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BLUE ASH ELEMENTARY NEWS
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Welcome Back and Important Reminders
Welcome Back!
It was a fantastic start for our students in grades 1-4 these last couple of days! Even though it was a wet start, they are making this a great time for getting to know each other and their teachers, learning the routines and expectations, and starting a fun and productive school year. We look forward to having our kindergarten students join us soon!
Special Area Rotation Days A - D and Elementary Menu/Calendar
Parents, There was a mistake on the original Elementary Menu and Calendar. This year, the elementary schools will be using A, B, C and D days to reflect our Special Area rotations. This was not listed correctly on the Elementary Menu/Calendar. The district has now made the change, so please feel free to access and print a new one if need be. You can easily access this calendar by directly visiting Elementary Menu and Calendar
Or going to www.sycamoreschools.org; then go to “Schools”; then select “Blue Ash Elementary”. Next you will click on “For Students” ; select “Menus” and then scroll down to “Sycamore Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menu (includes special days!)”
Important!!!! Final Forms Updates
Parents, it is very important that you log on to Final Forms to verify or update all information on your child(ren)....even if there are no changes from last year. This resource is used to ensure that we have current contact information, emergency medical information, and information regarding transportation to and from school. You must visit Final Forms via the link Final Forms
Or you can go to www.sycamoreschools.org ; link is at the top, right of the page. If you used Final Forms in 2015-2016, you simply need to verify that the information is still correct and make any necessary changes. If you have not used Final Forms in 2015-16, you can create a parent account and fill out the online forms for yourself and your children.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can stop by our front office at any time and access a laptop to complete the process.
Changing how your child is getting home?
We understand that some days your child may need to follow a different dismissal procedure than what they regularly do. If you need to make a change regarding how your child will be getting home, please make sure that you send in the “Parent Communication Form” (available at front counter or you can print them off online). Please DO NOT call after 3:00 with changes to your child’s dismissal unless it is a sudden change or an emergency. This is a busy time for our front office and it can be difficult to ensure the change is communicated to all affected in time.
Fall MAP/MPG Testing
Students within grades 2-4 will take the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments, first graders take the MPG, in reading and math during the week of September 6-9, 2016. These assessments occur three times throughout the year. From these assessments, teachers receive data to influence their instruction. From assessment results, teachers are better able to create flexible groupings, adjust time spent on certain topics, provide additional scaffolding for students, set goals for class/individual growth, and reflect on teaching practices. Please be mindful of scheduling appointments, vacations or missed school days around the assessment schedule.
Reporting Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incidences
In an ongoing effort to provide a safe learning environment, Sycamore is requesting parents, students, and staff to inform administration (or whoever) of any perceived incidences of harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
To view the complete policy, visit www.sycamoreschools.org, under the Board of Education tab, scroll down to “Policies”, search for policy “JFCF”.
Sycamore will do everything possible to address any complaints of harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
To report an incident of harassment, intimidation, and bullying:
It was a fantastic start for our students in grades 1-4 these last couple of days! Even though it was a wet start, they are making this a great time for getting to know each other and their teachers, learning the routines and expectations, and starting a fun and productive school year. We look forward to having our kindergarten students join us soon!
Special Area Rotation Days A - D and Elementary Menu/Calendar
Parents, There was a mistake on the original Elementary Menu and Calendar. This year, the elementary schools will be using A, B, C and D days to reflect our Special Area rotations. This was not listed correctly on the Elementary Menu/Calendar. The district has now made the change, so please feel free to access and print a new one if need be. You can easily access this calendar by directly visiting Elementary Menu and Calendar
Or going to www.sycamoreschools.org; then go to “Schools”; then select “Blue Ash Elementary”. Next you will click on “For Students” ; select “Menus” and then scroll down to “Sycamore Elementary Breakfast and Lunch Menu (includes special days!)”
Important!!!! Final Forms Updates
Parents, it is very important that you log on to Final Forms to verify or update all information on your child(ren)....even if there are no changes from last year. This resource is used to ensure that we have current contact information, emergency medical information, and information regarding transportation to and from school. You must visit Final Forms via the link Final Forms
Or you can go to www.sycamoreschools.org ; link is at the top, right of the page. If you used Final Forms in 2015-2016, you simply need to verify that the information is still correct and make any necessary changes. If you have not used Final Forms in 2015-16, you can create a parent account and fill out the online forms for yourself and your children.
If you do not have access to the internet, you can stop by our front office at any time and access a laptop to complete the process.
Changing how your child is getting home?
We understand that some days your child may need to follow a different dismissal procedure than what they regularly do. If you need to make a change regarding how your child will be getting home, please make sure that you send in the “Parent Communication Form” (available at front counter or you can print them off online). Please DO NOT call after 3:00 with changes to your child’s dismissal unless it is a sudden change or an emergency. This is a busy time for our front office and it can be difficult to ensure the change is communicated to all affected in time.
Fall MAP/MPG Testing
Students within grades 2-4 will take the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assessments, first graders take the MPG, in reading and math during the week of September 6-9, 2016. These assessments occur three times throughout the year. From these assessments, teachers receive data to influence their instruction. From assessment results, teachers are better able to create flexible groupings, adjust time spent on certain topics, provide additional scaffolding for students, set goals for class/individual growth, and reflect on teaching practices. Please be mindful of scheduling appointments, vacations or missed school days around the assessment schedule.
Reporting Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incidences
In an ongoing effort to provide a safe learning environment, Sycamore is requesting parents, students, and staff to inform administration (or whoever) of any perceived incidences of harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Per the Sycamore Board of Education policy JFCF, harassment, intimidation, and bullying are defined as any provoked and intentional written, verbal, electronic or physical act that a student has exhibited toward another particular student more than once and the behavior both:
1) causes mental or physical harm to the other student
2) is sufficiently severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment for the other student.
To view the complete policy, visit www.sycamoreschools.org, under the Board of Education tab, scroll down to “Policies”, search for policy “JFCF”.
Sycamore will do everything possible to address any complaints of harassment, intimidation, and bullying.
We encourage students, staff, parents, and community members to report this type of behavior to the district if help is needed to solve a problem.
To report an incident of harassment, intimidation, and bullying:
1) Go to the website,www.sycamoreschools.org
2) Under the tab “Forms”, scroll down until you see the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incident Reporting Form for the individual schools.
3) Fill the form on-line and submit it electronically.
4) Hard copies of this form are available in each of the schools.
2) Under the tab “Forms”, scroll down until you see the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incident Reporting Form for the individual schools.
3) Fill the form on-line and submit it electronically.
4) Hard copies of this form are available in each of the schools.
Complete the hard copy of the report form and turn it into the building Principal. The building principal or designee will promptly investigate all reported incidences.
It is difficult to investigate reported incidences that are anonymously submitted. However, every effort will be made to maintain the confidentiality of the reporter. Deliberate false reporting of harassment, intimidation, and bullying is prohibited.
It is difficult to investigate reported incidences that are anonymously submitted. However, every effort will be made to maintain the confidentiality of the reporter. Deliberate false reporting of harassment, intimidation, and bullying is prohibited.
Parenting Partners
Sycamore Community Schools is proud to present this exciting and rewarding opportunity for our parents…
Are you interested in building skills to help your child become more successful in school and resist negative influences? Learning more about family literacy activities, how to create a strong home learning environment and positive ways to communicate with teachers and staff in your child’s school? If so, Parenting Partners may be for you!
Parenting Partners workshops bring parents the best practices in youth development. Each week you will gain more manageable, effective parenting skills, including effective discipline. Classes will be taught by Sycamore teachers and parents and will cover several topics:
- Positive Parenting: Building on Strengths and Practical Tools
- Creating Confident Kids: Building Grit, Curiosity and Resilience
- Communication that Works: Listening and Setting Expectations
- Deflecting Arguments and Setting Boundaries: Avoiding Power Struggles
- The Discipline Difference: Effective Consequences and Consistency
- What Kids Need to Succeed: Helping Our Students Maximize School Opportunities
Parenting Partners believes that every parent is a leader and can make a profound contribution in the life of their child. We look forward to working with you and hope you can join us for this interactive and fun class!
Childcare will be available, free of charge, for all participants.
Dinner will be served in the cafeteria at Blue Ash Elementary between 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Parenting Partners will meet, in the University of Cincinnati wing of Blue Ash Elementary School, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Our class will meet on a series of four Tuesday nights:
October 4, 2016
October 11, 2016
October 18, 2016
October 25, 2016
Space is limited. We ask that participants commit to attend each of the four classes.
For questions please contact
Monya Jones, Assistant Principal at Blue Ash Elementary,
at 686-1710 ext. 1151
or by email at: jonesm@sycamoreschools.org
Emily Williams, ESOL Coordinator
at 686-1700 ext. 5022
or by email at: williamsem@sycamoreschools.org
Thank you for signing up for the Parenting Partners class! We are excited to have you join us!
Monday, August 15, 2016
Chess Club at BAE
Chess club at BAE
Want to learn how to play chess?
Want to get better at chess?
We are considering starting a chess club at BAE
If your child is interested let me know (Eric Simon Thomas, esimonthomas@yahoo.com) so we can judge enthusiasm to see if it is feasible.
Please reply by 8-19-16
Monday, August 8, 2016
BAE Spirit Wear
Sneak Peek at this year's BAE Spirit wear!
Use the link to order now.
Please look at size charts~no exchanges or returns available once ordered.
For Sycamore spirit wear, please go to the Sycamore High School Bookstore.
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Kindergarten Meet and Greet
Kindergarten Meet and Greet is Wednesday August 10 from 10-noon at the Blue Ash Rec Center in the Maple Shelter.
Incoming kindergartners, and their parents, will be able to play with new classmates and meet the teachers. Popsicle's will be provided. Please join us for a fun, informal gathering! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Victoria Margroum at dvmargroum@fuse.net.
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Final Forms
Dear Parents,
We hope you and your family are enjoying your first weeks of summer! We wanted to let you know that soon you will be receiving an email from Final Forms reminding you that we need all the forms updated for our new school year. If your information has not changed, you just need to sign the form and you are all set for the upcoming school year!
We hope you and your family are enjoying your first weeks of summer! We wanted to let you know that soon you will be receiving an email from Final Forms reminding you that we need all the forms updated for our new school year. If your information has not changed, you just need to sign the form and you are all set for the upcoming school year!
Thanks!
Blue Ash Elementary
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Free Golf this Summer
Parents, are you interested in a great opportunity for your child to learn golf for free this summer? This program is called In-Reach and has been running for over 20 years in the park. This program targets kids age 9-13 for this opportunity. Attached you will find a letter with information on dates, times, and registration. If interested- even after May 21st- contact Matt Starr, PGA Head Golf Professional, Meadow Links & Golf Academy at:
513-825-3701.
Matt Starr
PGA Head Golf Professional
Meadow Links & Golf Academy
513-825-3701.
Matt Starr
PGA Head Golf Professional
Meadow Links & Golf Academy
CLICK HERE for additional information
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