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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
Sycamore Community School District is proud to offer Parenting Partners!
Please click here for additional information!
Monday, May 23, 2016
Field Day Change
Due to the weather expected Wednesday, we will be changing our field day plans to tomorrow, Tuesday May 24th. We hope that those of you who were scheduled to volunteer, or just plan to join us for the fun, are still able to make it, but we understand that may be difficult with this late notice. The schedule of grade levels and events will remain the same.
Please make sure your child brings water and gym shoes Tuesday.
SESSION #1 9:35-10:35
Thank you and we hope to see you Tuesday!
Please make sure your child brings water and gym shoes Tuesday.
SESSION #1 9:35-10:35
2nd Grade & Esler
Session #2 10:45-11:45
3rd Grade & Miller AM
SESSION #3 1:15-2:15
4th Grade
SESSION #4 2:30-3:30
1st Grade, Miller PM & Willhoff
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Cultural Event this Friday!
The BAE Cultural Event is right around the corner!
Save the Date!
Friday May 20th, 6:30 - 9:30 pm.
If you are still interested in hosting a booth, please contact Kimberly Reese at Reese_incorporated@yahoo.com
Food, performances and Fun!
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Last Call - Sign Up Today, Don't Delay
Camp Invention is coming to Sycamore Schools!
Camp Invention takes summer fun and transforms it from ordinary to extraordinary!
In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Sycamore Community Schools is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades 1st through 6th grades. It’s an exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Children will work together to seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules. Camp begins on June 13th and ends June 17th. Camp will be conducted at E.H. Greene Intermediate School.
Chris Gutermuth is the Director of the program!
This year’s camp - Epic
Children will construct and personalize a DIY solar-powered cricket with a unique habitat, play high-energy games and use parts from everyday devices to invent and solve real-world problems.
To Register
or call 800.968.4332 to secure your child’s spot today!
Director - Chris Gutermuth
gutermuthc@sycamoreschools.org
Friday, May 6, 2016
Yearbooks Coming Soon!
Yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed to students who pre-ordered on Friday, May 13.
A limited supply will be available for sale on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 on the following days and times:
- Friday, May 13 from 6:30 to 6:55 pm (prior to the start of the Variety Show)
- Friday, May 20 from 3:15 to 3:50 and 6:00 to 8:30 pm (during Cultural Night)
Yearbooks will not be available via Kidmail. Additional times may be announced for the last week of school if there is leftover supply.
Please make checks payable to Blue Ash Elementary PTO.
A limited supply will be available for sale on a first-come, first-served basis for $20 on the following days and times:
- Friday, May 13 from 6:30 to 6:55 pm (prior to the start of the Variety Show)
- Friday, May 20 from 3:15 to 3:50 and 6:00 to 8:30 pm (during Cultural Night)
Yearbooks will not be available via Kidmail. Additional times may be announced for the last week of school if there is leftover supply.
Please make checks payable to Blue Ash Elementary PTO.
Evacuation Drill
On Monday, Blue Ash Elementary will be conducting a school wide safety evacuation drill to the UCBA campus at 1:45 p.m. During this drill, community emergency response personnel will be on site to assist and provide important feedback to us.
We want you to be aware so that if you should come to school during this time, you are not alarmed with this activity. Conducting this drill is one of our measures to practice our safety procedures. Students are already familiar with this procedure as we have practiced by grade levels in the fall.
We want you to be aware so that if you should come to school during this time, you are not alarmed with this activity. Conducting this drill is one of our measures to practice our safety procedures. Students are already familiar with this procedure as we have practiced by grade levels in the fall.
Lego League
Interested in robotics and hands-on scientific research? Check out FIRST LEGO League. FLL teams are now forming for the 2016-2017 season for upcoming fourth graders at all four elementary buildings as well as any student who will be at Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School and Sycamore Junior High. Families must submit the application plus $75 registration fee, postmarked by Saturday, May 14. Click here for more details and the application form.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Summer MAP Testing 2016 Sign Up
Sycamore Schools is offering an optional summer MAP testing opportunity on June 1 (math) and June 2 (reading). Both testing opportunities will take place at Maple Dale Elementary School from 9:00 am until approximately 11:00 am.
CLICK HERE to sign up for summer MAP testing
CLICK HERE to sign up for summer MAP testing
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Kindergarten Orientation
Blue Ash Elementary Kindergarten
Orientation Reminder
Friday May 6th, 10 am - 11 am
Blue Ash Elementary Cafeteria
We are looking forward to seeing you and your child for Kindergarten Orientation
on Friday, May 6th at 10 am.
No need to RSVP - See you there!
Thursday, April 28, 2016
Staff Appreciation Week
Staff appreciation week is upon us. Thank you to all who have signed up. There are a few slots left that we are looking to fill.
Come join us next week to celebrate our awesome staff and school.
Come join us next week to celebrate our awesome staff and school.
Click here to sign up!
-PTO
Mattress Sale
Sycamore Band & Orchestra Boosters
Mattress Sale Fundraiser!!
Saturday, April 30
The Sycamore Band & Orchestra Boosters will be sponsoring their first mattress sale on Saturday, April 30. Brand new, name brand mattress sets up to 50% off retail. Top quality mattress sets with full manufacturer warranties. Much higher quality for price than a retail store! All sizes, price ranges, delivery and free layaway will be available. Floor models will be on display at Sycamore High School from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 30. If you, or anyone you know is in the market for a new mattress… check out this fundraiser!! If you have any questions, please contact Ultimate Fundraising Solutions at dharbin65@yahoo.com.
Proceeds will benefit Student Accounts for Participation Fees
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Fun Run - CANCELLED
Unfortunately, due to impending rain fall and field conditions the Fun Run will be cancelled for Friday, April 29, 2016 and moved to Field Day, Wednesday, May 25. We will extend Fundraising activities with more information coming soon. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for supporting our school!
-PTO
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
FUN RUN!
From our PTO:
We have 4 days before our Fun Run! So far we have raised $1,575 we are doing great, but need to raise $3425 more so that we can turn Mrs. Combs into a human sundae. Remember, the top two students from each grade who have raised the most money get to pour ice cream, chocolate, caramel, strawberry topping, whipped cream, then, the top 2 students who have earned the most money in the entire school get to top her with maraschino cherries. This will be a fun time for everyone!
On Friday, April 29th we will have the Fun Run during the day at school. The children will start running in the field by the school then up to the playground then back down to the field. The entire run is about a half of a mile (according to Mapmyrun.com) and the students will run for about 15 minutes. When the 15 minutes is completed then they will have water and a banana to cool down. We need a lot of help cheering our students on while making sure they are being safe especially on the playground area. Everyone is welcome to help out sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/baefunrun! If you have any questions please e-mail Debbie Flinchpaugh-Kirby at baefunrun@gmail.com.
For the Day of the Run, kids should wear comfortable clothing and shoes in which they can comfortably run. Please note we will be outside on the field and playground blacktop during the run it may be sunny. If it is rainy or we are unable to use the field, the Fun Run will take place on Field Day which is May 25th!
9:30-10 Willhoff and AM KDG
10:10-10:40 3rd Grade
10:50-11:20 1st grade
1:30-2:00 - 2nd grade
2:10-2:40 - 4th grade
2:50-3:20 - PM KDG/Esler
Show off your Spirit and wear the below color representing your grade on the day of the Fun Run!
Kindergarten = Blue,
1st = Silver/Gray/White,
2nd = Green,
3rd = Gold(bright yellow),
4th =Green & Gold
We have 4 days before our Fun Run! So far we have raised $1,575 we are doing great, but need to raise $3425 more so that we can turn Mrs. Combs into a human sundae. Remember, the top two students from each grade who have raised the most money get to pour ice cream, chocolate, caramel, strawberry topping, whipped cream, then, the top 2 students who have earned the most money in the entire school get to top her with maraschino cherries. This will be a fun time for everyone!
On Friday, April 29th we will have the Fun Run during the day at school. The children will start running in the field by the school then up to the playground then back down to the field. The entire run is about a half of a mile (according to Mapmyrun.com) and the students will run for about 15 minutes. When the 15 minutes is completed then they will have water and a banana to cool down. We need a lot of help cheering our students on while making sure they are being safe especially on the playground area. Everyone is welcome to help out sign up here: http://tinyurl.com/baefunrun! If you have any questions please e-mail Debbie Flinchpaugh-Kirby at baefunrun@gmail.com.
For the Day of the Run, kids should wear comfortable clothing and shoes in which they can comfortably run. Please note we will be outside on the field and playground blacktop during the run it may be sunny. If it is rainy or we are unable to use the field, the Fun Run will take place on Field Day which is May 25th!
9:30-10 Willhoff and AM KDG
10:10-10:40 3rd Grade
10:50-11:20 1st grade
1:30-2:00 - 2nd grade
2:10-2:40 - 4th grade
2:50-3:20 - PM KDG/Esler
Show off your Spirit and wear the below color representing your grade on the day of the Fun Run!
Kindergarten = Blue,
1st = Silver/Gray/White,
2nd = Green,
3rd = Gold(bright yellow),
4th =Green & Gold
Purchase of Computers
Parents, if you would like to purchase the same computers that many of our students use at school, Dayton Cincinnati Technology Services can give you the same deal that our school receives. The Acer Chromebook C740-C4PE (with 11.6" screen) is $189.00 plus tax and any other add ons you may desire.
If interested, simply call DCTS at 513-892-3940 and tell them you are with Blue Ash Elementary.
If interested, simply call DCTS at 513-892-3940 and tell them you are with Blue Ash Elementary.
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Variety Show Schedule
Variety Show Schedule Update from PTO:
The schedule for variety show practice for ALL Acts will be Monday, April 25th from 4-5:30 & Monday, May 2nd from 4-5:30. Pick up is promptly at 5:30. Please send a snack and a water bottle with your child.
Technical rehearsals will be on May 9th & 10th from 4-5:30 and Dress Rehearsal May 12th from 4-6:00. The show is on May 13th from 7-8:30.
If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Reese Reese_incorporated@yahoo.com or Pam Leonard
The schedule for variety show practice for ALL Acts will be Monday, April 25th from 4-5:30 & Monday, May 2nd from 4-5:30. Pick up is promptly at 5:30. Please send a snack and a water bottle with your child.
Technical rehearsals will be on May 9th & 10th from 4-5:30 and Dress Rehearsal May 12th from 4-6:00. The show is on May 13th from 7-8:30.
If you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Reese Reese_incorporated@yahoo.com or Pam Leonard
Message from the PTO: Staff Appreciation Week
Staff Appreciation week is May 2nd - May 6th. Click here if you would like to sign up to bring an item or come help celebrate the Blue Ash Staff.
Fun Opportunity for Students
On Saturday, April 23, 2016, the NKY MakeSpace, BCSD, and other partners are hosting an exciting World Maker and Inventor Expo at Boone County High School. Booths will showcase S.T.E.A.M.-based, problem-based or service learning examples along with fun robotics, break-the-rules derby races, and other contests. It is an interactive event for young and old. One student is going to win a Gorilla 3-D printer that day! Over 50 student and business booths will be highlighted. They will have food trucks as well.
Click here for a free student ticket that you will need to print for admittance.
Click here for a free student ticket that you will need to print for admittance.
Volunteer Breakfast
Thank you to the many volunteers that help make Blue Ash Elementary the great school that it is. We would like to recognize and thank you for your service!
Mr. Hackett's Send Off
A Special Message From Greene School PTO:
Our beloved Mr. Hackett is retiring at the end of this school year. Mr. Hackett has been the principal of Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School since 1995, but his tenure at Sycamore Schools began more than three decades ago. He first arrived at Sycamore in 1988 as the principal of Maple Dale Elementary. He led the school for seven years before moving to E.H. Greene where he was named a National Distinguished Principal by the U.S. Department of Education. Under his leadership, E.H. Greene was selected as an Ohio School to Watch and as a Blue Ribbon School.
We want to give Mr. Hackett a loving send off and show him how much we appreciate all he has done for the Greene School. Please join us for a dessert reception on Wednesday May 11, 2016 from 7-8:30 pm in the Greene School Cafeteria. We are inviting the entire district to help celebrate Mr. Hackett’s retirement.
As a lasting tribute to his years of service, we would like to purchase a picnic table with umbrella to place near the Greene walking track in honor of Mr. Hackett. This table would be available for the entire community to enjoy. If you would like to donate toward this commemoration, please make your check donations payable to the Greene School PTO, and send it to the attention of Ann Margolis E.H Greene School, 5200 Aldine Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
We look forward to seeing everyone on May 11th, to honor Mr. Hackett.
Greene School PTO
Our beloved Mr. Hackett is retiring at the end of this school year. Mr. Hackett has been the principal of Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School since 1995, but his tenure at Sycamore Schools began more than three decades ago. He first arrived at Sycamore in 1988 as the principal of Maple Dale Elementary. He led the school for seven years before moving to E.H. Greene where he was named a National Distinguished Principal by the U.S. Department of Education. Under his leadership, E.H. Greene was selected as an Ohio School to Watch and as a Blue Ribbon School.
We want to give Mr. Hackett a loving send off and show him how much we appreciate all he has done for the Greene School. Please join us for a dessert reception on Wednesday May 11, 2016 from 7-8:30 pm in the Greene School Cafeteria. We are inviting the entire district to help celebrate Mr. Hackett’s retirement.
As a lasting tribute to his years of service, we would like to purchase a picnic table with umbrella to place near the Greene walking track in honor of Mr. Hackett. This table would be available for the entire community to enjoy. If you would like to donate toward this commemoration, please make your check donations payable to the Greene School PTO, and send it to the attention of Ann Margolis E.H Greene School, 5200 Aldine Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45242.
We look forward to seeing everyone on May 11th, to honor Mr. Hackett.
Greene School PTO
Summer Tennis Camp
June 6, 7, 8
5:30 to 7:00 pm @ SHS courts
Instruction - Games - Prizes!
Cost: $50
For registration info, email Coach Mike Teets
teetsm@sycamoreschools.org
5:30 to 7:00 pm @ SHS courts
Instruction - Games - Prizes!
Cost: $50
For registration info, email Coach Mike Teets
teetsm@sycamoreschools.org
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Variety Show
The deadline to sign up for the Variety Show is FRIDAY APRIL 15th. CLICK HERE for the registration form and more info.
Carton2Garden
As many of you know, our school has entered the Carton 2 Garden contest.
Over several weeks our students and staff collected used paper milk or juice cartons and re-purposed them to enhance our school garden. The minimum cartons to be collected was 100 and our generous community collected 1,050 cartons! All students have contributed to this project by submitting their ideas on what to add to our garden, painting the cartons to prepare for construction, and putting them together for the final products. Their ideas included more flowers, window boxes, scarecrows and lattices.....and the reality is even better than we imagined!
We could not have done this without the leadership and support of Mrs. Tami Miller, Miss Gina Bush, and our fantastic parent volunteers. This was a true BAE community project!
THANK YOU!
Coin Challenge!
Fourth Grade Coin Challenge
Help the 4th grade have a great celebration!
April 18-22
The 4th grade coin challenge is a friendly competition between the 4th grade homerooms to raise funds for the 4th grade celebration!
- There will be large jugs for each homeroom in the lobby for the students to fill with coins.
- All US currency and coins will be accepted.
- All coins will be counted towards individual homeroom totals.
- The Homeroom that collects the most money will win a PRIZE!
Ostrowski-Korn-Gausmann-Williams
Good luck fourth graders!
If you would like to help with the 4th grade celebration, please contact Tara Heilman or Eris Barzman to volunteer.
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Are You Moving?
Parents,
If your child will not be returning after the summer, please contact the front office at 686-1710 so we can update our records and help you prepare for the withdrawal process.
Thank you!
As we begin to plan for next year, it is necessary for us to know how many students will be returning to Blue Ash Elementary in the fall.
If your child will not be returning after the summer, please contact the front office at 686-1710 so we can update our records and help you prepare for the withdrawal process.
Thank you!
Sign Up to Help in our Garden!
Please see click here if you would like to volunteer some time in the Sweetwood Garden!
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Camp Invention is Coming!
Camp Invention is coming to Sycamore Schools!
Camp
Invention takes summer fun and transforms it from ordinary to extraordinary!
In
partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame, Sycamore Community Schools is
pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades 1st through 6th grades. It’s an
exciting, weeklong summer adventure with lessons that explore connections
between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Children will work together to seek
solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century
learning skills while rotating through several fascinating modules. Camp begins
on June 13th and ends
June 17th. Camp will be conducted at E.H. Greene
Intermediate School.
Chris Gutermuth is the Director of the program!
This year’s camp - Epic
Children
will construct and personalize a DIY solar-powered cricket with a unique
habitat, play high-energy games and use parts from everyday devices to invent
and solve real-world problems.
To Register
or
call 800.968.4332 to secure your child’s spot today!
Director - Chris
Gutermuth
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Register Now for Sycamore Summer Sports Camp
The Sycamore Athletic Department sponsors camps in a wide array of sports for most grade levels. Go to the Camps & Clinics page on AvesAthletics.com for more information and to register on-line through parent portal!
Cultural Event Date Change
Dear Blue Ash Elementary families,
The PTO Chair of the Cultural Event has decided that it would be best to push the event back to May 20th. This is a Friday evening, which work better for most of our families and it will be a nice end of year celebration for our school! Thursday was not the best night, and this will allow for a bigger and better event, so please mark your calendars for Friday May 20th, 6-8:30 pm! Questions? Contact Kimberly Reese at 513-687-748.
The PTO Chair of the Cultural Event has decided that it would be best to push the event back to May 20th. This is a Friday evening, which work better for most of our families and it will be a nice end of year celebration for our school! Thursday was not the best night, and this will allow for a bigger and better event, so please mark your calendars for Friday May 20th, 6-8:30 pm! Questions? Contact Kimberly Reese at 513-687-748.
Thanks!
ODE is Asking for your Feedback
Ohio’s learning standards in mathematics, English language arts, science and social studies are five years old. The Ohio Department of Education now is reviewing the standards to update them,if revisions are necessary. To get started, the department is asking educators, parents and other members of the public to review and give feedback on the math and English language arts standards.
Educators and parents have an opportunity to review and comment on these standards now through April 5 at ohio-k12.help/standards/. On the Ohio Department of Education’s Standards Revision Web page, a one-page overview for parents has been provided by the department.
Blue Ash Testing Information
Please click here for the Spring Testing Information Letter. The dates are listed below.
BAE Families,
There are several assessments given to students during the spring months. Third and fourth graders will take AIR assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. Additionally, fourth graders will also be assessed in Social Studies. Below, please find a testing schedule.
It is our hope that students are well rested, eat a well balanced breakfast and arrive to school on time each day, especially days they are to take an assessment.
Spring Testing Dates for Blue Ash Elementary
Date
|
Grade
|
Test
|
Amount of Time Needed
|
April 4-5
|
4th
|
AIR-English Language Arts
|
1 unit @ 90 min
Each day
|
April 6-7
|
3rd
|
AIR- English Language Arts
|
1 unit@ 90 min
Each day
|
April 7-8
|
4th
|
AIR- Social Studies
|
1 unit at 90 min
Each day
|
April 11-12
|
4th
|
AIR-Math
|
1 unit@ 90 min
Each day
|
April 13-14
|
3rd
|
AIR- Math
|
1 unit@ 90 min
Each day
|
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