Greene Notes
April 16, 2021
Our Flight Pattern
E.H. Greene Intermediate School
Address: 5200 Aldine Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pmPhone: (513) 686-1750
Attendance Phone: (513) 686-1707 or ehgattendance@sycamoreschools.org
Important Dates
April 6-23 - AIR testing - see below for specific dates and times
Friday, April 16 - Report Cards (in eBackpack)
AIR Testing Information
As you may know, the federal government announced that they would not be offering state testing waivers. This means we will be administering AIR tests to students. Below you will find the dates for each test.
While the testing waiver will not be granted, the tests will not hold the same level of accountability for districts as they have in the past. Scores will not be published or used for district/building report cards and there will be no penalties or enforcement for test performance or participation levels. Results will not be used for teacher evaluations. Students will not be retained or placed in leveled classes based on their results for classes at the Greene School.
TESTING DATES
5th Grade
Reading-Tuesday, April 6th and Wednesday, April 7th 8:30-10:30
Science-Thursday, April 15th and Friday April 16th 8:30-10:00
Math-Tuesday, April 20th and Wednesday April 21st 8:30-10:15
6th Grade
Reading-Thursday, April 8th and Friday, April 9th 8:30-11:00
Math-Thursday, April 22nd and Friday, April 23rd 8:30-10:15
Transition Information for Rising 6th Graders
Advanced Art
Advanced Art is a program for visual arts students who demonstrate an extraordinary interest in the development of their skill and creativity. The class is designed for artistically talented students who strive for more depth of knowledge and have a willingness to be challenged.
Our art teachers will be reviewing responses to determine who should be placed in Advanced Art. They will use the criteria on the form for placement. Please note that the responses will drive the placement process. However, as the number of spots in the class fill, we will use a lottery system to determine who will get in the course. All students who are selected for Advanced Art will be scheduled in it and will drop Multimedia Explorations. The art teachers will use the email listed on the form to communicate the result of your child’s placement.
May 3, 2021, I will share the form you can complete if you want your child to be considered for Advanced Art. If you have questions about Advanced Art, please contact Amy Combs, art teacher, combsa@sycamoreschools.org.
Information about Music Classes for 21-22
We plan on allowing students to take two music classes again next year. During the week of May 3, the music teachers will be visiting all classes to discuss the ability to take two music classes with students. They will collect information from students that we will use for scheduling purposes. The music teachers will then send a confirmation to the parents of any student who is requesting a change. Below is the contact information for our music teachers. Please reach out to them with any questions you have.
Mr. Tim Graulty (Band) graultyt@sycamoreschools.org
Mrs. Kristin Anderson (General Music) andersonk@sycamoreschools.org
Mr. Tanner Otto (Orchestra) ottot@sycamoreschools.org
Mr. Joe Dilley (Choir) dilleyj@sycamoreschools.org
Transition to the Junior High
For Rising 7th Grade Parents and Students:
Course Verification Sheets were uploaded and available via students' "My eBackpack" Friday March 26th. This is a list of courses that we have planned for each student. If you need to make any changes or have questions, please contact your child's Junior High school counselor. For instructions on how to access "My eBackpack", you can click here.
Mr. Brenner - Face 2 Face, A-K brennerb@sycamoreschools.org
Mrs. Suter - Face 2 Face, L-Z suterk@sycamoreschools.org
Mrs. Morris - All Virtual Students morrisra@sycamoreschools.org
All Course Adjustment Request Forms (CAR) are due no later than April 9th. CAR forms can be found on our website at https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/2595. CAR forms are required when a student is requesting to enroll in an Honors level course that he/she was not originally recommended.
We enjoyed meeting all your children and look forward to seeing them again next school year!
From our counselors - Optional InView Testing for Gifted placement
Optional InView Testing (rising 6th)
We are offering an OPTIONAL test for gifted placement for the 2021-22 school year. If your rising 6th grader is close to meeting the Greene Gifted Requirements for advanced language arts, accelerated math, or double accelerated math, you may register him/her for the InView cognitive test on Friday, May 7.
Optional InView Testing (rising 7th)
We are offering an OPTIONAL test for gifted placement into double accelerated math only. If your rising 7th grader is an accelerated math student and is close to meeting the requirements for double accelerated math (144 cognitive score and 98th percentile on Math MAP), you may register him/her for the InView cognitive test on Friday, May 7.
If you have any questions about this testing, please contact your child's counselor.
Jennifer Asher (A-K) asherj@sycamoreschools.org
Tracey Bachmann (L-Z) bachmannt@sycamoreschools.org
Register for the InView Test here. The registration link will close on Sunday, 4/25 at 11:55 p.m.
PBIS Parent Survey
Note from Pupil Services - Preventive Education Initiative
Dear Families,
Recently we shared information with you regarding an exciting grant awarded to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Sycamore Community Schools as a part of Governor Dewine’s K-12 Prevention Education Initiative. We have started the engagement process with the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s Adapt for Life team, and we are in need of your feedback to assist our student, staff, and family planning. Completing this anonymous 5 question survey will inform our process and assist us in developing strong programming for our future.
In April, we anticipate hosting virtual parent information sessions about the Adapt for Life program and our grant partnership. We look forward to sharing more with you in the coming weeks and months.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Lisa Zelvy, Pupil Services Supervisor, at zelvyl@sycamoreschools.org
Notes from Nurse D.
Attention: Parents of 6th Grade Students
Two immunizations are required by the state of Ohio (ORC 3313.67) before the start of 7th grade. Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, and pertussis booster) and Meningitis (MCV4). Your child may already have had them at their 11 year old check up. If so please obtain a copy of those immunizations. If not, please make an appointment for your students to get these two immunizations. Once you have obtained copies of TDAP and MCV4, send them to Laurie Dobrowolski RN at E.H. Greene Intermediate School. Thank you!
Email: dobrowolskil@sycamoreschools.org
Fax: (513) 792-6172
From our Cafeteria - Menu for the week of April 19 - 23
Lunches will be: Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs, Cincinnati Chili and spaghetti, Brunch with pancake, eggs, and sausage and French Bread Pizza. Other choices include Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Patty or Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Fresh Garden Salad with a muffin, Bagel Meal, Moo Meal or a made to order Deli Sandwich. We offer a variety of fruits and veggies everyday.
Remember Breakfast is available at the 2 locations, just grab it and go.
If your student(s) are quarantined at home and you would like access to school meals, you can sign up for the virtual meal curbside pick up by registering here and get meals this way until you are back at school. All meals are free to ALL students. Find out more information about pick-up times, locations, and FAQs by clicking here.
After School Activities starting soon
Here are the starting dates for additional after school activities/clubs that will begin soon. Please note that due to the start of construction of our new building, the fields and track are no longer available for some of our activities.
Girls' Basketball - Monday, April 26
Here is the link to sign up for Girls' Basketball
Crafts Books and Art Club
This is a club that was started by our students. The club is called CBA Club. CBA Stands for Crafts Books and Art. We allow 5th and 6th graders in the CBA Club. The club has Book Talks, Crafts, Art, and Books. It is a virtual club so there is going to be a google meet. Students were sent the link on all the club meeting dates. CBA will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m until 4:30. If your child is interested, have them check their school email account.
Please see the Activity Brochure at the end of this newsletter for more club descriptions and information on how to sign up.
If you are planning to move out of the district.....
Staff Member of the Month
Mindpeace Resources - Mental Health and What to Look for During COVID
Mindpeace has shared this "presentation" for educators and parents to know and understand warning signs of distress during COVID in kids. Here is a link to this resource.
From our PTO .... Lasagne Love -An Opportunity to help our community
Register for the Derby Dash
Register for the Derby Dash by April 19
Get out for some Derby Day exercise with your family and friends and post your pictures on social media.
Click here for instructions on how to register and receive at $15 Athleta gift card.
Sycamore Arts and Crafts Show
Join the Sycamore Band and Orchestra Boosters at our free outdoor Arts and Crafts Show on May 15, 11-4, in the Sycamore High School parking lot. 70+ artists and crafters will display and sell their wares while musical performances, raffles and concessions take place. Masks and other COVID-19 measures will be enforced.
Find more information at www.sbob.org/craftshow and follow our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/SycamoreCraftsShow.
EHG Activity Brochure 2020-2021
Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School
Website: http://www.sycamoreschools.org/Domain/10
Location: 5200 Aldine Drive, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: (513) 686-1750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EH-Greene-Intermediate-1777365652527973/
Twitter: @EHGreeneSchool