Greene Notes
September 9, 2022
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E.H. Greene Intermediate School
Address: 5200 Aldine Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 3:30 pmSchool Hours: 8:00 am - 2:45 pm
Phone: (513) 686-1750
Attendance Phone: (513) 686-1707 or ehgattendance@sycamoreschools.org
UPCOMING WEEK
Dates
Letter Days for the week of September 12-16:
Monday - A Day, Tuesday - B Day, Wednesday -C Day, Thursday - D Day, Friday- A Day
Important Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, September 15-Curriculum Preview: 6-8 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 20 and 21-Fall MAP Testing
Wednesday, September 29 - Picture Retake Day (THIS IS A CHANGE SO IT DOESN'T INTERFERE WITH MAP TESTING)
KEY INFORMATION FOR THE WEEK!
Walk-A-Thon
The Greene Walk-A-Thon is back!
Friday, October 14th!
Looking for Walk-a-thon Sponsors! Does your family or business want to help Greene School PTO by sponsoring our annual Walk-a-thon? With your support we are able to provide t-shirts to all students and staff for simply registering!!!
Please contact grptowalkathon@sycamoreschools.org
Social-Emotional Learning Specials Class
Music Specials Class Changes
Students were given a choice to select a music class for the 2022-23 school year. We have allowed students to make changes to their music choice (with parent approval) as they settle into their new routines and schedules. However, Friday, 9/23 will be the deadline for changing a music class. After the 23rd, students are committed to the music course that they are currently attending. If you would like to request a music change by 9/23, please contact your child's school counselor.
Jennifer Asher (last names A-K)
Tracey Bachmann (last names L-Z)
Curriculum Preview
Curriculum Preview will be on Thursday, September 15 , 2022. It will begin at 6:00 pm. This will be a virtual presentation by the teachers. More information will be coming soon from your teachers in their weekly newsletter (9/9) regarding their presentation and Google Meets.
Look for additional information next week as teams send their presentations for you to view in advance.
I will also be sending a collective email with all of the specials classes presentations and links to their Google Meets.
MAP Testing
On September 20th and 21st (Tuesday and Wednesday), your child will take a MAP Growth test. MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. MAP Growth tests are unique and adapt to your child’s responses to measure your child’s skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn. Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students' needs then plan instruction accordingly. MAP Growth reports also provide typical growth data for students who are in the same grade, subject, and have the same starting performance level. This school year, your student will take the test three times a year in the fall, winter, and spring.
We appreciate your help in making this a positive and successful experience for your student. A few suggestions to help your student:
1. Make sure your student gets a good night of sleep prior to the test date.
2. Make sure your student has a healthy breakfast at home and/or takes advantage of the school's breakfast.
3. Make sure your student arrives at school on time. Some teams test right away in the morning on these dates.
4. Gently encourage your student to do their best. While we all want our students to do their best, we also want the students to not feel excess stress or anxiety.
If you have additional questions, please consult the MAP family toolkit: https://www.nwea.org/the-map-suite/family-toolkit/
Parent Communication
Greene School is using the following email for parent communication This replaces the paper form that you may have used at the elementary schools. This email is for absences, early dismissal, and/or late arrivals. Please inform us using the email by 1:00 and you will receive an confirmation email.
If you have an appointment during the regular school day and need to pick your child up early, please notify the office in advance ("ehgattendance@sycamoreschools. org") , park in the visitor's lot and come into the main office. Be sure to bring an ID with you. Thank you.
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Class Placement and Supply List
1. Please understand that student schedule's may seem confusing or different compared to elementary schedules for 5th grade parents or from last year's schedules for 6th grade parents. We assure you that we work with students on the transition days of August 29th and 30th for all students to be very comfortable with their schedule and to learn where/when they are supposed to be in their classes. We have an outstanding staff who are experts in making this process go very smoothly for students. We kindly ask that you reach out to your child's counselor ONLY if you see a class missing or an incorrect class schedule i.e. a student does not have a language arts class on their schedule or a student is signed up for band and they should be in orchestra.
2. Due to the scheduling program we use as well as our unique schedule, it may appear that your student has a bell/period where they are not going to class i.e. it will show bells/periods 1-5 and then bells/periods 7 and 8. You will probably wonder where is bell/period 6?! Do not be concerned or alarmed! That is not an error and we will ensure your student understands the process durign our transition days.
3. Please be aware that there is some shifting that goes on with scheduling during the remaining weeks before school. While we will not be shifting student teams and specials will only be added/dropped based upon scheduling errors, we do make occassional changes to what bells students have their academic classes. This is typically done to balance class size and other factors. You do not need to be concerned or worried about this. Yet, we felt it best to make you aware. For example, if you anticipated your student was going to have social studies first bell and science second bell and you find out when school starts that those have been switched, you needn't be alarmed.
Counselor Contacts:
- Jennifer Asher (Last Names A-K) asherj@sycamoreschools.org
- Tracey Bachmann (Last Names J-Z) bachmannt@sycamoreschools.org
Team Colors/HR Teachers
- 6th Grade
- White: Ahr, Dorko, McGranahan, Staggs
- Purple: Davis, Harris, Schlager, Supinger
- Blue: Bogdan, Burklow, Fox, Walter
- Gray: Allred, Kelly, McCalla, Stanbery
- 5th Grade
- Red: Dunn, LaCalameto, Rapp, Tobergte
- Yellow: Heckmann, Kelly, Lane, Wood
- Green: Hallquist, Romito, Sandor, Stevens
- Orange: Corich, Kinasewitz, Liu, Lopez
Click HERE for a printable version of the 6th Grade Supply List. Click HERE for a printable version of the 5th Grade Supply List.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Delray Drive
It is HIGHLY SUGGESTED that you would utilize Kenwood Road to Aldine Drive to arrive at school for car drop-off and pick-up. When leaving the school, turn RIGHT to avoid the congestion.
We appreciate your understanding and believe this will truly help accentuate our new building's traffic flow design to keep our bus traffic and car traffic separate.
Arrival and Dismissal Maps
A number of parents and students have reached out to us regarding pathways for Car Riders, Bus Riders, Walkers, and Bikers.
HERE is the guidance maps and information for each of those scenarios for how your student will arrive and/or dismiss from school. PLEASE look these over and review with your student to make sure they understand the pathways to travel.
Please reach out to any of the Greene School administrators if you have questions.
Key Information
Bus Riders
You can check for your child's bus stop information by visiting the TRANSPORTATION PAGE. The transportation department will update this information. Bus Riders will be assigned to a specific bus in the morning and in the afternoon. Please keep in mind that we cannot make any changes to bus assignments at the school level. Students will not be able to ride another bus to a friend's home. If your child is a bus rider and you need to pick him or her up on a particular day, please let the office know by emailing a note to: "ehgattendance@sycamoreschools.org".
Car Rider Drop Off
Car riders will be dropped off by the main entrance no earlier than 7:15 via the traffic signs. In order to drop off students, parents should follow the main driveway to the drop-off zone. When directed, students from those cars that area in the designated area will dismiss and enter the building at one time. No cars will leave during this time. Then, when directed by staff, all cars in the designated area will leave. The next group of cars that are waiting in line will then be directed by staff to move to the drop-off zone. This process will be repeated throughout the drop-off timeframe.
Car Rider Pick Up
Dismissal begins at 2:45 pm. If your child is a car rider, please note that cars are not permitted on the lot for pick up until after 2:30 pm. In order to pick up students, parents should follow the driveway to the pick-up zone. When directed, students will be dismised to the cars in the designated area at one time. No cars will leave during this time. Then, when directed by staff, all cars in the designated area will leave. The next group of cars that are waiting in line will then be directed by staff to move to the pick-up zone. This process will be repeated throughout the pick-up timeframe.The process we use for car rider dismissal should allow all children to be picked up by 3:10 pm.
We will again be using the "Parent Pick up Tags" for Car Riders. All families will receive a numbered tag in the mail prior to the start of school.
Early Dismissal
If you have an appointment during the regular school day and need to pick your child up early, please notify the office in advance ("ehgattendance@sycamoreschools. org") , park in the visitor's lot and come into the main office. Be sure to bring an ID with you. Thank you.
Champions After School Care
Champions After School Care will not be held at Greene. Instead, Champions will take place at the 4 elementary schools. Parents can sign up for the Champions program that will be held at your student's previous (home) elementary school. The district will provide transportation from Greene to the elementary.
Parents will need to complete a Sycamore transportation form indicating that they will be going to an elementary school for After School Champions. Shari Paguette, director of the Champions programs, also requested that parents call her at at 513-680-2564 to confirm that their students will be attending a Champions program. She will then connect with our Bus compound to ensure transportation arrangements and will confirm registration with the families. Thank you.
TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION
Canvas
Parent Access to Canvas LMS
At the start of next school year (2023-24), Sycamore Schools will be transitioning to a new Learning Management System called Canvas. Canvas is a widely used Learning Management System in K-12 schools and beyond. This year, staff members will begin transitioning to this new LMS. Parents will have access to a parent account in Canvas that can be linked to their student(s). To create an account, please follow the steps below:
Generate a pairing code from your student’s Sycamore Canvas course (instructions).
Visit the parent login page and create an account in the top right corner (this will require the pairing code from step 1.
Once submitted, the parent account will be connected to the student account for current and future courses.
Please note that this school year will be a transition year, meaning the use and adoption of Canvas will be varied from teacher to teacher with full implementation expected at the start of the 23-24 school year.
Technology
Chromebook Warranty Program Updates
We have recently experienced some changes to how our student devices are covered under warranty. To streamline the warranty process for all students, starting with the 2022-23 school year, all students will be allotted $100 of repair, per year, following the fee replacement table below. If repair costs exceed the allotted $100, the remaining costs will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian/student.
Fee Replacement Table:
Device - $250 | Screen - $100 | Shell - $100 | AC adapter - $25 | Keyboard - $25 | Device Case - $20
Important Reminders:
Students must keep the school issued protective case on the device at all times.
Accidents happen. To better protect Sycamore Chromebooks and reduce the number of devices in need of repair, Sycamore Schools has invested in an “always-on” case. This case should not be removed for any reason. Any damage that occurs when the case is not on the device will be the responsibility of the parent/student/guardian.
Lost/Stolen devices are not covered under the annual $100 allotment.
Lost - full replacement cost is the responsibility of the parent/guardian/student.
Stolen - Devices reported as stolen outside of school require that parents notify police and provide a copy of an official police report to the school administration. Theft Inside school requires a letter signed by the parent/guardian and stating the date, time, location and description of the situation.
Manufacturer’s defects and issues will continue to be covered under the manufacturer warranty and will not have an impact on the $100 allotment.
My device is broken or not functioning correctly - what do I do?
If you have broken your device or it is not functioning correctly, please visit your school’s media center for additional assistance. Our team will troubleshoot the reported issue and if a fix is not immediately available, a loaner device will be provided.
See below for additional information regarding our steps and process for determining any fees associated with Chromebook damage:
CHILD NUTRITION INFORMATION
Food!
1. Make sure to check Parent Portal and see the balance of money for your students who are buying breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks. A few kiddos are in the "red" and need some money deposited in their accounts.
2. We love that our kiddos are utilizing our cafeteria for meals and/or snacks. This is a good time of year to work through your expected budget and purchases with your kids so they know what they can and can't buy on a daily or weekly basis.
3. If you need help with signing up for free and reduced lunch, please reach out to Ms. Georgia at stjohng@sycamoreschools.org. It can be a bit tricky and she would be glad to help you!
From Child Nutrition
Child Nutrition Department Updates for the 2022-23 School Year
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
During the last school year, children and families benefited from no-cost school meals for all students, made possible by special permission from the United States Department of Agriculture. Unfortunately, these permissions have expired. Sycamore Community Schools and the Ohio Department of Education cannot extend the permissions for no-cost meals for all students.
School meals will still be available to all students; however, they will not be free to all students. Eligibility for free and reduced-price lunch is based on federal income guidelines or participation in other programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Ohio Works First.
To complete a Free and Reduced Price Meal Application online go to https://www.payschoolscentral.com/. You will need to create a username and password if this is your first time filling out an application. Please keep this information for your records as you will reuse this annually. You will receive immediate approval/denial if you complete and sign the electronic application.
Translated forms and other information on filling out a free and reduced meal application can be found here.
Breakfast is served daily in each school in the cafeteria 15 minutes before school starts
Menus
Menus can be found HERE or through the Sycamore Community Schools App
Menus should be live by the week of August 22rd
Food Allergy Notification Form
The school’s Food Allergy Notification form and additional information can be found HERE
A form does not need to be filled out yearly, only as information changes BUT does need to be on file for a notification to be placed on the student’s school meal account
Contact warrenk@sycamoreschools.org with any specific questions on food allergies
Online Payments
Money can be placed on students' accounts if they wish to buy meals, a la carte entrees, snacks or drinks. LOAD MONEY ON ACCOUNT HERE or send cash or check in with your student to school. Checks can be made out to the Sycamore Child Nutrition Department.
Setting up Meal Restrictions on Student Meal Account
CLICK HERE to learn more about how to set up meal restrictions on your student’s meal account.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to keep up with our department, daily menus and more! @SycamoreCNS
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL HELP, PLEASE CONTACT MS. GEORGIA ST. JOHN AND SHE WILL ASSIST YOU: STJOHNG@SYCAMORESCHOOLS.ORG
COMMUNICATION INFORMATION
Email Notifications
Information that is emailed to parents will automatically go to the Primary Parent as designated in Final Forms. If an additional parent/guardian is wanting to receive the school emails (such as the weekly newsletter) or anybody is having issues receiving the newsletter, please refer to the following typical problems and solutions:
- The current, accurate email address isn't in ProgressBook. You need to update your email address in Final Forms as well as any additional email addresses that you would like to have receive communication.
- The correct email address actually is in ProgressBook. Parent may not be getting emails because you've opted out from receiving messages from the district at some point in the past. This is actually incredibly common. If you believe this is the case, please reach out to our building directly and we will work on this issue.
- The correct email address actually is in ProgressBook. School emails may be going to your spam folder.
Final Forms
As in the past, we need ALL parents or guardians to log into Final Forms and update any necessary changes for our 2022-2023 school year ASAP. That way, any potential issues/problems/questions can be addressed before our return to school at the end of August. Some forms require a student signature. You are required to sign the forms at the beginning of each new school year. A signature is also required after any update or as additional forms are added.
Please be sure to go to the "Transportation Information" section in Final Forms. Here you may give permission to those who may pick up your child from school, and designate emergency contacts. Please be sure to "check" all those who will be able to pick up your child from school. Thank you.
Parenting Plans/Copied on Correspondance
If appropriate, please provide the office with custody information and updated parenting plans for your child. Please indicate if you would like to be "copied on correspondence."
PTO INFORMATION
Greene PTO
Please fill out the google form below to join the Greene School PTO. This is an annual membership so if you are returning to Greene please fill this out again. It’s important for all parents and staff to be a PTO member. There are no membership fees this year but we kindly ask that you consider donating to the PTO if you are able to do so. It helps us cover expenses such as the DirectorySpot App. We use this information to give you access to the Greene directory and only PTO members can vote and ask for gifting requests!
Please join today! There is a lot more information to come.
Kristy and Kristofer
Greene PTO Co-Presidents
Questions please email us at grpto@sycamoreschools.org
PARENT INFORMATION
Conferences
- 1st Date: November 7th (Monday) (Evening Conference-4:00-7:30: Virtual.
- 2nd Date: November 10th (Thursday) Evening Conference-4:00-7:30: In-Person.
- 3rd Date: November 14th (Monday) Evening Conference-4:00-7:30: Virtual.
- 4th Date: February 16th (Thursday): Evening Conference-4:00-7:30: In-Person.
Activity Brochure
We are excited to release the Activity Brochure. These activities are a great opportunity for students to get involved and meet new friends. The sponsor of each club will come on our video announcements to share about the club and how to sign up a couple of weeks before they begin.
Helpful Links
Transition to the Junior High
We will keep this section in the newsletter to share information about transition to the Junior High.
For Junior High Fall sports, please click on the link below for information about all the Sycamore JH Fall Sports.
Temporary Closing
Playground
Courtyards
Our upper/cafeteria courtyard opened to students this week for lunch! The kids seemed to love it! We will develop a rotation to ensure all students get a chance eat outside at least once during the week (pending weather).
The lower courtyard will have three tables and two benches as well and seat 30. This space is great for a class. We are working on opening this space ASAP.
Cincinnati Tennis Foundation
Cincinnati Tennis Foundation would like to invite members of your school community to join us for FAST Team Tennis on Saturday mornings starting in September.
Who: Grades 1-6
When: Saturdays, September 11 - October 16
What: FAST Team Tennis
Where: Withrow High School, 2488 Madison Rd.
Grades 1-2 - 9:00-10:00AM - Register Here
(Red Ball, Over or Under Net Rallies, 36' Court, Timed Quarters)
Grades 3-4 - 9:00-10:00AM - Register Here
(Red Ball, Over Net, 36' Court, Timed Quarters)
Grades 5-6 - 10:00-11:00AM - Register Here
(Orange Ball, Full 78' Court, Timed Quarters)
We hope to see you soon!
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Laura Overbeck
513-543-5802
Cincinnati Tennis Foundation
PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
GEAR
Gina Cutshall and Manika Maheshwari are the co-represetatives for Greene with GEAR
Sycamore GEAR (Gifted Education, Advocacy, and Resources) is a parent-led group for families in Sycamore Community Schools who are interested in gifted education. Your child does not need to be identified or even receiving gifted services to become a member as membership is not limited in any way. Members must only be interested in gifted education and enrichment in our school district to join.
If you have any questions or interested, please reach out at ehgrep@sycamoregear.org
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Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School
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Location: 5200 Aldine Drive, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: (513) 686-1750
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