Symmes Elementary School Newsletter
April 29, 2022
Mark Your Calendar
It's going to be a busy Spring!
- May 4: Goodies with Gals for last names A-I
- May 6: Goodies with Gals for last names J-R
- May 6: Symmes Players Performance at 7:30 pm, Symmes Stage
- May 7: Symmes Players Performance at 7:30 pm, Symmes Stage
- May 8: Symmes Players Performance at 2:00 pm, Symmes Stage
- May 12: Goodies with Gals for last names S-Z
- May 16: Orientation program for incoming Kindergarten students and families, details below
- May 16: Current Kindergarten students, no school
- May 18: Symmes Ambassadors Help Night- "Symmes 101", 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- May 21: Nature Trail Clean-Up Day, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- May 26: Field Day
- May 27: Rain date for Field Day
- May 30: No School, Memorial Day
- June 2: Fourth Grade Celebration
- June 3: Last day of school
School Hours for the 2022- 2023 school year
We have received confirmation that our school hours for NEXT school year will once again be 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.
May 2 - May 6
Monday, 5/2 - C day
Tuesday, 5/3 - E day
Wednesday, 5/4 - A day
Thursday, 5/5 - B day
Friday, 5/6 - C Day
Symmes Players tickets to The Claw are going FAST!
The students in the Symmes Players Production of The Claw have been working hard and the weekend is now just 1 week away! Performances will be on the new stage at Symmes Elementary and tickets are going FAST. Performances are Friday, May 6 at 7:30 pm, Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 pm.
Tickets are $7/seat and children under 3 are free if seated in a parent’s lap. Ticket order forms went home with your students last week in their communication folder. You can also order online until May 4th: https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/2971.
For questions, please contact either: Jackie Ogden jakey_07@yahoo.com (513) 288-3636 or Ashley Werthaiser ashleyw333@hotmail.com (513) 478-9108.
Goodies with Gals- Coming Soon
When:
Wednesday, May 4 for last names beginning with A-I
Friday, May 6 for last names beginning with J-R
Thursday, May 12 for last names beginning with S-Z
Time: 8:45 am
Where: Symmes gym
Important Information:
- Each student should only come on ONE of the three days.
- Each student is allowed 1 adult to attend with them.
- Parking will be available in the side lot closest to the gym or the drop-off lot. Please do not park in the bus lot and only park in marked spaces. If you park by the gym, you will not be able to leave until 9:30 to allow for bus drop-off.
- Register using the form that was recently sent home in your child's backpack. Must register to attend.
- This is a PTO sponsored event.
Symmes Staff Appreciation Week - May 2nd-May 6th
Thank you to those of you who have signed up to help donate items for Symmes Staff Appreciation Week. The PTO has a special week planned for our favorite staff.
Here is what they can expect:
Monday: Sun-Sational Sandwiches from Servatiis
Tuesday: Teachers and Staff are Sweet (yogurt parfaits, coffee and juice)
Wednesday: Here’s the Scoop- Symmes Staff is the best! Sticky Fingers Ice Cream Truck (for staff)
Thursday: Nacho Average Teachers and Staff (build your own nachos)
Friday: Beach Day! Pizza, Salad, and Desserts for lunch
We would love for our students to get involved too!
Please have your student(s) bring in a flower to their teacher and or staff member on MONDAY. This can be a store-bought flower, hand-picked flower from your garden, or a flower they make.
On WEDNESDAY, please have your student(s) make a card or hand-written note to their teacher(s)/staff member(s). This could just be a few sentences on why they appreciate them.
On FRIDAY, please have your student(s) join the staff in wearing summer attire (flip-flops, shorts, etc.)
If you have any questions please contact Mary Jo Singler at maryjo120@hotmail.com
Thank you for your support!
Dear Symmes Families,
To order, simply print and fill out the form below and send it back to school in your child's backpack before May 6th.
To parents/guardians,
We invite you to attend “Help Night”, an outdoor event organized by Symmes Ambassadors to provide information about the school and answer any questions you may have. Some translators will be available. If you need an interpreter, please email SYAmbassadors@SycamoreSchools.org to request one.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 18th from 6:30-8:00pm
WHERE: Symmes Elementary Side/Gym Parking Lot
WHAT: Help Night is our “Symmes 101” for parents and kids alike.
You may:
Learn about summer school.
Hear about summer camps, sports teams offered in our school area.
Get help with half-day kindergarten or preschool registration.
Have assistance filling out tuition aid or free and reduced meal forms.
Have a resource person help you log into the Parent Portal, Final Forms, or Blackboard. There will be Chromebooks and internet access available. Feel free to bring your own device!
Ask questions about school, the community, and local resources.
Order school supply kits.
Get support in another language.
Learn more about: MAP testing, gifted service, GEAR
Connect with other students and parents.
WHO will be there?
A nurse will be available to answer your medical questions (immunizations, medications, COVID, etc.).
ESOL Teachers
Interpreters, upon request
Headstart - PreK program for income-eligible children 3-5 years of age
Champions - before and after school childcare
IT support
GEAR representative
PTO Board members
Principal - Jessica Ralston
As a bonus, The Aves Hanger Pop Up Store will be there! If you are interested in buying new Aves gear for the summer, this would be a great opportunity.
Jessica Ralston, Principal - Symmes Elementary and Symmes Ambassadors
Help Wanted!
Symmes PTO is in need of one more chairperson for the following committee for the next school year!
Green Team: This chair is passionate about Mother Earth and can work with students to help find ways to be more "green" including reduction of waste in the school.
Please contact Julie McLendon at syptovpstudent@sycamoreschools.org
for any questions or additional info and if you are interested in volunteering.
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Click here to be connected with Symmes Ambassadors: https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/3366
Click here if you want to help other families: https://forms.gle/azpu6FPUKLC3ntNy8