Blue Ash Elementary
AUGUST 30, 2019
Blue Ash Elementary Grandparents and Grandfriends Day Sept 6, 2019
Grandparents & Grandfriends Day recognizes the importance of our heritage, our community, and relationships across generations. During this day we invite our "grandfriends" to visit our school, find out what our children are learning, share their own experiences, and celebrate with us.
Please click on the link http://bit.ly/BAE-GrandsDay to let us know that you are coming, and plan to join your special Blue Ash Elementary student(s) at the following times:
KDG: 11:00-11:30
KDG PM: 1:15-1:45
First: 10:15-11:00
Second: 2:15-3:00
Third: 1:30-2:15
Fourth: 9:30-10:15
Please reply by August 28, 2019
We look forward to seeing our grandfriends on September 6!!
REGISTER TODAY FOR SPANISH!!!
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
Deadline to enroll: Friday, September 13th
¡Hola! Spanish at Blue Ash is back for the 2019-2020 school year! The Before-School Spanish Enrichment Program taught by Cincinnati Spanish Academy (CSA) invites all students grades 1-4 to participate!
The aim of this program is to promote the acquisition of the Spanish language using the “natural language method” in a small class setting (max 14 students/class) throughout the school year. The program promotes academic learning through a fun and engaging environment; songs, games and age appropriate activities. Kids new to the program will be begin their journey of learning Spanish, and returning students will pick up where they left off!
Program: Wednesdays from 8:15 to 9:05am; 25 weeks starting September 25th
Foreign language skills are truly a passport to the world, helping students to develop skills for their future. Learning a language also enhances test scores, improves self-esteem, and exposes learners to different cultures; teaching them to be more tolerant and respectful towards others. On top of that, learning Spanish is FUN!
Interested? Registration details and payment plan are available on-line at www.cincinnatispanishschool.com/BA
Deadline to enroll: Friday September 13th
Note: The language program is a service hosted through the PTO as a before-school enrichment course. Questions? Contact CSA at registration@cincinnatispanishacademy.com, or 513-602-6100.
Positive Parenting Workshop
Sycamore Positive Parenting 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 staff and parents and will cover several topics including:
● 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
The Sycamore Positive Parenting Workshops believe 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!
When Thursdays this Fall 2019
Sep. 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where Blue Ash Elementary School Cafeteria
Who Any Sycamore family
Cost Free! Childcare is also available at NO additional cost.
Questions? Emily Williams, ESOL Supervisor: 513.686.1700
williamsem@sycamoreschools.org
Click HERE to REGISTER
(or type the following into your internet browser: https://bit.ly/2Z2Kxqc )
Thank you for your interest in Sycamore Positive Parenting Workshops! We are excited to have you join us!
It may look like play....
Reporting Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incidents
Sycamore will do everything possible to address any complaints of harassment, 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:
causes mental or physical harm to the other student; and
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”.
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,
Go to the website, www.sycamoreschools.org
Under the tab “Forms”, scroll down until you see the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying Incident Reporting Form for the individual schools.
Fill the form on-line and submit it electronically.
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.
Our Beautiful Garden
PTO INFORMATION
Join the PTO
Join the PTO!
It's your last chance!
This is an easy way to support our school in a big way.
For as little as $5, you can contribute to new items for classrooms, Author Visits, and more.
Click on the link, and give your student a chance to win an extra recess and sweet treat party if their class has the most to join.
Contest ends Friday September 6th.
Homeroom parent sign up
You can help make your child’s school year extra fun and memorable! Your child’s class needs a Primary Homeroom Parent and two or more Assistant Homeroom Parents. This is a wonderful, engaging way to participate in your child’s BAE experience and to get to know your child’s teacher and friends!
A Primary Homeroom Parent will: Plan & organize parties with the help of the teacher (3-5 total parties per academic year), providing snacks, games, crafts, and/or decorations. You may also be asked to help with end of year teacher gifts from the class and/or help with birthday/gift celebrations.
To apply: Complete the Google form using this link: https://tinyurl.com/bae-homeroom-parent-2019. Note that you’ll need to complete a separate form for each classroom you’d like to assist. Forms are due by Tuesday, September 3rd. Email Evelyn Wagner at evelynabeles@gmail.com with any questions.
Blue Ash Spiritwear
Don't forget that the online Spiritwear sale is going on now through Monday, September 16th. It's the perfect opportunity to stock up on all your Blue Ash Owl apparel!
https://blueashspirit19.itemorder.com/sale
We are putting together a BAE Spiritwear Raffle Basket at this year's Haunted Fest and are looking to get some new items donated to put together this amazing basket. If you plan to purchase Spiritwear this year for your students, please consider purchasing one of the requested items listed in the following sign up genius. Thanks so much for your support!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CAFAD2FA3F49-spiritwear
DISTRICT INFORMATION
G.E.A.R Welcome Back Picnic
Can’t wait for the picnic? Check out our website sycamoregear.org to find out more!
AVES HANGAR
LUNCH MENU
Lunch start times
Grade 2 - 11:45
Kindergarten - 12:00
Grade 3 - 12:30
Grade 1 - 12:50