Slate Hill Newsletter
9/24/2021
Helpful Parent Tip of the Week!
Homework Time!
Your child’s teacher may assign ST Math games for homework. In ST Math, the game puzzles start off simple and then get more challenging as the student progresses. It’s normal for your child to feel some frustration when the puzzles get harder—we call that productive struggle, or learning through failure. When they reach a challenging problem, they may ask for your help.
It’s hard, but try not to give them the answer. Instead, ask questions like:
- What do you notice about the puzzle?
- What can you click?
- What can you do to get JiJi across the screen?
- What question is this puzzle asking?
- Describe the strategy that you are going to use.
- Describe what you see after you click. What did you learn?
- What will you do now? What do you expect to see?
- What did you learn from the previous level that can help you here?
You may need to ask these questions several times to help your child think through the math in the game. Encourage your child to take risks and ask them to explain what they learn from the wrong answer. The attachment below has guiding questions that can be printed and used at home when your child is working.
PTA Mumkin Fundraiser through Sept. 27th!
Monarch Maker's Market
Stop by the Sutter Park PTA's craft and vendor show, Monarch Maker's Market! It's Saturday, October 2nd from 9-2 at Sutter Park (1850 Sutter Parkway). Entrance is free, with a raffle, bake sale, and over 20 vendors to shop from! Proceeds will go towards purchasing a shade structure for our playground.
Slate Hill Book Fair Will Be Here Soon!
100 Mile Club is BACK!
100 Mile Club meets Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM. Our "Fall Season" will be from 9/14/21 to 12/10/21. For more information and to sign up, click this link. We look forward to seeing you out on the track!
Changes in Student Transportation
Thank you for your support in helping school dismissal run smoothly!
National Supply Chain Issues affecting Food Services
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Currently our Food Services Department is experiencing supply chain issues from its suppliers that do not appear to be ending anytime in the near future.
These supply chain issues are making it difficult to count on the availability of standard lunchroom food and paper items from distributors.
As a result, students may see different trays or utensils and food items from what they are used to seeing in the café. Some items will have to be temporarily removed from menus until they come back in stock.
The Food Service Department is currently working with additional food and paper suppliers in order to bulk purchase items when available as well as expand its purchasing options.
These efforts are being made to minimize any changes to items your students are seeing in the lunchroom.
Brian Hunt
Food Services Director
From the Health Clinic
Hello Slate Hill Families! A friendly reminder. Letters were sent out to families whose child is currently showing they are missing needed immunizations. All students need to have immunizations up to date by 9/27/2021 to avoid being excluded from school 9/28/2021. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at 614-450-5715 or email me at dpiccinich@wsloud.org.
Your partner in health,
Dawn Piccinich RN, BSN, LSN
Free Shipping on Spirit Wear through October 4th!
We Need Your Feedback!
We need your feedback for a follow up survey for Facilities!
The community-led task force is considering five possible options for the next phase of the Master Facilities Plan.
Please watch the presentation, review the options and take the survey at: www.worthington.k12.oh.us/mfp2
Meet our Slate Hill RockSTAR Staff!
Planning for Safety in our Schools
The safety of our staff, students, and community is always a priority in Worthington Schools. Statistics show that when staff and students within a school are prepared with knowledge and practice, they respond to emergency situations with positive results.
For that reason, schools have always engaged in routines, drills and learning that support everyone’s safety.
Historically, our schools have participated in the following safety drills:
A. Fire Drills that provide knowledge about reporting fire hazards, and experience with a safe evacuation of the building using multiple exits
B. Weather Drills that provide knowledge about how to be calm and safe in the event of weather related events (such as a tornado), and experience with locating sheltered space within the building in which safety is maximized.
C. Lock-Down Drills that provide knowledge about circumstances in which free movement in and around the building is curtailed (such as neighborhood disturbances or unruly school visitors), and experience with locking down the school perimeter, classrooms, and common areas to keep students safe in a secure area until the circumstance passes.
D. Rally-Point Drills that provide knowledge about exiting the building safely, (such as a gas leak or unsafe school visitor), and experience with walking to a predetermined safe space.
Public schools are required by Ohio law to engage in a "Full Scale" Safety Drill every three years. A "Full Scale" drill is one that combines traditionally practiced drills and will include a controlled classroom lockdown and simulated evacuation of the school, including processes to move students away from the school building in the case of presence of danger at school.
Worthington school staff have been trained in emergency response using the ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate) training model. Part of this training for staff included how to take additional counter measures during a “lockdown” to facilitate students in an evacuation to a school “Rally Point” from which students could be transported to a “reunification” location to be joined with parents/guardians. Reunification points may vary, but the Worthington Education Center (WEC) would be considered first.
Prior to conducting the full scale safety drill, it is important to prepare students for participation in an age-appropriate manner.
During the month of September, our elementary Library Media Staff will be sharing an age-appropriate informational picture book with students in grades K-2. The book outlines awareness building for students, and includes teaching about a school rally point, which students will locate and visit. Students in grades 3-5 have participated in this read aloud previously. Should you like to preview the book, please reach out to your building principal.
Additionally, in the days leading up to each building’s full scale drill, classroom teachers will lead students in an age appropriate discussion that allows students to understand the steps involved in completing the full scale drill. The purpose of this is to eliminate any feelings of surprise and to allow students to know what to expect.
Our schools are great communities for learning. Being prepared for unplanned interruptions is one way to build confidence for ultimate student safety. The safety of our staff, students, and community is always our priority.
Sincerely,
Rob Messenheimer
Director of Elementary Education
Worthington City Schools
Are You Interested in Becoming a Guest Teacher?
Do you enjoy working with children?
Do you have at least a Bachelor’s level degree?
Would you like to make $150** to $165* per day working with students?
Worthington would love to have you as a Guest Teacher (substitute) in our district!
Worthington Teacher Substitutes are hired through the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio (ESCCO) via an online application system. You will need current BCI/FBI background checks (can be done in the Worthington HR office) and you will need to apply for a Substitute License through the Ohio Department of Education. Worthington personnel will assist you in this process to assure a smooth and timely activation with the ESCCO.
*Worthington has opportunities for “Permanent Guest Teachers” (PGT’s) who are committed to working Monday through Friday when school is in session. PGT’s are paid $165 per day and guaranteed a substitute assignment each day. The HR office will place you throughout the district to cover for an absence or as an “extra” in a building if all absences are covered. Must be flexible and open to all classrooms and schools.
** Can’t commit to every school day? That works for us, too! “Daily” substitutes work as needed and select their own assignment (school/grade level/subject) and are paid $150 per day.
Choose the option that works for you!
Ready to apply? Go to this link: https://www.escco.org/Substitutes.aspx
For more information, please contact Jeff Maddox at 614-450-6029 or via email jmaddox@wscloud.org.
Interested in joining PTA?
It was wonderful to see so many families at our first PTA and PAC meetings last night!! If you would like to become to a member, the Slate Hill PTA would love for you to join! The membership form is here. Feel free to complete the form and have your student turn it in to the school office. The top 2 classrooms with the most sign-ups by Oct 1st will win a Popsicle Party!
For any PTA related questions, please email slatehillpta@yahoo.com Thank you!!Important Dates for 2021-22 School Year
September
7th-27th: PTA Fall Fundraiser Mumkin Sale
27th: Middle of 1st Trimester
October
7th: PTA Mumkin Pick-up Day - 4:00-7:00pm at Slate Hill
Oct 8th-14th: Fall Book Fair
Oct 11-14th: Parent Teacher Conferences Week
13th: Late Night for conferences
15th: No School
19th: School Picture Day!
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WKHS Girls Lacrosse Opportunity
The WKHS GLAX team is hosting a Fall Lacrosse clinic for girls K-8 on October 15th at the WKHS stadium. The cost is $30 and that includes a pinny. If you're interested please follow the link below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0544A5A629A4FD0-pumpkin1 [signupgenius.com]
30 Years of Kilbourne Community Event!
School Counselor's Corner
Dear Families,
Transitioning back to school can be very hard for students, especially after the last year and a half that we've all experienced!
Here are a couple resources for helping your child(ren) with coming back to school this year. The first is a list of 10 specific actions parents/guardians can take to support their kids. The second is an article about reentry anxiety from Boston Children's Hospital.
You can find these resources and more on the Slate Hill Counseling Website under the "Resources for Adults" tab!
Please don't hesitate to reach out if your child is struggling to adjust.
Best,
Mrs. Loges
Stefanee Loges, MA
Licensed Professional School Counselor
Slate Hill Elementary School
614.450.5020
Please Remember to Update Your Emergency Contact Information!
Payment of School Fees
Kindergarten Fees- $24.00
Grades 1, 2 and 3 Fees - $42.00
Grades 4 & 5 Fees - $36.00
If you feel you qualify for the free and & reduces program, please see the information below.
For any questions, please contact the Slate Hill office at 614-450-5000 or email hkmoffitt@wscloud.org
2021-22 School Year Calendar
Slate Hill Elementary School
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