Blue Ash Elementary OCTOBER
October 26, 2017
Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are a great way to continue this partnership, for parents to stay updated with their child's growth at school, for teachers to stay updated with children's lives outside of school, and for us to work together to support and challenge our students every day.
Conferences are being held by appointment on the following dates:
Thursday, October 26, after school
Friday, October 27, during school day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Thursday, November 2, after school
If you were not able to schedule a conference time that fit into your schedule, please contact your child's teacher.
Citizenship Award Winners
Congratulations, because only two students per class are able to be selected - This is an honor! Students are chosen based on excellent and consistent citizenship in the areas of Being Safe, Being Respectful, Being Responsible and Being Problem Solvers.
Thank you, because these students' choices help make our school a positive, supportive and caring place to be. These students are our role models and make a difference every day!
Below are pictures of just some of these great students!
~~PTO INFORMATION~~
From the Presidents Corner
On behalf of the Blue Ash Elementary PTO Executive Board, I want to give a big shout out to Patrick Ross on chairing this year’s Haunted Fest. Great job, Patrick!!!!! Haunted Fest 2017 was terrific!. Haunted Fest cannot happen without a bevy of volunteers. From Patrick, to Ethan Tran (our PTO VP of Ways and Means) to all the various chairs, to all the school staff, to all the amazing volunteers, thank you, thank you, thank you very much for working so hard to make Haunted Fest 2017 such a wonderful success! I cannot wait for Haunted Fest 2018!!!
A Huge Thank You to All the Haunted Fest Chairs
Patrick Ross - Chair
Emily Clark and Marketa Meyer - Prizes
Bev Ross - Food
Erin Kraus - Baked Sale
Debbie Kirby - Volunteers
Kimberly Reese - Karaoke
Elaine Cameron - Bid N Buy
Rebecca Gamble - Class Baskets
Carolyn Dillon and Emily Clark and Night Owls - Decorating
Melissa James - Teacher Raffle
Bob Sheard and Marketa Meyer - Treasurers
Mary Sperber and Lisa Pruitt - Tickets
Amy Dryer - Bashes
Victoria Margroum
Blue Ash Elementary PTO President
~~District Information~~
Aviation Station Volunteer Opportunities
The Aviation Station is rolling…..
With the help of our PTOs and local business sponsors, Sycamore Community Schools recently rolled out a “first-of-its kind” classroom on wheels aimed at getting kids excited about science and math! The Sycamore STEAM Aviation Station provides our K-6 students the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) opportunities at school under the guidance of our science leaders and the help of classroom volunteers. Equipped with high tech items such as touch screens, Raspberry Pi computers, and virtual reality equipment, as well as low tech materials such as Keva planks and Makedo tools, activities have been designed to explicitly teach design thinking and collaboration through grade-level, standards-based challenges.
Another exciting component to this new classroom on wheels is our Homework Assistance outreach. Four days a week (M-TH), we travel to local neighborhoods after school (4pm-6pm) to provide homework help on the Aviation Station after school.
Monday: Fields Ertel Townhomes
Tuesday: Hazelwood Community Center
Wednesday: The Villages at Symmes Crossing
Thursday: Blue Ash Kohl’s
Our students bring their homework assignments with them as they enjoy a light snack and assistance from an adult or student helper. Once they complete their homework, students are provided with the opportunity to participate in STEAM challenges of their choice on the Aviation Station in small groups. Helpers provide guidance and direction as needed.
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist us with this outreach endeavor. A certified Sycamore staff member will always be present to answer any specific questions. You can sign up here to assist at any location. SignUpGenius-Aviation Station Homework Assistance
Please go to our website to find out more about the AVIATION STATION.
If you have additional questions, please contact Chris Beech at beechc@sycamoreschools.org
Sycamore School Board Candidates' Forum
If you missed the Sycamore School Board Candidates' Forum this week, you can watch it now. Thank you to the Association of Sycamore Schools Parent Organization for sponsoring this informative event.
High School Variety Show
Sycamore High School Hosts Variety Show November 18th @ 7p in the Auditorium. Tickets $10 available pre-sale at www.aveschoir.org starting November 1st, and at the door. Family ticketing available too! Nuclear Families up to a family of 5 for $30. Family ticketing available at in-person sales only (11:36a - 12:36p in the HS Commons on November 16th and November 17th) and at the door.
Acts feature groups and soloists who are members of the student body including vocal and instrumental groups, cool human tricks, gymnastics, a performance by all choral ensembles and more! Proceeds benefit the Sycamore Vocal Boosters.