Blue Ash Elementary
September 21 , 2018
BAE took over Sycamore's Twitter!
Twitter is a great place to catch a quick glimpse of what is going on around our community. If you have not followed us at Blue Ash Elementary, we hope that you add us to your Twitter list!
Here are some of our active Twitter accounts:
Mrs. Bush @blueashart
Mrs. Gausmann @Ash201Blue
Mrs. Snipes @MrsSnipes105
Miss Bly @bly601
Mrs. Wellage @Wellage301
Mrs. Kolde @sycaMOREmediaba
Mrs. Ostrowski @BlueAsh205
Mrs. Sansone @sansonesycamore
Mrs. Shoals @ShoalsLeslie
Mr. Weeks @sycjw
Mrs. McIlwain @mrsmacBAE
Mrs. Kohls @emily_kohls
Mrs. Ament @jcament
Mrs. Combs @BlueAshElem
Blue Ash PTO @baepto
Sycamore Community School District @SycamoreSchools
Active Aves are back again!!
Family Literacy Night
Blue Ash Family Literacy Night is October 4, 6-7:30 pm!
Come enjoy this FREE family event and engage in literacy-based games, songs, crafts and other fun activities!
Please RSVP to ostrowskim@sycamoreschools.org OR send in your response on the orange flyer sent home. Hope to see you there!
Haunted Festival
HAUNTED FESTIVAL: NOVEMBER 2, 2018, 5:00-9:00pm
Flyers went home this week for Haunted Festival, our annual family friendly night of fun for the entire community. There will be food, games, baked goods, prizes, class baskets, Bid 'n Buy, Blue Ash Bashes, and much more. Come in your favorite family-appropriate (non-spooky) costume. Haunted Fest is the PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year. We are so excited to have you join us! Invite your friends! The flyer and all details can be found online at: https://tinyurl.com/HauntedFest2018
HAUNTED FEST DONATION COMPETITION:
Our Donation Competition is running right now and the grade that collects the most items wins a savory popcorn treat. Donations should be placed in bins labeled by grade in the school lobby. We need:
1. Books - new or gently used books for kids ages 1-12
2. Class Basket Items - we encourage each student to bring in one item for Class Baskets. See list of basket themes per grade.
3. Candy and Trinkets - used as game prizes during Haunted Fest
HAUNTED FEST VOLUNTEERS
We need volunteers to:
Host a Blue Ash Bash
Bring in Baked Goods on November 2
Help Decorate, Set-up, and Take Down HF
Run games and other activities the night of the event! 300+ volunteer positions needed!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/HFvol18 Thank you!
Notes from our Nurse
Vision and hearing screenings will be administered on 10/17/18, 10/19/18 & 10/22/18 to all children in kindergarten, first and third grade as required by state law.
Why is it important to have your child’s vision screened?
According to the Ohio Department of Health, young children with vision problems do not know the way that they see the world is not the way they should be seeing it! Without early detection and treatment, children’s vision problems can lead to permanent vision loss and learning difficulties.
Vision screening will consist of one or more of the following:
1. Distance visual acuity - ability to see objects far away
2. Binocular vision - how well your child’s eyes work together
3. Color vision - ability to see colors
4. Near visual acuity - ability to see objects up close How will the results be shared?
If your child does not pass the vision screening, the school nurse will send a letter to share the results and may make a recommendation for further evaluation by an eye care specialist.
Why is it important to have your child’s hearing screened?
According to the Ohio Department of Health, hearing is important for speech, language development, reading and learning. A hearing screening can detect if your child needs further hearing testing. Even if your child has passed a hearing screening previously, their hearing can change. Hearing problems can be related to medical problems. Hearing loss is invisible and child may appear to be not paying attention.
Hearing screening will consist of one or more of the following tests:
Audiometry - Screening of hearing acuity
A hearing screening only provides a snapshot of how your child performs on the day the test was administered and is not a substitute for a complete hearing evaluation by an audiologist. If your child fails either part of the screening, a rescreen will be completed within three weeks and letter with referral made the child does not pass
If you have any questions about the school vision and hearing screening program please call the school nurse at 513 686-1713 or email at wyrickd@sycamoreschools.org.
Vision and Hearing Screening, we need volunteers - Sign up below
The Vision and Hearing Screening dates at BAE for 2018-2019 school year are:
Wednesday, October 17
Friday, October 19
Monday, October 22
We will have two volunteer screening windows per day:
Morning Screening: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Screening: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Each screening time has been divided into two shorter sessions, or you may opt to volunteer for the whole morning or afternoon screening time.
If you're not available the entire session but still want to volunteer, please email Sara Rosenthal (srosenth1@gmail.com) and we will try to accommodate your schedule! Ideally we would love to have at least 2 parent volunteers at all times.
The Sign-up Genius link is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EADAF23A3F58-baevision
Thank you!
Important Information Regarding Free and Reduced Benefits
The roll off date for Free and Reduced benefits from the 2017-2018 school year is Septemeber 26th. On Sept. 27th if you have not reapplied for the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program for the 2018-2019 school year your benefits will revert to full pay. The district will not cover any negative funds accrued after this cut off date, so it is imperative the form is turned in before Sept 26th. Please contact the Child Nutrition Department with any questions - (513) 686-1796.
Click here to apply online.
Free and Reduced Price Meals for 2018-19 School Year
The Child Nutrition Department is accepting Free and Reduced Applications for the 2018/19 school year as of July 1st, 2018. We recommend you apply online by going to the following website- https://onlinemealapp.sycamoreschools.org/sdms2/. This application needs to be completed on a computer or Chromebook, unfortunately, it cannot be completed on a cell phone or tablet. Applying online allows for a much quicker response time.
We will also accept paper applications that are located on the sycamore website under Services -> Child Nutrition -> Free & Reduced Price Meals -> Printable Forms (at the bottom of the page).
Reminder: you must fill out an application for free or reduced-price meals EVERY school year. Benefits from the 17/18 school year will expire on September 26th, 2018 if there is no application on file after July 1st, 2018. Call the Child Nutrition with any questions (513) 686-1796.
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Active Aves
Active Aves is a fun recess running program at Blue Ash Elementary. We are so excited to kick off the Fall Session for the 2018/19 school year!
The program will be every Tuesday and Thursday starting September 18th through October 25th, only when outdoor recess is occurring. Volunteers are needed to help cheer on the kids, punch lap cards and hand out prizes. The children love this running program so much, as do the volunteers!
Each shift will have 4 spots available. First and Second Grade recess 11:45am-12:30pm. Third and Fourth Grade recess 12:45pm-1:30pm. There is a much higher student participataion rate for the FIRST Recess block, so if you can volunteer for the first shift, 11:45am-12:30pm, your help would be so greatly appreciated!!
If no available shifts remain, please feel free to come, as we can always use an extra set of hands. You are also welcome to walk or run laps with the children. And please feel free to bring siblings!! This is a great activity for all ages.
To sign up, click the link below:
Thanks in advance for your time and energy, so we can provide this fun activity for our kids!
Co-Chairs,
AisaClaybon& Stephanie Sheard
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G.E.A.R
Sycamore High Variety Show
Sycamore High School Hosts Variety Show Saturday, October 6th @ 7p in the HS Auditorium. Tickets: $10 available pre-sale at www.aveschoir.org starting September 21st / $12 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.
Aves hangar
Flight Fest
Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Sycamore Junior High Aviator Flight Fest 5k/10k Race & Festival on Saturday, October 20, 2018! Please visit our website at www.aviatorflightfest.com to Register for the Race and get more Flight Fest 2018 information.
Bring paid receipt showing you registered for Flight Fest 2018 race to Kenwood Athleta on 9/29/18 to receive 20% discount off one item!
Silent Auction is live for bidding on items. Bidding will close on 10/20/18. Don’t miss Instant Buy Opportunity for 2 tickets to Chris Stapleton concert on Oct.4th at Riverbend. Check out some of the new items added: Blue Jackets tickets, Main Event game passes, tickets for SJH choir concerts, reserved parking for SJH choir and band concerts, and more! Go to www.aviatorflightfest.com to see Flight Fest Silent Auction.
Follow us on twitter @avesflightfest to get race updates and information on new items added to Silent Auction.
Please contact Michelle Ciotola at avesflightfest@gmail.com to learn about business and family sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, or any questions regarding Aviator Flight Fest.