October 2018 Violet Views
HOME OF THE SUPERVIOLETS
Principal's Message
Parent/Teacher conferences will be held this month. More information will be coming home soon. Please be sure to go online and sign up for a conference time with your student's homeroom teacher.
We will have our Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) Kickoff Event next week on Monday, October 8th from 6:30-7:15 p.m. This event is to welcome back those dads and father-figures who have been a part of this program in the past and to welcome those new to the program. This program is an initiative of the National Center for Fathering and was inspired by one father's desire to increase male involvement in his children's school. WATCH D.O.G.S was created in 1998 and has since spread to more than 6,450 schools. Learn how dads and father-figures can spend meaningful time with their students in the school setting. Please RSVP to kris_steinicke@plsd.us or call 614-548-1500. To learn more about this program, visit https://dadsofgreatstudents.com
Mark your calendar for our PTO-sponsored Trunk-or-Treat event on Friday, October 26th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. More information will be sent home soon!
Be Kind, Be Helpful, and Be Caring!
School Counseling News
Gifted Testing/Ohio State Test:
Second and Third grade students will take cognitive assessments and achievement assessments for the purposes of gifted identification. A letter was sent home to second and third grade parents earlier this week with more information. Please ensure your student get's a good night sleep and a nutritious breakfast in preparation for testing.
Second Grade (Otis Lennon/Stanford) - October 23rd through October 26th
Third Grade (In View/Terra Nova) - October 15th through October 19th
In addition to the In View/Terra Nova, third grade students will take the English Language Arts portion of the Ohio State Test on Tuesday, October 30th and Wednesday, October 31st. Testing will begin promptly at 9:30AM. Please do your best to schedule appointments in the afternoon on those days.
Panorama (3rd and 4th grade only):
On October 8th and 9th, 3rd and 4th grade students will take a brief questionnaire to assess social and emotional learning throughout the school day. Mrs. Lowe will administer the questionnaire which students will take on their chromebooks. Topics may include school safety, teacher-student relationships, sense of belonging, etc.
H.O.P.E. Food Pack Program
Pickerington Local Schools will offer the HOPE Food Packs program again this year. Please see the attachment below for more information.
Safe and Healthy Choices Week (October 23rd through October 26th):
This week, students are invited to participate in spirit themed days as we discuss ways to make safe and healthy choices. Topics will include: nutrition, drug awareness/safety, staying safe in the community and the importance of sleep and exercise. More information will be sent home with students at a later date.
Violet Township Fire Department, Holiday Toy Drive:
Pickerington Schools are teaming up, once again, with the Violet Township Fire Department to help provide holiday assistance for families in need during this holiday season. Please check your child's folder for more information. Contact Lisa Lowe (Lisa_Lowe@plsd.us) if you are interested in this program.
Clinic News
PTO News
Monster Mash Dash Walk-a-Thon
The Violet PTO is hosting our 3rd annual Walk-a-Thon fundraiser. Parents, we need your help to reach our goal! The Walk-a-Thon is the most important school fundraiser of the year; it will raise funds for school activities while promoting exercise as students walk with their friends and teachers. Participants will also be eligible for some AMAZING PRIZES, donated by our generous sponsors. Packets and online orders are due October 9th.
IMPORTANT DATES
Oct. 3 2-Hour Late Start, Professional Development
Oct. 8 Watch D.O.G.S. Kickoff Meeting 6:30 pm
Oct. 8-9 Monster Mash Dash Walk-a-Thon
Oct. 9 Walk-a-Thon Packets Due
Oct. 11 Last Day of 1st Grading Period
Oct. 12 No School, Staff Profesional Development
Oct. 15-19 3rd Grade Testing
Oct. 18 K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:45-8:15
Oct. 22 No School K-8, No Preschool (All Day P/T Conferences)
Oct. 23 No School Kdg Only (All Day P/T Conferences)
Oct. 23 1st Grade Field Trip to Lynd Fruit Farm
Oct. 25 Picture Retake Day
Oct. 25 K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:45-8:15
Oct. 26 Trunk-or-Treat at Violet, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Lunch With a Loved One, Grades 1 & 2
Oct. 30-31 3rd Grade AIR ELA
ABOUT US
Email: dee_copas@plsd.us
Website: http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/violet-elementary/
Location: 8855 Education Drive, Pickerington, OH, United States
Phone: (614) 548-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperVioletES/
Twitter: @VioletElem