Bluffsview Connections

We are twelve days into May and I can't even list all the fun and exciting things we have going on at Bluffsview! My hope is that in the next week and a half, before the school year ends, both you and your child can really soak up these special moments and make memories.

My own children are thirteen (they are twins) and I can't believe how fast time is flying! Somehow, we have to find a way to be truly present and make sure that the memory is truly captured. I hope that if you can volunteer for field day or another end of the year event, you can be here to see your child in action. If not, I hope the pictures shared and the stories told are ones can you can enjoy and cherish. It is a busy time for sure, but also such a special time. Let's enjoy it and make the most of it!

Honored to be a Bear,

Julie L. Payne

PS- Our last PTA meeting of the year is Monday in the library (and on zoom) at 7pm, we would love to see you there!

Please read the checklist below to make sure your Bear is ready for and AWESOME field day!

Spring Dates for your Calendar

• May 12- Bluffsview Archery Team goes to NATIONALS!!! Go Bears!

• May 15th- Pizza Luncheon in Fox Pavilion for student who sold flowers/Mallory Grant as Asst. Principal

• May 15th- 7pm PTA Meeting in the Library and on Zoom

• May 17- Kona Ice for ALL at after lunch (during recess) to celebrate successful year of Flower Sales

• May 19th- 5th grade FUNlympics

• May 22nd- Field Day!

• May 24th- Last Day of School/Clap Out our 5th graders! (5th grade parents will be emailed Clap Out details).

New "Just a Kid From Worthington" t-shirts are now available with our updated mascots! These super soft t-shirts are available in youth and adult sizes for presale only. The online shop closes on Friday 5/26. You can have the t-shirt sent directly to your home over the summer or it will be available for pick up at your school in time for back to school.

Your purchase supports the WEA scholarship fund for graduating seniors!

With the significant work being completed this week on the TWHS front lawn many community members are asking questions about the work being completed. We released this blog post (also attached as a PDF) this morning in an effort to help answer questions. There are many links with visuals and some links to video presentations so those with questions can go into as much depth as they would like to.

Please share this with information with anyone who asks you questions about the project, comments on your social media, etc...

This is going to be an amazing project when complete. But, construction won't be easy. Please know that we appreciate the flexibility and patience you are already exhibiting.

Parents,

Would you rather spend a summer day driving from store to store to purchase school supplies or get everything you need in one easy box? Great news! We are offering a pre- packaged school supply program this year. Supply orders include the exact colors, quantities, and brands your teachers have approved for class. Get your back-to-school shopping out of the way early and enjoy a summer day!

Simply place your order by June 9, 2023.
Order online at www.shopttkits.com.
Enter our school’s account number 30600.
Questions? Contact Natalie Van Winkle

As we head into summer, I wanted to remind you about two great online learning programs offered to Bluffsview Bear. Lexia (K-1) is an adaptive reading program that accelerates the development of reading skills. RAZ Kids for 2-5th grades for continued reading comprehension. ST Math (K-5) is a math program that leverages the brain's innate spatial-temporal reasoning ability to solve mathematical problems. Your child(ren) will have access to these programs through their HelloID account until July 30th. They are used to using these programs in the classroom. Please consider squeezing in 20-30 minutes of Lexia/RAZ and ST Math a few times a week before other screen time. 🙂 The summer slide, where students regress in their learning, CAN be minimized, but we need kids to continue reading and working their brains.

Worthington Schools will be providing free summer meals Monday-Thursday, June 6-29 at Slate Hill elementary from 11:30-12:30.

Please see the flyer below for more information.

Spring Youth Classes

The MAC is committed to building pathways to the arts for students of all ages! The MAC’s classes are led by local artists who help the center offer high-quality arts education. The artist educators help offer multi-week courses and special workshops for beginners through advanced levels for youth and adults. New instructors have provided a greater variety of class offerings, including mixed media, watercolor, fashion, and dance. Summer camps provide youth with creative explorations of the arts. The full list of our current offerings can be found here https://www.mcconnellarts.org/category/all-classes/youth-classes/

Summer Camps

The McConnell Arts Center is accepting registrations for elementary age summer camps. For more information regarding offerings and registration, check out the flyer below.

The MAC of Worthington Summer Camps

Please partner with us in ensuring that distractions during school time are limited by reminding your child that ALL electronic devices, including Apple Watches, should be off during the day. Students are welcome to use them on their way to or from school, but should have them off or in "school mode" while at school. We appreciate you help with this as they can interfere with learning.

Suzann VanNasdale is the Special Education Key Communicator representing Bluffsview. Worthington’s Special Education Key Communicator Committee strives to build positive, productive, and collaborative relationships and partnerships amongst the educators and community of families whose children receive special education and related services. We will engage in two-way communication, with the goal being to provide a circle of influence where we can share out and learn from and with each other. Committee meetings are held every other month – January, March, and May, 2023. If you have any questions about the IEP/504 process, need information about accessing special education services, support through the process, or discuss issues you have encountered, please contact Suzann at 812-219-0017 or suzannvannasdale@gmail.com.

During the morning our office is buzzing and busy as we get the day started! Our MOST important job is to ensure that all students are accounted for and safe. PLEASE help us by reporting if you child is going to be absent or tardy. You can email ANYTIME or call as early as 7am. You can do this in two ways, call the office (614-450-5100) or email our attendance line (bluattend@wscloud.org). Thank you so much! We appreciate you helping on this as it will cut down our time trying to get in contact with families.