Greene Notes
January 19, 2018
Our Flight Pattern
Attendance Line: (513) 686-1756
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
February 3 - Greene School Carnival
February 27 - JH Academic Fair 7:00 pm *DATE CHANGE*
February 8 - Order Greene School Yearbook
Transition
Rising 7th Graders
The Junior High has begun the process of transitioning your son/daughter as a seventh grader! We are confident that the outstanding academic foundation Greene has established will carry on here at the Junior High. In addition, the Junior High has a dynamic after school life with many athletic opportunities and clubs. We look forward to your family joining our Junior High community. While the transition process is in the early planning stages, we are very excited to think about your son/daughter joining us in August! Please put the following dates on your calendar:
In light of a scheduling conflict, we will be moving Parent Orientation/Academic Fair to February 27 at 7:00 p.m. The Special Education Orientation for Rising 7th Graders will also be moved to February 27 at 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, April 25th and 26th, 2018: Rising 7th grade student tours at the Junior High.
There are many more details that I will communicate to parents and students over the next few months.
Author Visit Update
It is with great sadness that I have to share with you that we are canceling the author visit this year. Shelley Pearshall notified us that she has a serious medical condition that has caused her to cancel all visits this year.
In the true fashion of the Greene School, we are developing a plan to honor her and her work during this difficult time. Mrs. Sloan will use time during her Multimedia Explorations class for students to continue working on their projects and allow them to focus on honoring Ms. Pearsall's work. Our fabulous Language Arts department will be working with students to learn more about empathy and discuss ways we can support Ms. Pearsall throughout this process.
Many of the activities that have been planned for the author visit will continue - the contest in the media center, principal's pick luncheon, etc.
The purpose of the author visit is to promote reading. We will continue to work to reach this goal as we support Ms. Pearsall. More information will be coming as we develop plans. Thank you for supporting this effort.
Carnival!
CARNIVAL DAY IS JUST 2 WEEKS AWAY!!!
E.H. Greene Intermediate School Carnival
Friday, February 3, 2018 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Join us for food, fun, and games for sports fans young and old! The Carnival is such a highlight for our students and is also our biggest fundraiser of the year. But we REALLY need the help of all of our school families to make the Carnival a fun and successful event. You should have received a bright green Carnival Packet last week with lots of Carnival information, but you can also find all of these forms on the PTO's Carnival Webpage.
PLEASE VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME ON CARNIVAL DAY!
Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Teens - WE NEED YOUR HELP! There are various shift times available for games, prizes, food, auction, decorations and more! Thank you in advance! Volunteer SignUp
PRE-ORDER CARNIVAL TICKETS NOW FOR A SIGNIFICANT DISCOUNT!
Pre-Sale orders are due by Friday, January 26 and will be filled on Thursday, February 1.
To pre-order your Carnival Tickets, you can either complete and send in the Pre-Sale Ticket Order Form, or you can purchase tickets online through PayPal on the PTO website.
Order your Carnival tickets by the end of the day TODAY - Friday, January 19, for a chance to get your tickets for FREE!
BASKET RAFFLE DONATONS NEEDED
We are collecting cash, gift cards and unique items for these baskets.
Check out the Basket Raffle Flyer for basket themes and details!
BAKE SALE ITEMS NEEDED
Put on your aprons! We need individually wrapped items for the bake sale.
See the Bake Sale SignUp for all the details.
BID ’N BUY/SPONSORSHIP
Please consider becoming a Family or Business Sponsor for the Carnival,
and we also need donations of goods and services for the Bid ‘n Buy Silent Auction.
The Bid ‘n Buy/Sponsorship Flyer has all the information you need.
LET’S SELL SOME RAFFLE TICKETS!
Your student received 5 bright orange Raffle Tickets in the green Carnival Packet last week. Tickets are just $10 each for a chance to win a Grand Prize of $1000 or a second prize of $500. There are some great incentives for students who sell tickets, including an Electric Scooter, gift cards, and a chance to be the MC at our Carnival Student Assembly! All of the details are on the Cash Raffle Flyer and you can also purchase additional tickets on the PTO website.
Questions about the Carnival? Contact one of our Co-chairs:
Wendy Andersen wendy@shineyoga.com or Dawn Thaman ddthaman@gmail.com
Greene Spirit Week - January 29 - February 2
Tuesday: Personal Uniform Day. Wear uniform of your personal sports team.
Wednesday: Hat/headband Day (sports themed). Wear a hat of your favorite sports team.
Thursday: Team USA/Olympics Day. Wear USA or Olympic apparel.
Friday: Sycamore Aves Day. Wear your spirit clothes.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION COLLECTION (JAN 29 - FEB 2)
The Nurse's Corner
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits
Can Help Stop Germs
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent flu.
1. Avoid close contact. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
2. Stay home when you are sick. If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. This will help prevent spreading your illness to others.
3. Cover your mouth and nose. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
4. Clean your hands. Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
6. Practice other good health habits. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces at home, work or school, especially when someone is ill. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids,
and eat nutritious food.
For more information go to: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
Sycamore HS Annual Cabaret Feb. 10!
The Sycamore Vocal Boosters proudly present the 2018 Cabaret @ Sycamore High School in The Hub starting at 7pm on Saturday, February 10th. The Cabaret features members of the HS Choral Program as soloists and in small ensembles in a coffeehouse atmosphere, singing jazz standards, musical theatre, folk, classical and foreign language pieces. Tickets $10. Tickets available starting February 1 @ http://www.aveschoir.org/Cabaret-Tickets. Limited seating. Proceeds benefit the Sycamore High School Choral Program and Sycamore Vocal Boosters.
PERFORM WITH THE FLYERETTES!
The Sycamore High School Dance Team is hosting their annual dance clinic for grades 5-8 on Saturday, January 20.
All dancers will perform with the team during the halftime of the Boy’s Varsity Basketball Game on Tuesday, January 23.
Shop for everyone on your gift list this holiday at smile.amazon.com/ch/31-1298442 and Amazon donates to Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School PTO.
Aviation Station is coming to your neighborhood!
The Aviation Station will be rolling into your neighborhood to provide Homework Assistance, STEAM activities, and free wifi on the following days each week of the school year:
Mondays 4:00-6:00 p.m.: Fields Ertel Townhomes
Tuesdays 4:00-6:00 p.m.: Hazelwood Community Center
Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 p.m.: Sycamore Terrace
Thursdays 4:00-6:00 p.m.: Blue Ash Kohl’s parking lot (Plainfield & Hunt Roads)
If you would like your child to participate in this free service, please fill out the permission form and return it to your child’s school prior to the day of the Aviation Station visit in your community. For more information regarding the Aviation Station, please visit our website at https://www.sycamoreschools.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=2988
Greene School Activity Brochure
Pictures for the Yearbook
Calling all parents! Those cell phones take great pictures! When you capture a moment at the Greene School that you are proud of, PLEASE email the picture in its ORIGINAL SIZE to yearbookgreene@gmail.com.
At the music program, kids having fund together, walk a thon, carnival…as long as it is Greene students, pass it on so we can fill our yearbook with some great photos! Don’t wait til the end of the year! Email your photos right away! THANK YOU!!
Edwin H. Greene Intermediate School
Website: http://www.sycamoreschools.org/Domain/10
Location: 5200 Aldine Drive, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: (513) 686-1750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EH-Greene-Intermediate-1777365652527973/
Twitter: @EHGreeneSchool