Blue Ash Elementary
September 27, 2019
WE LOVE ACTIVE AVES!!!!!!!!
Upcoming Dates:
OCTOBER:
14th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher records day
21st - Book Fair this week
24th - Evening Parent/Teacher conferences 4 pm - 8 pm
25th - NO SCHOOL - Parent/Teacher conferences
25th - HAUNTED FEST 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
30th - Evening Parent/Teacher conferences 4 pm - 8 pm
Staff Professional Development Day
As educators we never stop learning and growing. Today we learned about ways to improve our use of Positive Behavior Intervention and Support data so that we can better instruct and support our students as they become the best Blue Ash citizens they can be.
We also learned more about Project Based Learning and how we can continue to engage our students in learning that is deep, long lasting, and that inspires a love of learning and personal connection to their academic experiences. Look for some fantastic experiences this year!
40 Development Assets That Our Children Need
The 40 Developmental Assets® framework was created by Search Institute® consisting of preventative measures, positive experiences, and qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring and responsible. These assets are protective factors that have been consistently shown, by research, to buffer youth from risk.
The more assets a child has the more successful they will be, and the less likely they will be to engage in high risk behaviors such as substance abuse, delinquency, or violence.
These assets are broken down into external and internal assets:
EXTERNAL ASSETS - The supports, opportunities, and relationships young people need across all aspects of their lives.
INTERNAL ASSETS - The personal skills, commitments, and values they need to make good choices, take responsibility for their own lives, and be independent and fulfilled.
Click on the link below to learn more. If you scan down the left side of the page, you can select specific assets, and the site will give you facts and tips to support your children at any age. A great resource, so please pass it on!
https://www.youtherie.com/the-assets/40-developmental-assets
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PTO INFORMATION
Active Aves Volunteer Sign Up
Box Tops
DISTRICT INFORMATION
Aves Hangar
GEAR
#speakupAVES Mental Health Awareness Month
Sycamore Community Schools has made mental health, fighting its stigma, and advocating for its awareness, a priority among all buildings and within all grade levels. For the entire month of September, we will be engaging students, staff, and families in important conversations through our #speakupAVES campaign.
Unfortunately, mental health issues are a drastically rising problem among adolescents. According to research performed by the Child Mind Institute, one in five teens and adults suffer from mental illness and 20% of children ages 13-18 live with a mental disorder. It impacts people of all ages, demographics, and income levels. That is why Sycamore is committed to caring for the whole child and providing support for students, families, and staff.
#speakupAVES and Warrior Run
Sycamore Community Schools continues to collaborate with 1N5, a local nonprofit organization committed to stopping the stigma and starting the conversation by increasing awareness and education about mental health.
#speakupAVES Month is focused on raising awareness and will culminate with Sycamore High School’s participation in the 1N5 Warrior Run on October 5. As a part of the high school challenge, every dollar raised by the team will be reinvested back into Sycamore High School for mental health, mindfulness, and suicide prevention programming. Click here to sponsor the “Sycamore sAVES” team and select “donate.” You can also join the team by registering to be a part of the race by clicking here and select “join the team.”
School-Based Therapy Services
Meanwhile, Sycamore Schools continue to provide better access to mental health services for students. All seven Sycamore schools are now staffed with school-based therapists for the 2019-2020 school year. Children’s Hospital provides on-site independently licensed therapists at all seven schools at no cost to the district to confidentially serve students with significant mental health challenges.
Medication Management Services
Beginning in September, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital will also begin offering medication management services to families engaged in school-based therapy. These services include the evaluation, prescription, and management of medication for clients. Medication management services are delivered by an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The APRN will be at our District Office at 5959 Hagewa Drive two half-days per month. If parents are interested in engaging with medication management services, parents can schedule appointments directly through their building therapist. To receive these services, students must be active clients of the school-based therapist.
Help Us Start the Conversation, Stop the Stigma
But it doesn’t end with therapy and medication. It’s about providing a safe environment for students so that they can come to school feeling comfortable and ready to learn. District administrators have initiated the process of developing a comprehensive, three-year strategic plan based on feedback from a voluntary survey on mental health. Simply put, mental health awareness is not limited to the month of September in Sycamore Community Schools.
As a superintendent, I am proud of the work our school counselors, teachers, and staff are doing to increase their own awareness while supporting the whole child. As a parent, I am continually reassured by the commitment our educators have to student social and emotional wellness.
So for the month of September, let’s engage in tough and important conversations with one another around mental health. But let’s not let it end there. This is a year-long, lifetime battle, and Sycamore Community Schools is committed every day.
To discuss any of our mental health services available or with questions regarding services, Lisa Zelvy, Pupil Services Supervisor, is available to assist you. She can be reached at (513) 686-1700 or zelvyl@sycamoreschools.org.
Flight Fest
Please visit our website at www.aviatorflightfest.com to Register for the Race, Sign Up to Volunteer or learn more about Family Sponsorships.
Help Promote Flight Fest!
We still have a lot of yard signs available for families to put in their yard to promote Flight Fest to the broader community. If you are interested in helping spread the word, please visit the SJH Office to get a sign!
SCAVENGER HUNT STARTS SEPTEMBER 27th!
Parents! Please encourage your child and their friends to create a team for the 2019 SJH Scavenger Hunt! The team will come together to complete missions between September 27th and October 17th. Winners will be announced at the SJH Pep Rally on October 18th! Visit www.aviatorflightfest.com or review your Flight Plan for more information.
ONLINE AUCTION IS LIVE!
The online auction is open! Be sure to check in weekly for new items as they are added. Items will continue to be added up to October 9th! The online auction closes on October 19th at 10am. The link to view the auction is below.
https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/aviator-flight-fest-2019-silent-auction-8624
Please contact Michelle Ciotola at avesflightfest@gmail.com to learn about business and family sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, or any questions regarding Aviator Flight Fest.
ADDITIONAL FLYERS
Chess
OHIO SCHOLASTIC CHESS ASSOCIATION 2019 GRADE LEVEL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS
A state championship tournament! ∙ Players of all skill levels are welcome!
November 9, 2019 ∙ Embassy Suites Hotel, 4554 Lake Forest Drive, Blue Ash, OH
Complete information and online entry at www.chesscincinnati.com/grade-level.
✴ ✴ ✴ ✴ This flyer is for players in grades K, 1, 2, 3 or 4 only. ✴ ✴ ✴ ✴
Structure: 5 rounds — not an elimination tournament. Players play all five rounds, win or lose.
(A player may be “paired out” because there are an odd number of players in a section. A paired out player doesn’t play that round but scores one point as if winning a game. No one can be paired out more than once.)
Game time control: G/30; d5 (Each player has 30 minutes for the entire game. There is a 5-second delay at every move. Each game can last up to approximately one hour.)
Sections: Each grade is its own section. Players must play in the section for their grade regardless of their rating. Unrated players will earn a rating from this tournament.
US Chess Federation Membership: USCF membership is optional for players in grades K-3; it is required for those in grade 4. Players who do not have a current USCF membership (as of November 9, 2019) may:
(a) Renew an expired membership if they were a member in the past, or
(b) Purchase a new membership if they have never been a member, or
(c) Play without a membership under the Junior Tournament Player Program (grades K-3 only).
Any of these options may be selected on the online or mail-in entry form.
Trophies: Individual trophies to the top five finishers and to anyone else scoring 3.5 points or more in each section. Team trophies to the top three teams in each section.
Teams: A team is two or more players in the same grade who attend the same school. The top three scores among a team’s members will count toward a team trophy.
Schedule: Players should arrive no later than 9:15 am. Awards will be at 5:00 pm or earlier.
Equipment: Pieces, boards, clocks and notation scoresheets will be provided for all players to use. Clocks will be used in all sections. Players in grades K-3 are not required to take notation. (Taking notation is recording the moves of a game.) Players in grade 4 are required to take notation.
Registration: Advance entry only. $35 through November 1, 2019, $40 thereafter. Enter online or download an entry form at www.chesscincinnati.com/grade-level. All entries must be received by 12:00 noon on Friday, November 8, 2019.
TriHealth Fall Youth Programs
TriHealth Continued
LUNCH MENU
LUNCH START TIMES
Grade 2 - 11:45
Kindergarten - 12:00
Grade 3 - 12:30
Grade 1 - 12:50