Violet Views February 2020
HOME OF THE SUPERVIOLETS
Principal's Message
Dear Parents,
It is now the second semester and our students and teachers are working with great effort to maximize the learning in every classroom. You may have noticed that the content may have gotten a little more difficult for your student(s). As the year progresses, students will be more accountable for their effort and the work that they must complete each day, whether that’s classwork or homework. In order for you to stay tuned in to information or special events at the school, please subscribe to receive emails through your parent account in Infinite Campus. We send weekly and monthly newsletters that will keep you informed. I also want to review some critical components to school success:
Attendance: Students cannot learn if they are not here every day. Please be sure to update yourself on our new attendance policy.
Punctuality: The school day begins at 9:05 a.m. and learning starts right away. Also, school ends at 4:05 p.m. so getting your child here on time and not signing them out prior to the end of the school day, with the exceptions of medical appointments, is extremely important.
Homework: Necessary for practicing skills; we need your help and support with this.
Communication: Check the bookbag, review the planner or notes that come home, and talk with your child daily.
This month we celebrate Black History and discover all of the ways these individuals have contributed to many areas, such as science and medical fields of American History. Most classes will research and create presentations that students will prepare to share with other classmates and other classrooms.
Also in February, there will be many exciting events. Some include:
PTO Marco's Pizza Night on February 4th and 5th
PTO Boys Night Out at Get Air Pickerington on February 6th
Violet Chipotle Night on February 25th (more information will be sent home soon)
4th Grade Music Performance on February 26th at 5:30 pm
Thank you for your patience while you wait through our parent pick-up line at the end of the school day. I believe that we are all getting awesome at moving that line as quickly as possible. We are getting our last students into their vehicle around 4:15, which is not too shabby!! Let’s continue to keep our students safe by using and following this process and not having students cross the parking lot or Education Drive to get into your vehicle.
Thank you in advance.
Dee Copas
The Great Kindness Challenge
Thank you families for your generous donation of diapers and wipes for the Van Buren Shelter. Our purple donation bin was filled to the brim! We collected 1, 804 diapers and 88 packs of wipes for families at the shelter.
Need coffee to start your day off right? Visit Porter's Coffeehouse. Fourth graders decorated coffee sleeves with kind messages. So grab a cup of coffee and get a kind message for free.
We hope you enjoyed working on the kindness checklist with your child. Here at Violet, we are encouraging students to continue showing kindness in our building, at home and in the community. We put the "I" in KIND!
Yearbook Orders Due Friday, February 7th
The cost is $16.00. Order forms have been sent home with students. You can also order online at www.book.hrimaging.com. If you submit payment to the school, checks should be made payable to HR Imaging, or cash in the exact amount should be sent in the envelope provided. (we can not make change)
Violet Chipotle Night
Lost & Found Items
Preschool Screenings
Who: Children 3 & 4 years old not attending kindergarten, who have excellent communication skills, are outgoing, and have cooperative play skills.
When: February 12th and 13th
Where: Sycamore Creek Elementary
Please click HERE for the enrollment process.
Music Notes
- The 4th Grade Choir Concert will be on Wednesday, February 26th at 5:30 pm at Violet. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Do you like to sing and have fun with your friends? We will be holding our third annual PLSD Elementary Music Festival. This year's theme is Sing! and will feature music from around the world and tons of fun games. There will also be performances by the combined Pickerington North and Central High School Choirs.
Students will have the opportunity to work with Molly Rule from the Columbus Children's Choir. Molly is a former teacher at Fairfield Elementary School here in Pickerington.
Who: All 4th grade students
What: Sing!
When: Saturday, February 29 (9 am start, 2 pm concert)
Cost: $10, includes lunch and a t-shirt
Click HERE to register your student
PTO News
- Remember to order your Marco's Pizza on February 4th and 5th! Students created their own pizza boxes. Order anytime on Tuesday or Wednesday and your order will be placed in your child's box for pick-up or delivery. If ordering online, be sure to click "Fundraisers" for instructions on how to place your order.
- Sweetheart Dance - Violet girls and one special guest are invited to join us for our Secret Garden Sweetheart Dance! The dance will be held at Violet Elementary on Saturday, March 14th from 6-8pm. More details will be coming soon!
News From the Nurse
- Nationwide Children's Hospital Mobile Clinic will be returning to Violet on April 29th. (please note that this has been changed from April 15) Please see the attachment below to see the services they provide on site. If you are interested in having your child seen, please fill out the attached consent form and return it to the clinic.
- The Smiles Mobile Dental Clinic will be at Violet on Thursday, April 16th. Consent forms will be sent home in the spring.
Watch Dog Dads
To sign up for a day to be a Watch D.O.G. Dad please go to
Important Dates
February 4-5 PTO Marco's Pizza Night
February 6 PTO Boys Night Out at Get Air Pickerington, 6:30-8:30 pm
February 7 Last Day to Order Yearbooks
February 12 No School, Professional Development Day
February 12-13 Preschool Screenings for 2020-2021
February 17 No School, Presidents Day
February 25 Violet Night at Chipotle Pickerington, 4:00-8:00 pm
February 26 4th Grade Music Performance, 5:30 pm
March 5 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:45-8:15
March 9-13 Spring Book Fair and Right to Read Week
March 10 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4:45-8:15
March 11 2-Hour Late Start, Staff Professional Development
March 11 Book Fair Family Shopping Night 5:30-7:30 pm
March 14 PTO Sweetheart Dance at Violet, 6:00-8:00 pm
March 18 PTO Meeting, Media Center 7:00 pm
March 23-27 No School, Spring Break
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