Principal's Update
Brent Elementary Weekly Newsletter
Week of October 14th
Fall is here...and it feels great! We had a great week at Brent full of exciting learning and activities. On Monday, teachers were able to work together to learn about co-teaching. Students engaged in many different activities like 'fishing' for words (picture below) and a thrilling science experiment!
Last week, two important papers went home in Thursday folders; conference sign-ups and on track/off-track letters. If you have any questions about these, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or me.
We don't have students at school tomorrow, so I will see everyone on Tuesday!
Sincerely,
Ms. Baker
Counselor's Corner - Mrs. Rouse
See if your child can recite what it means to listen with their whole body (eyes watching, ears listening, mouth closed, hands and feet still, brain thinking). Parents are always encouraged to talk with their children about what they are learning in school, including when Mrs. Rouse visits!
We will continue working on how to be respectful over the next few weeks. This week we will read, “My Mouth is a Volcano.” It’s all about a boy named Louis who is constantly interrupting. Louis learns helpful ways to not “erupt” and interrupt others. Stay tuned! I absolutely love the opportunity to interact with each classroom. Each year, it is always my goal to know every student by name and make sure that they know they are important to me.
Please be on the lookout in Thursday purple folders to see if your child will be participating in one of my lunch groups. Groups will start next week. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Free and Reduced Lunch Applications- REAPPLY!
The application for free and reduced grace period has expired last week. If you qualify for free and reduced, you will need to go to www.lunchapplication.com and apply. Until you apply and are approved you are responsible for the balance on your child's lunch account. You must apply each year, so please take some time to complete this task! If you have questions, you can call Kim Gregory at 513-576-4160
PTA Updates
- Membership forms have been sent home. If you'd like, there is a digital copy below that you can print out and turn in at school. We will take care of the rest!
- Buffalo Wings and Rings (8377 Winton Road) is having a fundraiser for our Elementary PTA. Enjoy dinner with your family and support PTA. Bring the flyer to get credit!
- Want an easy way to help our school? Download the Box Tops app and scan your receipt for any participating Box Top items. The money will go directly to the elementary PTA when you designate the funds for Finneytown Elementary - no more clipping! The first collection day is October 25th. The classroom that collects the most Box Tops will receive a prize! Contact Gerri Kimnach at gkimnach@gmail.com with any questions!
Safety Update
The Finneytown School District Safety Meeting was held on Tuesday, September 10th which included representatives from Springfield Township Police and Fire Departments.
This Week's Events
Wednesday, October 16th - Pumpkin Field Trip to Uncle Bill's Garden Center (Turn in permission slips and $1)
Friday, October 18th - End of 1st Quarter
Future Events
November 1 - No School (Teacher In-Service Day)
November 4 - No School (Teacher In-Service Day)
November 5 - Picture Re-takes and 1st-grade report cards home
November 6 - Title 1 Engagement Dinner & PTA
November 7 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 14 - Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 26 - Grandparent/Special Friends Day
November 27 to 29 - Thanksgiving Break
Student Handbook 2019-2020
Please click the link to read our student handbook for the 19-20 school year. Important information regarding basic policies and procedures concerning our PBIS program, attendance, behavior expectations, bus behavior expectations, and more are included.
About Us!
Brent Elementary is an elementary school in Finneytown, Ohio serving students in kindergarten and first grades.
Principal: Meredith Baker
School Secretary: Leslie Falhaber
School Counselor: Nancy Rouse
Email: lfalhaber@finneytown.org
Website: https://finneytown.org/brent-elementary/
Location: 8791 Brent Drive, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone: (513) 728-3720