Slate Hill Newsletter
December 11, 2020
Next Week is Spirit Week (December 14th - December 18th)!!
Monday: Pajama Day! Who doesn't want to stay in their PJ's on a Monday!?!
Tuesday: Crazy Hat Day! Wear a fun hat to Zoom!
Wednesday: Whatcha Reading Wednesday! Bring your favorite book with you to Zoom class!
Thursday: Silly Sock Day! Break out your silliest socks to show your friends! Kick back and put your feet up with a good book!
Friday: Holiday Sweater Day! Show your holiday spirit by wearing holiday clothes! You can also wear Slate Hill Spirit wear!
*If your student's teacher has already communicated different theme/spirit activities for next week, please feel free to follow that schedule instead!
Thank you to all the families who joined us for this year's Math & Literacy Night!
In a separate communication, all of the links and resources will be sent to all families. Be on the look out for a special care package from our Slate Hill staff elves! These special care packages will be delivered next week, and are being provided to all students as part of our Title I funds.
*All families who participated in Math & Literacy Night will also be receiving a prize in their special care package.* Thank you for your participation!!
Remote Meal Service Updates
For Monday, December 14th - Friday, December 18th meals will be offered at Slate Hill from 11:00 - 12:30. Families can pick up meals for all children under the age of 18 (including younger than pre-school age) at the front entrance (#1) of Slate Hill, or at a bus pick-up site. The details of times and bus routes are posted on the Worthington Schools website under the Food Services tab.
Meal Pick Up Information over the upcoming Holiday break:
Meals will be available Monday, December 21st and Tuesday December 22nd. Two weeks of meals can be pre-ordered and picked up at any of the sites listed below.
MONDAY TIMES AND PICK UP LOCATIONS:
- Worthington Park (12/21 from 10:00am -11:00am) Front Entrance
- Slate Hill (12/21 from 11:30am -12:30pm) Front Entrance
- Kilbourne High School (12/21 from 1:00pm -2:00pm) Front Entrance
TUESDAY TIMES AND PICK UP LOCATIONS:
- Brookside (12/22 from 10:00am -11:00am) Front Entrance
- Worthington Estates (12/22 from 11:30am -12:30pm) Front Entrance
- Wilson Hill (12/22 from 1:00pm -2:00pm) Front Entrance
- Colonial Hills (12/22 from 2:30pm -3:30pm) Front Entrance
Meals need to be pre-ordered through the LINQ ordering site found on the Food Services web page. Since two weeks worth of meals will be distributed, please prepare transportation accordingly (a car or wagon will be needed). Meals include Macaroni & Cheese, Rotini with Meat Sauce, Tossed Salad, Fruit Variety & Milk.
Online Book Fair! ends December 18th
Code: MDKKK
Yearbook Art Contest!
Congratulations to the winners of the Slate Hill yearbook art contest for the 2020-2021 school year!!
Yearbook cover winner: Alyssa Taylor (6th grade)
Kindergarten winner: Owen Hernandez
1st grade winner: Ming James
2nd grade winner: Julia Garcia Diaz
3rd grade winner: Max Zambrano
4th grade winner: Aubree Rizek
5th grade winner: Aadyn Criss
6th grade winner: Zoe Tlaczani Coyotl
Weekly Helpful Reminders
* We continue with remote learning through December 18th.
*Holiday Break will be from December 21, 2020 - January 1, 2021
* If you have a Chromebook from the school, these need to be plugged in every day! They need to be charging whenever not in use, as they do not work as well when they are allowed to 'die'. Thank you for your help with this!
School Fees
School fees are in your MyPaymentsPlus account. Please log-in to pay your students’ school fees as soon as possible. If you do not have an account set up, please create one to pay your student's school fees. https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome
Thank You!
eBackpack
Please make sure to check out the eBackpack for the latest flyers of activities and events!
PTA Corner
Thank you to all the families who participated in the Slate Hill Elementary night at BIBIBOP Asian Grill on Dec 9!! The PTA appreciates your support!!
The Slate Hill Elementary PTA is always eager to welcome new members! If you are interested in joining the PTA, the membership form is attached here.
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