Weekly Violet Views 9/23/22
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Counselor's Corner
Testing
Our 2nd and 3rd graders will have testing in October. All testing will begin at 9:30 a.m. Please take note of the dates to coordinate scheduling appointments for your child. In order for your child to perform their best on a test, it is important they are well rested and eat a nutritious breakfast.
Gifted Identification:
- Thursday, October 6th - 2nd Grade students will take the Naglieri Assessment.
- Monday October 3rd, Tuesday October 4th, and Thursday October 6th - 3rd Grade students will take the CogAT Assessment
Each day of testing will take approximately 30 minutes.
Ohio's State Tests: 3rd Grade only
- Tuesday, October 18th - English Language Arts, Part 1
- Wednesday October 19th - English Language Arts, Part 2
Weekend Food Program
Violet Baptist Church offers a Weekend Food Program called H.O.P.E. This program was created to help those families in need of meals for their children over the weekend. This is offered to our students for FREE. Each student in the house is eligible. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Panorama Survey
We would like your child’s feedback via a 20-30 minute online survey that they will be completing at school. Note that only third and fourth grade students will take the survey. This survey will provide us with social and emotional learning (SEL) information. SEL is the process through which children and adults apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. These are the skill sets that promote success in life. We are partnering with Panorama Education to support us in the survey process.
Lisa Lowe
School Counselor
Violet Elementary School
(614) 548-1531
PTO News
Movie Night
Join us for PTO's Family Movie Night tonight (September 23rd) at 6:00 pm! We will be in the cafeteria at Violet for Disney Pixar's Lightyear. Bring your chairs and blankets, dinner or a snack and enjoy an evening of family fun. There will be free popcorn while supplies last. We hope to see you there!
Scholastic Book Fair September 26-30
The Violet PTO Scholastic Book Fair is next week, September 26-30! Students will have the opportunity to visit the Book Fair during their library time next week. By choosing their own books, kids are empowered to become stronger readers, and every book they buy earns rewards for our school. This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet, your child's digital payment account. Parents can set up eWallet before the Book Fair for worry-free, cash-free purchases. To shop online or set up eWallet, please go to: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/violetelementaryschool3
Happy Reading!
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No In-Person Classes on October 5th
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Parent Reminder
Nov. 8 Bond Issue Offers a Long-Term Solution to PLSD’s Overcrowding
The reality is our district is rapidly growing and we are running out of space to continue providing our current level of educational opportunities to our students. If passed, the bond issue will build a new junior high school building, provide renovations and other projects throughout the district including secure entryway upgrades, bring matching dollars from the state to Pickerington, and meet the enrollment growth needs facing our district.
If the Nov. 8 bond issue fails, the district will need to divert money from the daily operating budget in order to pursue temporary options to accommodate enrollment growth. The growth we are experiencing and our facility needs will become even more urgent as classrooms and buildings become more crowded. In addition, there is no guarantee that the state can make available the approximately $75 million in matching funds from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission in future years. Learn more about the upcoming bond issue here. Information about voting is available at www.VoteOhio.gov.
Notice of Language Assistance
Pickerington Schools ले सीमित अङ्ग्रेजी प्रवीणता (LEP) भएका व्यक्तिहरूसँग डिस्ट्रिक्टभर उपलब्ध सबै सेवा, क्रियाकलाप र कार्यक्रमहरूमा अर्थपूर्ण पहुँच र सहभागी हुन पाउने समान अवसर छ भनी सुनिश्चित गर्नका लागि उचित कदमहरू चाल्ने छ। LEP भएका विद्यार्थी र परिवारहरूसँग अर्थपूर्ण सञ्चार सुनिश्चित गर्ने र सबै विद्यार्थीहरूको शिक्षासँग सम्बन्धित जानकारी सञ्चार गर्ने PLSD को नीति हो। यो नीतिको अनुपालन गर्न आवश्यक पर्ने सबै सेवाहरू यस प्रकारको सहायता आवश्यक भएका विद्यार्थी र उहाँहरूका परिवारहरूलाई निःशुल्क रूपमा उपलब्ध गराइने छ। सहायताको लागि, कृपया 614-833-2110 मा कल गर्नुहोस्
Las escuelas de Pickerington tomarán medidas razonables para garantizar que las personas con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) tengan un acceso fácil y la misma oportunidad de participar en todos los servicios, actividades y programas disponibles en todo el distrito. La política de PLSD es asegurar una comunicación significativa con los estudiantes LEP, sus familias y comunicar información relacionada con la educación de todos los estudiantes. Todos los servicios necesarios para cumplir con esta política se proporcionarán a los estudiantes y sus familias que necesiten dicha asistencia de forma gratuita. Para obtener ayuda, llame al 614-833-2110.
Important Dates
September 23 PTO Movie Night 6:00pm
September 26-30 Fall Book Fair
October 3 3rd Grade Gifted Testing
October 4 3rd Grade Gifted Testing
October 6 2nd & 3rd Grade Gifted Testing
October 4 K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 5 Virtual Learning Day (No In-Person Classes)
October 10 No School K-8, Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 11 No School for Kindergarten Only, Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 13 K-12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences
October 18 3rd Grade State Testing
October 19 3rd Grade State Testing
October 27 Picture Re-take Day
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