Greene Notes
January 19, 2024
GREENE SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK!
Visiting Author: March 14th & 15th
A book is a gift you can open again and again and again! In preparation for the upcoming author visit, our staff and students will dive into the amazing work of author Stuart Gibbs. Mrs. Carlton in partnership with our ELA teachers will be supporting student opportunities to sample the many varieties of Stuart Gibbs work. Through book tastings, audio books, First Chapter Friday's, homeroom read aloud time, and more, students will continue explore the 5 best selling middle grade series which are described as "fun, fast-paced, and entertaining". Information regarding the Stuart Gibbs author visit will continue to be provided to students and families.
WEEK AT A GLANCE
Monday, January 22nd (D Day): Yellow Team-iSpace Field Trip
Tuesday, January 23rd (A Day): Winter Reading MAP Testing
Wednesday, January 24th (B Day):Winter Math MAP Testing
Thursday, January 25th (C Day): Orange Team-iSpace Field Trip
Friday, January 26th (D Day): Orange Team-iSpace Field Trip
KEY INFORMATION
Lunch and Recess
Reminder: 3rd Quarter Changes
On Tuesday, January 16th our fifth and sixth grade team combinations for lunch and recess switched. This allows for students throughout the building to see and meet Greene classmates from different teams. Our hope is to reunite many friends from elementary school as well as help foster new and lasting friendships as students get to know one another throughout the remainder of the year. Teams will again be switched for fourth quarter allowing all teams the opportunity to have lunch and recess with one another. Below we have included the new rotation for each team/grade level for this quarter.
5th Grade
Green/Yellow - Lunch at 10:46, Recess at 11:09
Red/Orange - Recess at 10:46, Lunch at 11:09
6th Grade
Purple/Blue - Lunch at 11:36, Recess at 11:59
White/Gray - Recess at 11:36, Lunch at 11:59
Greene School Lost and Found
This Week's Lost and Found Items
Is your child missing a hat, glove, water bottle, book, sweatshirt, etc...? Please view our Greene School Lost and Found slideshow. This is updated weekly in hopes that lost items find their homes!
Winter Map Testing
January 23rd & 24th
This week, on Tuesday and Wednesday, students will take the Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) assessment in the areas of Reading and Math. MAP Growth results provide information regarding each student’s learning, performance, achievement, and growth allowing teachers to plan instruction according to their individual and overall learning needs. MAP reports contain information including what students already know, what they are ready to learn, and possible areas of instructional focus. Comparative data is also available to understand where students are performing in relation to their peers.
A few suggestions to help your student:
1. Get a good night of sleep prior to the test date.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast (at home and/or purchases the school breakfast).
3. Arrives at school on time.
4. Gently Encourage your student to do their best. While we all want our students to do their best, we also want the students to not feel excess stress or anxiety.
If you would like additional information or have questions, please consult the MAP Parent Toolkit. We appreciate your help in making the administration of the MAP assessment a positive and successful experience for your Greene School student.
After School Activities
Student Dismissal
A number of after school activities occur on the same day and time after for students. Unfortunately, at times, this leads to the overflow of traffic onto Kenwood Road if the student pickup protocol is not followed. While it is outstanding that we have so many students participating in Greene extracurricular programs, please remember tp arrive at the indicated end time of your child's activity. If arriving early, or your child is not present for pickup, please use the available parking spaces. Families can meet their child at the front entrance upon dismissal. This dismissal procedure is designed to maintain traffic flow and support the efficiency of students being dismissed.
Winter Conferences
February 15th
Winter in-person conferences will be held on Thursday, February 15th from 4:00-7:30 and are scheduled based on teacher/team request. If your child's teacher/team determines a need for a conference, they will be in communication directly with families to secure a time. If you do not receive communication from your child's teacher, it has been determined that there is not a need for a winter conference. As always, feel free to reach out to your child's team at any time if you have any questions or concerns or if you believe there is a specific need for a conference.
6th to 7th Grade Transition Information
Attention All 6th Grade Families
As we are beginning the second semester, please be on the lookout for emails from Sycamore Junior High regarding your student's transition to 7th grade. Upcoming events, timelines, scheduling, and more will be communicated to families via email. Do not hesitate to reach out to EH Greene or Sycamore Junior High with questions.
Junior High Choir Auditions
The Sycamore Junior High choirs are looking to add many amazing 6th graders to their choirs next year. Students do not have to be in choir this year to participate in choir at the Junior High. Deborah Stein, SJH choir director, will be visiting our 6th grade choirs and General Music classes in the next couple of weeks to provide more information and audition the students. Interested 6th grade students who are NOT in general music/choir this year should audition on Thursday, February 1st from 2:50-3:15 in the choir room at EH Greene. This is a stress free audition with no singing experience required. Students should have transportation to pick them up at 3:15. You may email Mrs. Stein (steind@sycamoreschools.org) if you have any additional questions. Watch THIS VIDEO to see some of the fun things your kids can look forward to in JH choir.
Rising 7th Grade information Night
February 13th 6:30 - 8pm at Sycamore Junior High: Get information on the scheduling process, requirements, similarities/differences between EHG/JH, etc...
Attention: Parents of 6th Grade Students
Two immunizations are required by the state of Ohio (ORC 3313.67) before the start of 7th grade. Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis booster) and Meningitis (MCV4). Your child may already have had them at their 11 year old check up. If so please obtain a copy of those immunizations. If not, please make an appointment for your students to get these two immunizations. Once you have obtained copies of TDAP and MCV4, send them to Laurie Dobrowolski RN at E.H. Greene Intermediate School.
Thank you!
Email: dobrowolskil@sycamoreschools.org and copy schollc@sycamoreschools.org Fax: (513) 792-6172
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Important News for EHG Parents
Free Feminine Hygiene Products
Ohio has recently enacted a program to place free feminine hygiene products in all schools that serve students in grades 6-12. The information below outlines the requirements put into effect from the State of Ohio:
To increase student wellness and address barriers that prevent students from engaging in learning, schools and districts are now required to provide feminine hygiene (menstrual) products for students in grades six through twelve. In the 2022-23 school year, there were over 476,000 female students in grades six through twelve that this new requirement will impact.
Effective Oct. 3, 2023, Ohio Law requires each traditional public school district, community school, STEM school, chartered nonpublic school and other public school with school buildings that enroll girls in grades six through twelve to provide free menstrual products. Schools may choose to provide free products to a broader range of grade levels. By providing access to free menstrual products, schools eliminate a barrier to regular attendance and promote healthy habits.
Over Winter Break, Greene custodial staff installed dispensers in all girls’ restrooms that will supply feminine napkins only. In consultation with Nurse Dobrobowlski, the following message will be displayed on all dispensers:
These products are free to all EHG girls. Please only take what you need so there is enough for everyone.
If you need to change your pad, please take the old pad, wrap it in toilet paper and throw it away in the dispenser. Please do not try to flush old pads down the toilet.
If you get your period for the first time and want to call home to talk to a parent, please let your teacher or Nurse D know. If you bleed through your clothes, please see Nurse D. for new underwear. She can also talk to you if you are worried or scared about having your period. If the dispenser is empty, please tell your teacher or Mrs. Thomas in the office and they will let the custodians know it needs to be refilled.
Thank you for talking with your child about this dispenser. If there are any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Ann Marie Reinke at reinkea@sycamoreschools.org.
Report Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation
To view the complete policy, visit www.sycamoreschools.org under the Board of Education tab. Scroll down to "Policies", search for policy "JFCF" and "JFCG-P. To report an incident of harassment, intimidation, or bullying, go to the district's website or on the individual school's website under "Bullying Prevention" for further information.
Cell Phone Reminders
Cell phones are not permitted to be used or carried by students during instructional hours unless instructed to do so for classroom usage by a certified staff member. Consequences for violating this policy may include, but are not limited to:
1st Offense Warning issued to the student, phone returned to locker, parent notification.
2nd Offense Cell phone remains in office, student pick up at end of day, parent notification.
3rd Offense Parent/Guardian responsible for picking up the phone.
4th and Subsequent Repeated violations are considered insubordination and will result in further consequences. Parent/Guardian responsible for picking up the phone.
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Media Center Volunteers
Thank you for volunteering at Greene Media Center! We have a daily need for 1 shelver for a 1-hour period. You are welcome to shelve at any time between 8am-2:30pm. Our Media Specialist, Mrs. Carlton, will be available for a brief tour and questions when you volunteer.
All the Jan-Feb volunteer dates are in this signup, so please sign up for as many slots as you wish!
If your plans change, please update your signup or inform Kristine Kahl at 817-675-8023, so we can ensure another volunteer can sub in. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA9A729AAFD0-46752555-janfeb#/
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
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