Blue Ash Elementary NOVEMBER
November 21, 2017
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
We love our community
Scientifically we know that raking thick layers of leaves off of our lawns helps the grass to get the water, air and nutrients that it needs to continue to grow healthy.
But emotionally we know that helping others is something that makes people happy - the people who receive, and the people who give. And THAT seems to be the best reason of all.
Aviation Station
Music Newsletter - link below
ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPTIONAL TESTING FOR IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS
You may request that your child be tested on the Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT). If you wish to have your child participate in this round of testing, all requests must be made through the below online link by December 6th. If you have a child in 2nd and/or 4th grade, they will take the test during school with their class. For other grade levels, we are offering an optional testing opportunity. In order to decrease disruption to your child's instruction, this testing opportunity will take place on Saturday, December 9, at Maple Dale from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for all four elementary buildings.
Please note it is the parents' responsibility to provide transportation to and from Maple Dale on morning of testing. Also please note Sycamore cannot use kindergarten or first grade scores for gifted placement.
Start Talking! - Drug Prevention Program
Governor John R. Kasich and First Lady Karen W. Kasich previously launched Start Talking!, an initiative to give parents, guardians, educators and community leaders the tools to start the conversation with Ohio’s youth about the importance of living healthy, drug-free lives.
Through this effort, you will have access to an array of programs aimed at arming parents, guardians, teachers and students with resources that could, in time, help your young people resist the lure of drugs and ultimately turn the tide of abuse in our state.
http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Start-Talking
Recent posting:
~~PTO INFORMATION~~
Ready for chess?
We are excited to offer the next session of the BAE chess club, 13 weeks of learning or improving how to play chess so you are ready to take on your opponent and give him or her a good game.
CLICK HERE for registration
School for Scholars help wanted!
Fun, Creative People to Teach School for Scholars at Blue Ash Elementary! Love kids and want to teach? Have a hobby you want to share?
Almost anything goes!
How about Juggling?
Teaching Chess or Kid Friendly Card Games?
Know any fun Jump-Roping Games and Songs?
Origami and other Paper Crafts?
Cheerleading or Line Dancing?
What about Creating Art with Food?
Know any Cool, Safe Science Experiments?
Have any Musical Talent?
THINK about your hobbies, your talents, and your interests... Why not SHARE them with the great kids at BAE!!!!
School for Scholars: School for Scholars (SFS) is an after school enrichment program for all BAE students!
We are in need of SFS Teachers.
If you have a talent to share and are available on Monday or Tuesday afternoons from 3:30pm to 5pm from January 22 through March 6, only 6 classes, we would love for YOU to teach a class!
SFS Teachers are compensated for their time.
We are interested in having a wide variety of fun and/or educational classes.
Teachers may be anyone.
For more information and to propose a class fill out the form at this link www.tinyurl.com/sfs118 by November 30th.
If you have any additional questions please contact Debbie Flinchpaugh-Kirby by November 30th at SchoolforscholarsBAE@gmail.com.