Slate Hill Newsletter
11/5/2021
Costume Parade Fun!!
We hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween, and enjoyed the Slate Hill Costume Parade on October 29th! Please enjoy some pictures from the event. There were so many amazing costumes!!
2021 Holiday Assistance from Worthington Adopt a Family
Do you need some help for the holiday? Please fill out the Parent Google Form to apply by November 8th.
Are you interested in helping someone in need? Please fill out the Volunteer Form.
Slate Hill Author Visit!
Hello Slate Hill Stars!
Published author Jennifer Shaw is going to be visiting our school on Wednesday, November 17th, to read her book Dumplings Mean Family aloud and to talk to us about the writing process! Her book is based on her real-life family, and it’s an awesome picture book that is 32 pages with a hard cover! If you’d like to view the book trailer, go to this website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaxsyh8BJ8c&t=41s&ab_channel=JenniferShaw or scan the QR code on the left below!
If you’d like to pre-order a signed copy of her book, which she will deliver to our school on the day of her visit, please follow these steps by Fri 11/12/21:
Go to https://dumplingsmeanfamily.com/buy/school/ or scan the QR code on the right below
Select 2021-11-17 Slate Hill Elementary from the drop-down menu
Type your student’s teacher name in the box that says Teacher Name
Type your student’s name in the box that says Student Name
Then you can pay online! (That is the only way to order at this time.)
Book Trailer Book Order Form
If you have any questions, feel free to email me at ckochensparger@wscloud.org !
Please Consider Donating to the Annual Food Drive!
Vaccine Clinics Coming Soon!
Greetings Slate Hill families!
Columbus Public Health will be hosting vaccine clinics in our district on November 19th and 20th. The clinics will offer Covid shots, Covid boosters and Flu shots for families, staff and students. This includes ages 5-11. Parents should bring an ID and accompany their children to the clinic.
Building: Thomas Worthington High School (Auxiliary Gym)
Date: Friday, November 19th
Time: 3:30pm-7:00pm
Notes: Confirmed
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Building: Perry Middle School
Date: Saturday, November 20th
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Notes: Confirmed
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Building: Thomas Worthington
Date: Friday, December 10th
Time: 3:30pm-7:00pm
Notes: TBD
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Building: Perry Middle School
Date: Saturday, December 11th
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Notes: TBD
Stay Well,
Dawn Piccinich, RN,BSN, LSN
Melissa Keathley, RN, BSN, Health office assistant
PTA Corner - Upcoming Events & Activities!
*Please join us for the next PTA Meeting on Thursday, November 11th at 7:00pm in the Slate Hill Library!
*The winners of the Popsicle Party Contest (most parents to sign up for PTA by Oct. 1st) were Mrs. Bryan's 1st Grade class & Ms. Head's 2nd Grade class. These 2 classes will have Popsicle Parties next week!! Congratulations and Thank You to every family who joined the PTA!!
*If you are interested in ordering any Slate Hill Spirit Wear, please click on this link and browse all of the options!!
*If you would like to become a member, the Slate Hill PTA would love for you to join! The membership form is here. Feel free to complete the form and have your student turn it in to the school office. For any PTA related questions, please email slatehillpta@yahoo.com Thank you!!
Parent Tip of the Week!
Parent Tip from EL Teacher Mrs. Wilcox
Setting a routine in your home will have great benefits because children thrive on consistency. My tip is to set a school night bedtime that allows for your child to get at least 9-10 hours of sleep. You can help ease kids into bedtime by doing some special things that signal them it is time to wind down. For my children they showered and got pajamas on and then went to their rooms to select a book they wanted me to read. Spend some time reading to your child no matter how old they are. After that, share something that was hard or challenging for the day and just listen. Then we shared something from the day that made us smile or laugh. Last we either talked about what we were thankful for or said a prayer and then it was lights out. My family didn't allow electronics or tv's in their bedrooms because kids, just like adults, are tempted to watch or be on their phones. Make this time of the day a special time of sharing, decompressing and dialogue. Well rested kids help them to have rested brains ready for learning!
Panorama Survey (Family-School Relationships)
Dear Slate Hill Families,
We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate your child(ren) in our district.
New this year, we are asking families to participate in the Family-School Relationships Survey , a 20 minute survey, where you have the chance to tell us about your experiences with us as a school district. We want to better understand you and your families’ needs so that we continue to provide high quality, rigorous learning experiences that meet the needs of all our students.
The survey shouldn’t take more than 20 minutes to complete and will also be administered during the same two-week window as the student surveys - from November 8 - November 19, 2021.
Please note the following:
You will NOT need an access code. Once the survey is live on November 8, you will be able to just click the link to access the survey.
You will not be able to “stop and save” your responses. So, please set aside a time where you can complete the survey in one sitting.
If you have children at multiple schools, you will have to take a survey for each school.
- We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the Family-School Relationships survey, please don’t hesitate to contact us in the office at 614-450-5000.
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December 8th is Picture Re-Take Day!
Counselor's Corner
With the month of October comes many potential triggers for students. Many spooky and scary shows and movies (including the new Netflix hit that many students are watching : Squid Game) can be seen by children by browsing through channels, streaming options, and youtube videos.
This article does a great job reviewing how to monitor your child's media use and reviews the TV and game ratings for children. Additionally, here is a helpful article on setting up parental controls on common streaming services, which could be extremely helpful.
Please continue to find resources on the Slate Hill School Counseling Website and reach out if you have any questions or concerns!
Best,
Stefanee Loges
Stefanee Loges, MA
Licensed Professional School Counselor
Slate Hill Elementary School
614.450.5020
: @Counselor_Loges
Helpful Internet Resource
There is a federal program that helps eligible families pay for internet service. If you are interested in finding out additional information, please click the following link to find out additional information.
Reminder to Pay Classroom Fees & All Day Kindergarten Tuition!
If you qualified last year for the free & reduced program, you must fill out a new application each year after July 1st.
For any questions, please contact the Slate Hill office at 614-450-5000 or email hkmoffitt@wscloud.org
Please Remember to Update Your Emergency Contact Information!
Important Dates for 2021-22 School Year
November
10th: Board of Education Meeting - 7:30pm
11th: PTA Meeting - 7:00pm in the Library
17th: Author Visit @ Slate Hill
20th: Progress Reports Available Online
22nd: Board of Education Meeting - 7:30pm
24th-26th: Thanksgiving Break / No School
December
8th: Picture Re-take Day
14th: Chipotle Restaurant Night (4-8pm)
16th: Kindergarten Gingerbread Night (6-7:30pm)
22nd-Jan 4th: Winter Break / No School
2021-22 School Year Calendar
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