Blue Ash Elementary
October 12 , 2018
October is Anti-Bullying Month
It is not enough to just be aware. We are all charged with doing all we can to prevent and stop bullying in our schools and our communities. And October is not the only time that these reminders are important. The prevention of bullying is a focus for our school all year long.
Every day we focus on our "Four Be's at BAE" - Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be a Problem Solver. We learn how important kindness, empathy and inclusion are; and we practice everyday. We learn how to recognize bullying behaviors and how to problem solve to make our school a safe and supportive place for all of our classmates.
Parents, please remember to ask your children frequently about their day. Have them share their experiences with you so that in the event that they are having difficulty with friendships, we can all work together to support them.
Below is a link that you can access for more information about what parents can do to help prevent bullying.
https://www.stopbullying.gov/what-you-can-do/index.html#parents
Thank you for partnering with us to create a school and community where everyone feels safe, welcome and supported.
Veterans Day Assembly
We would love for our Blue Ash Elementary students' relatives who are active military members or veterans to join us for a Veterans Day Assembly on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 10:00 A.M - 11:00 A.M.
If you, or a relative are a veteran or are currently in the service, and would like to attend our assembly, please use the link below to complete the RSVP form.
Haunted Festival
HAUNTED FESTIVAL: NOVEMBER 2, 2018, 5:00-9:00pm
We are looking forward to Haunted Festival, our annual family friendly night of fun for the entire community. There will be food, games, baked goods, prizes, class baskets, Bid 'n Buy, Blue Ash Bashes, and much more. Come in your favorite family-appropriate (non-spooky) costume. Haunted Fest is the PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year. We are so excited to have you join us! Invite your friends! The flyer and all details can be found online at: https://tinyurl.com/HauntedFest2018
HAUNTED FEST DONATION COMPETITION:
Our Donation Competition is running right now and the grade that collects the most items wins a savory popcorn treat. Donations should be placed in bins labeled by grade in the school lobby. We need:
1. Books - new or gently used books for kids ages 1-12
2. Class Basket Items - we encourage each student to bring in one item for Class Baskets. See list of basket themes per grade.
3. Candy and Trinkets - used as game prizes during Haunted Fest
HAUNTED FEST VOLUNTEERS
We need volunteers to:
Host a Blue Ash Bash
Bring in Baked Goods on November 2
Help Decorate, Set-up, and Take Down HF - Our second night of decorating will be with the NIGHT OWLS 10/18 @ 7:30 PM. Bring a glue gun!
A huge thank you to all our families who have donated to our Class Baskets! Please keep those donations coming! To make it easier on those who still wish to donate, we've created sign up forms for items that are still needed to fill the class themes. Chose your child's grade level, sign up for an item, then send it in with your student no later than October 25th. Thank you for your support!
Kindergarten
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CAFAD2FA3F49-kindergarten
1st Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CAFAD2FA3F49-1stgrade'
2nd Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CAFAD2FA3F49-2ndgrade
3rd Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CAFAD2FA3F49-3rdgrade
4th Grade
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CAFAD2FA3F49-4thgrade2
Our donation competition totals for this week:
Kindergarten 74
1st 188
2nd. 95
3rd. 71
4th. 196
Restaurant night @ Chipotle, Tuesday, October 16th from 4-8! Scan the barcode or show to cashier to give 20% back to BAE.
Game Collection
Thank you!
Notes from our Nurse
Vision and hearing screenings will be administered on 10/17/18, 10/19/18 & 10/22/18 to all children in kindergarten, first and third grade as required by state law.
Why is it important to have your child’s vision screened?
According to the Ohio Department of Health, young children with vision problems do not know the way that they see the world is not the way they should be seeing it! Without early detection and treatment, children’s vision problems can lead to permanent vision loss and learning difficulties.
Vision screening will consist of one or more of the following:
1. Distance visual acuity - ability to see objects far away
2. Binocular vision - how well your child’s eyes work together
3. Color vision - ability to see colors
4. Near visual acuity - ability to see objects up close How will the results be shared?
If your child does not pass the vision screening, the school nurse will send a letter to share the results and may make a recommendation for further evaluation by an eye care specialist.
Why is it important to have your child’s hearing screened?
According to the Ohio Department of Health, hearing is important for speech, language development, reading and learning. A hearing screening can detect if your child needs further hearing testing. Even if your child has passed a hearing screening previously, their hearing can change. Hearing problems can be related to medical problems. Hearing loss is invisible and child may appear to be not paying attention.
Hearing screening will consist of one or more of the following tests:
Audiometry - Screening of hearing acuity
A hearing screening only provides a snapshot of how your child performs on the day the test was administered and is not a substitute for a complete hearing evaluation by an audiologist. If your child fails either part of the screening, a rescreen will be completed within three weeks and letter with referral made the child does not pass
If you have any questions about the school vision and hearing screening program please call the school nurse at 513 686-1713 or email at wyrickd@sycamoreschools.org.
Vision and Hearing Screening, we need volunteers - Sign up below
The Vision and Hearing Screening dates at BAE for 2018-2019 school year are:
Wednesday, October 17
Friday, October 19
Monday, October 22
We will have two volunteer screening windows per day:
Morning Screening: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Afternoon Screening: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Each screening time has been divided into two shorter sessions, or you may opt to volunteer for the whole morning or afternoon screening time.
If you're not available the entire session but still want to volunteer, please email Sara Rosenthal (srosenth1@gmail.com) and we will try to accommodate your schedule! Ideally we would love to have at least 2 parent volunteers at all times.
The Sign-up Genius link is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508084EADAF23A3F58-baevision
Thank you!
ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPTIONAL TESTING FOR IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS
Parents,
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 8, at Maple Dale from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for all four elementary buildings. To sign up your child for this opportunity, please click here.
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.
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Box Tops
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Aviator Homecoming
PARADE: 4:45 pm The parade kicks off at 4:45 pm in downtown Montgomery from the parking lot near Shelly Drive & Ted Gregory Lane and proceeds down Zig Zag to Cooper and ends at the stadium.
TAILGATE: 5:15 pm Stay for the tailgate immediately following the parade in the north end zone of the stadium. Food is provided by City Barbeque and tickets can be purchased for $4 each at the entry.
GAME: 7:00 pm Tickets can be purchased at the stadium the night of the game or during the week at the Athletic Office at SHS. Student tickets may be purchased at the JH on Friday at lunch
Flight Fest
IT'S ONLY ONE WEEK UNTIL...
SYCAMORE JUNIOR HIGH'S 8TH ANNUAL AVIATOR FLIGHT FEST 5K/10K RACE & FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 at Sycamore Junior High!
Join us for a wonderful community event ! Starting with a Race promoting health & wellness and a Festival immediately afterwards. An entertaining social event for Sycamore students and families to enjoy with food, games, prizes, a raffle, and a Silent Auction! Meet and mingle with current Sycamore Junior High students, their families, and teachers. Visit the the Junior High, whether it is a first time or your first time back since you graduated.
REGISTER FOR THE RACE & GET MORE AVIATOR FLIGHT FEST INFORMATION at WWW.AVIATORFLIGHTFEST.COM !
It's Not Too Late To:
- REGISTER for the race.
- Preview and Bid on SILENT AUCTION items
- Buy your RAFFLE AND FOOD/GAME TICKETS
Race registrations will be taken at Flight Fest right up until the Start of the Race!
SILENT AUCTION (formerly Bid-n-Buy)
Auction Is Live, Bid Now!
Go to www.aviatorfligtfest.com to see and bid on Flight Fest Silent Auction items. Auction Items will be displayed at Flight Fest. Bidding closes 1:30pm 10/20/18.
Pick Up Your Registration Packet At:
Fleet Feet on Thursday, Oct 18 from 4-8pm
The Crossings Of Blue Ash, 9525 Kenwood Rd., Cincinnati, Oh 45242
Please contact Michelle Ciotola at avesflightfest@gmail.com with any questions regarding Aviator Flight Fest.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING SYCAMORE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS!
G.E.A.R
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