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Evening Street Elementary School February 2013 Issue 5
Mary Rykowski, Principal Marsha Given, Secretary 885 Evening Street, Worthington, OH 43085 614-450-4400
2012-2013 Newsletter - Anne Focht, Editor
February 7th
Yearbook Picture Day
February 11th – 14th Parent Conferences
February 15th
No School Parent Conferences
February 18th
No School President’s Day
February 23rd PTA Casino Night
at the MAC – 7:00-11:00 p.m.
February 26th PTA meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Principal’s Message HIGHLIGHTS Thank you for understanding and complying with our increased efforts to strengthen the security of Evening Street. Mrs. Given and Mrs. Focht even tracked down Dr. Tucker on a recent visit to make certain he signed in at the office. He said they passed the test as he was checking to see which buildings followed safety precautions with visitors. We received an A+! The Worthington Police are also keeping an extra eye on us, as they are frequently driving by and coming inside the building to check in. For the convenience of our parents, we have designated 5 of our staff parking spaces on the north side of our main parking lot as ‘Visitor Parking’. Hopefully, this will help the walking distance for parents when coming to pick up a sick child or drop items off – especially, since the Worthington Police are actively ticketing for vehicles parked in the front bus lane. At the district level, a Safety and Security Committee has been formed to make recommendations on how to improve security in the school buildings. A facility audit regarding the safety of each building will be conducted. The audit will inspect the building exterior and interior, and review staff training procedures. Funds have also been procured to improve counseling and mental health services offered to students. Our One Leg at a Time student group instituted a new way to recognize students who are positive role models. Students receive red tickets from their teachers when they display behavior which exemplifies non-bully traits, once a month a ticket will be chosen from the nominations. We will make a cardboard cut-out of that person as a visual reminder to students to not be a bully. This past month our first student was chosen. Congratulations to Mac Thomas, who is indeed a model student who exemplifies the principles of the One Leg at a Time anti-bully campaign. This quarter is history making, as it is the first time your elementary age child will be able to retrieve grades on-line through Infinite Campus. If you have difficulty accessing your child’s grades, please notify your child’s teacher and they will print a hard copy for you. Grades will be finalized January 22, 2013. Your child will receive Related Arts grades this quarter. Parent conferences will be held the week of February 11, 2013. Our goal is to have 100% parent participation. We met this goal in our fall quarter and expect to reach it again this winter quarter. The staff has collected quite a bit of data regarding your child’s learning to share with you, so please be sure to set an appointment time if you have not done so. We value you as partners in your child’s educational journey.
Thank you, Mary Rykowski
Phone number change reminder……
Last year, our phone numbers changed. Therefore, the 883 prefix numbers will
no longer accessible. Therefore, please
make note that our
new number is
450-4400.
WARNING: Worthington Police ARE issuing tickets!!
Time to wake up from your long winter’s nap and get excited for this year’s Science Celebration! As hard as it is to believe, it’s nearly time for our annual
Evening Street Science Fair. Please be sure to encourage your student(s) to begin preparations for
their entry in our Annual Evening Street Science Celebration.
This year's event will take place on March 12th (with set-up on the evening of March 11th). We're hoping to see our veteran scientists, as well as, some new participants this year! The event is
non-competitive and all grade levels are welcome. The Science Celebration chairs will be visiting
the classrooms in late January, so be on the look-out for the packet of information. There will also
be extras available in the Evening Street office.
If you are available to volunteer as a "listener" for our aspiring scientists, please email Alli Woods
at [email protected] or Amy Farrell at [email protected]. We will split the participants
into two groups and have parents visit students as they explain their projects on the morning of
March 12th
. We need lots of "ears"! So mark your calendars for March 12th and please contact
either Alli or Amy if you have any questions.
March 12, 2013
Student Drop Off and Pick Up The front of the school is reserved for buses & emergency vehicles ONLY!!
And Worthington Police WILL ticket cars parked in the bus lane. If you need to pick your child up for an appointment or illness during school hours, please be sure to park in the lot. Five spaces have been designated in the north side of the lot for your convenience
Car drop off and pick-up is in the BACK of school at the south end of the parking lot. At dismissal
the students are supervised by two office personnel who assist them getting into their cars.
EVENING
STREET
Our Visitor/Volunteer badges seem to have wondered off from the office. If you happen to see any lingering around your house, please send them back to to us!! THANKS!
ROCKS!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to all E.S. students for collecting $1,911.63 for Penny
Harvest this fall. Students will now begin researching various organizations
to determine which agencies they will donate their proceeds toward.
Penny Harvest update………….
The Worthington Police Department is hosting a CITIZEN POLICE ACADEMY. Participants will have an opportunity to see aspects of what it is like to be a law enforcement officer and gather an understanding of the necessary tools and information needed to perform the job. For more information, please contact the Worthington Division of Police, 885-4463. Also, additional information is attached at the bottom of this newsletter.
Help make a difference at Evening Street. Most schools have a computer lab, at Evening Street we have a C.O.W—Computer on Wheels. We entered the NBC Make a Difference contest to try to gain ten more laptops to add to our COW. Beginning February 4th through March 7th the public can vote for our proposal. Voting is limited to one (1) vote per Voter and per IP address per day. At the conclusion of the Public Voting Period, the voting results will be tabulated. Entries in each division that receive the highest number of overall votes will be declared Viewers’ Choice Finalists, for a total of six (6) Viewers’ Choice Finalists. Help our children who become frustrated when they cannot use technology to do research because the class computers and the COW laptops are in use! To vote, visit the NBC Make a Difference website.
TESTING Testing Coordinator, Cindy Leonard [email protected]
When you are making appointments and travel plans for this spring, please keep the following testing dates in mind. Also, please make sure your child gets plenty of rest before the test. Jan. 14-March 8 K-12 OTELA (ESL only) Feb. 11-22 Gr. 2 InView/Terra Nova Apr. 22-Apr. 29 Gr. 3 OAA (Reading -April 22/Math – April 24) Gr. 4 OAA (Reading – April 23/Math – April 25) Gr. 5 OAA (Reading – April 22/Math – April 24/Sci – April 26) Gr. 6 OAA (Reading – April 23/Math – April 25) *Please note: OAA testing it will be given from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. each day. Tests are given in 2½ hour increments and cannot be interrupted once a test has started that day. Makeup tests are administered on the days in between assigned testing days.
We need your…. For the NBC4 Make A Difference Contest
Mrs. Jarzecki’s Music Corner
[email protected] In music class, the Kindergartners are working on counting syllables in songs, playing the steady beat, and differentiating between high and low pitches. The First graders have been learning the pitches So, Mi, and La and they continue to learn new songs on the xylophone. They have also been making up creative motions to the song, “Snowflakes.” The Second graders learned two songs and a poem about Martin Luther King Jr. They have also been singing the notes Do, Re, Mi, So, and La on melody flash cards. The Third graders have been playing non-pitched percussion instruments to the instrumental, “12th Street Rag.” They have also been working with a partner to sing and dance to “Rockin’ Robin.” The Fourth graders are playing “Follow the Drinking Gourd” and “B A Galactic Explorer” on their recorders. They also learned a song about Martin Luther King Jr. The Fifth graders just finished up an instrumental piece for recorders, piano, and xylophones. They have started their Broadway unit. The Sixth graders are working on their guitar unit and learning to play, “Ode to Joy.” The Sixth graders recently started working on their musical, “The Little Mermaid Jr.” which will be performed on March 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the Kilbourne Middle School auditorium. They will perform for grades K-2 on March 20th at 12:50 p.m. and for grades 3-6 on March 21st at 12:50 p.m. There will be a special show for parents and family on March 20th at 5:00. All performances are at KMS.
During the month of January I was back in the classrooms and discussed the following topics: Feelings (K), Feeling Angry (1st), Empathy & Friendship (2nd), Conflict Resolution (3rd), Bullying & Friendship (4th), Reputations (5th) & Healthy Coping Skills (6th). Topics for the month of February are: Feelings (K), Self-Esteem (1st), Self-Esteem & Respecting Differences (2nd), Internet Safety (3rd), Bullying (4th), Cyberbullying (5th), Cyberbullying & Internet Safety (6th) The Character Trait of the Month for December was Compassion and January was Tolerance. Throughout December & January, students & teachers were nominated for the Character Trait of the Month bulletin board. Their pictures were displayed with an example of how they showed these character traits. The following students & teachers were nominated for December (Compassion): Abby Stevenson, Mason Fields, Kate Stone, Gabrielle Peveler, Maggie Erickson, Pearl Schafer, Audra Pees, Mrs. Chizmar, Mrs. Benedict, Grace Hamor, Ray Jewell, and Mrs. Brinegar. The following were nominated for January (Tolerance): Abby Taylor, Maggie Potter, Riley Chase, Mrs. Matson, Kate Stone, Curtis Schriner, Mrs. Walker, Noah Hower, and Mrs. Gentner. February’s character trait is Honesty. Nominations for honesty can be made by staff AND students. If your child would like to nominate a peer, please have them see me!
Counselor Connection with Mrs. Stack ([email protected])
News from ‘Art Man’ (Mr. Moffatt) [email protected] The sixth grade students are working on a project with three objectives. Students created designs that will
demonstrate radial symmetry. These designs are used for a relief printmaking process. Finally, color will be
added to the finished prints. The colored print designs will demonstrate a variety of color theories, such as
analogous, warm/cool colors, or monochromatic. I am excited about the diversity of the designs and
creative expressions of the color choices within the requirements of the
assignment.
LIBRARY/MEDIA UPDATE Sharon Strock, Media Specialist
[email protected] Students returned from Winter Break and spent most of January taking MAP tests during our
library time. We will get back to regular rotations in February!
Kindergartners are now allowed to have two books checked out at a time! This change has
been very exciting for them! I will also work with their classroom teachers to support
instruction (February and March is time for their continent travel study!).
Sixth graders have been discussing digital footprints! It’s important for them to know that what is put on the internet,
stays on the internet! And, that you often don’t have control over who might send something you wrote to another
person! Look for a challenge in the near future! Can they or will they give up all technology for one day??? The
message to students is to be cautious, careful and selective with online usage!
Our fifth graders will be learning how to insert a picture into a document so it doesn’t distort, and will be learning how to
cite sources for those pictures. Learning how to format pictures correctly is important as their writings become lengthier
and more detailed. Bibliographic citations will also be taught to all upper grades (4-6).
First, second and third graders will be building computer and library skills over the next few months. Type to Learn will
be introduced to second graders (currently used with grades 3-6 to practice keyboarding skills).
Phys. Ed. with Mr. Brinegar
[email protected] Evening Street's intermediate students have been finishing up their floor hockey unit and soon will begin an
archery unit. Primary grades continue to develop their gross motor skills by playing a variety of cooperative games and a series of active learning centers.
Floor hockey intramurals is a ‘before school’ activity for students in grades 4-6. All the students that were
interested in playing will be assigned to a team, and then be given a schedule as to when each team is
playing. Each team plays once a week sometimes two. Games start a 7:30 in the gym. Students may arrive a few minutes before their games. Mr. Moffatt also assists with intramurals. I always find this fun, it gives
our students an extra opportunity to get some exercise during the time of the year when it gets hard to go outside and play.
The Eagle Café Shelley Warner, Cafeteria Manger [email protected] Watch for some changes to the lunch menus starting in February. We are adding some other choices for students, hoping to increase participation with lunches. Your paper menu should be coming home sometime next week. If you don’t get one, they are available in the office or on the district website under Food Service. With intramural hockey starting next week before school, a reminder that breakfast is available to all students from 8:00-8:15 a.m. each morning. The breakfast choices should be on the back of your paper lunch menus. So if your child isn’t hungry before they go to hockey, they can get breakfast here at school after they play! We are selling 16.9 oz. bottles of water for $.50 which can be purchased from their meal accounts as well. Thanks to all who are managing their child’s lunch accounts online! Don’t forget that you have to sign up for low balance alerts, they do not happen automatically.
A few quick reminders:
...Remember to send your Friday Folders back to school after you have cleaned them out. It is much
appreciated by the Friday Folder Team.
...The next PTA meeting is January 22nd at 7:00pm in the cafeteria.
...We can always use Project MORE Volunteers. The more volunteers (no pun intended), the more
children can be placed in the program. Project MORE requires 1/2 hour each week during which you will work with a student helping them with their reading skills. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Rykowski.
Mark your calendars! CASINO NIGHT is back!! If you attended last year, you are well aware of how much fun the evening is!! If you didn't, here's your chance. The date is Saturday February 23rd from 7:00pm - 11:00pm at the MAC.
Tickets are $25 per person. Terrific food from area restaurants is included with ticket price), as well as play money and silent auction items; along with Karaoke!! It's a great night to mix and mingle with other parents. Mark your calendars. More information will be sent home. ‘Save the Date’ flyer can be viewed at the bottom of this newsletter.
Box Tops Mania!! A special thanks to Lynne Wentz for her coordination of the Box Tops Program. We have earned $1,787.40! Thanks to everyone for their clipping and checking expiration dates for her. At ten-cents each, that's a lot of Box Tops!! We're sure Lynne's next contest will be a hit again! For more information check out their website at: http://www.boxtops4education.com
PTA NEWS Penny Jones, President
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR IS MARCH 4TH – APRIL 20TH.
Do you want your child to:
be with friends and develop social skills?
be active and learn about healthy lifestyles?
be challenged by a variety of recreational experiences?
participate in hands-on projects designed to enhance academic learning?
enjoy all these positive experiences in a safe, fun, and convenient environment?
CARE AFTER SCHOOL may be the place for you!! Care After School (CAS)* , is a self-supporting, non-profit school age child care provider which operates programs in Worthington Elementary School each day that school is in session. CAS provides safe, enjoyable, and affordable experiences for children. A nutritious snack is served each day and children participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities such as fitness, music, building and transportation, games, arts and crafts, hand-on science, dramatic play, sports, math, literacy, special events, homework, outdoor play, and more! CAS registration forms and fees are required to enroll. 2013-2014 registration information and forms will be available online beginning March 4
th at www.careafterschool.com . For more information on the CAS
program, please visit our website or contact the CAS office at 614-431-2266.
Calendar of Events February Quality of the Month – Honesty Feb 1 Phoenix presentation for 6
th graders in the MPR 9:30 to 10:15
Feb 4 & Mar 4 Late Start for MS/HS Feb 4 OLAAT meeting in room 200 -- 3 to 4 pm Feb 7 Yearbook Picture Day Feb 13 Parent Conferences (evening) Feb 11-14 Parent Conferences Feb 15 (No Classes) Potential Calamity Makeup Day Feb 18 President’s Day (No Classes) Feb 20 No Homework Wednesday Feb 22 Wellness for Life Fridays . . . . Heart Health Feb 23 Casino Night 7 to 11 p.m. at the MAC Feb 25 OLAAT meeting in room 200 -- 3 to 4 pm Feb 26 PTA at 7 p.m.
March Quality of the Month – Diligence Mar 9 Chess Tournament Mar 11 OLAAT meeting in room 200 -- 3 to 4 pm Mar 11 Science Fair – set up 3 to 4 pm and 6 to 7:30 pm in the gym Mar 12 Science Fair Open House 7 to 8 pm in the gym Mar 19 PTA at 7 p.m. Mar 20 No Homework Wednesday Mar 20 6
th Gr Musical at 12:50 p.m. for K – 2 & 5:00 p.m. for 6
th gr. parents at KMS
Mar 21 6th Gr Musical at 12:50 p.m. for Gr. 3 – 6 and 7:00 pm for community at KMS
Mar 22 Early Release for ES at 1:50 March 25- 29 Spring Vacation (5 days)
4th Period April 1 – May 30
April Quality of the Month –Commitment Apr 1 Classes Resume & Late Start MS/HS Apr 11 Classroom Mini Panoramic / 6
th grade picture
Apr 11 2nd
grade Musical at 1:15 K - 3 7:00 p.m. performance Apr 11 Art Show – time tbd Apr 12 Wellness for Life Fridays . . . . Fitness Apr 17 No Homework Wednesday Apr 18 Play based observation for incoming kindergarteners in the gym Apr 19 Play based observation for incoming kindergarteners in the gym Apr 23 PTA at 7 p.m. Apr 25 Senior Tea – 3:00-4:00 p.m.
May Quality of the Month –Trustworthiness May 2 KMS choir and band performance at 1:00 in the gym May 3 E.S. Carnival 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. May 3-9 Spring Book Fair in Library May 9 Choir and Band Concert and Intermediate Art Show at 12:45 and 7:00 p.m. May 13 Late Start MS/HS May 15 No Homework Wednesday May 17 Super Games Day May 27 Memorial Day (No Classes) May 28 Kindergarten Picnic May 28 PTA at 7 p.m. May 30 Last Day of Classes for Students May 31 Professional Day/ Potential Calamity Makeup Day
June Quality of the Month – Moral Courage June 3-7 Potential Calamity Makeup Day
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For More
Information On
Casino Night
& Care After School registration
& Citizen’s Policy Academy
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013-14
SCHOOL YEAR
IS MARCH 4 – APRIL 20!
Do you want your child to:
be with friends and develop social skills?
be active and learn about healthy lifestyles?
be challenged by a variety of recreational experiences?
participate in hands-on projects designed to enhance academic learning?
enjoy all these positive experiences in a safe, fun and convenient
environment?
CARE AFTER SCHOOL may be the place for you!
Care After School (CAS)*, is a self-supporting, non-profit school age child
care provider which operates programs in Worthington Elementary Schools
each day that school is in session. CAS provides safe, enjoyable, and
affordable experiences for children. A nutritious snack is served each day
and children participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities such as
fitness, music, building and transportation, games, arts and crafts, hands-on
science, dramatic play, sports, math, literacy, hobbies, special events,
homework, outdoor play and more!
CAS registration forms and fees are required to enroll. 2013-14
registration information and forms will be available online beginning
March 4 at www.careafterschool.com. For more information on the CAS
program, please visit our website or contact the CAS office at 614-431-
2266.
CAS is not sponsored or financially supported by Worthington Schools.
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