PTO Newsletter

May 2013

11256 Bowen Rd./ Mantua, OH 44255 / Main Office 330-357-8202 / Principal : Beth Trivelli, btrivelli@crestwoodschools.org

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe that it is already the month of May! Crestwood Primary had a fantastic turn out for our Earth Day

celebration. A big thank you to all the families that helped to make this event a success! The month of May will be very

busy at Crestwood Primary School including field trips and the special field day which is Friday, May 24, planned by

Mrs. Doneyko, our physical education teacher. We hope many parents can volunteer to help with this wonderful event.

As we end our school year I would like to thank each family for all the support of Crestwood Primary School this year. I

truly believe in the African proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child.” The Crestwood Primary Staff is very proud of

the wonderful accomplishments of the Preschool through grade 2 students in our building. Your child has grown in read-

ing, writing, math, science, and social studies because of the collaboration with the school. I am continually amazed at

the tremendous growth of the Crestwood Primary students. I thank you for sending your child to Crestwood Primary

School where children are our first priority!

Sincerely,

Beth Trivelli, Crestwood Primary Principal

Classroom HappeningsClassroom HappeningsClassroom Happenings

First GradeFirst GradeFirst GradeFirst Grade

In first grade, students are busing learning about recy-

cling and doing various Earth Day related activities.

Our Flat Stanleys’ are coming in from all over the

country (and the world!-France, Mexico and Dubai to

name a few). In math, we are learning about graphing

and data and starting geometry! All classes are getting prepared for their “Parent” by making items for their parents. Our “in house field trips” teach us about chemistry and bubble making. Hopefully, if we have nice weather, we will be outside by the new pavilion

at the Intermediate School!

KindergartenKindergartenKindergartenKindergarten

The Kindergarten Informational Night was held on April 11 and the teachers shared some very valuable

information about Common Core Curriculum. The kindergarten students should also be working nightly on

sight words and reading fluency. The goal is that every kindergarten student leave kindergarten on an In-

structional Level D. Students are working on addition in math and building a good foundation on number

sense and fluently adding to 5. The students made Earth Day grocery bags that will be distributed in local

stores in Mantua. Every student in Kindergarten will be going on a field trip on May 30th. Mrs. Dean and

Mrs. Stamm will visit Hiram Bio-Station and Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Curfman, Mrs. Griffith and Mrs. Brug-

manns' classes will visit Wagon Trails Animal Park.

Second GradeSecond GradeSecond GradeSecond Grade

Currently, the 2nd Grade students are learning about measurement

in Math and government in Social Studies. In Mr. Booher’s class,

the students are writing penpal letters to Ms. Gottschalk’s 3rd

Grade class in Bend, Oregon. The students will apply all of the

skills that they learned in Social Studies class to complete the city

project. The Social Studies skills include History, Culture, Eco-

nomics, Geography and Government. The second grade students

are exploring Earth Day and recycling through various activities -

stories, poems, and even finding the recycling number on empty

plastic containers to help them choose what new product the old

plastic should be made into.

Spring Photo Contest

Winners!

Grade K, Brady Ruffner

Grade 1, Emily Grebb

Grade 2, Lauren Barnes

Staff, Mr. Travney

Congratulations!!!

Mark Your Calendars

For These Upcoming Events

Next PTO Meeting Thurs., May 2nd, 6pm

The next PTO mtg. will be held at Crestwood Primary School in the Library. Hope to see you

there!

Volunteer Appreciation Tea Thurs., May 9th, 4pm

Thanks to all the parents who have helped make this 2012-13 school year a great success. We would like to recognize those who have volunteered their time in special ways so that Crestwood Primary School can fulfill its aspiration of reaching every child, every day.

Field Day Fri. May 24th

Make sure your children are dressed in their tennis shoes and ready to play all sorts of fun outdoor games planned by Mrs. Doneyko. Parent volunteers will be needed. Watch for information which will be sent home soon.

And Show Your Support For Crestwood by...

Sending in Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup

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Notes from the Nurse Notes from the Nurse Notes from the Nurse Notes from the Nurse Medication Pick UpMedication Pick UpMedication Pick UpMedication Pick Up

All over-the-counter and prescription medications must be picked up by parent/guardian by

June 10, 2013. Any medication not picked up will be discarded. By law, students may carry

asthma rescue inhalers and epipens. If you do not pick these up by the last day of school, we

will send them home with the student unless you call and advise us that you will be coming in

for the medication.

If you think your child might need to use an inhaler, epipen, over-the-counter, or prescription

medication next school year, please pick up the appropriate authorization for prescription medi-

cation. Only parent permission is needed for over the counter medicine given per label direc-

tions for child’s age/weight. Please keep in mind that all medicine including cough drops, Ty-

lenol, Advil, Benadryl, prescriptions, etc. must be brought to school by the parent/guardian, be

in the original container and have the appropriate signed permission form.

Please call the school nurse if you have any questions. Have a safe and healthy summer.

Mrs. Kerri Bigler RN, BSN

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PTO Board 2012PTO Board 2012PTO Board 2012PTO Board 2012----13131313

PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident

Annette Thompson

Vice President & Volunteers Vice President & Volunteers Vice President & Volunteers Vice President & Volunteers

Brook Moses

Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer

Gwen Mason

Secretary/GrantsSecretary/GrantsSecretary/GrantsSecretary/Grants

Angie Hunter

FundraisingFundraisingFundraisingFundraising

Annette Thompson

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Stacy Turner

Spirit WearSpirit WearSpirit WearSpirit Wear

Annette Thompson

Fall FestivalFall FestivalFall FestivalFall Festival

Jen Norsen

Santa Shop/Book FairSanta Shop/Book FairSanta Shop/Book FairSanta Shop/Book Fair

Lisa Wild

Santa Sock HopSanta Sock HopSanta Sock HopSanta Sock Hop

Lisa Wild

YearbookYearbookYearbookYearbook

Carolyn Wysong

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Caught in the Act in April!Caught in the Act in April!Caught in the Act in April!Caught in the Act in April!

Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2

Rylee Andrews Zoey Babnik Alexa Barbour

Tristin Arnold Aspen Baynes Aimee Barnauskas

Corey Barnauskas Mary Chesla Lorna Benden

Bryce Bennett Sarah Colbetzor Logan Burkhart

Melody Bradshaw Ty Fannin Scotty Carver

Jennifer Broadwater Kami Ferrari Abbigail Chevrier

Chasity Butcher Emmy Grebb Ripley Choleva

Brennen Collins Destiny Howell Molly Cline

Alyssa DiGrino Elena Marie Kristoff Joshua Eyerman

Tara Douglas Zack Maynard Maisey Gauntner

Madison Dustman Andrea Menken Molly Gilles

Peyton Larch Haley Osman Elaine Guyette

Steven Lincoln Olivia Otto Dean Hazel

Madison Lintner Emma Riffle Henry Hoover

Sam Olson Allison Sawastuk Madison Hunter

Ashley Rayle Deanna Stahl Dylan Justice

Sophia Shaffer Rylie Turner Alyssa Lawson

Paige Stevens Makenna Tyburski Katie Martin

Bailey Stubbs Stella Wallace Cadence Olson

Ethan Thompson Julia Williams Gabriella Opalanko

Grant Wysong Jonathan Wilson Claire Pheneger

Elizabeth Zoller Ella Wright Harmony Rezabek

Adon Semety

Dillon Simpson

Kenny Stoots

Cole Thompson

Isaac Yanovich

Hunter Yoder

Earth Day Celebration 2013Earth Day Celebration 2013Earth Day Celebration 2013Earth Day Celebration 2013

Our 9th annual Earth Day Celebration was held on Friday, April 26, 2013. The event began with a wonderful assembly planned by Mrs. Gilles with songs from

our second grade enrichment choir.

We had 22 hands on learning stations planned for kids and families to enjoy. We had over 400 people attend this fantastic event. We appreciate all the volunteers and community agencies that helped to

make this evening a success!

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