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Newsletter

March 2012

Dear Crestwood Primary Families,

Board Members: Martha Phillips, President / Bonnie Lovejoy, Vice President / Norman Erickson / Debra Soltisz / Matt Sorrick

11256 Bowen Rd. / Mantua, OH 44255 / www.crestwoodschools.org

Dr. Seuss Week—March 5th-9th Stu-

dents can look forward to fun activities

celebrating Dr. Seuss and reading all

week long. Thanks to Mrs. Kelly for

planning this fun week!

The Crestwood Primary staff spent waiver day in February analyzing the new

common core standards for math. Teams of teachers studied the changes in the

math common core program to plan for implementation during the 2012-13

school year. The second half of the day the staff trained other staff members on

the use of iPad apps and clickers in the classroom. The Crestwood Primary staff

are working on implementing the science and technology grant in collaboration

with Hiram College students. The teachers are preparing for a science and Tech-

Preschool

The preschoolers were busy this month working on the letters x, y,

z, and the numbers 3 and 4. Throughout the lessons the pre-

schoolers used shaving cream, rice, pudding, and play dough to

explore theses concepts. Mrs. Marlow implemented a new Friday

enrichment program for four year olds incorporating math and

technology based on the kindergarten math standards.

The Ready Schools team completed a family friendly survey about

Crestwood Primary School. The team also planned a collaboration

meeting with all the area preschools to improve the transition pro-

cess from preschool to kindergarten.

Thank you for all your support to make Crestwood Primary a

great school!

Mrs. Trivelli,

Crestwood Primary Principal

Principal: Beth Trivelli / btrivelli@crestwoodschools.org

Main Office: 330-357-8202 / Fax: 330-274-3824

Josh Toothman and Zoe Babnik were the Prince and

Princess from our magazine sale. Thank you for your

support!

After the recent tragic events I would like to reassure all families that we are being very vigilant about safety

at Crestwood Primary School. The staff has been trained in A.L.I.C.E. which stands for Alert, Lockdown,

Inform, Counter and Evacuate. We will have an A.L.I.C.E. meeting on Wednesday, March 14 at 7:00 in the

CPS cafeteria. We appreciate all the parents who have offered to assist in our building at this time. We have

implemented enhanced security measures and procedures for the safety of all students at Crestwood Primary

School. We thank you for all your support to keep our school safe!

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PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident

Annette Thompson

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

Dawn DeVincentisDawn DeVincentisDawn DeVincentisDawn DeVincentis

Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer

Gwen Mason

Secretary/GrantsSecretary/GrantsSecretary/GrantsSecretary/Grants

Robyn Gregel

FundraisingFundraisingFundraisingFundraising

Annette Thompson & Robyn Gregel

Publicity/NewsletterPublicity/NewsletterPublicity/NewsletterPublicity/Newsletter

Laura Pheneger

Spirit WearSpirit WearSpirit WearSpirit Wear

Annette Thompson

Fall FestivalFall FestivalFall FestivalFall Festival

Jen Norsen

Santa ShopSanta ShopSanta ShopSanta Shop

Gwen Mason

Santa Sock HopSanta Sock HopSanta Sock HopSanta Sock Hop

Brooke Moses

YearbookYearbookYearbookYearbook

Carolyn Wysong

Book FairBook FairBook FairBook Fair

Robyn Gregel

COSICOSICOSICOSI

Dannella Reynolds

Akron Zoo MobileAkron Zoo MobileAkron Zoo MobileAkron Zoo Mobile

Debbie Campana

Box Tops/Soup LabelsBox Tops/Soup LabelsBox Tops/Soup LabelsBox Tops/Soup Labels

Rachel Easley

HospitalityHospitalityHospitalityHospitality

Carolyn Wysong

Kindergarten

This month the kindergarten students

were busy identifying several letters and

sounds. They have been working hard

learning twenty four sight words. They

learned position words and directional

words in math. They all worked on pro-

jects that had to do with the 100th day

of school. Each classroom did their own

activities to celebrate the day. Each

child needs to know their phone number

and address for safety reasons. They

should be able to write and relate num-

bers from 0-9 also.

Classroom Happenings

First Grade Our first graders are pictured below exhibit-ing examples of friendship. The first grad-ers completed a character educa-tion unit on get-ting along with others through cooperation and using kind words. The first graders have started their “Flat Stanley” projects in social studies that helps reinforce map skills, geography and reading. We have Flat Stanleys visiting all over the world! Hiram College students have helped us learn about science with weekly visits to our classrooms. We are also celebrating the books of Dr. Seuss during Right to Read Week by reading many books and using them as the basis for many fun activities!

Second GradeSecond GradeSecond GradeSecond Grade

Our second graders have been busy working on science projects for our upcoming Science and

Technology night by researching animals in various habitats. They have also been working to

explore new technology through the use of clickers and iPads. Second graders in Ms. Boyle and

Mrs. Grebb’s classes enjoyed time with buddies from the High School FCCLA program. The Bud-

dy Book Day included reading a penguin book to and with a buddy, completing a penguin glyph,

and writing a journal entry about our day. During the weeks of March 12-21 our second graders

will take the OGAT tests. Please try to make sure your child attends school each day and eats a

healthy breakfast during these two weeks.

Mark Your Calendars

For These Upcoming Events

Next PTO Meeting Tuesday, March 13 7 pm

We have had great participation at our new nightly meetings. New parents are welcome to join at

any time throughout the school year. We will be meeting in the library.

Crestwood Primary School PTO is collecting NEW or GENTLY USED women’s & children’s cloth-ing & toys for SAFER FUTURES SHELTER in Portage County beginning March 1 at the school. If you have any questions, please contact Danella Reynolds 330-235-3869

Akron Zoo Mobile November-May

The program is held in the cafeteria right after school and ends with child pick up at 4:30. For those who registered, remember which day your child is signed up for. If you have questions, please contact Debbie Campana at 330.310.1360 or e-mail at dmcampana@hotmail.com.

Crestwood Local School Kindergarten Information for the 2012-13 school year.

Children must be five years old on or before August 1, 2012, to be eligible to attend Kindergarten during the 2012-13

school year.

Information packets containing registration paperwork are available for parents to pick up at Crestwood Primary

School.

The official registration of students will be on March 1st, 2012 during the times of 9:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M., 1:00

-2:30 P.M., and 5:00 P.M.- 7:00 P.M. All registration will take place at the Crestwood Primary Building.

In addition to the registration paperwork, parent/guardians are required to show two proofs of residency, the

child’s official birth certificate issued by the State, and their social security card. Also, custody papers if

applicable. Student’s immunizations must be up to date for fall entry into school.

There will be a “Kindergarten Parent Information Night” for parents on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 6:00 P.M.

at the Crestwood Primary School Cafeteria. No child care services will be available at this time.

All questions can be directed to Crestwood Primary School at 330-357-8202

And Show Your Support For Crestwood by...

Sending in Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup

Labels

Points will be redeemed to help purchase new equipment

for our school

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Community Service Project

The students at Crestwood Primary School spent their time in Physical Education jumping rope. Students participated in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart. They collected donations from friends and family and jumped rope for the contributions. Students had the opportunity to create a web page to promote a healthy life style through exercise and healthy eating habits. This is the second year Crestwood Pri-mary students participated in this event. To date they have

collected $1,012.00. Way to go!!

Students in Mrs. Reese's kindergarten class listen to their hearts as part of a "Healthy Hearts" class taught by school nurse, Mrs. Abruzino. Students learned how the heart works, and how exercise, healthy eating and not smoking

help to keep the heart healthy.

Outdoor Education Committee

Earth Day T-Shirt Order Form

Orders Due: March 6th

All proceeds go to benefit the Outdoor Education Committee

Name___________________________Phone________________

Teacher__________________________Grade________________

Order Total___________________________________________

Checks may be made to Crestwood Primary PTO (Memo OEC)

Return order form with money/check to your child’s teacher

T-shirts will be delivered April 12

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T-shirt cost: $10.00 each

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Congratulations to these students for being

Caught in the Act in February

100 DAY PARTIES

Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2

Hannah Bainey Noah Baker Jordan Ainsworth

Brieanna Baird Abby Chevrier Theoren Brown

Blake Baumgardner Brian Cox Steven Campbell

Cailee Bowne Kelsey Downs Tara Gall

Sonny Centorbi Brooke Engelhart Kyle Gregel

Lilly Dillon Michael Greenwood Cidney Herman

Ty Fannin Elaine Guyette Ian Huebner

Abigail Jordan Kyndall Hahn Jacob Jakubowski

Nick Jordan David Ittel Hunter Janson

Anthony Kowalski McKayla Lawson Shelby Long

Lilly Kuchenbecker Christian Leventry Carly Morell

Addisyn Miller Joey Martin Kaylee Strobl

Peyton Pasko Dominick Nero Seth Walker

Jimmy Peters Trenton Petrie

Olivia Richards Alexis Reichard

Donald Whitehair

Jump Rope for Heart

The Students at CPS participated in Jump Rope for Heart sponsored by the

American Heart Association. Students jumped rope in Physical Education class

during the week of February 13th. The entire month of February, healthy

heart month, students learned how to keep a healthy heart. Thank you for all

the donations for the American Heart Association.

Thank You!

You are cordially invited to attend the First Grade Program:

The Great American Vacation

Who: Anyone Who Loves To Vacation

What: A Relaxing Spring Program

Where: CPS Multipurpose Room

When: Thursday, March 29th

(6:00 p.m. Brode, Crowe & Harr/ 7:15 p.m. Benton, Chesla & Picone)

- Jennifer Gilles K-2 Music Teacher

Congratulations to Congratulations to

The Winners of the CrestwoodThe Winners of the Crestwood--Antarctica Antarctica

Winter Photo Challenge Winter Photo Challenge

Lana Shultz Kindergarten

Mackenzie Langford 2nd Grade

Emily Ballentine 1st Grade

2012 Aviation Art Contest Art Contest Sponsored by the FAA

The Theme: Silent Flight

The Second Grade students had an opportunity to participate in an Art Contest sponsored by the FAA. The Contest was called: Silent Flight. Mrs. Skully is proud to announce that three student’s designs, from the Crestwood Primary School, won 1st 2nd and 3rd place!

Congratulations to: Kolten Borelli for winning FIRST PLACE

Drew Ferrari for winning SECOND PLACE

Xana McCray for winning THIRD PLACE

Technology in

Action at

Crestwood Primary School