Dear Greenview Elementary School Families,
I hope that Spring Break was restful and relaxing for you and your family. We have a very busy Spring at Greensview. We have state testing for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students, a 5th-grade musical, many field trips, an assembly from Brain Break (thanks to the PTO), and many engaging learning activities. Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
Principal Wulf
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Calendar Events
Monday, April 8 - solar eclipse - early release: 1:00 p.m.
Friday, April 26: Multicultural Night at Greensview, 6-8 p.m.
Sign-up for food
Make a poster to share
Wednesday, May 8th: Brain Break Assembly
Thursday, May 16th: 5th Grade Play - 7:00-8:00 (parents)
Tuesday, May 21: Field Day (only parents that have signed up to volunteer may attend)
Wednesday, May 22nd: 5th Grade Party at the Barn (afternoon) - 5th-grade parents may attend this event - More information to come
Thursday, May 23rd: Last Day of school - 1:00 Dismissal
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Health clinic update
Effective March 1, the CDC updated its COVID-19 guidelines, discontinuing the quarantine period for positive test results. Franklin County Public Health is also adopting these new guidelines. At this time, students and staff who test positive for COVID-19 may return to school when well enough to participate and have been fever-free for more than 24 hours without the use of fever-reduction medication.
Our school nurses track communicable illnesses and work with local public health agencies to mitigate potential outbreaks. If your student is diagnosed with or treated for a communicable illness (strep, pinkeye, influenza, COVID-19, lice, etc.), please report the illness to the school nurse. Thank you for partnering with us to ensure our schools are a healthy learning environment for all students.
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Strategic planning update
Work on the latest version of the district’s strategic plan is underway, with students, staff members, parents and community stakeholders coming together to envision the future of learning in Upper Arlington. You can learn more about the strategic planning process in this video.
Please mark your calendars for the following opportunity to learn more and share your thoughts.
Community Engagement Session on Strategic Planning
May 9 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Upper Arlington High School, 1625 Zollinger Road
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Safety Education Information
Dear Greensview Families,
In April, the elementary school counselors will deliver classroom lessons on ways to stay safe and speak up. Senate Bill 288, signed by Ohio Governor DeWine in January 2023, requires annual lessons for Ohio’s K-6 students in child sexual abuse prevention.
Upper Arlington City Schools will use instructional materials from the Second Step Child Protection Unit for the required lessons this year. For a broad overview of the program, you can visit the website at: https://www.secondstep.org/child-protection. We are also using the books Your Body Belongs to You by Cornelia Spelman and No Means No by Jayneen Sanders during the lessons.
A brief overview of the general topics that will be covered include:
Please look for a detailed letter following the lesson in your child’s class. This will give you talking points, questions to ask your child, and additional resources to continue this important conversation at home.
If you have any questions, please let me know! I look forward to partnering with you to teach your child about staying SAFE, STRONG, AND FREE.
Best,
Laura Kunkle, School Counselor
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this year's MANE Event a huge success!!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 11th - PTO Meeting @ 7 pm, Greensview Cafeteria (All are welcome!)
April 26th - Multicultural Night @ Greensview (Sign Up Here to Volunteer!)
May 21st - Field Day
SPIRIT WEAR SALE
It's your Lucky Day! Save some green on your Greensview Spirit Wear! Enter Code LUCKY24 at checkout to receive 17% off your purchase! Offer Expires 3/24.
JOIN THE PTO!
We have multiple openings for next year including: Assemblies, Staff Appreciation, Multicultural Co-Lead and Recording Secretary. Please email [email protected] for more info!
STUDENT DIRECTORY
Utilize our FREE student directory to connect with other Greensview Families and receive our weekly PTO newsletter.
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From the Library:
Hello Greensview Families,
Here’s a March Book Madness update. Last week, the K-5 students chose their favorite wordless picture books for round #2 voting. The image above shows the winning books. This week, students will do round #3 voting to select the ONE winning title. I wonder which book will win this year’s competition.
Jill Merkle
Library Media Specialist
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You Belong Family Book Read Event
We're excited to share a new (optional) district-wide You Belong Family Book Read, a collaboration among PTOs and Upper Arlington City Schools to build community through shared experiences. During the month of April, families are invited to read Just Roll With It, a middle-grade graphic novel that focuses on themes surrounding mental wellness and belonging. On May 11, 2024, community members are invited to a celebration at Thompson Park from 12:00 - 2:00, featuring a discussion with the illustrator and author of Just Roll With It, Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie.
For more information, please visit https://youbelongua.org. For more information, please visit https://youbelongua.org. Check the website as more information becomes available. Questions may be directed to [email protected].
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Summer Academy 2024
Upper Arlington Schools is proud to offer an exceptional summer school program for our students for the summer of 2024. Course descriptions and schedules for Summer Academy 2024 will be available on our Summer Academy website beginning on Friday, March 8, and registration will open at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, April 2. Summer Academy 2024 will offer academic and well-being programming. All courses will be offered free of charge for 2024, thanks to federal funding.
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OhioLearns360
The Ohio Learns 360 statewide service provided by Ohio’s PBS stations is being implemented in partnership with state agencies and community organizations to accelerate learning for Ohio’s students, particularly in grades K-5, with free resources for after-school and summer programs and for families at home. Check out the monthly events with featured experts on topics important to parents and other caregivers with children in school or preparing to enter formal education.
Upcoming Family Webinars – Test Anxiety in Young Learners, News Literacy for Young Students
Fall After School 360 Programs
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Attendance updates:
Families are permitted up to ten (10) instances to call their child off school for a health or mental health reason per school year without a note from a licensed health provider; these are excused. When ten instances are surpassed, a note from a provider is required to be excused.
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Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration opens on Monday, February 20th, 2024, at 9:00 am.
We encourage families to complete the registration process from February 20th to March 20th for staffing and planning purposes. To ensure staffing and hiring, please register even if you have not made your final decision yet. Please share with families that you know are thinking about starting Kindergarten next year.
Begin the registration process at https://www.uaschools.org/kindergarten.aspx.
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Greensview is on Instagram/Facebook/Twitter
Instagram: greensview_elem
Twitter: @greensview_elem
Facebook: Greensview Elementary School
We will be trying to do a better job of getting out information and updates on our social media pages. Take a minute to follow Greensview!
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(REMIND) Flyer reminders
Flyer Connection is our online “bulletin board” of opportunities for students and families in our schools from nonprofit organizations in our area.
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(REMIND) To Report an Absence
Please send an email to the attendance email listed below to report a student absent
[email protected]
If you know you will be taking your child from school, you can complete a Planned Absence Form and send that to the attendance email.
Pre-Planned Absence PDF
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Resources
ABCDE Calendar
District Calendar
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