Dear Greenview Elementary School Families,

I want to extend an invitation to our upcoming Multi-Cultural Night on April 26th. This event promises to be a celebration of diversity and community, where we can come together to share in the richness of our various cultures and traditions. We encourage all families to join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening filled with music, food, and the joy of learning from one another.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Warm regards,

Principal Wulf

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Calendar Events

Friday, April 26: Multicultural Night at Greensview, 6-8 p.m.

Wednesday, May 8th: Brain Break Assembly (Students Only)

Wednesday, May 8th: Walk, Bike or Roll to school kick-off event

May 10th-12th - Toft’s Ice Cream PTO Fundraiser (see flier attached to the newsletter)

Thursday, May 16th: 5th Grade Play -  7:00-8:00 (parent show)

Wednesday, May 22nd: 5th Grade Party at the Barn (afternoon) - 5th-grade parents may attend this event - More information to come

Thursday, May 23rd: Field Day (only parents that have signed up to volunteer may attend - This is a change in date)

Thursday, May 23rd: 5th Grade Clap-Out-12:50 Parents line up outside - Map to come

Thursday, May 23rd: Last Day of school - 1:00 Dismissal

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Spirit Days this Spring

April 26th- Greensview/ UA Pride

May 3rd - Crazy Clothes- Hat/Sock/ Outfit/etc

May 10th-  Beach Day

May 17th- Dress Like a Teacher / Teacher Dresses Like a Student

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OST Testing Schedule

All tests will be given in the AM, please have your child to school on time and with a good breakfast so they are prepared to do their best work.  If your child misses a test, they will be given a make-up when a testing coordinator is available, and they will miss regular class time to make up the missed assessment.

State Testing Schedule

April 22nd - 5th Grade Math

April 23rd - 5th Grade Math

April 25th - 4th Grade Math

April 26th - 4th Grade Math

April 29th - 3rd Grade Math

April 30th -  3rd Grade Math

May 1st - 5th Grade Science

May 2nd - 5th Grade Science

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Student Placement Input for the 2024-2025 School Year

The staff at Greensview Elementary considers children’s placement into classroom groups an essential educational task. Each spring, the staff spends many hours considering classroom placements for the upcoming school year.

 

As we do every year, we offer you the chance to provide feedback about your child to make this process seamless. (This is not a requirement) Student placement into classroom groups for next year is an important task that we take very seriously. We do not hold on to the previous year’s forms/information. Please include any current feedback or concerns that would help with placement.  Please submit for consideration by Wednesday, April 24th. 

Link to more information and the Google Input Submission form

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Walk, Bike, or Roll to School challenge!

Spring into Spring with the 20-Day or 20-Mile Challenge! Our Greensview PE teachers are encouraging families to walk, bike, or roll to school for 20 days this spring (or to complete another movement activity for 20 days if walking to school is not possible). Challenge sheets will be sent home with students. Bring completed sheets to school on 5/8 for a special incentive charm! 

On Wednesday, 5/8, we will hold a Walk, Bike, or Roll to School event to celebrate spring and student successes with the 20-Day Challenge. Like in the fall, we will have 4 meet-up spots for student and parent/caregiver walking groups to walk to school together. The meet-up points will be for walkers only for the safety of our students, but anyone is encouraged to walk, ride, or bike to school on their own timing if they prefer.

If you are able and interested, we need volunteers to help the morning of 5/8 with walking groups:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A5AF2BA0FCC07-49032285-spring

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New Family Welcome Session

On April 23, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the district will host the third and final New Family Welcome Series event of the 2023-24 school year at Upper Arlington High School (1625 Zollinger Road). We hope families new to the district this year will join us as we share information on the end-of-school calendar and essential registration information (forms, activities, events, etc.) to look for as we approach the next school year. 

Families can RSVP using this link by April 22, 2024. We want this event to be inclusive and accessible to all, so please let us know on this form if you need any accommodations, such as accessibility support or interpretation. 

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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. This video explains the strategic planning process. 

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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PTO

UPCOMING EVENTS:

April 26th - Multicultural Night @ Greensview (Sign Up Here to Volunteer!)

May 23rd - 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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Dear Parent/Caregiver,

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) would like to invite you to participate in a short, 25-question survey about your involvement in your student’s education.  Research suggests that parental involvement is a key predictor of positive educational outcomes. You may be eligible to participate if your child has an IEP and receives special education services.  The purpose of collecting this information is to improve services for students with disabilities across Ohio.  If you are eligible to participate and you enroll in the study, you will be entered in a drawing for a $50 gift card.  Your chance of winning a gift card is approximately 2.0%.  Please click on this link or use the QR (Quick Response) code (see below) to find out more about the survey and if you are eligible.  

Sincerely,

David Julian, Ph.D.

Special Education Family Survey Director

(Collecting surveys on behalf of the Ohio Department of Education)

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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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Student iPad Distribution Information

Each student will return their old iPad and receive a new 10th-generation iPad as the 2024-25 school year begins. These new devices include a keyboard case plus increased storage, processor speed, and a USB-C charging cable and power adapter. 

Elementary Students:

Elementary Student devices will be automatically configured and ready for use when they are delivered to classrooms prior to the first day of school.

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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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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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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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To Report an Absence

Please send an email to the attendance email listed below to report a student absent

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