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Dennis Elementary Newsletter
February 25, 2024
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Calendar & Event Information
- February 26-29-ROAR Store
- March 4-15-Spring Book Fair
- March 5-Spring Picture Day
- March 6&7-Grown Ups and Donuts
- March 7-Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00 PM
- March 8-End of 3rd Quarter
- March 12-Marco's Pizza Night
- March 13-5th Grade Music Performance
- March 20-1 hour early release (students dismissed at 2:30 PM)
- March 21-Night Owls Volunteer Opportunity
- March 25-April 1-NO SCHOOL: SPRING BREAK
- April 8-NO SCHOOL: PD DAY
- April 10-Second Grade Music Performance
- April 17-1 hour early release (students dismissed at 2:30 PM)
Click here for the 2023-24 district calendar
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Announcements for Parents |
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6th Grade Scheduling Information
On Thursday Feb. 29 , the Springboro Intermediate music teachers will present the music options your child has to choose from for their 6th grade year. Springboro Intermediate has four different music classes: band, orchestra, choir, and music appreciation. Music is the one class that your child can choose what they want to take during their 6th grade year! All information that will be presented to your child will also be available on the Springboro Intermediate scheduling web page starting on March 2. If your child is interested in playing an instrument in band or orchestra, there will be a 'Try It Night' at Springboro Intermediate on March 4 from 5:30-7pm. Students will be able to try flute, clarinet, trumpet, and trombones. They will also be able to see the violin, viola, cello, and bass. There will be professional musicians there to assist them in trying each instrument and helping them decide which one would be the best fit. Once you and your child have chosen a music course for 6th grade, you will need to complete the Music Selection Google Form (found on the scheduling site) by Friday March 15. In completing this form, you will enter your child's first, second and third music choice. Lastly, mark your calendar now for a 6th grade informational meeting on April 25 at 6:30pm at the High School auditorium. Much of the scheduling process and function of 6th grade will be discussed at that time. However, if you have immediate questions regarding scheduling for 6th grade, or the music selection, please contact Mrs. Sarah Fox, school counselor, for further information and guidance.
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Spring Picture Day
Attn: Dennis Elementary Parents
Spring Picture day is scheduled for: March 5th
You may pre-order spring photos online.
DEADLINE TO ORDER ONLINE IS March 3rd
or fill out the attached envelope and send with your child on picture day. Spring photos are optional. We will only photograph your child individually if an order is placed online or with the order form. All students will appear in the classroom group photo. LINK TO ORDER ONLINE:
https://v2.myproimages.com/easterling/code/HKTWL
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Deadline Extended: PEACOC Black History Essay Contest
PEACOC (Parents Empowering All Children of Color) is proud to announce a video contest for all students interested in participating. This contest is in celebration of Black History Month.
The Black History Month Video Essay Contest is open to all students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who live in Springboro or Clearcreek Township. All submissions must be received before 5pm on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The Video Essay Awards Ceremony will be via
Zoom on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 7:00 pm.
Click here to view the flyer for additional contest details.
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2024 Project Excellence Nominations
Nominate a Springboro Schools' educator today! The deadline is Thursday, February 29.
Click Here to Nominate
This will be the 37th year Area Progress Council’s Project Excellence Program will seek to identify, recognize and reward public educators in Warren County, Ohio schools.
An educator is selected on her/his qualities and character. Selection is not determined by the number of ‘votes’ a person receives - so the text portion of the nomination form is vital. An educator cannot be selected if they are not nominated. Nominate a Springboro Schools' educator today!
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5th Grade Yearbook Ads
Be sure to send a special message to your 5th grader. Ads can be purchased for $5 until March 17th! Click here to purchase an ad.
Order the 23-24 Yearbook
One more month to order your child's yearbook. The cost is $26. March 17th is the final date to order a yearbook. Click here to order.
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Book Fair Volunteers Needed
Dennis Elementary is in need of volunteers for the Book Fair. The book fair will be held during classroom library times, the weeks of March 4th and 11th. Volunteers are also needed on February 29th, March 1st and March 18th to help with set up and tear down of the Book Fair. Parent volunteers must be fingerprinted and background checked for this school year. Please click here to sign up.
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Important Notice for Picking Up/Dropping off Students
Just a friendly reminder that parents should be prepared to use a valid driver's license to sign a student in or out. We appreciate your cooperation as we strive to keep your child(ren) safe.
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Students design a Macro's Pizza Box
- Each student decorates a pizza box.
- Families order from Marco's pizza.
- Your child's pizza will be placed in the box they decorated.
It's that simple! How adorable. To make things a little more convenient this year, we have divided each grade level to make ordering simpler. Please order as follows:
Marco’s Fundraiser Nights:
Monday, Feb. 19th: 2nd Grade Eichhorn, Ruskaup, Fields, J. Smith
Tuesday, Feb. 20th: 2nd Grade Salinas, Root, Brezinski, Hopkins
Wednesday, Feb. 21st: 3rd Grade Rabe, N. Brown, S. Smith, Harvey
Thursday, Feb. 22nd: 3rd Grade
Oliver, McNeil, Jurgens, Gillum, Karn
Monday Feb. 26th: 4th Grade Binder, Clune, Dever, Collins
Tuesday, Feb. 27th: 4th Grade
Oto, Schroeder, Profit, Zimmerman,
Tarlton
Wednesday, Feb. 28th: 5th Grade Crosen, Garner, Kerns, Richley
Thursday, Feb. 29th: 5th Grade
Earles, Noble, Hall, Delon, Kogler
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CAMP INVENTION ... Returns to SPRINGBORO
This summer, Springboro Schools are excited to offer an action-packed week of Camp Invention starting June 10th, 2024 at Five Points Elementary! During the all-new Illuminate program, campers will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges featuring athletics, design, invention and more.
Register today at invent.org/mylocalcamp.
Save $25 by registering with the code SUM25 (for returning campers) and $25 for new campers SUM25 before March 27th.
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Health Services Update
Dear Parents & Guardians:
As we head into Winter Break, we wanted to remind everyone of the health guidelines for students attending school. Our goal is not to keep students from coming to school, but to do our best to keep all students healthy while attending. Coming to school ill is not typically productive for students. We are seeing Influenza A and B, Strep, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), Pneumonia, COVID and many other viral illnesses. Please review the information below and if you have any questions please contact your student’s building Clinic Nurse.
Good Daily at Home Health Checks
- If your student is presenting with illness (cold, cough, headaches, body aches, sore throat etc.) or not themselves monitor and contact your primary medical provider if the symptoms do not resolve.
- Check your child’s temperature. If the temperature is greater than 100 degrees, keep your student home until fever free for 24 hours WITHOUT fever reducing medication. NOTE: Many cold medications have Fever Reducing medication in the ingredients.
- Do not send your child to school after they have been given fever reducing medications.
- Don’t forget to notify the school if your student is home ill. If you have questions or concerns contact the Building Clinic Nurse via phone or email.
Return to school guidelines
- Students must be fever free (without fever reducing medications) for 24 hours
- Students who are experiencing Vomiting/Diarrhea: It is recommended that the student remain home 24 hours after their last episode of vomiting/diarrhea.
- If you have a doctor’s note, a diagnosis of illness is helpful to track and monitor illness during the school year.
- Don’t forget to get the Medical Note for any medical appointments and submit it to the Attendance staff at your students building.
Up to date information
- Please make sure that your child’s teacher and the school office have current emergency contact numbers at all times. When students are ill and needing to go home, this can become very challenging if we are unable to reach parents/guardians or Emergency Contacts.
- Please have a plan in place in case your child becomes sick at school.
Nursing services
The district employs a full time clinic nurse at each building. Our Clinic Nurses play an important role in keeping our students healthy and safe.
Contact information for Student Health Services Staff
We appreciate your help and continued support in keeping our students healthy and safe. We wish you a safe and healthy Holiday Season!
Thanks,
Bronwyn Patterson RN, BSN, CSN
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Volunteers Needed
Night Owls: We are looking for a few parents to help run copies, laminate and prepare materials for teachers. You do not need fingerprints for this opportunity because it's after hours from 6-8PM. Click here to sign up.
ROAR Store: Are you able to help us with our February ROAR store? Join us February 23-29, 2024 by clicking here to sign up.
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Reminder for School Fees
School fees may be paid on-line through PaySchools Central. You may also pay by check; the check can be sent in with your child, and it should be made payable to Dennis Elementary. In the memo section of your check, you should write your child's name and note 'school fees'.
School fees for the 2023-24 school year are listed below:
2nd Grade: $89
3rd Grade: $89
4th Grade: $114
5th Grade: $108 ($130 for Camp Kern)
If you are unable to pay the entire balance at this time, we would be happy to assist you with designing a payment plan. Please contact Mrs. Johnson, in the front office, to set up a payment plan.
LUNCH MENUS
February Menu
Change of Plans for PM Transportation
If you need to change how your child will be going home on a particular day, please call the school at 937-748-6070. You may also email the receptionist, Mrs. Carrie Witt, before 2:30 PM to communicate change of plans. Click here to email her.
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In the Know with PTO
2023-24 PTO Meetings
Join us for the monthly PTO meetings! Meetings begin at 9:30 AM in our cafeteria! We look forward to seeing you.
March 7th
April 4th
May 2nd
PTO Email-If you have questions or would like to volunteer to support our Dennis PTO, please email them at ptoborode@gmail.com.
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District News
Student Mental Health Services Webpage
There is a new tab on the school website under Student Health Services for Student Mental Health Services. This webpage outlines available services provided to students in need of additional support in the area of mental health. In addition, there are beneficial resources for parents on this site. Click here to access this information.
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If you believe your child is being bullied, harassed, or you suspect any type of suspicious behavior, contact your child’s principal or report the incident through our Student Safety Reporting System.
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PeachJar is an electronic flyer communication tool that will send you emails regarding important PTO information and other district and community updates. Register for PeachJar.
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