Crosby Update
CROSBY ELEMENTARY WEEKLY UPDATE
April 12, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
April
18 Banking Day
19 WHHS Student Council Daughter Dance 7-9 p.m. @ A.C.
20 WHHS Student Council Son Dance 7-9 p.m. @ A.C.
22-May 10 Math & Science State Testing
23 3rd & 4th Grade Musicals (6:00 & 7:00 p.m.)
29 PTO- Art Room 7 p.m. / Final SLSD Building Tour- Miami Whitewater 7 p.m.
May
2 Banking Day
6-10 State Testing Gr 3-5 & Aimsweb Testing Gr K-3
9 Grandparents’ Day Gr K-2
10 Grandparents Day Gr 3-5
16 Banking Day
17 Teacher Inservice Day- NO school for students
20 Field Day Gr 3-5 & 2He, 2K, 2B, 2N
21 Field Day K-1 & 2Ha, 2S / 5th Grade Celebration / Graduation
22 Rain Date for 5th Grade Celebration / Last Day for Students
FOOD SERVICE- FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH PROGRAM
Southwest Schools prides itself on offering the lowest school lunch prices in the area, while still covering all operational costs associated with our food service program. With that in mind, we do not anticipate raising prices for the 2024-25 school year. As a reminder, if you feel like your family may be eligible for free or reduced lunch prices based on your household income, then you should apply online via the “Food Service” tab of the district website (www.southwestschools.org). Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be open in early- to mid-July. Acceptance into the free or reduced lunch program could also provide other benefits that may include academic fee waivers, holiday church help, or summer EBT program benefits. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Toelke or Adam Lohbeck at (513) 367-4139.
SAFETY
One topic popped up again and again during our town halls and throughout our community survey - increasing enrollment across our district. It's no secret that we live in a growing community, and this naturally results in more students in our buildings. Since 2019, we've added 440 new students to our district, and this number is projected to continue to grow moving forward. Every day our staff is working hard to ensure that, despite growing enrollment, every child in every building has the same opportunities and attention along their educational journey!
SOUTHWEST LOCAL BUILDING TOURS
Southwest Locals final building tour is happening April 29 @ MWE (7PM); Here's the link to RSVP for the tour on April 29th: https://forms.gle/iUN9o2FWwFxFRT6J6
STUDENT TRANSPORT NOTICE
Students in 3rd and 4th grade will be transported to the Activity Center the morning of Tuesday, April 23rd for musical practice. They will be transported on SLSD buses. Teachers will be supervising students on the buses to and from. All students will be back at Crosby by 12:00 p.m. Contact your child’s homeroom teacher with any questions.
ACADEMIC GROWTH
NEW PROGRESS BOOK FEATURE- ASSESSMENTS
With the latest feature upgrade, Assessment Scores are now available for viewing in ParentAccess - website version. The new menu item is located in the left navigation bar. Look for this feature upgrade to be included in the mobile app version soon!
OHIO STATE TESTING
Math (Grades 3-5) and Science (Grade 5) will be testing between April 22- May 10th. Please check with your child’s teacher for their exact testing dates.
STEM CAMP
Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Illuminate! at Three Rivers Elementary Campus from June 3rd-7th (9:00 AM -3:30PM). Campers in grades K-6 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges - from designing a light-up ball game to tackling global water challenges to starring in a prototyping game show, each experience adds up to an imagination-stretching, confidence-boosting summer. Visit invent.org/mylocalcamp to secure your spot! Use promo code FUN15 by 5/16 to save $15. Questions? Email kmoorman@trlsd.org.
SOCIAL GROWTH
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL PRESENTS UNDER THE BIG TOP
This year’s theme is “Under the Big Top”. They’re open to all SLSD preschool through 5th graders. Both dances run from 7-9 PM at the Activity Center. Admission is $20 per couple, and $5 for each additional child. The price includes music and dancing, snacks, photo stations and games.
The Daughter Dance takes place on Friday, April 19. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/daughterdance2024.
The Son Dance takes place on Saturday, April 20. Purchase tickets at https://bit.ly/sondance2024.
The dances are sponsored by the Harrison High School Student Council.
JUNK IN THE TRUCK TO SUPPORT WILDCAT CARES
Help us raise money for a good cause! On Saturday April 27th, the Crosby Parking lot will be transformed into a lively outdoor market for vendors to sell garage sale items and hand -crafted items! Sign-up to have booth or come shop on the 27th to support a great cause!
GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
Grandparents’ Day will take place May 9-10, 2024. See the schedule below.
May 9th
8:45-9:15 Second Grade
9:30-10:00 First Grade
10:15-10:45 Full Day and AM Kindergarten *
2:15-2:45 PM Kindergarten **
*If ½ day AM Kindergarten students are being released with their grandparents, a note from the parents must be given to the teacher in advance.
**If your PM Kindergarten student is being released with their grandparents, a note must be given to their teacher in advance. Also, if they are taking any siblings with them, their teacher will need a note in advance as well. At 2:45, any student with written permission to leave with their grandparents will report to the cafeteria. The office will NOT be calling students individually from classrooms at that time.
May 10th
8:45-9:15 Fifth Grade
9:30-10:00 Fourth Grade
10:15-10:45 Third Grade
FIELD DAY
This year’s field day schedule is below. If you are interested in volunteering to manage a station, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D49A8AA2CABF58-field#/ (copy and paste in browser if link doesn't work)
May 20th
8:35-10:44 : 4th Grade & 5th Grade
12:30-2:39: 3rd Grade & 2B, 2K, 2N, 2He
ay 21st
8:35-10:44: AM K & Full Day K & 2nd Gr Hale & Schweinfest Only
12:30-2:39: PM K & 1st Grade