CROSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Southwest Local Schools

https://www.southwestschools.org/

“Academic and Social Growth for ALL students, EVERYDAY!”

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NOTEWORTHY DATES

District Calendar: https://www.southwestschools.org/media/calendar/2022-2023%20District%20Calendar%20REV1.pdf

January

 5                      Banking Day

 6                     Girls Leadership Lunch Bunch / Chess Club- cancelled

10                    Pancake Breakfast / Spelling Bee 1:30-3:00 (4^th & 5^th Grade) / Crosby Popcycles perform at Harrison Basketball Game

12                    Lightning Squad

13                    Boys Leadership Lunch Bunch

14                    Crosby Popcycles perform at UC Girls Game

15                    Crosby Popcycles perform at Xavier Boys Game

16                    MLK Jr. Day- No School

19                    Banking Day

20                    Girls Leadership Lunch Bunch / Chess Club

23-27               Winter NWEA MAP Testing

27                    Boys Leadership Lunch Bunch

February

2                      Banking Day / Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 p.m.

3                     Girls Leadership Lunch Bunch

3-24                Kid’s Heart Challenge

7                     Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:30 p.m.

10                    Boys Leadership Lunch Bunch / Kindergarten Grandparents’ Day  

14                    Valentine’s Day Party Day

16                     Banking Day / SLSD Board Meeting

17                    Conference Release Day- No School

20                    President’s Day- No School

24                    2^nd Grade Grandparents’ Day / Girls Leadership Lunch Bunch

March

 2                     Banking Day

 3                     Boys Leadership Lunch Bunch

 5                      Acceptance Week- Spirit Week

10                    4^th Grade Grandparents’ Day 1:45-2:45 p.m. / Girls Leadership Lunch Bunch

13-14               PTO Wings of Wonders Assemblies

16                    Banking Day

17                    End of Quarter- No school for students

20-24              Spring Break- No School

27-31              Gr 3-5 Ohio State Testing ELA

31                    Boys Leadership Lunch Bunch

April

3-6                   Gr 3-5 Ohio State Testing ELA

6                       Banking Day / 5^th Grade Grandparents’ Day

7                       Good Friday- No School

10                     No School

14                    Girls Leadership Lunch Bunch

17-28               Gr 3-5 Ohio State Testing Math / Gr 5 Science

20                    Banking Day / 1^st Grade Field Trip

21                    Boys Leadership Lunch Bunch

26                    Musical 1^st Grade 6:00 & 2^nd Grade 7:15

May

 4                      Banking Day

8-12                  Spring NWEA MAP Testing

12                    Third Grade Field Trip (Half of students)

15-18               Shower with Kindness / Day of Service / Spirit Week

16                    Third Grade Field Trip (Other half of students)

18                    Banking Day / 3^rd Grade Grandparents’ Day 1:30-2:30 p.m.

19                    Teacher Inservice Day- No school for students

29                    Memorial Day- No School

31                    Last Day of School for Students

SAFETY

COLD AND FLU SEASON

With the upcoming cold and flu season upon us, please remember to keep students home when they are sick to help prevent spread. Students must be free of fevers, vomiting and diarrhea for 24 hours, without the use of medication, before returning to school. Please contact the school if your student will be out. Let's stay healthy and safe this winter!

SCHOOL DELAYS AND CLOSINGS

When inclement weather occurs, our school messaging system will be used to distribute information. You can also listen to local TV and radio stations for information on Southwest Local Schools. Any delay or closing is also posted to the school district website: www.southwestschools.org as well as on our Crosby Facebook page. Also, HALF-DAY KINDERGARTEN parents need to be advised that whenever school is delayed, AM Kindergarten is canceled.

ACADEMIC GROWTH

PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Teachers will be sending home information to schedule your winter conference. Conferences will take place on February 2 and 7. Teachers are happy to accommodate face-to-face, virtual, or phone conferences, whichever best fits your schedule.

SPELLING BEE

Winning fourth and fifth grade students from their class's spelling bees will be invited to participate in the Crosby Elementary Spelling Bee on January 10^th at 1:30 p.m. Parents of students in the Bee will be invited to attend. All other 4^th and 5^th graders will be in the audience as well as the 3^rd grade classes.

NWEA MAP TESTING

The winter administration of MAP will take place during the week of January 23-27^th. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments during that week that will cause your child to miss school.

STUDENT FEES

All students in half day Kindergarten – 5th grade have a school fee set by the Board of Education, which is used to purchase educational materials and other items used by each student. The fee for school year 2022-23 will be $55.00. Full day kindergarten is tuition based. Checks should be made payable to “Southwest Local School District” and can be sent in with your student or fees may be paid online. If you need assistance, please reach out via email to patty.vancleve@southwestschools.org.

SOCIAL GROWTH

YEARBOOKS

Don't miss out! Secure a yearbook by using the link below. Code: 6582623

https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/

Yearbooks are PRE-SALE only! There will NOT be any extras to sell at the end of the year. The last date to order yearbooks will be April 10^th! Yearbooks are expected to arrive on May 5^th.

CROSBY POPCYCLE PERFORMANCES

The Crosby Popcycles, our unicycle team, will be performing at Harrison High School’s Basketball game on January 10^th at halftime. They will also be performing at the UC Girls' Basketball game on January 14^th, Xavier’s Boys Basketball game on January 15^th, and at UC Boys' Basketball game on February 1^st. I am sure they would love to have your Crosby support if you are able to make it to any of these events!

MAYOR’S FUND

Thank you to everyone who donated food and clothing to our annual Mayor’s Fund Drive! We collected 6,652 items, well surpassing our goal of 6,500. It was worth a pie in the face!

Ms. Patty: 20221212_130525.jpg 

Mr. Kinnett: 20221212_123849.jpg 

Mr. Wentz: 20221212_120826.jpg 

Mr. K: 20221212_114222.jpg 

Mr. Devin: 20221212_110210.jpg

Mrs. Aghotte: IMG_0234.jpg 

COMMUNICATION

How do I access my child’s grades and report card?

To access Progress Book login information, login to Final Forms https://southwestharrison-oh.finalforms.com and click on: Student/Parent Access Codes. All the information you need to create or access your account is here. If you are having any issues email parentaccess@southwestschools.org .

How does the district/school communicate information?

District- email using School Messenger, website, Facebook, Twitter

School- Principal- Monthly Email/Text sent using School Messenger

Facebook and Twitter are used to post reminders only- all new information will be communicated through email/text.

Teachers- Progress Book, weekly newsletters, apps (Dojo, Remind, etc.)

PTO- Membership Toolkit: https://crosbypto.membershiptoolkit.com/ or Facebook: Crosby Elementary PTO

How do I email my child’s teacher?

Or this page will link you to our staff directory: https://www.southwestschools.org/crosby-elementary-school/staff-directory-13/