Crosby Update
CROSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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
March
1 School Spirit Dress Up Day / 5th to 6th Gr Transition Field Trip for Special Education Students 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
2 Banking Day / Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Party- Dress Up Favorite Character
3 Wear Yellow Dress Up Day! / Boys Leadership Lunch Bunch
10 4th Grade Grandparents’ Day 1:45-2:45 p.m. / Girls Leadership Lunch Bunch/ Chess Club
13-14 PTO Wings of Wonders Assemblies
14 PTO Flower Fundraiser Packets Due
15 Spring Picture Day
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
29 Chorus Concert & Variety Show 7:00 p.m. at AC
31 Boys Leadership Lunch Bunch / Chess Club
April
3-6 Gr 3-5 Ohio State Testing ELA
4 Librarian Appreciation Day
5 Paraprofessional (Aides) Day
6 Banking Day / 5th Grade Grandparents’ Day / Report Cards Posted to Parent Access in Progress Book
7 Good Friday- No School
10 No School
14 Girls Leadership Lunch Bunch / Chess Club
17-28 Gr 3-5 Ohio State Testing Math / Gr 5 Science
20 Banking Day / 1st Grade Field Trip / School Board Meeting at HE
21 Boys Leadership Lunch Bunch
25 PTO Flower Fundraiser Pick-Up
26 Musical Practice at AC 9-12 / Musicals 1st Grade 6:00 & 2nd Grade 7:15
May
1-5 Teacher Appreciation Week
3 Fanelli, Sullivan & ½ Markewicz Ispace Field Trip
4 Banking Day
5 2nd Grade Field Trip- Great American Ball Park
8 Hammond, Hunter, ½ Markewicz Ispace Field Trip
10 School Nurses Day
8-12 Spring NWEA MAP Testing
12 Third Grade Field Trip (Half of students) / Chess Club
15-18 Shower with Kindness / Day of Service / Spirit Week
15 Dress Up: Jersey Day
16 Dress Up: College, Career, Enlistment Day / Third Grade Field Trip (Other half of students) / K Field Trip Neiderman’s Farm
17 Dress Up: Wildcat Day / Day of Service
18 Dress Up: USA Day / Banking Day / 3rd Grade Grandparents’ Day 1:30-2:30 p.m. / School Board Meeting at MW
19 Teacher Inservice Day- No school for students
22 Field Day for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
23 Field Day for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade
24-25 Field Day Rain Days
26 Chess Club
29 Memorial Day- No School
30 Fifth Grade Celebration
30 Fifth Grade Celebration Rain Date
31 Last Day of School for Students
June
19 Report Cards will be posted to Parent Access in Progress Book
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
OHIO STATE TESTING
Students in grades 3-5 will take the Reading Ohio State Test between March 27 and April 6. Please avoid making appointments or scheduling vacations during this time. Students tend to perform best when they are taking the assessment with their teacher and in the regular classroom environment.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration is open. We will once again offer a limited number of tuition-based full-day options. The number of full-day classrooms will depend on space and enrollment numbers. Full-day spots are assigned by the date stamp in Final Forms.
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
KIDS’ HEART CHALLENGE
As we wrap up the Kid’s Heart Challenge, we would like to thank everyone who donated to help us reach our goal. Our grand total is $11, 533! Congrats to Mrs. Seipelt’s class for collecting the most donations, totaling $1,663, which has earned them a pizza party. Also, we would like to recognize our top fundraisers: Lucas L $851, Desmond H $497, and Olivia N $462. Because of all of your generosity, people like you and me can continue to be heart healthy! Special thanks to Mrs. Biddlestone for organizing this endeavor!
ACCEPTANCE WEEK AND DR. SUESS’ BIRTHDAY
The week of February 27 – March 3 is Acceptance Week. We will be recognizing this week that our very own Harrison alum Raileigh Legner started!
Monday, February 27: Mix Match Day- where two different socks to show we are all unique in our own way.
Tuesday, February 28: Tie Dye- Rock your tie dye to represent those with an exceptionality.
Wednesday, March 1: We are ONE- Wear your school spirit to show your school is one student body.
Thursday, March 2: Take the Pledge- We are asking for you to take time to take the pledge to spread the word INCLUSION. Also, Dr. Seuss’ Birthday! So, dress as your favorite book character or your best Dr. Suess apparel.
Friday, March 3: Inclusion Friday- Wear anything yellow to show that you understand: Awareness + Change = Acceptance and together we can make a change!
FOURTH GRADE GRANDPARENTS’ DAY
Fourth grade Grandparents’ Day will take place on March 10th from 1:45-2:45. If students are being released with their grandparents, a note from the parents must be given to the teacher in advance. If siblings are going home with those grandparents, a note must be given to their teacher in advance as well. At 2:45, there will be an announcement for any student who has written permission to leave with their grandparent to report to the cafeteria. The office will NOT be calling students individually from classrooms at that time.
SPRING PICTURES
Only those purchasing pictures for Spring will be photographed.
Students should ask their teacher for an order form if interested!
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 10th! Yearbooks are expected to arrive on May 5th.
CHORUS CONCERT & VARIETY SHOW
The Crosby Choir and some of our 5th graders will be showing off their talents in the first ever Crosby Elementary Variety Show. Please join us at the Harrison Activity Center at 7:00 to check out our talented performers!
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.comand 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?
This page will link you to our staff directory: https://www.southwestschools.org/crosby-elementary-school/staff-directory-13/