Looking at the Week Ahead
Last night, at the Southwest Local District School Board Meeting, the following three students, Hannah Hennessey, Hailey Bell, and Audry Hasenohr, were honored for being outstanding students. Congratulations to them and their families.
You can now follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Please make sure you are members of the correct sites. There were several “unofficial” sites created and we are trying to inactivate them. I have been posting a lot of pictures of events happening at Harrison Elementary. Feel free to send them out to family and friends. This is a great way to keep up on events at school. Check out our photos from the Board of Education meeting.
Follow us on Twitter @SLSDHarrisonEl
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We have had a great start to the new school year. The students are demonstrating our Four Core Values – Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership – throughout the day.
Have a great weekend!
Ron Mangus
Principal
Katie Conley
Dean of Students
Wildcat Cares Yard Sale – Junk in Your Trunk
On Saturday April 27th, Crosby Parking lot will be transformed into a lively outdoor market for vendors to sell garage sale items and hand -crafted items! **Enjoy music by Zoe Nienaber and Lindsey’s Shaved Ice! Sell your stuff by reserving your spot for $30 or two spots for $50. For garage sale vendors: we are looking for gently used clothing (both child and adult), books, toys, houseware, and home decor items. Set up starts at 8am All sellers/vendors must stay open from 9-12 Saturday April 27th, 2024 Sellers keep their profits, all proceeds from reserved spots benefit Wildcats Care.
Click on the attached flyer for more information.
State Testing Schedule
Listed below are the group testing dates for students in 3-5 grades. Please try to avoid scheduling any appointments on these dates. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
April 24 – 5th grade students Science Part 1
April 25 – 5th grade students Science Part 2
April 30 – 4th and 5th grade students Math Part 1
May 1 – 3rd grade students Math Part 1
- 4th and 5th grade students Math Part 2
May 2 – 3rd grade students Math Part 2
Food Services
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 feel free to reach out to Sue Toelke or Adam Lohbeck at (513) 367-4139.
Son & Daughter Dances
The annual Elementary Dances are just over a month away! 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.
Progress Book and Abre
Parents – if you are having trouble accessing ProgressBook or the Abre Parent Portal email parentaccess@southwestschools.org for help.
Kindergarten Registration – 2024 – 2025 – Don’t let time run out!!!
The Southwest Local School District will begin kindergarten registration for the 2024 - 2025 school year Feb 1 beginning at 6 am. Registration can be completed online from any computer. Detailed instructions regarding the online application will be available on the district's website (www.southwestschools.org) under New Student Registration Tab. When your online forms are completed and all required documents have been uploaded, call the district registrar at district office at 513-728-8401 to make sure the documents have been received and are acceptable to complete your registration. See the district page for age requirements and immunization requirements.
April’s Character Traits:
Week of 4/15: Humility-Humility is defined as, I let my accomplishments speak for themselves
Week of 4/22: Intentional- Intentional is defined as, I am thoughtful in working to improve myself and the world.
Week of 4/29: “All year, we have been Strength Spotting and sharing what is the best about each of us. It’s been fun getting to know each other and what makes us strong. This week, we celebrate all our strengths.
My name is_______________, and my top strength is ______________. I know ___________ is my top strength because I ___________________________.
Please reinforce these weekly traits at home and throughout the month.
Update Regarding Ohio’s New Law for Dyslexia Screening
All students in grades K-3 at Southwest Local School District will undergo dyslexia screening as part of Ohio law requirements. This non-intrusive process aims to identify early signs of dyslexia, and if your child is flagged, they may be given a Tier 2 Screener for further assessment and tailored support. This is not a comprehensive dyslexia assessment designed to diagnose your child with dyslexia. The screener is designed to identify areas of concern in specific components of reading that identify your child as being below or well below grade level expectations.
Students in SLSD will receive an initial screening through Aimsweb Plus. K-3 students are already taking this assessment three times a year (fall, winter, spring). Students who score in the 25th percentile or below on the winter administration of Aimsweb Plus, will then be given an additional assessment called the RAN. If your child scores in an at-risk range on the RAN, they will be given the PAST assessment to target areas for intervention. We will notify you if your child will be receiving interventions based on these screenings.
Remaining Timeline for Dyslexia Assessments 2023-2024
March 11-April 26: 6-8 Week Intervention Window
Week of April 29: Re-administer PAST to this target group of students
During May data meetings, all students will be placed in MTSS groups for the following Fall based on areas of need.
PTO Planning Meetings
PTO meetings this school year will take place on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the school cafeteria. The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Monday April 22, 2024 due to the timing of Spring Break and Easter.
You can always join PTO. Just your small membership fee of $10 helps us provide services for the kids! This does not require you to volunteer or attend meetings. It is all up to you how much you would like to be involved. If you have any questions, please reach out to a board member.
Joining the PTO is not a huge commitment and often looks like 1-3 service hours a year with opportunities in the evenings, during the school day or can be as simple as signing up to send in cookies for an event. Everyone doing a little adds up to a LOT for our kids.
Please click on the link below for the meeting minutes.
February PTO Minutes - Click Here
Hope to see you soon!
Harrison PTO
Attachments
Daughter and Son Dance Flyer - Click Here
Yard Sale Flyer - Click Here
Important Items for the Week Ahead
Monday, April 15 – Kdg, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Grade Erin’s Law Assemblies
Wednesday, April 17 – Lightening Squad Meeting – after school
DISTRICT MISSION: "Academic and Social Growth for ALL students, EVERY DAY!"
DISTRICT MOTTO: "Excellence through Relationships"
HARRISON ELEMENTARY MOTTO: "Where Children Come First"
DISTRICT CORE VALUES: Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership