Looking at the Week Ahead-May 2, 2025
Looking at the Week Ahead-May 2, 2025
Looking at the Week Ahead...
Happy Fri-YAY Everybody,
I can’t believe it’s May and our final month of school for the 2024-2025 school year. Over the next 17 days there are a lot of special events taking place so please make sure you read this email and check daily on your child’s classroom DOJO pages.
Next week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Please feel free to write a nice note or send a small treat to a teacher or staff member you would like to personally thank. The PTO will also be providing treats throughout the week for our teachers and staff members.
If you have not yet registered for Parent Square, please do so before the end of the school year. Next year all communications will be routed through this program.
Don’t forget you can 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. We 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 with events at school. We have attached a link to this email with all the Harrison Elementary social media accounts.
Follow us on Twitter@SLSDHarrisonEl
Like us on Facebook.com/HarrisonElementarySchool
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
Assistant Principal
Parent Square
Parent Square has now been rolled out to families! The implementation of Parent Square is a direct result of last year’s Parent Survey where families indicated their desire to eliminate multiple communication platforms and apps. This will accomplish that request, allowing a single district-wide platform to be used for all communication.
You received an email from Parent Square with a link to register your account. (You may need to check your Spam folder to find the email). Click the link in that email and follow the instructions to register your account. You also received a separate email from the Southwest Local School District with more in-depth information about Parent Square, directions on setting up your account, and a video on how to use Parent Square.
Harrison Youth Volleyball Program
2025 Fall Volleyball
Skill Level Divisions (Please update your athlete’s grade for school year 2025-2026)
Passers (2nd - 3rd grade)
Setters (4th grade)
Peppers (5th grade)
Spikers (6th)
Aces (7th-8th grade only) - REGISTRATION IN AUGUST
Sign-Up Dates
Online registration only: www.harrisonathleticboosters.com. $95
*May 1-31: grades 2-6 (Registration will close when league cap of 170 athletes is reached)
Please email HYVBwildcats@gmail.com with questions.
Summer Sports Camps
Please click on the link below to see all the fantastic summer sport camp opportunities being offered by the Harrison Athletic Boosters. Dates and registration information is provided in the link below.
Summer Sports Camp Flyer – Click Here
Looking for a fun, hands on STEM Camp?
Camp Invention is returning to Three Rivers School District June 2nd-6th, from 9:00-3:30 pm! Students from all neighboring schools are welcome to attend! 
Thanks to glowing reviews from campers, families and teachers,we’re bringing Camp Invention® back for its second year at Three Rivers School District. Even better, our 2025 program is packed with brand-new, hands-on STEM adventures! Don’t miss out — register at invent.org/mylocalcamp. 74 registered as of today- 124 camper MAX.
Hope to see you there!
2024-2025 Yearbooks – 15 left
There are still 15 yearbooks for sale. The cost is $16. Once these are gone there won’t be any more. First Come, First Served. Please have your students come to the office if they have their money.
The Gathering – 5th Grade Parents
Did you know that there is a student-led bible study group that meets every Friday morning before school at Harrison Junior School. Soon to be 6th graders (currently 5th graders) and their parents are invited to attend either Friday, May 9th or 16th from 6:45 am – 7:25 am. Please click on the link below for more information
The Gathering Flyer – Click Here
Xavier University Summer Programs
Xavier University will be offering a wide range of summer camps this year. They have a diverse range of summer programs for students of all ages and interests. From academic enrichment in STEAM, business, and the humanities to athletic camps and leadership development programs, there’s something for everyone.
Click on the link to obtain any information - https://www.xavier.edu/summer-programs/day-camps/arts-academy/index
Arts Academy:
From aspiring actors to future musicians, our programs provide a fun and supportive environment for creativity to flourish.
- Camps beginning in early June
- Several camps for ages 4 through 17
STEAM@XU: Summer Research Immersion:
A one-week research immersion camp for high-school students for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) disciplines.
- August 4-8
- Open to incoming 9-12th graders
HSPT (High School Placement Test) Prep Course:
Xavier will host its inaugural High School Placement Test (HSPT) Prep Course. This premium prep class not only helps students prepare for all five sections of the HSPT but also provides students in Cincinnati the opportunity to experience Xavier’s beautiful campus.
- July 28 - August 1
- 7th grade students (rising 8th graders)
CSI & Forensics Camp:
This one-week, half-day camp where students will assume the role of crime scene investigators and learn skills to help identify a prime murder suspect from a pool of 6 alleged perpetrators. This interactive camp is designed for high school students entering grades 9-12. Advanced students entering 8th grade are also encouraged to apply. In addition to our investigation, students will learn about criminal justice and forensics careers and the education needed.
- June 16 - 19, 2025
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
D’Artagnan Summer Academy:
An interactive, one- or two-week residential summer program designed specifically for standout rising high school juniors and seniors. Engage in dynamic discussions with top local business and community leaders, tackle hands-on projects, and gain real-world insights from our expert faculty. The academy offers a fast-track application process to Xavier University, and many of the courses will count toward a future Xavier degree.
- One- and two-week sessions from May 27-June 8
- Rising high school juniors and seniors
Xavier Summer Scholars:
A one-week day camp designed for rising high school juniors and seniors! Students will choose one of four academic tracks:
- Building a Sustainable Future: Government & the Public’s Roles
- Defending the Digital World: Cybersecurity Foundations
- Connecting Storytelling & Wellbeing: The Power of Writing
- Committing to Cura Personalis: A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing
Faculty-led courses are designed to spark curiosity and deepen understanding. Beyond academics, students will participate in daily seminars focused on Ignatian values like vocational discernment and gain valuable insights through college application bootcamps.
- June 23 - 27
- Rising high school juniors and seniors
Xavier Summer Sports Camps:
A variety of sports summer camps for campers of all ages and interests. Each camp is led by experienced coaches and instructors who are passionate about teaching the fundamentals of their sport and helping campers improve their skills.
Harrison Library May Events
The Harrison Library has a lot of events scheduled for the month of April. Please see the attached calendar. Click on the link below:
May Library Events - Click Here
Kindergarten Registration – Began Monday, Feb. 3rd
The Southwest Local School District began kindergarten registration for the 2025 - 2026 school year Feb 3, 2025. Registration can be completed online from any computer. Detailed instructions regarding the online application are 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 link below for the NEW age requirements and immunization requirements.
New Age requirements coming for next year’s Kindergarten Students
Please click on the link below if you have a student heading towards kindergarten. There are some new age requirements for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
FINAL PTO Planning Meeting
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 this upcoming Monday, May 12th. We hope to see many of you at the meeting.
You can now join PTO. 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.
If you would like to join the PTO please Click Here
Minutes for the April Meeting - Click Here
Hope to see you soon!
Harrison PTO
Building Character
May is reviewing Quarter 4 Value of Leadership and Character Strengths:
Week 5/5: Perspective-Perspective is defined as, I can see other people’s points of view and offer good advice.
Week 5/12: Curiosity-Curiosity is defined as, I explore the world around me with an open mind and ask questions often
Week 5/19: Judgement-Judgment is defined as, I am open-minded and think through my decisions.
Week 5/26: Humility-Humility is defined as, I let my accomplishments speak for themselves.
Bus Passes
Due to the number of children riding the bus this year, NO bus passes will be written for students wishing to go home with another student. Please plan for transportation once the students have arrived home. If bus situations change throughout the year, please complete a new bus route information sheet, and submit it to our office to be processed at the District Office.
Attachments
Summer Booster Sports – Click Here
Harrison Library Events for May - Click Here
Stay Connected Media Flyer – Click Here
The Gathering Flyer - Click Here
Upcoming Events
- May 8 – Pee Wee Penguin Banking Pizza Party – gym @ 12 pm
- May 8 – AM and PM Kindergarten Students practicing going to lunch
- May 9 – 4th grade on Field Trip to Union Terminal
- May 12 – Monthly and Last PTO Meeting – 6:30 pm – Art Room
- May 13 – Battle of the Schools 5th Grade Olympics
- May 13 – Mother Nature Coming for Assemblies w/ KDG – in gym
- May 15 – 5th Grade students visiting the Jr. School
- May 16 – Cross Cat Field Trip
- May 19 – District In-Service Day
- May 22 – Field Day and Final Cat Store
- May 22 – High School Graduates Walk through the Building (morning)
- May 26 – Memorial Day – No school
- May 27 – HS Graduation
- May 28 – Last Day of School and 5th Grade Celebration Party
- August 14 – Day of School for Students
Important Items for the Week Ahead
Wednesday, May 7 – Girls Scouts speaking to students about summer opportunities during lunch
Thursday, May 8 – All kindergarten students practicing LUNCH in cafeteria
- 4th Grade Girls meeting with Nurse Kinnett – note coming home today
- Pee Wee Penguin Banking Pizza Reward Party – Noon
Friday, May 9 – 4th Grade Field Trip
- 5th Grade boys meeting with Nurse Kinnett – note coming home today
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
