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Sharonville PFO Scholarship 2021 Recipient
Our Sharonville Elementary Parent Faculty Organization is pleased to announce that our evaluation panel chose senior, Perry McCarthy as our 2020-2021 scholarship recipient!
In his application, Perry did
an excellent job describing the ways that administrators and teachers impacted his life at Sharonville Elementary. His project is well thought out and can be delivered in a safe way to teachers and students. Along with encouraging a love of reading, Perry’s project involves cooperation from the community and families Perry is collecting book donations to encourage the love of reading for the children of Sharonville. He has set up two book donation boxes. The locations are: Roc-a-Fella’s Pizza at 11055 Reading Road and the main Sharonville Fire Department, Station 86, at 11637 Chester Road.Perry will be distributing these books in the following ways: 1) Books will be donated to the Princeton Book Mobile, 2) Books will be sold for Viking Bucks in our Viking Store, and 3) books will be offered to Sharonville Elementary teachers looking to expand their classroom libraries.Congratulations to Perry McCarthy, and thank you for supporting his PFO scholarship service project! #VikingDiffWarm Up with iReady Contest Winner
3 classes at Sharonville won the Warm Up with iReady Contest celebrated with their hot chocolate treat today! A special thank you to Ison family McDonald’s that donated the hot chocolate! #VikingDiff
Student Council Plans Spirit Days
Student Council members met recently to plan themed days, to spread positivity during state testing. They chose the themes and days! Thanks to
Mrs. Louderback, Ms. Faulkner, and Mrs. Woodard for their leadership!PTO "Getting to Know You" Series
“Getting to Know You” series. Our 11th profile is Mrs. Lynn Louderback.
Hello! My name is Lynn Louderback, and I am so proud to work as a Para Professional at Sharonville Elementary. Mrs. Jordan always says the students and staff of Sharonville are the best and the brightest, and I wholeheartedly agree!. We are all so happy to have the Scarlet and Gray students back to school full time!I worked for Sharonville Elementary for 11 years, then left for 7 years to become a Nanny for a sweet family with four kids. Now I'm fortunate to have made it back to Sharonville, beginning my 16th year.My husband Rocky and I have three children, a daughter and two sons. They each have their own families now, but they all attended Sharonville Elementary and are proud graduates of Princeton High School. Our family moved to Sharonville in 1988, and have lived in the same house for 33 years. We have eight beautiful grandkids and love spending as much time with them as possible. Our favorite place to go with them is the Zoo and to ride the train. The pandemic has hindered our ability to be with them, but we are hopeful things will be getting better soon.
Thanks for making the #VikingDiff, Mrs. Louderback!Pat Bowes Memorial Scholarship
In accordance with Kasi Jordan, Principal of Sharonville Elementary, and the family of Pat Bowes, a former teacher at Sharonville, Sharonville Elementary is offering one $1,000 Scholarship to any 2020-21 graduating senior attending Princeton High School and pursuing an education degree in college. Please read the requirements thoroughly. Completed applications must be received by April 16, 2021.PFO "Getting to Know You" Series
PFO “Getting to Know You” series.
Our tenth profile is Mrs. Lindsey Addison.
This is my 4th year teaching at Sharonville Elementary! I taught half-day Kindergarten for two years before moving up to First Grade last school year. I love the staff and students! I am a Cincinnati native, and have been a Viking for life! I went to Glendale Elementary, Princeton Junior High, and proudly graduated from PHS! One of my goals in my career was to come back and teach at Princeton, and help continue the great education that Princeton provided me! I have my undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati, and am currently getting my masters degree there as well!
In my free time, I love spending time with my family! My husband and I have a full house of 4 boys and 1 daughter! We love to spend time outside, and travel when it is allowed! I can also be seen spending my time outside of Sharonville cooking and running. One of our favorite places to visit when we travel is Charleston, South Carolina.
This year, I am a remote first grade teacher. While it has been a different and interesting year, my class has been AMAZING! My kiddos show up everyday on their computers, ready to work hard, grow, and learn! They all have really blown me away with their continued effort! This year, I also enjoy seeing all of my previous students in the hallways! Their smiling eyes and waves make my day! Sharonville is truly a family, and I am so happy to be a part of it!
Thanks for making the #VikingDiff, Mrs. Addison!
Viking Store
The Viking Store is a long-standing tradition at Sharonville Elementary. Thanks to all who make donations and support our fundraising efforts, so it is always stocked with a variety of rewards. Thanks to our staff for supporting this project, too! Our PFO has missed volunteering this school year, but the store is organized and ready for Scarlet and Gray to shop together! #VikingDiff
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“Getting to Know You” series
Our PFO thought we’d start a new “Getting to Know You” series. Our ninth profile is Mr. Steve Coleman.
My name is Steve Coleman, and I started teaching at Sharonville Elementary eighteen years ago, in the year 2003. I have always loved the students, parents, and staff at Sharonville Elementary. However, I have not been teaching at Sharonville every year since then. In fact, I have taught grades 1-6 in seven of the eight elementary schools in our terrific Princeton City School District.
I graduated from Lakota High School, but all my friends from church went to Princeton. Also, all of the young teachers who worked at Lakota always talked about how they hoped Princeton would hire them after they got a little experience at Lakota.
I caught the teaching “bug” in high school. It took seven years to make enough money to complete my college education in 1977. I attended Kent State University for my early college and completed my teacher degree at Miami University.
I have not always been a teacher since 1977. I taught fourth-sixth grade for two years and then I retired from teaching. I was in the trucking industry for over 20 years. Then I owned a dry-cleaning business for a short time. Next, I worked in the oil-supply industry until I returned to teaching in 2002.
I am a very average player of many instruments. When I was your age I wanted to be a musical conductor and arranger, but I had forgotten that dream until just recently. I didn’t forget my dream to be a teacher.
I am proud and envious of all the students who get to attend Sharonville Elementary. I hope they get the privilege to attend the Princeton City Middle School, and Princeton HIgh School. GO VIKES!
Thanks for making the #VikingDiff, Mr. Coleman!
PFO Thank You for providing conference night dinner!
Treat for the Staff
Introducing Jr. Hope Squad
Introducing Sharonville's first ever Jr. Hope Squad! Jr. Hope Squad is a group of students in fourth and fifth grade who have been nominated by their peers as trustworthy classmates to be a group of good listeners. These students will be instructed using a detailed curriculum that will train them to enhance school culture as a community and to support their peers. Jr. Hope Squad's mission is to build community, spread kindness, build positive relationships among peers and faculty and to promote being good humans.This year's Jr. Hope Squad Members are:Grade 4Charlotte GingerichManuel Saquic BarreraBritton SmileyKeli Mendez MendezFre'Jene ByerGrant EhlerdingGrade 5Kelsey RauenZara ToledoLanden JordanMike Diaz-LopezColson WolfBeya Mendoza-BernalFatimata SowDoughnuts for Third Grade
Scarlet and Gray students worked together to pass 100 lessons at 100% and had a donut party to celebrate!Yearbooks for Sale
Yearbooks for the 2020-2021 school year are now on sale. Yearbooks are $13 and checks can be made out to Sharonville Elementary School. Checks can be delivered to the front office at Sharonville Elementary School.
Kids Bowl Free Summer Program
Students visit the Viking Store
Thanks to all the teachers who took our Scarlet and Gray students to the Viking Store over the past two weeks!
Though we aren’t able to volunteer at this time, your PFO is keeping the store stocked with plenty of choices for our children to spend their Viking Bucks!
#VikingDiff
Sharonville Elementary PFO 2020-2021 Scholarship
2020-2021 Scholarship Application
The Sharonville Elementary School Parent Faculty Organization is pleased to announce that we will be awarding our 8th annual $500 college scholarship to one former Sharonville Elementary student for his/her 2021-2022 college year. We are looking for a student who is willing to represent Princeton and serve as a student leader. Due to Covid-19, Sharonville Elementary will not allow volunteers in the school, but instead, applicants are encouraged to be imaginative and thoughtful in determining ways they can serve as role models for our elementary students.
In the past, a minimum of 20 hours of service was required. Due to current safety regulations, we encourage applicants to be creative and brainstorm a project that will truly benefit the students at Sharonville Elementary. Please consider reaching out to one of your former teachers to determine the current needs in the school and/or talk to a parent about current PFO projects like our Viking Store.
Criteria:
- Applicant must currently attend Princeton High School.
- Applicant must have attended Sharonville Elementary School for at least one full school year.
- Applicant must have been accepted to a college or technical school, as a full-time student, at the time the award is given.
The applicant must submit the completed application, including the project proposal, no later than February 26, 2021. If mailing, please make sure it is postmarked by 2/26/21.
Miss Vaughn's Remote Kindergarten Class
Miss Vaughn's class worked on listening for beginning sounds in words. If they heard the sound they put their hands on their heads!
Mrs. R's class made and wrote about the process to make a purple cow!
Ms. Boerger's Class is Having Quite the Week!
Shopping at the Viking store and creating series and parallel circuits in fourth grade this week!
“Getting to Know You” Series
Our eighth profile is our new Library/Media Paraprofessional, Ms. Vonna Anguiano.I grew up in a big family, here in Cincinnati on the East side of town, and I am the second oldest of six siblings. My mom ran a daycare in the house, so we were always surrounded by kids; there was never a dull moment!After high school at SCPA and two years of college, I began my career with Delta Airlines at CVG, then transferred to LAX, JFK, then back to CVG. I worked as a supervisor in customer service for many years and for the last 10 years, I worked in the CVG tower, directing ground traffic among other things. I loved every minute of my exciting career with Delta!Covid hit and we went from about 80 flights per day to 6 flights per day, and I took a retirement package after 31 years. I began to focus my attention on getting a job with Princeton City Schools. I have a sister and a niece working in the district.I am married and have a 12 year old son, Brooklen (he was born in New York). We have lots of small pets, the number increased during Covid, because my only child really wants a dog, but I am allergic to dogs and cats. I also started my house plant collection during quarantine. I made masks and visited the local lakes.I am enjoying my new career in the Sharonville Elementary Library/Media Center, and this year I made passports for all the students and we are traveling the world through books. I have been recording stories on a virtual library and I give the students a stamp in their passports after they listen to them. I love their excitement for books and reading and hope to help keep their passion for reading alive!Sharonville Elementary PFO 2020-2021 Scholarship
The Sharonville Elementary School Parent Faculty Organization is pleased to announce that we will be awarding our 8th annual $500 college scholarship to one former Sharonville Elementary student for his/her 2021-2022 college year. We are looking for a student who is willing to represent Princeton and serve as a student leader. Due to Covid-19, Sharonville Elementary will not allow volunteers in the school, but instead, applicants are encouraged to be imaginative and thoughtful in determining ways they can serve as role models for our elementary students.
In the past, a minimum of 20 hours of service was required. Due to current safety regulations, we encourage applicants to be creative and brainstorm a project that will truly benefit the students at Sharonville Elementary. Please consider reaching out to one of your former teachers to determine the current needs in the school and/or talk to a parent about current PFO projects like our Viking Store.
Criteria:
- Applicant must currently attend Princeton High School.
- Applicant must have attended Sharonville Elementary School for at least one full school year.
- Applicant must have been accepted to a college or technical school, as a full-time student, at the time the award is given.
The applicant must submit the completed application, including the project proposal, no later than February 26, 2021. If mailing, please make sure it is postmarked by 2/26/21.
Click here to view/print the Scholarship Application
Sharonville Stage/Cafetorium receive Bluetooth Speaker
At the beginning of the school year, when our PFO approached staff about the Wish List initiative, we also asked what the building might need.
A common theme was a Bluetooth speaker for the stage/cafetorium (for indoor recess, future programs, etc.). Mr. Patt helped with the product research, and he recently came outside to accept the delivery!
Thanks to all who have supported our past fundraising efforts, so we can make purchases like this new piece of technology!
#VikingDiff
Transportation in Kindergarten
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“Getting to Know You” series. Our seventh profile is Ms. Ana Race
Hi! My name is Ana Race, and this is my second year teaching kindergarten at Sharonville! It has been a great experience and the staff and students are amazing!I have always lived in Cincinnati- I started school in Norwood, before moving to Colerain. I am the oldest of five kids and sixteen grandkids; my family is the most important thing in the world to me! I started off my college education at Northern Kentucky University with the intention of being a doctor, before transferring to UC and switching to education! I have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education.One thing my students would be surprised to find out about me is that I played soccer for eight years when I was a kid. I played every position besides goalie, and I even played a championship game against my sister's team, and my team won!This year, I am most proud of my students for how much they love coming to school. For so many of my students, this is their first experience with school, so I expected the masks and the social distancing to be a little scary for them and difficult for them to follow. Each and every one of them come in with a positive attitude and they never complain about any of the rules that are in place to keep them safe. We have been able to build such a strong classroom community, (even between the scarlet and gray students though they have never met!). They are so excited about every lesson and by Friday, a lot of them ask if I can call Mrs. Jordan and ask her if we can please come to school on Saturday! I am so lucky to have such an amazing group of students and I can't wait to see what else they accomplish this year!
Princeton Family Engagement Website
This site offers assistance to the parents and guardians in the Princeton community who are helping their children learn remotely. Throughout each page of the site, you'll find tutorials that help you and your student navigate a Chromebook successfully, view and complete digital learning activities, troubleshoot common problems, and even access supplemental materials to extend learning on a variety of topics.
The "How Can We Help?" section below takes you to pages filled with short, video-based tutorials that help students and parents accomplish essential remote learning tasks. The "Quick Links" section below provides links to the most commonly used websites during remote learning.
“Getting to Know You” Series
Hello Everyone!
My name is Hayley Pogue and I am the new School Psychologist at Sharonville. I am so excited and happy to be a part of such a great community!
I am originally from Indianapolis, IN, and am the oldest of 2. In my free time, I enjoy working out, spending time with friends and family, cooking and reading.
I graduated in 2017 from Miami University with a Bachelors in Special Education. In May 2020, I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with an Educational Specialist Degree in School Psychology.
1.What would the students be surprised to find out about you?
I just got a Golden Retriever puppy named Bauer (after Trevor Bauer on the Reds).
2.What accomplishment has filled you with pride so far this year?
I am incredibly proud of every staff member at Sharonville. I am amazed by how hard they work every day to make sure the students are learning and excelling in all areas. I am proud to be a part of a community that is so welcoming, caring, loving, and supportive of everyone!
3. What’s the best advice you’ve received from a co-worker?
“We’re doing the best we can.” 2020 has been such a trying year for everyone. It is important to take a step back and realize that everyone is doing the best they can during this pandemic. It is important to have grace and patience. At the end of the day, we all want what is best for our students!
Second Graders Rock Remote Learning!
Shout out to Mrs. Turner's class!
Our first ever days of Live Remote Learning stats (students signing onto Zoom Lessons):Wednesday - 91%Thursday - 95%Friday - 100%I am so impressed and proud of my students!Thank you families for helping to make this happen.COVID-safe version of our traditional Staff Holiday Luncheon
Sharonville Elementary PFO offered a covid-safe version of our traditional Staff Holiday Luncheon with boxed lunches from Chef’s Choice Catering. The current situation may have kept us from offering our cookie trays, but Michelle Robenalt assembled take home cookie and brownie mixes, so that our teachers and staff can have a little warm taste of the holidays over their break. Thanks to Randi Wittenberg for cutting fabric and ribbon for the assembly process and making cute cards to attach to the lunch boxes, too!
Amazon Wish List for Teachers
Thanks to your support of past fundraising efforts, our PFO is in a position to offer each teacher $100 to spend on Amazon. This is an opportunity for our teachers to personalize their current classroom needs with their students. Mrs. McCrory, Mrs. Benoit, Ms. Rohrer, Mrs. Gilbert, Ms. Vaughn, Ms. Willingham, Mrs. Bathe, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Turner, and Mr. Patt received their wish list items recently. From a new desk, LCD notepads and Legos to new books, play doh, and STEAM activities, check out all the great items they picked out!
“Getting to Know You” Series
Our PFO thought we’d start a new “Getting to Know You” series. Our fifth profile is Mrs. Karen Bailey Jesse:
Hello! My name is Karen Jesse and I am the newest Intervention Specialist at Sharonville!! Although I am new to Sharonville, I am not new to the district. I began teaching in Princeton when I was 22! Yes, 22!! I spent 28 years at Heritage Hill Elementary before joining the staff here at Sharonville!!
I graduated college from Bowling Green State University, Go Falcons! My husband and I grew up in West Chester, which is where we decided to raise our family after we got married .
Being a mom is my greatest accomplishment! My daughter is 24 and also a teacher in Princeton! I love that we get to share our passion for being educators. She has also been my saving grace with technology during Remote teaching. My son is 20 and attends Capital University where he is studying business and plays football. We have all gotten to spend ALOT of time together in 2020 and although our home has been very busy, I wouldn't change it for a minute. My children have made me a better teacher and have taught me to be more patient and to go with the flow. We also share our home with our Golden Retriever Scout, my daughter's Golden Doodle Bentley and my Covid kitten Finley!
For fun I enjoy walking my dog with friends. I like to read a lot and spend time with my friends (which I am missing doing!). Watching my son and his friends play football and going to all-star dance competitions are my favorite sports.
I am very happy to be a part of the Sharonville family. I have felt very welcomed and can't wait until our school is full again so I can meet and learn more about the students and families here. I love being a teacher and I hope I positively affect the lives of the children I work with. I hope to be that teacher that students remember as one that truly cared about them and made a difference in their life.
Thank you for making the #VikingDiff, Mrs. Jesse!Sharonville iReady Contest
Sharonville iReady Trim the Tree Contest
Who: All Sharonville remote and hybrid students
When: November 23rd - December 18th
What: For every iReady Reading and Math lesson you pass (70-100%) you will help your grade earn ornaments for their tree. For every 10 lessons your grade passes you grade will earn an ornament for the tree.
Goal: The grade with the highest number of iReady Reading and Math lessons passed will earn cookies for their grade!
Concurso de Sharonville de IREADY
Decorar Nuestro Árbol de Navidad
Quién: Todos los estudiantes de Sharonville
Cuándo: 23 de noviembre - 18 de diciembre
Qué: Por cada lección de lectura y matemáticas de iReady que apruebes (70-100%) ayudarás a tu grado a obtener adornos para su árbol. Por cada 10 lecciones que apruebe su calificación, obtendrá un adorno para el árbol.
Meta: ¡El grado con el mayor número de lecciones de lectura y matemáticas de iReady aprobadas ganará galletas para su grado!
Amazon Wish List for Teachers
Thanks to your support of past fundraising efforts, our PFO is in a position to offer each teacher $100 to spend on Amazon. This is an opportunity for our teachers to personalize their current classroom needs with their students. Mrs. Jesse, Mrs. Faulkner, Ms. Andrews, Mrs. Reigelsperger, Ms. Woodhouse, Ms. Chastain, Dr. Jackson, and Mr. Spencer received their wish list items recently. From a Venus Flytrap and holiday headbands to new books and STEAM activities, check out all the great items they picked out!
PFO "Getting to Know You" Series
“Getting to Know You” series. Our fourth profile is Mrs. Gilbert:
Hello, my name is Elisha Gilbert. I love teaching fifth grade at Sharonville Elementary. I am married to a fellow teacher and have two wonderful children. I love music, movies, sports, games, and family time. I consider myself a lifelong learner and hope to help others foster a love of learning. One interesting thing about me that I think is really cool, is that I attended Sharonville Elementary when I was in the fifth grade and now I get to teach fifth grade here. I earned my undergraduate degree in elementary education with an emphasis in science. Currently, I am pursuing my master’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in education. I enjoy learning about cultures, societies, and people, therefore it is a great fit for me. During this unforeseen year, I am very proud of how adaptable the students have been. They are working hard and learning is our top priority. Go Vikes!
Thank you for making the #VikingDiff, Mrs. Elisha Gilbert!Second Grade Participate in Walk to a Million
Second grade Gray week students saw a lot of great neighborhood decorations on our walk!
Letters of Cheer
Sharonville Student Council did such a great job of writing cheerful letters to some of our Senior friends at Sharonville United Methodist Church, our good deed was passed on to Mallard Cove Senior Living Center. Mallard Cove is located in Sharonville off Lippleman Road. With these folks not being able to get out at all due to COVID 19, a spokesperson requested 100 "Letters of Cheer" be written for the residents living here. Students in Grades 2-5 will be providing these letters for the residents of Mallard Cove. They will be sent out by December 18. Thank you to Sharonville students for providing some cheerful words for these residents! #powerofSHkids
Wish List Items Arriving at Sharonville
Thank you!
Thanks to your support of past fundraising efforts, our PFO is in a position to offer each teacher $100 to spend on Amazon. This is an opportunity for our teachers to personalize their current classroom needs with their students. Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Drapeau, Mrs. Boerger and Mrs. Woodard received their wish list items recently. From clipboards and test tubes to books and puzzles, check out all the great items they picked out!PFO Getting to Know You Series
Our PFO “Getting to Know You” series. The third profile is Ms. Rohrer.
How did you end up teaching at Sharonville Elementary? I started out my Princeton education as a kindergartener at Stewart Elementary. Then I moved on to the middle school and graduated from Princeton High School in 2014. When it came time to complete the student teaching portion of my education, I was offered to student teach under Ms. Andrews here at Sharonville. After student teaching, I was hooked on Sharonville! I love the staff, students, and the atmosphere. I knew this was where I wanted to be! So after a year as a long-term substitute in kindergarten, I was hired as a third-grade teacher last year. I couldn’t be happier!
Do you have any pets? I have a horse named Lexi, two dogs named Vanna and Jade, and three goldfish.
What is your specific degree? Elementary Education from Northern Kentucky University
What would your students be surprised to find out about you? My students would be surprised to find out that my dad is from Switzerland, so I have dual citizenship. We visit my family over there every couple of years!
What accomplishment has filled you with pride so far this year? I’m proud of how well my students have adapted to this completely different school year! They don’t complain about crazy schedules, having to wear masks all day, or doing work on their week off. They love coming to school and that makes me feel so happy! It makes me want to work even harder for them when I see how hard they are trying.
What‘s the best advice you’ve received from a co-worker? You can only do what you can do. Sometimes as a teacher we feel like we aren’t doing enough for our students. There is alway more that needs to be done, things we don’t have time to finish, students who don’t get all of the support they need. But remembering that we are only one person, and can only do so much, has been good advice when you start feeling those feelings. Especially this year when we just aren’t seeing enough of our kids!
Thank you for making the #VikingDiff, Ms. Rohrer!Remote Learning Days
PFO provides Amazon Gift Cards to Teachers
Thanks to our families’ support of past fundraising efforts, our PFO is in a position to offer each teacher $100 to spend on Amazon. This is an opportunity for our teachers to personalize their current classroom needs with their students. Ms. Race received her wish list items on 11/18, and she shared pictures of her scarlet kindergarteners reading with their new whisper phones.
Getting to Know You Series
Our PFO “Getting to Know You” series.
Our second profile is Ms. Vaughn.
Hello!
My name is Jordan Vaughn, and this is my second year teaching half day kindergarten at Sharonville Elementary. This year looks a little different for me, because I am teaching remotely. Although it has been an adjustment, seeing my students' faces fill the screen every morning and afternoon still makes my teacher heart very happy. I am so happy to be a part of the Princeton school district and the Sharonville community.
As a child, I grew up in Bowling Green, KY and later moved to Overland Park, KS. I attended the University of Kansas and my undergraduate degree is in Applied Behavioral Sciences. I have a master's degree in Elementary Education from Ball State University. It wasn't until I moved to Cincinnati 4 years ago that I decided to go back to school (for a third time!) to become a teacher. I went to Xavier to get my teaching license and finally became a teacher!
My biggest accomplishment personally this year has been creating a welcoming classroom community. At the beginning of this school year, I wasn't sure how I would ever create a relationship with students through the computer. I get the opportunity to meet with each student individually on Fridays for a few minutes and this has helped create those relationships and allowed me to learn about my students' lives outside of the classroom.
The best advice I have received from a co-worker is, "Go with the flow." This has never been more true this year! We are in a time of frequent changes and it has been very important to be flexible and open to new ideas. This year will definitely be one that we will remember forever!
Thanks for making the #VikingDiff, Ms. Vaughn!
Little Vikes Trek to 1 Million Steps
Sharonville Celebrates Our Veterans
Sharonville celebrated our local Veterans on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. This year looked a little different. Sharonville Scarlet Student Council members made goodie bags for Sharonville Veterans. Many of the bags were devlidered directly to the Veterans, and some were sent home with students and staff to give to their beloved Veteran. Thank you to our Sharonville PFO for providing the treats for the bags. Thank you to all who serve!
Getting to Know You Series
Our PFO thought we’d start a new “Getting to Know You” series. Our first profile is Ms. Woodhouse.
Hello Everyone!
My name is Hannah Woodhouse, and I am the new fourth-grade teacher at Sharonville. I have loved joining this beautiful community and am so happy to introduce myself.
I am originally from Indianapolis, IN, and am the oldest of 3. I love to cook, run, and read. My mom is a librarian and is always throwing more books my way.
In May, I graduated from Miami University with my Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (K-5). In August, I earned my Masters of Education in Literacy and Language, again from Miami.
What would the students be surprised to find out about you?
Regardless of my new home, I am actually a Michigan fan. GO BLUE! (Shhhh, don’t tell Mrs. Benoit.)
What accomplishment has filled you with pride so far this year?
I am incredibly proud of how my students have formed a classroom community. Every time they listen to one another, care for each other, and advocate for a classmate, I am filled with pride.
What‘s the best advice you’ve received from a co-worker?
“You can only do what you can do.” I am lucky enough to work with the BEST team who always remind me what is and is not in my control (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic).
Thanks for making the #VikingDiff, Ms. Woodhouse!Kinsa Thermometer Donation Partners with Sharonville
Students and Staff set example for the School Age Children Channel
Joining Forces for Children is a collective of educators, health care professionals, community members, and more who work to prevent and reverse the effects of child traumas such as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Their goal is to brighten the future for children, their families, and our communities.
As part of their “School Age Children Channel”, Kevin Jamison (Human Resources), Curtis Spencer (Sharonville), and Lissette Mason (Princeton Community Middle School) presented about Princeton’s summer school English Learner (EL) program of 2020. The majority of the students at Sharonville, involved with the summer school program, lived in the same apartment complex, so they had class outside on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout June and July. The Mobile Book Center would come on Mondays equipped with WiFi and would provide books for the students. Princeton’s food truck would come on Mondays and Wednesdays to pass out food and books for the families. For those not living at that apartment complex, Curtis Spencer would do house visits. At PCMS, Lissette Mason and the ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) teachers helped the ELs with technology. They emphasized the importance of logging on to the computer and completing work while solving problems that came along. Kevin Jamison collaborated with Catholic Charities and the National Your Advocate Program (NYAP) to provide healthcare givers to address trauma that can be experienced by students who are new to the US and other issues that might come out of the pandemic.
Through the summer school program, Princeton teachers, students, and parents, along with Catholic Charities and NYAP, were able to work together to not only provide academics but counseling also. This helped ensure trust and understanding among Princeton's students and parents.
Google Classroom and Class Dojo Parent Tutorial
Second Quarter Attendance
Dear Princeton Families,
Welcome to the Second Quarter! The first quarter of this school year was quite unique and we thank our students, staff, and parents/guardians for your flexibility. The second quarter may bring new challenges, but working together we can continue to live our mission of empowering each student for college, career, and life success.
We will be implementing the following attendance updates in an effort to increase student academic achievement and participation.
Attendance for FULL REMOTE Students:
- Students must participate in live sessions (synchronous learning) for English (Reading), Math, Science, Social Studies and elective classes
- Teachers will take attendance during live sessions
- Parents and/or students must contact teachers with a reason if they cannot attend live sessions
- If the recording is viewed in lieu of the live session, a teacher assignment must be completed
- Failure to participate in live sessions will result in up to two absences for the week if the teacher receives no communication from the parent or student
- Independent work (asynchronous learning) must also be submitted to reach full attendance for the week
Attendance for Scarlet/Gray AT HOME Learning weeks:
- Student must complete work daily as assigned by teacher
- Teacher will grade work and provide feedback to students’ weekly
- Secondary teachers will submit at least two assignments in the grade book weekly
- Live learning sessions will be offered at all levels during the afternoon and students with technology are required to attend.
Students who fail to meet academic expectations will be required to attend our summer school program. Students who fail to meet attendance requirements may have truancy charges filed. It is critical that parents communicate with their child’s teacher(s) and the school so that we can provide interventions to help with remote and at-home learning.
Please contact your child’s building principal, counselor, or teacher with questions regarding student performance during the first quarter and the support that is available.
Click here to print the letter in English/Spanish
Enjoying PE
Trunk or Treat
Thanks to Erica and Georgianna Figgins and Amy Goohs-Hardman for helping Sharonville Elementary PFO pass out candy at the Sharonville Parks and Recreation Department’s Trunk or Treat on Tuesday, 10/20!
And thank you to Sharonville Mayor Kevin Hardman for donating 10 bags of Mini Tootsie Roll pops!
What a fun event!
Happy National Principal's Month
On behalf of all students at Sharonville Elementary, Student Council members, Adelynn Bailey and Marlin Hillman, presented Mrs. Jordan with a card and Skyline gift card to celebrate National Principal’s Month. We are so fortunate to have such a great leader at our school!
Student Council Spruces Up Patriot's Point
Student Council members teamed up with our city’s Parks and Recreation Dept. on Tuesday afternoon to spruce up Sharonville’s Patriot Pointe. Patriot Pointe honors all veterans of the United States military, as well as recognizing historic wars that have shaped our country. This is the fourth consecutive year Student Council has been able to participate in this service project, and it continues to be one of their favorites.
Fifth Grade Works Hard
Princeton Mobile Book Center & Parent Forms Paperwork Assistance
We will have a Spanish speaking liaison to assist any parents/guardians in filling out FinalForms, the Remote School-Parent Agreement, and/or the second-semester Commitment Form (only for first- semester remote learners). These forms are also available online.
Tendremos una ayudante que habla espanol para asistir a los padres/guardianes en completar los formularios de FinalForms y los Remote School-Parent Agreement (cuestionarios a los padres y acuerdo) y el formulario de compromiso para el segundo semestre Commitment Form (solo para los que tomaron el primer semestre en línea ). Estos formularios también están disponibles en línea.
Wednesday, October 21
Miércoles, Octubre 21
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Village Green Mobile Home Community
7501 School Road
Parking by playground
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Yorktowne Mobile Home Community
7260 Fields Ertle
Parking near office
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Evendale Community Center
10500 Reading Road
Thursday, October 22
Jueves, Octubre 22
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Marianna Terrace Apartments
10121 Shivers Court
Parking by office
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. St. Monica’s Recreation Center
Douglas Street Entrance
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Woodlawn Recreation Center
10141 Woodlawn Blvd.
Tuesday, October 27
Martes, Octubre 27
11:00 a.m. - Noon Springdale Elementary School
Overflow parking lot, closest to the grass
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Hollydale community
Corner of Sheffield and Toulon
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. The Colony
1 Kenilworth Court
Parking near office
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Willows
1235 Chesterdale
Parking by Swimming Pool
Wednesday, October 28
Miércoles, Octubre 28
2:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Viking Village
150 Viking Way
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. 1100 Apartments
1100 Princeton Square Circle
Parking near office
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Crescent Village Apartments
5330 Crest Hill Drive
Parking near office
Click here to view/print the flyer
Wall of Honor
Students, whether in person or remote are invited to honor a special veteran in their life! Remote students can email their completed form to llouderback@vikingmail.org or laddison@vikingmail.org. In person families are invited to send their completed forms in with their student. All completed forms will be displayed on our Wall of Honor, to honor all of our Veterans!
Social Skills in Kindergarten
Miss Race's Kindergartners read a book about balloons with Mrs. Friason and then released some balloons!
Box Tops
If you have any Box Tops for Education that haven’t expired, please send them to school for our upcoming submission of clipped Box Tops.
Don’t forget to download the app to scan the new version of Box Tops!
Thank you!
Learning by Teaching
Remote School-Parent Agreement
Remote School-Parent AgreementParents/Guardians of full remote students should fill out the google form at the bottom of the agreement no later than October 21st.Click here: Remote School-Parent AgreementYoung Authors
First Grader Zurri Clark brought in the book that her Grandmother wrote about her and her sisters!
Second Grade Science
On our first day of Science we learned about how to be a Scientist and how to make good observations through the "What's in the Bag" activity. The students used their senses to make observations about what was in the bag before they opened it. The students had great guesses but they were all surprised to see what was in the bag!
Conference Night Dinners
Thank you to Sharonville LaRosa’s and The Blue Goose Sports Cafe' for the fantastic customer service! Our two nights of staff conference dinners were a delicious success. A special shout out to Adelynn and Alex Bailey for donating thoughtful notes to accompany each meal! And, we appreciate all who have supported past PFO fundraising events, so that we could treat our teachers to these dinners.
Picture Day
Mrs. Bathe's Kindergarten
Kindergarten has been working on counting and one-one correspondence and comparing numbers. It’s even more fun with Halloween counters!
Reading is fun with Mrs. Faulkner
Happy National Custodian's Day!
Crafty Kindergarten
Second Grade Recess
Sharonville 2nd grade is so happy to have playground equipment once again! It gets sanitized after each grade level uses it!
Student Council Representatives 2020-2021
Congratulations to all of those hard working role models!
Time Capsule Cornerstone
One element to last year’s Hall of Fame application related to history. Inside the cornerstone of the original Sharonville Elementary building was a time capsule from 1926, and inside of that was another time capsule from the 1890’s. On May 30, 2008, a time capsule was placed behind bricks in the new building’s front lobby. Thanks to Mr. Patt’s initiative, our PFO purchased a plaque to recognize this history.
The plaque reads: “Behind this spot a time capsule was placed on May 30, 2008. To be opened by the Sharonville Elementary community on May 30, 2058.”
Thank you to Mr. Greg Hickey and Showcase Trophies and Awards for this plaque! We can personally attest to the wonderful quality of products Mr. Hickey provides!
Kroger Community Rewards
We have 77 households signed up for Kroger Community Rewards, and Kroger recently donated $396.18 to Sharonville Elementary (for the May 1-July 31 quarter)! We are grateful that Kroger recognizes that we have unique causes that need support, like our hospitality, celebration, and rewards efforts!
Please sign up for Kroger Community Rewards and choose Sharonville Elementary PFO as your designated recipient.
https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow/
Our code is: GS868
The more you shop at Kroger, the more money our PFO will earn! Thank you for your support!
!Niñas en STEM(ciencias, tecnología,ingeniería y matematicas)
con GE! Unete a GE y Girl Scouts para participar de este divertido programa virtual. ¿Alguna vez has sentido curiosidad por la ciencia o ¿tecnología? ¿Hubo un momento en que quisiste aprender más sobre ingeniería o matemática? Aquí está ¡tu oportunidad! Girl Scouts y GE se están asociando para darte una experiencia práctica sobre las cosas increíbles que las chicas pueden hacer en S.T.E.M. Estan invitadas las niñas de la escuela elemental de Sharonville en grados 3, 4, y 5 Accede al programa en linea semanal dirigida por voluntarios de la compañia GE.
Los martes octubre 13, 20, 27 y noviembre 3, 10, y 17, 2020 Empieza a las 4:30-5:15 p.m. !El espacio es limitado, llene la forma de registro adjunta HOY!
¿Preguntas? contacte a Miranda Almy al 513.619.1370 o a mirandaalmy@gswo.org El distrito escolar de la ciudad de Princeton ha aprovado la distribucion de este volante como servicio comunitario. Sinembargo no constituye un endoso del mismo.
Have you ever been curious about science or technology?Was there a time where you wanted to learn more about engineering or math?
Here is your chance! Girl Scouts and GE are partnering together to give you a hands-on experience at all the
awesome things girls can do in S.T.E.M.Open to girls at Sharonville Elementary in grades 3-5
Join us online with GE volunteers for our virtual weekly meetings:
Tuesdays, October 13, 20, 27, and November 3, 10, y 17, 2020. 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Space is LIMITED- complete the registration form today!
Questions? Contact Miranda Almy at 513.619.1370 or mirandaalmy@gswo.org.
The Princeton City School District has approved the distribution of this flyer as a community service. No endorsement of the products or services, however, is stated or implied.
"Word Power"
Mrs. Woodard's Fourth grade EL students practice their "Word Power" vocabulary words by playing memory!
Remote 1st Graders
Mrs. Addison's remote First graders always working hard, even from home!
Mrs. Boerger's Reading Class
Enjoying a beautiful day reading outside!
Be Kind!
Be the " I " in Kind!
Second Grade Gets Some Fresh Air
Mrs. Turner's Gray week students read The Crayon Box That Talked and discussed how each of us is unique, but together we all make "a beautiful picure". Everyone got to share something new about themselves.
Place Value Practice
Miss Chastain's Third Grade has been taking mask breaks outside after math and practicing place value math skills with chalk.
Kindergarten Recess
Kindergarten is safe while having a blast at recess.
Zooms/Google Meets in Google Classroom, parents and their participation
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Each year pictures and videos of students are often taken for use in district publications, press releases, school/district websites and/or as an instructional resource during remote learning activities (i.e. zoom or google meets live sessions). If a parent, guardian, or student does not want to be photographed or videotaped for these purposes, please contact the building or grade level principals. We will be happy to clarify any questions you may have and/or accommodate your request to not have your child photographed or videotaped.
Also, we encourage parents to be actively involved in their child’s remote learning experience and hope that you regularly connect with teachers so that your child has a well-rounded education. We do ask that parents refrain from participating in live sessions. The sessions are meant for the students and parent/teacher contact should occur outside of live instructional time. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding of this request.
Lastly, taking attendance for remote learning is new for us this year. There are expectations set by the state that require schools to take attendance even for those students learning at home. Students who fail to engage in learning at home will be referred to the administration for chronic absenteeism which we would like to prevent if at all possible. We ask that if your child is not able to participate in remote learning that you notify the school so that we can mark attendance accordingly. We will be using the same procedure that is utilized in our traditional setting. Please contact the school if you have questions regarding attendance.
Sincerely,
Tonya West Wright
Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, Prek-12
Princeton City Schools
3900 Cottingham Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45241
(513) 864-1060
Click here to view/print this letter
Meal Distribution Information for Remote Weeks
The USDA has extended the SSO (Seamless Summer Option) Program.
Meal distribution will be at dismissal on Friday with your student.
Five breakfasts and five lunches (pre-packaged shelf-stable items) will be available for students to take home each Friday. Due to COVID Pandemic, this year only, we are offering breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge.
Currently, milk must be refrigerated ASAP. Refrigerated milk will be substituted for dry milk pouches/shelf-stable milk as soon as available.
If you have any questions, please contact the Food Service Office at (513) 864-1023.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
6 Princeton Elementary Schools selected to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program!
The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides all children in participating schools with a variety of free fresh fruits and vegetables throughout the school day. It is an effective and creative way of introducing fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options.
Congratulations to:
Glendale, Heritage Hill, Lincoln Heights, Sharonville, Stewart, and Woodlawn for being selected for this amazing program.
Wifi Devices for Students
Thank you, everyone, for your hard work and patience as we work our way through the first days of school. We have received additional Mobile Wifi devices for student use. These are intended to help narrow the digital divide and make sure that each student has access to the internet.
To provide this service, we are asking the family to fill out an application for the device. It is a Google form that they will fill out. It will better help us understand the need and prioritize the distribution. We will limit the devices to one per household. Multiple students can share the device and access the internet at the same time.
https://forms.gle/58yCxuTp3N9sKkyu9
Princeton Elementary Guide to Remote Learning
2020-2021
Grade Level
Teacher Names and Buildings Served
Kindergarten
Meredith Smith-Camp (HH, LH, WO), Alicia Slagel (ST, GL), Jordan Vaughn (SH, EV), Rachel Strome (SP)
First
Alice Fitzgerald (EV,WO), Dakota Bittinger (GL, HH), Tonia Tucker (LH), Lindsey Addison (SH, ST), Molly Davis (SP)
Second
Rachel Merritt (LH), Shanda Smith(SH), Jill Clements (SP), Emily Cole (ST, HH), Kristin Carlton (WO, GL, EV)
Third
Rachel Schadel (EV, SH), Elissa Foertsch (GL, HH), Angie Poe(LH, WO), Kelly Quick (SP), Nicole Chenault (ST)
Fourth
Vince Collopy (EV,ST), Melanie Hogue(LH), Lauren Schensker (SP), Karl Kennell (WO, SH), Donna Ruttshaw (GL, HH)
Fifth
Lauren Wilson (GL), Bonita Layson (LH), Bhavin Shah (SP, HH), Erin Frankovich (WO, ST), Glenn Patt (SH, EV)
Specials
Theresa Shephard (PE), Jenifier Kuhn (Music), Nicole Dye (Art)
Remote Specials will start August 31
Instructional Coach
Steph Baber
Administrator
Contact building principal or district contact, Libby Styles (curriculum coordinator)
Attendance
- Students are expected to log into lessons daily.
- Per the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) attendance in a remote learning model will consist of:
- Completion of assignments by due date
- Daily logins/posts to Google Classroom
- Communication with teacher(s) outside of the live learning sessions (synchronous) such as messages through Google Classroom, emails, telephone calls, video chats or other formats that enable teachers to engage with students outside of the live learning session.
- Engagement time in digital learning resources (e.g. I-Ready, programs access through the Clever portal)
- Teacher-led remote learning live learning sessions (synchronous)
- Self-directed remote learning activities (asynchronous) with evidence of participation through a combination of:
- Attendance will be taken by the teacher during the live lesson. If your child cannot attend the live virtual lesson they must watch the recorded live session and provide evidence to the teacher that the video was reviewed. The teacher will determine what that evidence looks like.
- Parents must email the teacher if their student is unable to attend the live sessions.
- Daily attendance is expected and will be reported by teachers weekly to allow for assignment completion and viewing of recorded sessions.
- Excessive Absenteeism: according to district policy, a student who “is absent from school with combined nonmedical excused absences and unexcused absences in excess of thirty-eight (38) or more hours in one (1) school month, or sixty-five (65) or more hours in a school year, that student is considered ‘excessively absent’ from school.” The district will notify the parent/guardian, in writing, when a student has reached the level of excessive absenteeism as defined above.
- Habitually Truant: according to district policy, “ a student will be considered habitually truant if the student is of compulsory school age and absent without a legitimate excuse for thirty (30) or more consecutive hour, for forty-two (42) or more hours in one(1) school month, or for seventy-two (72) or more hours in one (1) school year.” The principal shall assign the student to an absence intervention team within ten (10) days of a student becoming habitually truant.
Engagement
- Students are expected to attend and participate in live sessions by either asking or answering questions.
- This can also be done using the chat feature if students are not comfortable speaking up during a live session.
- Interactions between the student and teacher as well as between students should always remain positive as we are all navigating through remote learning together.
- Students should notify their teacher when they cannot attend the live session and follow up with the teacher after they watch the recording to provide evidence that the recording was viewed and work was completed.
- When viewing live sessions students should keep their audio on mute unless asking or answering a question.
- Our preference is for students to keep their video on when possible so teachers can monitor engagement. Students who have their video turned off should demonstrate participation by either using audio, the chat feature and/or completing the live session activity. Students and parents with concerns about using video for the live lesson should contact the teacher.
- Students should find a quiet place to view live sessions and complete independent work so they can focus on their education.
- Students should refrain from moving around the room if possible when attending live sessions so that other students are not distracted.
- We encourage students to reach out to their teachers via email to set up individual sessions if they need additional support. Teachers/Counselors will also be working to set up small group and individual sessions when appropriate to make sure our student’s needs are being met both academically as well as socially and emotionally.
Learning Management System
- All teachers will use Google Classroom to:
- Post weekly agenda that will include assignments, due dates and assessment dates.
- Attach links to live zoom/google meets lessons
- Attach recordings of live sessions or other instructional videos or resources.
- Some teachers may also use Class Dojo as a communication tool that can be accessed from parent cell phones.
Parent Support
- Weekly assignments will be provided at the start of each week and due dates will also be included
- Teachers will provide virtual orientation opportunity for parents
- Teachers will have daily office hours to respond to student and parent questions
- Teachers will coordinate material pick-up at the start of September to provide learning materials to support learning at home
- District will provide videos to help students learn to use Google Classroom. Videos are available online and new videos will be released on Friday, August 21
- Parent/Teacher conferences will be held September 24 and October 1
Technology Support
- If the assigned teacher is not able to answer your technology questions, please contact the district technology hotline at 864-1162.
- Elementary remote students who need access to a Chromebook and or wifi, should also contact the district technology helpline at 864-1162.
Gray Week August 24 - 28, 2020
Please click here to view the assignments for the Gray Week August 24Student Assignments and Learning Opportunities- Kindergarten: https://www.princetonschools.
net/site/default.aspx? PageType=3&DomainID=10& ModuleInstanceID=2385&ViewID= 6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316- 3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0& FlexDataID=5691&PageID=13 - First Grade: https://www.princetonschools.
net/site/default.aspx? PageType=3&DomainID=10& ModuleInstanceID=2385&ViewID= 6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316- 3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0& FlexDataID=5692&PageID=13 - Second Grade: https://www.princetonschools.
net/site/default.aspx? PageType=3&DomainID=10& ModuleInstanceID=2385&ViewID= 6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316- 3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0& FlexDataID=5693&PageID=13 - Third Grade: https://www.princetonschools.
net/site/default.aspx? PageType=3&DomainID=10& ModuleInstanceID=2385&ViewID= 6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316- 3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0& FlexDataID=5694&PageID=13 - Fourth Grade: https://www.princetonschools.
net/site/default.aspx? PageType=3&DomainID=10& ModuleInstanceID=2385&ViewID= 6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316- 3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0& FlexDataID=5695&PageID=13 - Fifth Grade: https://www.princetonschools.
net/site/default.aspx? PageType=3&DomainID=10& ModuleInstanceID=2385&ViewID= 6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316- 3F8874B3E108&RenderLoc=0& FlexDataID=5696&PageID=13
School News
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School Supply List for 2020
Supporting Young Minds of All Kinds.We all know that this upcoming school year is going to be different than any other, and that families have to adjust to big changes, such as how best to support learning from home. One of the Library’s areas of focus in our Strategic Plan is student success. We’re committed to helping young people have the resources and supports they need to succeed in school and prepare for post-secondary education, training, careers, and life. Besides library cards and access to our eResources 24/7, we can also support students with their remote learning by providing WiFi access, computers/laptops, and access to library staff to provide assistance. Here’s some important information:In-personKids learning remotely, and their families, are welcome to visit any of our 41 locations during all open hours, Mon. – Sat., 10am to 6pm.- At the downtown Main Library we have designated a space on the second floor for homework help for middle and high schoolers, which will be available beginning Aug. 24. We can accommodate up to 24 students at a time.
- To reserve a space students should call 513.369.6900.
- Sessions are 2 hours in length and are limited to 1 session per student per day.
- There will be 3 sessions each weekday: Monday – Friday
- 10AM – 12PM
- 1PM – 3PM
- 4PM – 6PM.
- We do still have safety protocols in place, including requiring face coverings, reduced occupancy levels, and limits on the length a customer can stay.
- Right now, we are working to improve our outdoor spaces and meeting rooms at many of our locations so we can support students who need homework help, access to WiFi or devices, or assistance with their own device.
- We intend to use the first few weeks of school to learn what the demand is for student use of our facilities and as capacity allows, and we may try additional strategies like adding student-only hours in the evenings, and adjusting occupancy levels, if the spread of COVID-19 continues to improve in our county.
Online- Anyone with a library card can use our Homework HelpNow resource, which provides a variety of supports to students, including live homework assistance, study tools, virtual study rooms and even free assistance with filling out the financial aid form for college (FAFSA).
- Check out this brief video to learn more about this great resource.
Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library800 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202 - At the downtown Main Library we have designated a space on the second floor for homework help for middle and high schoolers, which will be available beginning Aug. 24. We can accommodate up to 24 students at a time.
District News
Scarlet & Gray Calendar for First Quarter
The first day of school for students will be August 20th, which is a departure from the original first day of school that had been scheduled for August 13th.
The first day of school for Preschool and Kindergarten students will be August 24th.
Scarlet Schedule / Gray Schedule
At this time, the learning models consist of: (1) Alternate schedule (Scarlet / Gray - 50% Capacity) with health and social distancing, and (2) Full-time remote learning by parent request.
August 20 - Scarlet Schedule: students whose last names begin with A-L and siblings in the same household will attend in-person. Students whose last names begin M-Z and siblings will learn remotely.
August 21 - Gray Schedule: students whose last names begin with M-Z will attend in-person. Students whose last names begin A-L and siblings will learn remotely.
Scarlet Schedule / Gray Schedule: Students will rotate each week from in-person to remote learning.
School Hours / Time Changes
Weeks that the students follow the in-person schedule, modifications of the school times/hours have been made.
These School Hours and Time Changes are for the FIRST 9 Weeks ONLY (first quarter, ends October 21, 2020).
Princeton High School hours will be 7:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Students may choose to get a “Grab & Go” lunch to take home with them.
Athletics will continue to operate as scheduled.
Princeton Community Middle School students will attend school 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
PCMS students will have lunch in the cafeteria spread across the middle school and high school cafeterias.
There will be Zero Bell, which will start at 7:00 a.m.
Princeton elementary school students will attend school 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Meals will be delivered to the classroom or spread out in the cafeteria, determined by class-size per building.
The first day of school for Preschool and Kindergarten students is August 24th.
For the first two weeks of the school year, AM sessions will be 9:00-11:30, and PM sessions will be 12:50-3:00.
Free COVID-19 Testing
The Health Care Connection has partnered with TriHealth to offer FREE Covid-19 Testing at our Lincoln Heights and Mt. Healthy Centers.
We have 3 more days of Sunday testing. We have appointments and walk-in time slots.
PRUEBA PARA EL VIRUS CORONA DISPONIBLE VERANO 2020
Susanne A. Tulloss, MPA
Director of Development
The HealthCare Connection
1401 Steffen Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45215
513.483.3072 / SusanneT@healthcare-connection.org
School Supply List for 2020
2020 Pat Bowes Memorial Scholarships
The Bowes family would like to announce the following four scholarship awards. Congratulations to these each of these four outstanding PHS graduates for being selected as winners of a $1,000 Pat Bowes Memorial Scholarship:
Leidy Cux - UC-Blue AshCaroline McKenzie Burns - Bowling Green State UniversityTaylor Hoog - University of LouisvilleSevara Djurakulova - UC Blue AshThank you to the Bowes family for their work in selecting each of these fantastic Princeton graduates as recipients of this Memorial Scholarship. Their goal is to keep their beautiful brother's name alive in the field of Education, where he had such a tremendous impact on so many students and staff during his time as a teacher at Sharonville Elementary.#VikingDiff!
Reopening of Schools: Learning Options
The survey will be open from July 1 - July 14.
Here are links:
Survey in English: https://forms.gle/QCxuDnDWWxfjrgiZ9
Enlace en Español: https://forms.gle/5ezxuS7MiVsKtFp3A
Princeton City Schools: Learning Options
Dear Princeton Parents and Guardians,
The goal of Princeton City School District is to return to a traditional, in-person school setting, when it is safe to do so, while reasonably protecting the health and safety of our students and staff. If guidelines and health factors indicate that we are unable to bring everyone back at the same time, we will offer an alternating/flex schedule, to bring students back to campus for half of the time and offer remote learning the other half.
However, we recognize that in this scenario, some families would not be comfortable with a return to the classroom. As a result, Princeton will offer a virtual option for those students.
Based on the three options presented at the FaceBook Live June 22 Board of Education meeting, please provide us feedback to assist with the final planning for the reopening of schools in August. A detailed description of the various learning options is available on our website at www.princetonschools.net or you can click here to view the presentation.
A Reopening Task Force Committee, consisting of district and building administrators, consultants, teachers, parents, and community members, determined the learning options based on survey data, an extensive research review, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance documents.
Learning Option Descriptions:
Traditional School Day
If the Governor allows all students to return to school Monday - Friday with safety guidelines in place. A Traditional School Day (Full Time at School) will be provided. All students would return to a Normal School Day when the state of Ohio determines it is safe. Health and safety procedures will be in place at every school.
Alternating / Flex Schedule (Buildings will operate at 50% capacity)
If the Governor does not allow all students to return to school as described above, an Alternating Schedule (Half-Time at School/Half-Time at Home) will be provided: This option provides a traditional face to face instructional method AND remote learning. Students will be able to receive direct instruction and practice in our buildings AND will receive remote learning from home. Buildings will operate at 50% capacity to provide the required social distancing for students and staff. Students will be able to transition to full-time remote learning easily if required by the state of Ohio. Students in this model will follow a Week A/Week B alternating schedule as assigned by the beginning letter of the last name (e.g. A-L, M-Z). This will be determined once all students make their learning model commitment for the upcoming school year.
Survey in English: https://forms.gle/QCxuDnDWWxfjrgiZ9
Enlace en Español: https://forms.gle/5ezxuS7MiVsKtFp3A
Remote Learning
Parents/Guardians can select Remote Learning (Full-Time at Home). Parents of students in Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade can opt-in for their student to learn from home with a structured schedule and support from Princeton educators. With full-time remote learning, students will receive a grade-level curriculum aligned to content standards in an online environment. Parents must make a one-semester commitment to this option. This leaves open the intent to return to a traditional learning environment in January 2021. Parents also have the option to choose a year long commitment to remote learning.
If you need additional information before making a decision, we will have a modified town hall remote learning series. Two FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS will be held on Thursday, July 9 to go over additional information and to address questions about our learning options. The times of the events are scheduled for 12:00 noon and 6:30 p.m. You can rewatch these broadcasts at your convenience on our social media platforms. The next Board of Education meeting will also be on FACEBOOK LIVE on Monday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Survey in English: https://forms.gle/QCxuDnDWWxfjrgiZ9
Enlace en Español: https://forms.gle/5ezxuS7MiVsKtFp3A
Please complete the following survey by Tuesday, July 14. If you have multiple students, submit the information for each student in the survey.
We will also have staff and volunteer support to fill out surveys in the community:
Monday, July 6
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Willows Apartments
1235 Chesterdale 45246 (near Swimming pool)
11:30 AM -12:30 PM
1100 Apartments
1100 Princeton Square Circle (near office)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Centennial Apartments
9801 Mangham (near office)
Tuesday, July 7
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Colony Apartments
1 Kenilworth Court (near office)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Woodlawn Elementary
31 Riddle Rd (playground)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
St. Monica’s Recreation Center
10022 Chester Rd 45215
Douglas Street Entrance
Wednesday, July 8
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
Heritage Hill Elementary School
11961 Chesterdale Rd
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Crescent Village Apartments
5330 Crest Hill Drive (near office)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Sharonville Elementary School
11150 Maple Street (front of the building)
Thursday, July 9
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marianna Terrace Apartment
10121 Shivers Court LH (near office)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Village Green Mobile Home Community
7501 School Road (playground)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Yorktowne Mobile Home Community
7260 Fields Ertel Rd
Friday, July 10
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Evendale Elementary School
3940 Glendale Milford Road (playground area)
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Glendale Elementary School
930 Congress Ave (front of school)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Viking Village
150 Viking Way
The survey will be open from July 1 - July 14.
Thank you.
Survey in English: https://forms.gle/QCxuDnDWWxfjrgiZ9
Enlace en Español: https://forms.gle/5ezxuS7MiVsKtFp3A
La encuesta estará abierta del 1 al 14 de julio.
Aquí están los enlaces:
Encuesta en inglés: https://forms.gle/QCxuDnDWWxfjrgiZ9
Enlace en español: https://forms.gle/5ezxuS7MiVsKtFp3A
Opciones de aprendizaje de la Escuela Princeton City
Estimados padres y tutores de Princeton:
El objetivo del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Princeton es regresar a un entorno escolar tradicional en persona, cuando sea seguro hacerlo, mientras se protege razonablemente la salud y la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal. Si las pautas y los factores de salud indican que no podemos traer a todos de vuelta al mismo tiempo, ofreceremos un horario alternativo / flexible, para que los estudiantes regresen al edificio de la escuela la mitad del tiempo y ofrezcamos aprendizaje remoto la otra mitad.
Sin embargo, reconocemos que en este escenario, algunas familias no se sentirían cómodas con un regreso al aula. Como resultado, Princeton ofrecerá una opción virtual para esos estudiantes.
Según las tres opciones presentadas en la reunión de la Junta de Educación de FaceBook Live del 22 de junio, envíenos sus comentarios para ayudar con la planificación final para la reapertura de las escuelas en agosto. Haga clic en el enlace para ver la presentación de PowerPoint. PowerPoint le proporciona una descripción detallada de las diversas opciones de aprendizaje.
Un comité de reapertura del grupo de trabajo compuesto por el distrito y los administradores del edificio, consultores, maestros, padres y miembros de la comunidad determinó las opciones de aprendizaje basadas en datos de encuestas, una extensa revisión de investigación y los documentos de orientación de los Centros para el Control de Enfermedades (CDC).
Descripciones de opciones de aprendizaje:
Jornada Escolar Tradicional
Si el Gobernador permite que todos los estudiantes regresen a la escuela de lunes a viernes con pautas de seguridad establecidas, se proporcionará el día escolar tradicional (tiempo completo en la escuela). Todos los estudiantes regresarán a un día escolar normal cuando el estado de Ohio determine que es seguro. Se implementarán procedimientos de salud y seguridad en cada escuela.
Horario alterno / flexible (los edificios operarán al 50% de su capacidad)
Si el gobernador no permite que todos los estudiantes regresen a la escuela como se describe anteriormente, se proporcionará un horario alterno (medio tiempo en la escuela / medio tiempo en el hogar): esta opción proporciona un método de instrucción tradicional cara a cara y aprendizaje remoto. Los estudiantes podrán recibir instrucción y práctica directa en nuestros edificios, y recibirán aprendizaje remoto desde casa. Los edificios operarán al 50% de su capacidad para proporcionar el distanciamiento social requerido para los estudiantes y el personal. Los estudiantes podrán realizar la transición al aprendizaje remoto a tiempo completo fácilmente si así lo requiere el estado de Ohio. Los estudiantes en este modelo seguirán un horario alternativo de Semana A / Semana B según lo asignado por la letra inicial del apellido (por ejemplo, A-L, M-Z) que se determinará una vez que todos los estudiantes hagan su compromiso de modelo de aprendizaje para el próximo año escolar.
Aprendizaje remoto
Los padres / tutores pueden seleccionar el aprendizaje remoto (tiempo completo en el hogar). Los padres de estudiantes de Pre-Kindergarten hasta el duodécimo grado pueden optar por que sus estudiantes aprendan desde casa con un horario estructurado y el apoyo de los educadores de Princeton. Con el aprendizaje remoto a tiempo completo, los estudiantes recibirán un plan de estudios de nivel de grado alineado con los estándares de contenido en un entorno en línea. Los padres deben comprometerse durante un semestre con esta opción. Esto deja abierta la intención de regresar a un entorno de aprendizaje tradicional en enero de 2021. Los padres también tienen la opción de elegir un compromiso de un año para el aprendizaje remoto.
Si necesita información adicional antes de tomar una decisión, tendremos una serie modificada de aprendizaje remoto del ayuntamiento. El jueves 9 de julio se llevarán a cabo dos EVENTOS EN VIVO DE FACEBOOK para repasar información adicional y responder preguntas sobre nuestras opciones de aprendizaje. Los horarios de los eventos están programados para las 12:00 del mediodía y las 6:30 p.m. Puede ver estas transmisiones a su conveniencia en nuestras plataformas de redes sociales. La próxima reunión de la Junta de Educación también será en FACEBOOK LIVE el lunes 13 de julio a las 6:30 p.m.
Complete la siguiente encuesta antes del martes 14 de julio. Si tiene varios estudiantes, envíe la información de cada estudiante en la encuesta.
También tendremos personal y apoyo voluntario para completar encuestas en la comunidad:
Lunes 6 de julio
10:00 AM -11: 00 AM
Willows Apartments
1235 Chesterdale 45246 (cerca de la piscina)
11:30 AM -12: 30 PM
1100 apartamentos
1100 Princeton Square Circle (cerca de la oficina)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Apartamentos centenarios
9801 Mangham (cerca de la oficina)
Martes 7 de julio
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Colony Apartments
1 Kenilworth Court (cerca de la oficina)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Woodlawn Elementary
31 Riddle Rd (área de juegos)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Centro de recreación de Santa Mónica
10022 Chester Rd 45215
Entrada de la calle Douglas
Miércoles 8 de julio
10:00 AM -11: 00 AM
Escuela primaria de la colina del patrimonio
11961 Chesterdale Rd
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Crescent Village Apartments
5330 Crest Hill Drive
Jueves 9 de julio
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Marianna Terrace Apartment
10121 Shivers Court LH (cerca de la oficina)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Comunidad de casas móviles Village Green
7501 School Road (área de juegos)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Comunidad de casas móviles de Yorktowne
7260 Fields Ertel Rd
Viernes 10 de julio
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Escuela Primaria Evendale
3940 Glendale Milford Road (área de juegos)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Escuela primaria de Glendale
930 Congress Ave (frente de la escuela)
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pueblo Vikingo / Viking Village
150 Viking Way
La encuesta estará abierta del 1 al 14 de julio.
Gracias.
Survey in English: https://forms.gle/QCxuDnDWWxfjrgiZ9Enlace en Español: https://forms.gle/5ezxuS7MiVsKtFp3A
Summer Choice Boards
Here are a few activities you can do over the summer to help your student stay on track and make sure they are ready for the new school year!
Please click the links below to view/print the activity sheets and choice boards.
Activities for all ages!
5th Grade Introduction to the Middle School
Virtual meeting to talk about the transition to the middle school.Learn More
A Message from the Princeton City Schools Board of Education
Princeton City Schools stands against systemic racism in any form. We recognize that Princeton’s greatest advantage is diversity - whether the diversity is racial, ethnic, economic, or academic. We see differences as a strength, whereby the individual talents of the many form a strong force of the whole. Recent events across the country give us pause to reflect on what we can do to help our students, staff, citizens, and supporters to heal from the anger and frustration that has beset us all. We support peaceful protests across the country and here in Cincinnati. It is encouraging to see calls for reform from our young people. We remain committed to being proactive in addressing the inequities, disparities, and injustice that persist. Staff and administration are working collaboratively to eliminate racism, as we value each student and work to “Empower each student for college, career, and life success.” Black lives matter. We are committed to providing a safe space for dialogue and to explore and insist upon equity and equality, for each and every student as we prepare them to be agents of positive social change.
Dr. Lillian Hawkins– President
Mrs. Susan Wyder – Vice President
Mrs. Mary Cleveland – Member
Mrs. Gina Moore – Member
Mr. Jon Simons - Member
Mrs. Christine Poetter – Treasurer
Mr. Tom Burton – Superintendent
5th Grade Introduction to the Middle School
Virtual meeting to talk about the transition to the middle school.Learn More
Remote Learning Plan
Mission:
Empowering each student for college, career, and life success
Superintendent
Tom Burton
Associate Superintendent
Mari Phillips
Technology Director
Chris Lockhart
Teaching & Learning Directors
Tonya West Wright - Elementary
Valerie Hawkins - Secondary
Special Education Director
Theresa Warren
Student Services Director
Kevin Jamison
The Remote Learning Plan
For Emergency School Closure of the Princeton City Schools
Overview of Remote Learning Plan
We are committed to making sure that students continue to experience the care and commitment of our staff and the routine of daily learning, while we are experiencing school closure. We must acknowledge that our approach to remote learning cannot replicate the magic that happens when school is in regular session (the invaluable social interactions, in-person feedback, camaraderie with teachers and peers, community and extracurricular events, and so on). However, we do contend that quality learning can occur from a distance.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Princeton City School District has developed a remote learning plan to enable students to continue to learn each and every day while schools are closed. This plan supports the Ohio Department of Education’s Remote Learning Resource Guide. The plan is founded on the four core principles for remote learning.: (1) High-Quality Remote Learning; (2) Responding to Equity; (3) Leveraging Partnerships; (4) Maintaining Quality Schools
The District continues to support instruction by engaging students in remote learning. Our goal is to support our students by providing meaningful academic opportunities while protecting the health and safety of students and their families. This remote learning plan will help us deploy remote learning so that all students will benefit from the instruction that is taught by our teachers. Princeton City Schools will support the whole child by providing flexible learning options and making adjustments based on student needs. A continuum of learning opportunities for students to access remote learning is demonstrated by providing online platforms for teacher-student interaction, digital lessons for students to work at home; non-digital lessons, instructional learning packets, and consistent communication with students in innovative ways.
Our board of education, superintendent, district and building administrators, and community partners are committed to providing the necessary resources to support our staff and students through this pandemic.
Remote Learning Plan
- High-Quality Remote Learning in the Princeton City School District.
The district continues to support instruction through a variety of digital and non-digital materials, resources, and instructional activities to maintain academic growth while schools are closed due to emergency.
- The district has developed three options to support student learning:
- Option 1 - District Digital Instructional Materials with Teacher Support
- Digital instructional materials are provided by the district for students to access independently.
- Students access the instruction directly from district purchased materials, e.g., I-Ready Math; I-Ready Reading; Edgenuity; EduPath
- Teachers provide online office hours and conduct teleconferencing to support students with lessons.
- Option 2 - Teacher-Led Digital & Nondigital Instruction
- Teacher-led digital and nondigital instruction is provided to students to allow for flexibility and variance in the delivery of instruction.
- Students can access the instruction at any time - students self-pace their learning once teachers assign it to them.
- Teachers provide materials digitally using videos, assignments from district materials or supplemental materials which students work independently on and submit.
- Students and teachers communicate through Google Classroom, Zoom, other digital platforms, and/or by telephone.
- Option 3 - Offline Instructional Learning Packets
- Offline instructional learning packets are provided to students in grade K-5 and to English Learner students. The learning packets are supplemental to the digital instruction. We are aware that not all students have access to technology, even when we have made it available; thus, we want our students to continue learning as much as possible while schools are closed.
- Instructional Materials and Resources with Teacher Support
- Digital Academic Resources
- Digital Printable Resources
- Nondigital Resources
- Offline Learning Packets - Offline learning packets are Instructional packets consisting of interdisciplinary, exploratory, hands-on activities. The District distributes learning packets with meal pick-up at grab-and-go sites. In addition, learning packets are mailed to students.
- Distance Learning Packets - Elementary
- Remote Learning for Students with Disabilities
- Teacher Resources
- Supplemental Online Learning Resources
- Digital Art, Music and Physical Education Resources
- Supplemental Online Resources for English Learners
- Children Learn English through Nature
- Grammar Gorillas
- https://www.learningchocolate.com/
- https://newsela.com/
- Distance Learning (offline) Packets are provided to English Learner (EL) students who don’t have access to the Internet. EL teachers collaborate with content area teachers to accommodate and modify materials as needed within core instruction (see the below section: Responding to Equity
- Students access instruction directly from district provided materials, lessons, create videos or hold virtual classes to enable teachers to upload or select
- Zoom
- Google Hangouts
- Google Classroom
- Class DoJo
- Class Tag
- iReady
- Video Teleconferences
- Edgenuity
- Exact Path
- Study Island
- Teachers offer online office hours and/or teleconferences and telephone feedback as a way to communicate to students throughout the day.
- Student Assignment & Learning Opportunities
- Office hours for staff are displayed on the District website and on each school’s website:
- Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences are held to communicate with families about student progress.
- Teachers hold ZOOM teleconferences with whole classes, small groups, or with individual students
- Letter to parents regarding fourth quarter grading and final semester grades are shared with parents by teachers. Letter is also placed on the District website, posted on our social media platforms and shared during the superintendent’s Facebook Live sessions.
- Professional Development on Digital Platforms
Professional development for staff on Digital Platforms is provided by Princeton City School Technology Director.
- Tech Tips - Zoom Best Practices - How to Prevent Zoom-bombers
Responding to Equity
Due to the district’s student demographics, it is important that we ensure that opportunities for learning exist for all students. We strive to ensure that there is equity of access to learning opportunities so that the opportunity and achievement gaps continue to close. We are committed to ensuring that our students K-12 have access to technology devices and internet access. Therefore, we have been responsive to known equity issues as we developed this remote learning plan. We have also focused on equity of access to learning for our students with disabilities and second language learners.
- Mobile Student-Centered Computing - Providing Access for All Students
- All learners will have access to technology in a one-to-one computing environment. Our goal is to distribute as many devices as possible to support our students.
- For students who needed technology devices, they were loaned a Chromebook to use while at home.
- A District-wide distribution of devices occurred for K-12 students beginning the week of March 23 through April 3. Individual distribution of devices occurs thereafter based on need. Parents and students are told to contact the 513-864-1162 to request a Chromebook.
- Technology Registration form
- Chromebook Loan Procedures, Including Acceptable Use Policy
- 1:1 devices are assigned on loan to each student to take home
- Communication to parents about technology access, and pick up times are provided in many forms, i.e., districtwide All Call messages made by the superintendent and building principals, messages posted on social media (Facebook; Instagram; Tweeter).
- Distribution of devices
- Instruction to parents about how to sign up is provided
- Kajeets devices/hot spots for students that do not have the internet at home
- Students are able to access instructional materials from their device by using the district’s Learning Management System (Clever)
- Two options to access WiFi: (1) District School Campuses and (2) Parking lots of apartment complexes within the community.
- Princeton Mobile Book Center Bus Hotspot - the mobile book center bus will park in the lot of the schools. Students will not board the bus but will be able to access the WiFi bandwidth from the parking lot.
- Partner with the local apartment and mobile home communities to offer the option to checkout WiFi devices from management offices.
- WiFi schedule and Technology
- Connect with internet providers to see which are available in the areas:
- AT&T; Cinti Bell; Sprint; Spectrum; Comcast, etc.
- Consider the Needs of Students and Families
- Princeton & Community Food Distribution
- Food Distribution
- Morning Bus Stop Breakfast drop-offs were provided to families of all K-12 students beginning the second week of the school closure. Changes were made to the schedule subsequently to provide morning bus stop breakfasts routes to elementary and middle school students.
- We provide food distributions to families at six elementary schools since March 23. On March 30, Governor DeWine announced that all Ohio K-12 school buildings will continue to be closed through at least May 1; therefore, we have continued to distribute food to our families.
- In response to the needs and best practices, we continue to provide Grab & Go meals at six elementary buildings to anyone 18 and younger for a meal package each week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday. The six elementary schools are: Heritage Hill, Lincoln Heights, Sharonville, Springdale, Stewart, or Woodlawn Elementary schools. They are in operation from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Partnerships with community organizations, churches, recreation centers, food pantries, and other organizations to support
- Our community partners are also delivering donated food and other life supplies to families in need. Our community partners and volunteers collect, package, and distribute Student Meal Kits and other items to Princeton families in need.
- Community partnerships:
- St. Monica’s Recreation Center in Lincoln Heights
- Princeton Closet, Christ Church Glendale
- Lincoln Heights Outreach Initiative
- Montgomery Community Church
- New Day and Reconcile Community Church
- Sharonville United Methodist
- St. Simon’s Church
- Valley Boosters Food Pantry, Vineyard Church
- Eddie Meiner LaRosa’s Pizza
- Community volunteers, who are collecting, packaging and distributing Student Meal Kits and other items to Princeton families in need
- Students with Disabilities
The District is ensuring that students with disabilities receive educational services closest to the manners prescribed within their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Therefore, our school personnel are collaboratively working together during this time to find ways to continue to serve and educate students with disabilities.
- Ohio Department of Education - Consideration for Students with Disabilities during Ohio School Closure
- The Required Special Education Contact Log provides guidance on the conversation that intervention specialists and related services personnel have with parents. All contacts are documented.
- Efforts are made to provide specialized services to students with disabilities during the time of the school closure. Schools will need to consider the exact nature and duration of the services provided during this period on a case-by-case basis depending on the needs of individual students.
- Ninety- eight percent of our parents with students with disabilities have been contacted.
- Special education guidance document is sent to all special education staff to provide guidance with holding ETR and IEP meetings during school closure.
- Remote learning for Students with Disabilities
- Special Education staff make available assistive technology for students with disabilities.
- Text to speech and/or speech to text software for students with learning needs.
- Audiobooks, digital books (Audible has corporate account options)
- English Learners (EL)
- English Learner instruction takes place using online learning tools or individual (no-tech) learning packets for families who don’t have access to the Internet. EL teachers collaborate with content area teachers to accommodate and modify materials as needed within core instruction. EL teachers and paraprofessionals provide check-ins with students and parents and provide guidance for the use of online learning tools such as Rosetta Stone, National Geographic Connect and any online learning resources.
- Vocabulary resources:
- Written Language
- Oral Language
- ESL Vocabulary Quizzes | Randall's
- A.Word.A.Day Home Page : Word of the day, vocabulary, wordpower, words, language, quote, quotes, quotation, quotations, english, dictionary, lexicon, logophile, wordsmith, vocabulaire, vocabulario
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/?scrlybrkr
- http://www.englishleap.com/other-resources/learn-english-pronunciation
- Rosetta Stone (for those students who have licenses)
- Google Classroom is used to assign instructional /language level reading, writing, speaking prompts from resources such as National Geographic Reach, Inside, Saddleback, and Edge curriculum materials.
- Leveraging Partnerships. Education is everyone’s business. This is even more true in a crisis. We are grateful for the many community partners, behavioral health experts, churches, 501-3c organizations, parents groups, and other organizations that have supported our students and families throughout this school closure.
- Community Partnerships
- As of April 17, the Princeton City School District, including neighborhood/community partnership efforts, have distributed 36,748 meals to families. In addition, 1088 volunteer positions were filled by 468 community members.
- Behavior Health Supports
- The district recognizes the importance of consistent and continued care for our students who access our school-based mental health services; therefore, we have contacted each of our mental health partners, and they are continuing to provide access to mental health services.
- Parents are informed that any specific questions or concerns should be directed to your student’s therapist and treatment provider. All agencies have options for home visits (as appropriate) or telephone sessions.
- Administrators, teachers, school counselors, and school psychologists reach out to families to ensure they have open lines of communication during the closure and to make alternative plans if necessary. Our counselors will be monitoring emails and reaching out to our school families in need.
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CRISIS HOTLINE: 513-281-2273
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CRISIS TEXT LINE: 839863 and text 4HOPE
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- The below numbers are listed on our website:
- Maintaining Quality Schools/Family Communication and Engagement: A quality school is a “place” where parents, caregivers, community partners and others interact and collaborate to enhance the learning experience of students. Direct human interaction facilitates authentic learning, which cannot be replaced easily by remote learning.
Parents, guardians, and families are strategic partners for enhancing the learning experiences of students. They want to be informed and want to be able to get answers. They are allies in ensuring devices are charged, are cared for, and support their child learning at home. Below are ways that the District is engaging families.
- Facebook Live Sessions
- The superintendent has a weekly Facebook Live session to update staff, parents, students, and residents about the district's efforts to ensure that students are receiving a quality education through remote learning. Sessions begin at 6:30 pm - 7:30 p.m. The first session was held on April 6. The second session was held on April 13.
- Monday, April 6 Facebook Live Events Monday, April 13
- 2.700 views 2.900 views 3,008 views
- 4,541 reaches 5,153 reaches 4,451 reaches
- 1,465 engagements 472 post engagement 1,598 engagements
- 125 comments 87 comments
- 24 shares 19 shares
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- FAQ are located on the district website. Questions are added to this section of the website as needed.
- Messages are communicated to the district via all-call and email. Messages are posted on the district’s website.
- Home Survey - 360-Degree Communication
- If school closure continues through the beginning of next school year, we may want to consider surveying teachers, students, parents to find out how they are adjusting to at-home learning in real-time. Surveys should be shared via text, email, and online to broaden accessibility and increase response rates. These can be quick 2-3 question polls that can be completed in under five minutes. Here is an example:
- Remote Learning Home Support Survey Template
- Virtual Connectivity - Taking Activities Online as Much as Possible
- The district realizes the importance of being connected to teachers and friends. We also know that students need to feel a sense of belonging to be fully engaged in learning; therefore, the administration is making provisions for virtual connectivity, taking activities online as much as possible. Google Hangouts, Facebook, and Zoom can be used for the following:
- Show-and-tell
- Book report/science presentations
- Awards Assemblies
- Music Concerts
- Spirit week daily challenges
- Social-Emotional Wellness at Home/ Mental Health
School counselors work remotely with students. They use digital resources that focus on SEL competencies, for example, feelings and emotions, self-regulation, decision making, etc.
- It’s Okay to Ask for Help - Joining Forces for Children
- Talking to Kids about Stressful Situations - Joining Forces for Children
- A resource provided by the Ohio Department of Education provides guidance on How to Support Your Child’s Health and Well Being during Ohio’s Ordered School-Building Closure
- SEL and COVID-19 (via CASEL)
Appendix (Content is based on Denver Public School District’s Roles in Supporting Remote Learning)
Roles in Supporting Remote Learning
District & Building Administrators
LEADERS WILL PREPARE FOR REMOTE LEARNING BY:
- Providing socio-emotional support and an overall positive remote school culture.
- Supporting teachers in determining which remote learning option is best for them.
- Supporting teachers to provide instructional resources and materials through remote means such as Google Classroom, Google Meet, and Zoom.
- Creating district-supplied remote learning materials and off-line instructional learning packets.
- Setting office hours to connect with parents to support remote learning for students.
- Participating in leading professional learning and attending virtual learning sessions intended to support leading in a remote environment.
- Ensuring that they are monitoring District communication for up-to-date information regarding school closures and remote learning plans to then ensure communication systems are created and implemented for families.
Teachers
TEACHERS WILL PREPARE FOR REMOTE LEARNING BY:
- Determining which remote learning option is best for them in collaboration with their principal.
- Providing instructional resources and materials through remote means such as Google Classroom, Google Meet, and Zoom.
- Reviewing district-supplied remote learning materials and off-line instructional learning packets.
- Setting office hours to connect with students and support their learning remotely.
- Participating in group professional learning and attending virtual learning sessions intended to support remote learning.
- Ensuring that they are monitoring District communication for up-to-date information regarding school closures and remote learning plans.
Students
STUDENTS WILL PREPARE FOR REMOTE LEARNING BY:
- Engaging in remote learning activities being offered by their teachers, school and/or the District.
- Signing up for office hours with your teachers if you need assistance with your assignment.
- Ensuring that they know the usernames and passwords for instructional resources that are accessible via the district portal and/or website.
- Ensuring they set up a remote workspace and calendar to manage their time.
Families
FAMILIES WILL PREPARE FOR REMOTE LEARNING BY:
- Assuring that a device and internet access are available at home (complete the Technology Registration form) to indicate the need for a device and/or internet access for at-home use if needed).
- Ensuring that they are monitoring District communication for up-to-date information regarding school closures and instructional continuation plans.
- Encouraging their students’ participation in remote learning content.
- Reviewing the appropriate grade-level information linked within the District website.
- Ensuring that they know their students’ usernames and passwords for instructional resources that are accessible via the District portal and/or this website.
- Ensuring that you and your family are safe and healthy during this pandemic.
June 3, 2020
The past two weeks have been filled with emotion. I have lost sleep, struggled with words, fought with anger, have been incredibly frustrated, and realized that the country I thought was coming together to fight COVID-19 is struggling to respect the voices and emotions that people of color possess. The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmad Arbery, and the overt behavior of Amy Cooper highlight a recent history of a centuries-long treatment of people of color.We must have honest and unapologetic conversations while respecting the feelings of frustration, fear, and exhaustion that people of color feel with the struggle for equity, equality, and justice.During several conversations with staff, friends, and colleagues of color, many feelings were expressed that are weighing heavily on me. While I can’t understand how people of color feel, I can respect and acknowledge the difficulty that people of color have living in a world that is filled with inequity, inequality, injustice, and racism.I am proud to stand with students, staff, teachers, administrators, superintendents, parents, and community members everywhere against oppressive behaviors, racism, and will express my truth while respecting the voices, truths, feelings, and emotions of all people.Respectfully,Tom BurtonSuperintendent
May 25-29 Virtual Field Trips
Student Pick-Up
Families will be permitted in the back school parking lot between 4:00-6:00 p.m. on their grade levels designated day. Families will not be permitted to leave their cars. Staff members will bring items to your car. If you have any books or things that you need to return to school, this would be a time where they will be collected. Your students teacher will communicate with you on what things they have for your to pick-up.Kindergarten and First: May 20thFirst and Second: May 21stSecond and Third: May 22ndThird and Fourth: May 26thFourth and Fifth: May 27thFifth: May 28thLas familias estarán permitidas en el estacionamiento de la escuela posterior entre 4:00-6:00 p.m. en sus niveles de grado designado día. No se permitirá que las familias abandonen sus coches. Los miembros del personal llevarán artículos a su automóvil. Si tienes algún libro o cosa que necesites para volver a la escuela, este sería un momento en el que serán recogidos. Su maestro de estudiantes se comunicará con usted sobre las cosas que tienen para su recogida.
Kindergarten y Primero: 20 de mayo
Primera y Segunda: 21 de mayo
Segundo y Tercero: 22 de mayo
Tercero y Cuarto: 26 de mayo
Cuarto y Quinto: 27 de mayo
Quinto: 28 de mayo
Pat Bowes Memorial Scholarship Extended Deadline
In accordance with Kasi Jordan, Principal of Sharonville Elementary, and the family of Pat Bowes, a former teacher at Sharonville, Sharonville Elementary is offering two $1,000 Scholarships to any 2019-20 graduating senior attending Princeton High School. Please read the requirements thoroughly. Completed applications must be received by June 5, 2020.
Virtual Field Trips and STEM Activities 5/11-5/15
Hello Everyone!
We hope you had a fantastic weekend and that you were able to celebrate Mother's Day with the ones you love in some sort of fashion. Attached are this week's Virtual Field Trips and STEM Activities. We hope that you are enjoying getting to make your brain work in different ways and that you can explore some of the world that we aren't able to venture out to see just yet. Have a wonderful week!!
May 11-15, 2020 Virtual Field Trips and STEM Activities
$mart Path
Here’s a project we just launched with the UC Economics Center – its called $marth Path.
It’s a financial literacy program for students grades 1-3, featuring Megan Piphus.
Lots of fun! https://thinktv.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/smartpath/
Scholarship Application Deadline Extended
In accordance with Kasi Jordan, Principal of Sharonville Elementary, and the family of Pat Bowes, a former teacher at Sharonville, Sharonville Elementary is offering two $1,000 Scholarships to any 2019-20 graduating senior attending Princeton High School. Please read the requirements thoroughly. Completed applications must be received by June 5, 2020.
Click here to download the application.
Struggling With Logging into Clever?
If you have been struggling with logging into Clever, you are not alone. Here are some pointers that could help you out, paired with visuals. If you are still stuck, please contact your child's teacher to help guide you through.
Clever Login Help with Visual Support
Virtual Field Trips and STEM Activities 4-20-4/24
Welcome to Week 3 of Virtual Field Trips and STEM activities! We hope you are enjoying all of the fun learning you are able to do with your families and hope that you are able to participate again this week! Have fun while learning and get your brains working in new and dynamic ways!
April 20-24 Virtual Field Trips and STEM Activities (This one has the clickable links)
Census 2020
Sharonville Elementary Staff Smiles
Elementary Field Trips and STEM Activities
Book Club
5th Graders Can Sign-Up for 6th Grade Band, Choir, Orchestra
STEAM Bridge Camp at PCMS
June 2 - 25 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays
*No Camp on Monday, June 1st
Camp is open to all incoming PCMS 6th graders!
Click here to print the registration form.