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January 27, 2023eNews for ending January 27, 2023Messages from the SuperintendentSchool Board Appreciation MonthPrinceton City School District is celebrating School Board Recognition Month in January 2023 to build awareness and understanding of the vital function an elected board of education plays in our community.Princeton School Board Members are extremely dedicated individuals who are committed to the continuing success of Princeton schools, our students and staff.The five outstanding board members serving Princeton City School District are Mrs. Susan Wyder, President; Mr. Jon Simons, Vice President; Mrs. Mary Cleveland, Mrs. Gina Ruffin Moore, and Mrs. Jodi Kessler. We thank these #DifferenceMakers for their leadership.This episode of @VikingDiff features fifth-grader Anthony Perez from Stewart Elementary School, who shares wisdom on being nice and working hard.Get your tickets for thePrinceton Music Booster BashJoin us for our 65th Anniversary Music Booster Bash on February 11, 2023.Tickets are $30 per person.You will enjoy a reception starting at 6 p.m., a special student musical performance featuring the Vocal Chamber Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, the Chamber Orchestra, and full access to all the displays and history presentations throughout the evening.We'll top off the evening with cake & coffee!The dress for the evening is business casual.DECA sending 12 students to State CompetitionCongratulations to the Princeton DECA students who competed at the District Competition at Harrison High School today. Twelve students have qualified to participate in the State Competition on March 10 & 11!Students were given situational events to solve, with 10 minutes to review and plan their 15-minute presentation. Judged on critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, creativity, innovation, and working together, our students proved that they have developed durable skills which they can apply in practical applications.Our students showcased their 21st Century skills in the career clusters, such as marketing, finance, business management, and fashion design, which they hope to pursue in the future.Parent Teacher ConferencesElementary Conferences are 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. on February 9th and February 23rd. Teachers will be in touch to schedule your conference.Parents/Guardians of 5th grade students interested in Advanced Studies are invited to the PCMS meeting in the Middle School library (DEN) on February 2nd at 6:00 p.m.Princeton Innovation Center families should call the office at 513-864-1158 to schedule a conference.February 2, 2023 - PHS & PCMS Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00-7:00 p.m. Click the links below to schedule:Senior Solo RecitalJanuary 26th 2023Princeton High SchoolSenior Class A SoloistsClear the AirFebruary 8, 2023Vaping/Substance Prevention and AwarenessPrinceton Administration Center3900 Cottingham Drive6:30 p.m.Princeton Softball CampFebruary 18, 2023PCMS GymGrades 3-510-11:30 AMGrades 6-81-2:30 PM$40 per participantincludes camp shirtCurrent 5th Grade Families:Interested fifth-grade families are invited to attend the Advanced Studies Meeting aton February 2nd in the Princeton Community Middle School library (DEN) at 6:00 p.m.Important DatesFebruary 2, 2023 - PHS, PCMS & Innovation Center Parent Teacher Conferences, 3:00-7:00 p.m.February 8, 2023 - Clear the Air - Vaping/Substance Prevention and Awareness, Princeton Administration Center, 3900 Cottingham Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241, at 6:30 p.m.February 9, 2023 - Business Partner Breakfast, PHS Cafeteria, 8:15 a.m.February 9, 2023 - Elementary Conferences, 4:00-8:00 p.m.February 11, 2023 - 65th Anniversary Music Booster Bash, Matthews Auditorium, 6:00-9:00 p.m.February 16, 2023 - Professional Development for staff; No School for studentsFebruary 17, 2023 - Conference Exchange Day - No SchoolFebruary 20, 2023 - President's Day - All District Offices and Schools ClosedFebruary 23, 2023 - Elementary Conferences, 4:00-8:00 p.m.March 2, 2023 - Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten registration information nightMarch 10, 2023 - End of Quarter - Late StartScarlet & Gray Gala - Saturday, March 11, 2023, The Delta Hotel by Marriott, 11320 Chester Road, 5:30-10:00 p.m.March 19, 2023 - Festival of the Arts, Viking Village, Noon-5:00 p.m., Free, events, performances, and art displays throughout the dayMarch 23, 2023 - Enrollment and Final Forms Fair for the 2023-2024 School Year, Viking Village, 150 Viking Way, Cincinnati, OH 45246, 3:00-7:00 p.m.Learning about Text StructuresMrs. McCrory’s reading class at Sharonville Elementary School has been learning about different types of text structures used in informational writing. Students ended the unit by creating posters.Each poster included examples of the text structures, graphic organizers, and keywords used to identify the various structures. Students worked with partners to examine texts and identify the text structure. They added graphic organizers and keywords to complete the posters.Would you consider hosting an International Exchange Student?We have a current exchange student, Alvaro, attending Princeton High School who needs a host family for the second semester. He is spending the school year with us from Spain. He would like to be placed with a family living in the Princeton City School District so he can continue participating in extracurricular activities.Please call Mrs. Roddy at 513.864.1093 if you are interested in hosting Alvaro.You are Invited to Attendthe Princeton Education FoundationScarlet & Gray GalaSaturday, March 11, 20235:30 - 10:00 PMDelta Hotel by MarriottClick the Vikes In Action button to read the NEW VikeNation Newsletter published on Wednesdays. You can sign up for the newsletter at the top of that webpage.WHO DEY! Let's Go Bengals!Corporate SponsorsMany thanks to our corporate sponsors! To visit their websites, just click on the logo to open the hyperlink for more information.Princeton City Schools | 513.864.1000 | Cincinnati, Ohio | www.princetonschools.net