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September 1st 2023
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A message from the office
Happy Friday
We made it through another great week at Violet Elementary.
We have noticed some students are arriving early to school and are unsupervised outside on the playground equipment. Please remember that drop off begins at 9am unless they are attending our Latchkey program.
We also wanted to send a reminder about drop off and pick up locations. In respect for our neighbors, and to be sure we are managing these high traffic times with complete safety, we ask parents to not park along Education Drive. If you are driving to Violet to pick up your student, they would be considered a parent pick up and can be dismissed safely that way.
We appreciate your patience as we work through our new dismissal platform PickUp Patrol.
Start with HELLO
Important Info- Pick up Patrol
Pick up Patrol
Thank you! Thank you! to every family that has confirmed their students default plan in the Pick up Patrol platform. You have each received a welcome email from Pick up Patrol. If you have not done so yet, please check your email and follow the instruction within the email. We began using this for dismissal yesterday. It is important to confirm your child's default plan when you log in.
What’s the difference between a Default Plan and a Plan Change?
Default Plan: Your child’s regular way of getting home from school each day. Example: Kate rides Bus #2 on MWF and is a Pickup on TTH.
Plan Change: When your child's dismissal plan deviates from the Default Plan. Example: Kate is leaving early to go to the dentist on Monday or Kate is riding home with a friend on Tuesday.
Please check out the poster attached below for parent info on Default plans Vs Plan change. We have bulk loaded Default plans into the system based on what homeroom teachers have. Please check your child's default plans ASAP- you need to confirm it or make appropriate changes.
If you would like to learn more go to www.pickuppatrol.net
Lost and Found
We are drowning in Lost and Found at Violet Elementary. Please remind your student to check the lost and found for any missing items ASAP. We have jackets, hoodies, water bottles, blankets, headbands, you name it.
Breakfast
We have seen an increase in students buying breakfast in the morning when arriving at school, an average of 160 students each day. If your student is eating breakfast at home and you do not intend for them to eat here in the morning, please remind them that they do not need to stop in the cafeteria when they arrive.
Watch Dog Dads
Pizza Party Kick Off
WATCH D.O.G.S.® is a national initiative founded in 1998 to inspire more positive male role models to show all students by our participation that education is important. We are excited to get our year started at Violet with a Pizza party for Dads who are interested in being part of our WATCH DOG Squad.
Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles, if you are interested in learning more, please join us October 11th for a Pizza party.
Watch this space for more info.
Picture Day is ALMOST here
Picture Day at Violet will be on Wednesday, September 20th. Jostens will be taking pictures of ALL students.
- Parents will be able to preview their student's picture online 3-4 days after picture day
- Order photos online at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login and Violet's Event Code FE185723
- Parents can buy only what they want and personalize photos with a variety of backgrounds
- Photos will ship directly to your home
- If you have more than one student, you can order everything together
- NOTE: Green Screen technology will be used when your student is photographed so PLEASE DON'T HAVE THEM WEAR GREEN FOR PICTURE DAY. (green clothing will disappear into the background)
Counsellor Corner
This year in the counseling office, Emily Janssen (School Counseling Intern, at The Ohio State University) will also support students. We are excited she joined the Violet family! Welcome Emily.
Small Group OPT OUT letter
This year, a number of Violet students will have the opportunity to participate in small group counseling services. As part of this process, we will screen selected students by conducting a brief social emotional survey. Please review the information in the attached letter, and return to Mrs. Lowe if you DO NOT want your child to take the screener or participate in a small group. All groups will take place once a week during non instructional times.
Panorama Social Emotional Survey
In Pickerington, students grades 3-12 are administered the Panorama Social Emotional Learning Screener. This screener is important piece of us understanding the whole child and meeting their Social Emotional needs. Please see the following letters for more information regarding the Panorama survey and what we
Therapy Dog Notification
PTO information
4th graders to participate in the Spelling Bee
Thanks to our PTO, Violet Elementary will once again be participating in The Scripps National Spelling Bee. Our classroom "Bee" will happen closer to Winter break, followed by our School "bee" in January.
Do we have the next National Spelling Champ at Violet?
Watch out for more information
Lip Balm Donation
Our teachers & staff are one in a BUZZ-zillion!
Staff had a special delivery of Lip Balms donated by our PTO.
If you ever want to help support, but are short on time, you can always Venmo @Violet-ElementaryPTO with the subject STAFF to support in upcoming initiatives.
Violet Spirit Sale
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Time is running out in the Violet back-to-school sale. The deadline to purchase is September 21st.
Shop at http://1stplace.sale/70791
Flower Sale Information
LAST CHANCE to get your flowers ordered.
Students are relishing in the opportunity to fire silly string all over Mr. Ross, Mr Tony and Mr S for selling flowers- don't let them down!
Online orders due by midnight Friday Sept. 15th.
Flower delivery will be Monday Sept. 25th from 5-7pm.
We need help with unloading/sorting and with distributing orders. Please sign up if you have time and are willing to help: Violet Elementary PTO Volunteer Opportunities : Fall Flower Fundraiser Delivery (signupgenius.com)
To place orders online:
1. Go to http://www.fundraiseit.org
2. Click the online shopping button
3. Enter your student’s last name, first name, and school name. Click search and select your student.
4. Enter your email address to receive a link to your students online store and share with family and friends
Important Dates to get on your calendar
Add these dates to your calendar so you don't miss out.
Sept. 15 Flower Sale Online Orders Due at Midnight
Sept. 20 Picture Day
Sept. 25 Flower Pick Up at Violet 5-7pm
Oct. 3 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences K-12
Oct. 4 PTO Meeting 6:30pm
Oct. 11 WACTH DOG DAD Pizza
Oct. 11-12 No School, Staff Professional Development
Oct. 12 Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences K-6
Oct. 13 No School, Closed
Oct. 16 No School K-8, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 17 No School for Kindergarten, Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 24 PTO Fall Family Fun Night at Van Buren Acres
Oct. 25 Picture Retake Day