August 8, 2023
A Message from Mr. Ryder
Dear Overlook Families,
I am excited to share some upcoming events happening at Overlook Elementary this 2nd half of October! First, we will be hosting our annual Character Dress-Up and Fall Parties on October 31st. Students are encouraged to come to school dressed as their favorite book, and classroom parties will follow with seasonal treats and activities. Additionally, Picture Makeup Day is scheduled for October 29th. If your child missed the original picture day, this is their opportunity to have their photo taken.
Our 2nd-grade students will also be taking a walking field trip to Wadsworth High School on October 23rd. Finally, we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week from October 21st to 25th, promoting drug and alcohol awareness and prevention. See below for more details and events.
We look forward to these fun and engaging events that celebrate the spirit of fall and community at Overlook Elementary. As always, please let us know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ryder, Principal
Character Dress Up and Fall Parties
Our annual character dress-up day parade and classroom parties will be held on Thursday, October 31st for preschool through 4th grade.
Guidelines:
- Students may wear their costumes for the day if they are not disruptive or prevent them from sitting or moving safely. If students need to change into their costumes before the parade, they should be able to change independently or with little assistance.
- Costumes should be school-appropriate, with no violence, weapons, or blood.
- The parade order is kindergarten, first, second, third, and fourth grade.
- Parents and family members are welcome to come to watch the parade outside of the building.
Parade and Party Schedule
- Students will begin lining up for the parade at 2:10 p.m.
- The parade will start at 2:20 p.m.
- Classroom parties will follow immediately after the parade.
We look forward to seeing all of the creative character costumes!
Picture Make Up October 29th
Retake Day is Tuesday, October 29th at Overlook Elementary School. Save time and preorder your photographs online by clicking on the "Order Online" Button below. This online ordering option is available only to students who plan to have their picture taken on Retake Day and will be purchasing for the first time.
If you are not satisfied with your photos from the original Picture Day, return the entire package to receive your retake photos.
****Please don't return your class picture if received with your original order.
If you would like to order photographs from the original Picture Day, you're welcome to contact our Customer Service Department at (216) 631-0664 Ext. 28
Thank you,
Ripcho Studio
*Online ordering and password expire 48 hours after the Photo Date.
Click on the "Order Online" link above or simply go to RipchoStudio.com to order your school pictures. Your online password is: 1001159989
2024-25 Overlook T-shirts
It's Overlook t-shirt time again! Due to rising t-shirt costs, we are asking each family to contribute $5 a shirt per child. The PTO will cover the rest of the cost. We understand this might not be possible for every family. If you need assistance, please indicate so at the bottom of the page. Alternatively, if you would like to send any extra money to help cover other students, that would be greatly appreciated too.
Please complete this form. If you have multiple children, please fill out one for each!
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week will take place October 21-25.
Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. It presents an opportunity for parents, educators, and communities to reinforce the drug-free messages they share with their children throughout the year. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about the destructive effects of drug abuse, including prescription drug misuse, and renew their commitment to live a healthy, drug-free lifestyle.
2nd Grade Walking Trip to WHS
The 2nd grade will be walking to Wadsworth High School on October 23 th to hear the WHS Fall Choir Concert. Please complete this form granting permission.
Non-Service Animals in Schools and Elsewhere on District Property
Board policy 8390
Animals permitted in schools and elsewhere on District property shall be limited to those necessary to support specific curriculum-related projects and activities, those that provide assistance to a student or staff member due to a disability (e.g., seizure disorder), or those that serve as service animals as required by Federal and State law.
Birthday Celebrations
We've had many questions about birthday treats.
Here is what the student handbook says:
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:
In compliance with our District Health and Wellness policy and allergies, food treats are not permitted. Stickers, pencils, erasers or other non-edible treats are welcome to be distributed instead.
We appreciate your help in following this policy.
Families,
Please click the link below to complete a Parent/Guardian Needs Assessment.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cRT6RUJ_Gjw8FAg2qoWJcdtmyxEjEXUsk-0cKMuoM-U/edit
Small group counseling is available to students with parent/guardian permission. These groups meet once a week for 6-8 weeks. Small groups allow students to learn, socialize, and connect with their peers. During groups students play games, craft, respond to journal prompts, and hear stories that focus on the topics below. If you think your child would benefit from participating please email me at blaino@wadsworthschools.org so I can send you a permission slip.
Small Group Topics
Skills each group will focus on:
- Study Skills- executive functioning: planning, goal setting, time management, self-control, etcetera
- Friendship- qualities of a friend, how to be a good friend, how to make friends, conflict resolution
- Family Changes- divorce/separation, new siblings
- Grief- loss of a family member
- Social Skills- problem-solving, flexible thinking, filtering thoughts/words, how to read/interpret social cues, empathy, appropriate time and place for certain behaviors
- Stress/Worry- interpreting clues our body gives us, flipping negative thoughts, coping skills, healthy habits
- Emotional Regulation- identifying and managing feelings, communicating feelings in safe and healthy ways, conflict resolution, coping skills
- Mindfulness- learning strategies such as various breathing exercises, stretches, practicing gratitude, and self-awareness
Overlook Skate Night at Brunswick Skate
Dates to Remember
October:
21st Wear RED
22nd Silly Sock Day
23rd Neon/Tie Dye Day
24th PJ day
24th 3rd Grade OST Fall test ELA part 1 (a.m.) part 2 (p.m.)
25th Wear Grizzly/Overlook Gear
25th PTO Spirit Sales during lunchtime
31st Fall Class Parties 2:30/parade 2:20
November:
6th Overlook Skate Night 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
7th No School Parent/Teacher Conferences
8th No School
12th Veterans Day Program 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
12th Overlook PTO meeting 6:30 p.m.
20th End of Trimester 1
22nd YES Day 1
28th-29th No School
December:
9th-13th PTO Winter Holiday Shop
20th Winter Class Party
23rd-31st No School-Winter Break
January:
1st-3rd No School-Winter Break
6th No Records Day for staff
14th PTO Meeting Overlook Library 6:30 p.m.
20th No School - Martin Luther King Day
February:
3rd National School Counselor's Day
6th Parent teacher Conferences 4:30-8:00
11th PTO Meeting Overlook Library 6:30 p.m.
14th Valentine's Day Parties (tbd)
17th No School President's Day
28th end of the 1st Trimester