Greensview News
October 7, 2024
Stop, Drop and Go - Pick Up after school
As the weather changes, please keep some things in mind to help everyone at drop off and pick up.
- During drop-off in the AM, be ready to exit the car in the drop-off line. Prep your children prior to getting out of the vehicle to have all of their items ready.
- We are having issues with cars parking and parents getting out of their vehicles to go get their children while in the pick-up line. This line is stopping only, not parking. We need cars to move forward when they are able to help keep things moving. If you must exit your car to physically get your child, please park on the South side of Langston and not in the pick-up line. Thank you for your attention to this detail.
- We will have safety patrol students outside on patrol soon, please be extra aware while driving about the school as students will begin helping to cross their peers (under supervision).
Walk for Greensview - Final call for Donations!
NEW: iPad Parent Control Information
The UACS Technology Department provides 2 ways for caregivers to manage screen time, review web history, and manage apps and internet access after school hours. The typical built-in Apple ScreenTime and Parental controls do not work because the district manages iPads for school use at a district level - the typical consumer-level settings are not available. Caregivers can review web activity and disable internet access through the Lightspeed Relay Parent Portal. Additionally, caregivers can control app access and set rules through the JAMF Parent app. Questions may be directed to FamilyTechHelp@uaschools.org.
Family Support - Food Resource
For a second year, the district is partnering with the Tri-Village Packers (TVP), a group of community volunteers who work to reduce food insecurity in Upper Arlington. Families with UA students can register throughout October and early November to receive grocery items that supplement their pantries during the upcoming Thanksgiving break. This is not a Thanksgiving meal but support to offset food insecurity by providing breakfast and lunch items during the extended break from school.
Last year, TVP provided food for more than 90 students during Thanksgiving break, and we believe there will be a greater need this year.
Please review and share the linked flyer and registration form weekly through November 1st. In the coming weeks, forms and flyers will be shared in additional channels and languages. Please reach out to Kristyn Anderson at kmanderson@uaschools.org if you have any questions or need support in a particular situation related to this program.
School Counselor
Please click here to view my October Counseling Corner newsletter. In it, you will find the following:
Information and sign-ups about fall small group opportunities (Lunch Bunch)
Information and sign up for a parent chat I am hosting, Empowered Parenting: Nurturing Confidence in You and Your Child.
Information about October classroom lesson topics
PTO Updates
Walking Club Volunteer Sign-up
The Walking Club is back for another year! New this year - updated tracking (laps instead of miles!) and new incentives! Parent/Caregiver volunteers are needed to mark cards, pass out charms, and monitor/encourage walkers. Please join us on Mondays during main recess and one Wacky Wednesday this fall. Sign up at the link provided.
To ensure more families have an opportunity to be involved, please sign up for a maximum of 2 slots the first week the signup is open. Thank you!
Here's the link for the Walking Club Signup:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A5AF2BA0FCC07-50536263-greensview
Dropping off items at school (in the office) for your children
We strive to support our students in every way possible, but delivering items to students during the day can present challenges. Our teachers are focused on instruction and may not frequently check their emails, and calling into the classroom disrupts the flow of lessons. While essential items like lunches and backpacks will always be prioritized, other items such as water bottles, snacks, or iPads (unless specifically requested by the teacher) are not considered urgent. To help foster responsibility, we encourage you to keep these items at home until the next day. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Upper Arlington Schools ATTENDANCE POLICY regarding 10 Occurrences:
A medically excused absence occurs any time a student is out of school due to an illness or medical visit/appointment (physician, dentist, or therapy). A medical excuse for personal illness will be accepted in the form of a doctor’s note within five (5) school days of the absence or parent e-mail (or phone call) on the day of the absence due to illness or doctor’s visit.
A student may have up to ten (10) medically excused absences WITHOUT a doctor’s note, as long as we receive an e-mail or phone call from a parent or guardian. After 10 occurrences, a doctor’s note is required to be marked as an excused absence.
New UA Schools App
Get ready for school by downloading the new Upper Arlington Schools app! The launch of our new district app coincides with our new website, launched in June. The app gives families access to important information like school year calendars, school day schedules, and information to report a student absence — all in the palm of their hands. You can download the app in the App Store or Google Play.
