News from BBHES Intermediate

Starting when we return from break, we will be selling ice cream on Tuesdays instead of Fridays.

3rd families, your child came home later this week with the fall testing results and information. If you did not receive the information, please do not hesitate to reach out to the main office or your child's teacher.

The BBH Intermediate PBIS program teaches students expected behaviors, and when students model expected behaviors, they are rewarded with red tickets. This can range from accomplishing a goal to being caught in the act of doing the right thing. It is easy to say that many red tickets have been given away this school year, but the students have earned it. As students collect enough red tickets, they will earn a reward for doing the right thing!

Third grade had a grade level goal, earn enough tickets to pie a principal in the face! Eight students were randomly selected to do the honors! Below are the results...it was so much fun!!!

Special Shout Out: Thank you Mrs. Toth and Mr. Hartland for helping BBH Intermediate, we wouldn't have been able to do this without your help! Thank you kitchen staff for supplying us more whip cream :)

This week, Music in Motion made a visit on Wednesday to sing some holiday songs and help us get in the spirit of the season. This group of high school students were simply amazing! When I looked our students and staff during the performance, all you could see were smiles, singing, and laughter! It was so wonderful to see.

December 23rd-January 3rd: Winter Break, no school. Students return on Monday, January 6th.

January 14th: Records day - No school for students

January 20th: MLK Day: No school

The food service department will not be selling ice cream to grades 3-5 on Friday December 20th. We will be selling popcorn instead.

Also, starting when we return from break, we will be selling ice cream on Tuesdays instead of Fridays.

As the weather shifts to freezing temperatures, we will be going outside if it is 20 degrees or higher. We look at several websites to get an accurate reading. With that being said, please remind your child(ren) to dress appropriate for the elements.

If your family is in need of winter items like a coat, hat, and/or gloves please do not hesitate to contact your school administrators or counselors.

December 16th-20th: Holiday Spirit Week

December 18th: 5th Grade Band Concerts: Crimson, 6:00PM Performance, BBHES Cafetorium

Gold, 7:30PM Performance, BBHES Cafetorium

December 20th: Classroom Holiday Parties

December 23rd-January 3rd: Winter Break, no school. Students return on Monday, January 6th.

January 14th: Records day - No school for students

January 20th: MLK Day: No school

Intermediate students are practicing Kindness this month. The students are focused on acting with generosity, understanding, and care. Our students are kind, and as we get to the finish line the last two weeks, we are looking for these amazing traits you have instilled in your child(ren).

All of the Intermediate students are PAX Leaders, and throughout the school year the teachers and staff have been rewarding them when they have exhibited integrity, kindness, effort, and respect. For example, below you will see our 3rd graders are getting close to something fun for their efforts.

3rd grade is getting close to filling their PAX Jar! Students earn tickets being caught being a PAX Leader. We have challenged the students fill the jar before break. Ask your child how they have earned a ticket and what happens when the jar is filled?

The State of Ohio requires school districts to offer whole-grade testing to all students for the purpose of gifted identification twice during their education. All 5th-grade students will be taking the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) at school during the window of February 3 -7, 2025.

About Testing:

The CogAT measures overall cognitive and reasoning abilities that can assist teachers with instructional planning. Based on the CogAT results, some students will be further evaluated for creative thinking ability using the Scales for Rating the Behavioral Characteristics of Superior Students (SRBCSS). Throughout the school year, students are also assessed on content-specific skills in the areas of reading and math on the I-Ready Assessment. The I-Ready Assessment helps teachers identify where the skills of students are most and least developed, so they can adapt curriculum and instruction accordingly. Additionally, we use the results from all of these tests to identify students who may qualify for gifted services or who may require additional testing for identification.

Test Preparation:

• Make sure your child is in school and on time on test days, unless they are sick or have a fever.

• Check to make sure that their Chromebook is fully charged and packed to bring to school.

• Remind your child that these are not tests that they can study for, and they will not count for a grade.

• Encourage your child to try their best.

If you do not want your child to participate in this whole-grade testing, please contact Lisa Mollica directly and she will provide an opt out form.

After testing is completed, a copy of the scores will be sent home with your child in their backpack. Please contact Lisa Mollica for additional information or with any questions that might arise.

Lisa Mollica

Coordinator of Gifted Services

(440) 470-4107 | mollical@bbhcsd.org

Thank you to all the families that donated to the Holiday Dash! Thank you to all of the volunteers that came to join and/or run with the students on Friday. Thank you Teachers for rearranging your schedules. Lastly, thank you to everyone that helped organize this fun event! This wonderful event is going to help many of our families that need a little extra help during this time of year.

Shout to Jen O'Neal and her orchestra students. They did an amazing job in their winter orchestra concert! It was great seeing the students teach Hot Cross Buns to someone from their family. The smiles and laughter on the stage were priceless!

The Veteran's were extremely grateful for the candy donations and crafts. Thank you to Mr. Day for organizing and delivering!

We are so thankful to the parents who come in to assist during lunch. The extra hands are so helpful!

Here are a few reminders:

• Please be sure that volunteers are circulating around the cafeteria to assist our K-2 students with opening lunch items and encouraging PAX behaviors. Students will raise their hands for assistance, to ask for permission to take their trays to the counter or use the restroom. Please be on the lookout for hands raised :-)
• Please do not take any photos/videos while volunteering. We have students who should not be photographed and we need to ensure safety for all students.

December 16th-20th: Holiday Spirit Week

December 18th: 5th Grade Band Concerts: Crimson, 6:00PM Performance, BBHES Cafetorium

Gold, 7:30PM Performance, BBHES Cafetorium

December 20th: Classroom Holiday Parties

December 23rd-January 3rd: Winter Break, no school. Students return on Monday, January 6th.

Families, we appreciate you notifying the classroom teacher when your child is out of school. However, it is essential you notify the Absence Office. If your child is going to be out of school for whatever reason, please call the absence line by calling 440-740-4100, and pressing 1. Thank you.

Thank you to our amazing high school students that came over to talk to our wonderful students that were selected to Bee Your Best Beestro. The looks on the Intermediate students faces was priceless, nothing but smiles and fun. The students at BBH are simply the best!

The Bee Your Best Beestro occurs during the lunch period once a month. One student from each classroom is nominated by their teacher for displaying positive behaviors, leadership, and the character strong trait. The special event is part of the building’s PBIS program, PAX, which seeks to cultivate positive behavior and enhance the learning environment for all students by recognizing and rewarding positive behaviors. Students enjoy a visit from senior student leaders from BBHHS seniors who serve as "celebrity guests."

BBH Intermediate Families, if you would like to receive text messages when district announcements are sent to the community, please text "Y" to 67587. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Petros at petrosk@bbhcsd.org

Please join us in helping to spread some holiday cheer to families in our school community through the BBHES DASH for the Holidays!

This project, supported by our PSO, helps provide families with a little extra during a time that can be financially difficult. This year we are asking families to donate any amount through this online link or by sending in a cash donation in an envelope clearly labeled "Dash for the Holiday". The donations will help our BBHES families who could use assistance during this holiday season.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Toth. Donations can be sent to school or dropped off at the main entrance by Friday, December 6th.

To celebrate this season of giving, all of our PreK through 5th-grade students will participate in a DASH for the Holidays - a Fun Run around BBHES on December 6th. Thank you for your support of this very worthwhile project and have a happy, healthy holiday season!

The BBHCSD through the district PSO will be helping our local cities collect food for the Yuletide Hunger Drive starting 11/13 through 12/5. The elementary school will be collecting the following items:

• Toilet Paper
• Bar Soap
• Paper Towels
• Dish Soap
• Kleenex
• Toothpaste

This is the 42nd year of this Yuletide collaboration with the cities of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Seven Hills, and Independence! Please see the attached flyer with additional information on the Adopt a Family Program as well. Please send in the above items to BBHES lobby so we can help those in need this holiday season.

Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288 (SB 288) into law mandating that school districts notify parents about required curriculum on child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention.

Implementation of these new requirements began in the 2023-2024 school year and will continue for all K-6 students in the 2024-2025 school year.

Please review the requirements below.

November 25th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 26th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break- No school

December 4th: 5th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6:30 pm on the Cafetorium stage.

December 6th: Dash For the Holidays

December 7th: PSO Holiday Shop/Bookfair

December 18th: 5th Grade Band Concerts: Crimson, 6:00PM Performance, BBHES Cafetorium

Gold, 7:30PM Performance, BBHES Cafetorium

December 20th: Classroom Holiday Parties

Please join us in helping to spread some holiday cheer to families in our school community through the BBHES DASH for the Holidays!

This project, supported by our PSO, helps provide families with a little extra during a time that can be financially difficult. This year we are asking families to donate any amount through this online link or by sending in a cash donation in an envelope clearly labeled "Dash for the Holiday". The donations will help our BBHES families who could use assistance during this holiday season.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Toth. Donations can be sent to school or dropped off at the main entrance by Friday, December 6th.

To celebrate this season of giving, all of our PreK through 5th-grade students will participate in a DASH for the Holidays - a Fun Run around BBHES on December 6th. Thank you for your support of this very worthwhile project and have a happy, healthy holiday season!

The BBHCSD through the district PSO will be helping our local cities collect food for the Yuletide Hunger Drive starting 11/13 through 12/5. The elementary school will be collecting the following items:

• Toilet Paper
• Bar Soap
• Paper Towels
• Dish Soap
• Kleenex
• Toothpaste

This is the 42nd year of this Yuletide collaboration with the cities of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Seven Hills, and Independence! Please see the attached flyer with additional information on the Adopt a Family Program as well. Please send in the above items to BBHES lobby so we can help those in need this holiday season.

We are so lucky to have parents take time out of their days to volunteer in our cafeteria and building everyday. This is a friendly reminder if you are volunteering in the building, please do not take pictures of the students while you are volunteering. There are good reasons not to, and we ask that you please help us with this expectation.

BBH Intermediate families, can you please help making sure your child(ren) do not bring toys to recess. The likelihood of something getting lost, stolen, broken, or misused goes up considerably when toys and trading cards are brought to recess. Thanks for your support.

Governor Mike DeWine signed Senate Bill 288 (SB 288) into law mandating that school districts notify parents about required curriculum on child sexual abuse and sexual violence prevention.

Implementation of these new requirements began in the 2023-2024 school year and will continue for all K-6 students in the 2024-2025 school year.

Please review the requirements below.

3rd and 4th Graders are working to earn the Golden Lunch Tray as a class. When they model PAX behavior in the lunchroom, their class earns the bragging rights, the tray in their classroom, and going to first recess for a week.

This week’s winners:

3rd- Mrs. Niedermeyer's Class

4th- Mrs. Crawford's Class

November 25th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 26th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break- No school

December 4th: 5th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6:30 pm on the Cafetorium stage.

December 6th: Dash For the Holidays

December 7th: PSO Holiday Shop/Bookfair

December 20th: Classroom Holiday Parties

Please join us in helping to spread some holiday cheer to families in our school community through the BBHES DASH for the Holidays!

This project, supported by our PSO, helps provide families with a little extra during a time that can be financially difficult. This year we are asking families to donate any amount through this online link or by sending in a cash donation in an envelope clearly labeled "Dash for the Holiday". The donations will help our BBHES families who could use assistance during this holiday season.

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Toth. Donations can be sent to school or dropped off at the main entrance by Friday, December 6th.

To celebrate this season of giving, all of our PreK through 5th-grade students will participate in a DASH for the Holidays - a Fun Run around BBHES on December 6th. Thank you for your support of this very worthwhile project and have a happy, healthy holiday season!

As we continue to implement Character Strong, we are focusing on being appreciative for the amazing people and things in our lives.

3rd and 4th Graders are working to earn the Golden Lunch Tray as a class. When they model PAX behavior in the lunchroom, their class earns the bragging rights, the tray in their classroom, and going to first recess for a week.

This week’s winners:

3rd- Mrs.Belitz's Class

4th- Mrs. Biondi's Class

The BBHCSD through the district PSO will be helping our local cities collect food for the Yuletide Hunger Drive starting 11/13 through 12/5. The elementary school will be collecting the following items:

• Toilet Paper
• Bar Soap
• Paper Towels
• Dish Soap
• Kleenex
• Toothpaste

This is the 42nd year of this Yuletide collaboration with the cities of Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Seven Hills, and Independence! Please see the attached flyer with additional information on the Adopt a Family Program as well. Please send in the above items to BBHES lobby so we can help those in need this holiday season.

November 25th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 26th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break- No school

December 4th: 5th Grade Orchestra Concert, 6:30 pm on the Cafetorium stage.

December 6th: Dash For the Holidays

December 7th: PSO Holiday Shop/Bookfair

December 20th: Classroom Holiday Parties

Retake Day: Wednesday, November 6th

"Retake Day for Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary is Wednesday, November 6th"

Online Ordering Code is: 1001162253
*Online ordering expires 48 hours after Retake Day

Online Ordering Link is:
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**If you are unable to click on the above link to open the online ordering site, copy and paste the link to the address bar located at the top of the page.

Please call our Customer Service Department at (216) 631-0664 Ext 28 if you have any questions.

In the car rider loop during dismissal and arrival, please stay in line and do not get out of line to avoid waiting in the car rider line. This is unsafe. We ask that you patiently wait for the line to move, instead of getting out of line to avoid waiting. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Please take a look at the newsletters from Miss Hendershot and Miss Sostakowski. Just click the picture to go to the link.

VA Reached Out And They Need Our Help

Veterans Day is Monday, November 11th. Fifth grade students would like to show gratitude to our veterans. We have reached out to the Cleveland VA Medical Center. The number one need at this time is new men’s underwear, specifically boxer briefs. We have created a wish list on Amazon that you may find helpful. If you would like to contribute to this collection for our veterans, please have your donation here at school on or before Wednesday November 6th. We will then have 5th grade students prepare the donations for delivery!

If you miss the deadline, you can still help. The Cleveland VA Medical Center address is 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106. To call ahead to make sure they are open, the number 216-791-3800.

3rd and 4th Graders are working to earn the Golden Lunch Tray as a class. When they model PAX behavior in the lunchroom, their class earns the bragging rights, the tray in their classroom, and going to first recess for a week.

This week’s winners:

3rd- Mrs. Brinkman's Class

4th- Mrs. Slaby's Class

November 6th: Picture Retakes

November 25th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 26th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break- No school

December 7th: PSO Holiday Shop/Bookfair

Families, please have your child(ren) NOT wear their costume(s) to school on Halloween Day, 10/31. They are free to wear Halloween colors as it states on the Red Ribbon Week flyer below. Thank you for your support.

Retake Day: Wednesday, November 6th

"Retake Day for Brecksville-Broadview Heights Elementary is Wednesday, November 6th"

Online Ordering Code is: 1001162253
*Online ordering expires 48 hours after Retake Day

Online Ordering Link is:
https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001162253?code=1001162253
**If you are unable to click on the above link to open the online ordering site, copy and paste the link to the address bar located at the top of the page.

Please call our Customer Service Department at (216) 631-0664 Ext 28 if you have any questions.

3rd and 4th Graders are working to earn the Golden Lunch Tray as a class. When they model PAX behavior in the lunchroom, their class earns the bragging rights, the tray in their classroom, and going to first recess for a week. The winners of the last two weeks were Mrs. Hayden, Mrs. Preist, Miss Clardy, and Mr. Wasil's Classes.

This week’s winners:

3rd- Miss Madigan's Class

4th- Miss Dorn’s Class

The Bee Your Best Beestro occurs during the lunch period once a month. One student from each classroom is nominated by their teacher for displaying positive behaviors, leadership, and the character strong trait. The special event is part of the building’s PBIS program, PAX, which seeks to cultivate positive behavior and enhance the learning environment for all students by recognizing and rewarding positive behaviors. Students enjoy a visit from senior student leaders from BBHHS seniors who serve as "celebrity guests."

Thank you to all of our families that donated items to the parties, volunteers that were able to make this a fun day for our students, and the PSO for organizing the Trunk or Treat. The smiles on students faces from the moment they arrived until Trunk or Treat was over was simply priceless!

October 28th-November 1st: Red Ribbon Week

October 29th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part I

October 30th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part II

November 6th: Picture Retakes

November 25th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 26th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break- No school

Halloween Costume Expectations

Classroom parties will take place on Friday, October 25th. Please be reminded that all chosen volunteers will need to check in at the reception desk with a driver's license to create a visitor badge through Lobby Guard. A driver's license is required for check-in.

Children are permitted to wear a simple Halloween costume to school on this day. Please see the costume guidelines below.

• Costumes should not impact the student's ability to be transported to school nor impact their ability to participate in learning activities throughout the day.

• Masks are not permitted as part of the costume.

• Children are to WEAR THEIR COSTUMES TO SCHOOL and will keep them on throughout the day.

• Costumes should be fun and appropriate as opposed to costumes that depict blood, violence, death, or gruesome in nature. Offensive costumes should not be worn and no weapons or fake blood should be brought to school.

• Makeup or face paint should not be a part of your child’s costume for school.

• Please plan for costumes to be comfortable and not big and bulky, as students will be wearing them throughout the day.

Families, please have your child(ren) NOT wear their costume(s) to school on Halloween Day, 10/31. They are free to wear Halloween colors as it states on the Red Ribbon Week flyer below. Thank you for your support.

Just a reminder that all cars must park in designated parking spots. When parking is limited, please use the lot near the Blossom Hill Turf field. Families can use the access road to access the school. Please do not make up additional spots along curbs. This creates a safety concern should any emergency vehicles need to arrive on our campus. Thank you!

Report Cards will be available to all families on Friday, 10/25. 3rd grade families will be receiving a printed report card. 4th and 5th grade families will be able to access their child's report card through the Parent Portal in PowerSchool. A friendly reminder about report cards will be sent to Intermediate families towards the end of the week.

Our amazing BBHES PSO so kindly brought in Jim Basketball Jones for all elementary students Friday, 10/18. He was more than entertaining with his basketball tricks, simon says, and dancing. The kids did nothing but smiled, laugh, and most importantly encouraged each other during the assembly! The best part of the assembly is the message Jim Basketball Jones delivered to our students. The message was simply, never stop trying, do your best, be kind, help a friend, and believe in yourself! The way the students treated one another through respect, kindness, and compassion gave the adults in the room goosebumps because it was just wonderful to see.

This past week the 5th graders had a chance to learn more about food webs and food chains through an interactive fun approach. Thank you to the Metroparks!

The PSO has kicked off the annual No Fuss Fundraiser, which supports classroom enrichment, assemblies and other amazing programs for our students. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we've raised over $20,400 for the No Fuss Fundraiser so far. However, we still need your help to reach our $30,000 goal.

Click here to donate or find instructions on this flyer.

Do you know a retired educator who would like to donate some of their time and expertise to our school? We are looking for some volunteers to assist with small groups or one on one activities with our students. Our students would love working with them. Complete this form if interested.

Intermediate Families, if you see our students discussing Character Strong, it's because each month we are trying to focus a specific character trait. Miss McCauley and I spoke to each grade level this past Friday on what respect looks like both here at school and at home. For example, if mom and dad ask you to do something home, like clean up your room, simply do what they are asking.

October 21st:: Records Day / PD Day - No school for students

October 25th: Classroom Halloween Parties and Trunk or Treat

October 28th-November 1st: Red Ribbon Week

October 29th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part I

October 30th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part II

November 6th: Picture Retakes

November 25th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 26th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break- No school

Let's keep sending positive vibes to our Guardians so they can beat the Yankees! Wear Guardians gear or colors tomorrow! 3 down, 8 to go!

Do you know a retired educator who would like to donate some of their time and expertise to our school? We are looking for some volunteers to assist with small groups or one on one activities with our students. Our students would love working with them. Complete this form if interested.

The PSO has kicked off the annual No Fuss Fundraiser, which supports classroom enrichment, assemblies and other amazing programs for our students. Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, we've raised over $17,300 for the No Fuss Fundraiser so far. However, we still need your help to reach our $30,000 goal.

Click here to donate or find instructions on this flyer.

Just a reminder that students at the elementary school are not permitted to wear sandals, slippers, or aquatic shoes to school. All shoes must be close toed. Also, remember to send your child in tennis shoes on physical education days. Thank you for your help in keeping our kids safe.

October 17th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 18th: Jim Basketball Jones Assemblies

October 21st:: Records Day / PD Day - No school for students

October 25th: Classroom Halloween Parties and Trunk or Treat

October 28th-November 1st: Red Ribbon Week

October 29th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part I

October 30th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part II

November 6th: Picture Retakes

November 25th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 26th: No School for students/ Professional Development Day for Staff

November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break- No school

BBH Elementary, let's provide our Cleveland Guardians some positive vibes tomorrow by wearing our Cleveland baseball colors or gear! 1 down...10 to go!

Just a reminder that students at the elementary school are not permitted to wear sandals, slippers, or aquatic shoes to school. All shoes must be close toed. Also, remember to send your child in tennis shoes on physical education days. Thank you for your help in keeping our kids safe.

The PSO has kicked off the annual No Fuss Fundraiser, which supports classroom enrichment, assemblies and other amazing programs for our students. Click here to donate or find instructions on this flyer.

The Room Parent Liaisons have gone through orientation and are excited to start planning their classroom parties! Besides one room parent, each homeroom is in need of three additional volunteers in grades K-2 and two additional volunteers in grades 3-5 to help during the parties. Also, there is an alternate volunteer spot in each classroom available that will be called upon if a volunteer is not able to make it. If you are interested in volunteering to help at a class party, please see the information below:

• Each family may only sign-up to volunteer for one party in their child's classroom at this time.
• The person volunteering must help throughout the whole party, please do not volunteer if you can’t be there the whole time.
• A background check is not required for the person volunteering for the party.

If you are unable to attend or all time slots are full, don’t worry you will still be able to contribute to the party. Each classroom will have their own sign-up for snacks, crafts and games as the parties get closer. We understand that a classroom may have more volunteers than spots allow, if that is the case, please consider volunteering during lunch or during any of the evening or weekend PSO events throughout the year.

Important note: The End of the Year party date/time has not been decided yet so it will not be included in this sign-up.

Please reach out to your Room Parent Liaisons or Grade Level Room Parent Coordinator with any questions.

3rd Grade Sign-up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AADA72EA5FBC52-51077407-3rdgrade

4th Grade Sign-up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AADA72EA5FBC52-51077408-4thgrade

5th Grade Sign-up

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AADA72EA5FBC52-51077409-5thgrade

We are excited to offer Esports again this year with Mr. Bihari as coach. Esports is open to students in 4th-5th grades. This year is especially exciting as we will compete online against other schools and feature a new game. Please visit our Esports website for more information and to sign up for a tryout.

October 9th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 11th: No School - NEOEA Day

October 17th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 18th: Jim Basketball Jones Assemblies

October 21st:: Records Day / PD Day - No students

October 25th: Classroom Halloween Parties and Trunk or Treat

October 28th-November 1st: Red Ribbon Week

October 29th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part I

October 30th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part II

November 6th: Picture Retakes

An email will be sent to 4th and 5th grade families Tuesday morning with PowerSchool Access codes and passwords. If you do not receive this email, please contact the main office at 440-740-4112.

Please take a look at the newsletters from Miss Hendershot and Miss Sostakowski. Just click the picture to go to the link.

A message from our PSO

We’re excited to kick off our annual PSO No Fuss Fundraiser starting on September 30th! This year, our goal is to raise $15 per student, and we need your help to make it happen. 100% of your donations will go directly towards fulfilling teachers' wish lists, enhancing classroom resources, supporting cultural programs, and funding STEM projects that benefit our students.

To celebrate, we’re also hosting a Bees Blitz Spirit Week from September 30th - October 4th.

Join us in showing your school spirit with these daily themes:

• Monday: Bees Tees
• Tuesday: Wear Red
• Wednesday: Wear Orange
• Thursday: Black Out
• Friday: All out BEES!

Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us get closer to our goal.

Let’s work together to make this fundraiser a success and continue providing amazing opportunities for our students.

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Classroom Party Volunteer Sign-up

Exciting news! A link to the Sign Up Genius will be in this weekly email on Sunday, October 6th. Each family may only sign-up to volunteer for one party in their child's classroom at this time.

We are excited to offer Esports again this year with Mr. Bihari as coach. Esports is open to students in 4th-5th grades. This year is especially exciting as we will compete online against other schools and feature a new game. Please visit our Esports website for more information and to sign up for a tryout.

Starting Next week the snack menu for grade 3-5 will consist of these items :

Monday - chips

Tuesday - ice cream

Wednesday- cookies

Thursday - fruit snacks or fruit roll ups

Friday - ice cream

School fees for students in grades 3 through 5 are $85.00. You may pay these online at https://www.payschoolscentral.com or send a check payable to BBHES. Please note that unpaid fees may result in your child not attending upcoming field trips. School fee waivers are available to those families who qualify. An application must be completed. Please review the application information here.

ENROLLMENT is OPEN for our incredible GREECE TRIP Summer 2026! Limited spots are filling up fast, so check out the itinerary and enroll today! www.eftours.com/2813109ZR

October 2nd: EL Family Night 6pm-7pm at BBHHS

October 9th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 11th: No School - NEOEA Day

October 17th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 18th: Jim Basketball Jones Assemblies

October 21st:: Records Day / PD Day - No students

October 24th: K-2 Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 25th: Classroom Halloween Parties and Trunk or Treat

October 28th-November 1st: Red Ribbon Week

October 29th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part I

October 30th: Grade 3 ELA OST Part II

November 6th: Picture Retakes

The BBHHS volleyball program wants to invite you all to Elementary night on Thursday, September 26th. Freshmen start at 5, with JV and Varsity to follow!

We would love to see all our campers from this summer, sporting their camp shirts! We will have a serving contest between sets 2 and 3 of the Varsity match. We are excited to see your faces and encourage everyone to come cheer us on!

School fees for students in grades 3 through 5 are $85.00. You may pay these online at https://www.payschoolscentral.com or send a check payable to BBHES. Please note that unpaid fees may result in your child not attending upcoming field trips. School fee waivers are available to those families who qualify. An application must be completed. Please review the application information here.

Dream about traveling the world? Come to our informational meeting on September 24 at 6:30PM to learn more about our Summer 2026 student trip to Greece. Your family can RSVP to the meeting here: https://bit.ly/4gcxLJW

4th and 5th grade parent/guardians, we are making the final touches to PowerSchool and access login information will be coming at the beginning of next week. Thank you for your patience as we want to get this right the first time.

September 25th: Title I Parent Night

September 26th: Elementary Volleyball Night

October 9th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 11th: No School - NEOEA Day

October 17th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 18th: Jim Basketball Jones Assemblies

October 24th: K-2 Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 25th: Classroom Halloween Parties and Trunk or Treat

Picture Day information

Wednesday, September 18th (2nd-3nd grade ONLY)

Thursday, September 19th (4th & 5th grade ONLY)

Save time and preorder your photographs on the Ripcho Studio webpage before your Picture Day, by clicking on the "Order Online" button below.

The personalized password is: 1001162253

Please Note: The Online Password will expire 48 hours after the Photo Date

If there are any questions, please call 216-631-0664 or email customer service at customerservice@ripchostudio.com

Parents who have multiple children will need to place a separate prepay order per child.

The Intermediate building is working on giving families in grades 4 and 5 parent access to PowerSchool. This is a new program we gained access to at the start of the school year and want to make sure it is being utilized well in order to communicate effectively with families. In the past, parents in grades 4 and 5 were given access to their child's grades, and we will soon be sending something out to families to continue this. Thank you for your patience.

Students in grades 3-5 will be taking the beginning of the year benchmark assessment for reading skills sometimes in the next two weeks:

• Students will take the reading diagnostic in i-Ready. The i-Ready Diagnostic for Reading assesses six domains (Phonological Awareness, Phonics, High Frequency Words, Vocabulary, Comprehension of Informational Text, and Comprehension of Literature).

These assessments will give our teachers baseline data for the year and measure whether a student is on track or not on track for reading at grade level according to the previous year’s end-of-year standards. All students who are not on track, based on these assessments will be provided a Reading Intervention Monitoring Plan (RIMP).

Our 3-5 students will also be administered the i-Ready math diagnostic to identify strengths and challenges in the five domains: Number and Operations, Algebra and Algebraic Thinking, Measurement and Data, and Geometry. Family reports will be sent home to families in mid-late October.

Please bookmark these links for quick access.

Grade Level Lost & Founds

Main Lost & Found

When your child is missing an item, it will first appear in the grade level lost and found. At the end of the week, all unclaimed items will be moved to the main lost and found carts near the fieldhouse. Thank you to our PSO volunteers for helping to get this new process underway!
Just a reminder that all items sent to school should be labeled with your child's first and last name. This will allow any lost items to be returned!

• Please be sure to display your PikMyKid car tag in your front window at pick up. You must also have the PikMyKid tag for any student who will be picked up including those who have been delegated to pick up. Additional PikMyKid Car tags can be easily printed from your parent account.

• Utilize the Announce Button on your PikMyKid App. When it turns Green, it signals you're in line to Pick Up Your Kid. This feature helps us sequence the children in the same order as you entered the campus, expediting the dismissal process. You can also turn on the auto announce feature. Hands-Free Announcing on the PikMyKid Parent App

Please be sure to obey ALL traffic signs in the parking lot. I frequently witness cars entering the lot where signs are clearly posted as an exit only. Also, there have been many cars trying to avoid the drop off line in the morning pulling into the lot and dropping kids off. Kids cannot e walking through the parking lot unattended. If you do not use the drop off loop, you MUST park and then walk your child to the door. Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe.

September 18th: Grade 3 Picture Day

September 19th: Grade 4 and Grade 5 Picture Day

October 9th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 11th: No School - NEOEA Day

October 17th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 24th: K-2 Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 25th: Classroom Halloween Parties and Trunk or Treat

Dear Brecksville-Broadview Heights Intermediate Parents and Guardians,

Picture Day Information

Wednesday, September 18th (2nd-3nd grade ONLY)

Thursday, September 19th (4th & 5th grade ONLY)

Save time and preorder your photographs on the Ripcho Studio webpage before your Picture Day, by clicking on the "Order Online" button below.

The personalized password is: 1001162253

Please Note: The Online Password will expire 48 hours after the Photo Date

If there are any questions, please call 216-631-0664 or email customer service at customerservice@ripchostudio.com

Parents who have multiple children will need to place a separate prepay order per child.

If you would like the flyer, please click the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-nhbc1-OYmkMxaQkUNreVghdexl9Ra3/view?usp=sharing

BBHHS Marching Bees fundraiser: Band on Demand.

The concept is you pay $5 for a raffle ticket to win a private performance of the BBHHS Marching Bees. It will be on October 10th at around 5:45 PM.

Here is the direct link for more information:

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/27ffe9dc-3406-4c88-8d9e-5dc184c16cb2

BBHES will continue to focus on school attendance this year and the importance of getting your child to school on time. School begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. This means that your children must be in their classrooms ready to learn at this time. If your child will be absent from school, please call the attendance call-off line at 440-740-4100 no later than 9:00 a.m. Please be sure to leave your name, your child's name and teacher, and the reason for your child's absence. If you do not leave a reason, your child's absence will be marked as unexcused.

Regular school attendance is essential for your child's academic success, personal development, and future opportunities. To ensure your children attend school consistently, establish a daily routine that includes a set wake-up time, breakfast, and a consistent departure schedule.

BBHES will continue to focus on school attendance this year and the importance of getting your child to school on time. School begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. This means that your children must be in their classrooms ready to learn at this time. If your child will be absent from school, please call the attendance call-off line at 440-740-4100 no later than 9:00 a.m. Please be sure to leave your name, your child's name and teacher, and the reason for your child's absence. If you do not leave a reason, your child's absence will be marked as unexcused.

Regular school attendance is essential for your child's academic success, personal development, and future opportunities. To ensure your children attend school consistently, establish a daily routine that includes a set wake-up time, breakfast, and a consistent departure schedule.

At the heart of the PBIS program is the belief that recognizing and rewarding positive behaviors can help students develop intrinsic motivation.

Our students use a program called PAX. PAX is Latin for peace. The PAX program focuses on peace, productivity, health and happiness for all students. The goal of PAX is for students to be able to self-monitor and self-regulate their behavior in different settings. Behavior management is done in positive ways that provide immediate feedback to students. Students celebrate good decisions and appropriate behavior frequently.

Students are earning rewards for being positive PAX leaders throughout the day. The goal for the positive reinforcement is to improve behavior, character, and social competence and reduce aggression or bullying in schools.

Every month, we are required to conduct safety drills in Ohio public schools. Last Thursday, we conducted a rapid evacuation drill commonly used in the event of a fire. Our students did an amazing job and followed the proper procedures by quickly evacuating the building and proceeding to their meeting points. I am proud of the students for listening and following the directions during this drill.

Throughout the school year, we will have various drills including, fire drills, tornado drills, lockdown drills, and shelter in place drills. We conduct these drills to practice in the event we must initiate any of these situations.

The Intermediate counselors, Miss Hendershot and Miss Sostakowski are doing amazing work helping out students during classroom lessons and being visible to help any student in the cafeteria to the hallway. Please take a look at their newsletter below for more information about the curriculum they are teaching and the Kindness Kickoff!

Families who utilize our before school and after school Beekeeper Program must park in a designated parking spot in the lot. Please do not park in the drop off loop. This is a fire lane. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

School fees for students in grades 3rd grade through 5th grade are $85.00 ($65 instructional fee and $20 Technology Fee). You may pay these online at https://www.payschoolscentral.com or send a check payable to BBHES. Please note that unpaid fees may result in your child not attending upcoming field trips. School fee waivers are available to those families who qualify. An application must be completed. Please review the application information here

Information regarding 5th grade band is now available on Mrs. Astey Radak's website. Registration for students that are interested in participating in this optional year long program is due no later than FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH. Due to logistical reasons, late registration will not and can not be accepted. Please contact Mrs. Astey Radak for additional information at asteyt@bbhcsd.org.

Here is the 3-5 Lunch Menu

An updated lost and found process has been underway since last week and we are

already collecting items.

Items left behind at lunch or recess are being collected daily by grade level and taken to a collection point within each pod. Students should look for items at this location as soon as they realize an item got left behind.

At the end of each week these items are consolidated into the larger lost and found

collection area. Upon consolidation, volunteers will sort items looking for name tags

and deliver to classrooms accordingly. Help us reunite items with your child by ensuring all outerwear, sweatshirts, lunch boxes, and water bottles are clearly labeled with your child’s first and last name.

The consolidated collection point is where parents are able to look for items during the following hours:

Monday-Friday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Sunday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM > visit Blossom Hill Fieldhouse front desk

You may view items online. Please send questions to lostandfound.bbhespso@gmail.com.

Elementary Night Ticket Info:

Come cheer on the Bees as they take on the Lake Blue Streaks on Friday, September 6th at 7PM at BBH Stadium. Tickets are available online - One free student ticket per adult ticket purchased. Additional $4 student tickets are available for purchase. Your child's student ID is required to receive the free student ticket with adult ticket purchase. Free student tickets are only good on September 6th, 2024. THIS IS A PRE-SALE ONLY - ALL TICKETS ARE FULL PRICE AT THE GATE.

Download the HomeTown Ticketing mobile app on your mobile device to purchase tickets. Click HERE for directions to download the HomeTown Ticketing app.

After your account is created, click HERE to buy tickets. Look for "Have a Passcode" and click on that link to enter your student's ID# then proceed to select the quantity of tickets and payment.

For questions or more information, visit beesathletics.org or call the High School Athletic Office at 440-740-4770. GO BEES!!!

DATES: Sundays - 9/15, 9/22, 9/29

TIME: 5:00PM - 6:30PM

PARTICIPANTS: 1st through 7th Grade Girls

For anyone interested in trying out for the Lady Bees Basketball Travel Teams (3rd-6th grades), this Camp is another opportunity to be seen by our Travel Coaches before tryouts in late September/early October.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

September 6th: Elementary Football Night and Tailgate

September 18th: Grade 3 Picture Day

September 19th: Grade 4 and Grade 5 Picture Day

October 9th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 11th: No School - NEOEA Day

October 17th: 3-5 Parent Teacher Conferences, 5pm-8pm

October 24th: K-2 Parent-Teacher Conferences

October 25th: Classroom Halloween Parties and Trunk or Treat

Thank you for a wonderful first week! I am still new here, but I quickly realized why BBHES is so special. The students and staff were just exceptional this week. I too couldn't wait to tell my mom and dad about my first day. Again, thank you for all the stickers...my helmet isn't big enough so my door will need some decorating. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

The Intermediate School does have a X (Twitter) handle, please follow us as @BBHIntermediate

Intermediate families, Miss McCauley and I reviewed the expectations slide with every student on Thursday and Friday. They were so well behaved by being respectful and giving us their undivided attention. Please feel free to review by clicking the button below. The ultimate goal for the students is to be nice to each other, listen to the grown ups both at school and home, and try their best.

• Please be sure that your PikMyKid Default is set. Families will no longer be able to change the default mode after Monday. Any changes to dismissal modes must be done through the calendar on the app. If your default must change during the year, please notify your child's grade-level secretary.
• Please label all lunch boxes with your child's first and last name.
• Phones and Smartwatches are not permitted to be used throughout the day for texting/phone calls. All devices should be stored in your child's backpack.
• The reception area is open from 8:00 - 4:30. This means that a BBHES staff will answer the door and phone lines during this time.

Elementary Night Ticket Info:

Come cheer on the Bees as they take on the Lake Blue Streaks on Friday, September 6th at 7PM at BBH Stadium. Tickets are available online - One free student ticket per adult ticket purchased. Additional $4 student tickets are available for purchase. Your child's student ID is required to receive the free student ticket with adult ticket purchase. Free student tickets are only good on September 6th, 2024. THIS IS A PRE-SALE ONLY - ALL TICKETS ARE FULL PRICE AT THE GATE.

Download the HomeTown Ticketing mobile app on your mobile device to purchase tickets. Click HERE for directions to download the HomeTown Ticketing app.

After your account is created, click HERE to buy tickets. Look for "Have a Passcode" and click on that link to enter your student's ID# then proceed to select the quantity of tickets and payment.

For questions or more information, visit beesathletics.org or call the High School Athletic Office at 440-740-4770. GO BEES!!!

Intermediate families, having intermediate students at the game is exciting to see and wanted. In order to ensure safety, please continue following the guidelines below.

• All Elementary students (K-5) must be accompanied by an adult during the game.
• Footballs, soccer balls, and other equipment are not permitted in the stadium.

The Parent School Organization (PSO) is running its annual membership drive. The PSO is the backbone of the BBHES's strong parent support system and provides an excellent opportunity for families to share the school experience with their children. PSO membership dues ($10 per family) support fun, educational programs for students. For more information, visit our website. We hope you will join us!

In addition to supporting various programs and events, we coordinate volunteers. We are currently recruiting room parents. Want to be a Room Parent Liaison? It is a volunteer position that assists the classroom and teacher. Their function is to facilitate communication between the teacher and parents. Additionally, the Room Parent Liaison(s) are responsible for planning class parties and sending supplies/snack sign-ups. Each Room Parent will be allowed to attend two of the four class parties.

ROOM PARENT APPLICATION

Applications will be accepted until the end of the day on Friday, September 6th.

*Room Parents are REQUIRED to be background checked via the district’s vendor. It’s no cost to you, so hop on over to this LINK to submit yours today! PSO Membership is also required.

Please know all room parent selections are made as fairly as possible, using a random selection process. Unfortunately, not everyone who applies will be selected.

If you have any questions, please email Sarah Pribble, 2nd VP Volunteer Coordinator at volunteervp.bbhespso@gmail.com.

Vanessa Caslow & Amy Kooser

BBHES PSO Presidents 2024-2025

president.bbhespso@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing our BBHES families on Friday!

8/26--First Day of Kindergarten

8/27--Morning Preschool Student Visits 10:00 - 11:00 am

8/27--Afternoon Preschool Student Visits 1:00 - 2:00 pm

8/28--First Day of Preschool

8/28--Informational Band Meeting, 7:00 pm in BBHES Cafetorium

8/30--Welcome Back Party

9/6 -- Elementary Tailgate Night behind MS

9/17 -- Picture Day Grades PK-1

9/18 -- Picture Day Grades 2 - 3

9/19 -- Picture Day Grades 4 - 5

Thank you families and staff for finding the time for the Meet and Greet. Seeing the smiles and joy on the faces of so many is why we look forward to having kids in the building. The Intermediate staff and myself are excited to welcome our third, fourth, and fifth grade students back to school tomorrow, August 21, 2024. I know that this school year will be filled with fun and excitement for your child and that BBHES will be a place where our staff and students want to work, learn, and enjoy!

Please share your First Day Photos on X(Twitter) and tag @BBHIntermediate Can't wait to see the excitement and smiles of our BBHES Students!

Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade

• Please do not drop your child off prior to 8:45 am. All cars will line up in the front loop of the school. Staff will be outside to assist so parents should not exit vehicles. All students must exit on the curbside of the car.
• When sending in money for your child's lunch account, please label it clearly with your child's first and last name in the memo line.
• Change your child's default pick-up mode in Pikmykid.
• Beekeeper families must park in the lot and enter the building to sign in their child. There is absolutely no parking in the front loop at any time.
• Please bring your driver's license when volunteering in the building or picking up a child. We will not release a child to any adult without the proper identification.
• Please review the traffic flow map for arrival and dismissal.

The purpose of this newsletter is to share important arrival and dismissal procedures, band informational meeting, a message from food service, school fees and the slide deck from our New Family Orientation last week. Please review them and reach out to Miss McCauley or myself with any questions. The information in my newsletters will be specific to our third through fifth grade students and families. If you have students in kindergarten through second grade, please refer to Mrs. Toth's newsletter for news from the primary school.

This year, BBHES will be operating as two schools under one roof. The intermediate school will house our third grade through fifth grade students and our primary school will house our kindergarten through second grade students. I will be leading the 3-5 Intermediate school with Miss McCauley as my associate principal; Mrs. Toth and Mr. Hartland will be leading the primary school. We are excited about this opportunity and look forward to building lasting relationships with the students and families at BBHES.

BBHES families are encouraged to celebrate their student’s first day of school by sharing photos of their student with a First Day of School Sign on social media. Families can download and print a First Day of School Sign for their student’s grade level below.

Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade

Throughout your student's first day of school for the 2024-2025 School Year, take a moment to snap a picture with their First Day of School Sign and share it using #BBHeritage on your favorite social media platform, being sure to tag the District and building, which can be found on Facebook, @bbhcsd and Instagram, @bbhschools.

My 4th grader and 7th grader begin school on Monday, and my high schooler starts on Tuesday. Naturally, I am more nervous than excited because of the unknown :) Miss McCauley and I understand this, but so does the amazing staff at BBH. Your child will be in great hands!

On a totally different note, I do have a scooter to get around faster to see students and staff. However, I have a helmet that needs some decorating. If your child has a sticker that they don't mind putting on my helmet, I would be happy to use it. This is going to be a great year!

Just a reminder that our third grade families will have an opportunity to meet their teachers, drop of supplies, pay school fees, and see their new classmates next week. The third grade meet and greet is scheduled for Monday at 5:00pm.

Miss McCauley and I met so many wonderful families Thursday and yesterday during meet and greet nights. Seeing the smiles and excitement on the faces of the students made the last two nights special for us and we are so looking forward to seeing our students ready to go on Wednesday.

• All PikMyKid accounts have been defaulted to "Bus". All families must download the app and make the necessary change in PikMyKid for car pick-up, afterschool beekeepers, walkers, or afterschool clubs. Please default your account to the dismissal mode your child will use on a regular basis. Daily and reoccurring changes can be made by clicking on the dates needed for a change within the app. If you do not change your child's dismissal mode prior to the first day of school, your child will ride the bus home on that day. For more information on downloading Pikmykid, please reference the information below.
  
• Any changes in dismissal modes must be changed in your Pikmykid account no later than 2:30 pm. If you need assistance with this process, please email or call Mrs. Maria Camperchioli.
• Display all car tags so they can be easily seen by our dismissal team. All families were provided a tag during the Meet and Greets. Please keep them in your cars even if car pick-up is not your primary mode. We use these tags in the event of an emergency as well.
• Please be sure to obey ALL traffic signs in the parking lot. I frequently witness cars entering the lot where signs are clearly posted as an exit only. Thank you for your help in keeping everyone safe.
  
• If you need to pick up your child early, please make sure to park, come in, and sign out your child prior to 2:45 pm. No early dismissals after this time. We will not release a child to an adult without the proper identification, so please bring your driver's license.
• All walkers and bikes will be picked up on the sidewalk near the preschool. A staff member will cross the students and meet families on the north side of the property. Parents are not permitted to pick up walkers/bikers at the building/doors.

BBHES will continue to use the PikMyKid dismissal application this school year just like last year. The student information should still be populated in the program. Your child's car tag number should remain the same as last school year. All families will get a car tag which can be picked up at the Meet and Greets.

If you are not familiar with the app, please download it and review the information below.

PikMyKid is a dismissal software that is intended to simplify dismissal, reduce traffic congestion, and most importantly, improve overall safety. The unique features of PikMyKid allow you, as parents, to easily change pick-up modes, quickly delegate to an alternate individual for pickup, change to an ‘After School’ program, and even schedule for future pickup mode, pickup individual, and after-school programs. This app allows you to be in full control of your child’s dismissal and it gives the school information regarding dismissal and the ability to acknowledge every change and instantly check your child’s dismissal status should you have a question.

To Learn a little more on your own, please check out the following link that will show you a few of the PikMyKid features. https://www.pikmykid.com/features/for-parents/

All families will need to download the application and complete the registration process if not already done.

Below are a few resources to assist with the process.

• Parent App User Guide_English_2021 (2).pdf

• Parent Registration Video

• Parent App User Guide Video

Here is the presentation shared at the new family orientation last week. It was so nice to meet so many new faces and welcome you to BBHES!

School fees for all elementary students in grades Kindergarten through five are $85.00 . You may pay these online at https://www.payschoolscentral.com or send a check payable to BBHES. Please note that unpaid fees may result in your child not attending upcoming field trips. School fee waivers are available to those families who qualify. An application must be completed in your child's Powerschool Account. Click here for more information.

August 21st: First day of school (Grades 1-5)

August 28th: 5th Grade Band Parent Information Night 7:00pm

August 30th: Welcome Back Party

September 6th: Elementary Football Night

September 18th: Grade 3 Picture Day

September 19th: Grade 4 and Grade 5 Picture Day

Dear Families,

Hello, I am Robert Magyar, Brecksville-Broadview Heights Intermediate School's new principal. Like your kiddos, my daughters are getting ready to begin the school year too. I have a child in elementary, middle school, and high school, so I too have trouble keeping track of the school supplies. Thank goodness for my amazing wife. I continue to hear and experience why this community and school is so wonderful. BBH is a truly special place that I am lucky to be part of. This will be my 20th year in education, and 11th as an administrator. I can honestly say, I haven't been this excited for a school year to begin and look forward to meeting and seeing so many of you here soon.

We are a few weeks away from the start of the 2024-2025 school year. We hope you have had an enjoyable summer break spending quality time with family and friends. Our students in grades one through five will officially begin on August 21, 2024, with our kindergarten students officially starting on Monday, August 26, 2024.

Please note that the school day for the elementary school is 9:00 am - 3:35 pm. Doors will open at 8:45 am. Please do not drop your students off prior to that time as there is no supervision available. We are all excited to work with our BBH Elementary families to make this a wonderful school year for our students.

Please review the start-of-year information below and reach out with any additional questions. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in just a few weeks! Enjoy the remaining days of summer!

In Partnership,

Mr. Robert Magyar, Principal

Mr. Robert Magyar, Head Principal

magyarr@bbhcsd.org

Miss Tina McCauley, Associate Principal

mccauleyt@bbhcsd.org

Mrs. Maria Camperchioli, Secretary

camperchiolim@bbhcsd.org

440.740.4112

Mrs. Taylor Hendershot, School Counselor

hendershott@bbhcsd.org

Lauren Sostakowski, School Counselor

School Counselor

sostakowskil@bbhcsd.org

Student classroom assignment letters for students in grades 3-5 will be emailed on Tuesday, August 13th. The email will be sent to the primary email that the district has on file. The email will contain your child's classroom teacher as well as information about the start of the school year.

Transportation information will be made available on the district website. Feel free to contact our Transportation Department (440-740-4050) should you have questions about your child's bus route.

Parents of students new to BBHES are encouraged to attend a parent-only evening to learn about the Brecksville - Broadview Heights Elementary School on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:30pm. During the presentation, parents learn about various procedures including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, etc. We look forward welcoming all of our new families to BBHES!

Please save the date for our Meet and Greet opportunities. Students, accompanied by a parent, are invited to come to their school, meet their teacher, drop off medications in the clinic, and drop off supplies in the classroom. The dates and times are as follows:

Grade 3: August 19h from 5:00pm - 5:45pm

Grade 4: August 15th from 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Grade 5: August 16th from 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Information for Meet and Greet

• This is an open house event and families are welcome to attend only during their scheduled times. There will be no formal presentation.

• Students may bring supplies to put in their classroom.

• Parents may drop off medications in our school clinic during the meet and greet times.

• School fees may be paid at this time.

• Parking will be available in the lot off of Oakes Road and overflow parking will be available around the back of the school.

School supply lists are linked below for each grade level and can also be found on the school website.

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

Fifth Grade

All families must log into Final Forms to complete and sign all forms for the 2024-2025 school year. If you have any questions please contact Maria Camperchioli.

School fees are $85.00 ($65 instructional fee and $20 Technology Fee). You may pay these online at https://www.payschoolscentral.com or send a check payable to BBHES. School fees can be dropped off at the Meet and Greets. School fee waivers are available to those families who qualify. An application must be completed. Please review the application information here. Please reach out to Lisa Levine with any questions regarding fees at 440.740.4111.