Dear Families,

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. As we reach the midpoint of September, I want to emphasize the importance of respect as a Character Strong theme in our classroom. We are working hard to cultivate an environment where every student feels valued.

Please take note of our upcoming events:

• PTO Movie Night: Join us for a fun evening on September 19th. Set up begins at 7:00 and the movie at 7:30. Bring your blankets and enjoy the family-friendly film Garfield!

• Parent/Teacher Conferences: Please reach out to your child's teacher to schedule.

• OV Chipotle Family Night: Join us at Chipotle on October 2nd. Details below!

• Special Person Day: We invite students to bring a special person in their lives to school. It’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate those who matter most. Details below.

Thank you once again for your partnership. Looking forward to a fantastic September!

Best regards,
Mr. Ryder

Special Person Day is back at Overlook! Students in grades K-4 are welcome to invite Grandparents or other special guests (maximum of 4) to join them during lunch and shop at our Scholastic Book Fair. Our Preschool students will be able to enjoy the book fair with a grandparent, special person, or parent when they are picked up for the a.m. group or dropped off for the p.m. group.

If a grandparent(s) or a special guest will be joining your child during Special Person's Day, please use the RSVP link.

Please be aware:

• We can not allow food purchased outside of the school (for example fast food) in the building.
• All guests will enter the side door along the pickup lane.

• GUESTS WILL NEED TO BRING A SNACK OR PACK A LUNCH!
  

**If you have more than one child participating, please complete one form for each child so we have a record by class.**

Kindergarten - Monday, October 14th (Lunch 11:00 - 11:20, Shopping 11:20 - 11:45)

4th Grade - Monday, October 14th (Lunch 12:30 - 12:50, Shopping 12:50 - 1:15)

1st Grade - Tuesday, October 15th (Lunch 11:30 - 11:50, Shopping 11:50 - 12:15)

3rd Grade - Tuesday, October 15th (Lunch 1:00 - 1:20, Shopping 1:20 - 1:45)

2nd Grade - Wednesday, October 16th (Lunch 12:00 - 12:20, Shopping 12:20- 12:45)

A.M. Pre-School-Wednesday, October 16th (Shop 11:30-12:00 after pick up)

P.M. Pre-School Wednesday, October 16th (Shop 12:15-12:45 before drop off)

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.

For those that have donated so far,THANK YOU! We appreciate the support of our staff! We are still accepting donations.

Our Rock Star Cart will make its rounds to the classrooms to recognize and celebrate our wonderful staff. We are accepting donations of candy, small bags of snacks, pop, and gift cards ($5-$10).

Your donation will help us to show our staff how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication. Thank you for your support!

Here are some suggestions for candy and chips that you could donate:

• chocolate bars, gum, mints, chewy candy (starburst, skittles, sour patch)
• potato chips (small bags), popcorn, chex mix

You could also donate gift cards to stores, restaurants, or coffee shops.

No matter what you donate, we are sure that our staff will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Thank you for helping us to celebrate our Teacher Rock Stars! (Donations can be dropped off in the OV office.)

Walking trips to Wadsworth High School will take place for our Overlook students to provide opportunities to participate in various fine arts performances.

Below are the scheduled dates and trips:

1st grade: October 10th WHS Fall Choir Concert

2nd grade: October 23rd WMS Production of Lion King Jr.

3rd grade: November 13th WHS Family Production Play: A Wrinkle in Time

4th grade: May 14th WHS Spring Band Concert

Please complete this form granting permission.

Our secretary, Mrs. Jira, is the contact person for calling off your student and any change of dismissal plans throughout the day. Please call the attendance line at 330-335-1424 and leave a message with any changes BEFORE school starts. If you need to make changes after 9:00 am, please call the main line at 330-335-1420. We recommend you let Mrs. Jira and your child's teacher know when your student will be absent, leaving early, or arriving late. Letting us know when your child will leave early allows us to be prepared for when you arrive. We ask that all end-of-the-day dismissal plans be made by 2:45 p.m. Thank you for your efforts!

**REMINDER- Mr. Ryder must approve all vacations AHEAD OF TIME. Please send him an email requesting excused absences. dryder@wadsworthschools.org

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

If you are in need of food assistance please see the attachment. The purpose of the Weekenders program is to support elementary children in need by providing a bag of healthy food to eat over the weekend. If you are in need of food assistance please fill out this form and return it to Overlook Elementary or contact Mrs. Laino directly.

September:

19th Outdoor Movie Night

20th No School-Teacher Inservice

25th No school-Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

27th PTO Spirit Sales during lunchtime

October:

2nd Chipotle Family Night Fundraiser 4-8 p.m.

3rd Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

4th PTO Spirit Sales during lunchtime

11th No School

14th-17th Special Persons Day/Book Fair

25th PTO Spirit Sales during lunchtime

31st Fall Class Parties

November:

6th Overlook skate night 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

7th No School Parent/Teacher Conferences

8th No School

11th Veterans Day

12th Overlook PTO meeting 6:30 p.m.

20th End of Trimester 1

22nd YES Day 1

28th-28th No School