Greensview News
August 26, 2024
Arrival time for students - Supervision provided at 8:00am
As a safety reminder, we do not have staff on duty for supervision until 8:00am each morning. Students dropped off prior to 8:00 will be unsupervised. Please consider arriving between 8:00-8:15 when we will have staff outside to support the children.
Calendar Events
Sunday, September 1: Golden Bear Bash (Upper Arlington Education Foundation)
Monday, September 2: NO School - Labor Day
Thursday, September 12: PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
Wednesday, September 18: Early Release Day at 1:00 PM
Friday, September 20: Fall Family Fun Night 4:00-8:00
Friday, October 4: Walk for Greensview (Lunch)
Dr. Hunt's welcome message
We wanted to share a link to the video message from Superintendent Bob Hunt played during our open house event. Captions can be displayed by clicking on the closed captioning (CC) box. The captions can also be translated into a language of your choice by clicking on settings, selecting "subtitles," and then "auto-translate."
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.
PTO Updates
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
Seeking Sponsors for the 2024 Walk for Greensview
The Walk for Greensview will occur on Friday, October 4th, 2024, during lunch recess. The PTO is seeking sponsors to cover event costs.
Sponsors will receive:
· Two event shirts
· Their business logo printed on event shirts given to ALL Greensview students and staff
· Social media recognition through Greenview PTO platforms and communication
· Their business logo is printed on Walk for Greensview materials
We offer two different sponsor levels:
Signature Sponsor at $500 (logos will be printed in larger print, and there is individualized recognition through PTO social media platforms)
General Sponsor at $250
While it is a FUNDraiser we always focus on it being a FUN raiser for the kids. Students collect funds the previous weeks, and we celebrate together on the day of the walk with matching shirts, music, physical activity, and amazing energy that builds the Greensview community.
Those with interest, please email co-chairs Melissa Gorsline (lissarue@hotmail.com) and Gina Gruebmeyer (gruebmeyer16@gmail.com) by September 1st. Shortly after this date, print materials with sponsor logos will be finalized.
Physical Education
We have two Physical Education teachers at Greensiview, Erin Campbell and Julie Myers. Students are off to a great start this year, and we wanted to share a few things with you to help your child be prepared to participate in P.E. class.
-Students should wear appropriate athletic shoes on PE days. Please, NO sandals, flip flops, crocs, or boots.
-Students should wear appropriate clothing on PE days. Clothes should be appropriate for the weather, as we often go outside, and should be safe and comfortable for a variety of physical activities. Please, no long dresses, and if a dress is worn, shorts underneath is a plus.
-If your child is unable to participate in class, please send an email or send a note to their PE teacher. You can reach Mrs.Campbell at ebcampbell@uaschools.org and Mrs. Myers at jcmyers@uaschools.org.
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.
For the safety of all students - PLEASE READ and FOLLOW the information in the links below.
“Stop-Drop and Go” Map, Information, procedures (Please read)
Do not park anywhere on the North Side of Langston Drive; this is a moving line of cars, and parking here will cause congestion and safety issues.
Please talk with your children before school and have a “PLAN” for daily pick-up and drop-off. Teachers do not consistently check email during the day, and changing pick-up plans is very stressful for our children. To the best of your ability, create plans and be as consistent as possible.
A Message from the Greensview Library
Hello Greensview Families,
The Greensview Library LOVES to give books to your child! When students return their library books, they can check out new books. If they forget their books, they can’t get new books - they have to bring books, to get new books. We teach students that we “borrow” books from the library and it’s important to return books.
We recommend keeping library books in your child’s backpack. Take them out to read, but put them back into the backpack so they don’t get lost and then they’re always at school for library days.
It’s a pleasure to work with your child and watch them grow as readers.
Jill Merkle
Library Media Specialist
Julia Swartzel
Library Media Clerk
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.
Student Fees for New and Returning Students (Grades K-12)
Families of new and returning students can log in to SPS EZpay to pay any fees associated with their students. At this time, the fees available for payment include:
Instructional fees for elementary students (K-5);
Middle school optional community building / social fees; and
The optional Technology Protection Plan fee ($25) for students in grades K-12.
Families wishing to purchase the optional Technology Protection Plan must complete the technology forms in PowerSchool AND pay the $25 fee in SPS EZpay before the first day of the 2024-2025 school year (August 14, 2024). If the $25 fee is not paid by the first day of school, the plan is void.
If paying these school fees will cause a hardship for your family, please contact your child’s principal or school counselor.
For instructions on how to create an SPS EZpay account or add a new student to an account, please visit www.uaschools.org/backtoschool. If you have any questions about student fees, please contact fees@uaschools.org. If you have difficulty accessing your account, please call 1-866-MYEZPAY.
School Counselor
School Counselor
"Please take a look at August's Counselor Corner newsletter. In it, you will find the following:
A little bit about me!
A little bit about how a school counselor can help your child
Information about adjusting to the new school year and emotional regulation changes you might notice
I would love to connect with you to discuss your hopes for your child this school year and how your child is doing socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. Please review the available time slots on the sign-up genius and click on the button to sign up. Upon booking a meeting with me, please be sure to indicate whether you prefer an in-person or Zoom meeting. I will email you a Zoom link if that is the meeting option you select.
I look forward to working with you to make this a great year for your child!
Thank you!
Laura Kunkle
School Counselor
Greensview Elementary School
Elementary progress reports update
Because the elementary school years are so critical to a student’s academic and personal growth, our teachers will be increasing the amount of communication regarding each student’s achievement this year.
In previous years, elementary students have received progress reports three times a year at the end of each trimester. There have also been conference opportunities for families in the fall and the spring.
Beginning this school year, teachers will provide progress reports in January and June. In the fall and the spring, they will provide interim reports for each student. Teachers will go over each student’s fall interim report with families during conferences in October. While spring conferences are optional for families, all students will receive another interim report at that time.
Our goal is to increase meaningful conversations between teachers and families regarding each student’s individual achievement, growth, and learning needs. We are excited to launch this expanded reporting system this year and look forward to collaborating with you!
Lunch and Reccess
Each year schools review their schedules and make changes such as this one for a variety of reasons, including improving the flow of the day, increasing or improving the quality of instructional time, or allowing our staff to better support student needs through team planning or classroom management techniques.
With this in mind, we are changing our lunch/recess block from one hour to 45 minutes, giving students about 20-25 minutes for each activity. As we move through the first days and weeks of school, we will be monitoring lunchroom processes to ensure every student is able to eat their meal at a comfortable pace.
We understand the importance of break times for students and will continue to prioritize time for students to play and recharge throughout the day.
Birthday Treats (food) and allergies
Our top priority is creating a safe and welcoming learning environment for all of our students at Greensview. For many of our students with food allergies, something as simple as a snack can have severe or even life-threatening health implications.
Please understand that this does not mean we are eliminating the recognition of students' birthdays. We will continue to honor and celebrate these milestones in our students' lives. If families wish, they may bring in non-food treats for the class. If you have other ideas for non-food celebrations, please feel free to discuss these with your child's teacher. If a food item is brought into the office or in a child's backpack to hand out to the class, we will need to send it home with the child or with the adult bringing it into the office. Please know we are not trying to be unfriendly or unkind, we simply want to keep all of our students safe.
We will continue to allow for food during seasonal celebrations and classroom parties. Teachers and room parents will work together to coordinate the menus for these events, ensuring all students can enjoy these special snacks and refreshments safely. Thank you for your support!
Dogs on School Property
While we love seeing our students' furry friends, we also want to remind families that dogs are prohibited on school property for everyone's safety. If you choose to walk your dog to pick-up/drop-off, please wait for your student off the school grounds (perimeter sidewalks), and they can meet you there.
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.
