

Principal's Corner

Dr. Kiena Hughley
Principal of Barack Obama Elementary School
April 8, 2024
Greetings,
There are only 8 weeks remaining in the 2023/2024 school year. As we approach the home stretch, we are gearing up for our OST (Ohio State Testing), which is set to begin on Wednesday April 10, 2024.
In March and April our 4th and 5th grade students received Anti-bullying and conflict resolution training facilitated by the Diversity Center of Cleveland. "These programs empower thousands of youth and youth serving professionals to build school environments that promote respect, acceptance, and inclusion. Students who participate in our programs learn how to become leaders and positive change agents in their schools and communities." - Diversity Center
Please update Final Forms so that we will have the most up to date information (i.e. phone, email, address, emergency contacts.) https://mapleheights-oh.finalforms.com/ Make sure to sign at the very end of the document.
Dismissal: Dismissal begins at 3:00 p.m., Any student who is a car rider must be picked up in the loop at the back of the building. Parents/Guardians may arrive as early as 2:30 to park in the loop. We are working with Lincoln and JFK to ensure a smooth pick up. The front of the building is reserved for School Buses and Day Care Providers.
Visitors & Guests: We are also implementing new procedures for our guests and visitors to the building. When you arrive at the main entrance of the building, visitors will press the buzzer to gain entrance into the main office. Guests/visitors who visit classrooms or provide services will have their IDs scanned to create a visitors pass. All of this is to ensure the safety of our students and staff. As a reminder, photo IDs are required when signing students out for the day before 2:45 p.m.
Meetings: We understand that your time is valuable, to ensure that we are able to meet your family’s needs, schedule a meeting with Dr. Hughley (Principal) 24 hours in advance. We will make every effort to meet and/or return calls between 48 to 72 hours.
Stephanie Chandler
Hello parents and guardians! It is that time of year for students to demonstrate to the state of Ohio that they are on track towards graduating on time. Beginning Wednesday April 10th 2024 through May 10th, Obama students will begin a series of state tests. Fourth grade students will not take the Science test. Click the picture to view the state testing schedule.
Tips for Success!
- Please make sure your child gets a good night's rest so they can do their best!
- Please have them bring a water bottle.
- Keep routines the same.
- Remind your child to leave their phone in their bookbag; absolutely no phones during testing.
- As always, it is very important that your child arrive to school on time in order to support doing their best work!
Deanne Thurman
21st Century Coordinator/Rising Stars
Get ready! Family Engagement Night is coming up on April 16, 2024 from 3:00pm-8:00pm. Rising Star students are welcome to bring their families. We will be joined by former NBA star Wesley Fluellen and dinner will be served.
NO SCHOOL
School closed for staff and students for Solar Eclipse event.
Monday, Apr 8, 2024, 08:00 AM
Rising Stars Family Engagement Night
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024, 03:00 PM
Ohio State Testing
4th Grade
ELA-April 16th-17th
Math-April 30th-May 1st
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024, 07:00 AM
Ohio State Testing
5th Grade
ELA-April 10th-11th
Math- April 23rd-24th
Science-May 2nd-3rd
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2024, 07:00 AM
Weather Education Day
Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 10:15 AM
Last Day of School
This day marks the end of the 2023/2024 school year. Have a great summer!
Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 03:00 PM
Enjoy the Solar Eclipse.
**Be safe! Remember to wear your safety glasses.
Parent Affirmation
"I am exactly who my children need."