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2013 May Newsletter
9989 Concord Road * Dublin, OH * 43017 * 614.798.3570 * Fax 614.718.8961
Please check out the Eli Pinney website for school calendar events and other important
information. Scan the QR code above to access.
www.dublinschools.net/pinney
Greetings Pinney families!
The students will be busy over the next month as we wrap up another great year at Eli
Pinney. Please check out the enclosed calendar with the many exciting events going on in
May. It’s always a busy time of year, but very fun and exciting for the students, parents,
and staff! I’d like to highlight an awesome event coming up in the next few weeks. We
will celebrate our 11th year with our annual “Eli Pinney Memorial Celebration”. The event
is for students and staff only and will take place on May 3rd during the school day.
Teacher assignments and class lists for 2013-2014 are currently being drafted. Communication to parents regarding the class placements will not go home on the last day of
school as they have in years past. Parents will be notified at some point over the summer,
so please look for a message from me with specifics of class placement.
Please remember to pick up any over-the-counter medication from the clinic prior to the
end of the school year. Any unused medication will be disposed of after June 10th.
Go Panthers!
Troy Ehrsam, Principal
NotesOffice
fromCommunication
the Pinney Office
• Students may not enter the building until 9:00 a.m. daily.
• Be patient in the pick-up line at the end of the day. Cars need to remain in a single file line to
pick up students. Also, please drop off your child at the sidewalk or side door in the
morning. A Pinney staff member will monitor the side door beginning at 9:00 a.m. daily. We
do not want children walking through cars and/or traffic. Student safety is our priority.
• Give the buses the right of way during arrival and dismissal. No cars in the bus loop during
the following times: 8:45-9:15 a.m. & 3:15-3:45 p.m.
• Call the office or the automated attendance line (718-8960) if your child is going to be absent
or late. Please send in a note if your child is signing out early for an appointment.
• If your child is going to be absent from school, we would appreciate a phone call before 9:30
a.m. of that day. Ohio state law does require us to now have a written note upon a child’s
return to school after an absence of any kind. An absence form can be found in the
downloads section of our Pinney website (Absence Notification Form). We would appreciate
your help by sending in this form or a note explaining the absence upon your child’s return to
school. It is also important that you know that absences due to a family-planned vacation
are no longer excused absences.
• All phone number changes should take place at the building level. Please do not call the
district office to change your contact information. Please call the Pinney office for questions
(798-3570).
• Send in a note if your child’s end of the day arrangements change. Without a note, we will
follow typical end of day routine.
• Both students need a note giving parent permission when bringing home a friend. New
“Note to School” pads can be picked up in the office.
• Write your child’s first and last name on the inside of lunch boxes, backpacks, jackets and
other items so that we can return them if lost. All lost and found items will be donated to
Welcome Warehouse at the end of each trimester.
• Check your child’s backpack frequently.
School Day
AM Preschool
8:45-11:15 am
PM Preschool
AM Kindergarten 9:10-11:40 am
PM Kindergarten
Grades 1-5
9:10-3:40 pm
ELI
Latchkey (7:05 a.m. start & 6:00 p.m. end)
12:45-3:15 pm
1:10-3:40 pm
12:05-1:05 pm
Clinic Communication with Mrs. Slack & Mrs. Pagan
Clinic Communication
The Dublin City School District has developed policies to help insure the health and safety of
all our students. These policies have been developed in direct correlation with the recommendations of both Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Centers for Disease Control. It is even
more important that parents familiarize themselves with these policies and adhere to them as
we move into the time of year when flu and other contagious illnesses become more prevalent. Please take time now to review the following information. If all of our parents follow
these policies, we can reduce illness and absences for your child.
• It is important to keep any child home exhibiting signs of illness. Signs of illness include fever
of 100 degrees or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, chills, irritability, or unusual skin
rash. Other signs of illness are red and crusty eyes, as well as, other symptoms that are unusual for your child. If your child has been home ill, they must be symptom free without medication for 24 hours before returning to school. If they have been placed on an antibiotic for a
contagious illness, they must be on the antibiotic for 24 hours before returning to school.
• Please remember that parents are responsible for supplying the school with any medication
(prescription and over-the-counter) that needs to be given during school hours. The appropriate forms(s) must be completed for clinic staff to be able to administer the medication. Prescription and non-prescription forms are available on the district web site at
www.dublinschools.net or from the clinic. The clinic staff is happy to help you determine which
forms are needed for your child.
• Please make sure to call the school if you change phone numbers. This information is vital
as we often need to contact a parent(s) if there is an injury or illness. When listing someone
as an emergency contact, please make sure it is a local person who would be able to pick up
an ill child.
• Remember that cough drops are considered a medication. They must be kept in the clinic
and must be sent in with a non-prescription medication form that has been completed by a
parent. Students are not permitted to carry cough drops with them during the school day.
• When leaving a message on the attendance line, please
provide any symptoms your child has such as student's
temperature, cough, sore throat, headache, muscle
aches, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Please also include if your
child has been seen by a doctor or travelled abroad.
Please feel free to call the clinic and speak with the clinic
aide or school nurse regarding any questions or concerns
you have. Thank you for your helping to keep all of our
students healthy and safe this season.
Clinic phone #
- (614) 718-8955
Counselor Corner
Mrs. Cellar
cellar_leslie@dublinschools.net
Due to OAA and end of year fun, there will be no guidance lessons during the month of
May. However, as we send our kids home for the summer, I want to share some information about some concerns that we are starting to see with our elementary kids and
social media.
Popular apps among our kids include:
KiK Messenger is an app that allows children to chat with other KiK users by creating an anonymous username, not their phone number. By
eliminating the phone number, KiK removes all accountability from the
user.
Instagram is an app that allows our children to post pictures and messages to share with friends and other users. Again, users create anonymous usernames, increasing the potential for cyberbullying.
It is more than just apps that create potential dangerous environments for our children.
Please be aware of what your children are doing with Minecraft and YouTube. We
have seen an increase in inappropriate language and play, as well as, new fears arising
in our children.
While every class has had lessons on personal safety and healthy choices, which have
included lessons on digital citizenship, we strongly encourage parents to open up conversation with your children about technology and how it can be used safely. The Dublin Schools Tech Department has some great resources to assist you in these conversations. You can visit them by clicking on the links on the right side of this page:
http://www.dublinschools.net/Technology.aspx
Have a safe and fun summer!
Reading Rap
Believe it or not, summer vacation is quickly approaching. Parents frequently ask us how they
can best help their child maintain their academic skills over the summer months.
Research has shown that students can lose up to 3 months worth of reading progress over one
summer. Fortunately, there are many ways to help your child retain their literacy skills while
they are away from school.
Here are some ways you can protect your child from a severe case of ”Summer Reading Loss”:
1. Regardless of the age of your elementary child, most students love to be read to by an
adult. When choosing a book to read aloud, consider choosing a book that is above your
child’s independent reading level. The read aloud should be highly interesting to the child
and you.
2. When scheduling your summer activities, consider less structured and much more informal
reading (magazines, graphic novels, comic books, articles/blogs on the internet).
3. Take advantage of summer reading programs available at local libraries and book stores.
4. Encourage your child to write in a variety of ways including: shopping lists, journals, postcards, notes, and emails.
5. Allow your child to read easy, enjoyable texts to encourage reading fluency and confidence.
In closing, Dublin City Schools will be offering summer programs to students who have been
identified as “not on track” by the State of Ohio standards and in need of additional summer
intervention. If your child qualifies for one of these programs, you will be contacted during the
month of May by Dublin City Schools.
Panther Pride
Congratulations to 3rd grader Austin Yan for his accomplishment at the Super National
chess tournament in early April. This year, more than 5000 kids from all over the country
attend the Super National, which happens every four years. Austin tied for 3rd place in
the K-3 national championship and the tie breaker put him in 6th place. Austin won a
very nice trophy and shared it with his classmates at school. Way to go Austin!
Congratulations to our 2013 PROUD Writing Contest Winners!
Grade 4: Fiction (Raghav Kalluri, Finn Herrmann)
Grade 4: Personal Essay (Dean Rigby)
Grade 4: Poetry (Tatum Saneholtz, Adam Wolshire)
Grade 5: Fiction (Ben Eichner)
Grade 5: Poetry (Grace Embi)
Congratulations to 3rd grader Samantha Diaz for earning one of the 2013 Dublin City
Schools Latino Leadership Awards. Samantha has been recognized for her leadership in
her school and community. She will be recognized in a special ceremony on Thursday,
May 2nd, at Scioto High School.
5th grade students Erin Gabel and Josh Snitkin recently
earned the Dublin City School Community Champion Award.
Erin and Josh were nominated for their leadership and efforts within the Dublin Community. They were recognized
at a ceremony at Jerome High School on April 20th.
District Information
• “Child Find” is the process of locating, evaluating, and identifying children with disabilities who may be in need of
special education and related services. Parents, relatives, public and private agency employees, childcare providers,
physicians, and concerned citizens are encouraged to help school districts find any child, ages birth – 21, who may
have a disability and are in need of special education and related services. If you suspect a child may have a disability, help is available. Please contact:
Department of Student Services, Dublin City Schools 7030 Coffman Road Dublin, OH 43017-1068
Phone: 614-764-5913 Fax: 614-761-5899 <www.dublinschools.net>
• The Dublin City Schools Community Education Program <http://www.dublinschools.net/communityeducation.aspx>
i s o f f e r i n g p r o g r a m s f o r t h e 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3 s c h o o l y e a r.
Contact Mary Ann Grimes
<grimes_maryann@dublinschools.net> with details.
IMPORTANT DATES
* May - August * ELI PINNEY ELEMENTARY
* You can also check out the Pinney calendar on the website for updated events and times.
Wed., May 1
Gr. 3-5 OAA (Math)
Thurs., May 2
Gr. 5 OAA (Science)
Thurs., May 2
Preschool Field Trip
Thurs., May 2
Mrs. Thompson’s Musical Performance
Fri., May 3
Gr. 3-5 OAA Make-ups
Fri., May 3
2nd Gr. Field Trip (Argo/Kudart)
Fri., May 3
Eli Pinney Memorial Celebration
Mon., May 6-Fri., May 10
Teacher Appreciation Week
Mon., May 6-Wed., May 15
Spring Book Fair
Mon., May 6-Fri., May 10
Gr. 3-5 OAA Make-ups
Wed., May 8
National Bike/Walk to School Day
Fri., May 10
2nd Gr. Field Trip (Bollie/Ressler)
Fri., May 10
Mrs. Howell’s Class Play (School)
Fri., May 10
Mrs. Howell’s Class Play (Parents)
Mon., May 13
Gr. 5 Leap “Coming to America” Festival
Tues., May 14
Moms & Muffins
Tues., May 14
Student Council Meeting
Wed., May 15
Moms & Muffins
Thurs., May 16
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Thurs., May 16
General PTO Meeting
Thurs., May 16
5th Gr. Zoo Exhibit
Fri., May 17
Pinney Walk for the Cure
Fri., May 17
5th Gr. Zoo Exhibit
Tues., May 21
Mrs. Givens Field Trip
Wed., May 22
Mrs. Johnson Field Trip
Wed., May 22
Market Day pick-up
Wed., May 22
3rd Gr. Music Program
Thurs., May 23
5th Gr. Celebration
Thurs., May 23
5th Gr. Pool Party
Thurs., May 23
Gift Project Exhibition
Fri., May 24
5th Gr. Celebration (RAIN DATE)
Fri., May 24
5th Gr. Pool Party (RAIN DATE)
Fri., May 24
3rd Gr. Famous Americans
Mon., May 27
NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
Tues., May 28
Mr. DeMatteis Field Trip
Wed., May 29
Last day for Preschool
Wed., May 29
Mrs. Pizzino Field Trip
Fri., May 31
3rd Gr. Field Trip
Fri., May 31
Miss Simons AM-K End-of-Year Celebration
Fri., May 31
2nd Gr. End-of-Year Celebration
Fri., May 31
Miss Simons PM-K End-of-Year Celebration
Mon., June 3
Mon., June 4
Wed., June 5
Sat., June 8
Wed., June 12
Thurs., June 20
Supergames
Supergames (RAIN DATE)
Last day for students & staff
Dublin Jerome HS Graduation
Dublin Scioto HS Graduation
Dublin Coffman HS Graduation
Market Day pick-up
Pinney office closed for the summer
Classrooms
Classrooms
Stratford Farms
Commons
9:30-12:00pm
9:30-12:00pm
8:45-12:30pm
2:30-3:30pm
Ohio Wildlife Center
Commons
9:30-1:00pm
2:00-3:15pm
Library
All Day
Ohio Wildlife Center
Commons
Commons
Commons
Commons
Music Rm.
Commons
Commons
Commons
Commons
Playground
Commons
Indian Village
Indian Village
Commons
Commons
Commons
Tartan Fields
Commons
Commons
Tartan Fields
Classrooms
9:30-1:00pm
2:30-3:30pm
6:00-8:00pm
2:00-3:00pm
8:00-9:00am
8:15-9:00am
8:00-9:00am
9:30-10:30am
9:30-10:45am
1:30-3:30pm
11:30-1:30pm
1:30-3:30pm
9:30-2:00pm
9:30-2:00pm
5:30-6:45pm
7:00-8:00pm
9:30-10:30am
10:30-1:30pm
6:30-8:00pm
9:30-10:30am
10:30-1:30pm
2:30-3:30pm
Indian Village
9:30-2:00pm
Indian Village
Coffman Homestead
Classroom
Commons
Classroom
9:30-2:00pm
9:30-12:30pm
10:30-11:30am
2:30-3:30pm
2:30-3:30pm
Playground
Playground
All Day
All Day
Schottenstein Center
Schottenstein Center
Schottenstein Center
Commons
10:00-12:00pm
1:00-3:00pm
4:00-6:00pm
5:30-6:45pm
IMPORTANT DATES
* May - August * ELI PINNEY ELEMENTARY
* You can also check out the Pinney calendar on the website for updated events and times.
Mon., June 24-Thurs., June 27
Science Camp
Commons
9:00-2:30pm
Mon., July 8-Thurs., July 11
Mon., July 15-Thurs., July 18
Building Structures Camp
Camp Invention
Commons
Commons
9:00-2:30pm
8:00-4:00pm
Thurs., Aug. 1
Mon., Aug. 19
Mon., Aug. 19
Mon., Aug. 19
Mon., Aug. 19
Mon., Aug. 19
Wed., Aug. 21
Wed., Aug. 21-Fri., Aug. 23
Mon., Aug. 26
Mon., Aug. 26
Mon., Aug. 26
Wed., Aug. 28
Pinney office re-opens
AM Kindergarten “Meet the Teacher”
PM Kindergarten “Meet the Teacher”
1st Gr. “Meet the Teacher”
2nd & 3rd Gr. “Meet the Teacher”
4th & 5th Gr. “Meet the Teacher”
First day for students
Kindergarten Phase-In Days
First day for all Kindergarteners
AM Preschool walk-through
PM Preschool walk-through
First day for Preschool
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
9:00-9:45am
10:00-10:45am
11:00-12:00pm
1:00-2:00pm
2:00-3:00pm
Rm. 108
Rm. 108
10:00-11:00am
2:00-3:00pm