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March 2012
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.
http://www.dublinschools.net/pinneyelementary_home.aspx
Celebrating
10 Years of
Excellence
Greetings Pinney families!
As we prepare for the third and final trimester, I would like to remind parents about class placement
procedures for the 2012-2013 academic year. We consider a great deal of information about each
child as we attempt to balance classrooms academically and socially. During the first week of April,
we will send home a student placement form with each child. The form is for parents to share
important information about their child and their child’s learning. The student placement forms will
be due in the office by Friday, April 13th. Class placements and rosters for grades 1-5 will be send
home with each child on the last day of school. Kindergarten placement information will go home in
mid-June.
We are currently in the middle of Read Across America
Week. Eli Pinney in collaboration with the Dublin Education
Association and the Dublin Rotary is sponsoring a book
drive for “Share a Book, Share a Smile”. Donated books
benefit local children and “Feeding the Mind” program at
the Frebis Food Pantry. We will be collecting new or gently
used children’s books in the commons all week.
Thank you for your continued support!
Go Panthers!
Troy Ehrsam, Principal
Important Upcoming Events...
Fri., Mar. 2
End of 2nd Trimester
Thurs., Mar. 8
PTO General Meeting
Fri., Mar. 9
Mon., Mar. 19 - Fri., Mar. 23
Commons
10:00-11:00 am
Report Cards Go Home
Spring Break
Office Communication
• Students may not enter the building until 9:18 a.m. daily. If you are dropping children off in
the morning, please walk them through the front entrance. They are not permitted to enter
through the side door until 9:18 a.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.
• 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. & 3:45-4:15 p.m.)
• 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 9:18 a.m. daily. We
do not want children walking through cars and/or traffic. Student safety is our priority.
• Check your child’s backpack frequently.
School Day
AM Preschool
AM Kindergarten
Grades 1-5
9:05-11:35 am
9:28-11:58 am
9:28-3:58 pm
PM Preschool
1:10-3:40 pm
PM Kindergarten
1:28-3:58 pm
Latchkey (7:05 a.m. start & 6:00 p.m. end)
Clinic Communication with Mrs. Slack & Mrs. Pagan
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 winter.
Clinic phone # - (614) 718-8955
Counselor Corner with
Mrs. Leslie Cellar
During the month of March, I will visit each classroom, grades K-5, for one guidance
lesson. The lessons will focus on anger management (K), worry (1st), decision making (2nd-3rd), cooperative learning (4th) and the middle school transition (5th).
In kindergarten, we will begin with a discussion of what it means to be angry and
what makes us angry. We will read and discuss Mouse Was Mad, by Linda Urban.
Students will then share strategies they use to keep themselves under control when
they get mad.
In first grade, we will begin with a discussion of worry, what it is and why we experience worry. We will read and discuss Wemberly Worried, by Kevin Henkes. Students
will then participate in a drawing activity that requires them to think of one thing that
causes them worry and one way they can help themselves feel better.
In second grade, we will begin by sharing different types of decisions that we have to
make every day. We will read and discuss Trouble Talk, by Trudy Ludwig. We will
think about how decision making relates to the relationships in our lives.
In third grade, we will begin by brainstorming, as a class, the many things that we
need in life. We will narrow down our list until we get the actual necessities in our
lives, family and friends. We will then discuss how our decisions affect not only ourselves, but those that are closest to us as well.
In fourth grade, we will focus on cooperative learning. We will begin the lesson with
a discussion of what cooperation means, how it applies to us now and in the future.
We will end the lesson with an activity that requires students to work in small groups
to solve a mystery.
In fifth grade, we will focus on the middle school transition. We will begin the lesson
with a discussion of the different pressures and stressors they think they may face as
they move up through school. Students will be divided into 5 groups, each group will
read one article on either peer pressure, cliques, gossip, worry or stress. Each group
will then present what they learned from each article. We will discuss the importance
of these topics now and in the future.
Girls Group is a small group for girls, grades 2-5, that focuses on friendship, selfconfidence and leadership. Group will begin the week of March 12, 2012 and will
meet for thirty minutes, once a week, for six weeks. If you think your child would
benefit from this group, please contact me directly at cellar_leslie@dublinschools.net
or 718-8953.
PTO & Parent 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>
Dublin
City
Schools
Community
Education
Program
•The
<http://www.dublinschools.net/communityeducation.aspx> is offering programs for the 2011-2012
school year. Contact Mary Ann Grimes <grimes_maryann@dublinschools.net> with details.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2012-2013
If you registered your child for kindergarten, there are two sessions coming up in the next month. The
two sessions are March 28th from 7:00-8:00 pm and April 3rd from 7:00-8:00 pm. Students must
turn five years old prior to Sept. 30, 2012 to be eligible to enter kindergarten.
AUTHOR VISIT - Thank You James Preller!
Panther Prints
•5th grader Kyle Swearingen will perform in Seussical in March.
Pleasure Guild’s 55th production, Seussical, will be performed
March 2-4, 2012 at the Palace Theatre in Columbus. Seussical is a
colorful, fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza. Tony winners
Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have brought to life favorite Dr.
Seuss characters including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the
Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big
imagination, Jojo. Kyle will play a Who Boy and a Military Cadet.
Good luck Kyle!
• Congratulations to the 5th grade Dodgeball Tournament Champions (Max Perry, Daniel Utkin, Logan Miller, Kerner Angel, Joseph Gatien, & Rushil Madan). They will represent Eli
Pinney at the District Dodgeball Tournament at Scioto High School at 7:00 pm. Go Panthers!
Read Across America Week
The students have enjoyed many fun events, themes, and great raffle prizes this week. A
special thank you to Superintendent Dr. David Axner for reading on the morning announcements and also for visiting the library to read Snow Day to Mrs. O’Connor’s class. Hmm, did
one of our students pick that book?
Cafeteria News
The cafeteria is now offering during lunch periods the opportunity for students to purchase snacks. Students can either pay in cash or purchase “Stars” in increments of
25¢, 50¢, or 75¢ using money from their school cafeteria account. The following
drinks/snacks can be purchased during lunch: water, milk, Danimals yogurt, fruit rollup, graham crackers, strawberry yogurt, Chex mix, Crunch Mania, and Mookie cookies.
IMPORTANT DATES
* March - April
* ELI PINNEY ELEMENTARY
* You can also check out the Pinney calendar on the website for updated events and times.
Thurs. Mar. 1
Read Across America “Share a Book, Share a Smile” (bring in new/gently used book)
Thurs., Mar. 1
PTO CPR Training
Lounge
9:30-11:30am
Thurs., Mar. 1
PTO CPR Training
Lounge
6:30-9:00pm
Fri., Mar. 2
End of 2nd trimester
Fri., Mar. 2
Read Across America “Dr. Seuss Birthday” (dress as favorite character)
Tues., Mar. 6
Election Day
Gym
All Day
Thurs., Mar. 8
PTO General Meeting
Commons
10:00-11:00am
Fri., Mar. 9
Grade cards go home
Tues., Mar. 13
Student Council Meeting
Studio 21
8:30-9:15am
Tues., Mar. 13
5th Gr. Field Trip
Columbus Zoo 9:45-2:00pm
Tues., Mar. 13
Dinner In
Papa John’s
All Day
Wed., Mar. 14
Dublin Healthy Youth Family Night
Wed., Mar. 14
Dinner In
Papa John’s
All Day
Wed., Mar. 14
Market Day pick-up
Commons
5:30-6:45pm
Mon., Mar. 19-Fri., Mar. 23
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
Wed., Mar. 28
2012-13 Kdg Registration
Commons
7:00-8:00pm
Fri., Mar. 30
District Dodgeball Tournament
DSHS
7:00-9:00pm
Sat., Mar. 31
Summer Job Fair (for students)
DJHS
9:00-12:00pm
Tues., Apr. 3
5th Gr. Field Trip
Tues., Apr. 3
2012-13 Kdg Registration
Fri., Apr. 6
NO SCHOOL - Conf. Comp Day
Tues., Apr. 10
Student Council Meeting
Tues., Apr. 10
Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast
Wed., Apr. 11
Spring Pictures
Thurs., Apr. 12
PTO General Meeting
Fri., Apr. 13
APE Field Trip (swimming)
Wed., Apr. 18
Interims go home
Wed., Apr. 18
Market Day pick-up
Mon., Apr. 23-Fri., Apr. 27
Staff Appreciation Week
Wed., Apr. 25
Professional Secretaries Day
Thurs., Apr. 26
3rd Gr. Music Program
Sat., Apr. 28
Community Champions Awards
Columbus Zoo 9:45-2:00pm
Commons
7:00-8:00pm
Studio 21
Lounge
Gym
Commons
DCRC
8:30-9:15am
10:00-11:00am
9:15-2:00pm
10:00-11:00am
10:15-1:30pm
Commons
5:30-6:45pm
Commons
DJHS
7:00-8:00pm
10:00-11:30am
MOPA
museum of pinney art
News from the art room...
Below is a little description of what the different classes have been working on in
the past few months. Each grade level is exploring a different big idea and creating
art that demonstrates their thinking, learning, reflecting and creativity.
Abstract Artrelationships
First grade students have been exploring the idea of relationships
in art. We began the lesson with a book called, “The Gift of
Nothing” to spark a conversation about relationships. The next
step was to look at the work of several artists that create abstract
art. We looked at and discussed how abstract art is more
patterns, designs, shapes, colors and thoughts than realistic
renderings of recognizable objects and people. Abstract art tends
to make one wonder and allows room for multiple interpretations.
After this opening discussion, the students created a list of all of
the people they have a special relationship with in their lives. They
wrote the names of family members, friends, teachers, coaches,
and many others as well. Simply thinking of the names was just
the beginning. The students also had to think of a story that
reminded them of the person and select a material that would fit
the story. For example, one student chose their big sister as a
special person. They chose a feather to represent her because
she always tickled the student and a feather reminds him of being
ticklish. Take a moment and explore these abstract
representations of special relationships and think about who is
special in your life.
What If?community
Second grade students are exploring the idea of community this
year in art. We began the unit discussing the various types of
communities and defining what a community is and does. We
read the book Marveltown to inspire our art making. The book
features a community of inventors. Each member of Marveltown
creates amazing inventions like you would never believe. For our
project, the students began by looking at the work of several
Surrealists. Surrealists are known for their active imagination and
amazing creativity. The next step was to come up with a list of
“what ifs” to help the students gather ideas. The “what if”
statements had to pertain to our school community. The students
could work collaboratively or alone. From the long lists of “what
ifs,” the students selected one they thought was particularly
interesting. The last step was to build their vision. We have
schools made out of cheese, aliens attacking school, invisible
schools, schools where Justin Beiber is principal and many other
imaginative solutions. Which one is your favorite and why?
Next Great Technology Devicecommunication
The third grade students have been exploring the idea of
communication this year in art. We began this lesson by
discussing all of the various ways we communicate today. We
read a book, The Black Book of Colors, to help us think about
how we can communicate through our senses as well. For the
artmaking portion of the lesson, the students were to think about
how we communicate through technology. Whether its
Facebook, Twitter, texting, emailing or another form of computer
based program, technology has become one of the most widely
used form of communication. Using this as a springboard, the
students were asked to create the next great technology device
capable of new ways to communicate. The students worked in
groups and began by brainstorming and using the design thinking
process to narrow down their ideas. We used the 21st century
room to help us in the planning stages and then we went to the
art room to create the device. We used clay to make the devices
and many students added accessories and others pieces to
enhance their final product. Students came up with teleportation
devices, zero gravity machines, wi-fi snowmen and many other
new and improved devices. All of these devices feature one
commonality, the ability to communicate in a creative and
innovative way. Who knows, maybe we will see one of these
products on the Mac store shelves one day.
Logo Designidentity
The fourth grade students have been exploring the idea of identity
this year in art. We began this unit by discussing identity. We also
looked at several artists that deal with identity in their work. For the
first lesson, the students were to create a logo design. A logo
represents the identity of a company, group of people, organization,
etc. The students could select an already existing logo and
redesign it, create a logo for something they feel strongly about, or
design a personal logo that reflects who they are. The idea behind
using logos is that they force the designer to be simple, thoughtful
and creative with the message they are trying to communicate. We
looked at several logos and deconstructed them with regards to
their color, font, style, purpose and message. The last step was for
the students to come up with an idea for their logo, design and
create it. What would a logo for you look like?
Ripple Effectleadership&identity
This year the students in Mr. DeMatteis’, Mr. Lowe’s and Mrs.
Johnson’s class are investigating ripple effects. In art, we began
this journey by getting into small groups to create a collaborative
piece of art. We looked at the work of the successful design firm
IDEO, from Palo Alto, California, to learn how teams work together
effectively. The students participated in several team building
initiatives and learned about the skills, strengths and talents of the
members in their team. The next step, was for the students to
create a “one statement.” This statement helped the students
understand that a ripple effect begins with one simple action that
grows and multiplies as it moves outward. The teams of students
created many thoughtful one statements. From, “One key can
open a door to the future,” to “One step can begin a journey.” All
the statements served as metaphors for a larger idea centered
around the thought that all it takes to begin a ripple effect is one!
What will your ripple be?