Sparks 1-15-16 - Oak Hills Local School District

SPRINGMYER SPARKS
Amy Brennan, Principal
4179 Ebenezer Rd. Cinti., OH 45248 ~ 574-1205
www.ohlsd.org/springmyer
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1-18-16
TO REPORT A STUDENT ABSENT BEFORE 9AM
PLEASE CALL THE ABSENCE LINE @ 347-2970
SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE – 574-9444
TEAM SPRINGMYER!
RESPONSIBLE ~ RESPECTFUL ~ SAFE
TUESDAY, JAN. 19
is “Day 2”
JAN. 18
NO SCHOOL-MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
JAN. 19
DODGEBALL 3:15-3:45
1/19/16 – 1/22/16
MORNING SAFETY
PATROL
Tegan K.
Kylie W.
AFTER SCHOOLSAFETY PATROL
Seth S.
Sophia L.
JAN. 20
WALKING CLUB 7:45 AM
JAN 20
GROUP PHOTO DAY
JAN. 20
DODGEBALL 3:15-3:45
JAN. 20
EKIDS 3:15-3:45
JAN 21
ENCORE 3:15-4:15
JAN 25
KARATE CLUB 3:15-4:00
SPRINGMYER PODCAST SITE -
https://vimeo.com/wssn/videos
Enjoy! WSSN Crew and The 5th Grade
SPRINGMYER
SPIRIT DAYS
Every Friday, students
are encouraged to show
their school spirit by
wearing red & black!
Remember to collect
your Box Tops for
Education, Campbell
Soup labels, Tyson
labels for PTA and
your Pop Tabs for
Ronald McDonald
House
Last Day to turn in Karate forms is Tuesday, January 19.
Be a part of something awesome…
KARATE CLUB!
Theme for this Session will be:
Karate is the most fun your kids
will ever have . . . Learning!
Estella is a 7 year old
student who has gained
focus, confidence,
coordination, and
improved social skills
through her training.
Her parents are so
impressed with her
improvement that her
mom trains with us too!
THE 4 SECRETS OF KARATE!
At Martial Arts America, Karate is much more than
just kicking and punching. We teach kids how to
become the best they can be. Our Karate Kids
learn the skills to do well in school, be more
cooperative at home and practice respect and self
discipline everywhere they go! As a Karate Club
member, your child will learn the 4 Secrets of Karate
which are Respect, Concentration, Self Discipline
and Perseverance. They will also become a “Secret
Agent of Good” and will perform secret missions at
home! They will have the opportunity to earn an
Official Karate White Belt, a Certificate of
Accomplishment, break a karate safety board and
learn some really cool Karate moves!
 Open to all students K-5th Grade.
 Sessions will be Mondays & Fridays on the following
dates; January 25th & 29th, and February 1st & 5th
 Session time is from 3:15-4:00 pm in the gym.
… Isn’t it time that your
Pick up is promptly at 4:00.
child tried Karate?
 Parents Must come inside the gym so I have eyes on
you in order for your child to be released. (we will
If you’ve done the Karate Club before,
have a student at the side door to let parents in)
 The cost is only $20 per child. 100% of the money
you can do it again!
goes to your school! (a fundraiser that is better than
wrapping paper or candy!)
pay by
cash orAScheck.
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to DATES
be made
CUT HERE AND RETURN LOWER PORTION TO SCHOOL ASAP!  Please
SAVE TOP
PORTION
A REMINDER
payable to Covedale School.
_____________________________
MARTIAL ARTS AMERICA
5106 Crookshank Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45238
513-364-7300
Childs Name________________________________ Age ____ Grade ____ Teacher __________________
Childs Name________________________________ Age ____ Grade ____ Teacher __________________
Childs Name________________________________ Age ____ Grade ____ Teacher __________________
Name of parent/guardian: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________ Email ______________________________________________
Any medical conditions _______________________________________________________________________
Being Picked up by: ________________________Phone (if different from one listed above:_________________
Number of Children participating in Karate Club: _____ X $20 each = ______
(Cash or checks accepted. Please make checks payable to Springmyer Elementary)
The child(ren) listed above has my permission to participate in the Karate Club. I understand that Springmyer
Elementary, Martial Arts America and the Instructors will not be held responsible for any accidents or injuries that
may occur. (parent/guardian need only complete one registrations form for multiple students)
Signed _______________________________________________________ Date __________________
Looking for the latest details on testing from the Ohio Department of Education? They have started a new Test Talk
for Parents newsletter series with updates from the state. You can sign up for updates to be emailed to you
by visiting the site.
The District is now hiring substitute teachers! More details are available in this flyer.
Mark Your Calendar! Teal Shoot Out for the Ovarian Cancer Alliance Jan. 23 Girls Basketball Game
- Oak Hills vs. Fairfield (@ Oak Hills)
The 4th Annual Ovarian Cancer Awareness Event - the Teal Shoot Out, is on Saturday,
January 23rd. Come join the fun as the Lady Highlanders host the Fairfield Indians!
Halftime events include basket raffles, split the pot, baked goods, the Teal Shop and a
Pantene "Beautiful Lengths" event. Girls have been recruited to donate eight or more
inches of hair that will be used by Pantene to create wigs, free of charge, for women
suffering from cancer. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in donating hair we are
happy to include you! Please email zahneis_k@ohlsd.org for more information.
Anyone wishing to purchase a t-shirt before the Teal Shoot Out can do so here: Ovarian
Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati. Each t-shirt purchased receives a ticket to the
Women's XU game against Providence on Friday, February 5th at the Cintas Center. T-shirts
and tickets will also be available during the day of the event.
Ovarian Cancer is known as the silent killer.~ Women are not aware of the symptoms as
they are subtle and masked, looking like other health issues.~ By the time ovarian cancer is
actually diagnosed, it is often stage 3 or 4. ~There is a desperate need to raise awareness of
the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer and find a method for early detection!
Over 22,000 US women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year with over 14,000
deaths each year. ~ The 5-year survival rate of 36% has not improved in the last 40 years.~
Funding for Ovarian Cancer research needs to be dramatically increased to improve
treatments and to find a cure.~
Know the Symptoms: BEAT Ovarian Cancer
Bloating
Eating Difficulty or Feeling Full quickly
Abdominal or Pelvic Pain
Trouble with Bladder (urgency or frequency)
Bridgetown Middle School will hold the annual Washington D.C. fundraising Yard Sale
on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
Date: 1-23-16
Times: 8:00 AM -12:00 PM. Doors will not open until 8!
Location: 3900 Race Road, Cincinnati: Main Gymnasium AND Multi-purpose Room
Thank you for supporting our student trip to our Nation's Capital!
Sign-ups for Little Highlanders Baseball & Softball is set for Saturday, January 9, 2016 and
Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in The Commons at Oak Hills High
School. The cost is $150 and will be all inclusive for baseball U8-U14 and softball U10-U14. The
cost for T-Ball (U4-6), Pony Ball (U6-7) and U8 softball will be $50.
Thank you,
Bruce Knabe
bruce_knabe@staffdefense.com
Ed Badinghaus
ebad7070@yahoo.com
OHYA SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATIONS All OHYA Spring Sports start registration on December 4.
Registration closings vary so make sure you register early. Spring Sports
include: Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Track, Tennis and Boys Volleyball. Additional information and the registration
links can be found at www.ohyouthathletics.org.
Lollipop Basketball Registration
Oak Hills Youth Athletics Lollipop Basketball Registration is now open online
until 2/15/16. Open to Boys and Girls in grades 1st and 2nd. All information about league
options and registration can be found at www.ohyouthathletics.org , Youth Sports,
Basketball.
THE "HIT KING" PETE ROSE TO HEADLINE THE 2016 OAK HILLS
SPORTS STAG
The 2016 Oak Hills Athletic Boosters Sports Stag featuring Pete Rose January 18th, 2016 at The Woodlands Event starts
at 7:30pm
Special VIP event starts at 6:30pm and includes Open Bar, Hors d'oeuvres, Meet & Greet with Pete, and an autographed photo!
Tickets are $75, VIP $125 and can be purchased online at oakhillssports.com
We will have ticket ordering information online soon!
Questions about the stag? Please contact Sherry Gregor at (513) 300-0332.
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
SEE MORE @ OAKHILLSSPORTS.COM
Please support our Oak Hills Athletic Boosters!!
Hope to see you there!!
Want to know more about the PTA and see what’s happening?
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Springmyer PTA webpage - http://ohlsd.us/springmyer/pta/
PTA Handbook - Springmyer PTA Handbook
March Springmyer Hi-Lites - http://ohlsd.us/springmyer/files/2012/01/march-hilites-2015.pdf
PTA Board Meeting Minutes - Go to PTA webpage, dwell on PTA, dwell on Board Minutes, select desired
month
 PTA Membership form -PTA Membership 2015
 PTA Budget - a copy of the budget is available upon request to any PTA member via email at
pcluann@hotmail.com
PLEASE MARK THE CALENDAR FOR THE FOLLOWING PTA UNIT MEETINGS.
10% of the paid membership must be present to allow for a quorum to vote on any business
presented to the Unit. If you wish to discuss topic at the meetings please submit a written
request to be included on the agenda spgptaprez@gmail.com.
2/9 6:30 p.m. Unit Meeting
4/12 7:00 p.m. Unit Meeting (election for any open office)
Clip Clip Clip...PTA collects boxtops, labels for education found on campbell's soup and many
other products, and A+ labels on many frozen Tyson products. Please visit the websites for tips on
how to collect and lists of participating
products...boxtopsforeducation.com, labelsforeducation.com and projectaplus.tyson.com. All
clipped items can be sent to school in an envelope or baggie.
The fifth grade will be selling Val Grams for Valentine’s Day from now until February 8. Send a
Val Gram to your classmates, teachers or even a secret friend. Parents can also send Val Grams
to your sons or daughters. Each Val Gram consists of a Smarties lollipop with special
message. They cost $1.00 each or a sheet of six for $5. Fill out the form sent home with your
student and return to your child’s homeroom teacher or the office with payment. Your Val
Gram will be delivered on Thursday, February 11. Additional forms are available in the office.
PTA presents Springmyer staff member of the week:
Mrs. Phillips
First Grade Teacher at SPG & OHLSD for 16 years.
Do you have children?
Grace age 3
What is your favorite snack?
Salty Snacks
What is your favorite restaurant?
Carrabba’s
What college(s) did you attend?
Northern Kentucky University
What is your favorite animal?
Giraffe
When is your birthday?
January 11th
What is your favorite color?
Aqua