Buckeye Valley East Elementary

B u c k e ye Va l l e y E a s t
Elementary
522 E. High St., Ashley, Ohio 43003
740-747-2266 or 740-363-2253 fax: 740-747-3510
School hours 9:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
A note from Ms. Karacson
Winter has arrived in full force!
We haven’t been able to complete
a five-day school week since we
have returned from winter break.
In fact, we just used our last calamity day. This means, that if
any more school days are missed,
we will have to make up those
days. BV is once again using the
Blizzard Bag method but with
some adjustments to make the
work more accessible and relevant. Three school days can be
made-up using the Blizzard Bags.
If school was to be cancelled
again, the work
would go home
with students within
2 days, and students would then have 2 weeks to
complete the assignments for a
grade. If the assignments are
not returned, the student does
not get credit, and it counts as
an unexcused absence on their
attendance record.
Despite that, major upcoming
events are noted on our calendars. Three of these are ParentTeacher conferences, third and
fourth grade PARCC assessments, and Kindergarten Registration. Sign-up Genius is available beginning at 4:00 today
(Friday, January 30th) in order for
families to sign-up for a time to
meet with teachers on either
Thursday, February 12th or Tuesday, February 17th from 4:30-7:45
p.m. Links to these sign-ups will
be on the BV East webpage.
Please see the note in Friday
Folders as some grade levels
have changed how the schedule with run.
Next, third and fourth grade
students will be taking the performance-based section of the
PARCC assessment. This is an
online assessment required by
the state. The results are used to
make academic decisions (such
as for the Third Grade Reading
Guarantee) and for the school
and district report card (used to
determine funding for
some areas). Third
grade students will
take the math
PARCC assessment on Thursday, February 19th. Fourth grade
students will take the language
arts PARCC assessment on
Tuesday & Wednesday, February
24th & 25th and the math PARCC
assessment on Thursday, February 26th. It is imperative that all
third and fourth grade students
are in attendance on their assessment day(s), have had a
good night’s sleep, have had a
good breakfast, are dressed
comfortably, and have a set of
ear buds. More specific information is scheduled to come from
the BV Director of Academic
Achievement, Mrs. Devin Anderson.
Finally, I am excited to announce some changes to the
Kindergarten Registration process. My first year at BV East,
there was no orientation for kindergarten registration. Last
year, in an effort to meet families
and have a more accurate idea
of student enrollment, we hosted
a Kindergarten Round-Up. This
year, in working with the Director
of Pupil Services and Mr. Barry
Lyons, we have decided to have
a formal Kindergarten Registration. ALL STUDENTS (5 yearsold on or before August 1st)
must go through the on-site
kindergarten registration process in order to be placed on a
class list for the 2015-2016
school year. Kindergarten Registration will be Monday, May
11th and Tuesday, May 12th
during the school day. Each
parent/guardian and their upcoming kindergarten “student(s)”
will be expected to attend a onehour session. Parents will get
valuable information about the
registration process while students will work with staff members to help them prepare for the
school environment. Beginning
February 2nd, families can signup online using Sign-Up Genius
(link will be placed on the BV
webpage) or by calling the elementary school.
Thanks for all you do in helping us to provide the best possible school experience for your
child(ren)!
Counselor’s Corner
Throughout the month of January, I have
been visiting classrooms and teaching about
Responsibility. We discussed what responsibility looks like at
home, at school, and in the community. In grades K-2, we
read The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza and made our own
“Responsibility” pizzas and discussed how we can show
responsible behaviors. In grades 3-4, we discussed how we
can be responsible members at school and throughout the
community and made “Keys to Responsible Behavior.” We
set individual goals in relation to being responsible at school.
In the month of February, there are a few exciting community events occurring in Delaware County. At the Delaware
County Main Library, the Homework Center is available on
Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6 pm to assist students in
grades K-8th with their homework assignments. In addition,
the Wornstaff Memorial Public Library will be having a
Family Movie Night on Thursday, February 19th at 5:30 pm.
They will also be providing Volunteer Income Tax Assistance on March 9th and 16th from 10 am-4 pm on site. Olentangy High School will be providing a presentation on
How to Empower your Children to be Wildly Successful by
Dr. Norman Shub on Wednesday, February 4th at 7 pm.
Dr. Shub will be discussing strategies on how to develop
your child’s self-esteem and learning process. It’s free to
attend and babysitting will be available.
If you have any questions about any of the programs,
please feel to contact me at 747-2266 or e-mail me at:
sparikh@mybvls.org
~ Sejal Parikh
Family Liaison
Volume 9, Issue 5
January 2015
Principal:
Katie Karacson
Secretaries:
Kim Hamilton
Barb Henry
Events in February:
 3—PTO @ 7:00
 4—Drugbusters 3:40-4:45
 6—Interim Reports
 11—Board of Education
meeting—High School @
6:30
 12 & 17—Parent/Teacher
conferences 4:30-7:45
 13—3rd grade Jump Rope
for Heart
 16—No School
 25—March 6—Book fair
CLASSROOM SNACKS
Per the Elementary Student
Handbook, page 9: Snacks
brought for the entire class
must be in sealed
packaging from the
manufacturer and
have nutritional
information. Homemade
items will not be served and
will be returned home.
COMLPIANCE STATEMENT
Buckeye Valley Local School District
complies with the provisions of VI,
Title IX and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and it
does not discriminate against applicants, employees, students, parents
and members of the general public
and individuals with whom it does
business on the basis of race, color,
national origin, citizenship status,
creed, religion, sex, economic status, age or disability. Inquiries
concerning this policy should be
directed to Karen Kehoe Compliance Officer at (740) 363-6626.
Volume 9, Issue 5
Perfect Attendance for the
Second Quarter
KINDERGARTEN
Bridget Bolton
Austin Boyce
Kenzey Conkle
Will Criswell
Ava Dildine-Ridge
Michael Grimes
Mackenzie Henry
Will Matlack
Bryce Pfeiffer
Madison Wellman
FIRST GRADE
Haley Bridge
Brody Davis
Devan Durr
Jolene Fincher
Zaine Furr
Isaiah Holbrook
Claire McRae
Jaedyn Murphy
Briana Nunn
Luke Peppel
Curtis Pettit
Cassidy Rice
Gavin Wallace
SECOND GRADE
Lilian Aleshire
Alexandria Alli
Nicole Burwell
Ryan Davis
Bransen Fields
Jessica Greene
Jolie Hall
Mason Kukay
Evan Lang
Tristan Pemberton
Jaffar Smith
MEDICATION
Reminder: No medication,
prescription or nonprescription, may be carried by the student . This
includes putting medicine
in liquids for the student
(ie. MiraLAX, Metamucil,
etc.). Should you have any
questions please contact
the school office at:
740-747-2266.
THIRD GRADE
Kenzie Alkire
Rileigh Blair
Sarah Cummings
Warren Gillilan
Ryan Hardman
Gracie Javens
Kason Kaelber
Rebekka Matlack
Robert McComis
Molly Meier
Megan Moore
Brooklyn Pfeiffer
Jade Riffle
Evan Susmilch
FOURTH GRADE
Anwar Alli
Hayden Barnett
Savanna Burwell
Lili Drago
Emma Hall
Connor Hardman
Lauren Harman
Briannon Pfeiffer
Ella Powers
Maggie Pyle
Austin Reely
Nixie Tallman
Anna Travis
Elizabeth Ward
Tysan Wills-Durr
Page 2
Honor Roll students for the
Second Quarter
THIRD GRADE
FOURTH GRADE
Kenzie Alkire
Parker Allen
Gabby Beaver
Drew Clase
Audrey Condit
Sarah Cummings
Carter DeWitt
Ella DuBois
Rory Elfner
Warren Gillilan
Ashley Hammond
Ryan Hardman
Xander Hightower
Audri Hoover
Emily Huston
Josh Johansson
Kason Kaelber
Molly Meier
Megan Moore
Regan Owens
Brooklyn Pfeiffer
Josie Piatt
Jade Riffle
Nia Shrader
Danika Southwick
Anwar Alli
Savanna Burwell
Emma Cashman
Libby Crump
Jordan DeVoe
Alyssa Ebersole
Emma Hall
Connor Hardman
Lauren Harman
Malia Hurst-Gibson
Audrey Irwin
Macayla Krantz
Emma Meier
Caleb Peppel
Briannon Pfeiffer
Maggie Pyle
Tiffany Rupp
Noor Smith
Waylan Thompson
Ridge Webb
Emma Weinberg
ART NEWS!
Mark your calendar! Arts
Night is coming up
soon! On Thursday,
MARCH 5, from 6-7:30, the
amazing art work of all K4th graders will be
on display at BV
East. The theme
"Our America" will
be the focus of art
works that tell about places,
faces, and traditions that
make our country
great. Hope to see you
there!
4th grade students caroling at Ashley Manor.
Do you know anyone interested in preschool? Our next
preschool screening will be held Friday, February 13th!
Please contact the school at
740-747-2266
OR email asmith@mybvls.org for more information & to
schedule your one-hour screening time slot.
Volume 9, Issue 4
Page 3
Nurse’s CorNer By
Barbara Kirk-Chapa, Rn
School Nurse
Winter offers many fun outdoor activities, such as, sledding, skiing, snowboarding , ice skating, snowball fights
and building snowmen. Winter time also brings along the hazards of frostbite and hypothermia. Be prepared.
Know how to prevent, identify and treat these cold winter emergencies.
Frostbite occurs when body tissue freezes. Most common areas for frostbite are: nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers
and toes. A frostbitten area will look white or grayish-yellow, feel usually firm or waxy and be numb. When you
notice these changes, immediately seek medical help and do the following:

Move the person to a warm area, such as, a sheltered area or indoors. If the toes are affected, do not allow
the person walk. Walking on frostbitten toes will cause more damage.

Rewarm the body part. Rewarm by using direct skin to skin contact or by immersing the affect body part in
warm water. DO NOT use hot water. Hot water will cause further damage

DO NOT massage the affected area.

DO NOT apply heating pads, electric blankets, heat lamps, etc. to the affected area. The frostbitten area is
numb and the person will not be able to feel the heat.
Hypothermia occurs when your body losses more heat than it can produce. Signs of hypothermia include shivering, confusion, memory loss, lack of coordination, slurred speech and drowsiness. A person is usually unaware
they are developing hypothermia. When you notice these signs of hypothermia in a person, immediately seek
medical care and do the following:

Move the person to a warm area.

Remove all wet clothing.

Rewarm the person. Starting first with the chest, torso, abdominal, groin, head and neck areas.

Rewarm the person using dry blankets, towels and clothing or by using skin to skin contact.

If person is conscious and can swallow without choking, give them warm fluids to drink. AVOID alcoholic beverages.
Use the following tips to keep outdoor adventures safe and healthy.

It is okay to go outdoors if the temperature is 30 degrees or above F.

You should stay indoors if the temperature is below 20 degrees F.

Temperatures between 20- 30 degrees F. take indoor warm up breaks every 20-30 minutes.

Dress in layers: Inner layer needs to absorb moisture and keep skin warm and dry. Outer layer need to be
wind and water proof.

Ski/Snow pants, jacket.

Gloves/mittens, hat, scarves.

Sunscreen: Snow reflects 80% of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
Source: http://emergency.cdc.gov/diaters/winter/staysafe/hypothermia.asp
http://emergency.cdc.gov/diasters/winter/staysafe/frostbite.asp