Tiger Newsflash 4-14-17

4-14-17

Good evening!

I hope you are enjoying your Spring Break with your family and friends! Do not be mistaken, although the school year is quickly coming to a close, our goal is to finish the 2016-2017 School Year strong.  We still have six weeks that our students not only need to show their BEST in their classrooms, but they also are competing to show THEIR BRIGHTEST at a State level.  It is time to be tough and be their VERY BEST AND BRIGHTEST!

Below I have included important district, school, and parent information for you:

MVCSD Renewal Levy-Tuesday May 2nd:

This is a Renewal of existing levies.  Keeping this funding in place is urgent to maintain our programs and staffing at current levels.

Renew:

-May 2nd-Emergency Levy Renewal for Mount Vernon City Schools that will combine two existing levies into one.

-Levies first approved in 1981 and 2013 will appear as one issue.

-ZERO ADDITIONAL TAXES. Approval of this issue keeps Mount Vernon City Schools’ funding at current level and helps us to keep the programs and high quality teachers that we have.

Protect:

-This levy represents 10% of our general fund budget.

-These funds are crucial to keep our high quality staff at current levels.

Preserve:

-Our Board, Administration and Staff have focused on very careful spending trends to these three key areas:

1. Classrooms and students-high quality teachers, necessary supplies and curriculum.
2. Safety and security-student and staff training and upgraded facilities.
3. Technology-providing state of the art equipment and innovative/interactive programs for our students.

WHEN AND WHERE:

-Vote at your local polling place on May 2nd OR

-You may vote absentee beginning April 4th. To request an absentee ballot, download and fill out this form: www.co.knox.oh.us/offices/boe/absentee.pdf

-April 29th is the deadline to request absentee ballots.

-Early voting in person begins on April 4th.

It is important that we renew these levies in order to protect our funding, and preserve our great school district!


State Testing Update:


Reminder: Our students in grades 3-5 are continuing to face their State Championship Match to prove to everyone else in the state that they truly are "The Best and The Brightest." If they attained at least a proficient mark on all parts of their required State Tests, they will earn a pass on The Game Truck in the Fall of 2017 for their hard work.  

Below is a schedule of our State Testing Dates.  All Tests begin at the very beginning of the day, All students need be well rested and arrive to school on time by 9am.  

	ELA	Math	Science	Social Studies
3rd Grade	3/28-3/29	4/27-4/28	NA	NA
4th Grade	3/23-3/24	4/25-4/26	NA	5/1 (Both Sessions)
5th Grade	3/21-3/22	5/3-5/4	5/2 (Both Sessions)	NA

Ariel Foundation Park-Columbia PTO 5K On 5/19
Register Now!

                                              

                                           

All race participants that register prior to 4/28/17 will receive a technical race shirt.  Packet Pickup:  Race day only

Proceeds from the race will benefit Ariel Foundation Park and Columbia Elementary School (i.e. MORE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT)

Please register online at:  www.freddieboosters.org/fab-timing by April 28th, 2017 along with your credit card payment.

If you do not want to register online, please send in your registration form (CLICK HERE) with cash or check payment to Columbia Elementary's Main Office.  All checks need to be payable to:

Columbia Elementary PTO.

Loving Solutions-Great Parenting Class 
(Every Tuesday for 10wks) Beginning on 4/18 at 6:30pm-Classroom on Second Floor at Columbia Elementary
(Mrs. Humphrey's Classroom):

Join us for

Loving Solutions

A Parent’s Guide to Raising Tough Kids ages 5-10 years old

“A concrete, concise resource for parents struggling to meet the needs of their strong-willed Elementary age child.”

Classes to be offered EVERY TUESDAY

Starting on April 18th until June 20th from 6:30-8:30pm

At Columbia Elementary

Located at:

150 Columbus Road

Mount Vernon, OH, 43050

Please contact Melissa Body or Angie Shuman

Phone: 740-397-2660

Email: Melissab@freedomctr.net

Cost: $30.00 10 Week program

"Hidden In Plain Sight" Class -Great for Educators and Parents

4/24 at 6:30pm in Our Gym:

Reminder: Volunteers Needed-Outdoor Learning Pavilion & Playground Installation

Outdoor Learning Pavilion: I am in the process of getting more specific dates:-May 28th (8am to 8pm) and May 29th (1-6pm):

We are looking for volunteers  to help with the staining of this lumber.

Playground Installation:

Taking place the weekend of June 10th & 11th

Please sign up for either or both of these projects below:

PLEASE ADD NAMES TO THIS LIST IF YOU/YOUR FAMILY/OR PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW (i.e. Church) ARE WILLING TO HELP With Either or Both Projects



Important Dates:

4/10-4/17-Spring Break

4/18-Students Return from Spring Break

4/18-Loving Solutions Parent Class begins at Columbia (for 10 wks every Tuesday)@6:30pm

4/20-Senior Citizen Luncheon at MVHS-Contact Mrs. Terry Streby at 1-740-397-7422 to RSVP.

4/24-”Hidden In Plain Sight” Meeting for Parents-6:30-7:30pm in Gym

4/25-Loving Solutions-Parent Class at 6:30pm

4/26/17-PTO Flower Delivery-Volunteers Needed

4/28-5th Grade HS/MS Concert

5/1-5K Meeting at 6pm in the library

5/2-ELECTION DAY-WE HAVE A RENEWAL ON THE BALLOT

5/2-PTO Meeting-6pm

5/2-Loving Solutions Parent Class Continues at 6:30pm

5/5-2nd Grade Field Trip

5/5-Student of the Month-Pizza Party with Matt

5/8-5/10-5th Grade Camp

5/9-4th Grade AG Day

5/9-Loving Solutions Parent Class Continues at 6:30pm  

5/12-Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast-Library @8am

5/14-Mother’s Day-Don't Forget Your MOM:)

5/15-Grades 3-5 Talent Show Tryouts/Video Submissions Due-12 to 1pm in Gym

5/16-Third Grade Animal Presentations in PM

5/16-Loving Solutions Parent Class Continues

5/17-Tiger Up-Future Planning for College or Advanced Training

5/17-Parent Night-Financial Planning for Higher Ed-6:30-7:30pm

5/18-Field Day (AM) and Water Day (PM)

5/19-Columbia Senior Lunch and Clap Out-11ish? TBA

5/19-Ariel Foundation Park and Columbia Elementary 5K-6pm

5/22-KDG Registration at Columbia Elementary

5/23-Grades 3-5 Talent Show-2:30pm-Tentative

5/23-Loving Solutions Parent Class Continues-6:30pm

5/24-Grade Cards Go Home with 2017-18 Class Assignments

5/24-Last Day-AM - Awards and 5th Grade Graduation

5/24-2 Hour Early Dismissal
5/28 & 5/29-Outdoor Learning Pavilion Construction Begins-Need Volunteers

5/30-Blood Drive at Columbia Elementary
6/10 & 6/11-Playground Renovations Begin-Need Volunteers

2016-2017 District Calendar

Enjoy your the fellowship and family time together this weekend!

We are looking forward to seeing our students on Tuesday!

Tiger Up!
Matt