Friday Flyer

Boulevard Friday Flyer

2/9/18

The Friday flyer is a weekly publication of the Boulevard PTO

Boulevard Principal

Dear Boulevard Families,

I am thrilled to report that the third annual Around the World – Sharing Our Cultures event was again a great success! Boulevard’s lower level was filled to near capacity as our community came out to celebrate our rich diversity. It was truly a joy to be a part of such a special event that promotes the Shaker Experience.

Pulling off a venture of this magnitude takes many people working collaboratively, and I truly appreciate everyone’s time and dedication to Boulevard. A special thanks to Alison Bradford, Jill Lasheen, Hebba Shamia and Birgit Thiesbrummel for the many, many hours dedicated to facilitating this year’s spectacular event.

In closing, please remember there is no school for students on Friday, February 16, due to a clerical/conference day, and Monday, February 19, due to Presidents’ Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, February 20.

Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!

Neal Robinson

Upcoming PTO Events

Thanks to Everyone who attended Around the World - Sharing Our Cultures last night! Thanks especially to Dalia Elimam, Jill Lasheen, Hebba Shamia, and Birgit Thiesbrummel for organizing, and to our amazing International Families for sharing your culture with us!

Boulevard Book Drive - NEXT WEEK February 12-15

Donate your used or new books to Boulevard! Teachers will use the books to refill their shelves with "new" books before our Read-A-Thon.

Books can be dropped off in the lobby or at before/after care. Please organize by category:

1) Picture Books

2) Early Readers/Phonics

3) Beginner Chapter (pictures on pages, larger font size)

4) Harder Chapter (fewer pictures, smaller font size)

Leftover books will be donated to the Cleveland Kids' Book Bank. We will have a bin to collect books that are not elementary-aged for our teachers or students (board books and middle grade/adult books) for donation as well.

Read-a-Thon

February 26-March 5

Details coming soon

Cleveland Monsters Game

ORDERS DUE THIS MONDAY FEB. 12 for Cleveland Monsters Game

The game is Sunday, March 4, 3:00 PM at Quicken Loans Arena

Enjoy the game with other Boulevard families and friends! An order form for discounted tickets was sent home in your child’s backpack, and is also attached here . Please complete the order form and return with payment by Monday, February 12. (Please note that this is a family event - parents/caregivers must attend with children.) Fourteen Boulevard students attending will be randomly selected to sit on the Monsters bench during warm ups!

Nominating for 2018-2019 PTO Positions!

It’s time to Fill Positions for 2018-2019

School Year, We need YOU!

The Boulevard PTO invites you to get involved!

If you are a Boulevard parent or caregiver you are already on the PTO!

Please take time to look at the list of positions that are available and choose which one may work for your schedule.

We know your time is limited so the level of time commitment of each position is listed as well. Please feel free to ask any questions you have about the PTO and how things work.

Click here to review the list of PTO positions then complete and return the volunteer sign up via backpack mail to the Office by February 20 .

You may also email your interest to Boulevard PTO Nominating Chair, Kim Harris at harris_k@shaker.org Thanks!

SAVE THE DATE

The Father Daughter Dance is now known as The SWEETHEART DANCE.

DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2018

6-8PM at The Shaker Heights Middle School

For Pre K-4th grade Girls.

Mix It Up! Mixers at Woodbury for Rising 5th Graders

All rising 5th grade students are invited to participate in social activities designed to make meeting Woodbury classmates from all five K-4 buildings easy and fun! Mark your calendars for February 15, March 8, and March 15 from 6 - 7:30 pm in the Woodbury Main Gym. Students may attend one, two or all three sessions. Stay tuned for more details via backpack express next week!

Artsonia

Boulevard has started using Artsonia to create digital art portfolios for the 2017-2018 school year! Each student has an online gallery with his or her art work starting with this school year until they graduate from Boulevard! It is a great way to showcase and share students' creativity, art knowledge, and developing art skills! If you missed the letter that went home with directions for signing up online, please email your student's art teacher and we will send it to you! Ms. Gosses can be emailed at gosses_a@shaker.org and teaches the Monday and Wednesday art classes. Mrs. Ely can be emailed at ely_j@shaker.org and teaches the Tuesday and Thursday art classes. If you have any questions or if you would like to help us photograph and upload student art, please let us know.

Boulevard Book Drive

Cleaning out after the holidays? Donate your used or new books to Boulevard February 12-15! Teachers will use the books to refill their shelves with "new" books before our Read-A-Thon.

Please organize books by category:

1) Picture Books

2) Early Readers/Phonics

3) Beginner Chapter (pictures on pages, larger font size)

4) Harder Chapter (fewer pictures, smaller font size)

Leftover books will be donated to the Cleveland Kids' Book Bank. We will have a bin to collect books that are not elementary-aged for our teachers or students (board books and middle grade/adult books) for donation as well.

Boxtops

If you have Boxtop sheets that aren’t filled up or miscellaneous box tops laying around your junk drawer SEND THEM IN!! Boulevard is submitting another batch of boxtops to the boxtop headquarters at the beginning of March. We want and need as many boxes as we can get.

Homework help has arrived

Homework help has arrived...Does homework take much longer than it should? Are you battling your child when it comes to doing homework? The Elementary Homework Center at Woodbury could be the answer. You can drop your child off for a ONE HOUR session with a certified teacher. There is no cost. No appointment necessary. The center is open Monday-Thursdays from 4:30-7:00.

DO YOU SHOP AT HEINEN’S?

The school gets 1 cent per dollar spent! You must sign up and link your card each year . There are two easy ways you can link your card:

Go to the CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. Give your name. They will look you up and link your card. It takes 30 seconds!
CALL THIS NUMBER - 216-475-2300 Ext 2337. Give your name. They will look you up and link your card. Simple as that!

Every dollar you spend at Heinen’s could give back in a big way. Please link your card today!

Submissions

Submit your proofed, unformatted copy to boulevardfridayflyer@yahoo.com by noon on Wednesdays. Review our newsletter guidelines for details on what the PTO publishes in school newsletters.

Helpful Links

Woodbury School Web Page

School District Calendar

PayForIt.net

Shaker Heights Public Library

City of Shaker Heights

Progress Book

Woodbury Bands

Lunch Menus

Shaker.org

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