Friday Flyer

Boulevard Friday Flyer

2/2/18

The Friday flyer is a weekly publication of the Boulevard PTO

Boulevard Principal

Dear Boulevard Families:

Thank you to all who came out in support of Boulevard’s International Potluck this past Friday evening. The event was well attended, with incredible food and fellowship for all. A special thanks to Mrs. Alison Bradford and Mrs. Jill Lasheen for facilitating the evening.

Please mark your calendars for Thursday, February 8, when we will be celebrating our third annual Around the World – Sharing Our Cultures. During the evening, which kicks off at 6:30 in Boulevard’s lower level, we will again be celebrating Boulevard’s rich diversity. Families will receive a “passport” and visit various stations set up in the gym and multipurpose room to learn about different countries and cultures from around the world. There will be food, fun and much more, so please join us!

In closing, Before Care and After Care are wonderful resources for parents who work early or late hours. Just a friendly reminder that, when dropping off or picking up your child from either program, please drive safely. Recently, we have had some near accidents from individuals driving too quickly through the parking lot and onto the blacktop and want to make sure that everyone remains safe. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this important safety matter.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Neal Robinson

Upcoming PTO Events

Around the World - Sharing our Cultures

THIS COMING THURSDAY, February 8, 2018, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Boulevard Book Drive - February 12-15

Cleaning out after the holidays? Donate your used or new books to the PTO! 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 - 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

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 join a committee!

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 time is limited for most people so the level of time and commitment of the positions are listed as well. Please feel free to ask any questions you have about 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 6 .

· You may also email your interest to Boulevard PTO Nominating Chair,

Kim Harris at harris_k@shaker.org

Lake Erie Monsters Game

Sunday, March 4, 3:00 PM

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 last week, 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!

MLK Day Donations Still Accepted!

The costs of providing blankets and personal supplies for the homeless on MLK day exceeded expectations. Please click here to donate to help cover the deficit so we can continue to directly help area homeless in the future.

Thank you!

Around the World - Sharing our Cultures

THIS THURSDAY, 6:30-8 pm, February 8th, 2018

Boulevard will again be holding this much-loved event to celebrate our diverse cultures and our community spirit. Please join us! Stations will be set up around the school gym and multi-purpose room where families have signed up to share an aspect of their country such as food, arts & crafts, dance, and more! Students and their families who attend the event will receive a “passport” and visit the stations to learn about the various countries. We will be featuring live dancing performances from World of Dances and a Bollywood dance by one of Boulevard's own! We will also have lots of food, generously donated by these area restaurants: Zoma Ethiopian Restaurant, Los Arcos, Balaton Hungarian Restaurant, Aladdin's Eatery, Captain Tony's, Ya Hala, and Juice Up ! If you would like to volunteer for this event, please sign up here . We hope to see you at this popular and exciting event! Questions or comments? Please call Hebba Shamia at (206) 792-6806 or Birgit Thiesbrummel at (216) 255-2910.

Thank you! Gracias! ﺷﻜﺮﺍﹰ 謝謝 धन्यवाद 감사합니다

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.

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.

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

Keep clipping those BOXTOPS!!

Do you know any neighbors or relatives that can collect boxtops for our school?? Ask them to start collecting today. Every little bit counts!!

Boxtops help PTO put together great programs and buy things for our school and students.

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

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