Boulevard Friday Flyer
March 17, 2017
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Save the Date:
Growing Up for Girls, Grade 4 |  Tuesday, March 21
Growing Up for Boys, Grade 4 | Wednesday, March 22
Spring Break | Saturday, March 25 - April 2

Visit the  Online Calendar  and filter by Boulevard Elementary School for more upcoming events.
From Mr. Robinson

Dear Boulevard Families:

Due to this week’s snow day, the AIR assessment schedule for English language arts has been adjusted f or Mrs. Kline’s and Mrs. Montgomery’s classes. While Mrs. Kline and Mrs. Montgomery have notified  the families of their students of the new administration dates, all may access the revised test schedule  on the Boulevard page of the Shaker website.

If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten in the fall, please read on! Parents and guardians  of children entering kindergarten at Boulevard this fall are invited to attend a special Open House on  Wednesday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. The Open House will allow parents of incoming kindergarteners to
learn about Boulevard’s kindergarten program, meet the principal, teachers and fellow parents, and  begin the registration process. Please mark your calendars now for this fun and informative evening.


Thank you and have a wonderful weekend,
Neal Robinson

ELL Corner
Our Feature Country: Mexico

Hola! Our spotlight this week is Mexico! This Spanish-speaking country located in North America borders the United States to the south and has a population of 122 million. It is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world. Mexico City is the country’s capital and also its largest city. Mexico is one of the world’s top travel destinations. The northern part of Mexico is a desert and the southern part is tropical rainforest. Mariachi are popular musicians who play folk music. Mexico is home to many diverse and wonderful animals including parrots, pumas, jaguars and huge iguanas. Among the most favorite foods of Mexicans are chilis, guacamole and tortillas. A very popular holiday is one which celebrates family members who have died, called Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The currency is the Peso.


Mark your calendars! There will be a Movie Night for International Families from ALL of Shaker Schools on Thursday, March 23rd from 6:30-8PM. The event will take place at the Shaker Heights High School in the cafeteria. We will be watching a family friendly movie. There will be snacks and refreshments. Please come enjoy a movie with your family and friends on this fun-filled evening.

Boulevard PTO Needs YOUR Help!
Many leadership positions are still available for the Boulevard PTO for next year.
Please email Traci Carpenter or Erin Zelin if you can help with these very important jobs.

Every job can be co-chaired with friends.
Link to the PTO budget here. 

2017/2018 Boulevard PTO Executive Board

President                                                  Nicol Coxon and Traci Peebles
1st VP                                                        Vacant
VP Educational Enrichment                 Emily Mankowski 
VP Financial Management                    Vacant
VP Communications                               Carrie Shelfer
VP Outreach                                              Beth Gillespie
VP Parent Education and Advocacy     Emily Shrestha 
Treasurer                                                   Aaron Steinmetz
Assistant Treasurer                                 Vacant
Nominating Chair                                    Kim Harris
Secretary                                                    Katy Fuerst


Event Chairs still needed:
Boulevard Times   Lead Chair
Read a Thon
Chess Club Co-Chair
Carnival Manager
Carnival Games

ATTN 4th Grade Parents
Clap out memory books are getting ready for assembly!  If you are interested in putting a personal message in the memory book please print and fill out the form here.  The personal messages are considered ad space so we have to charge for them.  The details are in the form.  All forms must be submitted with the check to Tracie Luther c/o Sam via backpacks by April 22.

SHHS Senior Clap-Out Volunteers Needed
Friday, April 28 
Parents, please consider volunteering for the Shaker Heights High School Senior Clap-out, Friday, April 28.

As a volunteer, you will:

Before Event:

  • Serves as liaison between the HS representative and elementary principal
  • Collaborate with HS representative to plan clap-out event for your school within timeframe including parade route.

On Clap-Out Day - April 28, 2017: 

  • Work with all the teachers to have all elementary students lining parade route in the timeframe aloted.
  • Meet the bus and lead parade around the elementary school

For more information or to volunteer, contact Heather Weingart heather.weingart@yahoo.com.

Each week the Boulevard PTO publishes the Boulevard Friday Flyer highlighting school events for our families. If you have items to contribute to the flyer, please submit to boulevardfridayflyer@yahoo.com by 12 pm on Wednesdays.
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