Boulevard Friday Flyer 11/17/17

The Friday flyer is a weekly publication of the Boulevard PTO

Boulevard Principal Dear Boulevard Families, This year’s Thanksgiving Recess begins for our students at the close of school today. With that in mind, I want to take a moment to express how appreciative I am to be a part of the Boulevard community and to be associated with the families and faculty of Boulevard Elementary. In my third year as the principal, I am thankful for our amazing students who cheerfully work hard each day to learn, the loving parents who encourage and support them daily in their learning, and the dedicated teachers who truly care about each child. I can say without reservation there is no place I would rather be. Thank you and have a joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by friends and family! I look forward to seeing everyone again on Monday, November 27th. Sincerely, Neal Robinson

Message from the PTO! Save the Date: PTO Meeting - Wednesday, November 29, 7 p.m. Learn about library resources and programs available for K-4 children from Maggie Killman, Youth Community Engagement Librarian from Shaker Heights Public Library. Boulevard Night at Kalahari - Thursday, January 18, 2018 On Thursday, January 18 (no school the following day), Boulevard families will receive a discounted rate of $122/night at Kalahari Water Park in Sandusky, Ohio. This includes a resort room for one night and water park admission that afternoon and most of the following day; plus Kalahari will donate $10/room to our PTO. This event has had a great turnout in recent years, and is a blast! To make a reservation, call 877-525-2427 and ask for the Shaker Heights School District-Boulevard Family Night and Fundraiser room block. Rate and room availability are only guaranteed through December 18, so please reserve before then. Hope to see you on the water slides! Around the World : Sharing our Cultures - Thursday, February 8, 2018 Boulevard families and friends, mark your calendars for this fabulous event where our international families share food, crafts, and more from their cultures with the rest of us, 6:30 pm at Boulevard! Stay Connected Stay up to date on events at Boulevard (and other Shaker schools your children may attend) by downloading the Shaker Heights Schools App from the App Store or Google Play or click here for more detailed instructions. Click here to join the Shaker Schools Family Directory to stay connected with other families in the district.

Shaker Heights City Schools’ English language teachers are hosting a Potluck dinner for our international students, families and friends .        Please join us at:        SHAKER HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL in the CAFETERIA             20600 Shaker Boulevard    TONIGHT Friday, November 17, 2017 From 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Please bring a dish of food to share with others (with no pork or beef please). Please also bring a serving spoon for your dish, and a game to play with other families. We will provide plates, utensils, cups, and paper products. You can RSVP  for the event  here.

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.

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!

Message from the School Nurse The nurses office stocks up on clothing in case there is a need for students to borrow any. Currently the nurse is in need of boys pants sizes 5 to 8, preferably elastic waist. Please drop your donations into the office. Thank you for your donations in advance! Janet Meinhard

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