SOUTHWEST LICKING
DISTRICT NEWS
Pataskala Elementary Newsletter
January 2019
Message from the Principal:
Hello Pataskala families,

I hope everyone had a safe, relaxing Holiday season. We are welcoming the new year with Mr. Ron Derry bringing the "GOOD Program" to Pataskala Elementary. This program brings the positive message equation: good attendance, good listening skills, good work habits and good citizenship = Good Student . He will be sharing a presentation with each homeroom class, as well presenting a 3rd grade assembly on "Anti-Bullying". We want to thank the Pataskala Lions Club and our PTO for sponsoring this opportunity. For more information, visit this link GOOD Program .

We also have our Annual "Donuts with Dads" events for our father figures who are interested or even currently active in the the WATCH D.O.G.S. program. The link below is the invite for these January 10th/11th events:

Conferences are later this month, so look for information coming from your child's teacher. These are invite only, but you can always reach out to teachers if you have any questions, concerns or would like updates on your child's progress.

Thank you to everyone who made donations for our "12 Days of Giving" in December. The amount of food, toiletries and clothing received was above and beyond our expectations.

I am very grateful for the support of our Southwest Licking School community. Thank you for all you do to support your children and our staff. Have a Happy New Year!
Upcoming Events
January 7th-10th: Good Program
January 10th/11th: Donuts with Dads
January 14th: PTO Meeting
January 17th: Board of Education Meeting
January 18th: Waiver Day (NO SCHOOL)
January 21st: MLK Day (NO SCHOOL)
January 24th: Conference Night #1
January 25th: Student of the Month breakfast
January 29th: Conference Night #2
February 1st: 100th Day of School Food Drive
Important Information
  • VOLUNTEERING: New for the 2018-2019 school year is an online system called Secure Volunteer. Secure Volunteer helps schools manage volunteer screenings. The secure online system allows individuals to process their background check in just a few steps. This can be done conveniently from any device at any location. Once the volunteer's background check is complete, the volunteer will receive an email notifying them it has been approved. They will also receive a Secure Volunteer ID card to verify the background check is complete. Starting January 7th when students return from winter break, all volunteers in the district must have a Secure Volunteer ID. Due to the change in the system, current volunteers will need to also complete this process to receive their volunteer card. The cost for volunteers is $5 a person and the district will cover the remaining balance.Please use the attached link to complete this quick and easy process. Volunteer link. If you have questions regarding the online volunteer system, please contact the district office at 740-927-3941. 
  • Coats, hats and gloves: winter weather is here, so please make sure your child is dressed for the dropping temperatures each day. We will have outdoor recess if the wind chill is 20 degrees or higher.
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Contact Information
Southwest Licking District Office
927-A South Street
Pataskala, OH 43062
District Office Line: 740-927-3941
Fax: 740-927-4648
Robert Jennell, Superintendent

Kasey Perkins, Assistant Superintendent

Paula Brunton, Director of Pupil Services

Tanya Moore, Director of Curriculum
The Southwest Licking Local School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.
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