Weekly News Blast for the Week of November 4, 2019

What's For Lunch This Week? 

Monday: Rotini with Meat Sauce and Breadstick

Tuesday: Walking Taco

Wednesday: Baked Chicken Drumstick with Flaky Biscuit 

Thursday: House Grilled Cheeseburger or Hamburger 

Friday: Tony's French Bread Cheese Pizza 

We were selected out of thousands of schools to present at the upcoming PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) showcase in Dayton, Ohio. Ohio PBIS showcase is an opportunity for Ohio districts and schools implementing PBIS to showcase what PBIS looks like in their schools/districts.  Gilles-Sweet is one of 230 schools who received this recognition. This award would not be possible without our staff's dedication to teaching and reinforcing PBIS at Gilles-Sweet. 

Student Council is sponsoring a Food Drive November 11-22, 2019. 

Please help those in need and bring in your donation! 

Thanks in advance for helping those in need.

Dear Parents and Families: 

Reading increases knowledge and vocabulary, lowers stress, and supports your child's emotional growth. This year's Scholastic Book Fair theme is Arctic Adventure!  

Save the date!

Book Fair dates: November 18-21 & 25 (during parent/teacher conferences)

Shopping hours : 9am-12pm, 1pm-2pm & during conferences

Special activities: Wednesday, November 20th 7:45am "Breakfast with Books" event

NEW In-School and Online Shopping Options! With Book Fair eWallet, a safe and convenient digital payment account, your student can shop the Fair cash-free! And if you're not able to attend the Fair, try our new online shopping option. We've partnered with The Scholastic Store ™ to offer over 6,000 products that ship direct to your home (with free shipping on orders of $25 or more)! Click here to access!

We look forward to seeing you and your family at our Book Fair!

 

Sincerely, 

Gilles-Sweet PTA

Cash, Credit Card or Checks also accepted. Checks must be made out to Gilles Sweet PTA

Interested in Volunteering? Sign Up Here.

Or contact Jess Eidson at jchums@hotmail.com 

Hi, Fairview Park Families!

I hope that the end of the first quarter has gone smoothly for you and your family. If there are any issues,  please call/email your child's mentor/homeroom teacher, counselor or principal.  We all want you and your child to  have a successful year.

Regarding the learning management platform: if there are any parents that want to understand it better, we have a group of parents that are willing to be  your mentor. If you are interested in having a parent mentor, email me  and I will connect you.  For other ways for individual help, call/email your child's mentor teacher, counselor or principal, and/or Mrs. Wightman, Director of Teaching and Learning. 

On the topic of Red Ribbon Week: We had a great week of activities and announcements K-12. At the Parent University on Monday we had some amazing speakers come in to talk about drugs, alcohol and vaping.  The information we received is in the links below. Some 

important notes: 

1) A child's brain is not developed until at least 25 years old so any substance they put into their body will cause issues with the development of the brain.

2) If you see a change in your child... coughing, fatigue, change in sleep habits, change in their behavior, etc., monitor what they are Googling, texting, talking about or is in their room. Talk to them! If you need some help on how to talk to your kids about drugs, here is a great resource. 

Here are some additional resources: 

Vaping: What You Need to Know and How to Talk to Your Kids About Vaping

Some of Today's Most Commonly Abused Substances

 Provider list - where to take your child if you have some questions. 

On Friday, November 22, 2019 , the students and staff at Gilles-Sweet Elementary School will participate in the 15th annual Turkey Trot . This year in addition to collecting food items for the Fairview Park Hunger Center, our PTA will be collecting pledges. These pledges will help our PTA continue to offer and support the many terrific programs we have here at Gilles-Sweet. The PTA is looking for Turkey Trot pledges to help them maintain the level of support they have done in the past. Although pledges are not mandatory, they are greatly appreciated. 

The entry fee for the Turkey Trot is one (or more) canned food item that can be turned into the classroom teacher. Any student who is unable to bring in a canned food item will still be able to participate. 

In the past we have had each student return a permission slip to participate in the Turkey Trot, however this year we are making a change. If you do not want your student to participate in the Turkey Trot please sign and return the permission slip that will be sent home with your student. You do not need to return it if your child is participating. 

As we continue to focus on improving our health, wellness and physical activity at Gilles-Sweet we are striving for 100% participation this year. Please remember all students can walk the course, they do not need to run. We have the Turkey Trot rain or shine so please make sure students dress appropriately for the weather. 

Prizes are as follows: 

● Turkey: First place boy and girl in each grade 

● Gift Cards: First, second, third, fourth, and fifth place boy and girl in each grade. 

Along with the students, several staff members will participate in the Turkey Trot . Parents and guardians are also invited to participate in the Turkey Trot. 

We need parent volunteers the day of the run to stand along the course to help identify the course. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Dana Bell dmoonbell@gmail.com. In addition to staff and parent volunteers, we have the middle school and/or high school Cross Country team to assist the students with the course. 

Turkey Trot Race Times 

8:45-9:15 Kindergarten

9:15-9:45 First Grade 

9:45-10:15 Second Grade 

10:15-10:45 Third Grade 

12:45-1:30 Fourth Grade 

1:30-2:15 Fifth Grade 

All lunch and recess times will remain the same. 

If you have any questions, please call the Gilles-Sweet office at (440) 356-3525. 

Saturday, December 14 

Gilles-Sweet Elementary

Doors open at 9 a.m. 

Breakfast starts at 9:15 a.m. 

Must pre-register by Monday, December 9 

Adults $8.00 / Kids $5.00 (3 & under are free). 

Checks ONLY: Please make payable to Fairview Park City School District 

Menu: 

Scrambled Eggs

Turkey Sausage 

Hash Browns 

French Toast 

Coffee, Juice, and Milk 

Questions? Contact Diana Hill, Food Services Supervisor at dhill@fairview.k12.oh.us or call (440) 356-3525 x 4120 

Students who are involved in extracurricular activities-from chess club to cheerleading to chorus-tend to have higher self-esteem and stronger connections to school. But an overloaded schedule with too many activities can have the opposite effect, leaving your child-and you!-stressed. Keep these tips in mind for managing your child's activity load. 

Read the Full Report

Do you enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year's theme, "Look Within," calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts. Print out submission guidelines and an entry form today and r eturn your entries by  November 18th.   For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at  PTA.org/Reflections/Awards . Have questions? Contact Angie Cause, the Fairview Park Council of PTAs Reflections Chair, via email  angiekleincause@yahoo.com .

Dear Families,

Our PTA  is collecting funds for our All for Books program November 4-8.  

By donating $1 or loose change you can help us:  

* Purchase books for classroom libraries

* Give more children easier access to books 

* Help get more kids reading, and kids reading more 

The All for Books money we collect also helps readers beyond our school and community. Scholastic Book Fairs® matches monetary donations with a donation of up to $1 million in books from The Scholastic Possible Fund, which distributes books to children in need through organizations such as Kids In Need Foundation, Delivering Good, and the National Center for Families Learning. 

We are having a "Coin Challenge" contest between the classrooms!  For every $5 that each classroom collects they will receive a raffle ticket to win a new wobble seat.  The classroom that collects the most total amount in each grade also gets a popsicle party! Please send your dollars or loose change donation in the week of November 4-8 .  Your act of kindness helps bring more knowledge, imagination, and a love for reading into the lives of our students. 

Sincerely,

Gilles-Sweet PTA

Jessica Simmons, Gilles-Sweet PTA

jasimmons85@gmail.com

The 2019 Turkey Trot will be November 22. More details to come soon. 

The Third Grade Winter Concert "Arrf! On the Housetop!" will be December 17. 

The Friends of Fairview Park City Schools is selling fresh and great smelling holiday wreaths, tabletop trees and centerpieces from Mickman Brothers, one of the top suppliers of decorative wreaths in the United States. You can choose from 5 great options: Holiday Classic Wreath, Victorian Wreath, Cranberry Splash Wreath, Table Top Tree and Candlelit Center Piece. Orders ship out the week before Thanksgiving. Once we receive the whole order, we will be in contact for pick up.

Please review the descriptions, fill out the online form and submit payment no later than Friday, November 8th.

Contact Angie Cause ( angiekleincause@yahoo.com ) or Christine McElwee ( cmcelwee10@yahoo.com ) with any questions.

Friends of Fairview Park Holiday Ham Sale

20% OF EVERY PURCHASE SUPPORTS OUR GROUP

Purchase Gift Cards Here