Boulevard Friday Flyer
9/15/17
The Friday flyer is a weekly publication of the Boulevard PTO
PTOLOGO
The Shaker Heights Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is dedicated to facilitating the active and informed involvement of all parents and families to achieving the educational success and well being of children.
Dear Boulevard Families:

Thanks to the many individuals who came out this past week for the PTO Back-to-School Bash! Despite a late rain shower, our students’ spirit and enjoyment were not dampened.
From my observations, the students truly enjoyed the dancing, ice cream and all-around fun that were provided. Thank you to our amazing PTO for their ongoing support! Events like the Bash help to strengthen our already awesome community and create wonderful memories for our children. I would like to give a special thank you to Mrs. Jeannette Wade for coordinating this year’s joyous event! 

Thanks also to the many families who came to this year’s inaugural PTO Meeting this past Wednesday evening. Please be reminded that all parents are automatically part of the PTO and, as such, are enthusiastically welcomed and encouraged to participate in the meetings and many events throughout the year. There are no initiation fees to pay and, again, all are welcome. If you were unable to join us for this week’s PTO meeting, please note that the next one is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25 at Boulevard at 7pm.
In closing, I would like to remind our fathers and father figures that this year’s Fathers Walk is scheduled for Wednesday, October 20.  Please join Shaker Heights fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles and other father figures and walk your child to Boulevard in support of education.   Drive if you must and stay 10-15 minutes for engaging conversation. Hope to see many fathers and father figures on Wednesday morning!
 
Have a spectacular weekend!
Neal Robinson
Message from the PTO!

Save the Date:

Father’s Walk
This coming Wednesday morning, September 20
Dads, walk, bike or drive your child to school and enjoy refreshments on the lawn with other dads from 9:00-9:30am.

Socktober 
Throughout the month of October, the PTO will be collecting sock donations for area homeless. More details will be coming soon.

Pumpkin and Baked Goods Sale 
Friday, October 6, 3:00 PM pick up a pumpkin along with your student after school, and enjoy baked goods and games at this fall festival!

Scholastic Book Fair 
Saturday, October 14-Tuesday, October 17, new this year the book fair will be held during conference days and the preceding Saturday morning! More details will be coming soon. 

Thank you for attending the Back to School Bash last week!
Special thanks to Jeanette Wade and team for organizing such a great event! And thank you to our office staff and custodians for supporting us!

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.

Join the Shaker Schools Family Directory to stay connected with other families in the district. Click here to learn more.
Are you an international family new to the Shaker Heights community?

Library Night

Would you like resources to build your and/or your child’s English literacy? If you said yes to these questions, then you are invited to join Mrs. Jill Lasheen and Mrs. Monica Triozzi for Library Night at Shaker Heights Main Library at   16500 Van Aken Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120 on Tuesday, September 26th from 6:30-8PM.

Library staff will guide us to tour the many wonderful resources available at the library, including the children’s book section, multilingual books, and internet-connected computer lab. Staff will assist you in getting a library card to check out materials for yourself and/or your children. To get your own library card, you will need to bring with you TWO of the following: a utility bill such as electricity bill from First Energy (which shows your current address); identification (ID) with your current address. We hope to see you there! Please email Jill Lasheen with questions.

Potluck Dinner Tonight

With over 30 countries represented by our families at Boulevard Elementary School, we celebrate our diverse community and invite you to join us at our international families events. The first event, our International Families Potluck Dinner, takes place Friday (today!), September 15th from 6:30-8PM at Boulevard in the multipurpose room. Please bring a dish to share, with a serving utensil. No pork or beef products please. Your whole family is welcome! If the weather permits, we will play out on the playground following dinner. We hope to see you on this fun evening!
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 incase 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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