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Scioto Snapshots

See what is happening at Scioto Elementary

SciotoSnapshotsSee what is happening at Scioto Elementary

April 2022 April 2022

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Principals' Message Principals' Message

Hello Scioto Families and welcome to SPRING 2022! Even though some days still "feel" and "look" like winter, we are definitely seeing signs of springtime here at Scioto. It's been great seeing the students playing outside for recess more consistently, and we hope that can continue as we get into the weeks of April. Please continue to send students with jackets on those chillier days.


Please help us remind students of "on path" behaviors and expectations. We are always striving to honor our values of Teamwork, Own the Moment and having a Passion for Growth. Reminding students of these values and behaving in a way that model them is very helpful as we enter into our last 9 weeks of the year 21/22 school year!


We want to say a huge THANK YOU for supporting our PTO spring flower fundraiser. These funds will be extremely helpful as we continue to plan for students and staff next school year. As a reminder, flower pick up day is May 10th! Save the date!


Ohio State Testing (OST) is in full swing and will continue off and on through the month of April in grades 3, 4, and 5. We are so proud of our students, how hard they have worked, and the confidence they are showing as they use this opportunity to "show what they know!" Thank YOU for ensuring students are getting a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast to begin their day.


Please read through the details below as there are some very fun events coming up this spring! Don't miss out on the exciting opportunities to join in on all the spring events! We are wishing each of you and all our students a WONDERFUL & SAFE SPRING BREAK!


As always, thank you for your continued support and reach out if we can be of assistance to you or your family.


-Principal Bruce Bryant and Assistant Principal Kylie Ringhiser

bbryant@tvsd.us

kringhiser@tvsd.us

Announcements & Important Dates Announcements & Important Dates

4.5 PTO Meeting at 6pm

4.11-4.18 SPRING BREAK!

4.22 Me and My Favorite Fella Dance 6-8 pm

4.29 Me and My Favorite Gal Dance 6-8 pm

5. 10 Spring Flower Pick Up!

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Social Media! Follow Us! Social Media! Follow Us!

Don't forget to FOLLOW us on Facebook @sciotoelementary or search Scioto Elementary.

We try our best to help you see the amazing things we are doing here each day by posting pictures, updates, and important information! We are also on Twitter! Be sure to FOLLOW us on there as well @sciotoelem


It's our goal to help our families feel the "pulse" of the building each day and to understand the great things happening in our classrooms!

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Viking 5K Information! Viking 5K Information!

We are excited to team up with West Middle School and bring back our traditional Viking 5K this year! Please click below for more information, registration and t-shirt orders!


Grades PreK-2: On May 25th these students will participate in a "Fun Day" full of fun activities! They also have the opportunity to purchase a Viking 5K t-shirt to show their support as they cheer on our race participants in grades 3-8.


Grades 3-8: On May 25th at 10am students will participate in the 5K run/walk. All students as well as their family members are encouraged to participate. Registration closes May 24th! Event t-shirts are available through April 22nd. Register below!

Viking 5K

Viking 5K

The Viking 5K is on Wednesday May 25, 2022. It includes the following events: Viking 5K on May 25 - Grades 3-8 (includes t-shirt thru April 22), K-2 T-shirt only! The K-2 event on May 25th is free for K-2 students - only register if you want the t-shirt - thru April 22!, and Viking 5K - May 25 - Adults (includes t-shirt thru April 22).

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Monthly Resources Monthly Resources

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Specials Schedule

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Lunch Menu

R6 Build Skill R6 Build Skill

Throughout the month of March students completed their R Factor training and learned about the last discipline, R6: Build Skill. Building skill is the lifelong journey of pursuing the best version of ourselves. It requires 3 commitments from us:


1.) Choose the Mindset

  • "I will invest the time and I won't give up!"
  • “I understand that discomfort is part of the process. If I avoid discomfort, I prevent learning. I can do hard things!”

  • “I will make mistakes, and they will teach me.”

  • “I want feedback and coaching to help me grow.”

  • Check out this video! We showed this to students to help them understand that when we fall down we get back up!


2.) Do the Work


  • Commit to E+R=O (event + response = outcome) daily!
  • Do the reps! It won't be easy, but the more you do practice the more something becomes a habit.
  • You WILL make mistakes! This is normal. Use failure as feedback!



3.) Be Coachable

  • Be willing to receive feedback from others.

    • Be willing to be challenged.

    • The more coachable you are, the faster you will get better.

    • Be grateful someone cares enough about you to to invest time and energy to help you get better.

    CHOOSE THE MINDSET!

    Check out this short video! We showed this to our students to help them understand that wen we fall, we get back up!
    You Can Learn Anything

    DO THE WORK!

    We LOVE this video and so did our students! As we build skill and DO THE WORK, our brains form a neural pathway! This video explains the process of practicing a skill to form a habit in our brains!
    The Neuroscience of Learning

    BE COACHABLE!

    Our students are loving the new Encanto movie on Disney Plus. We showed them this video clip to help them understand that by being coachable we open up a world of possabilities!
    Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz - What Else Can I Do? (From "Encanto")

    Student Leadership Team Student Leadership Team

    We are excited to celebrate our new STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM (SLT) here at Scioto. Student voices and feedback matter and we value what they have to say. This group of young leaders are being lead by 3rd grade teachers Mrs. Wasem and Mrs. Aquino and 5th grade teacher Mrs. Pierce.


    3rd: Brayden Fletcher, Lilly Marder, Jozlynn Fisher

    4th: David Miller, Kylee Boso, Kade Cauger

    5th: Avery Hannigan, Kenley Stern, Quinn Grassel

    Counselor's Corner Counselor's Corner

    Spring is a season of change-- longer days, sunshine, warmer weather, Spring sports, testing season and the list could go on! Spring is an exciting time in and out of school but any changes in routines and schedules can be difficult for students. Students may also be experiencing “Spring fever” and have difficulty focusing in the classroom. These calming strategies and tips can help support your child find focus and calm in this season of change.

    • Allow for creative expression. Set out crayons and paper or a notebook and pen, encourage scribbling, note writing or drawing (Some teens still like to color too!)

    • Create a calming spot in the house. Make it a normal part of the day to visit the calming spot to relax or recharge.

    • Model deep breathing throughout the day. Say out loud, “I’m going to take a deep breath,” use bubbles, balloons, candles or a pinwheel to make it fun.

    • Make relaxation part of the routine. Let your child pick out a favorite bubble bath scent, include back rubs or hair brushing into the pre-bedtime ritual.

    • Get moving. Go outside, run around, go to a park, swim or play catch. Enroll your child in activities that give them opportunities for movement.

    • Let feelings be feelings. Rather than minimize or discourage your child from expressing their feelings, normalize them by saying, “you look angry right now” or “you seem really worried about that test tomorrow.”

    The Specials Team The Specials Team

    Library

    Happy Spring!! March has been a busy month in the Library. Kindergarten and 1st grade students have revisited our book care rules and had some really fun read-alouds. Ask your Kindergartener to mimic a penguin braying!!! Second graders have been working diligently on finishing their Flat Stanley and journals. We are very close to finishing! Third grade has been practicing database searches on the Chromebooks. Fourth grade finished their Ohio booklets and 5th grade students are putting the finishing touches on their I SPY 3D projects. Next week they will all be on display for the whole school to see.


    Our Author/Illustrator, Jeffrey Ebbeler, will be visiting on May 18. Be on the lookout for more information about his visit and the opportunity to purchase one of his books when we return from spring break.

    Music

    K-5 music students have explored the difference between rhythm and beat and how they fit together with some hands-on activities. Each class has seen several examples of Irish music and dance. Older students did an Irish music rhythm play-along, and younger students learned how to dance an Irish jig. Mrs. Marino, middle school band director, visited all 5th grade classes to talk about joining band. All students are learning a thank-you song to sing to our guest author when he visits on May 18.

    Gym

    In the world of physical education we are working on creative ways to keep our bodies moving. Grades K-3 have been learning a tag game called Bull Rush and doing a great job. All grades either did or will participate in relay races with Topple tubes and team bucket stacking. They do a fantastic job cheering each other on and giving great effort. Grades 4-5 finished up hockey and transitioned right into March Madness with 3 on 3 basketball games. They had to choose a team from the 68 that made it to the March Madness dance. I provided brackets if they wanted to fill one out as well. Keep up the great work Scioto Elementary!

    5th Grade Mixer 5th Grade Mixer

    Our 5th graders had the opportunity to meet 5th grade students from South Bloomfield Elementary last week at our "5th Grade Mixer" at the Big Bounce! Students all enjoyed this event and got to meet some new friends who they will be entering middle school with this coming fall! Thank you to both schools' PTO's for organizing this special event for our 5th graders!

    PTO News PTO News

    Scioto Families:


    Thank you to everyone that participated in our Foertmyer & Sons Spring Fundraiser. Flowers will be delivered on Tuesday, May 10th @ Scioto Elementary. We will be in need of volunteers throughout the day to assist with unloading the truck and helping with pick-up. A volunteer sign-up will be sent out and posted on Facebook soon.


    Do you have a Kroger Plus Card??

    Link your Kroger's Plus Shopper's Card to the Scioto Elementary PTO Kroger Community Rewards account. A percentage of everything supporters spend at Kroger will go to Scioto Elementary PTO each quarter. Your spending information is 100% confidential and Kroger does not share this information with any organization which it funds.Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com. Once logged into their Kroger account, click on “I’m a Customer”, then you can search for SCIOTO ELEMENTARY PTO either by name or using the code UC446 and then click Enroll.


    Upcoming Events: Mark your Calendar

    Apr. 5th - PTO Meeting @ 6:00 pm (date change due to spring break)

    Apr. 22nd - Me and My Favorite Fellow Dance @ Scioto Elementary from 6-8pm (FREE)

    Apr. 29th - Me and My Favorite Gal Dance @ Scioto Elementary from 6-8pm (FREE)

    May 10th - Spring Flower Delivery 9am - 6pm


    Join in person or Zoom: Meeting ID: 863 7015 3195 Passcode: SciotoPTO


    Contact the PTO:

    sciotopto@gmail.com or through Facebook.

    Striving Readers: Resources for Families Striving Readers: Resources for Families

    Here is a great link provided on our Teays Valley Website for parents to support at home reading! Check it out!
    Striving Readers

    Striving Readers

    Teays Valley Schools utilizes reading instruction and/or intervention using research-based reading strategies that have been shown to be successful among emerging readers and are targeted at the student's identified areas of need. We are here to partner with you to help your child develop as a reader.

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    District Information District Information

    District Website https://www.tvsd.us/Default.aspx


    District Calendar 21-22 https://www.tvsd.us/Downloads/District%20Calendar%202021-222.pdf

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    Scioto Elementary- Contact us!

    Website: https://www.tvsd.us/sciotoelementary_home.aspx
    Location: 20 West Scioto Street, Commercial Point, OH, USA
    Twitter: @scioto

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