Bogan Weekly News
October 23, 2026
A Message From Dr. Cannon
Happy Friday!
Our 3rd grade students ROCKED their fall Ohio State Tests this week! We are so proud of their hard work, focus, and positive attitudes. Test scores will be released in December, and we’ll share more details about when families will receive results as the date gets closer.
Tuesday, October 27th is FCCLA's Trunk or Treat event at THS. Bogan will have two trunks and many of our staff members will be present. Please stop by to say hi and get some candy!
REMINDER: Kids' Night Out is CANCELLED due to lack of volunteers.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Dr. Kirsten Cannon, Principal
Around Bogan
5th Grade CogAt Testing
5th graders will take the CogAt test October 27th-29th. They will start testing after specials at 11:25am. We ask that you please make sure your student is on time and is ready to test.
HERE is more information about the CogAt test.
2026 Class @ the Court
Greater Oxford Educational Collaborative
Miami University Athletics & Talawanda Elementary Schools
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026 our students once again have the fantastic opportunity to attend the Miami University Women’s basketball game “Class at the Court” at Millett Hall during the school day. Thanks to the generous support of Miami University and our educational partnership our students will attend the game free of charge.
We will leave school shortly after we take attendance, heading to Millett Hall at 9:30AM, and will return to school after the game. Any student that has NOT arrived at school on 11/11/26 before 9:30AM, will not be able to participate in this activity. Please make note of this.
We will contact the parent of any student that experiences illness or behavior issues and the parent will need to pick their student up at Millett Hall.
Title Talk
How Important is the Alphabet?
The alphabet is very important! The alphabet is the foundation or building block for reading, writing, and spelling. It is important for each child to recognize and name all the letters and combinations of letters in and out of order and also the sounds associated with them, to be successful with literacy.
In Kindergarten, students are taught the letter sounds in conjunction with the letter names. For example, a teacher might say, “Today we are learning the letter that says /b/. What are some words that have the /b/ sound? This is the letter that spells the /b/ sound. It is called the letter b. This is how we make the letter b.” It helps students to connect sounds to known words, as this helps develop a memory aid.
As students begin to recognize the letters and understand their sounds, they are able to begin reading and writing independently. This emergent reading begins in Kindergarten (or preschool) and continues through the elementary school years.
It is also important for early learners to know the symbols or ways we write the letters or combinations of letters or graphemes that represent sounds. A combination of 1,2,3, or 4 graphemes can represent a phoneme or sound. For example: 1 letter p, 2 letters ch, 3 letters igh, 4 letters tion. Recognizing letters, sounds, and combinations of letters and sounds is a skill that is needed to read unfamiliar words independently.
As students progress in their knowledge of the alphabet and phonics, they are directly and explicitly taught the more advanced letter-sound relationships in a progression from least difficult to more difficult. This instruction continues through the early elementary years.
What can I do to help my student?
Read to/and with your child every day
Request a copy of alphabet flash cards
Matching games for uppercase and lowercase letters
Car games could include saying a word, and your child has to tell you what the beginning sound of the word is, then progress to ending sounds. The ultimate goal is that your child can tell you all the sounds in the word.
Social Work Spotlight
Nurse's Notes
Counselor's Corner
Updated October 9, 2026
Hello parents and guardians!
Happy October! There are a lot of fun and exciting things happening around the building and it’s always fun to hear students talk about their fall sports and activities and to be a trusted person that they talk to and share things with.
Classroom Second Step lessons are up and running! We are covering many different topics, from how and why we pay attention, to what happens to our brains when we are learning something new, and how to solve peer conflicts respectfully. I love being able to push into the classroom and spending time with students all across the building. It’s a fun way for us to get to know each other and some of the best conversations and interactions happen during these classroom lessons.
For the next two weeks, October 11-October 23rd, we will be covering Erin’s Law, which is an Ohio Senate Bill 288 requirement. Students will be watching age appropriate videos in their classrooms to cover this state mandate. You should have received an email regarding the content and the opportunity to opt out if you would prefer for your child to not receive this instruction. Please feel free to reach out with questions or concerns regarding these lessons.
If you are interested in your student receiving group or individual support this year, please complete THIS survey and I will be in touch with you regarding permissions forms and any other information needed. I am always here to support your child in any way to help set them up for success. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
PAX
The PAX Good Behavior Game is a research-based classroom strategy that helps children make positive choices, and collaborate with others. It supports a calmer, more focused learning environment by promoting kindness, teamwork, and respectful behavior.
Cafeteria
Lunch Accounts
As a reminder, you are able to add funds to your student's lunch account through the PaySchool Central. Please be mindful and keep your student's account current.
If you need assistance with lunch debt, please reach out to Mrs. White.
October Menus
Here are the breakfast and lunch menus for October!
UPDATE: Breakfast for 10/29 will be a glazed donut with Halloween sprinkles.
UPDATE: Lunch on 10/26 will be assorted chicken.
November Menus
Here are the breakfast and lunch menus for November!
PTG Corner
Stay in the Loop with Remind 📱
Want quick updates, volunteer opportunities, and event reminders from the PTG? Join our Remind group for short, timely texts without having to dig through emails: https://www.remind.com/join/boganpt?utm_medium=android
Calendar
October
30th: Halloween Coffee & Donuts then Costume Parade: 9:15am-10:00am
November
3rd: NO SCHOOL: PD Day
10th: Chipotle Dine to Donate
10th: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
18th: Breakfast & Books: 8:15am-8:45am
18th: 4th Grade Concert: 6:30pm
21st: Read-A-Thon begins
23rd-27th: NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break
29th: Read-A-Thon ends
December
8th: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
12th: Winter Wonderland: 9:30am-11:30am
16th: 1st Grade Concert
21st-31st: NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
January
1st: NO SCHOOL: Winter Break
4th: NO SCHOOL: Teacher Work Day
5th: NO SCHOOL: Teacher Collaboration Day
18th: NO SCHOOL: MLK Day
19th: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
23rd: Oxford Doughnuts Dine to Donate
February
2nd: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
15th: NO SCHOOL: President's Day
16th: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
19th: KNO: 6:30pm-9:00pm
24th: Spring Pictures
3rd: PHS Dental Van
March
2nd: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
9th: Conferences
11th: Conferences
13th: Bogan Skate: 1:00pm-2:00pm
16th: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
22nd-29th: NO SCHOOL: Spring Break
30th: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
April
7th: 3rd Grade Concert
13th: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
17th: Bogan Boogie: 6:00pm-8:00pm
21st: KG Concert
27th: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
30th: Breakfast with a Veteran: 10:00am
May
3rd: NO SCHOOL: Data Day
4th: NO SCHOOL: Professional Development Day
11th: KKids: 4:10pm-5:00pm
13th: 5th Grade Concert
27th: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Around Talawanda
Curriculum Updates
Health Education Curriculum Update - SB 288-Erin's Law
The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), formally called the Ohio Department of Education, has shared with public schools across the state Senate Bill 288. This legislation requires that health education curricula be updated to include (K-12/developmentally appropriate) prevention education information in the areas of sexual abuse and sexual violence for students in public schools.
As promised, the district is providing an opportunity for families to review the curriculum, and parents may opt their students out of the lessons if they choose. For more information from the Ohio Department of Education- Click HERE.
Instruction occurs annually. This year the district will conduct these updates with students October 12-26, 2026.
K-3 Curriculum- Click HERE
4-6 Curriculum- Click HERE
7-8 Curriculum- TMS
Social Inclusion: Click HERE
Dating Violence: Click HERE
Suicide Prevention: Click HERE
9-12 Curriculum - THS will share their videos in three successive weeks.
Social Inclusion: Click HERE
Dating Violence / Healthy Relationships: Click HERE
Suicide Prevention: Click HERE
Contact your student's building and school counselor with any questions.
