Greensview News

https://greensview.uaschools.org/students-families/back-to-school-information.

Link for families (Lunch Information, Payment System, Transportation, PowerSchool, etc.). https://www.uaschools.org/students-families

ABCDE Schedule for Special Areas for the year

ABCDE Calendar

As the weather begins to change this fall, we encourage families to use our Stop, Drop and Go line instead of parking and walking students into school. If you do not use the line regularly, now is a great time to practice the process with your child while the weather is still pleasant.

Please help your child prepare for a quick and safe exit by having all backpacks, coats, instruments, and other belongings ready before reaching the drop-off area. Students should be able to exit the vehicle and close the car door independently.

Children should never exit a vehicle into the street or walk between or around cars. This is incredibly dangerous.

We also ask drivers to be courteous to our neighbors by avoiding parking or stopping in front of driveways. Please do not turn around in driveways near the school. We have young students and families walking on the sidewalks during arrival, which makes this especially dangerous. Please take an extra minute to continue driving safely around the block.

Thank you for helping us keep arrival safe and efficient for everyone!

BOOK FAIR PREVIEW Your child’s class will visit the library’s book fair to preview the books on either Thurs, Oct 1 or Fri, Oct 2. They will create a wish list of books they would like to purchase. The lists will be sent home and will include the title and price of each book (including tax). Please note: Scholastic requires us to collect tax. The tax rate is 8%.

PAYMENTS Books can be purchased with cash, a check made out to Greensview PTO, credit card and eWallet. eWallet is a digital payment account for purchases at the book fair. Instead of sending cash or a check with your child, parents can upload funds to an eWallet. Any left over funds can be saved for future fairs. Scan the QR code below to visit the school’s book fair home page to set up an eWallet. Tip: Not sure how much money to add to your child’s eWallet? Check the total on your child’s wishlist!

SHOPPING Books can be purchased in multiple ways:

1. STUDENTS can shop the book fair during their class’s buying time on one of these days: Fri, Oct 1 & Mon, Oct 2 (your child’s wish list will indicate their class’s buying day).

2. FAMILIES can shop together at GREENSVIEW’S FALL FAMILY FUN NIGHT on Fri, Oct 1 from 4:00-7:00pm

Tip: Shop early on Fri, Oct 1 at Fall Family Fun Night because many items will sell out and cannot be restocked.

TEACHER WISH LISTS Consider purchasing a book for your child’s teacher to build their classroom libraries. Teachers will create wish lists of books they’d like for their classroom. Look for the display when you visit the book fair.

SHARE THE FAIR Consider making a contribution to Share the Fair. These funds support students at our school who need help getting books.

THANK YOU The book fair is a fundraiser for Greensview’s library. The generated funds will be used to purchase books for the school library that serves all students grades K-5. Many thanks for your support!

If you plan to cheer on your Golden Bears this season, please keep in mind the following important rules. These expectations will be enforced throughout the football season in order to create a positive and enjoyable environment for Golden Bear fans of all ages.

• If you choose to participate in a tailgate, please be aware that state law prohibits the possession or use of alcohol or controlled substances on school grounds or at school-related events. This includes any school parking lot.

• If you have a young fan in your family, please remember that elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by a supervising adult throughout the entirety of the game. These students should sit in the stands during the game unless they are using the restroom or waiting in line at the concession stands. There should be no loitering at the concession stands, restrooms or under the bleachers.

• Footballs and other sports equipment are not allowed at the game and will be confiscated. Students should not throw these or other items, spit or touch each other.

• Elementary and middle school students are not permitted on the field after the game until the visiting team is off the turf and the alma mater has concluded.

• Students must leave the stadium within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the game.

• Finally, the turf practice fields will be off limits during and after varsity football home games.

If a student is not able to meet these expectations during the game, a parent or guardian will be contacted to pick up the student immediately.

Announcing Greensview 4th and 5th Grade Choir!

Do you love to sing? Do you want to make great music with your friends?

Consider joining the Greensview 4th and 5th Grade Choir!

Rehearsals begin Tuesday, September 15.

Participation in the Greensview Choir is optional, but requires a commitment to attend each rehearsal unless a student is absent from school. Our choir rehearses on D-Days during recess, from 11:30-11:55. Students are then dismissed to the lunchroom for their full lunchtime.

NOTE: This year, D-Day rehearsals fall on several Tuesdays, meaning students must choose between the extracurriculars of Greensview Choir and Lifewise. It will not be possible to do both activities this year.

Mark your calendars for our required performances now!

Winter Concert on Thursday, December 3 @ 7:00 PM

Spring Concert on Tuesday, March 9 @ 7:00 PM

In addition to these concerts, we will have several Pop-Up Choir opportunities. Pop-Up Choirs are not required performances, but give our students the chance to share their musical gifts out in the community. In the past, we have performed at Board of Education meetings, Greensview’s Multicultural Night, the Coventry Senior Living Facility, Upper Arlington’s Winter Festival and more! I will communicate Pop-Up Choir dates later this fall.

Scan below to sign your child up for choir.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions to Mrs. Auseon at

mauseon@uaschools.org

Date & Time: Friday, September 18, 2026 • During lunch recess (11:00 a.m.–12:05 p.m.)

Details: The Walk for Greensview is our PTO fundraiser, with a focus on being a FUN-raiser for the kids! On Friday, September 4, students received Walk packets and watched a kickoff video at school. Each student took home an envelope with forms—please review them together as a family and decide how you’d like to participate.

We are taking online donations this year! Here is the link to donate. Students are asked to return their envelopes or submit online donations on or before September 18.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, every student and staff member will receive a Walk for Greensview T-shirt on the day of the event!

Families Are Welcome!

Families are welcome to attend the Walk for Greensview on September 18. Come during your child’s lunch recess to help mark laps and cheer on the students!

No sign-up is needed—just meet us on the front lawn by the inflatable arch.

PTO will provide washable markers, and you’re welcome to bring cowbells, pom-poms, or signs to add to the fun!

Lunch Recess Schedule by Grade

• Kindergarten: 11:05–11:30 a.m.

• 1st Grade: 11:15–11:40 a.m.

• 2nd Grade: 11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

• 3rd Grade: 11:00–11:30 a.m.

• 4th Grade: 11:15–11:50 a.m.

• 5th Grade: 11:30 a.m.–12:05 p.m.

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Promotion Video - Link

It’s time to collect yearbook candid images for school. Every student will be featured with their school picture, but we are looking for group candid photos to include from various school sponsored events. These images could be from walking club, Walk for Greensview, Fall Family Fun night, field trips, and the Harvest/Winter parties. Please send your best 3-5 images from these events to greensviewyearbook@gmail.com

On November 3, residents will vote on a combined operating levy and bond issue that would maintain the district’s current educational programming and fund the second phase of the facilities master plan, which calls for rebuilding Hastings Middle School and Burbank Early Childhood School as well as renovating and rebuilding Jones Middle School.

As residents consider Issue 7, we are providing opportunities to get a first-hand look inside each of these schools. All three buildings will be open on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday October 8, with tours beginning at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.

To learn more about the building tours or Issue 7, please click here.

Dear 4th and 5th Grade Parents,

As part of our commitment to student service and leadership, we invite 4th- and 5th-grade students to consider joining Safety Patrol. This program is a wonderful way for students to contribute to our school while developing responsibility and confidence. It also directly supports the Upper Arlington Schools’ vision to help students Serve, Lead, and Succeed.

Mr. Diehl and I will once again serve as the Safety Patrol Advisors. All members will receive training, and we will meet regularly throughout the year to address needs, celebrate successes, and recognize timely and responsible patrol members. Over the years, we have seen Safety Patrol positively impact students’ confidence and leadership skills. In fact, many of our bus riders have even arranged alternate transportation on their patrol days because they are so committed to this role. Last year, we were thrilled to have more than 100 students participate!

If your child is interested, please complete the Availability & Permission Form by Friday, September 11. Completing the permission section indicates your approval for your child to participate.

The final schedule will depend on the number of students who sign up and the availability provided on the form. Last year, with such a strong response, each student served approximately one shift per week. We will send home the final schedule as soon as possible.

Thank you for supporting and encouraging your child to take on this meaningful responsibility. We look forward to another safe and successful school year with Safety Patrol leading the way!

Sincerely,

Mr. Diehl
Mr. Wulf

Safety Patrol Advisors

The fall survey window is September 21st - October 2nd. The district office emailed parents/caregivers links to survey questions and to topic alignment with our Profile of an Engaged Learner on Thursday, September 3. The email also included a link to opt their student(s) out of the survey, if they so choose. The opt-out form will accept responses through September 17th.

To help our bus drivers become familiar with their assigned students, establish consistent routines, and complete required seating charts, students must ride only their assigned bus during the beginning of the school year.

Beginning Monday, August 31, 2026, through Friday, October 9, 2026, no additional students will be permitted to ride a bus other than the one to which they are assigned. We will not be able to accommodate “riding home with a friend”

The only exception is for a regular sitter or childcare arrangement that has been approved in advance by Transportation and communicated to the school.

This restriction will remain in place through our official student count week, October 5–9, 2026. After count week has concluded, regular transportation procedures regarding riding home with another student may resume.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep transportation safe, organized, and consistent for all students.

New year, new gear! Support the PTO and stock up on new Greensview and UA spirit wear. Online orders can be picked up at the school or sent home with your student. Check out our site to order: https://school-spirit-wear-greensview.cheddarup.com

Based on changes in Ohio law and Upper Arlington Schools Board of Education policy, new attendance requirements will be in effect beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. These changes affect how schools track student attendance, when families receive notifications, and when districts must intervene to address attendance concerns.

The biggest change is that all missed time is counted — includes tardies, medical absences, pre-planned absences, non-school-sponsored activities and competitions, and Religious Expression days — toward chronic absenteeism. Parents/guardians may find information about the changes in attendance policy on our website.

Religious Expression Days

State law does allow a student’s parent or guardian to request up to three religious expression days for each school year without any academic penalty. Religious expression days may be used to take holidays for reasons of faith or religious or spiritual belief system or participate in organized activities conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or other religious or spiritual organization.

Parents/guardians must submit this form within the 14 school days after the start of the school year (September 1, 2026) to request up to three religious expression days for the 2026-2027 school year. Requests received after 14 days from the start of the school year will not be approved. For additional information, visit our website.

The Ohio Department of Health requires vision and hearing screenings for children in kindergarten, first, third, fifth grade, and all students new to the district each year. These screenings will be done starting in September. Screenings can also be performed at various other times during the year at parent or teacher request. Should you wish to opt your student out of vision and hearing screenings this year, please complete and return this form to us: Vision and Hearing Screening Waiver. Students who have difficulty with the initial screening are re-screened. If there still appears to be a difficulty, parents are notified, and follow-up by a health care provider is suggested.

We’re hiring part-time and substitute food service workers, and educational aides to support our school cafeterias, classrooms and playgrounds— and these roles fall within the school day schedule,

making them a great fit for anyone looking to work while students are in school.

You’ll be part of a friendly, team-oriented environment that helps fuel our students' learning every day.

Please check the www.uaschools.org for employment opportunities

While we know many students enjoy seeing their furry friends, dogs are not permitted on school property at any time, including during arrival and dismissal. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and comfort of all students and staff.

If you're walking your dog to school for pick-up or drop-off, please wait on the perimeter sidewalks off school grounds. Your child can meet you there at the designated dismissal area.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our school environment safe for everyone!

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Flyer Connection is our online “bulletin board” of opportunities for students and families in our schools from nonprofit organizations in our area.

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We are looking forward to an amazing year!