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Craddock's Weekly Update

The Final Weekly Update of the School Year! Happy Summer!

Craddock's WeeklyUpdateThe Final Weekly Update of the School Year! Happy Summer!
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Happy, happy summer Craddock families!


While some days feel like they last forever, the majority of the school year absolutely flies by! Wednesday we paid tribute to four AMAZING educators, who have given so much of their time, energy and lives to the students and staff of Craddock - Speech Pathologist Pam Altman, Occupational Therapist Leslie Lucas, PE Teacher Gretchen Jessel and Library Assistant Barb Kudley. They are all headed to retirement and we are at a loss for words at how amazing these ladies are and just how much they have given Craddock. They each truly leave a legacy behind that is filled with the hugest hearts, kindest smiles and warmest feelings all around. We will miss each of them greatly and wish each of them the very best as they begin the next steps of their journeys!


Thursday brought our school-wide clap out for our second graders and then Lunch on the Lawn! I have not met a more genuine, funny, hard-working and kind group of students! We will greatly miss their amazing personalities walking throughout the Craddock hallways next year!


This is my final communication to you for the 25-26 school year! Thank you for your endless support, patience and grace with us throughout the year! The Craddock staff wishes you the most amazing summer ever, filled with lots of great health, happiness and new memories! Soak up every single day, even the ordinary ones!


I will send an update in late June/early July and then begin regular weekly communication with all our 1st and 2nd grade families again at the beginning of August! Placements will be out via email on August 10th and our first day back for students whose last names begin with A-L is Tuesday, August 18th, M-Z is Wednesday, August 19th and ALL students report together for the first time on Thursday, August 20th! Lots more to come in the coming months!


Take care and best wishes for the happiest summer ever!


Kim Stewart, Principal

kmstewart@aurora-schools.org

330-562-3175 (office)

216-849-2552 (cell)

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Congratulations Trimester 3 All-Stars! Congratulations Trimester 3 All-Stars!

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1st Grade Supply List 26-27

1st Grade Supply List 26-27

Aurora City Schools Craddock Elementary School 105 Hurd Rd. Aurora, Ohio 44202 First Grade School Supply List 2026-2027 Supplies (no labels necessary) 1 large book bag with zippers only 3 pocket folders labeled with your child's name. 1 each - red, blue, green 1 good quality...

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2nd Grade Supply List  26-27

2nd Grade Supply List 26-27

Aurora City Schools Craddock Elementary School 105 Hurd Rd. Aurora, Ohio 44202 Second Grade School Supply List 2026-2027 Supplies 1 large book bag with zippers only (no wheels, trapper keeper or mechanical pencils) 3 Highlighters - different colors 3 plastic pocket folders - 1...

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Click Here to Order School Supplies for the 26-27 School Year
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Craddock End of the Year Art Newsletter
Craddock Blacklight Art Show
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Craddock's Summer Reading Log

We would love for all of our students to spend some time "Pigging Out on Books" this summer! The reading log is connected below! Make sure to put your name on it and bring it back to your teacher in August!

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Portage County Families Clothing Voucher Program for Back-to-School

For one week only, families can walk into OhioMeansJobs on South Chestnut Street and leave with vouchers the same day.


From June 22-June 26, staff will be available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. After that first week, applications can still be dropped off through July 31, with vouchers arriving in about 10 days.


Applications can be picked up at:

  • Portage County OhioMeansJobs Center, 253 S. Chestnut St., Ravenna
  • Portage County Job and Family Services, 449 S. Meridian St., Ravenna, second floor


Residents can also apply online at www.portagecounty-oh.gov/jfs.

Officials said there is limited funding and applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Applicants must reside in Portage County.

Click Here for Video #1 - Introduction to the Essential Plan
Click Here for Video #2 - The Heart of the Plan: A New 1-3 Elementary
Click Here for Video #3 - Triage Items
Click Here for Video #4 - The New Grade Configuration PK-5
Click Here for Video #5 - The Basics of a School Bond
Click Here for Video #6 - Student Flow and Enrollment Projections
Click Here for Video #7 - Safety and Security in the New Elementary Design
Click Here for Video #8 - The New Transportation Facility
Click Here for Video #9 - The Ripple Effect: How Schools Impact the Community
Click Here for Video #10 - State Partnership
Click Here for Video #11 - The Cost of Demolition and Abatement
Click Here for Video #12 - The New Home for the Board of Education
Click Here for Video #13 - The Essential Plan's Full Financial Picture
Click Here for Video #14 - The Student Experience
Click Here for Video #15 - Voter Decision: Key Dates and Next Steps
Click Here for the ACSD's Essential Plan Site
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Mark Your Calendar

MAY

  • Thursday, 5/28 - Trimester 3 Ends

JUNE

  • Friday, 6/05 - GATHER Narratives are LIVE for Trimester 3
Click Here for Summer Gifted Programming Options

Trimester 3 Gather Reports Go Live Friday, June 5th! Trimester 3 Gather Reports Go Live Friday, June 5th!

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Click Here to Access the Gather Site
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One Final Message from Craddock's School Counselor, Mrs. Schnur

Hello Craddock Families!


I cannot believe summer break is right around the corner! This year went so fast! I am so glad to have worked alongside your student(s) for yet another school year. It is such a privilege! I will greatly miss our second grade students who I have gotten to know these past two years but wish them the best of luck at Leighton! They are going to do such great things and I cannot wait to see all they accomplish. I am already looking forward to welcoming our first graders back in August as second graders and getting to know all of our new first grade students!


Our May career lesson was a huge success! I want to thank all of the family members who shared a video with me. The students enjoyed this lesson so much, as did the staff! It was so cool to learn about the careers of people in our community. I think it is so important to expose our students to different careers as they might spark a new interest in them and help them grow.


In my August update I will include a link to a google form that will allow you to share any information with me about the social emotional needs of your child. On this form there will also be a section to make me aware of any additional needs your family may have or other ways I can support you. Be on the lookout for that at the end of the summer!


I recently found out about a free online program through the state of Ohio called “The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program”. This is a great resource to check out if you’re looking for some guidance on how to support your child's development and well-being! I have linked the website below! This could be a great resource to check out over the summer!

Learn More about The Triple P!

Here is a fun, optional resource to complete this summer that focuses on social emotional learning!

Summer SEL packet.pdf

Thank you for all of your support this school year and I look forward to partnering with you again soon for another successful and fun school year! :)

Have a fun and safe summer! I can’t wait to hear all about it!


Take care,

Claudia Schnur

330-562-3175 ext. 1135


cschnur@aurora-schools.org

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Aurora Elementary PTO 😀 Aurora Elementary PTO 😀

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Craddock Elementary School

Email: kmstewart@aurora-schools.org
Website: www.aurora-schools.org
Location: 105 Hurd Road, Aurora, OH, USA
Phone: 330-562-3175
Twitter: @CraddockSchool

Kim Stewart
kmstewart@aurora-schools.org
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