Dear Waite Families:
Spring is here! We have a busy two months ahead at Waite as we approach the end of the 2025-2026 school year.
State Testing:
April marks the start of spring Ohio State Testing (OST - see the schedule below). Please make sure your children get a good night of sleep and enjoy a healthy breakfast on the morning of testing days. Students in grades 3-5 will complete OSTs in math and ELA. 5th grade students will also complete a science OST. These assessments are an opportunity for students to celebrate their learning. They are important; however, we try to focus on the celebration of learning and not put a lot of stress on our students. We only expect them to do their best. Please let me know if you have any questions about spring testing.
Student Absence/Dismissal Changes:
Please remember to call the office to report a student absence. Please do not email the office or contact your child's teacher. The office must be informed via phone call of a student absence. Thank you for your cooperation.
Also, if your child will have a change in their dismissal procedure (bus versus car pickup, etc) please contact the office (school attendance line) directly. Do not contact your child's teacher or ask your child to tell their teacher of the change. This is the same procedure for reporting that you will need to pick up your child early for an appointment. Please contact the office. The main office must be informed of these scenarios directly. Thank you for your cooperation.
Waite Attendance Line: 330.636.4504
March School Highlights:
Yearbook Sale Ended
Parent Conferences
United Way Read to Me Day
Field Trip, Grade 2, Playhouse Square
PTO Son and Someone Special Event
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
KidScripts Performance
Grade 5 Music Program, HS Middle Stage
PTO Meeting
Spring Picture Day
PTO Monsters Family Night
Spring Break
We look forward to another fun month of learning and growth at Waite in April.
Please read on for important information and updates.
Sincerely,
Mr. Mattie
Waite, Principal
