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The Howl

The Weekly Newsletter for the Spencer Community

The HowlThe Weekly Newsletter for the Spencer Community

Week of November 2, 2026 Week of November 2, 2026

Coming Up: Please Mark Your Calendars Coming Up: Please Mark Your Calendars

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This Week at School

Monday, November 2: No School (Furlough Day)

Tuesday, November 3: No School (Election Day)

Wednesday, November 4:

  • Fall Sports Banquet

Thursday, November 5:

Friday, November 6:

Saturday, November 7: Prospective Student Open House (11:00-1:00)


Coming Up:
  • Picture Retake Day: November 9
  • PTSO Restaurant Night Fundraiser (Shake Shack): November 10
  • Spencer's Got Talent Show: November 13 (7:00 PM)
  • Science Benchmark Testing: November 16-20
  • No School (Thanksgiving Holiday): 23-27
  • Winter EOC Retakes Window: November 30-December 18
  • Math Benchmark Testing: November 30-December 4
  • Reading Benchmark Testing: December 7-11
  • Q2 Advisory Day: December 16
  • No School (Winter Break): December 21-January 1
  • No School (Staff Professional Development Day): January 4
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Headlines from Kellogg Avenue Headlines from Kellogg Avenue

No Miss November!

On Wednesday, we will be holding our Quarter 1 Attendance Raffle! All students who achieved 97% during Quarter 1 will be entered to win one of four Amazon Gift Cards!


Now we're celebrating No Miss November--In November we only have 13 instructional days! Every student who has 100% attendance in the month of November will be entered to win a gift card, too! You can do it, Wolfpack!

Thank you to Tarvin Plumbing!

I wanted to share our collective gratitude to Tarvin Plumbing who extended their generosity to support a Spencer family who needed some assistance. Thank you so much to this exceptional partner for showing up for our Wolfpack!

PTSO Sponsored Scholastic Book Fair, November 30 - December 4 PTSO Sponsored Scholastic Book Fair, November 30 - December 4

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November 30 - December 4
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Extended Care: Champions Extended Care: Champions

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No School? Join us for an ALL DAY CAMP!

School doors closing? That is when we shine brightest! Join us Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, or Monday through Wednesday, November 23 - 25 at Champions® All Day Camp. Your 3rd-8th grader will stay busy gobbling up activities all day. They’ll learn fresh skills, stay active outdoors, and make new friends—all while laughing and having fun in a safe, familiar environment. More information here.

Support PACK Staff Support PACK Staff

Our Support PACK

Looking for Support for Your Student? Have Questions? Reach out to a member of our Support PACK:


  • School Social Worker: Ms. Regan Kitzmiller (kitzmir@cpsboe.k12.oh.us)
  • School Counselor: Ms. Addie Owens (owensad@cpsboe.k12.oh.us)
  • School Psychologist: Ms. Myra Thomas (thommyr@cpsboe.k12.oh.us)
  • Intervention Specialists: Ms. Erin McGlone and Ms. Krista Fehring-Gustavsson (mcglone@cpsboe.k12.oh.us and gustavk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us)
  • 504 Coordinator: Ms. Krista Fehring-Gustavsson (gustavk@cpsboe.k12.oh.us)
  • School Based Mental Health Therapist: Ms. Addie Smith (Best Point) (asmith@bestpoint.org or smitade@cpsboe.k12.oh.us)
  • Care Coordinator: Ms. Kyndal Scott (Best Point) (Kscott@bestpoint.org)
  • School Resource Coordinator: Ms. Karen Hordinski (hordink@cpsboe.k12.oh.us)

Check This Out: Mental Health and Wellbeing Webinar Check This Out: Mental Health and Wellbeing Webinar

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The Success Trap: How to Support Kids in a High Pressure World

Our partners at 1N5 are hosting a webinar led by Dr. Stuart Slavin which provides tools and research based practices to help support our young people cope with anxiety and depression and to help spot perfectionism without stifling ambition.

From Our Resource Coordinator From Our Resource Coordinator

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Newly Stocked: Wolfpack and Hawk Food and Clothing Pantry

The Wolfpack/Hawk Food & Clothing Pantry welcomes our families! Use this link to review what we have in the food pantry and/or to place an order for a food pick up. We also welcome parent/guardians to shop in person. Let us know if we can support your family at this time.

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Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday Support. Get Help. Give Help

We care deeply about our community and want to make sure everyone feels supported this holiday season. Even though the holidays feel far away, we are already preparing our Thanksgiving Baskets, Holiday Giving Tree, and winter coat drives. If your family could use a little extra support this year, please fill out this quick survey to let us know how we can help.


Interested in donating to the school pantry? We update this Amazon list with the clothing, hygiene and food items currently needed. Please ship to "Resource Room" at school, 3555 Kellogg Ave, 45226. Thank you for your support!

Food Resources Support List

Please use this link to access food resources in the southeast Cincinnati region.

CPS Night at XU Men's Basketball
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Wolfpack Athletics: Back the Pack! Wolfpack Athletics: Back the Pack!

🐺 Visit our Athletics Homepage! 🐺

Fall Sports Banquet: November 4, 2026

We will be gathering to celebrate the following teams who have completed their amazing fall seasons!


  • Elementary, Junior High and High School Soccer
  • Cross Country
  • Junior High and High School Volleyball
  • Tennis

Please join us from 5:00-6:30 in the Cafeteria!

Our PTSO: Stay Connected! Our PTSO: Stay Connected!

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