The Howl
The Weekly Newsletter for the Spencer Community
Week of November 2, 2026
Coming Up: Please Mark Your Calendars
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)
- 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
Headlines from Kellogg Avenue
No Miss November!
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!
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Extended Care: Champions
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
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
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
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.
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.
Wolfpack Athletics: Back the Pack!
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!