Bogan Weekly News

Happy Friday!

The weather has been perfect this week and our students have enjoyed playing at recess with their friends. Our kindergarten through third grade students had bus safety training today. They did a great job practicing bus expectations!

Please remember that we do not have school on Monday or Tuesday. We will see everyone back in the building on Wednesday, September 3rd. We hope you have a relaxing holiday weekend!

Sincerely,

Dr. Kirsten Cannon, Principal

Safety at school is our #1 priority, which includes ensuring safety on the school buses. In the last week, we have had multiple bus write-ups reported to Dr. Cannon. The following Bus Code of Conduct is outlined in Talawanda's Code of Conduct:

First Referral: Student/Principal Conference. Will result in a verbal warning and a conference between the student and building administrator. Documentation of the referral and meeting will be mailed home.

Second Referral: Will result in a conference between the student and a building administrator, a phone call to parent, and documentation of student misconduct report mailed home.

Third Referral: Will result in a conference with the student, phone conference with parent, and 3-day suspension. The administrator will document and mail home the conference summary.

Fourth Referral: Will result in a conference between the student, parent, driver, and administrator with a 5-day bus suspension.

Fifth Referral: Will result in a conference between the student, parent, driver, and administrator with a removal from the bus until the end of the semester or for a minimum of 10 days.

Please talk with your children about the following safety expectations on the bus:

Stay seated: Remain in your seat, facing forward, with your feet on the floor and hands inside the bus.

Keep the aisle clear: Backpacks and other belongings should be stored under the seat or on your lap to keep the aisle free of obstacles.

Listen to the driver: Follow the driver’s instructions and pay attention to all announcements.

Don’t distract the driver: Avoid loud talking, shouting, or playing while the bus is moving to allow the driver to focus.

Wait for the driver’s signal before crossing: When getting off, if you need to cross the street, wait for the driver’s signal and always cross in front of the bus, not behind it.

Be alert and cautious: Look both ways when crossing and be mindful of cars that may not stop.

Student attendance is crucial to your student's success here at school.

The state of Ohio defines chronic absenteeism as a student being absent for 10% of the year for both unexcused AND excused. In addition, the state looks at hours that a student has missed school- not just days. This mean that tardies in the morning and early dismissals in the afternoon contribute to chronic absenteeism.

If your family has a fun trip planned, we absolutely encourage you to go and make those memories!! Please just be mindful of other days that your student is absent.

We will send monthly letters home if your child has reached 10% or more absences. This is a way for us to proactively share information with you about your child's attendance.

Please know that we are here to help!! Do not hesitate reach out if you have any questions or need assistance!

We are looking forward to hosting our first Coffee with the Principal event! Please use THIS Google Form to RSVP. Participation will be limited to 10 participants per date and is first come, first serve. If you are selected, you will receive an email.

We are starting our Bogan Brave tickets next week!

Bogan Brave Tickets: Students can receive tickets from any staff member when they are seen following the expectations throughout the building. The tickets will be turned into the office and Dr. Cannon will randomly draw tickets on Friday. If the student's ticket is drawn, they will come to the office to choose a prize!

Bogan Brave Student of the Month: Our PBIS Committee selected character traits that we would like to focus on each month. At the end of each month, students in each class will nominate a classmate who has demonstrated this trait to be the Student of the Month. The Student of the Month will receive a certificate, have their photo taken, and will receive a Good News Call Home from Dr. Cannon.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is back again this year! Please click the photo if you are interested in signing up your student!

As a reminder, you are able to add funds to your student's lunch account through the PaySchool Central. If your student's account reaches -$50 it will be rolled into your school fees. Please be mindful and keep your student's account current. You can use Talawanda EZ Pay, send a check or cash to the school office to take care of your student's balance.

Here is the lunch menu for September!

Hello parents and guardians!

We are off and running with the new school year and it has been such a joy to see your students come in with smiles and hugs each day. We have officially kicked off our Second Step classroom lessons. I will be in your student’s classroom every other week and we will be learning various concepts such as what it means to be a good friend, how to problem solve, how to be a good listener, etc. The kids have loved seeing me come in and I love seeing how excited they get when I open the door to their classroom.

As a reminder, if your student needs anything at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I can be reached at the following contact information:

Email: heidelh@talawanda.org

Phone: 513-273-3460

There is also a Google Form (click link) you can complete and I can follow up with details on support for your student.

On November 21st, I am planning a school-wide Career and Spark Day for our students. This day is an opportunity for people to come in and share about their careers and passions with the students. So far, I have commitments from various fields such as farming, engineering, electricians, cake decorating and more. If you have a career or a passion you’d love to come in and share with our students, please fill out THIS Google Form and I will be in touch with more details!

August:

29th: K-3 Bus Training

September

1st: NO SCHOOL: Labor Day

2nd: NO SCHOL: Teacher Professional Development Day

4th: Picture Day

6th: Bogan Bash: 2:00pm-4:00pm

9th: Coffee with the Principal- RSVP Only!

10th: Last Day of Mumkin Sale

16th: Coffee with the Principal- RSVP Only!

19th: NO SCHOOL: Teacher Data Collaboration Day

20th: Mumkin Pick-Up Day

30th: Dine to Donate: LaRosa's Oxford

October

9th: Picture Retake Day

14th: Parent/Teacher Conferences: 4:00pm-7:30pm

16th: Conferences: 4:00pm-7:30pm

17th: NO SCHOOL: Fall Break

24th: KNO: 6:30pm-9:00pm

November

3rd: Read-A-Thon Starts

4th: NO SCHOOL: Teacher Professional Development Day

13th: MobileEd Assembly (during school hours)

24th-28th: NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Break

December

13th: Winter Wonderland: 9:30am-11:30am

22nd-31st: NO SCHOOL: Winter Break

January

1st & 2nd: NO SCHOOL: Winter Break

5th: NO SCHOOL: Teacher Work Day

6th: NO SCHOOL: Teacher Data Collaboration Day

19th: NO SCHOOL: MLK Day

22nd: PTG Meeting: 6:30pm

30th: Bogan Boogie: 7:00pm-9:00pm

February

16th: NO SCHOOL: Presidents' Day

22nd: Bogan Skate: 3:00pm-4:00pm

25th: Spring Pictures

March

6th: KNO: 6:30pm-9:00pm

9th: Coin Wars Begins

12th: Parent/Teacher Conferences: 4:00pm-7:30pm

17th: Parent/Teacher Conferences: 4:00pm-7:30pm

17th: Coin Wars Ends

30th-31st: NO SCHOOL: Spring Break

April

1st-3rd: NO SCHOOL: Spring Break

14th: PTG Meeting: 6:30pm

6th: NO SCHOOL: Conference Exchange Day

23rd: Dine to Donate: Hitching Post

May

4th: NO SCHOOL: Teacher Data Collaboration Day

5th: NO SCHOOL: Teacher Professional Development Day

21st: Last Day of School

Hello Parents and Guardians!

We’re excited to announce that our Fall Mumkins and Mumster Sale kicks off on Aug 27th, 2025!

But first — registration! It only takes 2 quick steps (less than a minute), and it’s the only way to get your personalized store link. No registration = no link!

Parent Registration:
https://boganelementaryptg.sowzer.com/parent-signup?step=welcome

Why register?
• You control what information you share — and we promise it stays within our Bogan Elementary PTG community. We never sell or share your data.

• You’ll receive a unique link to share with family, friends, and coworkers who love fresh flowers and want to support our school.

• You’ll get a few friendly reminders with important details — no spam, just the essentials.

Key Dates to Remember:
First Day of Sale: Aug 27th, 2025
Last Day of Sale: Sep 10th, 2025
Pickup Date: Sep 20th, 2025

This fundraiser is a BIG deal for our school! Your participation — whether by purchasing or simply sharing your link — makes a real impact. Every flower sold helps us grow, both literally and figuratively!

Register today so you don’t miss out. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to help.

Thank you for supporting our school!

Please click the photo to register!

Please click here for the Talawanda Community Events Page.