Hickory Ridge Highlights

This Wednesday October 28th and Thursday October 29th the 3rd graders will participate in the fall administration of the Ohio State Test in Reading - click here to read additional information.

Fall is in full swing, but winter weather will be here before we know it! We’re bringing back our popular student art contest to feature artwork on our social media pages during snow days. If your child would like to participate, they can submit scannable artwork to their school art teacher by November 27th. Click HERE for full details.

Just a reminder that students who are dropped off before 8:50 am will not have supervision. If you are riding an early drop off bus, students come into the cafeteria when the bus arrives. Safety Patrol is out at 8:45 am and supports our walkers on their way in.

Like many districts across Ohio, we’re looking for great people to join our bus driving team! If you or anyone you know might be interested, check out more details HERE or reach out to Heidi Armentrout at harmentrout@bcsoh.org.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Bailey

Principal

Hickory Ridge Elementary

330-273-0483

jamiebailey@bcsoh.org

October 2026

10/26 - Morning Announcements 8:00 am

10/26 - Good Vibe Guides

10/26 - Family First Night (No HW)

10/28 - 3G ELA OST - some adjusted specials

10/28 - BookWorms K-2 3:30 pm

10/29 - 3G ELA OST - adjusted schedule

10/29 - HOUSE MEETING 2:30

10/30 - Trunk or Treat 9-11:30 am

10/30 - Halloween Parade (outside if weather permits) 1:45 pm class parties to follow at 2:00 pm

November 2026

11/2 - No School - Teacher Inservice Day

11/3 - No School - Voting Day - CONFERENCES 11am-7pm

11/4 - Book Worms K-2 3:30 pm

11/6 - Puzzle Club 7:45 am

11/6 - PTG Popcorn Day

11/9 - Morning Announcements

11/9 - Good Vibe Guides 3:15 Dress Rehearsal

11/10 - Veteran's Day Concert 4G/5G

11/10 - Growing Up Gardeners 3:30 pm

11/12 - 1G to BHS for a Play

11/12 - Healthy Hound dogs Group 1 7:45 am

11/12 - Fire Drill

11/13 - Good Vibe Guides Teaching HS Health

11/16 - Morning Announcements 8:00 am

11/16 - Good Vibe Guides Group 2 Rehearsal 3:15

11/17 - Book Worms 3:30 pm

11/17 - Growing Up Gardeners 3:30 pm

11/19 - Healthy Hound Dogs Group 2 7:45 am

11/20 - Puzzle Club 7:45 am

11/20 - Good Vibe Guides Group 2 at BHS

11/23 - Morning Announcements 8:00 am

11/24 - House Meeting 2:30 pm

11/24 - PTG Deck the Halls

11/25-11/27 - Thanksgiving Break

11/30 - Morning Announcements 8:00 am

The National Family Partnership (NFP) is proud to announce the theme for the 2026 Red Ribbon Week: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free ".™ Created by Ava Tackett, a student at Griswold Middle School in Connecticut, the theme reminds young people that everyday choices can be acts of courage and leadership. Students do not need special powers to be heroes. They can make a difference by making healthy decisions, supporting their friends and becoming positive examples in their schools and communities.

Join us for a spirit week for Red Ribbon Week!

26-'27 PTG email distribution

If you wish to be on the 2026-2027 distribution list please sign up using the below link.

2026-2027 PTG Email Distribution

Trunk or Treat

Our 4th Annual Trunk or Treat event will be on Friday, October 30th from 9:00 - 11:30 AM

Dine to Donate

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Chipotle Dine to Donate last week! Upcoming Dine to Donates are Panda Express (December 11th) and Dairy Queen (March 16th).

Get to Know Our Teacher's Favorite Things

Want to make a teacher’s day? Get to know our teachers a little better by checking out their Favorite Things! From favorite snacks and drinks to hobbies, restaurants, and classroom supplies, this is a fun way to discover the little things that bring our teachers joy. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift, a way to show appreciation, or simply want to get to know the amazing people who make our school special, their Favorite Things are a great place to start!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wMMrsBKLQDe6uBgvm3TAUXzvkXG1pu0quTv0usJv3NA/edit?gid=514390586#gid=514390586

PTG Meetings

Our meetings take place at Hickory Ridge in the Pit. Upcoming meetings are:

November 18, 2026

January 13, 2027

February 24, 2027

April 7, 2027

May 12, 2027

Box Tops

Last year we earned $800 simply by scanning receipts! Let's see if we can beat that again this year. A flyer will be sent home with your student(s) if it has not already!

Save the Date:

Santa Shop: December 3rd & December 4th

We will be looking for volunteers to help students shop. Sign up link will be posted at the end of October.

As always, please reach out to the PTG email if you have any questions! We are looking forward to a GREAT '26-'27 school year!

Popcorn Fridays

PTG hosts Popcorn Fridays on the first Friday of each month.* If you missed the Popcorn Pass Sign Up, don’t worry, students can bring in money for Popcorn that Friday. Popcorn Friday Dates are below:

November 6, 2026

December 11, 2026

January 8, 2027

February 5, 2027

March 5, 2027

April 9, 2027

May 7, 2027

Happy Fall everyone! I hope everyone has settled into the school year nicely. Please reach out to me if you need any support for your child or have any questions about anything. My contact information is listed below.

We will be continuing with the Second Step lessons in October. This month we will be focusing on Bully Prevention. Your child(ren) will learn the definition of bullying, how to recognize it, refuse it and report it. They will also learn what a bystander is and how to help deter any bullying behavior at our school. Please continue to reinforce these concepts at home with your child(ren). See the parent links (listed below in this newsletter) for more information on this topic (and others) and how you can work with your child on these concepts at home to help with their social emotional learning.

Teach Your Child How to Put an End to Bullying at School

Parents often think that bullying is just a part of life, but it should be taken seriously. Bullied children often become anxious. Some end up not wanting to go to school. Kids that bully others are often in pain themselves. They can use aggressive behavior to cover up their shortcomings. To stop bullying from happening, parents can:

• Watch for symptoms that your child is being bullied. These may include withdrawal, a drop in grades, torn clothes or needing extra money or supplies.

• Listen to your child. Encourage them to talk about school and other kids. Ask about the walk or ride to and from school.

• Show your child how to protect themselves. Practice walking with confidence, role-play how to stand up for yourself verbally.

• If your child complains about another child, dig deeper. Children are often embarrassed or afraid to say they’re being bullied. When probed, a seemingly minor complaint might reveal a more serious problem.

• If your child is being bullied, tell the school. Teachers can take steps to ensure your child’s safety.

• Get together with other parents. Ensure that children in your neighborhood are supervised to, from and after school.

• Don’t be a bully yourself. Don’t yell, tease or hit others.

• Praise your child when they are kind toward others.

If you think your child may be a bully, get help. Talk to a teacher, counselor, principal or psychologist. Your child might be acting out feelings of insecurity, anger or loneliness.

Source: Parents Make the Difference!, The Parent Institute, a division of NIS, Inc.

The Second Step Program has a link that parents can utilize to reinforce the skills that their children have learned for the week. All you need to do is the following:

Use this link www.SecondStep.org then enter the following Activation Key:

Kindergarten- SSPK FAMILY70 Look for Lessons under Home Link

1st Grade-SSP1 FAMILY71 Look for Lessons under Home Link

2nd Grade-SSP2 FAMILY72 Look for Lessons under Home Link

3rd Grade-SSP3 FAMILY73 Look for Lessons under Home Link

4th Grade-SSP4 FAMILY74 Look for Lessons under Home Link

5th Grade-SSP5 FAMILY75 Look for Lessons under Home Link

Click here for PaySchools Central to register and create your account.

Also, any outstanding student class fees have been transferred to PaySchools. You will also have the option to pay any Athletic and Marching Band Pay to Participate fees through your PaySchools account.

There are no fees involved when paying your student's fees online.

There will be a small transaction fee for the Meal Accounts.

• Credit/Debit Cards (Transactions less than $25.00) $1.65 per transaction

• Credit/Debit Cards (Transactions $25 to $49.99) $2.00 per transaction

• Credit/Debit Cards (Transactions greater than $49.99) 4.5%

• Electronic Check (All transaction amounts) $1.75 per transaction

Several PaySchool links are provided below. At the bottom of each informational document, you will find PaySchools customer service contact information. Feel free to reach out to PaySchools if you encounter a problem when creating your account.

If you have a district-related question regarding your fees please contact Tina Campbell, Administrative Assistant to the Treasurer, at tcampbell@bcsoh.org. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with this transition.

PaySchools Parent Registration

PaySchools Free and Reduced Application

PaySchool Meal Account

Website: https://www.bcsoh.org/Domain/12
Location: 4628 Hickory Ridge Avenue, Brunswick, OH, USA
Phone: (330) 273-0483
Twitter: @BCSDHRidge