Issue 12 Q & A

Issue 12 Q & A evening Thursday Nov 3, GEHS PAC, 7:00
Glen Este High School-Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Please mark your calendars and spread the word.
This is open to West Clermont parents and to the general public.

Organized by Citizens for West Clermont Schools

Dr. Brooks, Alana, M.E., Mr. Spieser will serve as our core to field questions. Board members, Principals and Citizens for West Clermont Schools are encouraged to attend to speak to attendees and show support.

Nov 1st PTSO MTG. Guest speaker

Our president, Kathy, received this email below from the Amelia Middle School PTO and would like to share it with all of you.  A big thank you to AMSPTO for opening this session up to all of us.

Hello,

I just want to let everyone know Alana Cropper the Treasurer for West Clermont and a Board member will be at our next meeting scheduled Tues. Nov. 1st at 7:00 in the library at the AMS.  WE are opening this up to other schools also to provide an opportunity for Q & A and information pertinent to the upcoming Levy issue 12 on Nov. 8th.  Please attend and invite others as this is a great opportunity to clarify any concerns.

 

Issue 12 Q & A evening Thursday Nov 3, GEHS PAC, 7:00

Please mark your calendars and spread the word. 

This is open to West Clermont parents and to the general public.

Organized by Citizens for West Clermont Schools

Dr. Brooks, Alana, M.E., Mr. Spieser will serve as our core to field questions.  Board members, Principals and Citizens for West Clermont Schools are encouraged to attend to speak to attendees and show support. 

Reminders from Newsletter

* School hours are 9:00-3:00 (students can enter the building at 8:45)

* Late arrival- After 9:00 you must park and sign-in your child in the office as tardy (this counts on their attendance)

* School Fees are $50 for the 2011-2012 school year

West Clermont Opportunity

Recently our PTO President was sent some information from a parent from Merwin about a program opening up in our West Clermont community to offer our children similar opportunities to learn about the arts as they would in a school setting if offered.  Here is some information from that letter:

"There is a new Center for the Arts that is opening up at 1118 Ferris Road.  It is called Second Story. 

I have no affiliation with the center but have become involved in launching it because I feel strongly about the positive impact the arts play on our community and kids. 

 

Jim Jung, the founder, and I have been working together and both feel that with your help, we can provide a fun, safe environment in which WT students and their families can experience the arts.  Second Story is having a "Free Sampler" Open House on Saturday, October 29th from 1pm-5pm.  We will provide and sort all print materials needed for your students as well as any announcement needs for your newsletters and all-calls.  In exchange, Second Story will give you $5.00 for every registration that it generates.  Because classes typically run on an 8 week cycle, this would be a long-term relationship of building into our students.  It is really that simple.  I will coordinate everything and all you have to do it sit back and watch another fundraiser take off.

 

Attached is a letter from Jim Jung, the founder of Second Story, a sample of the registration form, and the flyer which would be distributed to the students.

 

I have been distributing postcards/flyers in order to promote and bring the arts to our community. Actually, a couple of weeks ago, your principal allowed me to distribute them to all her students.  I strongly believe that arts of all types (whether it be theater, drawing, sculpting, music, photography, etc,) are imperative to build a well-rounded education and individual. 

 

Physiologically, the human brain consists of 2 parts, the left and the right hemisphere.  The left brain is used in logical thinking and analytical processes.  This is typically what is trained in school work that consists of math, reading and science.  The right brain is used in emotional perception, intuition and creativity.  It is the right brain that is mainly used when a person is involved in creative endeavors such as the arts.  It is this part of the brain that typical school environment neglects to train. 

Children who regularly participate in a comprehensive arts program are four-times more likely to be elected to class office; four-times more likely to be in a math or science fair, and four-times more likely to win an award for writing, according to research published by Americans for the Arts."

What do you think?  There will be info coming out soon for you to take a closer look at what this program has to offer.  Hey, nothing wrong with looking at all aspects of our children's learning.  Even if it isn't through the school system.

First Final Day Fun Day at WT

On the last day of each month all students will participate in a fun activity that will focus on one of four areas;music, art, literacy or physical activity.  Teachers will work together with their grade level to create activities that will be fun and engaging for all students.

We are asking that parents help us kick off our 1st event by sending in snacks for students.  Snack foods will be shared across all grade levels.

Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade: Juice boxes or Juice pouches.  3rd, 4th and 5th grade:  bags of pretzels or gold fish crackers.

You can begin sending in items immediately.  Be sure to have your snacks and drinks here NO LATER THAN October 28th!

October 31st will also be team spirit day at WT.  Students should dress in their favorite team gear.  Bobcat Spirit items will be handed out all day to the ultimate fans.

Calendar Added

Hello everyone!  Wanted to let you know that we have added a calendar to the blog. At this time, it is located at the bottom of the page.  If I can figure out how to move it up and proportion it, I sure will!  But for now, scroll on down to take a peek.  If I have missed any important dates go ahead and send me the info.  Thanks all!  Hey, we're getting there guys!

Skating Party this week!

Ready for another fun night of skating?  Well let's do it! Let's also see if we can get even MORE people there this time.  What fun!
Add this to your calendar so we can have a great turn out and get to know other parents and kids from WT!

What:  SKATING PARTY
When:  Thursday, October 27
Time:  6:00-8:00pm
Where:  Beechmont Rollarena,3988 Commercial Blvd, Cincinnati, OH  45245 
              http://www.beechmontrollarena.com/

There are directions on the website along with other information.  Hope to see you there!  

Have a GREAT week everyone!

Weathers changing a bit out there this week.  Still beautiful coloring going on.  Everyone have a great week and remember there is NO school this Friday, October 21st.

October PTO Meeting

Hey everyone, just a little reminder that there will be a PTO meeting tomorrow evening.  We will meet at the Amelia Middle School in the cafeteria at 6:30pm.  Come on over and see what is going on in our child(rens) school.  Who knows, maybe there is something that you could really be a part of that is right up your alley!  Also, it's a good way to get involved and let your voice be heard.


See you there!

10/9/11 WEEKLY UPDATE

• 10 /10/11 WC Board Meeting at 7:00


• 10/11/11 Picture Day at WT (another day will be announced for K and Pre-K's not a school)


• 10/12/11 WT PTO Meeting 6:30 at Amelia Middle Cafe'


• PTO Reminder: If you would like a levy sign please leave word in the office and Chrissy Willenbrink will contact you.


• School doors open at 8:45, most days students and busses have arrived by 9:00. If you bring your student to school after staff have entered the building your child is considered tardy. You will need to park and walk in to sign in your child. School ends at 3:00, most days dismissal is complete between 3:15 and 3:20. Please make arrangements to have your child picked up on time each day.

**FIVE IMPORTANT UPDATES**

Cookie Dough Orders Due-MUST be turned in by Friday, October 7^th.

Friday Oct. 7-Interims Go Home

Wednesday, Oct. 12 @ 6:30-PTO Meeting Amelia Middle School Library

Tuesday, October 11-Picture Day

Friday, October 21-No School-Teacher In-Service (Retake Day 11/30 and or M/W Kdg. & Preschool)