Blog Entries - 2017

December 21, 2017
TO-KNOW Have a Happy Holiday! Enjoy time with friends and family. See the bottom for January 3rd PD Schedule. TGRG Tutoring: There are 14 students eligible TGRG tutoring. If you are willing to give some time to make a difference
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December- 15, 2017
TO-KNOW Five more days until the Winter Break! Earlier today I sent out a “Learners Welcome” Survey (Link). I would appreciate it if you would provide me with feedback prior to January 12th. Thank you for
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Dec- 8, 2017
TO-KNOW Ten more days until the Winter Break! Please join me in welcoming Kyle Hilbert to the Springmyer Family. Kyle will be our new VARtek technician. He should be here multiple times during each week to support our technology
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December 1, 2017
TO-KNOW We have a big week of events next week. I thank you in advance for your flexibility. Let’s please be attentive to the students in our classrooms that do not celebrate Christmas. When possible have alternative
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TO-KNOW .Hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable Thanksgiving Break! Just 29 days until Christmas! Planning Calendar (Yearly Planning Calendar) Monday 11/27 Welcome back! There will
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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NOV- 10th, 2017
TO-KNOW FOUR DAY WEEK FOLLOWED BY A WEEK OFF FOR THANKSGIVING! Because we just met for Professional Learning Day I am going to cancel the Staff Meeting that was scheduled for 11/14. Please use this time to finalize plans for the
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Nov-3rd, 2017
TO-KNOW Thank you for braving the arctic conditions this week while the boiler was being repaired. IMPORTANT: TIme change this weekend. Fall Back 1 hour. IMPORTANT: Because we stayed until 8:00 on conference nights and some
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Oct- 27th, 2017
TO-KNOW THANK YOU! Words can’t express our thank to Erin Linde for her service as Long-Term Substitute in 2nd grade. She did an awesome job and really became part of our staff. If you get the chance wish her well before her last
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TO-KNOW Thank you for your willingness to work with the complicated agenda on Monday’s Inservice Day. Please make sure that you check back in on the agenda and “X” out the things that have been completed (Link).
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TO-KNOW This is a big edition because I attended a District Office Day on Wednesday and got a lot of information. THANK YOU to Jessica Abrams and Molly Phillips for their work on the Walk-A-Thon (Thank them if you see
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Sept. 6th, 2017
TO-KNOW BIG WEEK THIS WEEK! THANK YOU to Jessica Abrams and Molly Phillips for their work on the Walk-A-Thon (Thank them if you see them). Early results indicate that we have raised more money than we did last year! IMPORTANT
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Sept 29, 2017
TO-KNOW Thank you to everyone for truly being a family and making us one of the largest teams, in Cincinnati, this coming Sunday. #TamiSTRONG Thank you to the fifth grade for participating in the Hurricane Relief assembly this
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TO-KNOW Please park on Springmyer Drive next week during Dads and Donuts. I appreciate your support with this. Our first set of Common Assessments should be happening if they haven’t already. Please remember to schedule a
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Sept- 15th, 2017
TO-KNOW State Report Card has been released (Link). We will be taking some time to unpack this over the next several weeks. Please join me in welcoming Emily Menendez- Aponte as our new Children’s Hospital School-Based
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Sept- 8th, 2017
TO-KNOW HIghly Qualified Teacher (HQT) documents have been placed teacher mailboxes. Please complete these and return them to the office prior to September 21st. If you need assistance please let me know. The Advisory Team met to
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Sept- 1st, 2017
TO-KNOW Thank you to 3-5 teachers, and others, for doing an excellent job at the Curriculum Night on 8/29/2017. It was a late night but filled with very valuable parent contact and information. I sincerely apologize for not reserving
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TO-KNOW THIS IS SPRINGMYER! Sorry about saying Delshire on the announcements on Wednesday. Old habits …. Please join me in welcoming Pattie Asebrook, our new Instructional Assistant, and a former Springmyer student. Pattie
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Aug- 18th, 2017
TO-KNOW Thank you to Diane Criswell for hosting the first staff gathering of the year! Thank you to everyone for making the first week a success. Take some time this weekend to relax, cool off and get ready for our first FULL week
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Aug- 11th, 2017
TO-KNOW Thank you for making the first two days a positive experience! I believe that we are going to have a great year. Congratulations to the following recipients of OHAEF grants this year: Berting (2nd & 3rd Grade Musicals);
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Aug- 4th,2017
TO-KNOW Announcement: It is official …. We have air conditioning in the cafeteria! A few words from Building Maintenance/Safety: 1) If you have holes in your window screens please let Sarah know. We will attempt to repair or
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July, 28th, 2017
TO-KNOW WARNING: I’m reminded of the little message that is printed at the bottom of the rear view mirror in your car: “Objects are closer than they appear.” Squeeze everything you can from these last few days of
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July 21st, 2017
TO-KNOW Congratulations to Amanda Luebbe with the birth of her son Barrett Luebbe 1:16 on 7/18/2017 (9 lbs. 7 oz. and 21 inches). Thank You to our dedicated PTA Partners (Kristi Murphy and Family) that came in on a humid Friday
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July- 14th, 2017
TO-KNOW Did you see this (Link)? It appears that the state will not be administering the 4th grade Social Studies Test this year. One fewer test to administer this year! There will be a “Springmyer 17-18 Theme- Brainstorming
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July- 7th, 2017
Here is your SPG Weekly Newsletter! Let’s do something AMAZING this week! TO-KNOW Congratulations on the 16-17 AIR Results! Thank you to each of you for what you have done to make a positive impact on the lives of our
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June- 30, 2017
Here is your SPG Weekly Newsletter! Let’s do something AMAZING this week! TO-KNOW I was on vacation this week so there is not a lot of new information in this edition. There is a new article to read. Vinyard Church has
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June- 23 2017
TO-KNOW Thank you to everyone that has come in and spent some time introducing themselves and helping me to know more about Springmyer and the awesome things that we do. If you would like to schedule a time send me an
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June-16 2017
TO-KNOW If you actively use Accelerated Reader and STAR in your classroom you may be interested in joining the Renaissance Royals Program. This program provides teachers with a few benefits that may interest you. To sign-up go to the
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May 14, 2017
TO-KNOW I will be leaving at about 2:30 pm on Tuesday. That is the only time that I will be out of the building this week (that I am currently aware of!). There is also a chance that I will be out on Wednesday afternoon. This Tuesday and Wednesday is Moms
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May 7, 2017
TO-KNOW A reminder that I am out of the building all day on Monday and Tuesday. Brian Conners and Emily Winkle will be working together to provide coverage. The standard disclaimer applies...coverage is based on who is available and is not a reflection of
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April 30, 2017
TO-KNOW Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Let's get this week started off right! Please plan on enjoying some Munchkins, iced coffee and/or juice on Monday morning. It will be in the faculty lounge. And let's keep it going! Please feel free to enjoy
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April 23, 2017
TO-KNOW This Wednesday is Secretaries Day! I wanted to take the opportunity to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Cyndi for all that she does to keep our building running smoothly, ensuring all of our needs are met (and doing it with a smile!). And also a HUGE THANK
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April 16, 2017
TO-KNOW The SPG Advisory Team is meeting on Wednesday, April 19. We will be discussing plans for collecting student Chromebooks, end-of-year events, the future of Ready, Set, Read!, and thoughts on computer-based subscriptions (e.g., Learning Farm) for
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March 26, 2017
TO-KNOW Thank you for all that offered support to One Hope, One Heart, whether as a player, volunteer, or attendee! And a BIG thanks to Brenda for taking a lead role in organizing this important fundraiser for our District’s
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March 19, 2017
TO-KNOW A reminder that this Tuesday, March 21 at 1:45 pm is the in-school performance of “The Princess and the Pea,” this year’s Encore Musical. It will likely last until almost dismissal time. Thanks to all who are
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March 12, 2017
TO-KNOW I am continuing to work with Vartek on the connectivity issues that we experienced last week. In the meantime, if you are having ongoing connectivity issues beyond those that are impacting the whole building, please submit a ticket and let me
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March 5, 2017
TO-KNOW How can it already be the end of third quarter?! A reminder that the bucket is now open and will close on March 18. Thank you for all of your efforts during what can be a hectic and stressful time of year. You make a true, lasting impact
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February 26, 2017
TO-KNOW I will be at District Office all day on Friday for our monthly principals’ meeting. EJ will be covering for me (assuming he can find a sub). This Tuesday is Fine Arts Night! A friendly reminder if you signed up to bring
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February 19, 2017
TO-KNOW I will be out all day on Tuesday. Emily Winkle will be covering for me. Andrea will be out from 9-1 on Wednesday. A reminder that our PTA is now offering mini-grants to fund special classroom activities and enrichment
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February 12, 2017
TO-KNOW Class pictures are on Monday in the Library. Please line students in up in height order. The schedule is available here. The Science Festival is this Thursday, with the theme “The Language of Learning Science.” We will
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February 5, 2017
TO-KNOW I will (unfortunately!) be out of the building on three days this week: I will be at District on Wednesday morning (2/8) until about 12:30 pm and Thursday afternoon (2/9) from 1:15 pm until the end of the day. I will be on call and
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January 29, 2017
TO-KNOW A couple of calendar-related updates/reminders: I will be leaving the building at 2pm on Monday. The in-school performance of the 2nd grade musical is this Tuesday at 9am in the gym. Monday is our last day of reading sessions
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January 22, 2017
TO-KNOW On Monday afternoon, I will begin afternoon announcements at 2:45pm. This will allow time for me to review new dismissal procedures for carpool while providing you time to answer any follow-up questions that students might have about
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January 15, 2017
TO-KNOW The Hamilton County Council of PTAs has shared information about three educator scholarships to support graduate study, each worth $400. More information about each scholarship and deadlines is available here. The in-school
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January 8, 2017
TO-KNOW I hope that you enjoyed the first snow day of the year! In the case of a cold weather day (in which staff report and students stay home), please refer to this plan. A summary of the cold weather day plan: All teachers will report to
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January 1, 2017
TO-KNOW Our January faculty meeting is this Tuesday, beginning promptly at 3:20pm in the Library. Please bring your laptop. We will be discussing details about our upcoming Read-a-Thon. Our Winter AIMSWeb screening date is set for Tuesday,
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