Five Points Elementary Newsletter
February 19, 2023
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Calendar & Event Information
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February 20 - Presidents Day - NO SCHOOL
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February 28 - PEACOC Black History Month Essay Contest Due
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March 3-10 - Spring Book Fair
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March 6 - 2nd & 4th Grade Art Show, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
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March 6-10 - Moms' Morning, 7:15-8:00 a.m. (see details below)
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March 9 - Parent Teacher Spring Conferences, 4:30-8:00 p.m.
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March 10 - End of 3rd Quarter
- March 15 - Early Release, students dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
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March 16 - Spring Picture Day
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April 3-7 - No School/Spring Break
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April 13 & 14 - 5th Grade ELA OST
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April 17 & 18 - 4th Grade ELA OST
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April 19 - Early Release, students dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
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April 20 & 21 - 3rd Grade ELA OST
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April 24 & 25 - 5th Grade Math OST
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April 26 & 27 - 3rd Grade Math OST
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May 1 & 2 - 4th Grade Math OST
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May 3 & 4 - 5th Grade Science OST
District Calendar
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Click on the ROAR image above to see our ROAR Pledge!
BORO STRONG - GO PANTHERS!
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Announcements for Parents
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Child Safety Matters Update
The Monique Burr Foundation Child Safety Matters Program has begun being implemented into the second through fifth grade classrooms at Dennis and Five Points Elementary. If you opted your child in to participate in the program, please be on the lookout for Parent Connection Letters that come home after each lesson.
Help us reinforce your child’s safety!
Ask your child about the 5 Safety Rules and to demonstrate the motions that go with them.
Ask your child who they chose as their Safe Adults.
Visit the website for additional information at www.mbfpreventioneducation.org and download the free “Child Safety Matters” app from the App Store or Google Play.
If you have questions on the Child Safety Matters curriculum, please contact your child’s counselor:
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Spring Picture Day -
Thursday, March 16th
Spring Picture day is scheduled for Thursday, March 16th
You may pre-order spring photos online.
DEADLINE TO ORDER ONLINE IS MARCH 13th or fill out the form that will come home from school and send with your child on picture day.
Spring photos are optional. We will only photograph your child individually if an order is placed online or with the order form.
All students will appear in the classroom group photo.
LINK TO ORDER ONLINE:
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Spring Scholastic Book Fair:
March 3rd - 10th
This year we will be having our Spring Scholastic Book Fair from March 3rd-March 10th. Sign up for an eWallet (using the link below) for a cashless, easy way for your student to shop at our book fair. No money to send in, nothing to be lost or given away, and easy for adults. Students will shop during their regular library day and time. However, online shopping for the fair will run from March 2nd-March 15th!
Book Fair Volunteers Needed
In order to make this event a success, we need your help! We are in need of several parent volunteers to help set-up for the Book Fair on March 2nd, as well as volunteers to assist in the library during the Book Fair each day. All volunteers must have updated fingerprints on file and be on the district's approved volunteer list in order to volunteer for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please click on the SignUpGenius link provided below.
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Moms' Morning & Spring Book Fair, March 6th-9th...
Be sure to RSVP Below!
Our Moms' Morning & Spring Book Fair will run from March 6th-9th! The Book Fair is just another great opportunity to raise funds for Five Points!
We invite you to start your day with a sweet treat, sharing this experience with all moms, grandmothers, or special role model in our students' lives. Donuts will be served from 7:15-8:00 a.m. in the FP cafeteria. We would also like to encourage you to stop by the Book Fair before leaving. We know all of you may have a special book in mind, so check it out. We look forward to seeing our Five Points families before school on one of the following four days:
- Monday, March 6th
- Tuesday, March 7th
- Wednesday, March 8th
- Thursday, March 9th
Additional Details:
All cars should park on the playground side of the school. The parking lot must be cleared by 8:00 a.m., as our buses will be arriving at this time. The gate will close at 7:45 a.m., so plan to arrive early.
When leaving, parents will need to exit on the north end of the parking lot, wrapping around the back of the building; yielding to the car line traffic at the northwest corner. Also, parents should not allow their child(ren) to go to their classroom. Parents should drop-off their child(ren) in the gym, beginning at 7:45 a.m. when they leave the building.
PLEASE BE SURE TO RSVP FOR THIS EVENT SO WE CAN ENSURE WE HAVE ENOUGH DONUTS FOR ALL!
*SEE THE QR CODE BELOW TO RSVP!
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Moms' Morning...
Calling all VOLUNTEERS
We are looking for early risers to help out on the mornings of March 6-9. Pour your coffee in a to-go cup, grab a friend, and help us pick up our 20-30 dozen donuts each day!
The job is simple...
- Arrive at the Walmart bakery in Franklin at 6:00a.m. to pick up our order.
- Deliver the donuts to Five Points Elementary by 6:30 a.m.
- Help unload donuts in the cafeteria.
We will also need volunteers to serve donuts each day before school!
If you are interested in volunteering for one of our Moms' Mornings, please click on the SignUpGenius link provided below!
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It's Yearbook Time!
You know your child will want the Five Points Elementary 2022-23 yearbook, so why wait to order?
Current cost to purchase is $25.
DEADLINE TO ORDER IS March 31st! Extras will not be ordered!
Want a PDF with the above dates & details? Click HERE!
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CAMP INVENTION ... Returns to SPRINGBORO
Spark your child’s curiosity and creativity with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Wonder! At Five Points Elementary from June 12 to June 16, campers in grades 2-6 will collaborate with friends to take on fun, hands-on STEM challenges. From building a mini skate park, to launching a pop-up shop, to transforming a robot into a stuffie; each experience adds up to an imagination-stretching, confidence-boosting summer.
Visit invent.org/mylocalcamp to secure your spot! Use promo code SUM25 by 3/30 to save $25... For returning Campers (alumni) Use promo code SUM35 by 2/15 to save $35.
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PEACOC Black History Essay Contest
PEACOC (Parents Empowering All Children of Color) is proud to announce its 3rd Annual Black History Month Video Essay Contest! The award categories are:
K-Grade 2: $50 for first place, $30 for second place and $25 for third place
Grades 3-5: $75 for first place, $60 for second place and $50 for third place
Click here for contest details.
The video essays are due by Tuesday, February 28th and the award ceremony will be by Zoom on Saturday, March 11th.
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Springboro Schools is Hiring!
Want to work with students?! We have the job for you! Springboro Schools is looking for engaging individuals who have a passion for working with students with special needs.
Full-Time Opportunities Available Now!
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School Fees
School fees may be paid on-line through PaySchools Central, or they may be paid by check. The check can be sent in with your child, and it should be made payable to Five Points Elementary. In the memo section of your check, you should write your child's name and note 'school fees'.
School fees for the 2022-23 school year are listed below:
2nd Grade: $89
3rd Grade: $89
4th Grade: $114
5th Grade: $108 ($130 for Camp Kern)
You may also pay by check; the check can be sent in with your child, and it should be made payable to Five Points Elementary. In the memo section of your check, you should write your child's name and note 'school fees'.
If you are unable to pay the entire balance at this time, we would be happy to assist you with designing a payment plan. Please contact Ms. Riegle, in the front office, to set up a payment plan.
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Brave Boro Bunch - Military Student Club
Five Points Elementary is a Purple Star School that is determined to support our military families and students! We have created a website to honor and support our military families at Five Points.
Additionally, we have created a military kids club where students who come from military backgrounds can join to connect with other children who face similar challenges and experiences. This club is called "The Brave Boro Bunch"... click HERE to sign up!
Parents, a flyer/permission slip for this club is being sent home with students! The flyer/permission slip can also be found HERE. Permission slips need to be returned to Mrs. Duncomb, Mrs. Veren (4th grade teachers), or Mrs. Hurley. "The Brave Boro Bunch" will meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 3:15-4:15) starting in November!
See upcoming meeting dates below:
March:
Tuesday, March 14th
April:
Tuesday, April 11th
May:
Tuesday, May 9th
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School Lunch
Under the National School Lunch Program, lunches served to all students were at no cost for the 2021-2022 school year. The federal government determined the USDA pandemic school lunch waivers, which allowed free meals to all students, to expire June 30, 2022.
Families who believe they qualify for the Free-Reduced Lunch program will need to submit a new application for approval. If you are currently approved for the Free-Reduced Lunch Program, you would have thirty (30) school days to submit a new application. Applications can be found under the “Parents” tab on www.springboro.org.
Lunch prices for 2022-23
Grades 1 - 6 $2.55
Reduced lunches all grades $0.40
PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer offering cheese sandwich meals to students that do not have lunch funds. Students are permitted to charge their lunch in grades 1 - 8. They are not permitted to charge any snack items.
A balanced lunch is offered every day of school. Students may also purchase only milk if they bring lunch from home. In order to purchase additional a la carte items (i.e. chips, ice cream, etc.), students will need to have sufficient funds on their account. Please check your child's lunch account to verify that your child has a balance to purchase these extra items.
Lunch payments may be made on-line through PaySchools Central. Cash or check (payable Five Points Elementary) is also accepted. Free and reduced lunch applications are also available online.
LUNCH MENU
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CALLING ALL DADS!
Five Points Elementary
ALL PRO DAD Chapter
“All Pro Dad is on a mission to help you love and lead your family well. We are a group of people passionately committed to bringing intentional focus to fathers in our community. Our message will inspire you to embrace boldness of character as a dad and husband by resourcing our community with content and conversation starters that matter. We are consistently here to provide practical tips in raising your kids and enriching your marriage in a life giving way. A strong community starts at home.”
Springboro dads and their kids will meet once a month at Five Points to experience the APD content together, and each dad will have the opportunity to sign up for daily APD content.
The APD group will generally meet the second to last Friday of each month at Five Points Elementary. The meeting will be held in the FP cafeteria from 7:15-7:55 a.m. Attendees should park in the east side (playground) parking lot, and enter through the doors closest to the cafeteria (door 7) when they arrive. Please note that attendees will not be permitted to enter the school prior to 7:10 a.m. Additionally, due to the arrival of the morning bus fleet, all cars MUST be moved from the playground parking lot no later than 8:00 a.m.
Please note that student are not permitted to go to their classrooms prior to 8:15 a.m. Therefore, dads should drop-off their child(ren) in the gym, beginning at 7:55 a.m. when they leave the building.
Please visit the Five Points All Pro Dad Chapter website, or click the QR Code included below, for more information and to RSVP for the upcoming meetings if you plan to attend.
See below for a list of upcoming meeting dates:
Friday, March 17th
Friday, April 21st
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Additional Five Points Information |
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Five Points - Office Hours
August 16 - May 26 ... 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
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Clinic Notes for the
2022-23 School Year
As always, your students' health & safety are a top priority. Please review the Health Forms Information/ requirements found here:
If you have concerns or questions related to your child, please reach out to the Five Points Clinic at 937-748-6093, or contact the Five Points Clinic Nurse, Mrs. Sarah Adams, at sadams@springboro.org.
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Daily Attendance
Please contact Patty Wolpert by email or phone (call 937-748-6090) by 9:00 a.m. if your child will be absent.
Vacation Requests
Thinking about a vacation? Please email our Assistant Principal, Tyler Lotspaih, to make your request.
Change in PM Dismissal Communication
If you need to notify the school that your child(ren) will need to change the way he/she typically goes home from school, please contact the office 937-748-6090 as soon as possible. It is always best to send in a note for the change when advance notice can be given. You may also email our receptionist, Patty Wolpert. Having the communication in advance, helps us to ensure we are able to dismiss our bus fleet in a timely manner.
If you send an email to your child's classroom teacher of a schedule change, please include Mrs. Wolpert (pwolpert@springboro.org) on the email as teachers may not have an opportunity to check their email in the late afternoon, prior to dismissal time.
Daycare Communication ... IMPORTANT
If there is a change in transportation, or your child goes home prior to dismissal, please notify your daycare provider of the change. This notification is extremely important as it will allow for our bus dismissal to happen in a timely manner.
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Volunteer Information
ALL Volunteers Need to be Fingerprinted!
The Warren County Sheriff's office in Lebanon is the closest WebCheck Facility to our district.
Regular fingerprinting hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Warren County Sheriff's Office
822 Memorial Drive
Lebanon, OH 45036
Ph: 513-695-1280
To be fingerprinted:
Valid photo identification (required).
Codes:
BCI = 3319 39B1
FBI= 3319 39
Cost:
BCI (Ohio Only) $35
FBI (Federal Only) $35
Both (BCI & FBI) $65
Ink Rolled Fingerprints $10 per person
Exact Cash or Money Order Only.
*Both checks are required by Springboro Schools.
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Bring Your Own Technology - BYOT
Students are encouraged to bring their own devices (Chromebooks, laptops, etc.) to eliminate shared Chromebook usage within the classroom.
Click here for more BYOT information and recommendations.
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Follow us on Twitter -
@Boro_FivePoints
Connect with Five Points during the day as classroom activities, building events/news and student/staff fun times are posted daily. Always looking for more followers ... join today!
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Follow us on Instagram at
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Join PTO
If you have ever wanted to become involved in PTO the time is now. To stay updated about volunteer opportunities and PTO events, follow our PTO on Facebook at Panther North PTO.
Stay in the Know with Five Points PTO
Click HERE to provide us a little information so we can stay connected with you throughout the year.
PTO Meetings 2022-2023
This year we will be holding our PTO meetings generally on the first Friday of every month at 9:30 a.m. These meetings will be held in person at Five Points Elementary in the teachers' lounge.
Meeting dates are as follows:
- Friday, March 3
- Friday, April 14
- Friday, May 5
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Health Services Questions
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Springboro Schools is Hiring!
Interested in working with kids? Springboro Schools has the job for you! We are looking for engaging individuals who have a passion for working with students with special needs. Both substitute and full time opportunities available!! Contact Human Resources for more information: 937-748-3960 or kblack@springboro.org.
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Up-to-Date Contact Information
We want to make sure you're receiving the latest in district and school information this school year. Please sign up for the various district newsletters using this link.
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Student Mental Health Services Webpage
There is a new tab on the school website under Student Health Services for Student Mental Health Services. This webpage outlines available services provided to students in need of additional support in the area of mental health. In addition, there are beneficial resources for parents on this site. Click here to access this information.
Community Shopping Programs
There are several ways to benefit Springboro Schools through various community shopping programs that benefit all Springboro Schools.
Shop www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com Select code 80183, which is labeled Springboro Intermediate PTO (note: the rewards are shared with all grades equally)
Shop Dorothy Lane Market Good Neighbor Program and gift cards: Ask for Springboro Schools PTO #865.
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If you believe your child is being bullied, harassed, or you suspect any type of suspicious behavior, contact your child’s principal or report the incident through our
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PeachJar is an electronic flyer communication tool that will send you emails regarding important PTO information and other district and community updates. Register for PeachJar.
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