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Five Points Elementary Newsletter
April 17, 2022
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Calendar & Event Information
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April 15-18 - Easter Break - NO SCHOOL
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April 19 - School Resumes
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April 20 - Early Release, students dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
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April 21-22 - Science OST, grade 5 only
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April 26-29 - Math OST, grades 3-5
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April 28 - 2nd Grade Musical Performance at Five Points:
- 6:00 pm: Dean, Ford & Zilgalvis
- 6:45 pm: Baratko, Bennett, Ockerman & Page
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7:30 pm: Amezquita, Dey & Spangler
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April 29 - District Art Show - Springboro High School, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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April 30 - District Art Show - Springboro High School, 4:00-7:30 p.m.
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May 6 - 4th Grade "Black Violin" Field Trip to Schuster Center
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May 9 - 3rd Grade Springboro Walking Tour Field Trip- Paul & Seagraves
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May 9 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Carillon Park - Ockerman, Ford, Spangler, Dey, Dean & Zilgalvis
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May 10 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Carillon Park - Bennett, Baratko, Page & Amezquita
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May 12 - 5th Grade Musical Performance at Five Points
- 6:00 pm: Bailie, Phillips, Shivener & Waldo
- 6:45 pm: Jenkins, Jennings & Messinger
- 7:30 pm: Hargraves, Little, Spencer & Tsamasiros
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May 13 - 3rd Grade Springboro Walking Tour Field Trip - Amburgey & Pope
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May 16 - Field Day - 3rd grade AM / 2nd grade PM
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May 16 - Five Points Art Show for grades 2 & 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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May 17 - Field Day - 5th grade AM / 4th grade PM
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May 17 - Five Points Art Show for grades 3 & 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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May 17 - 3rd Grade Springboro Walking Tour Field Trip - Czyznik & Dicke
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May 18 - 3rd Grade Springboro Walking Tour Field Trip - Terrell & Calahan
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May 18 - Early Release, students dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
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May 19 - 3rd Grade Springboro Walking Tour Field Trip - Estle & Reaman
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May 20 - 3rd Grade Springboro Walking Tour Field Trip - Holt
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May 21 - Five Points Dayton Dragon Night (see details below)
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May 26 - Last Day of School
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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Ms. Pelletier wins Project Excellence!
Congratulations to 4th grade teacher, Amy Pelletier, on being recognized as a Project Excellence Award winner for Springboro Schools. The Project Excellence Committee of the Area Progress Council (APC) of Warren County, Inc. seeks to recognize and honor excellent teachers within the public schools in Warren County. Community members in Springboro were given the opportunity this past February to nominate educators in the district for the Project Excellence Award.
Ms. Pelletier will be formally recognized at the APC's 35th annual Project Excellence Banquet on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022.
Congratulations Ms. Pelletier...so deserving! We are so proud of you!
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Scheduling for Your Child's 6th Grade Year - 5th Grade
Students at Springboro Intermediate will have 6 classes a day; 4 core academic courses (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies) and 2 specials courses. Students core academic classes will automatically be assigned to them based on previous class placements and/or new testing results.
The specials courses that we offer at Springboro intermediate are the following - Quarterly Rotating Specials:
DARE/Study hall, Art, PE/Health, and STEM Career Exploration.
These classes are a quarter long course; your students will change class each quarter to allow them to take all four classes within the year.
Music Offerings: Band, Orchestra, Choir
Music courses are year long classes with at least two, if not more, evening performances.
Choosing Your Music
5th grade students were recently introduced to the music selections they get to choose from as they plan for their 6th grade year.
Below is an informational document, along with videos that explain the different music courses available at Springboro Intermediate. Please look over this information and discuss with your child. Once you and your child have determined what music class they want to take for 6th grade, complete the Music Selection Form by April 21.
**As you are completing this form, please make sure your provide first, second and third choices. We cannot guarantee placement in your first choice, therefore providing the other choices is important. If a class request exceeds the class size limit, we will determine student placement based on the timestamp on the Google Form.
Music Videos:
If you have any questions regarding your student's 6th grade scheduling, please contact Mrs. Fox, school counselor, at Sara Fox ([email protected]).
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Ohio State Testing Continues
This year, Ohio State Testing for our students will take place during the months of March and April. All students in grades 3-5 will take a two part assessment in ELA and Math. Students in 5th grade will also take a two part science assessment. Testing for all grades will take place in the morning.
Remaining testing dates for Five Points are the following:
3rd Grade:
April 26 - Math Part 1
April 27 - Math Part 2
4th Grade:
April 28 - Math Part 1
April 29 - Math Part 2
5th Grade:
April 21 - Science Part 1
April 22 - Science Part 2
April 27 - Math Part 1
April 28 - Math Part 2
*5th Graders taking the 6th grade Math OST will also test on April 27 & 28.
If you would like to review student testing tutorials and other resources with your child at home to reinforce the tools we will be going over with students at school, please click HERE to visit ODE's Ohio Testing Portal for Students & Families.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
No time for a siesta, we're having a week long FIESTA to celebrate
Teacher Appreciation Week!
We will be celebrating our teachers and staff the week of May 2nd, and we need your help to make it a great success! Please click the link below to sign up to donate items toward the celebration!
YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!
WE COULD NOT DO THIS WITHOUT THE CONTINUED SUPPORT OF OUR FIVE POINTS FAMILIES!
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Five Points Dayton Dragons Night |
This year our PTO will be sponsoring a Dayton Dragons Night on Saturday, May 21st. The game will start at 7:00 p.m.
The online link for Five Points families to purchase tickets is the following:
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2022 Summer Springboro Athletic Camps |
Attention parents! Are you currently on the hunt for some athletic summer camp options for your child? If so, check out this LINK to see a list of camps being offered by our athletic department this summer. Here you can read details about each offering, and you can register for camps through this link as well.
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CAMP INVENTION ... Returns to SPRINGBORO
Thanks to rave reviews from parents, teachers and — most importantly — campers, Camp Invention® returns to Springboro Schools at Five Points Elementary the week of June 6-10, 2022 with an all-new program! Kids currently enrolled in grades 2-5 will collaborate in fun, hands-on STEM adventures, like adopting a robotic fish, developing inventions for space exploration and more!
Use promo code Explore15 by 5/18 to save $15.
Visit the Camp Invention website to learn more!
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CALLING ALL DADS!
New ALL PRO DAD Chapter
Starting at Five Points Elementary
“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 Friday of each month at Five Points Elementary. The meeting will be held in the cafeteria for the May meeting from 7:30-8:10 a.m. Attendees should park in the front parking lot and enter through the main office (front doors) when they arrive. *Please note that attendees will not be permitted to enter the school prior to 7:25 a.m.
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, May 13th
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Additional Five Points Information
Absence Notice
Just a friendly reminder, when your child is absent, please be sure to call the office to inform us of the absence. It would be best to notify the office versus the classroom teacher. There have been times this year, the notice has not been shared with the office in a timely manner and you have received notification. To ensure we are notified, calling the office is best at 937-748-6090. You could also send an email to Mrs. Wolpert. Thank you for your attention to this request.
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Vacation Notice
Please be sure to submit any upcoming vacation requests to Mr. Lotspaih, Assistant Principal at [email protected] for approval prior to taking your vacation. These days shall be included in the twelve (12) "parent note" absences students are allowed per school year. You can check-out our Attendance Policy on our district website.
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School Fees
Third quarter report cards went home on Friday, March 18th to all students that are up-to-date on their school fees. If you have not yet paid your child's school fees, their report card was held in the office. 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 2021-22 school year are $87.
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 Mrs. Riegle, in the front office, to set up a payment plan.
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PURPLE STAR DESIGNATION
Five Points has made a commitment to support our military families and students. We are thrilled to announce that Five Points has just earned the Purple Star Designation which is awarded to schools that demonstrate a significant commitment to the military and its families. Thank you to Mrs. Erin Duncomb & Mrs. Charlotte Rhodes, two of our amazing Five Points teachers, for working so hard behind the scenes to make this happen!
As part of this process, we have created a website to honor and support our military families at Five Points. Additionally, we have created a 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 Club"... click here to sign up! "The Brave Boro Bunch" will meet once monthly!
Finally, if a member of your family has served in the military, please send in a picture of your hero to be displayed on our “Wall of Heroes”.
See details about the Purple Star designation below!
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ODE Awards Five Points Elementary Purple Star Designation
Interim State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Stephanie Siddens recently announced the newest schools across Ohio that received the coveted Purple Star Award this school year. Five Points Elementary is one of the newest schools to be recognized as a Purple Star recipient by the Ohio Department of Education.
The Purple Star designation recognizes schools that demonstrate a major commitment to serving students and families connected to the United States Armed Forces. “Becoming a Purple Star school was important to us because it is one more way that we can support our military-connected students, both in and outside of the classroom, from a social-emotional perspective,” said Alisha Jung, Principal at Five Points Elementary. “Our Ohio military families make so many sacrifices, so it is another way for us to recognize these families and provide as much support as possible to military children that transition into our school."
Springboro Schools’ Board of Education will be recognizing this honor at its April 27th meeting (6:00pm – Springboro High School) by reading a proclamation to various community members in attendance, including Mayor John Agenbroad and the Springboro High School Junior ROTC. “Springboro Schools recognizes that military families face unique challenges, and our district strives to do all that is possible to help our students and their families throughout the school year. We're here to help,” said Superintendent of Springboro Schools Larry Hook.
Among the requirements Five Points Elementary had to meet to receive the Purple Star Award was designating a staff member to serve as a liaison between military-connected students, their families, and the school. The liaison is to inform teachers of the military-connected students in their classrooms and the special considerations military families and students should receive.
Five Points Elementary also had to establish a webpage for military families, which provided resources necessary for attending public school. Springboro High School, Springboro Junior High, Dennis Elementary, and Clearcreek Elementary have already received the Purple Star designation from the State of Ohio. Springboro Intermediate plans on taking similar steps to apply for a Purple Star designation the following school year.
The Purple Star Advisory Board — formed by the Ohio departments of Education, Higher Education, Veterans Services and Adjutant General — helps determine school eligibility.
“Congratulations on earning the Purple Star designation and thank you for your continuous support of Ohio’s families,” said Dr. Stephanie Siddens, Interim State Superintendent of Instruction. “I applaud and appreciate your commitment to serving military-connected students and families.”
Approximately 35,000 Ohio students, including the children of active duty, reserve, and Ohio National Guard families, have one or more parents serving in the military.
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SCHOOL LUNCH
A balanced lunch is offered every day of school. Students may also purchase only milk if they bring lunch from home. Like last year, lunch during the 2021-22 school year will be free to all students. Although school lunch this year is free due to federal funding, students still need to have money on their account for a la carte items, such as chips and ice cream. 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 to Five Points Elementary) is also accepted. Free and reduced lunch applications are also available online.
Lunch Menu
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4th & 5th Grade Teacher Sites
Click the images below or click HERE for links to these websites!
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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.
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 regarding a schedule change, please include Mrs. Wolpert ([email protected]) on the email, as teachers may not have an opportunity to check their email in the late afternoon, prior to dismissal time.
Daycare Communication
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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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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Counselor Connection
This school year our Five Points counselors, Mrs. Stumpfl and Mrs. Nelson, will be teaching the MindUP Program and the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Components using the Pathway 2 Success Program. Counselors will implement the lessons at least once a month during the library special.
The five components of Social Emotional Learning are the following:
Self Awareness
Self Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Decision Making Skills
April Focus:
Decision Making Skills
We can define responsible decision making as the ability to make choices that affect you positively in your physical, intellectual, social, and emotional bodies. Responsible decisions are based on social morals, ethics, and safety. They also involve awareness of the impact of your choice on yourself, your goals, relationships, and others around you.
More concisely, responsible decision-making means making responsible choices that benefit you and your community. Responsible decisions are socially and ethically appropriate and take into account the effects on others.
Here are just a few skills we will be learning about:
Understanding social expectations
Using good social skills
Showing manners
Understanding social cues
Understanding and showing respect
Learning to perspective-take
Have empathy for others
Being kind and caring
Celebrating Diversity in others
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Five Points Main Office Hours
- Now - May 27 ... 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
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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.
PTO Meetings 2021-2022
This year we will be holding PTO meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 9:30 a.m. We will be meeting in-person, in room number 304 (art room) in the main hallway.
Final PTO meeting of the year will be held on:
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.
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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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Five Points Elementary
650 Lytle-Five Points Rd.
Centerville, OH 45458
P: 937-748-6090
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