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Five Points Elementary Newsletter
April 3, 2022
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Calendar & Event Information
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April 4 - School Resumes
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April 8 - Deadline to order a 21-22 FP Yearbook (details below)
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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 28 - 2nd Grade Musical Performance at Five Points:
- 6:00 pm: Dean, Ford & Zilgalvis
- 6:45 pm: Baratko, Bennett, Ockerman & Page
- 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 12 - 5th Grade Musical
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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 - Five Points Art Show for grades 3 & 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
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May 18 - Early Release, students dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
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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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1-2-3-4 We Declare a Penny War!
The Junior Optimist Club at Five Points is sponsoring a Penny War between the grade levels. All money raised will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a foundation that works to find a cure for pediatric cancer. To learn more about Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, click here.
When: April 5-April 8
Where: Drop your money in the jars in the cafeteria during lunch!
Rules: Add pennies and paper money to your grade level jar. Add silver coins to the other grade level jars. This takes money away from them! The grade level with the most money at the end of the week wins an EXTRA RECESS!
Thank you for your support of this great cause!
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It is Yearbook Time!
You know your child will want the Five Points Elementary 2021-22 yearbook, so, why wait to order?
COST: $25
DEADLINE TO ORDER: APRIL 8th!
Want a PDF with the above dates & details? Click HERE!
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Ohio State Testing
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 - Match 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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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!
Spots are filling up, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp to register today! Use promo code SUM25 by 3/31 to save $25.
Visit the Camp Invention website to learn more!
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COVID-19 Call Team
The district is currently utilizing a centralized COVID-19 Call Team. All calls with COVID-19 questions and/or guidance related to your child should be made to 937-557-1950 (between the hours of 8:00-4:30, Mon-Fri.), or emailed to the our Five Points Clinic Nurse, Mrs. Manoni, at [email protected]. Please do not send your child to school until you have received guidance from the COVID Call Team.
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New Substitute Teaching License Info
(2021-2022 School Year)
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and in accordance with the passage of Senate Bill 1 of the 134th General Assembly, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has been granted the authority to issue a one-time, non-renewable 1 Year Temporary Non-Bachelor’s Substitute Teaching License for the 2021-2022 school year to applicants who do not hold a post-secondary degree but meet the employing school or district’s set of educational requirements.
This 1 Year Temporary Non-Bachelor’s Substitute Teaching License is available at the request of the employing Ohio school or district and valid for teaching in any assigned class of any subject area and grade level. Applicants must have current background checks on file with the Department.
The Southwest Ohio Council of Governments (SWO-COG) is now hiring non-bachelor substitutes for Springboro Schools. You will need to go through Springboro Schools to be recommended to be a substitute teacher for the SWO-COG. You must provide one of the following documents: a high school diploma; a GED certificate; or transcripts of the college courses you have already completed.
Sub Pay Increase - $125/Day
Additionally, Springboro Schools has increased pay for substitute teachers. Substitute teachers will now see an increase in pay from $100 per day to $125 per day.
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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 room 304 (art room) in the main hallway 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, April 8th...fast approaching!
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 is determined to support our military families and students throughout the year. We are in the process of applying for the Purple Star Designation which is awarded to schools that demonstrate a significant commitment to the military and its families. If your immediate family has a current, retired or formerly serving member of the armed forces, please fill out this military survey.
We have created a website to honor and support our military families at Five Points. Additionally, we have also 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”.
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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
boro_fivepoints
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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.
Remaining meeting dates are the following:
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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