Five Points Elementary Newsletter

September 29, 2024

Calendar & Event Information 

• September 30 - Registration Gateway Back-to-School Forms Due
• September 30-October 2 - 5th Grade Camp Kern Trip, Group 1:
• Messinger, Phillips, Messer, Tamillo & Brooks
• October 1 - PTO Meeting, 9:45 a.m. in Library meeting room
• October 2-4 - 5th Grade Camp Kern, Group 2:
• Waldo, Little, Jenkins, Isgro, Smith & Tsamasiros
• October 7-16 - Fall Book Fair
• October 7, 8 & 9 - Donuts with Grownups, 7:00-7:45 a.m.
• October 8 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to La Comedia
• October 10 - End of 1st Quarter
• October 10 - Parent/Teacher Evening Conferences, 4:30-8:00 p.m.
• October 10 - Book Fair Family Night, 4:30-8:00 p.m.
• October 11 - Parent/Teacher Conferences, 8:00-3:15 p.m., NO SCHOOL for Students
• October 14 - Teacher In-Service Day, NO SCHOOL for Students
• October 18 - 1st Quarter Report Cards Sent Home
• October 23-31 - Red Ribbon Week
• October 24 - 3rd Grade Family Dance Night
• 6:00 (group 1) & 7:00 (group 2)
• October 31 - Halloween Parade & Classroom Parties
• November 11 - Veterans' Day Grade Level Luncheons
• November 14 - Picture Retake Day
• November 25-29 - Fall Break

Academic Calendar 2024-25

District Event Calendar 2024-25



Announcements for Parents

Donuts with Grownups - October 7th, 8th & 9th

Donuts with Grownups is back and better than ever! This is one of our favorite events of the year and we’re excited to expand the event this year. 

Join us in the Five Points cafeteria on October 7th, 8th, or 9th before the school day from 7:00-7:45am for: 

-Donuts  

-Milk 

-Biggby Coffee 

-Photo Booth 

-Games and Activities 

And of course the reason this is all happening, don’t forget to shop the Book Fair happening up in the FP Library!

You must RSVP for this event by Friday, October 4th, so we can plan accordingly and ensure we have enough donuts available for all in attendance!

We look forward to seeing our Five Points families before school on one of the following days:

• Monday, October 7th
• Tuesday, October 8th
• Wednesday, October 9th

***Please note that this will be the only Donuts with Grownups event this school year.***

Additional Details:

All cars should park on the playground side of the school. The parking lot must be cleared by 7:50 a.m., as our buses will be arriving near this time. The gate will close at 7:35 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 7:30 a.m. when they leave the building.

PLEASE BE SURE TO RSVP FOR THE EVENT SO WE CAN ENSURE WE HAVE ENOUGH DONUTS FOR ALL!

Donuts with Grownups... Calling All Volunteers!

Mark your calendars, Donuts with Grownups is coming October 7th, 8th & 9th! In order to make this event a success, we first need to secure some volunteers! 

We need someone to pick up donuts each day, and volunteers to serve donuts during the event. We would greatly appreciate your help!

Sign up HERE

Domino's Pizza on September 30th

Springboro Food and Nutrition Services is excited to offer Domino’s Pizza to the students through the lunch line on Monday, September 30th. This will be a part of the school lunch and available to all students who purchase a lunch on this day. Regular lunch price $2.65, Reduced/Free $0.00. Nutritional information can be found online. 

Scholastic Book Fair: October 7th-16th

Our Fall Scholastic Book Fair will take place at Five Points Elementary October 7th-16th! Students will attend with their homeroom during their normal Library time.

Please join us for our Book Fair Family Night the evening of Thursday, October 10th from 4:30-8:00 p.m. as well! This is the same night as parent/teacher conferences.

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. Online shopping for the fair will be available from October 4th through October 17th.

All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school. Thanks for supporting our kids! Happy reading!

Scholastic Online Fair and eWallet Sign Up

In order to make this event a success, we need your help! We are in need of several parent volunteers to help set-up and break-down the Book Fair, 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.

FP Book Fair SignUpGenius Volunteer Link

SHS Football Games This Season

What You Need to Know, Before You Go

In an effort to make a better experience for all in attendance, please familiarize yourself with the following guidelines when attending a Football game at CareFlight Field at Watkins Stadium this season:

• No fan will be permitted to bring in any footballs (mini, Nerf, regulation) into the stadium. If seen, you will be asked to take the ball back to your vehicle.
• Drinks/Cups (Yeti, tumblers, etc.) are not permitted inside the stadium. The Springboro Athletic Boosters offer refreshments at each concession stand.
• Tickets for all home athletic events can be purchased HERE.
• All-Sports Passes and Per-Sport Season Passes are available, as well.

Contact the Springboro Athletic Dept. for Additional Questions

Fall Family Photo Fundraiser

Easterling Studios will be offering 10 minute family photo sessions in October for $25 (plus tax) at 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 (across from Mr. Boro's) supporting Five Points PTO. Each session includes one digital image (chosen by Easterling). You will have the opportunity to order additional images or prints.



1) Click here for the SignUpGenius to select a date and time. Please be sure to fill in your last name and “Five Points” in the comments.

2) Secure your spot by submitting payment online here.

Online payments only please. Photo dates are October 5, 6, 12 and 13. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing. Thank you for your support!

Back-to-School Forms - Registration Gateway

The Back-to-School Registration Gateway has been updated for the 2024-2025 school year annual forms collection, and is now open to the public. This offers parents the opportunity each year to review the information that the school has on file for your student(s), and to electronically sign all the required annual forms. If you are already registered, you do not need to re-register. This is simply to review the information we currently have on file and then sign this school year’s annual forms.

Please make note of the following when logging into Registration Gateway -

1. The Family Review functionality has been activated. Parents/Guardians will login by youngest child to update ALL students in the family. 

Parents will login to Registration Gateway with their youngest child's information: 

Username - Youngest Student ID 

Password - Date of Birth (MMDDYYYY)*

*8-Digit Birthdate, No Dashes/Slashes/Spaces, Only Numbers

Current Student Registration: www.springboro.org/ReturningStudents.aspx

NOTE - Not Completing This Online Verification May Keep Your Student From Attending Any Field Trips During the School Year

The District requires this information to be completed by September 30, 2024. Address changes cannot be updated in the Current Student Registration Gateway. If you have an address change, please contact your student’s building secretary.

We want to provide ample time to everyone to complete the necessary student registration information. If you have any questions regarding this online process, please contact the Registration Office at 937-748-6003.

Additional information about Registration and how to get started can be found on our website - www.springboro.org/RegistrationStudents.aspx

WOW, it’s been a busy school year already! We were lucky enough to have visited all 44 classrooms during Tech Lab to welcome students back to school, and introduce ourselves to new students and to our second graders. We also hosted a "Welcome Gathering" for all of our students new to Five Points Elementary School! When visiting the school, be on the lookout for our “Welcome Board” near the cafeteria with all of the new faces!

Here is a look at our upcoming lessons in September and October!

In September, when student come to the Tech Lab, we will be focusing on Kindness and Bullying.

Bullying-

• Ask your child what three things to consider when facing a situation that may be bullying. (BOO- Being mean, On purpose, Over and over or RIP- Repeated, Intentional, imbalance of Power) 
• What is being mean versus bullying?

Kindness-

• How can students show kindness?
• How can students be respectful to one another and our school?

In October, we will begin our Child Safety Matters curriculum starting with Lesson 2. 

• Lesson 2- In this lesson we focus on the following:
• 5 Safety Rules (reviewed each lesson)
• Bystander vs. Upstander
• Bullying and cyberbullying
• Kindness
• Internet Safety/Digital Safety

CSM Lesson 2 and our September lesson go perfectly with National Bullying Awareness month, which is in October!

Red Ribbon week is also in October. More information to come on the activities planned for this week. (October 23-31)

Remember, words are powerful and it costs nothing to be kind!

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us!

Mrs. Nelson, grades 2 & 4

enelson@springboro.org

Mrs. Stumpfl, grades 3 & 5

astumpfl@springboro.org

District Safety

As a district, we are committed to responding to any threat toward a safe school environment. We have a wonderful partnership with the City of Springboro and Clearcreek Township. Our District Crisis Team assesses safety protocols regularly, and we remain in constant communication, as needed, with our two (2) School Resource Officers (SROs), as well as the officers of the Springboro PD and Clearcreek Twp. Police Officers will continue to periodically walk through our school buildings, along with our full-time SROs, throughout the school year.

A Message from the Nurse for the 24-25 School Year

If you have concerns or questions related to your student for the 24-25 school year please reach out to Sarah Adams in the Five Points Clinic at sadams@springboro.org or by phone at 937-748-6093.

Parent Health Update 2024-25

This update includes information on the forms that will need to be completed for your student as well as additional information regarding Emergency Medical Plans, should this be necessary for your child.

School Fees

School fees are currently being collected and they may be paid on-line through PaySchools Central. 

School fees for the 2024-25 school year are listed below:

2nd Grade: $89

3rd Grade: $89

4th Grade: $114

5th Grade: $108, and an additional $140 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. 

5th Grade Camp Kern Information...

Looking Ahead!

Dates:

● September 30-October 2, 2024 … classes - Messinger, Phillips, Messer, Tamillo & Brooks 

● October 2-4, 2024 … classes - Waldo, Little, Jenkins, Isgro, Smith & Tsamasiros

Total Cost: $140.00 per student 

Considering being an overnight camp chaperone? You will need your fingerprints approved before you can head to camp! All volunteers are required to have current BCI and FBI fingerprint background checks on file with the district before they can attend as an overnight volunteer. These checks are good for five years. Please note: Background check results could take 4-6 weeks to receive by mail if there has ever been something on your record. Additional information regarding fingerprinting, and where you can get yours done, can be found HERE on the district website.

Special Diet and Food Allergy Accommodation Form

Does your student have a Food Allergy/Intolerance or Special Dietary needs? NEW for the 2024/25 school year, we need you to fill out a  Special Diet and Food Allergy Accommodation Form for any student that has a food allergy, special diet or needs a food substitution or accommodation within their school meal(s).  This does not need to be filled out annually, only when/if information changes. This is different from the Allergy Emergency Action Plan.

We do need this filled out EVEN if you have provided this information previously to your school nurse in another way, such as through registration gateway.

Please submit this form to either kwarren@springboro.org (at Central Office - 1685 S Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066) or your building clinic nurse. Check out everything you need to know about this form and some FAQs HERE.

Daily Attendance

School Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Tardy: 8:31 a.m. – 10:12 a.m.

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 Principals, Ethan Bettinger and Tatiana Breen to make your request.

Daily A.M. Walkers  

*Those students who ride their bike/scooter to school or walk...

Students who walk/ride their bikes to school will still enter through the front of the building through Doors 5 and 6 beginning at 8:15 a.m. each morning.

Car Rider & Daycare Drop Off in the A.M.

Drop off for car riders and daycare buses may begin at 8:00am and should end by approximately 8:25am. All cars and daycare buses should arrive no later than 8:25am in order for students to make it to their classrooms by 8:30am.

Parents who drive their child(ren) to school will begin the car line around the building on the WEST side - at Door 3 (gym). PLEASE DO NOT DROP OFF YOUR CHILD IN THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING. A staff member will be at Door 3 each morning to monitor arriving students. Students will go to the gym and will be monitored by a staff member until dismissed at 8:15 a.m. Parents will loop around the staff parking lot and exit out the west front exit. Please watch for students using our cross-walk. Additionally, we ask that cars do not pass cars in front of them. Cars should follow the flow of traffic, and remain in their spot in the car line, until exiting the parking lot.



Car Rider & Daycare Pick Up - P.M. - DISMISSAL

Dismissal for car riders and daycare buses will begin at 3:05pm and will end by approximately 3:20pm. All cars and daycare buses should arrive no later than 3:15pm in order to ensure all students can be picked up by 3:20pm.

The car rider line will form around the front of the building and will continue to the West side staff parking lot. Please stay on the left side of the lane as you enter school grounds, and then you will merge into one of two lanes next to the curb. Staff members will be present to direct traffic in the front of the school. PLEASE have your car rider number displayed and ready to go at ALL TIMES as you proceed through the car line!  Staff members will be collecting numbers as the line forms. Students will be dismissed in groups based on your position in line. For safety reasons, students must enter the car on the curb side only. Please follow the direction of our staff members to ensure a smooth pick-up process. Please DO NOT park in the staff parking lot and cross the line of traffic to pick-up your child(ren). You also may not park in the front of the school to pick up your child(ren). All car riders must follow this process in order to ensure the safety of all students.

When in the car line, please be cognizant not to block the handicap ramp located in the front of the school. This ramp should always be clear and not be blocked by any vehicles, at any time. Additionally, when in the line, please be sure to pull up as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you in order to allow for as many cars as possible in our car line. We also ask that vehicles do not pass cars in front of them. All vehicles should follow the flow of traffic, and remain in their spot in the car line, until exiting the parking lot.

Please click here to review the route map for A.M. & P.M car riders.

End of the Day - DISMISSAL

Pick up at the end of the day should occur in our car line unless your child is a walker or is riding the bus home. Parents should not be parking and meeting students in the front of the building, or in the main office unless you were called for a sick child, you forgot your car rider number, or special arrangements have been made with administration. Students will not be dismissed to a parked car in the front lot. We appreciate your attention to our dismissal guidelines!

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. We ask that these calls be made no later than 2:45pm. After this time, we cannot guarantee that these requests can be granted. 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. 

Volunteer Information

ALL Volunteers Need to be Fingerprinted!

Our schools benefit from tens of thousands of volunteer hours every year, and we appreciate the time and energy of our active volunteers!

The safety of our students is our first priority. All volunteers are required to have current BCI and FBI fingerprint background checks on file with the district before they can volunteer. These checks are good for five years.

Parents and community members who would like to volunteer in our schools will need to conduct an FBI and BCI background check. 

Please contact a Five Points building secretary to confirm if you have both volunteer background checks on file and what the expiration dates are. Please note: Background check results could take 4-6 weeks to receive by mail if there has ever been something on your record.

Additional information regarding volunteers and fingerprinting can be found HERE on the district website.

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.

PTO News

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 Five Points PTO. 

You can also reach out to our wonderful PTO by emailing them at 5pointspto@gmail.com.

PTO Meetings 2024-2025

This year we will be holding our PTO meetings the first Tuesday of every month at 9:45 a.m. These meetings will be held at Five Points Elementary, in the upstairs library meeting room.

PTO meeting dates are as follows:

• Tuesday, October 1st
• No November Meeting
• Tuesday, December 3rd
• Tuesday, January 7th
• Tuesday, February 4th
• Tuesday, March 4th
• Tuesday, April 1st
• Tuesday, May 6th

Join Our Team

The Springboro Food and Nutrition services is hiring food service substitutes and an assistant cook at the High School. Food service experience is not required. Apply Here!

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.

Principal, Alisha Jung

Assistant Principal, Ethan Bettinger | Assistant Principal, Tatiana Breen