 | Rose Gaiffe I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to OHSPA, especially Tenley Yark and her Flight Crew, for the extremely successful Green Bear Air Teacher Appreciation Week. We all felt loved, appreciated, and well fed. Thank you for the safe landing back in Paradise! As we head into the second week of May, we are looking forward to one of our favorite school events of the year — the Spring Carnival on Wednesday, May 14. This is always a fun-filled evening for our students and families, and an important fundraiser for OHSPA that allows them to support our school in so many ways. We are excited to come together as a school community to celebrate the end of a busy and successful school year. Thank you to OHSPA members and our custodial crew who have worked so hard to organize this special event. We hope to see you there!! Elementary Principal rgaiffe@ohschools.org |
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Saturday, May 9: Dance Party! Monday, May 11: 6th Grade Ice Cream Sales (all week) Monday, May 11: 4th Grade Recorder Recital Wednesday, May 13: Blood Drive Thursday, May 14: Author in Residence - Leigh Lewis Thursday, May 14: OHES Carnival Friday, May 15: All Library Books Due Tuesday, May 19: 4th Grade Providence Park Tuesday, May 19: 5th Grade Wax Museum Wednesday, May 20: 1st Grade Wildwood Field Trip Thursday, May 21: 3rd Grade City Friday, May 22: Early Release at 1:00 Monday, May 25: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Tuesday, May 26: 1st Grade Zoo Trip Tuesday, May 26: 4th Grade Egg Drop Competition Thursday, May 28: 6th Grade, Early Release @ 11:05 - Graduation Friday, May 29: Last Day, Field Day - Early Release @ Noon |
Saturday, May 9: Dance Party! Monday, May 11: 6th Grade Ice Cream Sales (all week) Monday, May 11: 4th Grade Recorder Recital Wednesday, May 13: Blood Drive Thursday, May 14: Author in Residence - Leigh Lewis Thursday, May 14: OHES Carnival Friday, May 15: All Library Books Due Tuesday, May 19: 4th Grade Providence Park Tuesday, May 19: 5th Grade Wax Museum Wednesday, May 20: 1st Grade Wildwood Field Trip Thursday, May 21: 3rd Grade City Friday, May 22: Early Release at 1:00 Monday, May 25: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Tuesday, May 26: 1st Grade Zoo Trip Tuesday, May 26: 4th Grade Egg Drop Competition Thursday, May 28: 6th Grade, Early Release @ 11:05 - Graduation Friday, May 29: Last Day, Field Day - Early Release @ Noon |
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Kids Heart Challenge -Congratulations OHES! |
Kids Heart Challenge -Congratulations OHES! |
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During April, the students of OHES participated in the Kids Heart Challenge with support from the American Heart Association. Many students helped to make this event very successful through donations as well as participation in the various activities that help to support a strong and healthy heart. Through the generous donations of all Ottawa Hills parents and students,OHES raised $5,623.31 for the American Heart Associationto help promote a healthy lifestyle and fight against heart disease. You are all heart heroes!! 5 Top Contributors Completed Finn’s Mission - Coulson Freeman
- Lewis Berry
- Madaline Carmony
- Georgiana Geosits
- Virginia Kozy
Completed Finn’s Mission - Coulson Freeman
- Lewis Berry
- Madaline Carmony
- Georgiana Geosits
- Josephina Gall
- Virginia Kozy
- Jordy Kurth
- James Lukola
- Max Strigle
- Carter Strigle
Thank you to all those who contributed and all students for your participation. ~Mr. McKee |
During April, the students of OHES participated in the Kids Heart Challenge with support from the American Heart Association. Many students helped to make this event very successful through donations as well as participation in the various activities that help to support a strong and healthy heart. Through the generous donations of all Ottawa Hills parents and students,OHES raised $5,623.31 for the American Heart Associationto help promote a healthy lifestyle and fight against heart disease. You are all heart heroes!! 5 Top Contributors Completed Finn’s Mission - Coulson Freeman
- Lewis Berry
- Madaline Carmony
- Georgiana Geosits
- Virginia Kozy
Completed Finn’s Mission - Coulson Freeman
- Lewis Berry
- Madaline Carmony
- Georgiana Geosits
- Josephina Gall
- Virginia Kozy
- Jordy Kurth
- James Lukola
- Max Strigle
- Carter Strigle
Thank you to all those who contributed and all students for your participation. ~Mr. McKee |
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Girls on the Run Our run group recently completed a service project focused on giving back to our school community. The girls chose to help beautify our school grounds by picking up trash around campus. They also spread kindness by writing thoughtful gratitude messages to teachers on our front walkway. We are proud of their teamwork, leadership, and commitment to making our school a better place for everyone! Thank you to the coaches: Mr. Julio, Kristen Tucker and Shelley Cavalieri And the following students: Abigail Ashton, Astrid Anchalee Bergquist, Lucia Cavalieri-Heller, Frances Frey, Maeve Gray, Vera Gray, Grady Harrington, Eloise Irving, Mehar Kaur, Stella Lenahan, Andie McCain, Holden McDonough, Claire Nelson, Elora Pallitta, Greta Peterson, Arshiya Singh, Celeste Timmers, Meadow Tischinae, Brooke Tischenae, Sofia Trujillo and Lola Tucker (Missing from the picture is Lola Tucker) |
Girls on the Run Our run group recently completed a service project focused on giving back to our school community. The girls chose to help beautify our school grounds by picking up trash around campus. They also spread kindness by writing thoughtful gratitude messages to teachers on our front walkway. We are proud of their teamwork, leadership, and commitment to making our school a better place for everyone! Thank you to the coaches: Mr. Julio, Kristen Tucker and Shelley Cavalieri And the following students: Abigail Ashton, Astrid Anchalee Bergquist, Lucia Cavalieri-Heller, Frances Frey, Maeve Gray, Vera Gray, Grady Harrington, Eloise Irving, Mehar Kaur, Stella Lenahan, Andie McCain, Holden McDonough, Claire Nelson, Elora Pallitta, Greta Peterson, Arshiya Singh, Celeste Timmers, Meadow Tischinae, Brooke Tischenae, Sofia Trujillo and Lola Tucker (Missing from the picture is Lola Tucker) |
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Teacher Appreciation Week was Amazing! Thank you to Tenley Yark and the parents who have worked hard to make the week spectacular. We appreciate you! |
Teacher Appreciation Week was Amazing! Thank you to Tenley Yark and the parents who have worked hard to make the week spectacular. We appreciate you! |
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 | LOST AND FOUND Dates: Tuesday, May 12 through Friday, May 15 Location: Outside, underneath the awning by the front door! |
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 | OHSPA Silent Auction The OHSPA Silent Auction features VIP seats for the 2026 Commencements, 6th Grade Graduation and Kindergarten Kaleidoscope, in addition to Superintendent and Principal for the Day for the 2026-27 school year. Bid now through May 14 HERE. |
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 | Take Flight with the Foundation Something magical is blooming near the kindergarten playground! The Land Lab is being transformed into a vibrant new Butterfly Garden, and you can be a permanent part of it. We're filling the garden with a kaleidoscope of colorful butterflies and now is your chance to add yours to the flutter. Whether honoring a student, a family, or a favorite teacher, help our new garden take flight! All proceeds support the Green Bear GREEN SPACE Capital Campaign: A Community Collaboration of Health, Recreation & Wellness. Projects will begin on the new all-inclusive elementary playground, White Field, and youth athletic fields when the full campaign goal is met. Read more and purchase your butterfly using the link below. |
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Ice cream sales will be run by 6th-grade student volunteers, with help from a few parent volunteers. All funds raised from this sale will be used for the 6th-grade class gift. |
Ice cream sales will be run by 6th-grade student volunteers, with help from a few parent volunteers. All funds raised from this sale will be used for the 6th-grade class gift. |
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 | Step right up! Spring Carnival returns May 14 OHSPA is bringing the fun to the elementary fields with the annual Spring Carnival on Thursday, May 14, from 6-8 p.m. (with an early hour for 6th graders from 5-6 p.m.). Students in grades 7-12 are welcome to enjoy the food trucks or can also earn service hours by volunteering. See link below for volunteer opportunities. Thank you to OHSPA and the amazing group of volunteers who are organizing this fun community event to benefit our schools! |
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 | Attention Parents of Incoming Kindergarteners! If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten in the fall of the 2026-2027 school year, please take a few minutes to complete a Google Form registration (below) to receive an incoming kindergartener packet. - Your child must be five (5) years old by August 19, 2026, for admittance.
- The law also states that a child must be six (6) by September 30th to enroll in first grade.
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A Message from our Counselors: Dear Green Bear Families, As part of our commitment to supporting the whole child, students regularly participate in social-emotional learning lessons led by our school counselors. These lessons build skills like positive relationships, self-regulation, and problem-solving to help maintain a safe and supportive school environment. In May, counselors will also present age-appropriate child safety lessons through the Child Abuse Prevention Program from the Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center of Lucas County. Students will learn about personal safety, including recognizing unsafe situations, understanding safe and unsafe touches, and identifying trusted adults they can talk to. If you prefer that your child not participate, they will be supervised in an alternate setting. If you have questions, please contact Mary Beth Ellison (mellison@ohschools.org) or Elizabeth Syrowski (Proctor) (esyrowski@ohschools.org). An online opt-out form is available HERE |
A Message from our Counselors: Dear Green Bear Families, As part of our commitment to supporting the whole child, students regularly participate in social-emotional learning lessons led by our school counselors. These lessons build skills like positive relationships, self-regulation, and problem-solving to help maintain a safe and supportive school environment. In May, counselors will also present age-appropriate child safety lessons through the Child Abuse Prevention Program from the Family & Child Abuse Prevention Center of Lucas County. Students will learn about personal safety, including recognizing unsafe situations, understanding safe and unsafe touches, and identifying trusted adults they can talk to. If you prefer that your child not participate, they will be supervised in an alternate setting. If you have questions, please contact Mary Beth Ellison (mellison@ohschools.org) or Elizabeth Syrowski (Proctor) (esyrowski@ohschools.org). An online opt-out form is available HERE |
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Attendance Email Reminders: - Email to OHES Attendance and include the homeroom teacher.
- Student's First and Last Name
- Reason for the absence
- Date and time of pick up
This will help to reduce interruptions in the classroom. After School Pick-Up: For families who meet their children on the hill by the Indian Road doors at dismissal, please plan to arrive by 3:00 PM to ensure a smooth and safe pickup process. Having adults in place on time helps us maintain supervision, keep students safe, and move dismissal along efficiently for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping our dismissal run safely and smoothly each day. |
Attendance Email Reminders: - Email to OHES Attendance and include the homeroom teacher.
- Student's First and Last Name
- Reason for the absence
- Date and time of pick up
This will help to reduce interruptions in the classroom. After School Pick-Up: For families who meet their children on the hill by the Indian Road doors at dismissal, please plan to arrive by 3:00 PM to ensure a smooth and safe pickup process. Having adults in place on time helps us maintain supervision, keep students safe, and move dismissal along efficiently for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping our dismissal run safely and smoothly each day. |
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Have a wonderful weekend! Mrs. Rose Gaiffe Principal Ms. Julie Pawlicki Mrs. Jeanie Hardman Administrative Assistant Attendance Secretary Mrs. Laura Baird, B.S.N. Mrs. Elizabeth Proctor Mrs. Mary Beth Ellison School Nurse School Counselor School Counselor |
Have a wonderful weekend! Mrs. Rose Gaiffe Principal Ms. Julie Pawlicki Mrs. Jeanie Hardman Administrative Assistant Attendance Secretary Mrs. Laura Baird, B.S.N. Mrs. Elizabeth Proctor Mrs. Mary Beth Ellison School Nurse School Counselor School Counselor |
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Ottawa Hills Elementary School3602 Indian Road Ottawa Hills, OH 43606-2204Office: 419-536-8329 Fax: 419-536-6932 |
Ottawa Hills Elementary School3602 Indian Road Ottawa Hills, OH 43606-2204Office: 419-536-8329 Fax: 419-536-6932 |
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