 | Rose Gaiffe As we head into another busy and exciting week at school, we want to thank our families for their continued support and partnership. Students have a lot to look forward to in the days ahead! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place throughout the week. This is always a favorite event for students and a wonderful opportunity to encourage a love of reading. We appreciate your support in helping students enjoy this experience. We also have exciting field trips planned for both our 2nd-grade and 5th-grade students. These opportunities provide valuable hands-on learning experiences and create lasting memories for our students. Next week is also the start of the annual 6th-grade ice cream sale fundraiser, where students can purchase one ice cream item during lunch. Teacher Appreciation Week is this coming week. Our staff works incredibly hard each day to support, encourage, and inspire our students, and we are grateful for all they do. We appreciate all that OHSPA has planned to make this a special and memorable week. Thank you for helping make our school community such a positive and supportive place. We look forward to a great week ahead! Elementary Principal rgaiffe@ohschools.org |
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Monday, May 4: Scholastic Book Fair ( all week) Monday, May 4: BOOK FAIR FAMILY NIGHT (5-7 PM) Monday, May 4: 6th Grader Ice Cream Sales (all week) Thursday, May 7: 2nd Grade Sylvania Heritage Thursday, May 7: Kindergarten Kaleidoscope 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: OHES Carnival Friday, May 15: All Library Books Due Tuesday, May 19: 4th Grade Providence Park Tuesday, May 19: 5th Grade Wax Museum Thursday, May 21: 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 |
Monday, May 4: Scholastic Book Fair ( all week) Monday, May 4: BOOK FAIR FAMILY NIGHT (5-7 PM) Monday, May 4: 6th Grader Ice Cream Sales (all week) Thursday, May 7: 2nd Grade Sylvania Heritage Thursday, May 7: Kindergarten Kaleidoscope 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: OHES Carnival Friday, May 15: All Library Books Due Tuesday, May 19: 4th Grade Providence Park Tuesday, May 19: 5th Grade Wax Museum Thursday, May 21: 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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 | OHSPA Silent Auction starts today! 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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 | Spring Scholastic Book Fair May 4th to May 8th in the Wondry Family Night Monday, May 4th 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Students can shop at the fair during their STREAM special time. Kindergarten families can shop the fair after school between 3:00 and 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. If you’re available to lend a hand at this upcoming event, please sign up at the link below. Volunteers for library checkout in STREAM are welcome to sign up for the slot for their class.
volunteersignup.org/8JWMM
Opportunities to assist include: • Decorating • Fair set up • Helping shoppers • Checkout • Fair pack up • I look forward to hearing from you. Gratefully, Amanda Sanderson Literacy & Innovation Specialist asanderson@ohschools.org
Monday 5/4 | Tuesday 5/5 | Wednesday 5/6 | Thursday 5/7 | Friday 5/8 | 8:20 - 9:10 4th - Wells | 8:20 - 9:10 4th - Siebenaler | 8:20 - 9:10 4th - Kulka | 9:15 - 10:05 6th - Williamson | 8:20 - 9:10 4th - Stewart | 9:15 - 10:05 6th - Parker | 9:15 - 10:05 6th - Griffin | 9:15 - 10:05 6th - Brewington | 10:10 - 11:00 2nd - Powers | 10:10 - 11:00 2nd - Prevette | 11:55 - 12:45 1st - Wanner | 10:10 - 11:00 2nd - Morgan | 11:55 - 12:45 1st - Turski | 11:55 - 12:45 1st - Weaver | 11:55 - 12:45 1st - Morris | 1:50 - 2:40 5th - Genzman | 12:50 - 1:40 3rd - Wimmer | 12:50 - 1:40 3rd - Lewandows | 12:50 - 1:40 3rd - Atherine | 12:50 - 1:40 3rd - Annis | | | 1:50 - 2:40 5th - Christen | 1:50 - 2:40 5th - Hudson | | 1:50 - 2:40 5th - Packo | Open to Kindergarten Families 3:00-5:00 | Open to Kindergarten Families 3:00-5:00 | Open to Kindergarten Families 3:00-5:00 | Open to Kindergarten Families 3:00-5:00 | | Family Night 5:00 - 7:00 pm | | | | |
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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.). Wristbands for children up to 6th grade are on presale now ($20) and include unlimited carnival games (with two rounds each of the Plushie Wheel and Wheel of Treats), plus unlimited access to the inflatables. Don't forget to bring your socks! Toddler wristbands for children 3 years and under are also available ($5) with a designated toddler area and small inflatables. Wristband presale ends May 7. 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: Please send an Email to OHES Attendance AND to the homeroom teacher. Include: - 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: Please send an Email to OHES Attendance AND to the homeroom teacher. Include: - 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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