Friday, April 24, 2026

Rose’s Message

State testing has been completed, with only a few make-up sessions remaining. Thank you for your support in helping your child be successful—ensuring they arrived on time, were well-rested, had breakfast, and came prepared with charged Chromebooks during testing days.

As we move into May, we are entering a very busy and exciting time of year. Please be sure to watch for updates and communications from us regarding upcoming activities and events.

Thank you for your continued partnership!

Rose Gaiffe

Elementary Principal

rgaiffe@ohschools.org

Friday, April 24: Lunch Orders Due

Tuesday, April 28: Brown Bag Concert

Monday, May 4: Scholastic Book Fair ( all week)

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: Blood Drive

Monday, May 11: 4th Grade Recorder Recital

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

Friday, April 24: Lunch Orders Due

Tuesday, April 28: Brown Bag Concert

Monday, May 4: Scholastic Book Fair ( all week)

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: Blood Drive

Monday, May 11: 4th Grade Recorder Recital

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

Congratulations to Braxton Miller!

Braxton passed his therapy dog test. He is now able to join his brother, Harrison James, to our Dog Therapy Team. Please welcome our newest Green Bear Dog!

Congratulations to Braxton Miller!

Braxton passed his therapy dog test. He is now able to join his brother, Harrison James, to our Dog Therapy Team. Please welcome our newest Green Bear Dog!

Meet Gilbert Gonzalez - Our Superintendent for today!

Gilbert stepped into Dr. Fineske's shoes, and made himself right at home. He has a big list of tasks today, including meetings with both building principals, a visit to the boiler room, and a check of the grounds on Julio's gaiter. He was also invited to the high school for an assembly honoring three of our Green Bear State Champs. There, he met our Mayor, Marc Thompson, and our State Representative, Michelle Grimm who presented the students with a special award. Gilbert also found time to negotiate salaries and vacation time with many of our staff members. He was a very popular Superintendent today!

Thanks, Gilbert!

Meet Gilbert Gonzalez - Our Superintendent for today!

Thanks, Gilbert!

Brown Bag Concert

The 5th and 6th Grade Brown Bag Chorus will be performing on Tuesday, April 28, at 7:00 pm in the High School Auditorium. Please join them for their Spring Concert. You won't want to miss it!

Dear Families,

I’m excited to announce that our school will be hosting our Spring Scholastic Book Fair the week of May 4th through the 8th in the Wondry. We will be hosting Family Night on Monday, May 4th, from 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.

It’s one of the most anticipated events of the school year for students, but we
need volunteers to make it happen. Your help is crucial in making the Fair a truly
unforgettable experience for our children. We hope you’ll consider offering your time and talents to get it running!

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

Family Night

5:00 - 7:00 pm

Early Bird Tickets

$30 at the door (cash only)

Want to help make the night magical?

Join the Power Up Party Planners Here

Early Bird Tickets

$30 at the door (cash only)

Want to help make the night magical?

Join the Power Up Party Planners Here

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.

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.

Kindergarten Google Form

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: