Join us for a spectacular time at the first Steenrod Steak Fry for our playground! Attached is the link to an order form - you can Venmo @Terra-Crews or PayPal summerlgevans@gmail.com.
Orders are due by Thursday, September 16
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GRhgz4vhLkyYuAz-TRrohpFwtwmsf3ar/view?usp=sharing
Full text of this evening’s call: Good evening Cardinal Families!
Our first day with Kindergarten went amazingly well. They have learned so many new routines and must surely be a little tired. Tomorrow, we are welcoming ½ of our PreK students. Please note that PreK drop off is in the front of the building as well. K-5 uses the outside lanes in the parking lot and PreK will use the inside lanes. Don’t worry – just go slowly and we’ll redirect you if necessary.
Students in 4th and 5th Grade brought home scores from the General Summative Assessment today. Make sure to check their folders. These provide you with information about how they performed on the test at the end of last school year. Please contact me at the school office if you have any questions.
For pick up at the end of the day, our PreK dismisses beginning at 2:15. If you are picking up for grades K-5, please wait until 2:30. As a reminder, we get most traffic flowing at approximately 3:10 so a later arrival helps with congestion on National Road and Clarks Lane. Car riders should be picked up by 3:25.
Thank you for returning the 50/50 tickets you have sold for the Steak Fry. Soon we will send an order form home so that you can purchase tickets to attend the steak fry. We are still looking for donors for raffle baskets and volunteers for the event. We are hoping each grade level can help us put together a themed basket - later this week you will receive a list of suggested items. Of course, this is optional! We appreciate the help if you are able. All the information you need is on our Cardinals in Motion Facebook page.
Finally, this year, we are electing two parents to our Local School Improvement Council. If you are interested in serving a two year term, or have questions, please get in touch with me. I need to have names of interested parents by September 7.
Have a great evening!
West Virginia state legislature mandates that each school has a Local School Improvement Council (LSIC) of elected educational stakeholders. The purpose of LSIC is to foster collaboration between parents, school staff, and students to promote the educational goals of the school. LSIC meets a minimum of four times during the school year. The meetings are open to the public but only elected committee members may vote on motions. This year, we are electing two parent members for a two year term. Please contact Mrs. Dietrich by September 7 if you are interested in serving in this vital role. Elections will be held on Thursday, September 9.
Rise and Shine! We started the year with a concert by Tony M and our very own theme song 🌟
Rise and Shine! We started the year with a concert by Tony M and our very own theme song 🌟
Full text of this evening’s call: Good evening Cardinal Families …
As we start this school year, there is a feeling of familiarity – much of it positive and some that may make you feel a little anxious. Above all else, we want you know that that our mission at Steenrod is to educate your children on a journey through kindness, compassion and respect. When you drop your children off in the morning or wave goodbye from the bus stop, please trust that we will take care of them and make sure they feel loved and safe.
The recommendation from the Ohio County Health Department is to wear a mask. At last night’s board meeting, the decision was made to allow parent choice. To assist you in making an informed decision, a School Recovery and Guidance Plan will be available on the Ohio County Schools website. Quarantine guidelines vary depending on whether or not students are wearing masks (**noted below).
I have just a few final requests as you prepare for the first day of school for your child:
If you wish for a mask to be worn, please send a note so that their teacher is aware.
Please make sure your child knows how they are getting home. For children in younger grades, please write a note to their teacher.
Please be patient as we deal with remnants of construction around the building. We’ll get there and when we do, it will be great!
Finally, be ready to RISE AND SHINE to jump into the first day of the 2021-22 school year. We are so excited that you will be here!
As always, call the school office or send an email with any questions or concerns.
**Outlined by Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department
Close contact in a school setting for students
• Only quarantine students who were within 3 ft. of an infected student without a mask.
• No quarantine if both individuals were wearing a mask or if fully vaccinated and symptom free. (This exception does not apply to adults in the classroom.)
Quarantine for non-vaccinated (or if both students were not wearing mask):
• 14 days (returning on day 15)
• 10 days (returning on day 11), symptom free and no test
• 7 days (returning on day 8), symptom free and negative test taken on day 5
• Those returning after 7 or 10 days must wear a mask through day 14.
Our Cardinals in Motion Playground Committee is planning a Steak Fry for Friday, September 24 from 6:00-11:00 p.m. at the Sonneborn Shelter. Plan now to attend! If you, or someone you know, would like to contribute in any way (monetary, time, basket donations, etc), let us know!
Archery camp! Spots are limited.
Volleyball camp!
Junior Patriot Soccer Camp has returned!
Register here:
Stanley congratulates STAR Cardinal winners from the fourth nine weeks ⭐️#peaceout #starcardinals
What an awesome experience this was for our students! Thank you Jared from WLU!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I1GpppsUr8WxvggCfcDjIV1LeHe6JVCx/view?usp=sharing
Home delivery for meals this summer! Visit the OCS page to sign up
Thank you PTA for your help today! #studentappreciation #tiedyefun
Our students were treated to SnoBiz today, compliments of McKinley Architecture and Engineering and Nello Construction! #studentappreciation
You are asked to complete an online survey about school climate—the learning and teaching/working conditions—to help guide school improvement efforts. We value your feedback. The results of this survey will be used to make changes in your child's school to ensure a supportive environment for teaching and learning.
Parent participation in the survey is very important. If you have questions about the survey or have problems completing the survey, please contact me at the school office. Please complete by Friday, May 21.
When you log onto the survey you will see explanatory information about the survey and the important information below as to your rights as a survey participant:
Your participation is voluntary. You may choose not to participate; not to answer any questions you do not want to answer; and you may stop participating at any time during the survey without penalty. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential.
Access the Survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wvslesPA21
Enter this code to start the survey: P064210
Open to all WV residents 12 years old and up.
Black lights and glow sticks make math even more exciting! #thankateacher
Please see link for student device turn in information. Turn in dates will vary by school. https://boe.ohio.k12.wv.us/page/student-devices