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SPRINGMYER SPARKS
Amy Brennan, Principal
4179 Ebenezer Rd. Cinti., OH 45248 ~ 574-1205
www.ohlsd.org/springmyer
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4/13/15 - 4/17/15
TO REPORT A STUDENT ABSENT BEFORE 9AM
PLEASE CALL THE ABSENCE LINE @ 347-2970
SAFE SCHOOL HOTLINE – 574-9444
MONDAY, APRIL 13
is “Day 3.”
APRIL 10
ONE HOPE ONE HEART
4/13/15 – 4/17/15
APRIL 14
SMASH 3:15 – 4:15 PM
MORNING SAFETY
PATROL
Jordanne B.
APRIL 14
FINE ARTS NIGHT LAST NAMES M-Z 6:00-6:45 PM
FINE ARTS NIGHT LAST NAMES A-L 7:15 – 8:00 PM
SAFETY FIRST AT
SPRINGMYER
Please use extreme
caution and courtesy
in our carpool lines in
both morning and
afternoon. Remember
student safety is the
most important thing.
Thank you for your
cooperation.
AFTER SCHOOLSAFETY PATROL
Aubrey H.
Lauren M.
Joshua S.
APRIL 15
ENCORE 3:15-4:15
APRIL 16
DADS AND DONUTS LAST NAMES A-L 7:00 – 8:00AM
APRIL 17
DADS AND DONUTS LAST NAMES M-Z 7:00 – 8:00AM
APRIL 17
CUB SCOUT MOVIE NIGHT
Remember to collect
your Box Tops for
Education and your
Pop Tabs for Ronald
McDonald House
APRIL 22
CLASS PICTURES
The "Spring Into Fun" with Sparky 2015 Raffle Vimeo Podcast is ready for viewing.
"Spring Into Fun" with Sparky 2015 Raffle
Catch up on all past videos at our vimeo site https://vimeo.com/wssn
Thanks for watching,
WSSN Crew & Mr. O.
Camp Invention is coming to Oak Hills this summer the week of June 22-26 at Oakdale! Don’t miss the $25
discount that ends this Friday! Go to campinvention.org to register your student or contact Amy
Cutter (513-574-1100) for more information. Don’t miss this great enrichment experience for your child!
Camp Invention is where BIG ideas become the next BIG thing! Oakdale Elementary will be hosting Camp
Invention the week of June 22-26. Join us as we celebrate our 25th year of reinventing summer fun! Local
educators lead a week of hands-on activities created especially for elementary school children. Boys and girls
spend time disassembling electronics to create something new and taking part in high-energy games!
Lessons explore connections between science, technology and innovation. Discounts are available, so register
today! Visit www.campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 for information. Here is a video about this year's
Camp Invention: Camp Invention--Illuminate
4TH ANNUAL ONE HOPE, ONE HEART FUNDRAISER
Benefiting District families experiencing tragic hardship.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2015
6:OOPM-9:00PM
OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL GYM
Please join the Oak Hills community in an effort to raise funds for our 4th Annual “One
Hope, One Heart Fundraiser”. On April 10th, 2015, the faculty members from each of the
nine Oak Hills Local School District buildings and District Office will battle in a volleyball
tournament. In addition to the volleyball tournament, this family centered event raises
money through concessions, t-shirt sales, raffle baskets and children’s games.
This event allows the Oak Hills district to “show their heart” and aid Oak Hills families who
have faced a tragic hardship that has caused a significant financial burden. Over the past
three years the event has raised enough money to help nearly a dozen families with a
monetary donation during particularly dire situations. In the past, this event has aided
students and their families who lost their home to a fire, whose parents passed away due to
serious illness, or have been diagnosed with a debilitating disease.
Oak Hills Local School District serves approximately 8200 students who attend 5 elementary
schools, 3 middle schools and the second largest high school in the state of Ohio. To learn
more about Oak Hills visit our website at http://ohlsd.us/about/ .
Beginning March 9th Springmyer will have the opportunity to “show their heart”. With a
$1 donation students will be given a heart to put their name on and post on the “GOT
HEART?” bulletin board. Hearts will be available in the library with Mrs. Burman
between 8:00am-8:30am and during lunch.
Got questions?
Interested in helping with the event?
Contact Jodi McDonald [email protected] (513)235-5836
Please consider joining our “show of heart” with your support and donation.
Level 1: $500.00 Donation: Company name listed in the program and the sponsorship board, announced as high
level corporate sponsor and company name/info printed on “One Hope One Heart Cooler Bag”. (Given out the
night of the event)
Level 2: $250.00 Donation: Company name listed in the program and the sponsorship board, and announced as a
corporate sponsor during the event.
Level 3: $100.00 Donation: Company name listed in the program and the sponsorship board.
Please send your tax deductible donation by March 25th, 2015 to:
ONE HOPE ONE HEART
Springmyer PTA Attn: Jodi McDonald
4179 Ebenezer Road
Cincinnati, OH 45248
Contact: Jodi McDonald [email protected] (513-235-5836)
Thank you in advance for your consideration and support of the families and students of
Oak Hills Local School District.
WHAT: Please join the Oak Hills community for the 4th annual ONE HOPE, ONE
HEART fundraiser. Faculty members of Oak Hills schools and District Office will play volleyball to
raise funds for district families that have experienced tragic hardship.
WHEN: Friday, April 10th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Oak Hills High School Gym.
COST: $10 per family (up to 5 members), $5 per adult or $3 per student (middle school aged &
up). All elementary students must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased prior to the
event at the participating schools or at the event. T-shirts can also be purchased for $5 presale and $7
the night of the event. Raffle tickets for an iPad Mini will be available at the schools also for $1 per
chance or 6 for $5.
ACTIVITIES: In addition to the volleyball games there will be basket raffles, face painting, split-thepot, chances for an iPad Mini, and T-shirt sales.
CONCESSIONS: Pizza, Hot Dogs, Candy, Soft Drinks, Popcorn, Chips, and Soft Pretzels.
--------------------------------Presale T-Shirt, iPad Mini Raffle, Ticket Form-------------------------------Student Name _______________________________________________Classroom _______________________
Phone Number_________________________________email___________________________________________
T-shirts cost $6 presale. Youth sizes (S, M, L) Adult sizes (S, M, L, XL) (Supplies are limited)
*XXL-add $2.00 XXXL-add $3.00* available upon request...email Scott Toon: [email protected]
I would like to purchase _________________ t-shirts for a total cost of $________________________________.
Please list the size for each t-shirt ordered____________________________________________________________.
iPad Mini chances cost $1 each or 6 for $5.
I would like to purchase ________________ chances for a total cost of $___________________.
Admission Tickets
I would like to purchase_____family tickets ($10), _____adult tickets($5), ______student tickets($3).
I have included $_______________________ with this form in an envelope for all of my purchases.
(This form should be turned with exact amount into the school office by Friday, March 27th.)
(Checks should be made payable to the Springmyer PTA.)
You are cordially invited to
Fine Arts Night
at Springmyer Elementary School
On Tuesday, April 14th, please join in celebrating the creativity and
success of your child and the other artists at Springmyer
Elementary. Our school will be transformed into an art gallery where
our students’ work will be proudly displayed. Each student will have an
artwork in the exhibition that will stretch from the LOWER GALLERY
in the cafeteria to the UPPER GALLERY in the gym. We are delighted
that the exhibition will be accompanied by live music provided by our
talented Springmyer musicians and Springmyer ENCORE!
In order to fit in the parking lot and have a less crowded experience in
the galleries, we'd like to invite students with:
Last names M-Z to come from 6:00-6:45
Last names A-L to come from 7:15-8:00
Thank you to the fantastic PTA for providing hospitality for the event,
and to our superb staff for donating delicious goodies!
SPRINGMYER Soccer sign ups open now. Please see attached sign up form.
LADIES FOOTBALL CLINIC
Join us on April 18th from 12:00pm – 2:00pm for the Annual Oak Hills Football Ladies
Clinic.
We will start at 12:00pm in the Oak Hills Commons, where lunch will be served.
Cost is $25.00, which includes t-shirt, lunch and valuable football information!
The Highlights will be:
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Learn how we teach fundamentals
Why teach fundamentals
What games we play and why we play them
What is all the equipment and where does it go
Why we run and lift the way we do
Please Note: This is open to all ladies who would like to learn more about football, not just
Oak Hills Football Moms
Please make checks payable to: Oak Hills Football Club
Send form and check to Athletic Office in envelope marked “Ladies Clinic” or you can mail
to:
Peggy Bepler
6354 Melissaview Court
Cincinnati, Ohio 45248
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Name ______________________________________
E-Mail _____________________________________
Shirt Size _____
Shirt Size _____
Shirt Size _____
Shirt Size _____
Adult Small
Adult Medium
Adult Large
Adult XL
Price $25.00 (Checks payable to Oak Hills Football Club)
THE SPIRIT SHOP WILL BE HAVING A
SPRING CLEANING OPEN HOUSE
ON APRIL 18TH FROM 9 TO 3
WE WILL HAVE SHORT SLEEVED T SHIRTS (REG. $12) ON SALE FOR $8
(THAT'S 33% OFF)
WE WILL ALSO HAVE THE NEW GRADUATION SIGNS FOR $10
ANY GREY HOODIE WILL BE DISCOUNTED $5 TO $25
ALSO YOU CAN TAKE 15% OFF ALL POLO SHIRTS!
WE ALSO HAVE GREAT WINDBREAKERS FOR THIS SPRING WEATHER! GREAT FOR WATCHING SOFTBALL,
BASEBALL, LA CROSS AND ALL OTHER OUTSIDE SPRING SPORTS!!
STOP BY AND GRAB SOME BARGAINS
Community Electronics Recycling Day
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015
10 am – 2 pm
OAK HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
3200 Ebenezer Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45248
The Environmental Action Committee of Mount St. Joseph University, in conjunction with
the Oak Hills School District, will accept cell phones, iPods, Blackberries, MP3 players, digital
cameras, handheld game systems, handheld GPS units, laptops, e-readers, portable hard drives,
charging cords and accessories for all of these items. These items will then be donated to the
Cincinnati Zoo’s “Project Saving Species” program, which helps protect gorillas by minimizing the
amount of coltan (an ore used in cell phones) that needs to be mined in gorilla habitat areas in
Africa. The goal is to collect 400 cell phones. (Please remove all data from phones, Blackberries,
laptops, and hard drives first. Use Google to find specific factory reset directions for your make and
model.)
Oak Hills Youth Soccer (SAY Soccer) Online registration for the Fall season will be open starting
April 1st. For information and registration, go to our website at: www.ohyouthathletics.org. Oak Hills Youth
Athletics has three soccer programs for the Fall season: 1) Our Little Kickers program is for ages 4 or 5 (as of
July 31, 2015). 2) Our Regular SAY program is for ages 6 (by Sept. 30, 2015) through 13 (by July 31, 2015)
and 3) Our Minors/Seniors SAY program is for ages 14 (by July 31, 2015) through 18. Please note: OHYA is a
separate program from Springmyer Soccer. However, any Springmyer student is welcome to play for OHYA.
OHYA Football
Registration NOW OPEN. Participation is open for kids in grades K through 6. Cost is
$95. Additional information can be found at www.ohyouthathletics.org, Football.
OHYA Cheerleading
Registration NOW OPEN. Participation is open for kids in grades K through
6. Information about the season and pricing can be found at www.ohyouthathletics.org, Cheerleading.
**Registration for Oak Hills Little Highlander Cheerleading for the 2015 season is scheduled for the following dates:
Saturday, April 18 from 10-1 at Oak Hills High School Commons New this year is online registration.
Visit www.ohlhcheer.com to register online or for more information.
Want to know more about the PTA and see what’s happening?
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Springmyer PTA webpage - http://ohlsd.us/springmyer/pta/
PTA Handbook - Springmyer PTA Handbook
January Springmyer Hi-Lites - January Hi-Lites
PTA Board Meeting Minutes - Go to PTA webpage, dwell on PTA, dwell on Board Minutes, select desired
month
 PTA Membership form - 2014 PTA membership form
 PTA Budget - a copy of the budget is available upon request to any PTA member via email at
[email protected]
SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS FROM MARKUS
The PTA is again offering prepackaged school supplies to the students for the upcoming 2015-2016
school year. You can order online @
attached.
www.markusinc.com
or you can print out the form
Free Family Movie Night Big Hero 6 Friday April 17,
2015 Springmyer Gym Doors open at 6:15pm Movie
begins at 6:45pm Available Concessions include Pizza, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Candy, Drinks Free Event
- Donations accepted at the door –
Sponsored by Pack 44
PTA staff member of the week:
Principal, Mrs. Amy Brennan
Mrs. Brennan has been with the district 10 years. This is her first year with Springmyer.
Welcome!
Below is some fun information to get to know Mrs. Brennan better:
1) Do you have a pet? If so, what kind of animal is it and what’s its name?
No pets (right now, at least!)
2) What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten? Or what food would you never want to taste
again?
Chicken feet
3) What is your favorite TV show or Movie? Or what was your favorite TV show as a child or
youngster?
Favorite now: Downtown Abby Favorite childhood show: The Cosby Show
4) What was your favorite or most amazing place you ever visited?
We took a family trip to China and I was able to see the home where my mom was born.
5) What is your favorite hobby?
Playing with my kids, running, doing crossword puzzles
6) If you didn’t work for the school system what would you like to be?
That is REALLY hard to imagine. I love what I’m doing! If I had to say something, though, it
would be a baker. It’s something I enjoy doing at home and I love to share my creations with
other people.