Crosby Update-April 17, 2025
CROSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southwest Local Schools
https://www.southwestschools.org/
“Academic and Social Growth for ALL students, EVERYDAY!”
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Dear Crosby Parents and Guardians,
Please read each Crosby Update to stay in the know about upcoming events and what is going on in our school and district.
New this week: PTO Flower Sale Pick-Up!
NOTEWORTHY DATES- Mark your calendars!
April
18-21 Easter Break
22 PTO Flower Sale Pick-up 4:00-6:00 p.m.
22-May 9 Math and Science State Testing for Gr 3-5
23 1st Gr Musical 6:00 p.m./ 2nd Gr Musical 7:00 p.m.
May
1 Banking Day
5-9 DIBELS Testing for students Gr K-5
8 Grandparents’ Day A-H (4:30-5:15), I-Q (5:30-6:15), R-Z (6:30-7:15)
9 G.O.A.L.S. Day for 5th Grade
12 PTO Meeting 7:00 in Art Room
13 5th Grade Olympics Day (@ Harrison High School Football Stadium)
15 Banking Day / 5th Graders visit HJS 9-12
16 Vehicle Day for K-5 / Rain Date for 5th Gr Olympics Day
20-21 Field Day (Grade Levels TBD) / Erin’s Law
22 Grad Walk / Field Day rain date
26 No School- Memorial Day
27 5th Grade Celebration
28 Last Day for Students / 5th Gr Celebration Rain Date
June
6 4th Quarter Report Cards Published to Progress Book for Gr 1-5
SAFETY
ERIN’S LAW
Ohio's Erin's Law, also known as Senate Bill 288, requires schools to teach age-appropriate lessons on child sexual abuse prevention and sexual violence prevention. Students at Crosby Elementary will participate in these lessons provided by the Council on Child Abuse of Southern Ohio, the week of May 20th. We want to give you plenty of time to understand the requirements.
Click here for requirements: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/School-Wellness/Prevention-Education/Child-Sexual-Abuse-Dating-Violence-Sexual-Violence
Click here to preview video trailers and summaries by grade level: https://playitsafe.org/curriculum_gradelevels.php
The material is prepared by experts from the Council on Child Abuse. Although the material is developmentally appropriate, please be advised that the videos in 4th and 5th grade have heavy content. Characters are realistically portrayed, unlike the cartoon-like figures in the lower grades. You have the right to come in and preview the video in its entirety, if interested, please contact the school counselor, dean of students or principal. You also have the right to opt out of this program by filling out the opt-out form. Opt-out forms will be sent at least two weeks prior to the lessons.
CALLING IN ABSENCES
To call in a student absence call 513-738-1717 and when prompted press 1 to leave a message.
ACADEMIC GROWTH
5th GRADERS VISIT HARRISON JUNIOR SCHOOL
On May 15th, all 5th graders will be bussed to Harrison Junior School to prepare them for the transition to middle school. Students will leave Crosby around 9 a.m. and return by 12 p.m. Students can purchase lunch there with the same lunch number they use at the elementary building. Students can choose to pack, but due to the excitement of additional options at the Junior School, students tend to like to experience buying lunch.
SCHOOL FEES
As we move into the fourth quarter, please make sure you have paid this year’s school fees. Ms. Patty has sent messages to anyone who still owes fees- in case you have forgotten whether you have already paid them. Just a reminder that your child’s name will not appear on class lists in August if there are outstanding fees.
To pay them - Login to our Parent Portal https://mywildcats.me. Click on the 9 squares (top right of your screen) and click PaySchools Central. PayForIt users click PayForIt to transition your account. You can also download the PaySchools Central mobile app for phones/tablets. If you have an account, enter your email and password. If you forgot your username or password, click “Forgot Password” and enter your email address and click “By Email” or “By Phone” to receive your password.
CHANGE IN AGE ELIGIBILITY FOR KINDERGARTEN
Please click below to read about changes in age eligibility for Kindergarten:
https://www.southwestschools.org/departments/enrollment/kindergarten-registration/
SOCIAL GROWTH
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
See the attachments below for community activities.
(Attached: Summer Camps, Summer Fun & Easter Egg Hunt/Pancake Breakfast)
CROSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO
The April and May PTO meetings are being combined and will take place on May 12th at 7:00 in the Art Room.
PTO- Membership Toolkit: https://crosbypto.membershiptoolkit.com/ or Facebook: Crosby Elementary PTO
COUNSELING SERVICES
At Crosby Elementary, we have several levels of mental health support for students. Mrs. Lee, our full-time school counselor, is the first line of contact for any of your student’s social or emotional needs. We also partner with Best Point to offer school therapy to students. Best Point also offers Care Coordination to help parents in the home as well. A Best Point referral can be made by Mrs. Lee or by you as the parent or guardian:
Online – www.tchcincy.org or
Over the phone – 513-272-2800 Ask for the Intake Department
MISCELLANEOUS
LOST AND FOUND
Please be sure your children are checking the lost and found for missing items. Items not collected at the end of each month will be donated to a local charity.
COMMUNICATION
PARENT SQUARE
Parent Square has now been rolled out to families! The implementation of Parent Square is a direct result of last year’s Parent Survey where families indicated their desire to eliminate multiple communication platforms and apps. This will accomplish that request, allowing a single district-wide platform to be used for all communication.
You received an email from Parent Square with a link to register your account. (You may need to check your Spam folder to find the email). Click the link in that email and follow the instructions to register your account. You also received a separate email from the Southwest Local School District with more in-depth information about Parent Square, directions on setting up your account, and a video on how to use Parent Square.
Parent Emails are pulled from Final Forms. Please make sure your information is up-to-date and correct.
https://southwestharrison-oh.finalforms.com/
How do I access my child’s grades and report card?
An official ProgressBook Parent/Student mobile app is now available in the iPhone App Store and the Google Play Store. With the ProgressBook Parent /Student mobile app, students and their families can track grades, view homework assignments, monitor attendance, and more. Please review the instructional sheet for more information. If you have any questions, please email parentaccess@southwestschools.org.
How does the district/school communicate information?
District- email using School Messenger, Facebook, Twitter, website
School- Principal- Weekly Email/Text sent using School Messenger/ Parent Square
Facebook and Twitter are used to post reminders only- all new information will be communicated through email/text.
Teachers- Parent Square, Progress Book, weekly newsletters
PTO- Membership Toolkit: https://crosbypto.membershiptoolkit.com/ or Facebook: Crosby Elementary PTO
