Crosby Update-November 15, 2024
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.
NOTEWORTHY DATES- Mark your calendars!
November
20 Town Hall Meeting #1 at HJS
21 Banking Day / 4th & 5th Grade to AC for Anastasia Youth Edition
27 No School- Conference Release Day
28-29 No School- Thanksgiving Break
December
5 Banking Day / 3rd Gr Musical 6:00 p.m. / 4th Gr Musical 7:00 p.m. at AC
8 PTO Breakfast with Santa
19 Banking Day / Christmas Party 2:00 p.m.
20 No School for Students- End of Quarter Day
23- Jan3 Winter Break
January
8 2nd Quarter Report Cards Published to Progress Book Gr 1-5
9 Banking Day
20 No School- MLK Jr. Day
23 Banking Day
February
6 Banking Day
13 Valentine’s Day Parties 2:00 p.m.
14 No School- Conference Release Day
17 No School- President’s Day
19 Parent-Teacher Conference 4-8
20 Banking Day
27 Parent-Teacher Conference 4-7:30
March
6 Banking Day
12 Spring Picture Day
14 No School for Students- End of Quarter Day
17 Variety Show 7:00 p.m.
20 Banking Day
21 3rd Quarter Report Cards Published to Progress Book Gr 1-5 / Daddy-Daughter Dance 7:00 p.m. at AC
24-28 Spring Break
April
3 Banking Day
5 Mom Prom 7:00 p.m. at AC
17 Banking Day
18-21 Easter Break
23 1st Gr Musical 6:00 p.m./ 2nd Gr Musical 7:00 p.m.
May
1 Banking Day
15 Banking Day
20-21 Field Day (Grade Levels TBD)
22 Grad Walk
26 No School- Memorial Day
27 5th Grade Celebration
28 Last Day for Students
June
6 4th Quarter Report Cards Published to Progress Book for Gr 1-5
SAFETY
CALLING IN ABSENCES
To call in a student absence call 513-738-1717 and when prompted press 1 to leave a message.
ACADEMIC GROWTH
AUTHOR VISIT FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5
On December 16th the students in Grades 3-5 will be attending an author’s visit from Bethany Van Meter and her dog River.
You can pre-order books and save on shipping. You can even make special requests like signed books or specific dedications. The last day to order books is 12-9-24.
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SCHOOL FEES
School fees for the 24-25 school year have been posted to your student's account. 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
CROSBY PTO BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
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HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE
Sign-ups are now open to receive holiday assistance with food, toys and clothing through the Harrison Mayor’s Community Fund, Christ’s Loving Hands, and the Southwest Local School District. Reegister online or to get information on in-person sign-ups: https://sites.google.com/christslovinghands.org/hhhnetwork/home
CRYSTAL CLEAR SCIENCE- NEW SESSION
Click here for information: www.crystalclearscience.com/science-clubs/
ANASTASIA YOUTH EDITION PERFORMANCE
On November 21st our 4th and 5th grade students will be going to the Harrison High School Activity Center to watch the dress rehearsal of Anastasia Youth Edition put on by our Harrison Junior School students. Students will be transported on school buses for the 10:00 a.m. show and will return before lunch.
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
CROSBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO
The next PTO meeting will take place on Monday, November 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Room.
PTO- Membership Toolkit: https://crosbypto.membershiptoolkit.com/ or Facebook: Crosby Elementary PTO
MISCELLANEOUS
LOST AND FOUND
Please be sure to label items your child brings to school, such as lunch boxes, water bottles, jackets, sweatshirts, or any other item that could potentially end up in the Lost and Found. The lost and found is located in the area under the stairs at the bus dock exit. Items not collected at the end of each month will be donated to a local charity.
COMMUNICATION
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 or Monthly Email/Text sent using School Messenger
Facebook and Twitter are used to post reminders only- all new information will be communicated through email/text.
Teachers- Progress Book, weekly newsletters, Teacher Apps (Dojo, Remind, etc.)
PTO- Membership Toolkit: https://crosbypto.membershiptoolkit.com/ or Facebook: Crosby Elementary PTO
How do I email my child’s teacher?
All staff member’s emails are firstname.lastname@southwestschools.org
Or this page will link you to our staff directory: https://www.southwestschools.org/staff-directory/crosby-elementary/
