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March 2013

Dear Crestwood Primary Families,

It has been a very busy month for Crestwood Primary. Through the generous support of the PTO our school enjoyed a spec-

tacular performance of the ballet “Miss Spider’s Tea Party” by the Cuyahoga Youth Ballet on Friday, February 22.

Mrs. Eileen Kelly organized the opportunity for the ballet and for each classroom to obtain the book Miss Spider’s Tea Party

donated by the PTO. The students were mesmerized by the beautiful dancing in the ballet, as well as the ballerinas visiting

each of the classrooms.

It was wonderful to see all the families attend our parent teacher conferences in February. I truly believe in the importance

of the partnership between parents, teachers, and staff to work together to make every child successful. I continue to

thank all of you for your support of Crestwood Primary School.

Our second graders will be taking the IOWA and the CogAT tests during the weeks of March 4-15. Please avoid making any

doctors appointments during this time period if possible. It is very important for your second grader to get a good night’s

rest and a healthy breakfast to do their best.

As always a special thanks to our parent organization (PTO) for providing the wonderful evening meals for the staff during

the conference nights. The staff at Crestwood Primary greatly appreciate the PTO’s hard work that they put forth for the

CPS students and staff all year long.

Sincerely,

Beth Trivelli, Crestwood Primary Principal

11256 Bowen Rd./ Mantua, OH 44255 / Main Office 330-357-8202 / Principal : Beth Trivelli, btrivelli@crestwoodschools.org

Our preschoolers ended

the month of Febraury

celebrating Dr. Seuss.

This is a picture of Jacob

Taylor on Wacky Wednes-

day in his pj’s.

Preschool

Tips to Help Your Child Prepare for Tests

• Make sure your children have eaten well on test days. Studies sug-

gest that good nutrition is related to improved attention and con-

centration.

• Help your children by encouraging a good night’s rest before ex-

ams. Children who are tired will have difficulty focusing on their

work.

The morning class read

"Hop on PopPopPopPop'. This is Ra-

chel Peterson (looking like

a Thing One) practicing our

hopping skills on Pop

(bubble wrap).

KindergartenKindergartenKindergartenKindergarten

This month the kindergarten stu-

dents were busy working hard learn-

ing twenty four sight words. They

learned position words and direc-

tional words in math. Our kindergar-

ten students have been busy cele-

brating the 100th day of school. Dur-

ing this special day the children

counted out sets of 100 items,

made snacks, cre-

ated t-shirts and

sang songs.

Classroom Happenings

First GradeFirst GradeFirst GradeFirst Grade

Hiram College students have helped

our first graders learn about science

with visits to our classrooms about the

scientific process. The first graders con-

tinue to use the “cups” process to use

in their daily writing. The first graders

are celebrating the love of literacy

through a Dr. Seuss week of activities.

Second GradeSecond GradeSecond GradeSecond Grade

The second graders are working with partners using

the Ipads to create synonyms skits. The Cuyahoga

Valley Youth Ballet recently performed the ballet, Miss Spider’s Tea Party for the en-

tire Crestwood Primary Building. In preparation for this outstanding performance,

students in Mrs. Grebb’s class participated in a tea party after reading the story,

Miss Spider’s Tea Party. Mrs. McCoy, a retired Crestwood teacher, brought in her

family china and helped to host the tea party. Students learned abut the history of

tea parties and their European connection. The students used real linen napkins

and china teacups accompanied with lemon wedges, sugar lumps, finger sandwich-

es, and mints!

Crestwood PrimaryCrestwood PrimaryCrestwood PrimaryCrestwood Primary

PTO Board 2012PTO Board 2012PTO Board 2012PTO Board 2012----13131313

PresidentPresidentPresidentPresident

Annette Thompson

Vice President & Volunteers Vice President & Volunteers Vice President & Volunteers Vice President & Volunteers

Brook Moses

Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer Treasurer

Gwen Mason

Secretary/GrantsSecretary/GrantsSecretary/GrantsSecretary/Grants

Angie Hunter

FundraisingFundraisingFundraisingFundraising

Annette Thompson

Publicity/NewsletterPublicity/NewsletterPublicity/NewsletterPublicity/Newsletter

Stacy Turner

Spirit WearSpirit WearSpirit WearSpirit Wear

Annette Thompson

Fall FestivalFall FestivalFall FestivalFall Festival

Jen Norsen

Santa Shop/Book FairSanta Shop/Book FairSanta Shop/Book FairSanta Shop/Book Fair

Lisa Wild

Santa Sock HopSanta Sock HopSanta Sock HopSanta Sock Hop

Lisa Wild

YearbookYearbookYearbookYearbook

Carolyn Wysong

Next PTO Meeting Thurs. March 7th 6 pm

We have had great participation at our new nightly meetings. New parents are welcome to join at any time throughout the school year. We will be meeting in the library.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are now on sale for Crestwood Primary School. Our full color yearbooks are only $12.00. Orders and money are due by March 8, 2013.

Akron Zoo Mobile March 11, 12, 13, and 14

For those who registered, remember which day your child is signed up for. The program is held in the cafeteria right after school and ends with child pick up at 4:30. If you have questions, please contact Debbie Campana at 330.310.1360 or e-mail at dmcampana@hotmail.com.

100’s DAY100’s DAY100’s DAY100’s DAY

Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 5th Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 5th Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 5th Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 5th

Dr. Seuss Family Literacy NightDr. Seuss Family Literacy NightDr. Seuss Family Literacy NightDr. Seuss Family Literacy Night When: Tuesday March 5thWhen: Tuesday March 5thWhen: Tuesday March 5thWhen: Tuesday March 5th

Where: Crestwood Primary School Where: Crestwood Primary School Where: Crestwood Primary School Where: Crestwood Primary School

When: From 5:30When: From 5:30When: From 5:30When: From 5:30————7:007:007:007:00

Come join our Dr. Seuss literacy celebra-Come join our Dr. Seuss literacy celebra-Come join our Dr. Seuss literacy celebra-Come join our Dr. Seuss literacy celebra-

tion with a storyteller, reading games to tion with a storyteller, reading games to tion with a storyteller, reading games to tion with a storyteller, reading games to

play with your child, creating bookmarks, play with your child, creating bookmarks, play with your child, creating bookmarks, play with your child, creating bookmarks,

and reading Dr. Seuss books. and reading Dr. Seuss books. and reading Dr. Seuss books. and reading Dr. Seuss books.

Crestwood Local School Kindergarten Information for the 2013-14 school year.

Children must be five years old on or before August 1, 2013 to be eligible to attend Kindergarten during the

2013-14 school year.

Information packets containing registration paperwork are available for parents to pick up at Crestwood Primary

School or online at www.crestwoodschools.org.

The registration of students will be during the times of 9:30 -11:30 am or 1:00-2:30 pm. All registration will

take place at the Crestwood Primary Building.

In addition to the registration paperwork, parent/guardians are required to show two proofs of residency,

the child’s official birth certificate issued by the State and the child’s social security card, also custody papers if

applicable. Student’s immunizations must be up to date for fall entry into school.

There will be a “Kindergarten Parent Information Night” for parents on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at

6:00 P.M. at the Crestwood Primary School multi-purpose room. No child care services will be available at this time.

All questions can be directed to Crestwood Primary School at 330-357-8202

Meet Miss Prax

Lauren Prax is the student teacher for Mrs. Skully’s art classroom. She is studying at Kent State University. She really enjoys working with the students and helping them to discover per-sonal meaning within their artwork. Miss Prax thinks Crestwood Primary School has been a welcoming and wonderful experience.

The first grade students are making art maps and the kindergarten students are making story-boards. Miss Prax will miss her students when she has to leave to finish her semester teaching at the high school.

In February and March KSU nutrition students

will visit students in the Crestwood Primary

Building lunch room as part of the “Munch

Bunch” program. They will talk about the health benefits of eating

fruits and vegetables. They will return once per week to offer incen-

tives (stickers, pencils) to students who pack and eat fruits and vege-

tables or eat these items on the school lunch tray.

Nurse’s Update:

The mobile dental clinic for

our district was held at the

Crestwood Primary School

during the month of Febru-

ary. Over 30 students were

able to take advantage of this

free service.

Join the First Graders as they experience the four seasons through songs, instruments, dance and much more! Their

Spring program, Seasons Change, will be held on Tuesday, March 19th in the Primary School multi-purpose room.

Performance times are as follows:

6:00 PM - Students in Miss Benton's, Mrs. Brode's & Mrs. Picone's classes

7:15 PM—Students in Mrs. Chesla's, Mrs. Crowe's & Miss Harr's classes

We hope to see you there as we celebrate the seasons!

And Show Your Support For Crestwood Primary School by...

Sending in Box Tops and Campbell’s Soup Labels

Points will be redeemed to help purchase new equipment for our

school

Photography Contest Guidelines It is time for the Spring Photo Contest. All student and staff may submit ONE photograph that best represents the Spring season. The judges of the photo contest will be all of the CPS students and staff. Please ensure that the children are taking the photos. The Spring Photo Contest ends Monday, April 1st, 2013. There will be three grade level winners (K-1st -2nd and staff). The winners will be announced Monday, April 8th. At the end of the year, the winning pictures, from every season, will be voted upon to determine a Grand Prize Winner.

Pictures must be printed out to be accepted (5X7 or 8X10 suggested)

Students must turn in photograph by the deadline for it to be judged

Dr. Seuss RaffleDr. Seuss RaffleDr. Seuss RaffleDr. Seuss Raffle

Four handmade quilts donated by Nora Brant will be raffled off at Crestwood Primary School on March 5 at 6:45 pm during Literacy night. Tickets may be purchased at Crest-wood Primary School. They are $1 for one or $5 for six. Proceeds will be used to purchase Dr. Seuss books.

Miss Spider’s Tea Party

Congratulations to Congratulations to

The Winners of the Crestwood Primary SchoolThe Winners of the Crestwood Primary School

Winter Photo Challenge 2013Winter Photo Challenge 2013

Hannah Barton Kindergarten

Cole Thompson 2nd Grade

Mia Miller 1st Grade

Mrs. Giilles Staff

Nurse’s Notes: March 2013Nurse’s Notes: March 2013Nurse’s Notes: March 2013Nurse’s Notes: March 2013

Head Lice Questions and Answers!Head Lice Questions and Answers!Head Lice Questions and Answers!Head Lice Questions and Answers!

Since the start of the school year we have had lots of questions about head lice. We have

had a few cases and would like to share some common questions and follow-up information:

Have there been any epidemics in the school?Have there been any epidemics in the school?Have there been any epidemics in the school?Have there been any epidemics in the school?

No, there have been no large class outbreaks. We can only go by what is reported, so it is very helpful for

parents to call us and let us know about their child, so appropriate treatment and follow-up can be dis-

cussed.

My child has been scratching her head a lot. Does this mean she has lice?My child has been scratching her head a lot. Does this mean she has lice?My child has been scratching her head a lot. Does this mean she has lice?My child has been scratching her head a lot. Does this mean she has lice?

Itching of the head or the feeling that something is crawling on the head does not mean a child has lice.

The only way to confirm a child has lice is to find the actual bugs. The easiest way to confirm is to comb

the hair. Remember, lice do not fly or jump- they crawl and are usually spread by close contact. Nits do

not move, so if something whitish or black on the hair shaft moves, it is not a nit.

My child’s friend has lice. Should I treat my child just in case?My child’s friend has lice. Should I treat my child just in case?My child’s friend has lice. Should I treat my child just in case?My child’s friend has lice. Should I treat my child just in case?

Treatment for lice should be done only when live bugs are present. Treatment is not preventive, and can

be expensive. It can take up to two or three weeks after a contact for symptoms to appear, depending on

how much scratching a child may do. If your child is exposed, parents may want to comb their child’s

head with a lice comb for about two weeks.

My child has lice. Do I need to clean my house and car?My child has lice. Do I need to clean my house and car?My child has lice. Do I need to clean my house and car?My child has lice. Do I need to clean my house and car?

Head lice and their eggs soon die if separated from the human host. Live lice die in a day or two, so vacu-

uming is not really necessary. The focus is on the head!!! It is advised to change bed linens and clean

personal hair items – put in boiling water for a few minutes. Children should have their own personal

hairbrushes and sleep alone in their beds. Stuffed animals can be put in the dryer on high for 20

minutes. Sprays are not recommended as they unnecessarily expose the child to residues.

I have heard olive oil and mayonnaise are effective treatments. Is this true?I have heard olive oil and mayonnaise are effective treatments. Is this true?I have heard olive oil and mayonnaise are effective treatments. Is this true?I have heard olive oil and mayonnaise are effective treatments. Is this true?

If your child has lice, please call the school nurse and discuss proper treatment. The most important

thing is to use a product properly, and remove bugs from the hair. If a child has head lice, they should be

checked and combed daily until no live bugs are found for two weeks.

Congratulations to these studentsCongratulations to these studentsCongratulations to these studentsCongratulations to these students

Caught in the Act for FebruaryCaught in the Act for FebruaryCaught in the Act for FebruaryCaught in the Act for February

.

Grade K Grade 1 Grade 2

Rylee Andrews Lilly Ebner Ripley Choleva

Bryce Bennett Kaelan Edwards Ethan Connair

Katlynn Brock Gracie Giulitto Brian Cox

Braden Craft Matthew Gonczy Jonas Honeycutt

Ava Fall Emmy Grebb Dylan Justice

Lacy Hall Chanelle Holdsworth Christian Leventry

Braylon Head Destiny Howell Joey Martin

Kayleigh Helm Bella Hunter Zack Maynard

Adie Hunter Angelina Johnson Melia Morell

Emery Johnson Nicolas Justus Logan Perkins

Brody Justice Gavin McIntyre Alexis Reichard

Zachary Knipper Olivia Richards Noah Riggs

Alissa Kurzeika Emily Rinehart Isaiah Spaeth

Nate Lyons Destiny Roth Kyle Starcher

Sam Olson Austin Russell Cole Thompson

Aubree Sorboro Rylee Ule

Hannah Ward Stella Wallace

Hank Winland

Summer Camp Scholarships

The Crestwood Education Association is offering 3 scholarships for Crest-

wood Primary Students to attend summer camp. CEA sponsors a themed

basket raffle each year at the Mantua Potato Festival specifically to raise

money for these scholarships. Scholarships have been offered at the Mid-

dle and Intermediate Schools for the past several years. This year we are very excited to be able to

offer scholarships at the Primary School. Each scholarship is worth $50.00 toward the cost of any

kind of camp. An application is attached in this newsletter. There are three parts to the scholarship

application. It will also be available online on the CPS website. Please return the application form to

Mrs. Kelly by May 1, 2013

Crestwood Education Association

Crestwood Primary School

Scholarship Application

Your child may be able to receive a scholarship of $50.00 to help pay for a summer camp of

their choice. Camps include but are not limited to scouts, 4H, church, music, sports, dance,

gymnastics, day camp, etc. Please fill out this application and return it by the deadline. You

will be notified if your child is chosen. Up to three (3) scholarships will be awarded. Funding

provided through the CEA basket raffle at the Mantua Potato Festival.

Please print and fill in completely using blue or black ink.

Name _________________________________ Grade ________

Address ______________________________________

______________________________________

Telephone number ___________________________________

Deadline for Application: May 1, 2013.

Return to Mrs. Eileen Kelly at Crestwood Primary School in a sealed envelope marked

SCHOLARSHIP.

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Name of the camp you would like to attend _________________________________

Location of the camp you would like to attend _____________________________________

Cost of the camp you would like to attend ________________________________________

What portion of the cost of this camp can your family comfortably contribute? ___________

In the event that you do not qualify for this scholarship, will you still plan to attend this camp? Yes

No (circle one)

Why have you chosen this particular camp to attend?

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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What will you be learning about at this camp?

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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Have you been to this camp before and why have you chosen to return?

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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* The Crestwood Education Association would like to know why you want to attend this camp. Using * The Crestwood Education Association would like to know why you want to attend this camp. Using * The Crestwood Education Association would like to know why you want to attend this camp. Using * The Crestwood Education Association would like to know why you want to attend this camp. Using one one one one

of the following formats please explain why you want to attend this camp.of the following formats please explain why you want to attend this camp.of the following formats please explain why you want to attend this camp.of the following formats please explain why you want to attend this camp.

* Draw a picture of you at camp or something you would do at camp

* Write an essay of 50 words or less

Please attach your chosen form to this application. They will not be returnedThey will not be returnedThey will not be returnedThey will not be returned. Fill in all parts of the appli-

cation. Deadline for Application: May 1, 2013. Return to Mrs. Eileen Kelly at Crestwood Pri-Deadline for Application: May 1, 2013. Return to Mrs. Eileen Kelly at Crestwood Pri-Deadline for Application: May 1, 2013. Return to Mrs. Eileen Kelly at Crestwood Pri-Deadline for Application: May 1, 2013. Return to Mrs. Eileen Kelly at Crestwood Pri-

mary School in a sealed envelope marked SCHOLARSHIP.mary School in a sealed envelope marked SCHOLARSHIP.mary School in a sealed envelope marked SCHOLARSHIP.mary School in a sealed envelope marked SCHOLARSHIP.

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