The TIGER TRIBUNE

E. G. Shaw Elementary School Mission Statement: “We are a dedicated community of professionals

striving to provide an environment where every child learns and every child grows.”

Mrs. Dena Doolin, Principal

Mrs. Joell Mangan, Assistant Principal May 4, 2012

PRINCIPAL’S POST

Dear Shaw Families,

Shaw students and staff members have been very busy

over the past month! Our third, fourth and fifth grade

students recently completed their Spring 2012 Ohio

Achievement Assessments and a special “thank you!”

goes to our students, families and teachers for the hard

work that has gone in to preparing for and completing this

very important task. As a cost-savings measure, the

District will not mail test scores home over the summer.

Instead, scores will be given to parents when students

return to school in August.

Mr. Verhoff will speak on May 15th at our PTO Meeting

about the future of Beavercreek City Schools. Please join

us in the IMC at 2:15.

Within the next couple of weeks, we will be conducting

our annual comprehensive, school-wide survey. Student

surveys will be conducted in 1st through 5th grade

classrooms, and parent surveys will be sent home with

students. We ask that you please complete the survey

anonymously and return it directly to the office. Data

from the surveys will be compiled over the summer and

used to develop our building goals and plans for the 2012-

2013 school year. We sincerely value your opinion, so

please take a few minutes to give us your input and

feedback.

As always, thank you for all that you do for our students

and our Shaw community!

Dena

UPCOMING EVENTS May 4 Mr. Long to Wartinger Park

May 7 and 8 Book Fair 7:15-1:00

May 7 Mrs. Klingler to Wartinger Park

May 8 Mrs. Carf to Wartinger Park

May 9 Book Fair 7:15-4:30

May 9 Mrs. Muntz to Wartinger Park

May 10 Mrs. Hines to Wartinger Park

May 15 PTO Meeting – 2:15

May 15 Spirit Day at Chick Fil-A

May 15 Spring Choir Concert, Main Auditorium

May 17 PTO Bowling Party 3:30 @ Beaver-Vu

May 17 District Art Show, 4:30-7:00 BHS

May 21-25 Right to Read Week

May 21-25 Volunteer Appreciation Week

May 28 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day

May 30 Talent Show, Grades 4-5, 8:15

May 31 Talent Show, Grades 1-3, 8:15

June 1 Field Day

June 4 Field Day Rain Date

June 6 Last Day for Students – Early Dismissal

The April Students of the Month are: Students were picked by their teachers based on the six pillars of character. These are respect, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, responsibility, and citizenship. Congratulations students! Thank you for being such good role models for the entire school! Luke Madeline Zeynep Boston Kaylee Toi Hazem Imani Conner Austin Trent Aria Gabe Corinna Chloe Dillon Marissa Maggie London Amariyah Austin AJ Codie Emily Ripley Taylor Dylan Levi Connor Ethan Brandon Lily Paige - Art Good Character Awards: Students at Shaw who have been “caught being Good Characters” are being rewarded at school! Once nominated, their name is called during our morning announcements, at which time they receive a PAWS pencil and write their name on a PAW for our honor wall. These students are then entered into a weekly drawing for a gift card from a local business. We would like to congratulate the following students who have had their names drawn: Simran Megan Marissa Jake

CONGRATULATIONS: Please join me in congratulating Florence Tillman and Kelly Clements for receiving Outstanding Classroom Teacher awards for 2012 from the Curriculum Improvement Council!! Their hard work and all they do for kids are sincerely

appreciated!

Student Council: Shaw’s Student Council had a very busy year filled with numerous activities! We participated in the Holiday Aid Food Drive to help collect food for local families. We worked in

conjunction with the Beavercreek High School Student Council to collect items for our military troops. We made Christmas cards for a local nursing home. We sold valentines and lollipops to help raise money for the

American Heart Association. We conducted a candy guessing contest to help those affected by tornados. We also completed a work day cleaning up areas around Shaw. At each of our monthly meetings, we also spent part of our

meetings cleaning tables, bookcases, and other items in classrooms around the school. Student Council strives to do good things for our school, our community, our country, and also the world! Thanks for supporting us!

BOOK FAIR: Please join us for the Spring Buy One Get One Free Book Fair. It will be held during school May 7-9 in Room 26. Your child’s class will be signing up for a day and time to come and purchase items from the Book Fair. It will be open each day before

and during school. The hours are as follows: Monday, May 7 – 7:15-1:00 Tuesday May 8 – 7:15-1:00 Wednesday May 9 – 7:15-4:30 Parents are encouraged to attend the book fair during any of the hours listed

above. Hope to see everyone there!!!

BHS Athletic Activity Pass Sales

2012-13 Season

STUDENTS: $40.00 ADULTS: $65.00 (Grades K-12 only) FAMILY MAXIMUM OF $250 Checks made payable to: Beavercreek Athletic Department Athletic Activity Passes can be used for general admission at any regular season, home athletic contest for High School or Middle School (including Swimming and Ice Hockey) Questions? Please contact Melissa Barker Melissa.barker@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Beavercreek City Schools Elementary Summer School 2012

Beavercreek City Schools will not be offering elementary summer school start-up or review sessions this summer. We will, however, offer an intervention session for those 3rd grade students who are residents of Beavercreek who did not pass the Reading portion of the OAA. This session is at no cost and is open only to qualifying 3rd grade students based on the results of the 3rd Grade Ohio Reading

Achievement Test taken in May. If a child qualifies, the family will be notified by mail in mid-June. A registration form will accompany the notification.

OAA Reading Intervention Summer Dates: July 30th - August 10th Where: Fairbrook Elementary School 260 North Fairfield Road Times: Session 1A: 8:30 – 10:00 AM

Session 1B: 10:15 – 11:45 AM

Amanda Reese & Ed Zink Beavercreek Fundamental Girls Basketball Camp WHEN: June 11-14, 2012 9:00AM—1:00PM WHO: Girls Grades 2-8 (Completed) WHERE: Beavercreek High School COST: $90 Per Camper $10 Discount for additional family members *Early bird deadline: June 1 - $80 Any questions, please call Ed Zink at: (937) 657-1515 or contact Amanda Reese at (773) 401-8585 or by email at areese@northpark.edu.

Shaw Library Tales

Books and reading fun are blooming up all over the place here at Shaw Library as spring has arrived! The primary grades have enjoyed story times on such topics as Dr. Seuss books, character education ties, dental care, classic books of literature, and fun favorites like pirates and Peter Pan. In addition, the third graders have been working on a compare and contrast project about fables and retellings using the story "Country Mouse, City Mouse." The upper grades are working on a unit on reference sources and defining information needs. They also have done some author studies this month that highlighted the genres of literature. The children are continuing to build on their library skills. This includes proper book care, locating books on the shelf, and learning about the Dewey Decimal System. We have also been focusing on the differences between fiction and non-fiction books. The children have been doing a great job with all this. Miss Nan and I are very proud of them. Please help the children to remember to bring their library books back on time and encourage them to share with you what we have done during library time. Happy Reading, Miss. Jones Shaw Librarian

CALLING ALL DREAMERS! Readers of all ages will explore the night this summer during the Beavercreek Library’s summer reading program. Readers will celebrate, Dream Big—READ with crafts, music, nocturnal animals, magic, stargazing, space exploration and more. The 2012 Children’s Summer Reading Program is open to young people, toddlers through six graders, with many special programs, prize drawings, story hours, a reading club, and more. There are also reading programs for young adults and adults. Families with pre-school children are invited to join the Read-to-Me portion of the program. Registration for all of the Summer Reading Programs begins on June 1 and runs through August 1. For more information, call the library at 352-4001, ext. 4 or visit our web site at www.greenelibrary.info. All programs are free of charge.

BILLY DONLON BASKETBALL CAMP—WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY Day Camps Session I June 18-21 This session is open to boys ages 7 through rising senior Session II June 25-28 This session is open to boys ages 7 through rising senior Hours of Operation Monday registration 8:00-8:45 am Monday-Thursday 9:00-4:00pm Campers will be divided according to age and their ability. The purpose of the camp is to provide a competitive learning environment for each camper to improve his skill level in basketball. Fundamentals will be stressed in order to build a strong foundation from which to grow This camp is open to any and all skill levels. Cost: Cost is $200 per week per camper. The camp includes: Camp t-shirt

Basketball

Prizes for contest winners

Insurance Lunch NOT included, camp concession stand will be available with daily lunch, snacks and drinks. For more information: wsuraiders.com Pamphlets regarding the camp are available in the Shaw office.

ARCHIE MILLER U.D.—BASKETBALL CAMP Welcome to the second summer of the Archie Miller Basketball Camp at the University of Dayton. This camp is meant to teach the fundamentals of the game and en-courage a love and appreciation for basketball and good sportsmanship. We will have a tremendous staff which will include the University of Dayton coaches along with your favorite Flyer players. Every participant can count on an exciting week of competition and skill instruction. All registered campers will receive a camp t-shirt. We hope you can join us! You can register online by clicking the “Register Online” link at http://daytonflyers.com/archiemillerbasketballcamp/ . If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call at 937-229-4421. Camp Dates: June 11-14 June 25-28 July 16-19 Father/Son Camp June 16-17

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY Summer Programs for Students in Grades K-12 DISCOVERY/ODYSSEY are exciting summer enrichment programs for students entering grades K-6/7-9. Courses are offered in science, mathematics, foreign language computers, and all kinds of art! One-week sessions are offered beginning the week of June 11. The program runs from 9:00am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Extended care is available. Participants may enroll as many weeks of the program as they choose. RESIDENTIAL CAMPS for students entering grades 6-9 are offered throughout the summer. Participants live for one-week in campus residence halls and are supervised by a trained residential staff, on duty 24 hours a day. Camps are offered in creative writing, law, leadership, mathematics, science, theatre and much more. Meet other students from around the world! For more information contact: Elizabeth Turner, Special Programs Coordinator Wright State University Office of Pre-College Programs Telephone: 937-775-3135 E-mail: precollege@wright.edu Or visit our Website at: www.wright.edu/academics/precollege

MUSIC NOTES: Congratulations to our OMEA District 12 Honor Choir Members: Abby Skye Levi Brock Cameron Caylie These members gave an outstanding performance at a recent concert! Also, congratulations goes out to the following students who made it onto Guys and Dolls Show Choir: Michael Quinn Levi Brock Kennidie Cameron Molly Grace Abby Elisabeth Alternates: Megan Leah Gabriella

FROM THE ART ROOM: I hope everyone was able to come to our recent art show and see all the beautiful artwork your students have been working on. Thank you to all our volunteers who helped hang all the artwork! This is a huge task and requires a lot of help. Also, thank you PTO for sponsoring the Raffle Baskets in conjunction with the art show; and all our families who gave so generously. This was a huge success and another Smart Board has been purchased for use in our school! The following people were lucky to win one of these wonderful baskets: Marisa Seth Joe Mrs. Hughes Nathaniel Farrah Luke Eli Elisabeth Jodie Sophie Rhonda Rosenlieb Chloe Mrs. Heinkel Rylan Brian

There will be a parent meeting at Ferguson Middle School in the multipurpose room on Thursday,

May 24 beginning at 7p.m. for the parents of incoming 6th graders.

If your child will be attending 6th grade next year at Ferguson, please plan to attend this informational

meeting. This meeting is for parents only.

Contact FMS at 429-7577, if you have any questions.

The Lost and Found is overflowing with clothing and lunch bags. Please stop in and

check through the numerous items on the Lost and Found Table located in the

hallway by the front lobby. At the end of the school year, any unclaimed items

will be packed and sent to a charitable organization.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Shaw will once again participate in the Everybody Counts program which helps students better understand the physical, mental, and learning challenges that many people face. This will help create an environment in which students feel at ease with one another’s differences. The presentations are easy to give and all materials for the presentation are provided. If you would like to help with this worthwhile program, please contact Rhonda Rosenlieb, rbarnett1@woh.rr.com .

If your child will be transported to and/or from a location other than home for the

upcoming 2012-2013 school year, please complete a form and return it to the

school office by August 6, 2012, to insure transportation for your child to and/or

from this location when school begins. A new form MUST be filled out yearly.

Forms from previous years are not accepted. Please submit forms ASAP.

SCHOOL FEES: This is just a reminder to those that still owe school fees. As of May 1st, we are no

longer able to accept checks to pay for school fees. If you would like to make a payment, please send in cash or a money order. If you have any questions, please contact our office.

High School and Middle School Sports Physicals will be Saturday, May 12 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

High School Field House Cost $15

Proceeds go to the “Training Room” Fund – Physical Forms will be available at the site or the High School website beavercreek.k12.oh.us (located under Athletics – All General Forms). Only OHSAA physical forms will be accepted and completed. Questions? Deanna at 458-2465 or Deanna.fecher@beavercreek.k12.oh.us

Add These Websites to Your Computer’s Favorites: Beavercreek City Schools www.beavercreek.k12.oh.us Shaw Elementary www.beavercreek.k12.oh.us/shaw All Beavercreek Elementary Schools will be dismissing at 1:15 on Friday, June 6, 2012.

Beavercreek City Schools 2012-13

Pupil and Teacher School Calendar

August 17, 2012 F Staff Development Day August 20 M First Day for Teachers August 21 Tu First Day of School for Students September 3 M No school -Labor Day -All Offices Closed September 18 Tu Two hour delay -All School Buildings October 8 M No school -Staff Development Day October 19 F Early dismissal for all students -End of First Grading Period October 26 F No school for K-8 students -Parent-Teacher Conference Day November 2 F No school for K-8 students -Parent-Teacher Conference Day November 8 Th Two hour delay -All School Buildings November 21 W No school -Thanksgiving Vacation November 22-23 Th -F No school -Thanksgiving Vacation -All Offices Closed December 20-21 Th -F No school -Winter Vacation December 24-25 M -T No school -Winter Vacation -All Offices Closed December 26-28 W -F No school -Winter Vacation December 31 M No school -Winter Vacation January 1, 2013 Tu No school -Winter Vacation -All Offices Closed January 2 W No school -Winter Vacation January 3 Th First Day of School after Winter Vacation January 11 F Early dismissal for all students -End of Second Grading

Period, end of First Semester January 21 M No school -Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -All Offices Closed January 22 Tu Start of Second Semester for Pupils February 18 M No school -Presidents’ Day Vacation -All Offices Closed March 5 Tu Two hour delay -All School Buildings March 22 F Early dismissal for all students -End of Third Grading Period March 25-28 M -Th No school -Spring Vacation March 29 F No school -Spring Vacation -All Offices Closed April 18 Th Two hour delay -All School Buildings May 27 M No school -Memorial Day -All Offices Closed May 30 Th Early dismissal for all students -Last day for pupils;

end of Fourth Grading Period; End of Second Semester May 31 F Last day for Teachers

Notes: Any school days missed due to inclement weather or other calamity reasons and required to be made up by law OR by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction shall be made up beginning June 3, 2013 and each successive weekday thereafter until all required days are made up. Beavercreek City