Message from our Principal

Mr. Doug Savage

Mark your Calendar…November Character Trait is . . .

UPCOMING NOVEMBER DATES:

Monday 23 • Skyline Chili (Lila Ave.) Fundraiser

Tuesday 24 • Marco’s Pizza Fundraiser

11/25 – 11/27 • No School – Thanksgiving Break

Monday 30 • Skyline Chili (Lila Ave.) Fundraiser

UPCOMING DECEMBER DATES:

Tuesday 1 • HARPTOONS (K-6)

Monday 7 • Spirit Night Fundraiser – Bob Evans

Tuesday 8 • PTO Meeting - 7 pm

Friday 11 • Holiday Express ,Cafeteria 4-6 pm

Monday 14 • Spirit Night Fundraiser – Bob Evans

Wednesday 16 • Winter Parties grades 4-6 @ 2:15

Thursday 17 • Winter Parties grades K-3 @ 2:15

12/18 – 1/3 • No School – Winter Break

Monday 21 • Spirit Night Fundraiser – Bob Evans

Monday 28 • Spirit Night Fundraiser – Bob Evans

UPCOMING JANUARY DATES:

Monday 4 • Classes Resume

Tuesday 12 • COSI on Wheels (K-6)

Edition 7| November 20th 2015

GREATFULNESSCongratulations to our Students!

WEEK 1

Evie KellumJonathan Denike

Avery BellTyler HarpsterMia Petersen

Lauren TameriusCassi Dayton

Haleigh Prenger

Izzy ColapietroLandon Gobble

Noelle HaasGeorge Haney

Evie SchellMax MarshallJackson Bell

Julia StansellAmira Abu AliChris CullumSteven Rudy

Caleb HjelmengWill KaufmanNathan Fox

Zoey BecklehymerKylie Callahan

WEEK 2

Noah KimbleLily Kern

Natalie KochGeorgie AppelAnna Barker

Brady HoffmanLucas Ford

Pyper TaylorLanden Figgins

Grady BellTroy WatkinsNoelle Haas

Martha MulatuJJ Lamke

Kate SchulerAmaya ArmstrongNeveah Roettele

Zara Brown

Carson MichaelCece McGinnis

Aaron WestMatthew CoulterCollin Chitwood

Siddarth PadmanabanPeyton Cox

Ava BradshawJacob Taylor

It’s hard to believe that we are rapidly approaching the holiday season and that we are well into the second quarter of this school year. The state testing model has changed significantly with Ohio no longer working with the PARCC consortium. This year, students will take an end of year test only, and fewer test sessions. The assessments will continue to be taken on computers in the subjects of reading, math, social studies, and science. Third graders will also take an initial reading test, which will be administered during the week of December 7th in two 90 minute sessions. These assessments are a part of Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee.

This week we completed our first mandatory rapid evacuation safety drill. During the course of the school year, in cooperation with Miami Township PD and our DARE officer, we will complete three such drills. These assist in preparing us for procedures requiring building evacuation, and/or lock-down actions.

Tuesday November 24th is “Tacky Turkey Tuesday” and a benefit for the Milford Schools Foundation. The Foundation annually provides significant support to our teachers through grants Students bring a dollar donation to school and wear a “tacky / turkey themed” hat or head piece as a fun event before the Thanksgiving Break. Teachers may allow students to create at school - but feel free to be creative from home!

Teachers for their PTO Mini-Grant approvals! An Introduction to Chess class is starting Nov 30 for three

weeks. This class is required for new students to join the BES Chess Club that will start in January. For more

information and to register for the Introduction to Chess class, visit http://bit.ly/IntroToChess

Wanted: Yearbook Pictures! Do you attend any of our BES events and take pictures? Do you

have any pictures of our school's landmarks, like the old playground? We are looking for any pictures you would like to

share for our yearbook. Please send your high-definition photos to boydesmithyearbook@gmail.com

It's not too

late to order

yearbooks!

We are still

accepting

online orders.

Click to place your order Enter ID: 7608516

Twice a year, teachers have an opportunity to submit mini-grants to the PTO for items they need for their classroom. This program is possible because of the support of our BES Parents, teachers and staff. Thank you for allowing us to continue this program!

If you have any of these items, our budding artists would greatly appreciate these materials:

The art room needs your help!

• Yarn: any amount, any color• Embroidery thread: any amount, any color• Masking tape: solid colors only, please. Any

amount, any color• Empty paper towel tubes (please no toilet paper

tubes!)• Acrylic paint: any amount, any color

Come on get happy, at the

Holiday Express

See page 4 for details and how you can sign up to volunteer.

Mrs. Baker (K) – 3 CD playersMrs. Wolf (2nd) – earthworm composterMs. Moore/Mr. Hill, (5th) - Chromebook cart (10 Chromebooks)Mrs. Havrilla (Skill Development)-iPad Air and caseMrs. Yee (6th grade)- Electric pencil sharpenerMs. Bryant (Support) - Spelling games (10) Mrs. Bothe, (6th grade) - Science A-Z subscription Mrs. Brueck (5th)/Mrs. Langston (3rd)/Mr. Parnin (4th) - PowerPoint and Graphic Organizers Mrs. Holt-Taylor (3rd grade) - 3 stem units for scienceMrs. Cooper (Art) - scholastic art magazineMrs. Oppenheim (3rd grade) – testing privacy shields, electric pencil sharpenerMrs. Stieb (K) - Book binsMrs. Shaw, (4th) - turtle tankMrs. Cramer, (1st grade) - 2 Chromebooks, 4 iPod touches, 4 headphone splittersMrs. Dumm, (6th grade) - 90 Hatchett hard back books

2015-2016 BES PTO Board

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District NewsThanks to our Veterans and School CommunityAs I visited our schools on Veteran’s Day, I was so impressed by the number of veterans who chose to spend their morning with our staff and students. Our veterans were treated to music, videos, breakfasts, tributes, cheers, and genuine appreciation. It is rewarding for me to see our students listening to stories shared by veterans and learning the true meaning of sacrifice and freedom.

More veteran tributes are planned. Our DECA students have been working diligently to organize Remembrance at the Meadows this Saturday, November 14. Details are on our website (www.milfordschools.org).

On Thursday, November 19, our Board of Education will be awarding a diploma to a veteran who did not graduate from high school because of his service to our country. The meeting will be held at Meadowview Elementary beginning at 7 p.m. The Board will also be honoring veterans at the meeting, and I invite our veterans to join us for this brief program. At this meeting, students from each of our buildings will be presenting donations to Troop Box Ministries which helps fund this ministry to supply care packages for active military, many our own Milford graduates.

As we share our appreciation to our veterans, I want to express my appreciation to the Milford School Community. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I am amazed by the spirit and generosity of our school community. From our art students creating bowls for a fundraiser for a local food pantry to our National Honor students holding a 5K to raise money for the cancer society, this community cares for each other. And for that, I am grateful.

Sincerely,Dr. Robert FarrellSuperintendent

District to Host Community Forum on December 2Milford School District is hosting a community forum on Wednesday, December 2, to share information and gather feedback on current issues facing our school district. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Milford High School cafeteria, and will allow time for small group discussion, sharing feedback, and developing action steps.

“Ohio’s public schools have seen a significant increase in state mandates and challenges to maintain local control, all while state funding is being reduced throughout the state. Legislators continue to change the rules and create challenges that threaten Ohio’s public schools. We need to make our parents aware of these issues and show them how they can make a difference,” said Milford Superintendent, Dr. Robert Farrell.

According to Dr. Farrell, the following topics will be discussed at the forum:-Local control of our schools-Unfunded mandates-Private charter schools receiving local tax dollars

Dr. Farrell added, “Parent engagement is critical to this grass roots’ advocacy movement. We know that when parents become informed and challenge the state on what is best for our children, real changes can happen. Parents fought back against excessive state testing, which resulted in Ohio firing the testing company and reducing the amount of testing required for students.”

Please consider sharing your time and thoughts on these important issues. If you have any questions about the forum, call the Board of Education office at (513) 831-1314.

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Please join us at the second annual holiday express gift shop. This is a fabulous shop where your children may purchase reasonably priced gifts for all members of your family. Don’t miss the chance to help your children experience the joy of giving.

When: Friday December 11th 4pm - 6pmWhere: Boyd E Smith Cafeteria

We could use some volunteers to help our little shoppers – please sign up below:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4caaa729a57-holiday

Any questions please contact Courtney Cole at amccoles@gmail.com

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Holiday Express

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Milford Eagles Varsity Home Game and Activity Schedules11/20/15 – 12/06/15

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Sport/Activity Date - Day Opponent TimeBoys Basketball 12/01 – Tuesday Northwest 7:30 PM

12/04 – Friday Anderson 7:30 PM

Girls Basketball 11/20 – Friday Winton Woods 7:30 PM11/24 – Tuesday Seton 7:30 PM11/28 – Saturday Turpin 2:00 PM12/02 – Wednesday Glen Este 7:30 PM

Bowling Girls/Boys 12/02 – Wednesday Anderson (Eastgate Lanes) 3:30 PM

Swimming/Diving 12/03 – Thursday Glen Este 6:00 PMGirls/Boys

For a complete schedule please visit www.milfordathletics.org