WT Glee Club & Sign Language Club

December Highlights

December 2011
*14-21- Secret Santa Shop-during recess
*20-Music Performance-2:00-K-2-4 attend
*21-Music Performance-9:30-K-1-3-5 attend


Christmas Spirit Week
*Monday, Dec. 19th-Holiday Headgear
*Tuesday, Dec. 20th-Grinchy Green
*Wednesday, Dec. 21st-Jolly Jammies
*Thursday, Dec. 22nd-Winter warmth (socks, scarves, winter hats)
*Friday, Dec. 23rd-Deck the halls with Christmas spirit
*Dec.23-Last Day before break, Friday

"Caps for Caring"

“Caps for Caring”

The students and staff at Withamsville Elementary are collecting plastic caps of all sorts as a service project. A local recycling facility has agreed to collect our caps in exchange for dollars that will be donated to cancer research. Please join our effort by collecting and donating plastic bottle caps from pop, juice, water or milk containers. The only requirement is that you turn in clean caps. This will be on on-going project for the duration of the school year.

First Quarter Bully Free Students Honored!

Hat tip to W-T's Bully Free students for the first quarter!

The BOBCAT PLEDGE: I will be responsible for my own actions.
I will be respectful of classmates and adults.
I will take pride in my work.
I will stop think and Make a good choice!

These students were recoginzed at our school-wide assembly Friday, November 4th.

Issue 12 Q & A

Issue 12 Q & A evening Thursday Nov 3, GEHS PAC, 7:00Glen Este High School-Performing Arts Center (PAC)Please mark your calendars and spread the word.This is open to West Clermont parents and to the general public.Organized by Citizens for West Clermont SchoolsDr. Brooks, Alana, M.E., Mr. Spieser will serve as our core to field questions. Board members, Principals and Citizens for West Clermont Schools are encouraged to attend to speak to attendees and show support.

School of Promise

Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary has been recognized by the Ohio Dept. of Education as a School of Promise. WT is one of only 122 schools (out of 2, 020 eligible) to earn this honor!

Mrs. Robinson's 4th Grade Class

Mrs. Robinson's 4th grade class created a flag to honor those who sacrificed their lives on September 11. The flag was passed around to each classroom in our building where each student signed their name as a way to say "thank you". Students submitted several designs for what our 9/11 flag should look like and through the process of democratic voting, this design was chosen. 13 red and white stripes would be accompanied by a blue rectangle displaying the message "In memory of those who sacrificed". Also on the blue rectangle are the names of 25 men and women who lost their lives on September 11. While participating in this project students used math skills to make the measurements for the flag, used their literacy skills in coming up with the flag's slogan, used technology skills in researching facts about September 11, used their creativity and art skills in coming up with a design and use cooperative learning to work together as a team.

Halloween Safety Night

WC Board Resolution

September 13, 2011

At last nights meeting, the Board passed the following resolution:

Be it resolved that the West Clermont Board of Education does hereby direct the administration to restore the following reductions effective January 2, 2012, should the November 8th levy pass:
Transportation to be restored to 2010-2011 school year levels.
All buildings shall be open to community use, per board policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the West Clermont Board of Education does hereby direct the administration to restore the following reductions effective at the beginning of the 2012-13 school year, should the November 8th levy pass:
Provide Music, Art, Gym, Gifted and Media services for all elementary buildings.
Athletic fees will be reduced to $150 per sport.

9/11/11 Update

Thank you for your support as we continue to improve our drop-off and pick-up plan at Withamsville. Starting Monday we will add another drop-off and pick-up area. Parents will now be permitted to use the service drive (located on 125) at arrival and dismissal. If you use this drive you will only be able to exit right onto 125. To create two zones we will close the gate between the the two driveways. If you enter from Britton Blvd. you will also need to exit onto Britton Blvd. Staff will be available to unload and load students in both areas. We hope this new plan will help with traffic issues and also move things along more quickly. I hope you had a great weekend! Tonya Schmidt

All call 9/6/11

• All Kindergarten students must have a physical and shot record on file to be eligible to attend school.


• Remeber that you can turn right and use the service drive after you drop-off or pick-up your child each day. The traffic moves more quickly when heading East on 125.


• To make drop-off move more quickly please have your WT child sitting on the curb or passenger side of your vehicle.


• Many of you walked to pick up children today. If you plan to walk to pick up your child each day please send a note so we can release your student at 2:45 with walkers. Walkers will be released on the secondary exit located to the right of the main entrance.


• Kindergarten and 1st grade students need to walk with an older sibling or be released to an adult for safety reasons.

I appreciate your support as we work to improve our speed in the morning and afternoon. Tonya Schmidt, Principal

9/5/11Sunday all-call

Welcome back to school! It was wonderful to see so many families at Open House. I hope you are all excited to return to school on Tuesday. We are ready to kick off another great year at WT. Just a couple of reminders to make the first day run smoothly. We will begin releasing students from busses and cars at 8:45. All teachers will be outside to receive students in the morning. If you are walking your child please take them directly to the main entrance where you will leave them with a teacher from their grade level. Breakfast is offered on the first day of school beginning at 8:45. Be sure you send your childs backpack on the first day. Please be sure that you have returned the form that tells how your child will get home each day. Parents of K or 1st grade students that are walking need either an older child or adult to meet them each day. If you are picking up your child be sure you have your car tag. Remeber, for safety reasons, parents without tags will need to sign out thier child in the office. Thank you for your support as we get in our new routing of drop off and pick-up! Tonya Schmidt, Principal

Re-post Supply list

West Clermont Local Schools 2011-2012
Elementary School Supply List

Kindergarten & Grade 1
1 pair blunt scissors
1 package glue sticks
1 large eraser
1 yellow highlighter
1 box crayons
1 package dry erase markers
1 box tissues
2 packages #2 pencils
Pencil box or bag

Grades 2 & 3
1 pair blunt scissors
1 package wide rule lined paper
1 package eraser “pencil toppers”
1 yellow highlighter
1 package colored pencils or crayons
1 package dry erase markers
1 box tissues
1 package of glue sticks
2 composition books (no spirals)
2 packages #2 pencils
Pencil box or bag

Grades 4 & 5
1 pair school scissors
1 package eraser “pencil toppers”
1 yellow highlighter
1 package colored pencils
1 package dry erase markers
1 box tissues
1 package glue sticks
2 packages wide rule lined paper
2 packages #2 pencils
3 composition books (no spirals)
Pencil box or bag

End Of Day form

Please complete this form and return to WT. This form will also be available in the classroom during Open House September 1st.

ReadyFest Reminder

Ready Fest Information:

Sponsored by: Kiwanis & Pregnancy Crisis Center of Clermont
Date: Thursday, August 18, 2011
Who: West Clermont Students grades PK-5 only
Time: 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Where: Glen Este High School – East Cafeteria – E-10 Entrance
Park: By Tennis Courts
Must provide proof of residency and proof of need (i.e medical card)
Haircuts, socks, underwear, backpacks and school supplies

WT Drop off Plan 2011-2012

Withamsville Open House Night

Class Lists

2011-2012 class lists have been posted on the front door for grades kindergarten -5th.

Ready Fest

Ready Fest Information:

Sponsored by: Kiwanis & Pregnancy Crisis Center of Clermont
Date: Thursday, August 18, 2011
Who: West Clermont Students grades PK-5 only
Time: 3:00 to 7:00 PM
Where: Glen Este High School – East Cafeteria – E-10 Entrance
Park: By Tennis Courts
Must provide proof of residency and proof of need (i.e medical card)
Haircuts, socks, underwear, backpacks and school supplies

Bus Eligibility 2011-2012

Click here to go to West Clermont web page to see if your address will receive bus service.

Important Changes for 2011-2012 for WT

Important Changes for 2011-2012 at WT
New School Hours:
9:00-3:00 (previously 9:10-3:40)
Breakfast –8:45
All elementary buildings will close 30 minutes after the end of the school day.
Pre-School :
Preschool students will be assigned to attend either Tuesday/Thursday OR Wednesday/Friday all day from 9:00-3:00. Families will receive more detailed information in August.
Kindergarten:
Kindergarten students will be assigned to attend school either Monday/Wednesday and alternating Fridays OR Tuesday/Thursday and alternating Fridays all day from 9:00-3:00. Families will receive more detailed information in August.
Transportation:
Only students who reside in the area determined to be 2 or more miles from school OR those who have been previously notified that special transportation will be provided will be riding buses. Buses will not stop at day care centers or sitters’ houses. This means that most students attending WT will not have bus service and parents will be responsible for providing transportation to school.
Each family will receive more detailed information in August with drop-off and pick up procedures as well as procedures for walkers. For students who will be driven to school, we will begin unloading cars at 8:45.

2011-2012 Elementary Supply List

West Clermont Local Schools 2011-2012
Elementary School Supply List

Kindergarten & Grade 1
1 pair blunt scissors
1 package glue sticks
1 large eraser
1 yellow highlighter
1 box crayons
1 package dry erase markers
1 box tissues
2 packages #2 pencils
Pencil box or bag

Grades 2 & 3
1 pair blunt scissors
1 package wide rule lined paper
1 package eraser “pencil toppers”
1 yellow highlighter
1 package colored pencils or crayons
1 package dry erase markers
1 box tissues
1 package of glue sticks
2 composition books (no spirals)
2 packages #2 pencils
Pencil box or bag

Grades 4 & 5
1 pair school scissors
1 package eraser “pencil toppers”
1 yellow highlighter
1 package colored pencils
1 package dry erase markers
1 box tissues
1 package glue sticks
2 packages wide rule lined paper
2 packages #2 pencils
3 composition books (no spirals)
Pencil box or bag

Last Week Of School

Last Week of School

6/2-Thursday

5th Grade Recognition-begins at 9:30(parents will be permitted in the building after other students are in class-approx. 9:10)

6/3- Friday

Kindergarten Graduation Celebration

AM-10:00
PM-1:15

6/3 Friday-Fifth Grade Picnic

WT Students say goodbye to Mr. Christian

Mr. Christian

Mr. Christian Rocks

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events
May 30-No School -Memorial Day
June 2-5th Grade Recognition 9:30 AM
June 3-AM Kindergarten Graduation 10:00
June 3-PM Kindergarten Graduation 1:15
June 3-5th Grade Picnic

Burrito the Frog

Mrs. Schmidt kissed "Burrito" the frog during the Right to Read Assembly today. This was the final event of the Right to Read week!

WT Spring Carnival

WT Carnival
Saturday, May 14th
11-3:00 pm
$5 ride bands/ .25 Game Tickets
Games/Prizes/Rides/Giant Inflatables

Rain or Shine

Weekly Update 4/11/11

4/12/11 PTO 6:30

4/13/11 K-2 Mother Son Skallywag Tag

4/16 and 4/17 12 - 5 each day Art Show at Withamsville

Spring Break 4/21 and 4/22

Weekly Update

This week at WT...

As we prepare for the 5th grade musical
students participating should check their
schedule to make sure that they are
her for pracitices scheduled this week.

3/30 End of 3rd Quarter
3/31 6:15 Dr. Brooks to address WT Parents and staff about budget cuts and the May Levy.
3/31 7:00 5th Grade Presents "Tom Sawyer"

Signs Of Spring

Miss Todd's PM Kindergarten Signs of Spring These are early signs of spring, When flowers bloom and robins sing. From their safe warm winter beds, Flowers pop their little heads. These are early signs of spring, When flowers bloom and robins sing!

Weekly Update 3/13/11

This week at Withamsville
3/15 and 3/17 5th Grade Musical practice until 5:00
3/17 Happy St. Patricks Day
3/17 6 - 8 WT Skating Party
3/18 Ohio Achievement Assessment Kick-off!!!
Please keep safety in mind as you drop off your students in the morning. It is never safe to back up when you are in the drop-off line. We are working to keep the line moving but as you know sometimes it is difficult to get kids out of the vehicle.
Have a great weekend!

Phone message 2/27/11

This week at WT...
2/28 All students should bring or wear their "ducks". We will be announcing "Lucky Ducks" !
3/1 and 3/3 5th grade Musical practice until 5:00
3/2 Spring Picture Day and Class Pictures
3/4 Buddy Assembly 9:15 - 10:00 in the gym

Withamsville Pre-school featured in Smart Ed Video

Check out this great footage and interview of Withamsville students and staff. This is a great example of how we are using technology to reach even the smallest bobcats! Go to http://www.teachsmart.org/About%20SmartEd/SmartEd%20TV/Going%20to%20School/2-24-11%20WT%20Elementary%20School.aspx or to teachsmart.org to check it out.

Phone message 2/20/11

This week at Withamsville....

2/21/11 No school Presidents Day

2/22/11 Karate Club Meets

2/22 and 2/24 5th grade musical practice until 5:00

3/2 is Spring Picture and Class Picture day

2/24 is Feb. "Buddy Meetings" wear your bully-free shirt or spirit wear today!!

2/25 No school for students PD day staff.

Phone Message from Mrs Schmidt 2/13/11

Announcements for 2/13/11

This week at WT

I hope you all enjoyed the warmer weather this weekend.
• Monday Happy Valentines Day!
• Tuesday and Thursday 2/15 and 2/17 5th grade musical practice until 5:00
• Tuesday is Karate Club

• No School on Friday 2/18 or 2/21 this is our mid-winter break and recognition of

Presidents Day

Reminder: the student drop area has been changed to a single lane.
The change was made because the area was unsafe. If you plan to walk your student into the building please park in the designated spaces. After you drop off your child please promptly pull up so other parents can drop off.

LOOKING AHEAD…. NO SCHOOL ON 2/25 THAT IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR ALL WEST CLERMONT SCHOOLS

Mrs. Schmidt's Phone Message 2/6/2011

Phone message from Mrs. Schmidt 2/6/11...

2/8/11 Karate Club. Students can be picked up at 4:25.

2/8/11 COSI on Wheels at Withamsville

2/8/11 PTO 6:30 - 7:30 in the WT Library

2/8/11 and 2/10/11 5th grade musical practice right after school until 5:00.

2/9/11 Parent Teacher Conferences

2/11/11 Jump Rope for Heart Event

Special Visitor comes to Pre School!

Staff Sargent Ronald Stidham visits Ms. Janes Pre-school at WT Elementary. Sargent Stidham is in the Army Reserves and he leaves soon to serve in Afghanistan for one year. He made a special visit to WT to visit with his son and the other members of Ms. Jane's class. We will keep this special soldier in our thoughts and prayers as he serves our country!

WT Staff Present at Free-Tech 2011

Rachel Ritchey and Susan Henize were featured presenters yesterday at the Free-Tech Conference. The presentation "A Cinderella Story" highlighted the journey from no-tech to high-tech at Withamsville Elementary. Mrs Nazzarine and Mrs. Schmidt gave a brief history of the move into the new building and District initiatives. Ritchey and Henize captured the attention of the audience with lessons integrating technology. The true stars of the show were the pre-school students that were featured in video clips during the presentation. Nothing says "technology rocks" like three and four year old students sqealing, jumping, and clapping over their accomplishments at the Smart Board and Tap-it!

Thank You West Clermont School Board

Phone Message from Mrs. Schmidt 1/19/2011

Due to the weather expected for Thursday, January 20th, Family Reading Night has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 25th from 6:30-8:00. More information will be sent home soon.

Family Reading Night

Withamsville-Tobasco Annual Family Reading Night

When: Thursday, January 20,2011

Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Place: WT Elementary

Join us for family fun!

Book Walk, Book Fair, Food, Face Painting, Games, Grade Level Tables

Special Guest Read Aloud

Prizes (Win BOOKS!)

1-11-11 Phone Message

Due to weather conditions, WT Elementary will be closed tonight, January 11, 2011, for all evening activities.