Bogan Enews 3/1/24
Bogan Enews 3/1/24
School News and Information
Happy Friday! We hope you’ve enjoyed the roller coaster week of weather. Enjoy the sunshine and warmer weather this weekend!
Thanks to the highschool teachers and students who came and gave our 2nd graders a fun science day!!
We look forward to seeing you at conferences next week.
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Yearbook orders are open! Order at ybpay.com
Yearbook ID Code: 8480624 - Orders must be placed online
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5th grade parents, your students heard from the TMS counselors about the class options for next year. Please ask them to share the scheduling request sheet with you and review the choices. These forms should be signed and returned to their homeroom teachers next week.
Please remember that students can only charge up to $50 on their lunch account. If you exceed this amount, the lunch fees will be added to your school fees. If you require assistance with your lunch fees, please reach out to your school's social worker or principal.
A Reminder Regarding Electronic Devices
Smart watches and cell phones should not be utilized at school. Texting, calling, messaging, etc are not allowed. Thank you so much for your support. Please see the reminder below from our parent and student handbook:
Electronic Communication Devices- A student shall not use electronic items communication devices for non-academic purposes during academic time nor should students use electronic devices in a manner or at a time that causes a disruption in the learning environment.
Students are prohibited from using electronic devices to capture, record or transmit the words, (i.e. audio) images, (i.e., pictures/video) text or other information of any student, staff member or other person in the school or while attending a school-related activity, without express prior notice and explicit consent for the capture, recording or transmission of such words or images. Students are also prohibited from using electronic devices to capture and/or transmit test information or any other information in a manner constituting fraud, theft, cheating, or academic dishonesty. Likewise, students are prohibited from using electronic devices to receive such information.
Electronic devices including but not limited to those with cameras, may not be possessed, activated or utilized at any time in any school situation where a reasonable expectation of personal privacy exists. If at any time, the possession of an electronic device creates a distraction, disruption or safety hazard on school property (to include district-operated vehicles), such devices will be confiscated. School officials will not be responsible for the security of confiscated electronic devices.
Book Fair Time!
It’s that time of year again! It’s Book Fair time!
Bogan will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair Friday March 1st through Thursday March 7th. Students will have the opportunity to purchase books during their library time. Parents/Guardians will have an opportunity to stop in to the Book Fair during conferences from 4:00p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Reminder: Scholastic is now considered a retailer and not a wholesaler. Please make sure to allow for 6.5% tax on the items your child would like to purchase.
One easy way for your child to shop the Book Fair cashless is to set up an ewallet account at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/boganelementaryschool
Methods of payment accepted at the Book Fair are cash, credit card, ewallet and checks (made payable to Bogan Elementary).
Beginning Band- Mr. Marston- TMS
We are planning to have our first beginning band demo evening on Monday, March 11 at the middle school from 5-7 pm.
Kindergarten Registration School Year 24-25
After School Foreign Language
After School Foreign Language will NOT meet on 3/19/24
THS Drama Department- A Year with Frog and Toad
Our drama students (high school and middle school) will present A Year With Frog and Toad at the high school PAC on March 16th and 17th at 7 pm and on Sunday the 17th at 2 pm. This musical is based on Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad books.
If we can spread the news to the elementary schools that would be great. If you could add this to your e-newsletter that would be greatly appreciated. Tickets are $5 for kids up to 10, and $8 for kids and adults over 10.
PTG Corner
PTG Executive Board interest forms and flower sale information all came home this week.
MU Saturday Art Program
The Saturday Art program at Miami University begins in February. It is for ages 4 to adult. Please use this link to learn more information.
Student Services Information- Mrs. Aerni
Click HERE for all upcoming local events through the Student Services Department
or
Visit the Talawanda Student Services page to see all upcoming local events!
Know! Tip Special Edition: Self Esteem- Mrs. Macechko
Please use this link for more information on Self Esteem
Community Events & Activities Designed for Kids and Families:
https://www.talawanda.org/resources/community-events-%2B-activities-36/
SAY Soccer
Oxford SAY Soccer- Register Online January 1- March 15th.
National and International Holidays, Monthly Recognitions and Interfaith Religious Observances
National and International Holidays, Monthly Recognitions and Interfaith Religious Observances
March Breakfast Menu
Bogan Elementary Breakfast Menu
March Lunch Menu
EZ Pay Link
Do you need to add lunch money to your child’s account or pay school fees? Please contact the office if you need your child’s student ID number.
Attendance Reminder
ABSENCE FROM SCHOOL PROCEDURES
Before 8:30 a.m. on the day of absence, a parent/guardian should call the Attendance line, Bogan Office at 513-273-3400, to report a student absent from school. This line is available 24 hours a day. If a parent has called the Attendance line, a written note WILL NOT be necessary.
If a call has not been received, the Office will begin making home phone calls to missing students by 8:30 a.m. in compliance with the Missing Child Act.
Students who have not been called in and wish to have his/her absence excused MUST, within 5 school days, present a note stating the date(s) of absence, reason of absence, and parent/guardian signature. Parents may excuse their child for a total of TEN days each school year. After TEN days of parent excuses, all absences will be considered UNEXCUSED unless supported by a doctor 's note. Vacation days may be excused as part of the 10 total Parent notes.
2023-2024 Calendar
March 5 & 7- Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 8- No School Data/Work Day
March 19 - No School - Data/Work Day
March 20 - Bogan Art Show
March 25-April 1- Spring Break
April 8 - No School Teacher work day
May 6 & 7- No School PD/Data/Work Day
May 23- Last Day of School
Molly Merz
Principal
merzm@talawanda.org
513-273-3400
Educating and preparing students for life!
In partnership with the community, our mission is to educate and prepare our students for a rapidly changing world by instilling critical thinking skills, a global perspective, and a respect for our core values.
