Mrs. Lisa Courtney
Principal
513-947-7900
courtney_l@my.westcler.org
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WEEKLY PARENT EAGLE UPDATE
WEEKLY PARENT EAGLE UPDATE
At Summerside, we create excellence in every learner by using a calm, consistent, and caring approach in a safe and welcoming environment every day, in every way.
At Summerside, we create excellence in every learner by using a calm, consistent, and caring approach in a safe and welcoming environment every day, in every way.
Ms. Cheryl Lowe
Assistant Principal
513-947-7900
lowe_c@my.westcler.org
Summerside families,
It’s hard to believe that this past Thursday, 10/6, marked our 7th week of school! As many of you may know, our district began a robust engagement process last spring with a series of town halls. These were very successful in terms of attendance and gathering information on the issues YOU care about. If you'd like to explore all of the feedback, suggestions, and YouTube Live recordings from all of our previous community town halls, check out our Town Halls section of the WolfPack Hub.
Today, I'm writing because I want to personally invite you to our next town hall, which is coming up in two weeks on Thursday, October 20th at W-T Elementary. The Town Hall will begin at 7 PM, but we encourage participants to arrive a little early if at all possible.
Space is limited so RSVP to save your spot!
In preparation for the Town Hall, we encourage you to watch this short video that provides some important background information on all the great things happening at West Clermont Schools.
And finally, if you haven’t had a chance to participate in our REACT Review survey yet, please take a few minutes to complete that here.
I can’t emphasize it enough - your feedback, your ideas, and your perspective not only matters to us, but it helps us in making important decisions each and every day.
I look forward to seeing you on October 20th!
Sincerely,
Natasha L. Adams
Superintendent & CEO
West Clermont Schools
Summerside Updates
Summerside Updates
Our Eagle Expectations:
Our Eagle Expectations:
Take Care of Yourself. Take Care of Others. Take Care of Summerside.
Take Care of Yourself. Take Care of Others. Take Care of Summerside.
Team and Grade Level Newsletters
Team and Grade Level Newsletters
Grade-level newsletters will be updated every two weeks.
Our Discover team newsletter will be updated quarterly.
Students in Mrs. Cantor's first-grade class read Goggles by Ezra Jack Keats. Here is a quick YouTube video if you want to enjoy the book with your child too! *Please note, this creator is not affiliated with or endorsed by WC schools. All content following this video is at a parent's discretion.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences
We encourage all families to partner with their child's teacher during the fall conferences.
To schedule a conference, click on your child's teacher's name which will take you to a listing of the times that are available. We ask that families only sign up for one time slot to allow for all to attend a fall conference. If additional time is needed or you need to conference virtually instead, please connect directly with your child's teacher to make arrangements. If you wish to connect with a staff member without an active link, some of our other service providers, simply send them an email to connect.
To schedule a conference, click on your child's teacher's name which will take you to a listing of the times that are available. We ask that families only sign up for one time slot to allow for all to attend a fall conference. If additional time is needed or you need to conference virtually instead, please connect directly with your child's teacher to make arrangements. If you wish to connect with a staff member without an active link, some of our other service providers, simply send them an email to connect.
PTO is hosting a book fair during conferences on 10/13. We encourage you to celebrate your child's hard work with a special trip to the book fair that evening as all are welcome, even if your conference night is scheduled the week before. Only volunteers will be permitted into the book fair during the normal school day.
Fifth Graders heading to Camp Campbell Gard!!
Fifth Graders heading to Camp Campbell Gard!!
Camp Dates: Wednesday, November 3 - Friday, November 5
We encourage all fifth graders to attend.
The cost is only $65 per student thanks to the PTO Kroger Plus card initiative - please click into that opportunity to continue to keep the cost of camp reasonable for years to come! Our PTO will support with scholarships as needed as we do not want cost to be a deterrent for any family.
Thank you to all who were able to attend our information meeting this past week. Please look for a packet of information sent home with your child with more information.
A note from our Health Aides
A note from our Health Aides
Between bathroom accidents, cafeteria spills, and holes in pants, the health clinic is in a pants shortage. Please consider packing an extra pair of pants in your child's backpack. We have had to call parents and guardians during the day to bring up extra clothes. Gently used pants and shirt donations are always welcome too. Thank you!
Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found collection is building! If your child is missing a belonging, please encourage him or her to look on the cafeteria stage. We will also have the Lost & Found items laid out in the main hallway on conference night (10/13/22).
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
PTO Skating Party Tuesday, October 11th 6:30-8:30
PTO Book fair October 11th-14th
Thursday, October 13th, Parent Teacher Conferences
Summerside PTO Updates
Summerside PTO Updates
PTO Board
PTO Board
Scholastic Book Fair
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Summerside! Students will be able to preview the book fair on Tuesday, October 11, and then visit the book fair with their class on a scheduled day throughout the rest of that week. A book is an outstanding way to celebrate your child's hard work and to continue to encourage the joy of reading!
The book fair will also be open the night of conferences on 10/13, 5:00 - 8:30 pm, and all are welcome, even if you are conferencing on 10/5! Only volunteers will be permitted into the book fair during the normal school day. Parents who wish to shop with their child are encouraged to attend during the evening hours.
Look for volunteer sign-ups soon as we will need people to help run shifts on 10/12 - 14 from 9:30 - 3:30 and then 4:30 - 9:00 pm on 10/13.
Thank you to our PTO Co-Vice President, Emma Gromek, for taking the lead on this opportunity for our students and families!
PTO Meetings, 2022 - 2023
PTO Meetings, 2022 - 2023
All meetings are scheduled from 6:30 - 7:30 in the Summerside Cafeteria
October PTO Agenda Notes and Draft
You can also join virtually if you choose: PTO Meetings Virtual Link
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Tuesday, December 1, 2022
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
District Updates
District Updates
Our Vision: Together As One Community, We Learn. Lead. Succeed.
Our Vision: Together As One Community, We Learn. Lead. Succeed.
Our Mission: Commit to excellence with every learner, every day, every way.
Our Mission: Commit to excellence with every learner, every day, every way.
Our Core Values: Together We are, ON THE RISE. R-Relationship, I-Innovation, S-Student Centered, E-Empowerment
Superintendent Blog Post
Superintendent Blog Post
We are creating a courageous culture by focusing on our mission of committing to excellence with every learner, every day, every way. We strive to have a safe, caring, positive learning environment where all students have a sense of belonging.
Middle School Start Time Update 10/7/22
The West Clermont Board of Education and district leadership plans to discuss the feasibility of adjusting the West Clermont Middle School start time from 7:00 a.m. at the next BOE Work Session on Wednesday, October 12 at 6 p.m. The session is open to the public and may also be watched online.
Location: Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
In the meantime, you can view the Citizens Advisory Commission’s presentation and report on this topic at our website.
Safety Update
Safety Update
Staff, students, families and community members,
Over the past week, several threats on schools across the U.S., including Ohio, were made. We’d like to take this opportunity to remind the West Clermont community of our commitment to keeping our school community safe, as well as the proper methods for reporting a threat or concern.
Should you see or hear anything suspicious, please report it through one or more of the following:
Contact Law Enforcement
Union Township Police Department-513-752-1230
Clermont County Sheriffʼs Office-513-732-7500
Pierce Township Police Department-513-752-4100
Or Dial 911
The Safer School Tip Line by calling or texting 844-723-3764
Contact the School Principal
Thank you for partnering with us to help us maintain our focus on every learner, every day, every way.
Seeking New West Clermont Education Foundation Board Members
Seeking New West Clermont Education Foundation Board Members
Are you a parent, business leader, staff or local resident interested in making a difference in our school community? WCEF needs you! We're currently accepting applications for new board members. Please complete our google form via the below link and we will contact those who best fit the mission of the Foundation. Please contact us via FB messenger with any questions. Thank you!
The West Clermont Education Foundation (WCEF) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on raising funds to support best-in-class academics in the West Clermont Local School District. Its mission is to enrich educational experiences and provide extraordinary learning opportunities in the school district by allocating resources from parents, alumni, staff, residents, and community business leaders to provide opportunities benefitting both educators and students. Click here to apply.
WC Alumni
WC Alumni
We want you to stay connected with your alma mater! Please join our Alumni database so we can keep you up to date on all things West Clermont!
Help Write West Clermont’s Next Chapter!
Help Write West Clermont’s Next Chapter!
We are listening to our students, families and community members and creating a path forward together to ensure all students are future-ready with a competitive advantage. Please attend one of our upcoming Town Hall Meetings.
We have made all feedback or suggestions from our community from our town halls—as well as the YouTube Live recordings of all of our public town hall events—available to the public on a special section of our WolfPack Hub, which can be accessed by clicking here or visiting westcler.org/hub and then clicking on the "Town Halls" button.
Our public Town Halls are scheduled for:
October 20th at 7 PM at Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary (3950 Britton Blvd.)
November 10th at 7 PM Merwin Elementary (1040 Gaskins Rd.)
December 8th Rescheduled on February 22, 2023 at 7 PM at West Clermont Middle School (1341 Clough Pike)
Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot here!
Extended Community Opportunities
Extended Community Opportunities
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West Clermont Board of Education
Jim Rudy, President
Michele Dulaney, Vice President
Tammy Brinkman
Ryan Patton
Michael Chumley
As shown left to right top row: Mr. Rudy, Mr. Chumley, Mr. Patton
Bottom row: Mrs. Dulaney, Mrs. Brinkman
Summerside Elementary School
Summerside Elementary School
West Clermont Local School District
West Clermont Local School District
4639 Vermona Drive: Cincinnati, OH 45245
4639 Vermona Drive: Cincinnati, OH 45245
513-947-7900
513-947-7900
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