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
Dear Eagle Families,
Our start to the 2022 - 2023 school year was an outstanding one with our first two school days being filled with big and small moments of connection, a sense of community, and a lot of genuine joy and positive energy in being together again! All grade levels spent time getting to know one another, reviewing the classroom, and building routines that will help shape our days ahead. Our "Eagle Expectations," are to take care of yourself, take care of others, and take care of Summerside. These three guiding statements are part of our positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS) that help guide everyone in all we do together to be sure we are fostering a school environment that is safe and welcoming and that is committed to excellence in every learner, every day, in every way. You can ask your child about when they have heard these statements or talked about them as a class and what they mean to them.
Our arrival and dismissal lines have run really smoothly the first two days and we have YOU to thank for that as everyone has been very thoughtful in communicating needs and changes well in advance and following our procedures and protocols, like following the flow of traffic, staying in your car, and being ready with a car tag or ID! IF you are picking up your child at the end of the day, please note we are going to move our car lines just a bit due to the high number of first graders we have at Summerside this year.
The first two lanes will be reserved for Kindergarteners and their older siblings still.
The next two lanes, the ones in the middle, will be for ONLY first graders and their older siblings.
The furthest two lanes will be where you will find your second - fifth grader and their older siblings.
We hope to have car tags in stock again in the first part of the week and will plan to deliver these to your car if you have completed our car tag request form. Again, please continue to have ID ready for us to check and thank you to all of the parents who have shared their appreciation for this step to ensure we are releasing students to the approved adults in their lives.
Breakfast is served from 8:45 - 9:20 in the morning. As students arrive, they are invited off the bus and out of the cars early to head to the cafeteria. Any student who arrives later will be permitted to take a breakfast to their classroom. It is important to note, breakfast and lunch are at a cost again this school year and if your child arrives in the cafeteria in the morning, they will be charged for a breakfast. See the links below to sign up for free/reduced meals if you qualify. Please discuss with your child if they are permitted to get a breakfast each day and if you have any questions or concerns, connect with your child's teacher.
Please don't hesitate to reach out throughout the school year if we can support you and your child in any way or if you see solutions to concerns we can conquer together. It has been a wonderful first two days together and we hope our Eagles continue to love being at Summerside as much as we love having them here with us!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Courtney & Ms. Lowe
P.S. Be sure to scroll all the way through our Eagle Updates for insight to what is happening at Summerside, with our PTO, in our district, and in our community!
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.
Open House
Introducing our New Elementary School Resource Officer, Officer Michael Ventre
At this week's Board of Education meeting, our Chief Operating Officer shared that the district has utilized monies from a state-level grant to hire an Elementary School Resource Officer (SRO). To learn more about SRO Officer Michael Ventre, please see this press release.
In addition, for more information about West Clermont's commitment to the safety and security of our students, staff, and school buildings, check out the Safety & Security section of our new district website and our recently-released Safety Guide.
Many Blessings
Many Blessings
We are fortunate at Summerside to have so many in service who are ready to wrap around students and families in need. We have a blessing box and lending library in our front circle that was created by Mrs. Katie Shepard, a paraprofessional at Summerside, and the West Clermont High School acapella group, Alpha, a few years ago. Our PTO Co-Vice President, Mrs. Liana Schaeffer has recently given our boxes beautiful new fronts and is often seen making sure they are filled and accessible for our families in need.
Beautiful Beginnings
Beautiful Beginnings
Shout out to Mrs. Williams for sharing her incredible green thumb and hard-working ways with us! She is our PTO Beautification Guru and has once again transformed our front garden and landscaping into such a welcoming, gorgeous, colorful focal point for all who come to Summerside!
Weekend Food Bags and Holiday Support for Summerside Students
Weekend Food Bags and Holiday Support for Summerside Students
Our mission is to commit to excellence, with every learner, every day, in every way. One way that we can do that is to help provide for your child if there is a need for food at home over the weekend. Thanks to the generosity of local organizations who wish to serve our Summerside students, we are able to continue our Weekend Food Bag Program as an option for our students in need for the 2022 - 23 school year. If you are interested in your child participating in this program, receiving a food bag at the end of each week, please complete the linked form below. Requests will be filled on a first-come-first-serve basis, prioritized by our free and reduced school fee recipients. There is the potential for a waiting list while we pursue additional resources to expand this program if we find that our students’ needs are greater than the current levels of support available. We are also fortunate to have local organizations offering Giving Tree and Holiday Food support for the holidays. Please indicate on the following form if you are interested in being contacted by the agencies who provide them about those programs as well.
Click here for the Weekend Food Bag Request/Holiday Support Form*
*Please note, you will need to complete this form for each child you wish to sign up for these opportunities
Kindergarten News
Kindergarten News
ALL Kindergarten students will attend school on Monday, August 22nd.
We will be meeting all students on the primary playground each morning.
Meet the Teacher Night, Tuesday, September 6, 6:00 - 6:30 for Kindergarten Families
We would like to invite you to join us for a meet the teacher night from 6:00 - 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 6 in your child’s homeroom. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and the other families in the classroom!
We also encourage you to join us at our PTO meeting in the cafeteria that evening at 6:30!
Kindergarten Immunizations
Kindergarten Immunizations
Kindergarten students must be immunized against Hepatitis B and chickenpox. For the safety of all students, the school principal may remove a student from school or establish a deadline for meeting State requirements if a student does not have the necessary immunizations or authorized exemption. In the event of a chicken pox epidemic, the Superintendent may temporarily deny admission to a student otherwise exempted from the chicken pox immunization requirement.
Immunizations Requirements for Kindergarten and All students enrolled for the first time in public or private schools in Ohio are required to be immunized as follows:
In accordance with Ohio State Law 3313.67, West Clermont School District requires students to provide a record of immunizations to prevent the spread of communicable diseases among pupils attending. Required immunizations and doses for kindergartners are as follows:
DPT (to protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis). Your child should have a total of four or more doses with the last dose being on or after the fourth birthday.
Polio (IPV). Your child should have a total of three or more doses with the last dose being on or after the fourth birthday.
Hep B (to protect against Hepatitis B). Your child should have a total of three doses.
MMR (to protect against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella). Your child should have a total of two doses with the first dose given on or after the first birthday and the second dose being at least 28 days after the first dose. Varicella (to protect against Chicken Pox). Your child should have a total of two doses with the first dose given on or after the first birthday and the second dose being at least 28 days after the first dose.
The full immunization schedule can be found here Ohio Department of Health
Ohio+Immunization+Summary+3-24-2022.pdfArrival Plan
Arrival Plan
Students who arrive at school from the bus will be invited to unload from the buses when they arrive at school IF they are entering the school to eat breakfast. All others will remain on the bus until 9:18 when we unload to bring students into the school.
Our front entrance is reserved for our parent drop-off car line. If you are planning to drive your child to school this year, all cars are to remain in a single-lane line along our red curb lane in front of the building, following the flow of traffic to ensure we are not blocking traffic at any time to allow parents who wish to drop their children off in the morning for breakfast.
Breakfast* will be served beginning at 8:45 am in the cafeteria and parents are permitted to use the second lane on the left to pull to the front of the building to drop off their child. There will be a staff member in the front car line starting at 8:45 am to monitor the unloading for breakfast. Please do not drop your child off earlier than 8:45 am.
*It is important to note that any child who is dropped off early, between 8:45 - 9:20 am, will be charged a breakfast each morning as they are not permitted in the building otherwise because we do not have staff available to monitor their safety. Please be mindful of moving vehicles and students walking at all times.
Once additional adults join the car line at 9:18, staff will direct cars into two lanes to expedite our drop-off line.
Bus Riders
Bus Riders
We encourage all families to use the district provided buses to get your children to and from school. Just a reminder that the Transportation Department plans to have updated bus routes posted on the "Bus Route E-Link" system. We also recommend that all families continue to check this site up until the first day of school to note any potential changes made to your child’s route.
To access the E-Link system:
Visit the Transportation section of the WolfPack Hub, scroll to Transportation Links and Forms, and then click on Bus Route E Link.
To log in, use the following:
Username: Student ID
Password: Child’s birthdate (8 digits. For example: 08012018)
Once the school year begins, we also encourage families to check out the Petermann Bus Tracker App. This app will securely allow parents/guardians to view the location of their child(ren)’s bus in relation to their assigned bus stop as well as provide information about their routes, in near real-time, including the scheduled arrival time of each stop. Please view the following documents for more information:
Parent Pick-Up Procedures
Parent Pick-Up Procedures
If you choose to pick your child up from school, please make note of the following guidelines to ensure we are able to maintain safety standards and a secure process.
If you choose to pick your child up from school, please make note of the following guidelines to ensure we are able to maintain safety standards and a secure process.
Please pull into your designated lanes as noted on the map using the right lane first until filled and then filling the left lane as this will allow traffic to continue to flow through our lot until our dismissal.
Kindergarten: The first two lanes have been reserved for families whose youngest is in kindergarten.
First Grade: The next two lanes are for families whose youngest are in first and second grade.
Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Graders: The furthest two lanes are reserved for those whose youngest is in second, third, fourth, and fifth grades.
We ask that you remain in your car, putting your car in park until cleared for take-off.
If all lanes are filled once you arrive, please stay in a single file line along Edwilla Drive and we will move all of our second-round cars along the red curb lane closest to the building once we move the first line of cars.
Please do not get into our car line earlier than 3:40 pm. We appreciate wanting to get out early but it is important to note, our system is very safe and timely. All of our students are almost always in their cars and rolling by 4:05. Obviously, the first few days take some time as do days of inclement weather may lead to delays but we still work hard to expedite the process.
Please have your car tag visible and ready for us to quickly match your child to you. As a reminder, we will release your child to anyone who has their car tag number so please be sure this is in a secure place and only shared with those who you trust.
Click here to request a car tag. Without a car tag, we will place your child on the school bus unless otherwise notified, in writing and/or via email to your child's teacher.
If you do not have a car tag, we will not load your child in the first round of our car line. We will ask you to pull back around for our second line of loading so that we can check your ID in the main office to ensure we are only allowing those with permission to pick up your child. This expedites our process and allows us to ensure safe practices versus rushing to get them in the car while holding everyone else up.
Please note, parents are not permitted to come to the office to pick up their child at the end of the day or line our sidewalk outside our main entrance as this is the path our students take to get to the car line.
*If you need to change your child's dismissal plan for any given day, please send a note in the morning with your child and/or email their homeroom teacher. In the event of an emergency, you can call the front office to notify us at 513-947-7900 but it is important to note that changes in dismissal need to occur prior to 3:30 each day.
*If you need to change your child's dismissal plan for any given day, please send a note in the morning with your child and/or email their homeroom teacher. In the event of an emergency, you can call the front office to notify us at 513-947-7900 but it is important to note that changes in dismissal need to occur prior to 3:30 each day.
**It is important to note that our teachers share the dismissal duties, taking half of the grade level of students to the buses and half of the grade level to the car rider line. When we make changes, it requires multiple points of communication that ultimately interrupt our learning environment and can cause confusion at the end of our day. To ensure everyone's safety, we ask that everyone knows and follows our bus and car line expectations and procedures. Thank you for your help and understanding.
Car Tags for Parent Pick Up
Car Tags for Parent Pick Up
All students have been assigned a bus for arrival and dismissal for the school year. If you are planning to pick your child up from school on a routine basis, you can complete the following form to get a car tag that will allow us to easily identify you as an adult with permission to pick up your child. Without a car tag, we will place your child on the school bus unless otherwise notified, in writing and/or via email to your child's teacher prior to 3:30 pm each day. Please complete our Summerside CAR TAG FORM if you anticipate picking up your child in the car line at any time during the school year.
Bus tags will be provided for all Kindergarten and 1st- grade students in the first week of school on their backpacks.
Car tags will be given to legal guardians of car riders on Open House night or during office hours (M-F; 8:30 am- 3:30 pm). Please bring your ID.
We encourage parents who will be picking up their child from school, even if not routinely, to get car tags to ensure you can join our car line at the end of the day so we can release your child to you quickly. Parents in the car line without car tags will be directed to loop around for the second/third stage of pickup up and pull up to the curb to have identification verified once we get the majority of the students loaded and cars off our lot.
Anyone who has your car tag that matches your child's backpack number will be permitted to pick up your child so it is important to maintain their security at all times.
We encourage parents to carpool which is why we give every family two car tags so that you can simply send one of the tags with the other parent to show to the grade level teacher at dismissal.
Free school breakfast & lunch will not be automatically offered for everyone during the 2022-2023 school year.
2022 - 2023 Breakfast will cost $1.20/student and $.30 for reduced if you complete the application below.
2022 - 2023 Lunch will cost $2.70/student and $.40 for reduced if you complete the application below.
Please see the information below to apply for the free/ reduced breakfast & lunch program.
Applying Online for Free and Reduced Meals
Applying Online for Free and Reduced Meals
Applying Online for Free and Reduced Meals
Applying Online for Free and Reduced Meals
Go the following web address: https://family.titank12.com/
Select the “Apply for Meals” box.
Under the District box, as you begin to type West Clermont, the drop-down box will allow you to choose our district.
Type in your household address, daytime phone number and email address.
Choose the assistance program if applicable (Example- SNAP). It will ask for your SNAP number if you have chosen that program. You can obtain this number by calling your Case Work at the Clermont County Job and Family Services number.
Add each student enrolled in the West Clermont District. You will need their Student Identification Number. If you do not know the student’s ID number, you will need to contact your student’s school to obtain the number.
Choose your students' race and ethnicity.
Place the last four digits of your Social Security number in the boxes provided.
Sign the application by typing your full name and then hit Submit. The applicant will receive email confirmation upon receipt of the application.
The application is reviewed within 10 days and the applicant will be notified by email or by letter via US Mail.
It is important to note that there will be a charge for breakfast and lunch in the 2022 - 2023 school year.
Breakfast will be $1.20 for paid and $.30 for reduced.
Lunch will be $2.70 for paid and $.40 for reduced.
You are able to pre-pay online, and check your balance, at the following:
Our 1st week of the 2022-2023 School Year!
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, August 30, PTO Skating Party, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Beechmont Rollarena
Friday, September 2, NO SCHOOL, Professional Learning Day
Monday, September 5, NO SCHOOL, Labor Day
Tuesday, September 6, Kindergarten Meet the Teacher Night, 6:00 - 6:30 pm
Tuesday, September 6, PTO Meeting, 6:30 - 7:30, Cafeteria
Wednesday, September 14, Picture Day at Summerside!
Summerside PTO Updates
Summerside PTO Updates
PTO Board
PTO Board
PTO Meetings, 2022 - 2023
PTO Meetings, 2022 - 2023
All meetings are scheduled from 6:30 - 7:30 in the Summerside Cafeteria
You can also join virtually if you choose: PTO Meetings Virtual Link
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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.
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.
Our public Town Halls are scheduled for:
September 22nd at 7 PM at West Clermont High School (4101 Bach Buxton Road)
October 20th at 7 PM at Withamsville-Tobasco Elementary (3950 Britton Blvd.)
November 10th at 7 PM Merwin Elementary (1040 Gaskins Rd.)
December 8th at 7 PM at West Clermont Middle School (1341 Clough Pike)
Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot here!
2022-23 Annual Notices
2022-23 Annual Notices
Our district's annual notices can be found on our district website, located at westcler.org.
PowerSchool Mobile App Update
PowerSchool recently changed the West Clermont District Code for the PowerSchool Mobile App. The new District Code is PRMG to access your student’s information. Mobile App users must log out of the app and update the District Code to PRMG. If you need assistance with updating the District Code on the mobile app, complete the PowerSchool Parent Portal Support Form or call 513-943-5078. Please allow 2 business days for a response.
Click the link to download the app:
PowerSchool Mobile App for Apple Users
PowerSchool Mobile App for Android Users
*Reminder, report cards cannot be accessed through the PowerSchool Mobile App.
Extended Community Opportunities
Extended Community Opportunities
Before & After School 2023 (1).pdf
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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