Achievement Testing
State required Achievement testing will be April 26-29. It is extremely important that students are present and on time. If students are absent on one of the test days, they will have to miss regular class time to make up the test. Students who are tardy will not be admitted into the room until after that day’s test is finished. Please understand that once your child has been handed the test booklet, they cannot leave the room. This includes being taken out for any type of appointment. If they are removed from the room during the test time, the booklet is turned in and they forfeit the opportunity to finish the test. The state’s testing rules will not allow them to finish or make up partially finished tests. As a reminder, the following tips are helpful for a successful testing session:
Your child will need:
- To go to bed early so they will be well-rested
- Eat a nutritious breakfast
- Be at school on time
- Have No. 2 pencils and a new eraser
We will celebrate the end of testing week with an Ice Cream Sundae treat on Friday afternoon for all students!
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On-Line Grade Cards
We are beginning the process of on-line grade cards. Reminder: If you don’t have internet access and need a paper copy of your student’s grade card, please let your child’s teacher know.
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4th Grade Fitness Challenge – Our 4th grade Fitness Challenge team will compete on Saturday, April 17th from 1-4 at Stebbins High School. We have a strong team again this year and hope to continue our winning streak! Good luck to team members: Dylan Blair, Caiden Smith, Payton Bonifas, Troy Powers, Zach Losey, Brendan Hadden, Justin Everette, Noah Blake, Mason McClurg, Miles McClurg, CJ Miller, Josh Riebe, Connor Case, Ben Schober, Andrew DeBrosse, Makenzie Dietz, Lauren Lester, Kristine Kreusch, Lydia Stueve, Cara Kronour, Laura Fink, Kaylee Cornelison, Molly Spitzer, Hailee Varvel, Victoria Nordquist, Kristin Landis, Ashley Waltemathe, Lauren Wyant, Carson Culpepper, Gretchen Riggle.
Thank you to Dr. David Koch for sponsoring the team’s T-shirts again this year. Lets Go Tipp!!
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Relay for Life
We are participating in Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature event on May 7 & 8 at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Our proceeds will be donated in memory of our district Communications Coordinator, Mrs. Kitty Lobo, and to honor our music teacher, Mr. Sharon Pfister, who is a cancer survivor. We will also be honoring and remembering the many friends and family members of our students whose lives have also been touched by cancer.
The students have already planned and organized some social/fundraising events such as BINGO and LT Ball Night at the BB Game to raise money for this worthy cause. Our next big fundraising/social event will be the Family Fun Night this Friday.
We are currently collecting donations for themed raffle baskets. These will be available to view and purchase raffle tickets on Friday night. LT will be having other classroom and school activities to raise funds for our team. If you know of a business or organization that might be willing to match either class donations or our school donations please call with any suggestions. Our participation in Relay for Life has been a wonderful opportunity to involve your children in a global outreach & community service project. It also expands on our “Cultivating Good Character Traits” Theme for this year.
Students & families are encouraged to join the Relay for Life walk with our “Pfisters’ Pfabulous Pfirebirds” team @ the fairgrounds on May 7 & 8. We appreciate all your help and support!
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LTPA NEWS
LT Ball School is hosting a FAMILY NIGHT – to support RELAY FOR LIFE on Friday April 16th from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM. There will be BINGO, an Inflatable Obstacle Challenge, Cake Walk (items from local businesses!!!), snacks, drinks & prizes!!! The 4th and 5th grade “Themed Baskets” will be on display for you to purchase raffle tickets (drawing to be held May 10th at the Monday Morning Assembly). Everyone is welcome! SEE YOU THERE!!!
LTPA MEETING and FAMILY NIGHT Meeting: The next LTPA meeting is Tuesday April, 13th at 9:30 am. At approx 10:00AM there will be a meeting for those involved in helping with the Family Night Event. We are still in need of a few helpers–please call 937-669-2468 or e-mail Jeannie at joshua24v15@verizon.net to sign up.
LTPA BOARD and LTPA CHAIRPEOPLE:
A form will be going home soon to volunteer for the 2010-2011 school year. Please contact Jeannie Weldon if you have any questions regarding these positions.
LABELS
The Campbell’s program is running another BONUS opportunity. They will double our points from 500pts to 2,000 pts! Send us your UPCs and caps by 5/21/10.
BOX TOPS and Tyson Labels
Our next competition has begun! The top 4th and 5th grade classes will win a “Sundae” party! If you send in 100 labels, you are eligible for the BONUS drawing, which is TWO Kings Island Tickets and additional prizes. The Box Top/Tyson labels end May 21st.
THANKS for your KROGER CARD support!!!
Remember you can use these cards all year long including through the summer months!
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENTS will be held on
April 15th for the Fifth Grade, and April 22nd for the Fourth Grade from 3:30 until 4:30 pm. Mrs. Koch runs this event that is sponsored by the LTPA – Thank You Mrs. Koch!!! The LTPA could use some volunteers to serve snacks and also a parent to help “referee” the games. Contact Jeannie Weldon if you would enjoy helping out. 937-669-2468 or joshua24v15@verizon.net
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A Note from Food Service
Why Breakfast? Smart Reasons to Eat Breakfast…
- Fuels the body with nutrients. You can’t make up nutrients that you miss at breakfast.
- Provides energy for the morning’s active play at home or at school, and gets you ready to learn
- Kids learn better if they eat breakfast.
- Helps keep a healthy body weight.
- Breakfast helps control the urge to nibble or eat too big a lunch. Even with breakfast, kids may need a small morning snack.
- Helps kids feel good.
- Tastes good! Eat foods you enjoy – even if they are not common for breakfast.
Manage your early morning time:
- Start making breakfast the night before. You might mix the juice, slice fruit, or make hard-cooked eggs.
- Go to bed earlier, so you get up earlier.
- Fill your kitchen with quick-to-fix breakfast foods.
- Have a variety; have choices thru the week.
- Give yourself time to wake up. Many kids aren’t hungry right away. Wake up earlier.
- Help with breakfast–on a morning when you’re not rushing, it’s a nice way to start your day.
Eat a good breakfast for testing week!
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Landscape Beautification
Take an opportunity to visit LT Ball and enjoy our beautiful landscaping. This is a great example of when we work hard, plan ahead and plant seeds, we reap the benefits! The same goes for studying, doing homework and organization…with testing week rapidly approaching students and teachers are going over that same concept academically. The landscaping, school beautification project was part of our “Cultivating Good Character Traits” theme and community service project for this school year. This fall many of our students helped during their recess time to plan, dig, weed, trim, and plant new bushes and bulbs. This project was organized by Mrs.Conley and Mrs. Lammers.
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April Dates
April 13 LTPA Meeting, 9:15 a.m.
5th grade to Victoria Theatre
Quiz Bowl till 4:15
April 14 Early Dismissal, 1:20
April 15 After-school Dodge ball – 5th Grade,
3:30-4:30
Art Club till 4:15
April 16 Pretzel Day
Relay for Life Family Night
6:30-8:00 pm
April 19 THS Band Assembly
April 20 Quiz Bowl till 4:15
Band parent Meeting, 7:00 pm
April 21 Choir till 4:15
April 22 After-school Dodge ball – 4th Grade, 3:30-4:30
April 23 5th Grade to Victoria Theatre
April 26 -29 Ohio Achievement Testing
April 27 Quiz Bowl till 4:15
April 28 Choir till 4:15
April 30 Ice Cream Sundaes for students!
May 3 Band starts, 2:30-3:15
Quiz Bowl till 4:15
May 4 Quiz Bowl Competition
May 6 Choir Concert, 7:00 p.m. @ THS Center for Performing Arts
May 7& 8 Relay for Life
May 11 LTPA – 9:30 a.m.
May 14 Pretzel Day
