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SPRINGMYER ELEMENTARY
2014-2015
HiLites
MAY
UPCOMING EVENTS:
PTA
Principal’s Page
A monthly message from Mrs. Brennan
Greetings, Springmyer Families!
Throughout the course of this school year, Springmyer’s staff, PTA board, and
other parents and community members have worked to review and revive our
school’s vision statement and statement of core beliefs. It had been over fifteen
years since these statements had been created and it was time to update them
to reflect our changing world as well as our District’s new mission statement.
I am happy to share these updated statements with you now and even more
pleased to add how exciting it has been to see how our school community puts
them into practice on a daily basis.
Springmyer is a special place. It has been an honor to work with you and your
children this school year and to see the tremendous growth our students have
made. I know that this would not have been possible without your help -- both at
home and through your support of our school’s strong PTA. Thank you!
In partnership,
Amy Brennan
VISION STATEMENT
Springmyer Elementary, in partnership with our families and community, will be
recognized for maximizing students’ potential by providing high quality instruction,
encouraging respect for self and others, and fostering social and global competency
for an ever-changing world.
CORE BELIEFS
High Expectations: We believe all learners can achieve at high levels and demonstrate
quality learning outcomes.
High Quality Instruction: We believe all learners are unique individuals who deserve
meaningful, rigorous learning opportunities.
Ownership: We believe that learning is a lifelong commitment that is only filled to its
potential when learners become responsible for the learning themselves; in doing so,
they become independent and self-reliant individuals.
Respect: We believe that all individuals have inherent worth and value. As a result, we
strive to create an environment of mutual respect among students, parents, staff, and
community members.
Service: We believe that giving back to our community makes us stronger as
individuals and a school community.
 Fri. 5/15- Enrichment Day
 5/18-5/22 Book Fair
 Tues. 5/19- 5th Grade Musical
7pm
 Fri. 5/22 SNOW DAY MAKE-UP
 Mon. 5/25 No School Memorial
Day
 Tues. 5/26 Literacy Night 6-8pm
Sign up: http://goo.gl/ylvGK8
 Wed 5/27 Moms and Munchkins
A-L 7:15-8am
 Thurs. 5/28 Moms and
Munchkins M-Z 7:15-8am
 Fri. 5/29 Science Festival
 Tues. 6/2 –Track and Field Day
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
PTA Board Meeting 7pm (Take 5
Party Room)
 Wed. 6/3 Last Day of School
Final SLIMING
-Stricker’s Grove (Rides start at 6pm)
WHATS
HAPPENING?
The final slime will be a
contest based on Kroger
receipts.
We are collecting Kroger receipts showing
Springmyer PTA as the designee for Kroger
Community Rewards. This information is
printed on the bottom of every receipt. Send is
as many receipts as you can until 6/3.
The sliming will take place at the final school
assembly on 6/3. And the possible slimees
are...Mrs. Ernst, Mrs. Kitzmiller, Mrs. Luebbe
and Mrs. Brennan. Buckets will be in the main
office for deposit of receipts
The Spring OHHS After Prom Product Survey is
Friday, May 15, 2015 from 3-8 pm in the Media
Center at the high school.
The survey will take approximately 30 minutes,
but no more than 45. After Prom earns money for
each completed survey, but you don't spend a
dime! This is one of the few fundraisers we have
that ask for community support.
Please register for a time slot and feel free to pass
this along to any adult age 18 and up!
Thanks in advance for your support!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spring-2015-productsurvey-for-oak-hills-high-school-after-prom-tickets16283134293
If you have already participated in the
Kroger Community rewards program, it is
time to Re-register Springmyer as your
receiving organization. You can do this by
going to KrogerCommunityRewards.com
Letter from the PTA President
Dear Springmyer Families:
It's that time of year again....I feel like this year just got started and now
it is time to start cleaning out the closets and packing up for the
year. The past two years I have learned and grown so much as a person
and as your president. I've made so many new friends and welcoming
even more as we gear up for next year and our new PTA family grows
even bigger!! I'd like to THANK everyone who has been there for me
these past two years, always giving me encouraging support and lending
me their ear! I wish the new board and all its members the best of
luck. I know there are going to be many, many new things to come with
all the fresh new faces and ideas!! I am very excited about the
upcoming year and everything YOU have to offer!
Always Yours in Springmyer,
Ann Popp
The PTA has openings for the following committees:
Carnival (2 Co-Chair)
Handbook
Hospitality (2 Co-Chairs)
For info please contact Ann: [email protected]
5th Grade
My Favorite Springmyer Memory…

Mr. Oldfield’s Class
… was when I met Emma, Corrine, Samantha, and my new teachers. I also enjoy
participating in the Top 20 and the Checkers Tournament.
Hadley Adams
… was playing in the marble tournament. I was a semi-finalist. Who would have
thought shooting marbles would be so much fun? I wish I had a chance to play in the
Ultimate Championship against Mr. O. I’ve also enjoyed participating in WSSN.
Alesia Akers
… was when I earned 2nd Place in Mr. O.’s Social Studies Top 20 and our recess
intramural football team won 2nd Place! WSSN, Jump for Your Heart, and the Walka-Thon were fantastic fun!
Christian Arenz
… was when I participated in Enrichment Day and the many games throughout the
year. I love laughing with my friends during Jump Rope-for-Your Heart
Jordanne Boston
… was when I first came to Springmyer and met my friends and teachers. I also
enjoyed going to the Freedom Center and making two baskets in one game during
our recess basketball tournament. Btw, we, The Wisconsin Badgers, won the
tournament! Mr. O. called me LeBron.
Natalie Brittain
...was when I met Emma Strittholt. I also enjoyed designing a comic strip during
social studies. Mr. O. told me I could design my own comic book and sell it at a
comic book store.
Corrine Burg
… occurred when my teammates presented our Chapter 10 Google Presentation in
front of our class. We earned an “A”! I also enjoyed reaching the 100th day in
Kindergarten.
Sam Burns
… was when I met my friends on the first day of school, and when I earned 1st Place
in the First Quarter Science Top 20. I enjoyed singing the Star Spangled Banner at
our One Hope, One Heart Volleyball Game with my friend Sophia.
Makayla Campo
...was when I first met Mr. Melvin. I also enjoyed when Mr. O. got SLIMED for
earning the most Box Tops in his name, and when I hit Mr. E. seven times with a ball
during a dodgeball game.
Xander Chirumbolo McKee
… was during the years I had Mrs. Moser and Miss Reshoft as teachers. I also loved
playing sports with Mr. O. during recess.
Courtney Dean
… was reporting for WSSN and meeting my new Springmyer Friends. As a new
student, I appreciate how easy it was to make good friends.
Kylee Guthrie
… was when I earned 1st Place in the Top 20 Social Studies Competition for two
quarters in a row! I also enjoyed being a Good Citizen in Second Grade - I liked that
recognition. And last, but not least, being good friends with Xander for five years …
and counting!
Jack Hoeting
… was when we toured the Cincinnati Arts Center. I enjoyed making observations.
Julianna Iglesias
… was when Mr. O. called me “The Hammer” during our basketball tournament. His
words encouraged me to fight through the fouling during my shot to win the game. I
enjoy recess intramurals, WSSN, and eKids.
Grant Ihle
… was eating lunch and talking with Mr. O. and my friends.
Jackson Ivory
… occurred when Jack and David danced, Natalie Rader called out weird whale
noises during language arts class, and when we visited the Contemporary Arts
Center.
Hailei Knotts
… was singing the Star Spangled Banner at our One Hope, One Heart Volleyball
Game with my friend Makayla. I also liked playing 4-Square with my friends.
Sophia Leland
… were all the teachers at Springmyer who helped me learn and enjoy school. I
loved studying crayfish in the Third Grade. Plus, I enjoyed when my football team,
the Steelers, beat Mr. O’s Bengals and he had to wear a Bengal Jersey! Who Dey?
GO Steelers!
Ethan F. Marshall
… was when I met my BESTIES - Haley, Hadley, Corrine, and Emma. I enjoyed
learning from my 5th Grade teachers.
Natalie Rader
… was when I met Sebastian Schlarmann in 1st Grade. I also liked all the projects in
art class.
Collin Sandusky
… occurred during my 1st Grade year. A dad who worked at Greater’s brought Mrs.
Kitzmiller’s classroom ice cream with toppings!
Carly Schloemer
… was when Mr. Taylor, Bridgetown’s Principal, and I THUMPED Mr. O. and
Deangelo Williams in our 5th Grade PTA Corn Hole Tournament! I also enjoyed
receiving the Principal’s Award in second grade.
David Sedler
… was going on the field trips over the years. I also enjoy talking with Mr. O about
our favorite tv show.
Emma Strittholt
… was our class field trip to the Contemporary Art Center. I saw beautiful art work
and many 3-D sculptures. I can’t wait for our trips to the Reds Hall of Fame and our
Swim Party! Springmyer is an awesome school! Thanks to all my teachers, especially
Mrs. Ackerman.
Salena Trinh
… occurred every Friday afternoon when Mr. Melvin would play “Celebration Time”
over the P.A. system. As soon as that song came on, it was officially the weekend! I
enjoyed Encore with Miss Handkins and winning 1st place in both Science and Social
Studies in our Top 20 Competitions.
Tyler Umberg
th
5 Grade
My favorite Springmyer Memory …
Mrs. Wuestefeld’s Class
. . . is making new friends and going to the Contemporary Arts Museum.
Samantha Hughes
. . . is when I met my BFF Jayden Smart in kindergarten. Now we are here in fifth
grade, and we are still best friends. I remember when we sat by each other in first
grade. I was so excited, and I think she was too. I couldn’t live without her.
Julia Pitstick
. . . is meeting my best friends Karissa, Erin, Samantha, and Isabelle. My second
Springmyer memory is playing basketball with my friends. It was so much fun because
I was with my friends.
Georgia Kiphart
. . . is when all of the teachers dressed up and danced to the chicken dance and Mr.
E. dressed in girl’s clothes and a wig.
Rhae Baker
. . . is when I learned how to play my first song on my flute.
. . . is my trip to Fernbank Park. We all had lunch at the park and we made
pinwheels and stuck them in mini water bottles with colorful sand in them. We flew
the pinwheels. Then we played in the park.
Katee Romans
. . . is when we went to fun places like the Freedom Center, and we built a bridge
and everyone stood on it to take a picture.
Alec Arocho
. . . are going to the Freedom
Center in 4th grade, football intramurals, and my
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friends.
Preston Hardy
. . . is when we got to see the teachers dance the chicken dance. Another one is
when we went to the art museum and saw all of the cool art.
Carson Greene
. . .is when I was in third grade and I got and A on everything/subject. This is my
favorite memory because I am not confident and not very good at a lot of things,
but when I get good grades, it makes me feel like I am number 1 and making people
proud.
Isabelle Hawk
Nathan Zaffiro
. . . are 4th grade when we would act out wars and 5th grade in general.
Connor Millay
. . . is when we went to the Freedom Center.
Jessica Pope
. . . was meeting all of my teachers and friends because they’re the best.
T. J. Hammons
. . . is when I met my best friends Georgia, Erin, Samantha, and Isabelle. We made a
group called the “Fab Five”.
Karissa Rucker
. . . are going to Parky’s Farm in 3rd grade and Track and Field Day in all grades.
Sebastian Schlarmann
. . . are the teachers, friends, and specials. One of my favorite teachers is Mrs.
Wuestefeld. She is my LA teacher. She is an A+ teacher.
Deangelo Williams
. . . is the day I met my best friend, Kiet.
Ethan Popp
. . . is when I went out for recess in second grade and always gave my sister a hug
when she was lined up.
Erin Lough
. . . is meeting my best friend (BFF) Julia Pitstick. I remember I first met her in
kindergarten, now I’m in 5th grade and we are still best friends. We used to sit next to
each other in 1st grade all the time on the carpet. I couldn’t live without.
Jayden Smart
. . . are meeting new people and WSSN where we make videos about my school.
Carly Gerdes
. . . is when we went to the Contemporary Arts Museum. It was really cool.
Dylan Baker
. . . are my first day here, recess, my teacher, my friends, and all my homework,
tests, and books.
Tori Skalski
. . . is enrichment day in 4th grade. We got to do lots of fun stuff. We built a bridge
and ate chocolate and saw animals!
Olivia Murphy
. . . are when we took a field trip to Oak Hills High School to see the play Peter Pan and
all of the track and field days.
Jonathan Tobergta
th
5 Grade
My Favorite Springmyer Memory…
Mrs. Gratz’s Class
… is meeting my wonderful teachers: Mrs. Gratz, Mrs. Wuestefeld and Mr. Oldfield.
I couldn’t wait until I met my teachers. To be honest, I thought they were going to
be a little mean, but they were perfect, all of them.
Nathan Dooley
… is the 5th grade swimming trip. This is my favorite because I love swimming and
having fun with my friends.
Jack Bambauch
… is the Christmas party because we put panty hose on our heads. I also liked Jump
Rope for your Heart.
Jacob Hearn
....is from 4th grade when everyone made little pancakes with syrup and water. We
did this in Mrs. Criswell’s room.
Nathan Clark
… is having all the awesome teachers that I have had, which is all of them. I would
have never been where I am today without all of the teachers that I have had. I will
really miss our Springmyer families.
Lauren Murphy
… is the swim party. I chose this because I can show my friends the swim club I
belong to and it is a good way to end my last year at Springmyer.
Max Wilking
… is performing Goldilocks in kindergarten. I really enjoyed memorizing my lines and
watching the whole creative process as we prepared to perform for our parents.
This really opened up many more years of acting as I still enjoy it today. I had so
much fun rehearsing with my friends and putting costumes together.
Katelyn Evans
...is the people. Everyone I meet here is very kind and friendly. This applies to
teachers and students.
Nick Murray
… is the Christmas party where you had to dress your partner as a Christmas tree
and blow balloons up and put them in panty hose to use as antlers. My second
favorite Springmyer memory is the pool party where we get to jump off the diving
board right into the deep end of the pool. My third favorite Springmyer memory is
recess intramurals where you get to do all different kinds of sports like 4 square,
basketball, and football. All you had to do is sign up.
Kaitlyn Lippmeier
… is Encore when I was in 4th grade. Miss B ran it and it was so fun. My favorite part
was the singing.
Alissa Carlson
...is our 5th grade Christmas party. A challenge was given out to all of us. We had to
fill pantyhose with balloons to make the best reindeer horns. Then somebody had
to wear it. They all looked horrible, but funny and they kept falling down. It was
hilarious.
Carly Shiplett
...is getting to meet all the wonderful 5th grade teachers: Mrs. Gratz, Mrs.
Wuestefeld, and Mr. Oldfield. I was so happy to meet them, that I almost blew up. I
love my teachers so much. They are the bomb! (not really)
Aubrey Hoetker
… is the play for this year. I like to sing songs and dance. Its fun to speak in front of
everybody. I encourage you to sing and dance and so does Ms. Moyer.
Aiden Stanton
...is when I met my best friend, Makayla Campo. We have been friends ever since. We
met in the coat room in kindergarten and had no clue that our mom’s knew each
other. We said hi and instantly became friends.
Erin Kumler
...is when we found out that the 5th grade play would be Pirates. I was very excited to
find out what my character is. It is also fun to think about my costume.
Grace Neale
...is the mealworms. I liked this because we fed them and cared for them. We also kept
them.
Blaise Mumfrey
...is the crawfish. I got to hold a crawfish and study it. It was very fun.
Brody Posinski
… is SMASH because we get to help people that need help. SMASH also builds your
leadership and confidence. We keep a book of our projects we’ve done so we can
remember those memories that we had in SMASH forever.
Grace Kessler
...is all of our field trips and the ones we will still go on. Our trip to the Red’s Hall of
Fame is one I am really looking forward to. I love going to different places and having
fun experiences.
Kristan Coleman
...is picking up a crayfish. I was the first one to do it and it tickled like an ant’s pinch
would. That day I told my mom and I learned to try new things more often.
Josh Shockey
...is meeting new people. Before I came to school, my friend zone was empty. Now, at
Springmyer, it is close to full. But it could never be full.
Grace Smith
… is the Pirates Musical! I got picked to be Yellowbeard, which fits me perfectly
because I’m fun and upbeat just like Yellowbeard. I’m also cartoony!
Aidan Mancini
...is Enrichment Day in the third grade. This is my favorite because a turtle came and it
scared everyone when it peed.
Ellye Steinberg
...is the 5th grade Christmas party because I had the tallest gingerbread house!
Izac Tilbury
… is the pool party because it is like a goodbye party for us. We get to spend all day at
the pool and hang out with our friends. And we can do what we want to do. Then,
when we are done we go home.
Antonio Buccino
…are the field trips. There have been so many of them and they have all been exciting
and fun. My favorite was the trip to Parky’s Farm, and I am looking forward to more
like the pool party.
Mason Bencurick
SAY CHEESE!

Hiking at Shawnee Lookout Park where
they leaned facts about the Ohio
River. Some of what they learned about
the river is how many states touch the
river, its widest distance, deepest part of
the river and the record size cat
fish. They also learned about electricity
production from a coal fired power plant.
First grade daisy’s made
Easter bags for St. Joseph
Orphange then colored eggs
and had an Easter egg hunt
of their own in the cafeteria.
SCOUTING FUN
The Hamilton County PTA meeting in April
where Springmyer Pack 44 led the flag
ceremony and pledge of allegiance.
Hiking at Glenwood Garden in April
The first grade daisies have had a very busy past couple of months. They
went to fawn candy were they learned about money and even were able
to ring up their own order after picking out some yummy candy.