CIRCLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS USD #375

Over the next two weeks, we have the opportunity to celebrate our staff with recognition days and staff appreciation celebrations! We’re kicking off the week with National SchooPrincipal Appreciation Day! Thank you to Mr. Carroll, Mr. Lechien, Mr. Holguin, Mr. Bumm, Mrs. Gawith, Mrs. Dodd, Mr. Leis, and Mr. Razey for all you do to support our staff and students at Circle Public Schools. With you we #thrivein375!

Don't forget to join us THIS SATURDAY from 9 AM to 5 PM to tour CBE one last time! We'll see you there :) 💛 💙 #thrivein375

Don't forget! There is NO SCHOOL this Friday, April 28th. 💛 💙 #thrivein375

Everyone help us give a big shoutout to all the amazing administrative professionals in our schools—our secretaries, food service secretaries, and district office staff! Thank you to Bonnie Coulter, Deb Stephens, Kari Killman, Liz Turner, Amanda Dorey, Tracey Oliver, Hailey Harp, Emily Erwin, Jennifer Brown, Hannah Sabala, Christa Erikson, Linda Bruce, Caitlyn Wagner, Stacy Hughey, Amy Cordell, Jamie Tripp, & JJ Vega. You guys rock and we appreciate everything you do to make our schools run like a well-oiled machine so we #thrivein375! 💛 💙

Don't forget--there will be no school Friday, April 28th! #thrivein375

Hey TBirds! Looking for a new addition to your wardrobe? Check out the spring sale from InkArchy! They have a variety of designs and colors to choose from, all made with high-quality materials that are both comfortable and durable, and a portion of proceeds will benefit Circle Booster Club! Orders are open through May 5th—don't wait, grab your new favorite tee today! 💛 💙 #thrivein375 https://circleusd375.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Is your student avoiding school? According to healthychildren.org, school avoidance “is not uncommon and occurs in as many as 5% of children. These children may outright refuse to attend school or create reasons why they should not go.” To learn more about school avoidance visit https://schoolavoidance.org/school-avoidance-101/ And remember—if your child is struggling to attend school, please reach out to your building principal or school counselor & let us know how we can support your family. 💛 💙 #thrivein375 #attendancematters

Butler County Special Education Interlocal #638 is hiring for the 2023-2024 school year! Know someone who would be GREAT?! Let them know open positions include Special Education teachers at Circle Middle School & Circle Oil Hill Elementary! For more information and to apply visit: https://bcsbc.org/335464_3 💛 💙 #thrivein375

Did you know missing just 2 days a month can have a significant impact on academic success?! Studies have shown that missing more than 9 days of school each year can lead to disengagement and difficulty in staying on track for graduation and that by 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores. Visit the link below for more information on why #attendancematters and resources to help you get your student to school: https://www.usd375.org/page/attendance-matters Need more help? Don't hesitate to reach out to your school principal, guidance counselor, &/or teachers! Together we will #thrivein375 💛 💙

At last night's Board of Education meeting a calendar update was approved for NO SCHOOL at all buildings on Friday, April 28th. This is to provide time and assistance to our schools transitioning between buildings. CHS students that attend elsewhere will still have classes that day! 💛 💙 #thrivein375

Tonight's Board of Education Meeting begins at 6:00 PM at the Circle District Office. View the agenda at: bit.ly/375BOEAgenda #thrivein375

Studies show that children who are chronically absent in Kindergarten and 1st grade are far less likely to read proficiently at the end of 3rd grade and that by 6th grade absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of school. Visit the link below for more information on why #attendancematters and resources to help you get your student to school: https://www.usd375.org/page/attendance-matters 💛 💙 #thrivein375

🎉 Today we celebrate and shout out to all the awesome para educators and classroom aides throughout our district who work so hard to support our students. We appreciate your dedication and all the ways you go above and beyond to help our kids learn and grow! 💛 💙 #thrivein375

There will be a special board meeting today at 6:00 pm at the District Office. Meeting Agenda: https://5il.co/1rxl1 #thrivein375

Happy School Librarian Day to all of our amazing librarians--Ms. Jonna Garbee, Ms. Misty Gahagan, Ms. Lynne Smith, Ms. Julie Detter, Ms. Loni Roat, & Ms. Melissa Mattern! 🎉📚 Thank you for all that you do to promote literacy, encourage a love for reading, and support our students in their educational journey. Your dedication and hard work do not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do! 💛 💙 #thrivein375

📚 Is your child ready for Kindergarten?! Pre-enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year is now open at Circle Public Schools! Find all the details on pre-enrollment, AUGUST Kindergarten Orientation & more about Becoming a TBird over at the Kindergarten Readiness Page! 💙💛💙💛 #thrivein375 https://www.usd375.org/page/kindergarten-readiness

Don't forget--there will be no school Friday, April 7th & Monday, April 10th! #thrivein375

Missing a day of school here and there may not seem like much, but absences add up and all of them matter! Visit the link below for tips to help get your student to school: https://www.usd375.org/page/attendance-matters 💛 💙 #thrivein375 #attendancematters

As we begin the 4th nine weeks of school, let’s partner together to make sure our TBirds finish the year strong! Absences are inevitable at times, but they can add up fast. Make sure to keep track of your student’s absences on PowerSchool & reach out to your building principal, guidance counselor or teachers to let us know how we can help support your family! Visit the link below for more information and resources on how #attendancematters: https://www.usd375.org/page/attendance-matters #thrivein375

Classes Resume tomorrow, March 20th! We hope everyone had a fantastic break & can't wait to see our TBirds back tomorrow :) #thrivein375