Have a great summer!

Last Day for Russell and Schnell ONLY.....MAY 28TH!

As we wrap up an incredible school year at Schnell and Russell Elementary, we want to thank our families, staff, and community for their unwavering support. This year, we witnessed tremendous academic and personal growth in our students, and we are so proud of their accomplishments.

From memorable events to meaningful learning experiences, it has truly been a fantastic year. A heartfelt thank you goes to our dedicated staff, whose hard work, care, and commitment made all of this possible. Your efforts have left a lasting impact on our students and school community. As we look ahead to the exciting transition into our new elementary school, we carry with us the spirit and memories that have defined Schnell and Russell.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We wish everyone a safe, restful, and joyful summer. We look forward to our future together as one school community!

Great books for the season! As students move into the summer, we want to encourage them to continue to read. These books highlight ways to remain flexible in one's thinking and adaptable to new schedules.

Adaptable Ninja has a hard time changing schedules and shifting to new tasks.

Find out what happens in this SEL book about developing cognitive flexibility and set shifting skills. This book works in tandem with Flexible Thinking Ninja to build executive functioning skills.

Life is hard. It’s even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out.

The new social-emotional learning children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults.

Flexible Thinking Ninja learns how to solve problems, be creative, and look at issues from different angles to find the best solution.

Find out what happens in this SEL book about developing flexible thinking skills. This book works with Adaptable Ninja to help children build executive functioning skills.

Life is hard! It's even harder for children just trying to figure things out.

The new children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books are easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults.

"Perseverance is my Superpower"

Summer Reading Challenge @ Dayton Public Library!

There is no better way to encourage reading than to visit the public library! Ohio residents of ALL AGES can apply online for a FREE Dayton Metro Library Card. Here is what you gain instant access to with your card:

READ thousands of eBook, eAudiobook, and graphic novel titles from our digital collections!
WATCH hundreds of movies and television shows streamed to any device!
EXPLORE historical and current local, national, and international newspapers and magazines!
LEARN a new skill, language, or hobby from our variety of educational providers!
RESEARCH a diverse range of topics using our online databases and resources!

In the know....

Final Farewell

Open House: Harry Russell ES

It was great seeing so many people take their final walk through the building and share their memories. In case you missed the event, please enjoy this video highlighting days of the past!

Unfortunately, due to the weather, our field day at Schnell has been cancelled. We GREATLY APPRECIATE all of the parents who signed up to volunteer to help.

Who do I contact if I have a question?

Our administrators are splitting their time between Schnell and Russell in preparation for the new elementary school for the 25-26 school year.

Mr. Thobe

Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ Schnell

Tuesday and Thursday @ Russell

bthobe@wcsd.k12.oh.us

Dr. Dauterman

Monday, Wednesday, Friday @ Russell

Tuesday and Thursday @ Schnell

ldauterman@wcsd.k12.oh.us

BUS SAFETY

Please take a moment to remind your child about the importance of following bus safety rules. Safe behavior on the bus such as:

-staying seated

-using kind words

-keeping hands to themselves

-listening to the driver

which all helps ensure a safe and smooth ride for everyone. The bus driver’s instructions are for their safety, and following them is essential.

Unsafe behavior can cause distractions and put students at risk. If behavior is severe, the driver may return back to the school and ask for the parent to pick up the student.

Your support in reinforcing these rules at home makes a big difference. Thank you for helping us keep all students safe on their way to and from school!

PBIS

PBIS supports every student in our school. Monthly, we do incentive parties. Students are expected to:

Be SAFE

Be RESPONSIBLE

Be RESPECTFUL

every day in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, specials, and bus.

Points are given throughout the day that the students can use to participate in the monthly incentives. Our goal is to have EVERY student participate in the reward!

We are at the start of a new month and coming back from a break, so please remind your young pirates about Schnell and Russell's expectations!

May 28| Last Day of School -Schnell and Russell ONLY!

District Social Worker

Need Resources, want to submit a referral to talk with our District Social Worker, or want to check out programs in the school/community?

Check out our Family Resources Page by clicking the link below:

WCSD Resources Website (google.com )

Transportation

If you have concerns about transportation please click HERE and submit your concern.

Final Forms

If you haven’t completed your final forms registration please do so by clicking the LINK.

If your child is not able to attend school, please call the office as soon as possible at 937-859-5121, ext. 4 (Russell) and ext. 5 (Schnell)

The daily lunch menu is available for you to review. By clicking on the item, you are able to check for allergens, ingredients, and more. Click on this link: lunch menu!

Principal

Brad Thobe bthobe@wcsd.k12.oh.us

Assistant Principal

LaShell Dauterman ldauterman@wcsd.k12.oh.us

TOSA

Erin Lynch elynch@wcsd.k12.oh.us

West Carrollton ES