Proud to be Wildcats!
September 2016 Issue
Please keep your calendars handy
because Putman Elementary has an
exciting October! Teachers are
looking forward to meeting with
families at our two parent teacher
conference nights. Please remember
that we have switched to an online
scheduling system, so log on to:
https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Pu
tman_Elementary_1 right away to
schedule a conference if you haven’t
done so already! Report cards will be
sent home on October 21. Please
remember to pay the $20 school
fee. At least $5 must be received
each quarter in order to keep your
account in good standing and receive
your child’s report card. Consider
attending Monday’s PTO meeting to
stay informed and get involved.
Dates to Remember...
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10/3 PTO Meeting; 4:00;
Putman Library
10/5 PICTURE DAY
10/6 P/T Conferences
10/13 P/T Conferences
10/14 End of Quarter 1
10/21 Report Cards
Sent Home
10/27 Fall Parties
10/28 NO SCHOOL Staff Inservice Day
Thanks for being part
of our Wildcat
Family!
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Grandparents Day
Putman was so excited to welcome grandparents in early September. It is
always one of our students’ favorite days of the year. Every student was
invited to enjoy a hot breakfast and talk with grandparents. Students also
made letters and cards for their special guests. Thanks to all the families
who were able to enjoy the day with us!
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Technology is Fun!
Mrs. Chapin has a new role this year. She is now Putman’s computer lab instructor. She
has been busy assisting students as they engage in various programs that will prepare
them for future technological endeavors. The past few weeks 2nd and 3rd graders have
been working on creating their own animations in the computer lab. Mrs. Chapin had a
short lesson on what animation is and the different types of animation. Then, they got to
be animators! The kids have loved it and it was great to see their creative side. It's also
a program anyone can do at home. It's located at www.ABCYa.com. Here is a picture of
a couple of 3rd grade students working on their animations.
Did you know...the district
has provided 13 Chromebook
carts that first, second and third
grade students can utilize in
their classrooms?
Students in Mrs. Slusher’s classroom used
Wixie, a program purchased by the school, to
practice creating dialogue between characters in
stories.
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National Geographic Science
Students and staff have been enjoying the kick-off of the newly adopted
National Geographic Science program. Some students in first grade
explored scientific tools by looking closely at fossils and shells. Other first
graders studied pushes and pulls and created their own boats to
demonstrate the forces. Students in second grade have experimented
with forces, including pushes and pulls, gravity and magnets. Students in
third grade have studied fossils of plants and animals. They compared
and contrasted them and identified vertebrates vs invertebrates. They
also studied life cycles by watching caterpillars transform into butterflies
that they were able to release!
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Around the School...
3 Screen Productions delivered a
presentation to students on the power of
friendship and making good choices. After the
program, students in grades 1-3 learned
about the new Buddy Bench located on their
playground. Students are encouraged to use
the bench to make new friends.
All students at Putman participated in a bus
safety talk put on by Blanchester Schools’
transportation department. Students learned
about the rules on and around the bus, and
even got to see a can crushed by the bus’
“killer tires.”
Miss Plummer’s Wildcats
were prepared for spirit day!
Students in Mrs.
Looney’s 2nd
grade room
have been
working on
writing numbers
to 1,000.
Congratulations
to Riley for
being the first
one finished!
Second
graders in Mrs.
McCann’s
Classroom
have been
practicing their
math facts to
earn their
“belts” in
Karate Math.
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Kindergarten Activities
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Purdon’s classroom started a rhyming project to aid
students in coming up with 3 words that rhyme. Each student had the opportunity to
practice working cooperatively. Below are pictures of the beginning stages of the
project. Another skill they are learning involves sorting objects by their attributes.
Kindergarten teachers also read, The Little Red Hen and made their own
homemade bread and butter.
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MEET OUR SENSATIONAL SPECIALS STAFF
Mrs. Mulvihill
Mrs. Pembleton
How long have you worked at Putman?
This is my second year as librarian at
Putman. Before becoming the librarian
at Putman I worked as a substitute
teacher here for a few years.
What is your favorite part of your job?
The best part about being an
How long have you worked at
Putman?
This it the start of my 14th year here at
Putman and my 20th year of teaching.
What is your favorite part of your job?
The best part about my job is that I get
to work with wonderful children
elementary librarian is handing a book to a child and seeing their
face light up because it is just what they wanted. I love that I get to
see every child from K-3 and get to watch them grow every year
as they come back to the library. In library we get to play with
puppets, sing songs, play games, watch videos and share
wonderful books everyday!
What's something most people don't know about you?
​My degree is actually in middle school education with
concentration in science and social studies! Although taking on
the library role has been an adjustment for me , I really enjoy
working with this age group!
Mrs. Rector
How long have you worked at Putman?
I have been working for Blanchester Local Schools for 15 1/2
years this year.
What is your favorite part of your job?
The best part about my job is working with the students. I really
enjoy seeing the growth in my third graders I get to work with in
their reading classroom. I also enjoy Activity class in the
afternoon. I get to meet with 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade classes
each day where we do lots of different crafts. We also have
games, puzzles and team building activities.
What's something most people don't know about you?
Many people may not know that I am a twin!
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teaching something I love, MUSIC! I like watching the children
as they explore, imitate, improvise and create music using
voices, instruments, and their bodies. It is amazing to watch the
face of a child light up when he/she discovers something new.
What's something most people don't know about you?
I grew up on a small farm in West Virginia. At age 7 I was
inspired by my great grandfather, who was a well known fiddler,
to play the violin.
Mr. Rosselot
How long have you worked at
Putman?
I am in the middle of my 11th
year at Putman.
What is your favorite part of your job?
The best part of my job is seeing the students have fun in my
class. Watching students have fun while learning new games,
ideas and ways of thinking through sports is very rewarding.
Sports and games are a hobby of mine and I feel very
fortunate to have a job that I enjoy.
What's something most people don't know about you?
Most people probably don't know that while I was a junior in
college, I cycled a bike 4,000 miles from San Francisco,
California to Charleston, South Carolina for a philanthropy that
raised funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
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Related Links
Putman
Shutterfly
Site
2nd Grade
Weebly Site for
Students
Putman students decorated the staff float for the
homecoming parade. Go Wildcats!
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