Cassingham Newsletter #39: 05/24/2026

Cassingham Newsletter #39

Dear Families,

Board of Education Seeks Community Input into Superintendent Search. Complete the Online Survey!

Members of the Bexley Board of Education have officially launched their search for Bexley’s next superintendent and are focused on finding an exceptional leader to carry the school district’s work forward.

Critical to the Board’s work is understanding what the Bexley families and community members value and expect from the district’s top leader. Please complete a short, online Community Survey related to the search as quickly as possible. The survey closes on Tuesday, May 26, at noon.

Access the Community Survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BEXCOMM

Please visit the Lost and Found on the front lawn all day on Tuesday, May 26.  All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the day on Tuesday, May 26.

This month, the Foundation features our 2026 Spring grant update and details about the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Alumni Piazza and Walkway. Plus the 2026 Educator of the Year!

www.bexleyeducationfoundation.org/foundation-newsletters/may-2026-newsletter

Field Day is on Thursday, May 28.  8:40-10:40 AM for Grades K-1-2; 12:30-2:30 PM for Grades 3-4-5.  Students need to bring the following items on Field Day: an extra change of clothes in case they get too wet at the water games, sunscreen, towel, sunglasses and/or hat, closed-toed shoes, and water bottle.  Sandals and swimsuits are not allowed. 

Thank you for your partnership during this school year.  We hope all of our Cubs, Mallards, and Moose have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break.  We look forward to seeing you in August!  We will send all of the information for the start of school, including school supply drop off times and staggered start days for kindergarten, when we return in August.  If you need anything at all, elementary school principals work during the month of June.  

Looking forward to a great summer, 

Nyesha Clayton, Montrose Elementary Principal

Rachel Niswander, Maryland Elementary Principal

David Schottner, Cassingham Elementary Principal

Important Dates

5/25 No School 

5/26 Lost & Found pick up 

5/28 CS Field Day

5/29 CS 5th Grade Graduation 9:00, Last Day of School 

School Supply Kit -- Deadline June 7

If you haven’t ordered your child’s school supply kit yet, there’s still time. Our teacher-approved kits include the exact supplies requested for next school year and will be delivered directly to the school before classes begin. 

Parents love the convenience because it means:

 No searching multiple stores for supplies

 No guessing if the items are correct

 No last-minute shopping stress in August

 One quick order and you’re done

As the school year wraps up and summer activities begin, it’s easy for back-to-school tasks to sneak up quickly, so we wanted to send a friendly reminder while ordering is still open. 

Order your school kit today at:

https://www.classkit.com/mbl/iw/findschool.php

Nationwide Children's Hospital School-Based Information

NCH Clinicians are excited to offer fun and engaging summer groups designed to support students’ social-emotional learning and strengthen self‑regulation skills.

This summer, we will be offering four Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) groups for students in grades 1–5:

The Social Emotional Learning Group - rising 1st-3rd grade

The Social Emotional Learning Group - rising 4th and 5th grade

Boys’ Group- rising 3rd-5th focused on building healthy communication skills, emotional awareness, and positive peer relationships

Girls’ Group -rising 3rd-5th focused on strengthening healthy communication skills and positive friendships 

In addition, we will be offering an Elementary to Middle School Transition Group for students entering 6th grade, designed to support confidence, coping skills, and a smooth transition to middle school.

Groups begin June 4th, so please be sure to sign up as soon as possible using the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDTSYxvzcdXuGRhWhz5ykhEf14Po-SIVFpiELwaa49ZibAFg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109844254745229250309

Beginning Band Camp

Is your student going to be an incoming 5th or 6th grader this summer? Is your student interested in music? If so, please consider a new band camp opportunity this summer that is absolutely free! This camp is perfect for those who are either already signed up for a band next year and want enrichment, or who are unsure if the band is right for them and would like to try out playing an instrument. Although the camp is free, students need to come with an instrument. To access an instrument, check out Music and Arts where a two month rental is $10 or Rettig Music, where rentals are $12 for three months. Those who need assistance will have options for school based instrument rentals. Please reach out to Andy.Johnson@bexley.us with any questions.