Two Week Calendar

September - October 2012

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
24	25	26	27	28
7:45 am Chorus	7:45 am Gr. 4 Band   8:30 - 10 am Principal Drop-in Hours	Yom Kippur No School	7:45 am Gr. 5 Band     7:45 am Orchestra   10:30 - 11:30 am Meet and Greet with Abby Ostruzka	7:30 pm Kindergarten Cocktail Party
1	2	3	4	5
7:45 am Chorus	School Photo Day   7:45 am Gr. 4 Band   3:15 pm Pumpkin Lady Unveiling	7:45 am Gr. 5 Band	7:45 am Orchestra    9:30 am Nit-Picking with Judith   7 pm BOE Work Session, Havemeyer Building

Oct. 8 - Columbus Day, No School

Oct. 9 - 12 - Nature's Classroom, Grade 5

Oct. 12 - Take Your Parent to Lunch Day

Oct. 12 - Go Orange Day

Oct. 13 - Pumpkin Patch

Oct. 18 - Board of Ed Meeting, 7 pm, Eastern Middle School

Oct. 22 - 26 - Fruit and Veggie Week

Oct. 23 - Pascal Rioult Performance, 7 - 8 pm *revised*

Oct. 24 - Early Release, Teacher Meetings, 1:15 pm
Nov. 1 - Board of Ed Meeting, 7 pm, Havemeyer Building

For additional dates please refer to the Calendar of Events tab on the OG PTA website.

Each month, Principal Raneri invites parents to "drop-in" and discuss any aspect of their child's education. No appointment necessary. Of course, if you cannot make those times, listed below, please feel free to call the office and schedule a time that's convenient for you.

Tuesdays from 8:30 - 10 am on the following dates:

When dealing with head lice, we follow the recommendations of highly regarded health agencies such as the Center for Disease Control, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Harvard University School of Public Health, and the National Association of School Nurses.
 
If you suspect your child has lice, you must contact Judith Finneran, our School Nurse. Once you have contacted Judith here is what we will do as per the district nursing guidelines:

• Parent calls or sees Judith to share suspicions.
• Judith will check your child's head for confirmation of lice. She keeps this confidential.
• She will answer any questions you may have about eradication.
• If your child does have lice, she will check the heads of any siblings and the other students in your child's class.
• A child with active lice will be sent home for treatment.
• When two or more students are found to have lice in one class, we will send home a letter informing the parents that lice has been found in the class. The students with lice are not identified.
• Once your child has been treated for lice, you are to return to Judith so she can confirm that there are no active lice and she will determine whether or not your child can return to school.
• Typically, once a child is treated they are able to return to school. The goal is to minimize any disruption to their learning.
• Approximately two weeks later, Judith will re-check the child in case of re-infestation. If evidence is found of re-infestation, the parent/guardian will be notified and will receive further instruction from Judith.

Please remember, in order to help we need to hear from you first. Nurse Finneran will conduct a session for parents on how to check for lice on October 4, 9:30 am, in the Nurse's Office.

Meet other parents and teachers across the district and hear about effective supports for children with learning differences.
More information: Parents as Partners

For band questions, or to receive a schedule of band rehearsal lessons (so you know which days to send instruments to school), please contact Dr. Phyllis Dale. For orchestra questions, or a schedule of orchestra rehearsal lessons, please contact Mrs. Julie Overland.

School Photo Day 

Tuesday, October 2
Order and pay online or fill out the form that went home in your child's backpack this week. A portion of the order proceeds will go to the PTA.

Pre-Order  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel 

Forms Due Friday, October 26
This newest book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is scheduled to be released on Tuesday, November 13. Turn in the completed form and check in the Book Fair blue bin. OG PTA will receive 25% of all sales. 

Can't remember if you have joined the PTA? Member names are listed online. Membership dollars make curriculum enrichment activities such as field trips and school assemblies possible. Membership Forms are on the website. There are over 180 members and thirteen staff members who have already joined.

Don't miss the upcoming Kindergarten Social at the home of Steve and Ellie Wise. This is a great opportunity for Kindergarten parents to mingle in a relaxed setting.
Contact: Angie Tortorella or Daphne Lamsvelt-Pol.

Are you interested in becoming involved in the PTA on a school-wide basis?  The PTA is looking for volunteers in the following areas:

• Publicity
• Spelling Bee
• Teacher Hospitality
• Talent Show
• 1st Day Ceremonies
• Afters 

Contact:  Lorraine Sweillam