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Two Week Calendar
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Columbus Day
No School
| Grade 5 Nature's Classroom
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7:45 am Gr. 4 Band |
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7:45 am
Gr. 4 Orchestra
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Raffle Tickets Due
Take Your Parent to Lunch Day
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7:45 am
Chorus
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7:45 am
Gr. 4 Band
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7:45 am
Gr. 5 Band
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7:45 am
Gr. 4 and Gr. 5
Orchestra
7 pm
BOE Meeting
EMS
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School Happenings (October 20 through November 19)
Oct. 22 - 26 - Fruit and Veggie Week
Oct. 23 - Pascal Rioult Grade 4 Final Performance, 2 pm and 7 pm
Oct. 24 - Teacher Meetings - Early Release, 1:15 pm
Oct. 25 - General PTA Meeting
Oct. 31 - Halloween Parade, 2:30 pm
Nov. 1 - Grade 4 - Celebration of Learning Assembly, 9 - 9:30 am
Nov. 1 - BOE Meeting, Havemeyer Building, 7 pm
Nov. 6 - Election Day - No School
Nov. 8 - BOE Meeting, Cos Cob School, 7 pm
Nov. 9 - Veterans Day Assembly, 2:30 - 3 pm
Nov. 9 - First Marking Period Closes
Nov. 12 - Veterans Day - No School
Nov. 13 - PTAC SIP Workshop, Havemeyer Building, 10 am - 12 pm
Nov. 13 - Report Card 101 Parent Presentation, 7 pm
Nov. 15 - Report Card 101 Parent Presentation, 9:30 am
Nov. 15 - BOE Meeting, North Street School, 7 pm
Nov. 19 - School Photo Re-Take Day
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Pumpkin Patch is Next Saturday!
Volunteers Still Needed There are almost 150 spots left to fill with just one week left before Pumpkin Patch! Please consider working double/triple shifts and/or tag teaming with your spouse. Don't forget older students (grade 6 and up), Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, are all welcome to volunteer. Please take a look at the list of volunteers to confirm where you've signed up, or to check out where there are still openings. The crucial areas that need to be filled include Creative Arts, Food, and Haunted House. Please help make this another great Pumpkin Patch! Contact: Maureen Bonanno or sign up online. Raffle Ticket Sales are Due October 12 Raffle tickets went home with students after the Pep Rally this week and are due back next Friday. A complete information packet was included with each child's packet of tickets. Tickets are $5 each. Click on the Raffle Prize List under the Pumpkin Patch tab to see some of the amazing prizes this year!
Fire up the Ovens for the Annual Pumpkin Patch Bake Sale!
Baked Goods can be delivered to a table at the Gym Doors Friday, October 12 at drop off and pick up. They can also be dropped off at 21 Highview Avenue any time that Friday. Please deliver the goods in disposable containers.
Contact: Tricia Tracey
The Harvest Table Needs Wagons
Wagons allow pumpkin buyers to easily transport their pumpkins to a waiting car. Loaner wagons should be dropped off Saturday morning in front of the school, by the Harvest Table, and picked up after the event ends. Contact: Wendy Yu
The Food Committee Needs Coolers
Nine large food and/or beverage coolers are needed for temporary use during Pumpkin Patch. Coolers can be deposited at the food area on Friday, October 12 after school is dismissed and collected after 4 pm on Saturday.
Contact: Shelly Cryer
Little Tykes for Pumpkin Patch
Little Tykes ride-on vehicles and toys for our littlest 'Pumpkin Patchers' are needed. Please drop off the loaners Friday, October 12 at the gym door entrance or contact Sharon Abrams to arrange to pick up and store your vehicle.
Contact: Sharon Abrams
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PTA
PTA Meeting - All Welcome
Thursday, October 25, 9 am, Media Center
Mark your calendars for the first PTA Meeting of the year. Come hear Principal Raneri and school psychologist Brenda Generazio talk about OGS' social-emotional learning goals, the role of the school psychologist, and the Celebration of Learning Assemblies your children will participate in this year. The PTA will give a brief update on plans for the year and vote to approve our annual budget.
Raise Funds for OGS with Your Target REDcard
Please register OGS as Your School of Choice. To date, less than 20 families have registered their Target REDcard which provides holders with an immediate 5% discount on their purchases together with an additional 1% donation to their school of choice. Click on the Fundraising tab to find out just how easy it is to make that shopping count.
Help Our Teachers in the Classrooms If you are a parent willing to commit to volunteering one hour per week for at least eight weeks in an OGS classroom this is your chance. You will work directly with the children in an academic subject area determined by the teacher (you will not be in your own child's grade). Contact: Annika KennonPlease include your availability (days and times) and subject interests/preferences. If you can read music, please let us know that as well. |
PTA Thank You
The PTA would like to thank the following people:
School Photos
Angie Tortorella, Sarah Ings, Lisa Davidson and Wendy Fockens.
Pumpkin Lady Construction Charles Speiss, Anthony Iaconis, Greg Miller, Ryan Atkinson, Jim Dow and John Colbert for constructing our festive Pumpkin Lady.
Pumpkin Unveiling Video Sharon Kagan and Kristine McHarg for bringing 'live' coverage of the unveiling into the gym.
Pumpkin Patch Pep Rally Food Drive
Julia Otani-Caruso and Susan Leibowits for coordinating and collecting over 1200 food items!
Pumpkin Lady Unveiling Celebration
Kelen Bunner, Mr. Mac, Richard Fulton and Christin Klapschinsky for hosting a 'rockin party in the gym.
Pumpkin Lady Unveiling Treats
Food Chairs, Shelly Cryer and Suzanne Sullivan.
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Health and Wellness
National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day Friday, October 12 Check out what's cooking at school by joining your children in the cafeteria. Experience the school food environment first hand and give a big thank you to the cafeteria staff. See how school lunches are meeting new federal nutrition standards, including double the fruits and vegetables, more whole grains, less unhealthy fats and salt, and new age-based calorie ranges. This is a great opportunity to start a discussion about healthy food choices, while sharing part of the school day with your children. Healthier bodies lead to healthier minds, so make a lunch date with your kids on October 12.
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Go Green
OGS Halloween Costume Exchange Collection: October 9 - 12, OGS front hall Exchange: October 17 and 18, OGS plaza Go Green this Halloween by reusing or exchanging your costumes! Reuse a sibling's costume, alter a costume, or even use pillowcases as candy bags. Another great idea is to participate in the OGS Costume Exchange. Place your costume in a zip lock bag labeled with the size, then put it in the bins outside the front office from October 9 - 12. At the exchange on October 17 and 18 on the front plaza, take a costume or two home. |
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Please e-mail submissions to OGSBTW@gmail.comSubmissions should be in the text of the e-mail and not in an attachment. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 3 pm. |
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