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Happy Holidays OTES Family!
The winter holidays are a favorite time of year that bring about reflection, appreciation, and celebration with loved ones. Thank you OTES parents for your tireless commitment in enriching the lives of the OTES community. Your support has helped the PTA jump into action implementing fun activities for the kids, such as Movie Night and a book fair leading to a magic show, to meetings that provide key information on school and county initiatives.
Our last meeting in November covered many topics of interest, including a new behavior program presented by Mrs. Cheryl Pulliam, Principal of OTES. This program incorporates elements of the previous 6 pillars behavior program, but children now earn Pulliam bucks when reaching various color targets of good behavior. Another topic discussed included tips on preparing for parent-teacher conferences. To review details of these presentations and other topics please click here to view the draft minutes from the November 1, 2011 PTA meeting.
Buckle your seat belts, because we're going to soar in 2012. May you all have a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Our next PTA meeting is Wednesday, January 4, 2012.
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BREAKING NEWS!
Next Steps for New School DCC #29
Families were notified over the past few weeks about who would be attending the new school next year and who would be staying at OTES. On December 6, over 120 parents attended a meeting with Community Superintendent Bronda Mills to hear about next steps and to let her know what is important to this community when hiring a new principal. Mrs. Mills promised to provide answers to all our questions in January, once the new principal is on board. However, she did provide responses to some questions. Click here to learn more. |
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There's a New Sheriff in Town
(For 6 weeks only)
The New Year will commence with Mrs. Ryan serving as our school's principal for six weeks, which is a requirement of her training to become a principal. Her three years of training to become a principal ends in March 2012. We wish her much success in her new role. During this period, Mrs. Pulliam will be supporting the principal intern at Luxmanor Elementary School in Montgomery County. We wish her the best and look forward to her return soon.
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January PTA Meeting- January 4th
The next PTA Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. We have a lot of information to share and more importantly look forward to hearing your voice as we discuss critical issues that affect the OTES community. Parent Ambassadors will be on hand to lead groups in Spanish, Amharic, and French. Come for dinner at 6:30 p.m. Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Free childcare.
Agenda
- Bringing Reading to Life Through Dance and Music
- Get updated on the New School and its Impact on Oakland Terrace
- New Positive Behavior System: Has it made a difference?",
- Learn about Oakland Terrace's New Latino Parent Group
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Ask Questions and Get answers
- Raffle
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Volunteers Needed!
We have many activities on the horizon and volunteerism is especially important to get these plans underway and make them a success. We need your help in planning for the following events:
MLK Day (Chair: Dawn McCoy 240-354-4465 or dk_mccoy@msn.com )
International/Cultural Night (Chairs: Fathia Houmane 301-588-2760 or Fhoumane@gmail.com and Brook Deninno 301-793-1782 or brookester522@verizon.net
Hoops on the Terrace - Chair needed
Silent Auction - Chair needed
Yard Sale - Chair needed
Please contact any of the chairs for these events or the PTA board if you are interested.
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Latino Parent Group Takes Off After Six-Week Study Circle
 A new Latino Parent group has been organized at OTES with parent Jose Martinez as the new President. The group got its start as a result of a six-week dialogue with 11 parents and six school staff. Click here for more details about the study circle. If anyone is interested in being part of the Latino Parent group, please contact Jose Martinez at 240-277-6761 or jmartinez@abwappliances.com.
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New Superintendent Sets His Priorities
Kristin Trible, President of the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA), reacted to the proposed FY 2013 Operating Budget announced by Superintendent Joshua P. Starr: "Recognizing the continued fiscal constraints under which we are operating, Dr. Starr's proposed budget is good for students, employees, and schools, and good for Montgomery County. The proposed budget protects the classroom from further cuts with no reductions to school-based staff. Please click here for further details.
Free Parent Workshops
Free Parent Workshops are available through MCPS. Go to
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Upcoming Events
- January 4 - PTA Meeting
- January 16 - OTES Martin Luther King Community Service Day
- January 19 - Class Group Pictures
- January 23 - No School (Professional Day for Teachers)
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