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WELCOME BACK ODCA FAMILIES!
환영 - hwan-yeong (welcome) to all our
Winter Camp students from Korea!
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We pray that all our families had a blessed New Year! We pray 2016 is a year of growth for both our school and our school families!
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
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Families and Friends of ODCA!
Happy New Year! We are happy to return to the everyday joys of working with your children for the 2015-2016 school year! As we anticipate a year ahead in a world that is changing drastically every day, we are privileged to be able to help guide the students to an understanding of the Lord's faithfulness and unchanging character that leads us to hope.
There are institutions of great learning in many places throughout this area of Pennsylvania but when the focus is on gaining knowledge only it can sadly lead to a lack of wisdom to guide one to know what to do with that knowledge. The scriptures tell us:
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." Proverbs 9:10
It is the understanding of the Lord, His power, His love and His faithfulness that guides us with wisdom to lead lives that are fruitful, faithful, and filled with hope! The emptiness of education without this understanding leads to information without the insight that the Lord provides. We know there are sacrifices that are made in order for many families to provide a Christian education for their children but there are so many blessings in store in the future for the adults they will become with solid strength in a world that changes with the wind.
We appreciate your ongoing prayers through 2016 as we seek ways to remain faithful to our mission and grow to serve more of the Lord's children.
In His Service,
Meg McHale, M.Ed.
Principal
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Office News and Reminders:
Early Learning Center...
Parents, please remember that if your child comes in late (past 9:00 am) you must sign them in at the office.
1st through 8th Grade...
If your child comes in late (past 8:45 am) you must sign them in at the office.
Changes in transportation...
Make sure that you call the office before 2:00pm when you need to make a change to your child's transportation. The office is very busy after 2:00pm and it is difficult for the office staff to check emails during that time.
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Brrrrrrrr! Snow s just around the corner!
INCLEMENT WEATHER ~ SCHOOL CLOSING REMINDER
ODCA inclement weather/snow closing number is 1100-Montgomery County. You can listen for school closing and late arrival updates on KYW 1060 AM. You can check their website at www.kyw1060.com. You can also sign up with KYW to receive a text message to your cell phone, or call KYW at 215-925-1060. This is the only radio station we call our school updates on. Do not call the school office or school staff to see if school is closed - listen to KYW or visit their website. Our phone lines must be kept open for emergency phone calls out only!
It is your responsibility to be aware what your school district is doing on a particular snow day if your children are bus riders.
***Please note that the busing districts DO NOT make special trips for the private schools when their district is running on a different schedule. It is your responsibility to know what their busing status is. See School Directory for more details.
Preschool/Kindergarten Policy on 2-hour delayed openings:
When ODCA has a 2-hour delayed opening, children in Preschool and Kindergarten that are contracted for a full-day on that particular day may come in 2-hours late and stay until school is dismissed. If your child is not contracted for a full-day they are to remain at home.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call the office.
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PARENTS ASSOCIATION NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS...
There is a General Parents Association Meeting planned for THIS Monday January 11th. Choose to attend either the 9:00 am (will meet in the church conference room) or the 7:00 pm (will meet in the school library) meeting. Come on out as we will be discussing upcoming events!
Upcoming Spring Events...
Science Night/Fair
Ice Skating
Grandparents Day
Teacher/Staff Luncheon
Field Day
Family Picnic-no service hours given for this event
Parents, don't wait until field day to earn your hours! Space is limited for each event!
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Outdoor Morning/Recess Policy
The winter chills are finally here. The colder weather means decisions daily about outdoor and indoor opportunities for the children. According to the Department of Education, there is no standard temperature recommendation for outdoor recess.
There are many benefits of outdoor physical activity for children, particularly in the colder weather.
-It can help them escape indoor germs and bacteria.
-It gives the opportunities for physical exercise.
-Provides opportunities for imaginative play and problem solving.
-It provides essential Vitamin D.
We want the children at ODCA to be healthy and safe. The outdoor policy will be as follows:
The teacher/principal will use a combination of temperature and wind chill to make the decision for outdoor play. If the combination is above 30 degrees, the students will be outside for the full recess unless there is precipitation. If the combination is between 25 - 30 degrees, the students will rotate 15 minutes outside and 15 minutes inside recess. If the wind chill/temperature combination is below 25 degrees, the students will remain inside for the full recess.
Morning arrival will follow the guidelines below:
If the wind chill/temperature combination is below 30 degrees, the students will remain in the gym for the morning arrival.
If the wind chill/temperature combination is 30 degrees or above, the students will remain outside for morning arrival unless there is precipitation.
A student with asthma may remain indoors in the colder temperatures at the request of the doctor.
Changes may be made on an individual basis at the discretion of the Principal.
Parents have the responsibility to be sure their child has the proper attire for outside activity. Coats, hats, gloves, leg coverings, etc. are necessary for children to retain their body warmth while playing in the colder temperatures.
Please be sure to label all belonging with your child's name.
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| Sweatshirt order forms are due next week! |
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Piano students -
Mrs. Beale's Piano Student Recital on Monday, January 18th at 10:00 AM in the sanctuary.
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[1260 Ft. Washington Ave. Ft. Washington PA 19034]
| [215.542.9795] | [Fax 215.646.6822] |
[Office Hours 8:30 am to 4:00 pm]
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