November 28, 2015
Toys for Tots - Toy Drive


The United States Marines are asking Medea Creek Middle School to partner with them in their Annual(68th) "TOYS  FOR  TOTS". The Marines and their partners have donated  millions of toys to millions of needy and underprivileged children throughout the United States since 1947!

Please bring an unwrapped new toy to MCMS from December 1st through the 15th .Help us bring some joy to a child's holiday season.
PFA Meeting - December 3rd
Plan to attend the last Parent Faculty Association general meeting of the year on December 3rd from 8:30-10:00 am. Come and spend some time getting to know other parents and hear about the various PFA positions. The Principal will be on hand to answer any remaining CASSP questions. All are welcome.
Community Emergency Response Team - Monthly Update     
Fall  - Work To Do/Check List:
  • Smoke Detectors: Replace Batteries/Replace wired detectors if recommended by manufacturer.
  • CO2 Monitors: Check manufacturer maintenance
  • AC/Furnace Filters: Replace/Check manufacturer maintenance
  • Refrigerator Water Filters: Replace
  • Dryer & Exhaust Vents: Clean out accumulated lint
  • Stove Vent Screen:  Clean accumulated grease
  • Rain Gutters: Clean out debris (RAIN READY??)
  • Fire Extinguishers: Invert/Check/Replace as needed
  • Check Disaster Supplies: Add/Replace
    • Water/Food 
    • First Aid Supplies
    • Sheltering Supplies
    • Batteries/Radios/Tools
Questions? Oak Park CERT distarzak@sbcglobal.net
Holiday Shopping with the Neighborhood Elementary Schools 
Brookside Invades Westlake Promenade
Support Brookside Elementary at the Westlake Promenade on Wednesday, December 2nd.,from 11 a.m. to closing.  Holiday shop at the Barnes & Noble in-store and online Book Fair, (earns up to 20% back towards Brookside),  and have a meal with your friends at Fresh Brothers Pizza, Melt, Lemonade, Loteria, Marmalade Cafe, and other participating vendors all while earning for Brookside!! Be sure to mention "Brookside" or show the event flyer on your phone! NOTE: Marmalade Cafe requires you to print out the flyer and submit with your bill.

Red Oak Elementary - Holiday Boutique
December 3 from 8:15am - 4pm at the Red Oak Mutli-purpose Room 
When you shop at the Winter Boutique, you not only have the opportunity to buy beautiful hand-crafted gifts for friends and family, but you also have the added benefit of knowing that a portion of your purchase proceeds go directly to the Red Oak Parent Faculty Association. Visit them for some family friendly, easy and unique shopping - just in time for the holidays!
Holiday Entrepreneurship Fair     
The Oak Park High School Interact Club is having a Holiday Entrepreneurship Fair on Sunday, December 6th from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in which students can sell items and make money! All students have the opportunity to sell homemade items, such as jewelry, baked goods, toys, games, bookmarks, etc. to the community. If you have questions or if your child is interested in participating, email roshni.dugar@gmail.com with your child's name and what they will be selling by December 1st.
A Sweet Thank You
The Ghosts and Goblins of Halloween are gone, but the treats continue to touch lives near and far. Because of you, OPUSD collected 700 pounds of leftover Halloween candy, which was donated to Operation Gratitude. Our outreach will help Operation Gratitude in its mission to, "lift spirits and meet the evolving needs of our Military and First Responder communities ..." Thank you for your generosity and for giving back to those who serve our country.

The OPUSD Community Outreach Committee
Save the Dates
  • 12/2-12/4       -   6th Grade Outdoor Education Trip to Pali Institute
  • 12/3               -   PFA meeting at 8:30 am in the Staff Lounge
  • 12/18             -   End of Quarter 2
  • 12/21-1/4       -   No School - Winter Break
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