|
Community News | |
November 16 - 18
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
1800 East Putnam Ave
November 17, 2 pm
Cole Auditorium
Greenwich Library
November 24
9:15 am
Greenwich Teen Center
100 Arch Street
|
|
|
Two Week Calendar | November 2012 |
|
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | |
7:45 am
Chorus
School Photo
Retake Day
Veggie/Fruit Challenge Forms Due
|
7:45 am
Gr. 4 Band
|
7:45 am
Gr. 5 Band
9:15 -
10:15 am
Gr. 2
Thanksgiving Play
1:15 pm
Early
Release |
Thanksgiving
No School |
Thanksgiving
No School | | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |
7:45 am
Chorus
|
7:45 am
Gr. 4 Band
8:30 - 10 am
Principal Drop-in Hours
7 pm
BOE Meeting
Cos Cob
School |
7:45 am
Gr. 5 Band
|
7:45 am
Gr. 4 and 5
Orchestra
Parent Conferences
(Evening)
| Winter/Spring Afters Posted Online
|
| |
School Happenings (December 1 through December 31)
Dec. 3 - Winter/Spring Afters Registration Begins at Noon
Dec. 4 - Parent Conferences, 1:15 pm - Early Release
Dec. 6 - Parent Conferences, 1:15 pm - Early Release
Dec. 6 - BOE Meeting, Havemeyer Building, 7 pm
Dec. 7 - Fall Afters End
Dec. 7 - Winter/Spring Afters Registration Ends at Noon
Dec. 11 - Winter Concert
Dec. 12 - SES Meeting with Dr. McKersie, 10:30 am, Cone Room, Town Hall
Dec. 13 - BOE Meeting, Cos Cob School, 7 pm
Dec. 14 - Kindergarten Play, 10 - 11 am and 2 - 3 pm
Dec. 17 - 19 - OGS Winter Book Fair
Dec. 18 - Principal Drop-in Hours, 8:30 - 10 am
Dec. 20 - BOE Meeting, Greenwich High School, 7 pm
Dec. 24 - 31 - Holiday Recess, No School
|
|
|
Hurricane Sandy
FEMA - Disaster Assistance
If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Sandy, you may be eligible for disaster aid. Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) to apply or visit www.DisasterAssistance.Gov.
When you apply for disaster assistance please have the following ready:
- Social Security Number (including spouse's)
- Private insurance information
- Address and zip code of damaged property
- Directions to the damaged property
- Daytime telephone number or a number where you can be reached
- An address where you can receive mail
- If you want disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank provide the FEMA agent with your bank account type, account number and routing number
Disaster recovery assistance for eligible recipients is available without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status.
Thank You from Riverside PTA
"As a community we came together and the generosity and enthusiasm of the entire town surpassed expectations. Thanks to everyone's generosity we donated eight carloads of food and clothing to Neighbor 2 Neighbor, six large bags of coats to a local coat drive, two U-Haul trucks full of cleaning supplies, hygiene supplies and coats, which were delivered to two points of relief in Long Beach, Long Island and $3,500 to the American Red Cross." Thank you to Riverside School for spearheading this effort and to all those who donated. |
|
From the Principal
Principal Drop-in Hours
Tuesday, November 27, 8:30 - 10 am
Principal Raneri invites parents to drop in and discuss any aspect of their child's education. No appointment necessary. |
At School
Monday, November 19, Media Center
School photos were sent home last week. If your child was absent or you are dissatisfied with the photos, retakes are available. If dissatisfied: - Keep your child's class picture.
- Return the rest of the undamaged photo packet to your child's teacher.
- Suggestions for the photographer may be included on a note that can be seen through the envelope window.
Thanksgiving Food Drive Wednesday, November 21, 9 am Please join us in celebrating the season of thanks by participating in the annual food drive for Neighbor to Neighbor. Please bring the following items in the morning which will be collected during the Thanksgiving assembly later in the day.
- Kindergarten through Grade 2 - Dried and canned beans, canned fruit
- Grades 3 through 5 - Peanut butter, jelly and fruit juice
School Safety During Drop off and Pick Up We thank you for being mindful of the following safety precautions:
- No U turns or three point turns in front of the school
- No double parking
- No parking on the corner of Edgewater Road and Sound Beach Avenue
- Parking only in designated parking areas
Classroom and Kindergarten Lunch Volunteers Thank you for volunteering to assist in a classroom or during Kindergarten lunch. Due to Hurricane Sandy and school closures, this program has been delayed. Look for an e-mail after Thanksgiving giving details on the mandatory information sessions.
Special Education Support Committee Meeting with New Superintendent Dr. William McKersie
Wednesday, December 12, 10:30 am, Cone Room at Town Hall
Please welcome our new Superintendent and participate in a question and answer session. This is a great opportunity to hear about Dr. McKersie's views on special education and introduce him to our SES community. |
PTA
Author Visit: Chris Van Dusen
Thursday, December 13
The OGS PTA is thrilled to announce that author Chris Van Dusen will conduct writing workshops for Grade 2, 3 and 4 students. Mr. Van Dusen who hails from Maine, is the author of If I Built a Car, The Circus Ship, the Mr. Magee books and others. He is also known as the illustrator of the Mercy Watson books. We are honored to have him. The Book fair, held from December 17 - 19, will have a special table with Mr. Van Dusen's books for sale.
Winter/Spring Afters - Important Schedule Change
Online Registration:
Monday, December 3, at Noon - Friday, December 7, at Noon
There will only be one more Afters Registration Session this school year. Please make note so that your child does not miss out. Winter and Spring Afters Programs will merge this year. Winter/Spring Afters will be comprised of two back to back sessions:
- Gymnastics Afters: January 3 to February 8
- All other Afters programs: February 19 to April 12
Students can register for one or both sessions during the December registration period. The list of programs will be posted on the website November 30. Kindergartners can participate in the Winter/Spring Afters programs.
More Information:Afters information tab
Contact:Ogsafters@gmail.com |
|
Health and Wellness
Fruit and Veggie Challenge
Deadline Extended - Forms due Monday, November 19
Please place Fruit and Veggie Challenge forms in the blue bin in the main hall. The class that eats the most collective servings of fruits and vegetables will win a special surprise to be announced after the Thanksgiving break.
The Veggie of the Month for November is the carrot, a root vegetable high in vitamins A and C that is in season now. Find new carrot recipes and learn more about its nutritional benefits online through the Veggie of the Month subtab and educational displays in the cafeteria and main hall, as well as a carrot tasting at the end of the month.
Contact: Julie DesChamps and Victoria Robinson
|
|
|
|
District News
BOE Meeting Tuesday, November 27, 7 pm, Cos Cob School
An agenda will be posted prior to the meeting on the Greenwich Public Schools website. |
PTA Thank You
Music on the Menu
Stephanie Norton
Katja Pita
Tracey Bruce |
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. |
|
|
