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Community News
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December 1, 2012 - February 24, 2013
Bruce Museum
Donate Your Old Computers to Computer Genesis
81 Atlantic Street,
Stamford
Monday - Friday
10 am - 6 pm
Computer Genesis refurbishes used equipment and gets it to students in need. Mention the Greenwich Alliance for Education to get a letter for your donation.
Click here for more information or call 203-357-0079.
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Two Week Calendar
| January 2013
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| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 7:45 am
Chorus
10 am - 12 pm
PTAC Workshop:
Havemeyer Building
12 - 1:30 pm
PTAC Session:
Byram Shubert Library
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Gr. 4 Band
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7:45 am
Gr. 5 Band
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| | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | Martin Luther King Day
No School
| 7:45 am
Gr. 4 Band
7 pm Parent Workshop: Writing Curriculum Media Center |
7:45 am
Gr. 5 Band
| 7:45 am
Orchestra rehearsal
7 pm
BOE Meeting
Glenville School | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Pizza Bingo Night
OGRCC
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School Happenings (January 26 through February 25)
Jan. 29 - Principal Drop-in Hours, 8:30 - 10 am
Jan. 30 - Early Release, 1:15 pm Dismissal
Feb. 1 - Love Your Media Book Drive
Feb. 7 - BOE Meeting, Havemeyer Building, 7 pm
Feb. 8 - Gymnastics Afters End
Feb. 11-15 - Winter Recess, No School
Feb. 18 - Presidents Day, No School
Feb. 19 - School Resumes, Winter / Spring Afters Begin
Feb. 21 - Music on the Menu - Steel Drums
Feb. 21 - BOE Meeting, Julian Curtiss School, 7 pm
Feb. 22 - Second Marking Period Closes
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For more dates, please refer to the Calendar of Events on the OG PTA website.
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From the Office
Safety and Security Update
The District continues to work with the Greenwich Police Department to review and support safety and security in our schools. As part of this team approach, the Greenwich Police Officers will be visiting schools periodically to check in with principals and conduct walk-throughs of the building. These visits will afford opportunities for the police officers to stay current with safety and security protocols at each school; to become familiar with the physical plant and classroom layout; and to develop a working relationship with each principal. The extra visibility should also help staff, students and parents become more accustomed to the increased police presence. We appreciate the efforts of the Greenwich Police Department in partnering with us to encourage safety and security procedures.
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At School
From the Physical Education Department
The gymnastics and adventure units have started in Physical Education. During these units the students work on balance, flexibility, tumbling, strength, teamwork and cooperation through the use of the gymnastics and adventure equipment. It is important that all students wear appropriate and comfortable clothing for their safe participation. Suggested clothing includes:
Sweatpants/warm-up pants
Leotards or unitards
Pants with an elastic waist
Shirts that are comfortable but not too loose! (T-shirts rather than shirts with buttons)
Socks must be worn during gymnastics classes
No dresses or skirts for girls
Although the students will be removing their sneakers for gymnastics, they will still need to bring them for adventure activities. Long hair should be pulled back and secured. It is also important that no jewelry be worn during the gymnastics classes, as it can easily become tangled in clothing. Thank you in advance for your help during these gymnastics and adventure units. These are fun and exciting classes and appropriate dress is essential for safe and full participation!
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PTA
OG PTA Nominating Committee Members Needed
The Nominating Committee is ready to start the nominating process for next year's PTA Committee Chairs and Executive Committee. The committee meets several times after the February break and is seeking two additional members.
Contact: Lorraine Sweillam
OG PTA Pizza Bingo Night
Friday, January 25, OGRCC
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Bingo games from 6 - 7:30 pm
$10 per person
Grade 5 will hold a Bake Sale to raise money for the OGS Class Gift and other grade 5 events.
This is not a drop-off event, children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration forms are available on the OG PTA website. Checks should be made out to the OG PTA and placed in the blue bins by January 22.
Volunteers needed
We need volunteers for the check-in table, food table, prize table, and bingo calling. Flexible time shifts are available. Middle school and high school students receive community service certificates.
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PTA Thank You
Music on the Menu
Stephanie Norton, Katja Pita and Tracy Bruce.
OGS Ambassadors for Pajama Day and Pet Photo Contest
Led by Suzanne Gold and Regina Tracy-Semmes.
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 District News
GHS SPED Forum
January 14, 7:45 am, GHS Media Center
At this SPED Forum Jeff DeTeso, a GHS psychologist, will be speaking about Executive Functioning. All are welcome.
PTAC SIP Workshop:
Communication/Relationship Between PTA and Principal
January 14, 10 am - 12 pm, Havemeyer Building
This workshop is open to all parents, and will be facilitated by Dr. Ellen Flanagan, Deputy Superintendent.
PTAC 2E Committee Sponsored Session: "Maximizing Students' Access to Their Own Potential" January 14, 12 - 1:30 pm, Byram Shubert Library
All parents are welcome to attend this session. Dr. Gaesser is an Educational Psychologist certified as a Counselor for both Gifted and Special Needs students. The topic will focus on Executive Function, or the impact of stress on Cognitive Processing, and what can be done to cope with it. SES Meeting January 16, 10 am, The Cone Room, Town Hall The speakers, Jennifer Jaques, Meg Presley and Mike Paternoste, will be doing an assistive technology presentation. |
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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