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Two Week Calendar
| March - April 2013
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7:45 am
Chorus
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Gr. 4 Band
8:30 - 9:30 am Principal Drop-in Hours
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7:45 am
Gr. 5 Band
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7:45 am
Gr. 4 and 5 Orchestra
Music on the Menu
| Good Friday
No School
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7:45 am
Chorus
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Gr. 4 Band
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7:45 am
Gr. 5 Band
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7:45 am
Gr. 4 and 5 Orchestra
7 pm BOE Work Session, Havemeyer Building
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Gr. 3 Orchestra (Cellos Only)
OG's Got Talent
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School Happenings (April 6 through May 3)
Apr. 10 - Early Release, 1:15 pm
Apr. 12 - Winter/Spring Afters End
Apr. 15 - 18 - Spring Recess, No School
Apr. 22 - May 3 - Science Workshop Series
Apr. 24 - Positive Parenting Presentation, OGS Media Center, 7 - 8:30 pm
Apr. 25 - BOE Meeting, Riverside School, 7 pm
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For more dates, please refer to the Calendar of Events on the OG PTA website.
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At School
Grease at OGS and WMS
Our Grade 4 and 5 orchestra students will be performing selections from the show Grease at the upcoming OGS Spring Concert, on May 6. Western Middle School is performing the play on April 5 and 6. If you have an opportunity, take your child to see the songs come alive on the stage.
CCSS: Changes To Curricula and CMTsPresentation by Superintendent McKersie
Riverside School, Wednesday, May 8, 9 - 10 am
Greenwich Public Schools have begun to align our curricula with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. These new national academic standards, adopted by the Connecticut State Board of Education, will establish what Connecticut's public school students should know and be able to do as they progress through Grades K - 12.
Beginning in the 2014 - 15 school year, CCSS-based assessments will replace the Connecticut Mastery Test (CMT) and the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT).
Superintendent McKersie's presentation will be an opportunity for OG and Riverside parents to ask questions and hear how the CCSS will affect the elementary school students.
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Pay It Forward
We are excited to launch a new campaign called "Pay It Forward." This campaign was created to encourage the children to commit as many acts of kindness as they can. PIF is designed so that the children can actually see how kind they are to each other and those they come in contact with everyday.
Each act of kindness the children pay forward earns them a "hand." They then write that act of kindness on the hand. Each classroom, the office, Media Center, and Cafeteria will have a beautifully decorated box for them to deposit those hands in. PTA volunteers will hang those hands around the school showing just how kind we are. Our school-wide goal is 10,000 by the Moving Up Ceremony in June. We will keep track of all those hands on a giant thermometer displayed in the front foyer. As a special memorial to Miss Benn, we are asking that each child's first act of kindness be dedicated to her. She was a true example of kindness. |
PTA
Science Workshop Series: Adaptations, Metamorphosis and Life Under the SurfaceOGS Science Room, April 22, 24, 26, 29 and May 1, 3, 8 - 8:30 am
Presented by the OG PTA and Animal Embassy, this series is designed to align with Connecticut Science Curriculum Standards 1.2, 2.3(b) and 3.2. Students in Grades 1-3 can apply starting Monday, March 25. Please deposit the application in the front hall blue bin labeled "Animal Embassy Morning Program." Cost: $50 Maximizing Students' Access to Their Own Potential
Cone Room, Town Hall, Wednesday, March 27, 11 am -12:30 pmDo you find it hard to keep them motivated and to complete homework and independent work? The PTA Council Twice Exceptional Committee, in partnership with CT Association for the Gifted, will host Amy H. Gaesser, MS Ed, NYSSC, NCC. Amy will discuss executive function challenges with twice-exceptional students and the impact of stress on cognitive function. Contact: Katie Yu or Lydia RouzeauMusic on the Menu
Thursday, March 28We are excited to once again welcome Work for Hire To OGS. Join your kids and celebrate the beginning of spring and the end of CMT's. Bring your lunch and join the fun! Kindergarten - 11 am
Grade 1 - 1 pm
Grade 2 - 1:30 pm
Grade 3 - 11:30 am
Grade 4 - 12:30 pm
Grade 5 - 12 pm
Veggie Gardening at OGS
Learn easy ways to grow veggies at home while keeping our "Garden Lab" at school thriving. Help us set up and maintain our kid friendly garden. We need help setting up, planting, and maintaining the garden. A green thumb is not required.
Contact: Char Barnes
Positive Parenting Presentation
OGS Media Center, April 24, 7 - 8:30 pm
The OG PTA welcomes you to join us for a presentation by Dr. Julia Trebing. Dr. Trebing is well known and acclaimed for her successful, short term, solution oriented therapy with children.
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Progressive Dinner
Progressive Dinner Invitation Saturday, May 4
Please print the invitation and RSVP form. RSVP's and payment are due by Thursday, April 25, and should be placed in the blue bin in the OGS lobby. (Checks only, no cash please). Details on party locations will be published after RSVPs are received. If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation to help support enrichment programs funded by the OG PTA. Contact: Courtney Bieger and Ellie Wise |
Advanced Learning Program (ALP)
Parent Nominations
Children may be nominated for additional testing by their parents. The Parent Nomination Form is now available at your school office and on the ALP website. It must be returned to your school office by March 27.
Student Identification Process
Parents must sign and return the evaluation phase consent form by March 27.
Contact: Bonnie O'Regan, Program Facilitator at the ALP office (203) 625-7462
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Health and Wellness
Veggie of the Month: Black Beans
How can you get happy tummies, more brain power and strong muscles? Eat nutritious black beans, the Veggie of the Month! Learn more about its nutritional benefits on the Veggie of the Month page and educational displays in the cafeteria. Make delicious, kid-friendly black bean recipes with your children, including the bean dip featured at the tasting. |
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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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