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30th Annual Riverside Run, Saturday, May 11, 8:30 am
Register online
 
The Annual Mother's Day Ride for Greenwich, 
Starting at OGS, 
May 12
Bike the 10K Beach Loop or the 2K Beginners' Boogie on quiet side roads. 

Photo Scavenger Hunt organized by OGMA. 
Two Week Calendar
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Spring Recess - No School

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7:45 am

Chorus 

7:45 am
Gr. 4 Band

Principal
Drop-In Hours
8:30 - 10 am

7:45 am

Gr. 5 Band

 

Science Lab Open House

6 - 7 pm

 

Positive Parenting Presentation

Media Center

7 - 8:30 pm

7:45 am

Gr. 4 and 5 Orchestra

 

BOE Meeting

Riverside School

7 pm

 

Progressive Dinner 

RSVPs due

 

7:45 am
Gr. 3
Orchestra

Grade 3 
Spring Recorder Concert
2 - 3 pm

School Happenings (April 27 through May 24)
April 22 - May 7 - Science Workshop Series
April 29 - Deadline to Submit the Gr. 5 T-shirt Form
May 2 - Music on the Menu
May 2 - Poetry Slam, 3:30 - 5 pm
May 3 - Gr. 2 Street Festival
May 4 - Progressive Dinner
May 6 - 10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6 - OGS Spring Concert, 1:30 and 7 pm
May 7 - Distinguished Teacher Awards Ceremony, TBD, 4 - 5:30 pm
May 8 - Common Core State Standards Presentation by Superintendent McKersie, Riverside School, 9 - 10 am
May 9 - BOE Meeting, Havemeyer Building, 7 pm
May 15 - Early Release, 1:15 pm
May 16 - Incoming Kindergarten Visitation Day
May 21 - 23 - OGS Spring Book Fair
May 23 - BOE Meeting, Central Middle School, 7 pm

For more dates, please refer to the Calendar of Events on the OG PTA website.
Wednesday, April 24: Two Evening Events at OGS

OGS Science Laboratory Open House

The Science Laboratory, Room 28, 6 - 7 pm

Parents are invited to attend an Open House for the OGS Science Laboratory, where student projects will be displayed. Members of the PTA Math and Science Curriculum Committee will be available for Q and A.  

For information about continuing implementation of the new GPS science curriculum see greenwichschools.org.

 

Positive Parenting Presentation

OGS Media Center, 7 - 8:30 pm

The OG PTA welcomes you to join us for a presentation by Dr. Julia Trebing. Dr. Trebing will present "What really works? The Heart and Science of Positive Parenting"; an engaging talk about positive parenting to help our children develop healthy emotional intelligence, secure self-esteem and inner happiness, followed by Q and A. 

PTA

PTAC Essence Award
Nominations due April 26
Do you know an OG PTA volunteer who inspires others, demonstrates selfless spirit, and makes a significant difference in our school community? Nominate him or her for an Essence Award. The PTAC Essence Award recognizes outstanding service by a PTA member of the Greenwich Public Schools. All nominees are recognized in June, when the Essence Award recipient is announced at a PTAC event. 
More Information: greenwichschools.org
Contact: Marlene Gilbert          
Progressive Dinner

Progressive Dinner Invitation

Saturday, May 4  

Thank you to all who have volunteered to host and all who have RSVP's or made donations. 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.

 

Can't make it? Consider making a donation to the PTA. All monies raised go directly to enhancing your child's school experience.

Contact: Courtney Bieger and Ellie Wise

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6 - 10

The Teacher Appreciation Committee is gearing up to show our community's gratitude for our Superstars - the teachers and staff at OGS.

 

Here are some of the many ways you can get involved:

  • Donate $50 or less in cash or check towards the daily awards ceremony gifts
  • Provide food or drinks for one of the morning breakfasts, sweet treats for the "Celebrity Tea" or items for the Luncheon on Friday
  • Help collect, arrange and distribute flowers on Flower Day, May 7
  • Volunteer your time for Friday recess duty, luncheon set-up or help with school projects 

We need help from everyone to make this a memorable week. 

 

Volunteer sign-up tables will be in the courtyard from Monday, April 22, or sign-up online. Checks can be made out to the OG PTA and placed in the blue bin in the OGS lobby, or given to Suzanne Sullivan.

Contact: Victoria Quake and Lori Woodring 

PTA Thank You

OG's Got Talent Show
Lisa Charney, Jill Stamos and Richard Fulton for planning, rehearsing and executing yet another amazing show.
District News

Transforming Education in Greenwich Public Schools through Digital Learning 
The Board of Education has approved a digital learning plan that will go into effect almost immediately and be rolled out over the next three years. 
  • Year One (2013 - 2014) - Two elementary schools will be selected for full implementation of digital learning.
  • Year Two (2014 - 2015) - The two elementary schools from year one will continue with digital learning and one full grade level (sixth grade) will be added. 
  • Year Three (2015 - 2016) - Full implementation of digital learning will be instituted across the GPS.
More information: greenwichschools.org

Please e-mail submissions to OGSBTW@gmail.com
Submissions should be in the text of the e-mail and not in an attachment. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday at 3 pm.