What is Odyssey of the Mind? Why should my student participate? These and more questions will be answered on
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Media Center
. All interested students and a parent/guardian must attend the meeting.
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We have lots of news - make sure to scroll all the way down!
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September 1-30
Cash for Colts Campaign
September 12, 2018
Ident-A-Kid Picture Day
September 14, 2018
International Dot Day Celebration
Feel free to wear dots and bright colors!
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September 14, 2018
Jump Rope Club begins
School gym, 7:00 AM
September 14, 2018
Deadline for Simply Southern Shirt orders
September 14, 2018
Extended: Deadline for School Store Applications
Print and complete
this form and submit to Front Office.
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A Message from ORES Principal Denise Francisco
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We begin this week with very exciting news celebrating the
NC Accountability Results
released last Wednesday.
Oak Ridge received an “A” letter grade from North Carolina and we also Exceeded Growth
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We are very proud of all our students and the amazing teachers and staff that work at our fine school. As we reflect on last year’s success and definitely celebrate this achievement, we also continue to look ahead and focus on our goals for this current year as we aim to continue demonstrating excellence and producing similar results once again! To review the results in more detail and see results from across the state please click on
this link
. Thank you for your partnership because we know that working together with all families is a tremendous factor in our continued achievement.
We would like to thank all our parents and family members for joining us last week at Classroom Visitation Night. The night was a huge success with many families able to attend and learn more about the 2018-2019 school year. We, of course, are very interested in your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts on how the night went for your family and if there are ways that we can make the night more successful in years to come.
This year you will have two additional face-to-face conferences with your classroom teacher – the first conference date is November 2, 2018 and the second conference date is January 22, 2019. Then, in the spring on March 20, 2019, parents are invited to the classroom for Student Led Conference Night.
On this night, you will hear how the year is progressing from your own child as he/she shares work samples and assessments in a student/parent conference format. Until then, we encourage you to communicate often with your child’s teacher through phone, email, and face to face conferences that you and the teacher arrange. One way to stay up to date on the classroom is to read the weekly newsletter that each teacher either emails or uploads to their website each week. On September 27
th
Interim Reports will be sent home and that is also a great way to stay connected with your child’s progress.
This coming week at Oak Ridge there are many exciting things taking place. On Tuesday, we will recognize Patriot Day by asking all students to wear Red/White/Blue, on Wednesday students will be able to have their pictures taken for Ident-a-Kid ID cards, and Friday is Dot Day and all students are encouraged to wear clothing with dots.
Thank you for your continued support!
Mrs. Francisco
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Donate to Cash for Colts today!
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We would like send a big
THANK YOU to all the families that have donated to Cash for Colts! Your generosity is helping the PTO get the resources it needs to fund all our enrichment projects to support our students, families and ORES staff.
However,
we are still far from our goal. If you haven't donated yet, please remember that this is the
only PTO fundraiser for the year and there is
no selling required! Plus, your students get the opportunity to win great prizes for the whole family! Ticket distribution will begin on Tuesday this week.
For more information and to donate online, please visit our
website. You can also print out a
donation form and send it in with your student. Please support the PTO!
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We strongly encourage you to join the Oak Ridge Elementary PTO today. Your membership supports enrichment projects for our students, staff and families that the school simply cannot provide.
To join, you can print this
membership form and submit with the $10 payment (cash or check made out to ORES PTO) to your classroom teacher. You can also click the link below to join and pay your membership fee online!
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Deadline for ordering ORES Simply Southern Shirts: Friday, Sept. 14
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Orders for the very popular ORES Simply Southern shirts will be accepted
only until Friday, September 14.
You can print out and send this
paper form with your payment to the Front Office. You can also order
online at our Colts Store.
Order your shirt today!
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Application Deadline Extended to September 14: School Store Still Hiring!
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ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS!
If your child would like to work at the School Store this year please fill out this
application and return to the front office by
Friday, September 14th
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The School Store opens on September 21 and we need a lot of help to make change! It is a great opportunity for your students to improve their math skills while helping other kids in a fun and lively environment!
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Dot Day Celebrations are this Friday, September 14th!
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Saturday, September 15th-ish is the tenth annual International Dot Day, and on Friday, September 14th, all Oak Ridge Art students, along with over 12 million participants in 175 countries, will be celebrating their unique-ness and ability to ‘make a mark’ in this world through the inspiration and philosophy of Peter Reynolds, author and illustrator of ‘The Dot’ and ‘Ish’. We’re on the map, and in Art classes this week, all students will learn what it means to be themselves, to be encouraged by others, and to not be afraid to show who they are as individuals. All students and staff will have the opportunity to express themselves creatively by wearing dots on Friday, September 14th, and all art students will be creating ‘dot masterpieces’ to be dotted all around our school this week of International Dot Day!
So
on Friday, have your children wear dots, bright colors, or whatever makes them feel good about themselves to express their personalities and their special ‘One-of-a Kind-ness!”
You do not need to go out and buy anything! Let’s all wear dots or express-yourself clothing on Friday, to remind us to encourage each other and to celebrate the uniqueness of every single person!
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September is Oak Ridge Historic Heritage Month
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The Town of Oak Ridge is celebrating its 20th year and there are several activities and events for the whole family to enjoy! Click on the link below for more information.
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ALL volunteers (both new and returning) need to register and update information with GCS Volunteers to work with our students.
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Volunteers are the lifeblood of any PTO! We have many volunteer options that can fit YOUR schedule. Let us know your preferences below and we can all work together to support ORES!
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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All of our sponsors, no matter how big or small, make a difference. Sponsoring our weekly newsletter, gymnasium banners, website and school planners helps us provide the school staff, our students and our families resources that the school's budget does not provide. If you are interested in a sponsorship, please contact us.
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Important Links (just click on what you need)
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ORES PTO SPONSORS
Please support these local businesses and thank them for helping our PTO!
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The following materials/statements/programs are not endorsed by GCS nor do they represent the district’s position or policy.
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Oak Ridge Elementary School PTO | orespto@gmail.com | www.orespto.com
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