OES Rocket Connection

Ockerman Elementary

October 15, 2018

Oct. 18 - Conferences K-4, 4-7pm,

Day 1 of 2

Oct. 22-Nov. 5 - Butterbraid Sales

Oct. 23 - Report Cards Home

Oct. 24 - Picture Re-take Day

Oct. 24 - Conferences K-4, 4-7pm,

Day 2 of 2

Oct. 26 - Popcorn Friday $1/ea

Oct. 26 - Fall Festival, 5 - 8pm

Oct. 31 - Kona Ice Day $2/ea

Oct. 31 - School Fees DUE

Oct. 31 - Awards day 3rd-5th

Nov. 1 - Awards Day K-2nd

Nov. 6 - NO School

Nov. 7 - PTO Mtg., 6pm

Nov. 7 - Homework with Less

Hassle, Family Nurturing Ctr., 6pm

Nov. 9 - PTO Trinket Sale

Nov. 12-16 - KY Kids Week

Nov. 13 - FRC Advisory Council Mtg.

Nov. 15 - Butterbraid Delivery/Pick up

Nov. 15 - SBDM Mtg., 4:30 pm

Nov. 19 - Skate Nite, Flor. FunDome

Nov. 21-23 - NO School,

Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 30 - Popcorn Friday $1/ea

Dates subject to change

Congratulations to the following students for being chosen for this year's Robotics League:

Jack R., Evan G., Hayato Y., Xavier M., Emma M., Brayden H., Thevan R., Jose Z-G., Jose G., Madelyn A.

We will be sharing a portion of the PBIS Matrix in each Rocket Connection. Please reiterate these things with your children.

PBIS Classroom Rules:

Safety Stay seated

Face Forward

Stay in your space

Keep hands and feet

to yourself

Truthful Be honest with your

teacher

Be honest to your

classmates

Always Be Prepared

Bring back all

homework

Have materials ready

to learn

Do your personal best

Respectful & Responsible

Voice level 0 during

instruction

Participate in lesson/

activity

Follow class

procedures

Be kind to classmates

and teacher

PARKING LOT SAFETY

We have noticed that many parents are not obeying the safety rules of the parking lot especially during drop off/pick up. Please be mindful at all times that children and staff are walking through the parked cars and walkways during these times:

Obey the 5 mph speed limit

Always obey the one way arrows

Do not pass another car at any time

Be mindful and allow space for cars

trying to back into a space

If your child is not ready to exit the car

immediately upon pulling to the

door, park your car

Never pass a bus, buses always have

the right of way

Never park in the Fire Lane

Do not park in a handicap or reserved

spot unless authorized to do so

Anyone found not obeying these parking rules will be addressed by the SRO.

In addition, parking is very limited during events. Overflow parking is in the OMS lot (never in the bus loop) or the Board of Education lot.

All For Books Service Learning Project

Thank you to all students and staff that brought in money for the All For Books service learning project. Our goal was to raise $200! If we raised $200 then Mrs. Best and Mr. Ritzi would dress up like enchanted forest creatures! We surpassed our goal and raised over $300. Way to go Rockets! True to their word, see the evidence of our collection below!

CLASSROOM BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

Please remember that all treats must be store bought, in the original unopened containers. Also we do not allow balloons, flowers, etc. to be delivered to students during the school day.

RED RIBBON WEEK AT OES

Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco, and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the U.S. OES will celebrate each day of the week with a unique event:

Monday 10/22 - Pajama Day - Follow

Your Dreams - Don't do Drugs

Tuesday 10/23 - Wear Fun Socks -

Sock It To Drugs

Wednesday 10/24 - Wear Red Day

Thursday 10/25 - Dress Like a Hero -

Real Heroes Don't do Drugs

Friday 10/26 - Wear Sunglasses -

I'm Too Bright for Drugs

One class from each grade with the highest percentage of participation for the week will earn extra recess!

New Sticker/Pencil Vending Machine

We have introduced a new Sticker/Pencil vending machine in the cafeteria. Students are allowed to bring in $.50 to purchase either one of these items from a machine during breakfast or at lunch after asking permission. The stickers are large and can be placed on things like folders, notebooks, planners, etc. All proceeds from this machine will benefit all students and will purchase items for the STAR shop and the award charms. Thank you for the support of the OES PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) program.

Does your child need a Bed?

Build a Dream NKY is building twin size beds for children ages 3-18 who are enrolled in school and who do not currently have a bed. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, October 24th.

Call Jennifer Bennett-Phillips at (859) 292-3260, Steve Bradford at (859) 655-7320 or Jon Adkins at (859) 655-7316 or more information or to get an application.

SCHOOL FEES PLEASE

Please remember that your school fees are due ASAP. These funds offset expenses directly in YOUR child's classroom. You may have received an invoice with the amount due. If not, call Susan in the office to find out your balance.

You can send in cash or check in a sealed envelope marked "Fees" with your child or pay online through IC Parent Portal (please note that online payment with a credit card will incur a $3.00 processing fee).

AWARDS CELEBRATIONS

OES first quarter awards will take place on Wednesday, October 31st for 3rd through 5th grades and Thursday, November 1st for K through 2nd grades. (See times below.)

10/31 3rd Grade 9:10 am; 5th Grade 9:45 am; 4th Grade 10:20 am

11/1 K (am) 9:10 am; 1st Grade 9:45 am; 2nd Grade 10:20 am; K (pm) 2:45 pm

Please be advised that because of the new buzzer system parents will be asked to wait outside until 5 minutes prior to your student's time. Clip boards will be available outside for you to sign in so we know who is in the building. As always, overflow parking is at Ockerman Middle School - Please DO NOT park in the bus loop.

PTO PIZZA FUNDRAISER

Thank you to everyone that bought and picked up your pizza kits.

The PTO sold over 700 kits!!

The proceeds will benefit all students at Ockerman Elementary.

FALL FEST - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26th

Do not miss our annual Fall Fest on Friday, 10/26 from 5 - 8 pm. We will have a DJ, inflatables, games, costume contest, face painting, cake walk, firetrucks, and much more! Come and enjoy a nice evening with the kids!

No rainout date.

Ockerman Elementary School | Phone 859.282.4620 | Fax 859.282.4625 www.ockerman.boone.kyschools.us

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Bus Route Changes

Occasional Pick Up Form

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