PTO Spring Book Fair, March 18-22, 2019
eWallets, Extended Hours -- Scroll down to get all the details!
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Daylight Savings Time starts today! Did you "Spring Forward"?
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March 13, 2019
Red Cross Blood Drive at ORES
Sponsored by the Student Council.
Starts at 2 PM. More information
here
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March 15, 2019
School Store is Open
Media Center Hallway, 7:20 - 7:45 AM
March 18 - 22, 2019
PTO Spring Book Fair
Mark your calendars!
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March 19, 2019
Domino's Pizza PTO Restaurant Night
Oak Ridge Location, 5:00 - 8:00 PM
March 20, 2019
Big Night at ORES from 6-8 PM!
Student Led Conferences
Family Night at the Book Fair
Summer Expo (start planning!)
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A Message from ORES Principal Denise Francisco
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Oak Ridge Community,
This week’s note begins with a shout out to both the Battle of the Books Team and the Odyssey of the Mind Team. We are so proud of these groups – and the adults who supported their journey! There are many opportunities available for students to explore a variety of interests at Oak Ridge Elementary including the Jump Rope Team, Go Far Team, Chess Club, Colts Chorale, and Student Council.
Do you know a family that has a rising Kindergartner? If so, please spread the word that Kindergarten Registration will begin on April 8th.
This will be a busy week for our school. On Monday and Tuesday, our 4th graders travel to Haw River for a field trip. The Student Council hosts the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday from 2:00-6:30. Thursday, Oak Ridge will be the host site for the March Principal Meeting and we will have several guests in our building observing classroom instruction. Finally, on Friday three of our 5th grade classes travel to Charlotte Motor Speedway for a field trip focusing on forces and motion.
Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 20th. This is Student Led Conference Night. On this night each year we open our gym to a variety of organizations that host summer camps. You can visit the Summer Camp Expo before heading down to your child’s classroom. Also, that same night the Book Fair will be open in the Media Center. Don’t forget to also visit your child’s specialist teachers and any support staff that work with your child each day. Everyone will be here that night and available to answer your questions.
The 2019-2020 and the 2020-2021 GCS Calendars have been approved by the Board of Education. You can view the calendars on the
GCS Website by clicking this live link. The first day of school for next year is August 26th.
Thank you for your continued support,
Mrs. Francisco
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Congratulations to Ryan Carroll! He is our Superstar of the Week!
-- Mrs. Pritchett
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American Red Cross Blood Drive (sponsored by the Student Council), is THIS Wednesday, March 13
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Did you know that every 2 seconds, someone needs blood?
Do your part today to help save someone's life and sign-up to donate for the ORES Student Council Blood Drive on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 starting at 2 PM. Click
here for more information. Walk-ins are welcome!
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The Spring Book Fair is coming March 18-22!
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The Spring Book Fair is coming very soon -- it's going to be "Dino-mite!" All proceeds from our Book Fair go to the Media Center to purchase new books for circulation. New this year are "Muffins with Mom" events and new extended hours. Click on the image for a complete flyer!
Please consider volunteering and
sign-up here! Volunteers will have an opportunity to shop early!
Learn more about Scholastic eWallet - a secure and cash-free way to pay for Book Fair purchases with this
video
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For more information about all things Book Fair and to set-up an eWallet account, click
here
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Father-Daughter Dance Photos now available to order!
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Here is the
link for the photos taken during the recent 2019 ORES PTO Father-Daughter Dance. You can preview and order photos until May 6, 2019.
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Mrs. Debbie Fox, our amazing ORES front desk staff member has been nominated as a NC School Hero! Click on the link below to vote for her and you can submit a vote daily! Please share with your friends and family -- no one is more deserving!
Note: Your device may not show the entire screen/text, please make sure to scroll down to vote.
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Attention Kindergarten and 1st Grade Students! A reminder for P.E. class
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Kindergarten and 1st Grade students are currently in the middle of their Dance Unit in P.E. class. Mrs. Anderson reminds students to
please bring an extra pair of socks to P.E. for the duration of the Dance Unit.
Thanks for your cooperation!
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Oak Ridge Elementary Music Night on April 4, 2019
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Come on out and hear what the Colts’ Chorale and 4th graders have been working on!
We will perform on Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 pm in the gym. Recorders will perform 1st followed by the chorus.
4th graders should dress in jeans or khakis and a solid colored shirt (any color).
Chorus members will be dressed in their chorus t-shirt.
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Fabulous 1st Grade Folk Music Concert, Thursday, April 11
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On Thursday, April 11 at 6:00 PM, First Grade students will present a fabulous and fun folk music night!
Please join us in the gym at 6:00 PM and come prepared to sing and dance too! Your children are looking forward to teaching you some of the skills they have learned in music.
Dress: Your student should wear comfortable shoes and a light colored solid top. This is so they can move safely and easily and so that we can see all their expressive faces as they perform. Thank you!
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Second-graders need to be able to tie knots!!! A note from Ms. Hodnett
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Second graders are beginning their first weavings with yarn and are very excited! This fun and achievable weaving will become a treasured artwork. However to make this a positive experience from beginning to end, and for me to keep this a second-grade project,
all second graders should be able to tie simple overhand knots to tie off their weavings when they finish!!!
In Art Class we say, “Around behind and through to make a cursive Q!” or “Around behind and through like you’re tying a shoe”, and then repeat to seal the knot! 😊
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It's time to order your Yearbook!
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IT'S YEARBOOK TIME!
Order your Oak Ridge Elementary yearbook today at:
ID Code: 6594219
Check this off your "to-do" list today!
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Need ideas for summer activities? Check out the GCS Summer Arts Institute!
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It's only February but it's not too early to plan for things to do over the summer. Check out
this flyer from the GCS Summer Arts Institute that offers activities from students in Kindergarten through 12th Grade.
Interested in applying? Please contact our Music Specialist,
Mrs. Royal or our Art Specialist,
Ms. Hodnett with your questions.
Don't delay! Spots fill up quickly!
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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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