OES Rocket Connection

Ockerman Elementary

September 6, 2019

REMINDER FOR PARENT PICK UP:

Whenever you are picking up a student, you must present a valid ID and your name

must appear on the Enrollment Card before any student will be released to your care.

REMINDER FOR PARENT DROP OFF:

Please make sure your student is ready to quickly exit your car as you pull up to the front doors to expedite the line of cars waiting for drop off. If your child is not ready or able to exit quickly, please pull into a parking space to release your student.

Sep. 5 - Parent English Class, 6-7:30, Dinner Included

Sep. 10 - EL PSP Parent Night, 6-7pm

Sep. 12 - Parent English Class, 6-7:30, Dinner Included

Sep. 13 - EL PSP Mtg, 9:30 am

Sep. 16 - Skate Nite @ Flor. FunDome, 6-8 pm

Sep. 17 - Rocket Fuel Pantry Open by Appointment, 3-4:30 pm

Sep. 18 - Math Night, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Sep. 19 - Parent English Class, 6-7:30 pm, Dinner Included

Sep. 23 - Dental Forms due

Sep. 24 - Picture Day

Sep. 24 - Rocket Fuel Pantry Open by Appointment, 3-4:30 pm

Sept 26 - Oct. 4 - Book Fair

Oct. 1 - Family Literacy Night, 5:30-7:30 pm

Oct. 1 - Family Book Fair Night, 4-6:30 pm

Oct. 3 - Parent English Class, 6-7:30 pm, Dinner Included

Oct. 11 & 14 - Fall Break NO School

Oct. 18 - Family Game Nite, 6-8 pm

Oct. 25 - Popcorn Friday & Spirit Day

Oct. 21 - Nov. 1 - Butterbraid Sale

Oct. 25 - Dollars & Sense, 11-1:15

Dates Subject to Change

Starting the Day Off Right!

Ms. Kleier's and Mrs. Gohs' class have been starting their day with a soft start. Students work in small groups with their peers using their imagination to build things out of Legos, magnetic shapes, discs, pattern blocks, and other items. The purpose of a "soft start" is to "put the students' minds at ease" by creating with different manipulatives to warm up their brains for a day of learning.

Family Literacy Night

Ockerman Elementary will be having a Family Literacy Night on October 1st from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. This will coincide with the Family Book Fair Night. The theme for this fun evening will be camping out. We will have many fun activities for kids and parents alike, along with food, singing and prizes!

DOLLARS & SENSE

Parent Volunteers Needed!

On October 25th from 11:00 to 1:15, 4-H Dollars and Sense Program is coming to OES to teach our fifth graders about budgeting and needs vs. wants. Students will have to make good financial decisions to purchase pretend items for their pretend pets. We will hold this program in the gym. We need at least ten volunteers to run the various stations. Volunteers will be quickly trained to lead their stations at 11:00. The program makes it very easy for parents to volunteer. If you are able to help us make this program a success, please e-mail Robin Schaefer at robin.schaefer@boone.kyschools.us and let her know. Thank you!

BIG SMILES DENTAL PROGRAM

The Big Smiles Dental Program is being offered at OES soon. If interested in having your child seen, please return registration form by 9/23.

ROCKET CONNECTION NEWSLETTER

The Rocket Connection is the OES Newsletter to keep families informed about all the happenings at Ockerman Elementary. If you know of someone not receiving the newsletter, please let them know to call the office with a valid e-mail address to be added to the distribution.

Math Night at OES

Thurs., Sept. 18th

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us at OES for rewards, giveaways, and games for the entire family.

Food will be provided in the school cafeteria.

NOTE TO SCHOOL PADS

We will be sending home an easy to use note pad to help with communication between home and school. Use these for your convenience.

5th Grade Book Tasting

The 5th grade class enjoyed a "Book Tasting" and were able to try out different genres during class.

Occasional Pick-Up

If you have a student who is an occasional pick-up (primarily bus/day care riders), please go to the OES webpage and add his/her name to the pick up list. All entries must be made by 3:00 p.m. on the day that you are picking up your child. The person picking up MUST be listed on the Enrollment card and must present a valid ID.

For your convenience there is a link below on this newsletter directly to the Occasional Pick Up list or go to: https://www.boone.kyschools.us/school_home.aspx?schoolid=21 , under Parent Tab.

CLUB DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

All students grades 1 - 5 will be participating in monthly clubs again this year. School Clubs allow students to have the opportunity to meet new friends. Clubs also ensure that all students are part of a group here at OES. Students choose their clubs based on interests. A few clubs that we will be doing this year include rock painting, hot wheels, historical crafts, technology, art, yoga, drawing, and so much more! If you are willing to lead a club (and have a background check on file), we would love to have you. The more club leaders we have, the smaller our groups can be. You would not need to make up your own club. You could simply piggy-back off what another club is doing. You could also partner with someone else to co-lead one. Our club days are: 10/4, 11/15, 1/17, 2/21, 3/20, 4/17, and May (TBD) from 2:35 - 3:20. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Robin Schafer at robin.schaefer@boone.kyschools.us by September 13th. Thank you!

POPCORN FRIDAY

Our first Popcorn Friday will be September 27th. You MUST have your popcorn money turned in by Thursday, September 26th. Popcorn is just $1! We would love to see your child in their OES Spirit Wear on Popcorn Friday too! The class with the most students participating by wearing OES spirit wear or OES colors will receive free popcorn the following month!

PTO MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Thank you to all who have turned in a membership form so far. We have had a great sign up this year and look forward to working with you all! If you have not signed up for PTO membership yet, it is absolutely FREE ! Just pick up a form in the office. Remember in order to volunteer you must have an approved background check on file and have completed the short volunteer training (found on the OES website).

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

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