Join us for a Eureka Math Presentation from GCS Representatives on Thursday, October 18!
More information below.
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October 15, 2018
Deadline for Science Fair Proposals Submission
October 18, 2018
PTO General Membership Meeting
School Gym, 6:00 - 6:45 PM
Featuring a Eureka Math presentation
October 18, 2018
3rd Grade Music Performance
School Gym, 7:00 PM
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October 19, 2018
School Store Open
Media Center, 7:20 - 7:45 AM
October 19, 2018
Terrific Kids Ceremonies
Grades K-2 - 8:15 AM
Grades 3-5 - 8:45 AM
Check in at the Front Office for venue.
October 22 - 26, 2018
Red Ribbon Week
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A Message from ORES Principal Denise Francisco
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Hurricane Michael took us by surprise. We send our thoughts to everyone who has experienced power outages and debris clean-up from this storm. At the time of this writing, we have not received confirmation on school system make-up days. We do already know that Nov. 1st and Jan. 18th have already been designated as make-up days from the previous two days that we were out earlier this year. Based on the district’s calendar the next two make up days will be Feb. 18th and March 28th. I would suggest that you mark these dates on your calendar and if they change I will communicate these changes to our school community.
We hope to have a full week of school this coming week. This Thursday night our 3rd grade students will perform for the school community. All 3rd grade students should be dropped off in the Cafeteria at 6:00 pm. Teachers will be there to check students off as they arrive. Parents and guests will then go to the Gym for a Eureka Math Parent Presentation from 6:10-6:50. During this time the Summit Church will be doing team building activities in the cafeteria with our students and final rehearsals will be done with Mrs. Royal. At 7:00 the 3rd grade performance of Hats will begin in the gym. It is important that all students be in costume and in the cafeteria at 6:00. All parents and guests should be in the gym by 6:10 for the beginning of the Eureka Math Parent Presentation. Thank you for your cooperation. We hope that this is a wonderful night for our students and parents/guests.
Please remember that Science Fair Proposals are due to classroom teachers on Monday, Oct. 15th. Proposals will be returned to students on Friday, Oct. 19th and those that are approved can begin their projects on Friday, Oct. 19th. Thank you for making the Science Fair a huge event at ORE!
Finally, we would like to thank the PTO for providing a celebration lunch to our staff on Monday, Oct. 15th and a special Pop Corn Bar on Friday, Oct. 19th. Our PTO does so much to support our school community! The lunch on Monday is to celebrate the fact that our school Exceeded Growth and has a school grade of an A based on last year’s State Accountability Results. We are continuing to work diligently this year to maintain this excellent progress! Thank you for your continued support of our school and of our fabulous PTO!
Mrs. Francisco
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Eureka Math Presentation during PTO Membership Meeting on Oct. 18
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Listen to GCS representatives talk about the "new" Math curriculum program during the next PTO General Membership meeting on Thursday, October 18 at 6 PM at the School Gym.
While this event precedes the 3rd Grade Music Presentation, we hope that ORES families from all grade levels are able to attend!
See you on Thursday evening!
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The 2018 PTO Mother-Son Event is on Friday, November 9!
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ORES Moms of boys, join us for an evening of bowling, laser tag and FUN! The annual ORES Mother-Son Event will be held
Friday, November 9, 5:30 pm-8:30 pm at Spare Time in Greensboro
. Cost is $15 per person (same price for both moms and sons), and includes pizza, lemonade, bowling, laser tag and a game room credit.
Registration and payment is due by November 5
. This event sells out every year;
please register early
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Attention 3rd Grade Families -- A note from our school staff
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ORES would like to remind all 3rd Grade families that their students have the Specialist Classes as the school day ends. The individual Specialists meet with your student only once a week.
As such, If parents
can wait until after school to pick up their 3rd grade student, it would be greatly appreciated.
While doctor's visits and other similar appointments may cause these types of conflicts, we hope that you can keep the school schedule in mind. Thank you very much for your support!
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Mark your calendars! Box Tops are due!
Send in all Box Tops you saved over the summer, cut and placed in a plastic baggie no later than
Tuesday, October 30th.
The class with the most Box Tops will receive an Ice Cream Sundae Party! There will be also be prizes for 2nd and 3rd place.
Looking for an easy way to volunteer and meet other parents? Join our monthly Box Top Socials! No sheets, no glue! Sign-up
here.
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GCS celebrates Red Ribbon Week, October 22-26, 2018
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This year’s theme is
“Life is Your Journey. Travel Drug Free.” As a national substance use prevention campaign, Red Ribbon Week is an opportunity to focus on the importance of healthy, drug-free lifestyles with students and families.
Click on the flyer below to learn about all the fun activities at ORES during Red Ribbon Week!
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Library News from Ms. Dalton
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Again this year, ORES has an online subscription to Pebble Go (for K-2) and Pebble Go Next (for 3-5). This wonderful website features articles on many different science and social studies topics that supplement our Core Programs.
All students have the same login: username is oakr and password is school.
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Don’t forget that Oak Ridge Elementary and Guilford County Schools have many eBooks that students can check out and read on any connected device.
To log in, students will need their username which is their Student ID # (also known as their Powerschool number) and their password, which is their 8-digit birthdate (MMDDYYYY).
To get started using eBooks, click
here.
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Internet Safety Classes during Media Class
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During media classes this week, students began learning about Internet Safety. It is never too early to begin talking to your child about this. The lessons are created by Netsmartz, which you can find at
https://www.netsmartz.org.
While age-appropriate topics at each grade level will be covered, all students will learn
four basic Internet Safety rules:
- I will tell my trusted adult if anything online makes me feel sad, scared, or confused.
- I will ask my trusted adult before sharing online information like my name, address, and phone number.
- I won't meet face-to-face with anyone from the Internet.
- I will always use good netiquette and not be rude or mean online.
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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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