The Beacon
Olive Chapel Elementary PTA News & Information
~ January 27 - January 31, 2020 ~
CALENDAR
February 3 - 7 - National School Counselors Week
February 5 - Walk to School Wednesday
February 7 - Wear Red for Heart Health
February 13 - I Heart Math & Science Parents Night, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
February 15 - Silent Auction & Gala
February 17 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday
February 20 - PTA Meeting, 11:00 a.m.
February 25 - Box Tops Collection Deadline
A Special Message from Ms. Geiss
Dear Olive Chapel Elementary School Students, Parents and Staff members,
Well, believe it or not I have been a school counselor in North Carolina for almost 30 years, with 23 years at Olive Chapel Elementary School.
Beginning March 1st, 2020, I will be retiring from my school counselor profession and embarking on new adventures. My last day at Olive Chapel will be February 18th.
Working as a school counselor at Olive Chapel Elementary School, I have had many opportunities to grow and develop as a school counselor, create lasting friendships and most of all, advocate for the mental health of our children.
Thank you to the principals and assistance principals that I have worked with over the years at Olive Chapel Elementary. They have always been a true advocate for the school counselor profession. Thank you to my fellow colleagues and school counselors who have offered support, help and assistance during challenging times. Thank you to the school counselor interns that I have had the opportunity to work with and to their pursuit of their journey as a school counselor. A special thank you all the students and parents who have touched my heart and made me want to be a better school counselor.
This is not a "good-bye" but more like a "see you later".
Take Care,
Alice Geiss, M. Ed., NBCT
Jump Rope for Heart Volunteers Needed
Olive Chapel is proud to participate in Jump Rope for Heart again this year to raise money for the American Heart Association! We need behind-the-scenes parent volunteers to help keep track of and distribute prizes each week. This will be a couple of hours, one-day a week commitment for the duration of the program.
If you are interested in getting involved and helping with this fundraiser, or need more details, please contact Mandy MacNaughton, our PTA Vice President, at mandymacnaughton@gmail.com.
The event runs from January 27th until March 6th. Thank you!
Walk to School Wednesday and Spirit Day with Wake Zone
Our neighbor, Wake Zone, will be providing donated hot chocolate for our walkers that morning. Look for the steaming goodness near the map in front of the school.
That same morning, Wake Zone will host a Spirit Day for OCE families. Whether you're walking to school or hitting the drive thru on the way to work, pick up a cup of hot coffee or a cool blended drink (because it's February in NC, it could be 30 or 70, you never know!).
Stay tuned for the Spirit Day flier in next week's issue of the Beacon.
Save the Date: I Heart Math & Science Night
Silent Auction Ticket Sales Open!
Tickets are going fast - make sure you get yours!!
Saturday, February 15, 2020
6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
MacGregor Downs Country Club
Cocktail Attire | Adults Only Event
All profits will go back to the school, with a majority of proceeds going to technology and campus beautification/improvements.
To purchase tickets ($50 each), find details here. You can also start previewing some items here. And don't forget, you can still bid on items from home or work if you are unable to attend the auction, but there will be three special raffles that only attendees will be able to bid on - a Bourbon Basket, Lottery Ticket Basket, and Wine Basket!
Check the Auction Wishlist and Donor Forms below if you still have items or services to donate for the auction and contact oce.pta@gmail.com with questions or ideas.
REMINDERs
Food4Kids Pantry Help Needed
The OCE Kids Corps Food 4 Kids program provides a weekend supply of nutritious food for children when school lunch and breakfast are unavailable over the weekend. All food is nonperishable and provided to children FREE of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student at OCE that participates.
The pantry, however, is running low. KidsCorps is challenging each grade level to send in non-perishable items for the Food 4 Kids pantry, if you can.
Kindergarten
Instant Oatmeal/Grits
Individual Size Box Cereal
1st Grade
Macaroni & Cheese
Canned Soup/Stew
2nd Grade
Ramen Noodles
Canned Meat (Tune, Chicken, etc.)
3rd Grade
Beans (Canned or Dried)
Rice (Small Bags)
4th Grade
Granola Bars
Individual Bags of Snacks, Crackers, Pretzels, Goldfish, etc.
5th Grade
Individual Fruit Cups (No Heavy Syrup) or Applesauce
Canned Vegetables
You can also send in Publix Gift Cards or donate directly to Food4Kids here so KidsCorps can keep the pantry stocked.
TGA Golf & Tennis Lessons
Check the flier below for more information! Registration is open now - sign-up here!
No Fuss Fundraiser
You can continue to donate to the No Fuss Fundraiser!
Click here to donate with a credit card anytime this year. A link is also included at the bottom of this newsletter.
PLEASE NOTE, you will still be contacted about our other fundraisers, it will be your choice to participate.
100% of your donation goes to the OCE PTA.
CREW BIRTHDAYS - JANUARY
1/1 - Lien Ngoc Bui
1/1 - Brandy Ridpath1/5 - Megan Coles
1/8 - Rebecca McCarty
1/10 - Jessica Szasz
1/14 - Casey Lanier
1/19 - Nancy Hurd
1/27 - Rebecca Joyner
1/27 - Gina Rohrer
1/29 - Regina Norman
1/30 - Anne Sheehan
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019-20 PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS:
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