January Newsletter
Dr. Malinda McKillip
Happy New Year!
Many thanks in advance for reading through this entire newsletter for important news, updates, and reminders.
~Malinda McKillip
Congratulations Miss Smith
First Friday Fun Day
Upcoming PTA Meeting
CCIU Stem Saturdays
Science Fair Open House
*Snow Date: Thursday, January 16th.
School Closing
Elementary World Language Club (Grades 3-6)
Is your son or daughter interested in learning French, German, Latin or Spanish? The High School World Language Department is offering an opportunity to begin, or continue learning, a second language. High School students will lead the lessons and incorporate songs, games, and culture! Students will have access to a Google Classroom with vocabulary lists and Quizlets.
The program will offer seven sessions on Tuesday afternoons beginning February 18th through March 31st. *Snow Date: April 7th
Children will be bussed from the elementary schools to the High School.
Parents will be responsible for picking up students promptly at 4:30 pm.
Please contact knagy@ojrsd.com with any questions.
Dates: February 18th, February 25th, March 3rd, March 10th, March 17th, March 24th, and March 31st.
*Snow Make Up Date: April 7th.
Cost: $78.00
Pay and register using School Pay.
(Click here for School Pay directions.)
Paying by check? Checks can be brought to the elementary school office. If paying by check, please clearly mark memo line and envelope- WLEP/child’s name.
*Registration ends January 20, 2020.
The Great Kindness Challenge
PTA Sweetheart Ball
Join us with someone special on Friday, January 31st from 6:30-8:30 PM.
*Snow date: Friday, February 7th.
2020-2021 Kindergarten Registration
Please note that Kindergarten students must be age 5 by September 1, 2020 and First Grade students must be age 6 by September 1, 2020.
Attendance Letters
Please note that each OJR school is required to send out formal attendance letters to parents. The letters are automatically generated through Skyward, our student management system. These letters are consistent across our district and are mandated throughout all PA schools. Please understand that while we recognize students will need to be absent due to illness, or other excused circumstance, the letters are required when a student receives 3 unexcused absences, or if a student has accumulated 10 or more days out of school. Please refer to the Elementary Parent Handbook for more information.
Teacher As Hero Award
#1-Exceptional Teacher Award
#2-Caring Classroom Award
#3-Good Neighbor Award
A Message From The French Creek Wellness Committee
College and Career Seminars at OJRSD
The Owen J. Roberts School District continually seeks opportunities to work with individuals, businesses, and industry and community leaders to develop educational opportunities for our students.
We welcome your interest in partnering with us to bring a broader sense of career awareness from within our region of Pennsylvania to the students and families of our district.
The curriculum department of Owen J. Roberts will host several family events during this school year for families to attend together in learning about various career opportunities held by members within our community.
Please contact us if you are willing to share facts and skills associated with your career in a moderated-panel setting. We anticipate these seminars will highlight three career areas at each event followed by audience Q & A within a 60 to 90 minute window.
If you would like to volunteer as one of our panel guests, or are interested in more information about these seminars, please contact Heidi Lehmann at either 610 469-5169 or email hlehmann@ojrsd.net
Thank you for supporting our learning community!
Save the Date
PTA Meeting~ Join us for the February PTA meeting on Wednesday, February 5th in the commons from 9:30-10:30 AM.
School Closing~There will be no school for students on Friday, February 14th and Monday, February 17th.
Important Reminders
Attendance Line
After School Pick Up
Please be mindful of pickup times for your child. It is important that we are respectful of our volunteers/club advisors and that your children are picked up on time.
Giant A+ Reward Program
If you have not done so already, please consider registering your Giant Bonus Card to help support French Creek Elementary. This past summer Giant Food Stores awarded French Creek a check for nearly $6,000.00 as a result of parent, family, and community support. Many, many thanks!
How to Register:
- You will need your 11-digit BONUSCARD® number found on the back of the card
- Visit www.giantfoodstores.com click on SIGN IN, MANAGE MY ACCOUNT, SAVINGS & REWARDS (top right) to log on to your online account or click REGISTER to create your on-line account. Once you are logged in to your account, you can select a school for A+ Rewards.
- Or you can call the BONUSCARD® Hotline at 1-888-814-4268 and select Option #1 for assistance.
- If you have a BONUSCARD® but do not know your 11-digit BONUSCARD® number, call the BONUSCARD® HOTLINE at 1-888-814-4268 and select Option #1.