Abrams Elementary School
TOGETHER --We Learn... We Achieve... We Grow
February 2018 Volume 5, Issue 11
Mark your Calendar:
March 29th - Professional development day - No School in Session for students
March 30th - April 2nd - No School in Session - Easter Vacation
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Our illness numbers are back to normal! Yeah. Please continue to use precaution to help decrease the spread of germs. Remind your child to wash their hands, not share food or clothing items, and cover coughs. If you have any questions you can call our office or you can call to speak to our school nurse, Mrs. Donart.
Our second round of parent/teacher conferences are just around the corner. We don't have as many open spots for these conferences so you will receive a notice from your child's teacher next week if a conference is being requested. If you receive notice that the teacher is not requesting a meeting and you would like one, reach out to the teacher to set something up. Report cards will come home on March 15th.
Valentine's Day is always a fun day at school. It is a day for us to celebrate friendship and caring for one another. I hope you had a great day like we did.
As always, please contact me with any questions or concerns you have regarding your child. Mrs. Michalski
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT ABRAMS?
Notes from the Office
Calling all 4k Students! Pre-registration letters have been sent out to all the families on our census list who have children eligible to attend 4K next fall. Hopefully, our census list is up to date and accurate, but if you know of someone new to the area with a four year old child, please have them call the office at 826-5819.
Open Enrollment: This year’s Open Enrollment application period will take place between February 5th and April 30th. The Wisconsin Open Enrollment program allows children to attend public school in a school district other than the one in which they live. Early and late applications will not be accepted. Parents may apply online at https://dpi.wi.gov/oe If you do not have access to a computer, call or stop in at the district office.
If your child is currently attending under Open Enrollment, it is not necessary to complete an application form; your child will remain an active student through 12th grade.
All Arts Day: On Thursday, April 19th, 2018 we will once again be presenting the “traditional” All Arts Day program where parent and community volunteers share their artistic talents with our students. It is a chance for students to see that art is all around them in a variety of forms. But to make it work, we need your help. Could you teach a small group of students how to take a good photograph? Scrapbook? Tie a fishing lure? Decorate a cake? Dance a polka? Make play-dough? The possibilities are endless, but we need about 25 volunteers to make the day work. Interested in being a presenter? Please contact the office (826-5819) for more information or to volunteer. Thanks.
School Dress Up Days:
February 16 - Jersey Day
February 23 - Favorite Character Day
Classroom Chatter - Jump Rope for Heart Event
Classroom Chatter - CPTO Box Top Winners - Hot Chocolate Party - Mrs. Leja
Abrams 100 Day
Library News
Students in the 4th grade in Mr. Schroeder's class had the opportunity to use an educational video posting website to learn about what life is like in Alaska as part of their social studies curriculum. They watched videos on what students like to eat in Alaska, and they then made their own video replies about what we eat here in Wisconsin after some preparation in the classroom. Check out a few of the final products by going to www.flipgrid.com, and enter e2462d as the code to let you view the responses. Also, check back during the year with students to see other videos that will be posted by students in Mrs. Ingram's class that will teach people about the activities that people do for fun in Wisconsin!
What's Happening With the CPTO....
Scrip Cards for Sale at Abrams Elementary! Scrip cards are gift cards you can use to pay at checkout for groceries, gas, retail stores and restaurants without the risk of fraud. You can use the scrip cards to shop in-store or online with participating retailers. You purchase gift cards at face value and use them for your purchases. If you find yourself patronizing certain stores, please consider buying scrip. Every other week the CPTO sends home an order form for you to order your cards, or you can stop in the school office and purchase cards that we have on-hand.
These cards make great birthday presents, or a great budgeting tool. Also, Kohl’s scrip cards may be applied to Kohl’s charge bill at the service counter or any checkout. Any questions contact Crystal Berg at cberg1081@gmail.com .
Upcoming Events:
Volunteers Are Needed: The CPTO is in need of many volunteers for upcoming events at Abrams School.
Holiday BOX TOPS Contest Update:
Thank you all for sending in your BOX TOPS. The total amount collected was 4,525 !
Our goal is 10,000 BOX TOPS for this year, which would equal $1,000 for our school.
Mrs. Leja's 5th Grade Class collected the most (1,509) earning them a Hot Cocoa Party!
If you have anymore BOX TOPS at home please try to send them in by Friday, February 23rd so we can take advantage of the next submission deadline. Thank you for your support of our BOX TOPS program.
2017-18 CPTO Officers:
President: Ashley McDermid
Vice-President: Jackie Saari
Treasurer: Melissa Nicholson
Secretary:Connie Allen
Community and District News
Prince and Princess Dance!: You and your parents are invited to the first prince and princess dance put on by Oconto Falls HS FBLA. Friday, March 23, 2018, 5:30-7:30 PM. at Oconto Falls High wrestling gym for students in grades 4k - 5th with a parent. Tickets are $7.00 for a child with a parent and $3.00 for any additional children.
Upcoming Events
March 11th - Daylight Savings Time Begins
March 29th - Professional Development day - No School in Session
March 30-April 2nd - Easter Vacation
April 19th - All Arts Day
April 27th - Swim Safety Day
May 10th --5K - 5th Concert - (9:30 AM and 1:30 PM)
Abrams Elementary School
Email: joanne.michalski@of-ps.org
Website: https://ofpanthers.com/schools/abrams-elementary-school/
Location: 3000 Elm Street, Abrams, WI, United States
Phone: 920-826-5819
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofpsaes