OAS PTA NEWSLETTER
October 4, 2020
THANK YOU!!!
THERE IS STILL TIME TO JOIN THE PTA!
The PTA is here to help in any way we can, whether through needed classroom supplies, ‘assembly-like’ activities, social events (virtual or in-person) or other little things that may make the year a bit more pleasant for our kids.
Last year we were able to do a great deal with the help of monetary donations and helpful volunteers. We installed a large section of blacktop behind the school for recess and gym, gave close to $4,000 to teachers for use in their classrooms, funded two assemblies, purchased bike racks, landscaped our new sign and budgeted for several new enrichment activities. This year, we will need to be a little creative. Now more than ever we need your support to be able to respond to the unique needs of our school. Please join the PTA!
Join the PTA and submit dues all through the MemberHub website. We have several levels to join...any donation above the $8 membership goes directly to our school. Thank you in advance!
1. Request access to the OAS PTA MemberHub. Go to
https://oasptacranford.memberhub.com/join/hg1h85
2. Once your request has been approved, you will receive an email with next steps. Click on the link,
create a password and a profile (your contact information for our directory) and you are in!
3. Now you can join the PTA for the 2020-2021 year. Click on “SHOP” at the top of the page to join and submit dues online. You may need to toggle to the OAS page in your account (top right corner) if you were a member previously through another school.
If you have any questions, please contact Karen McIntyre (Krbmcintyre@gmail.com)
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
OAS/BAS VIRTUAL FALL 5K: Erin Dippold is the OAS chair for this event. If you are interested in helping please contact her at erindippold@yahoo.com.
ART REFLECTIONS: We are looking for a chair to advertise and coordinate submissions for the annual OAS art contest. The National PTA's theme for the 2020-2021 Art Reflection Contest is "I Matter Because..."
FALL FUNDRAISING: We are looking for a chairperson to organize and oversee fall fundraising efforts over the next few months.
If you are interested in helping out please contact Liz Rivera & Lorian Morales (elizabeth.m.rivera@gmail.com) (LorianMorales@gmail.com)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Wednesday, 10/7: National Walk to School Day & Middle School Back To School Night
- Thursday, 10/8: Elementary Back To School Night
- Friday, 10/9: Elementary & Middle School (Cohort 2) Picture Day
- Wednesday, 10/14: General PTA meeting- all welcome! (Virtual details to follow)
NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY- OCTOBER 7, 2020
OAS will participate in National Walk to School Day on October 7th. The goal of this day is to raise awareness and support for the health, community and environmental benefits of regularly walking or biking to school.
PICTURE DAY INFORMATION (OCTOBER 2 & 9TH)
Orange Avenue School is happy to welcome back Cassiday Studios to do our photos again this year!
Elementary Students will be photographed during school hours either Oct. 2nd or Oct. 9th (schedule to follow)
Middle School Students:
Cohort 1: Friday October 2nd
Cohort 2: Friday October 9th
Everyday Virtual Students please see sign up using below button.
Due to safety issues related to the Covid19 pandemic some things have changed this year.
This date will be rescheduled if it rains and you will be notified of the new date.
We are also going paperless & you will not have to pay for anything up front this year! We will take 2 photos of your child and post them online so you can view, order photos, and make a yearbook selection. Nothing more to do, just dress them nicely! You will be notified via email once the photos are ready for viewing with further instructions.
If you are unable to get online to view & order the photos, or are uncomfortable using a credit card online, there will be a limited number of paper forms available at the school. However, ordering through the paper form does not allow you to view and choose your photo, one of the photos will be selected for you. Please send your child to the main office and have them bring home a form.
A few reminders:
1-Please send them with a note asking for glasses on or off if you have a preference.
2- Sometimes the kids lean on a knee, so please avoid wearing shorts.