The OCE Beacon
December 12 - 16, 2022
Calendar
December 21 - Early Release, 1:45 dismissal
December 23-January 2 - No School, Winter Break
January 3 - (Tuesday) students return to school
January 4 - Walk to School Wednesday
Become an OCE First Mate
We're excited to offer a new volunteer opportunity for the men in our community.
The OCE First Mate program is an opportunity for dads, father figures, uncles, grandfathers, etc... to spend significant amounts of time in our school doing everything from reading in classrooms, to assisting at lunch, to interacting with students during recess. This program specifically targets a group that is statistically less likely to volunteer in schools.
We have full-day and half-day slots available. Interested? Register here!
All participants must be registered WCPSS volunteers.
OCE Tie Dye T-Shirt FLASH SALE
Limited quantities of our remaining OCE tie dye t-shirts on sale for $10 through Sunday, December 11!
Two colors are available - neon tie dye and regular rainbow tie dye. This is your last chance to own this shirt style and color, so get one before they're gone!
T-shirt orders will be delivered to the student's homeroom class on Monday, December 12.
Craft Club is Now Open to 2nd & 3rd Grade
Parents! Craft Club is now taking applications for 2nd and 3rd grade!
Craft Club meets Friday mornings at 8 a.m. and runs from January 6th through March 31st. If your child is interested in joining, please follow this link and fill out the application. The deadline for applications is Friday, December 16th.
We're looking forward to making the last month of 2022 FUN and FESTIVE for staff and students! Please join us in making it a December to Remember at Olive Chapel!
Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further!
Rent the Rock
We still have a handful of dates left - including several around the holidays - so don't miss your chance to make your student feel really special while also making a donation to OCE! And don't forget to take a photo and tag us: #oceROCKstars
You can find the sign up form here.
Lunch Volunteers
We're excited to welcome families back into the cafeteria as lunch volunteers!
Whether you have 30 minutes or two hours, the OCE staff appreciates your support! In order to volunteer, you must be on the WCPSS approved volunteers list.
If you have not yet registered to be a WCPSS volunteer, you can do so in the OCE front office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
You can find the signup form here!
December Birthdays
Mary Carson Sherali - 2
Stephanie Abramo - 3
Jessica Cosgriff - 6
Kathy Franzone - 8
Lauren Sullivan - 12
Angela Johnson - 19
Denise Walsh - 19
Kristi Orton - 23
Melissa Dickens - 28
Click here to see our staff members' favorite things!
Join the PTA
Another exciting school year is underway at Olive Chapel Elementary! If you are new to OCE, we welcome you warmly to our wonderful school community.
An integral part of our OCE community is our PTA and we invite you all to join us! OCE’s PTA is a partnership between parents, teachers, and our community with a goal of enhancing your student’s educational success.
Let's Get Social!
Platinum Sponsor
OCE Vision
The Olive Chapel Elementary community will create a collaborative environment that ignites a passion for learning in all children so that they reach their full potential.