PTA NEWSLETTER
Sunday, February 6, 2022
ARE YOU A MEMBER OF THE PTA?
Please consider joining today so we can continue to improve the students experience at OAS!
Cupcake Kit Sale Extended through TOMORROW, 2/7!
JOIN US AT CLUB CRANFORD ON MARCH 18th!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
OAS is participating in Box Tops for Education, which means that you can earn cash with the products you already buy to help our school get the supplies it needs. Our goal is to earn $1000 through Box Tops this year!
If you shop at Shoprite, earning money for shopping is even easier through ShopRite for My School. Go to https://www.shopriteformyschool.com and just link your Price Plus Card to Shoprite for My School and select Orange Avenue School. Bonus Box Tops earnings will be automatically credited to your selected school’s account. You can still scan your receipt for additional box tops.
Here’s another way you can help:
1. Download the Box Tops app on your phone and follow instructions on how to set up an account and sign up to support our school.
2. Then, just shop as you normally would.
3. Use the app to snap a photo of your receipt within 14 days of purchase. It’ll automatically identify any Box Tops participating products and you’ll give back to our school with each product you buy.
If you shop online, you can earn with your digital or email receipt, too. See how to submit those receipts at BTFE.com/digitalreceipts.
Please contact Amanda Cowell (amanda.cowell@gmail.com) with any questions or if you need assistance downloading the app, scanning receipts or linking your price plus card.
Elementary Yearbook (Grades 3-5)
Please continue to send high-resolution/full-size photos of your children for the OAS elementary yearbook to OASyearbook2022@gmail.com. Thank you for your help and contributions. Keep them coming!
Ideas of photos to send are:
First day of school
Halloween
Class party/classroom photos
Sports with OAS students
Snow Days
Girl and Boy Scouts
Walking to School
Teacher Appreciation Signs
Bike Rodeo
Fall 5K
Concerts
Scholastic Book Fair & Art Night
A new SignUpGenius will be sent out in late March. If you already set up an e-wallet for the Book Fair, you can use the money at the Book Fair in April. For anyone who has not set up an e-wallet yet, there is no need to do so until April. A reminder will be sent at that time.
Art Night will be rescheduled for a later date – more information to follow.
Valentine's Day Candy Grams!
PARENT ACADEMY
Planting Seeds of Kindness through Picture Books (and Other Meaningful Moments)Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 7:00 PM This is a virtual event.RSVP HERE Planting Seeds of Kindness Through Books - Lisa Burfeindt, Director of School Counseling
Middle School Yearbook (Grades 6-8)
If you have any clear pictures of opening day, sport events, friend groups, etc., please email them to seaman@cranfordschools.org. Include grade and names of students in the subject line.
The Middle School yearbook is not run by the PTA. Please email Mr Seaman at the above address if you have any questions.
Follow the PTC on Facebook!
February Spirit Month – Focusing on Kindness and Spirit!
Upcoming Events
February 7th – Single Session Day for students
February 21st – Schools Closed – President's Day
February 25th – The Wizard of Oz – 7:30 PM
February 26th – The Wizard of Oz – 7:30 PM
February 27th – The Wizard of Oz – 2:00 PM
March 3rd – Elementary Beginner Instrumental Showcase – 3rd Grade Strings 6:00 PM, 4th Grade Band 7:00 PM
March 18th- BAND NIGHT
OAS Clubs and Activities for students:
Student Council – Meetings Tuesdays at 3:00 P.M. in Room 44
OAS Earlyact – changed to morning meetings – TBA
Art Service Club – next meeting, March 2nd
Chess Club – Meets every Tuesday from 3:00 – 4:00 in Room 24
Environmental Club – next meetings February 15th