The Acorn
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Principal's Report
Oakview has many things to celebrate as we welcome spring to our campus. In this issue, we recognize our 4th grade Challenge students, our PTA reflections winners, and the teachers and staff members who were recently awarded grants.
Annually, Oakview PTA funds up to $4,000 in its budget for innovative teaching mini-grants. This year, the following grants were approved and funded by PTA. Many thanks to everyone for your strong support of teaching and learning at Oakview!
PTA Mini-Grant Recipients
Kristin Angelo: #MirrorsandWindows
Sherrie Brookie: Health and Wellness for Teachers
Kelly Curry: Introducing High Interest Text Sets for Guided Reading Instruction
Charnley DeMeritt: "3-D Printing Gone Wild!"
Charlotte McNeill: Getting Guided Reading Going in Every Classroom
Jessica Preseig: Helping Students Stay On-Track
Betsy Shuler: "Flexible in the Classroom"
Liz Teeple: "Staying Organized with Guided Math"
For children,
Phillip Reavis, Ph.D
Principal
4th Grade Challenge Students 'hold their weight' at the Bridge Contest!
A Warm Welcome to our New Custodial Staff Members
Michelle Powers
Michael Stroud
RISING 5th Grade Parents!--Barrier Island Field Trip Info Meeting
It is hard to believe that it is already time, but we need you to mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 2 at 6:30. The fifth grade teachers will be holding an informational meeting about the 2019-2020 Barrier Island Field Trip. If you are interested in chaperoning, this meeting is mandatory. We hope to see you there!
Save the Date--Positive Connections Week is coming April 8-12!
Week of March 25
- Wednesday, March 27-Friday, March 29--4K Screening (NO 4K)
- Friday, March 29-- 4th Grade Science Day
Week of April 1
- Tuesday, April 2- 3rd Quarter Report Cards
- Tuesday, April 2- Rising 5th grade parent meeting @ Barrier Island field trip in 2019-20
- Thursday, April 4- PTA Board Meeting @ 9 a.m.
- Thursday, April 4- Spirit Night @ McDonald's
- Friday, April 5- 4K Half Day
Hootenanny Festival @ 4:30 p.m.
Oakview's Lunch Menu can be found here
Congratulations to these Reflections Winners!
Congratulations to our 2018-2019 District and State Reflections Winners! We are so proud to announce that the following students will be representing Oakview Elementary at the 2018-2019 "Heroes Around Me" District and State ceremonies in the spring!
DISTRICT:
PHOTOGRAPHY
Intermediate
Award of Merit Neha Shivanna, Baby Heroes
LITERATURE
Primary
Award of Excellence Greer Willimon, Riley A Hero
STATE:
FILM PRODUCTION
Intermediate
Award of Merit
Lily Bogle, Lily’s Hero
Primary
Award of Excellence
Emma Bogle, Juliette’s Reading Problem
PHOTOGRAPHY
Intermediate
Award of Merit
Lily Bogle, Lily’s Hero
Award of Excellence
Maximilian Dannelly, Father Dismas LeBon
Special Artist
PHOTOGRAPHY
Award of Excellence
Owen Dannelly, The Heroes of Casco Bay #2
Award of Merit
Owen Dannelly, Natural Revolutionary Heroes
Owen Dannelly, The Heroes of Casco Bay #1
Box Top Collection Report
Also, congratulations to our Spring Boxtops Contest Winners!
1st Place--Ms. Teeple, 4th Grade
2nd Place--Ms. McCurry, 3rd Grade
3rd Place--Mrs. Garosi, 3rd Grade
Save the date for Hootenanny!
Ready to Owl have a Hoot?
Mark your calendars for the 2019 HOOTENANNY!
Friday, April 5th from 4:30pm until 9:00pm.
Get ready for lots of rides, games and food! This year’s Hootenanny will feature your past favorites and some new additions.
· What cake will you win at the Cake Walk?
· How bright will you be in the Glow Party?
· Will you bounce the highest on the Bungee Trampoline?
· Will you be hollering BINGO?
· Will you win the NINTENDO SWITCH from the online advanced ticket purchases?
· Which delicious food vendors will you visit?
Parents, get ready for an evening of family fun! In addition to the above you will have a chance to win some fantastic auction items! This year’s auction features a wide assortment of items and gift certificates as well as a chance to win your child's classroom collaborative art project. The auction truly has something for everyone!
Click here to get your tickets online! Order deadline is Wednesday, April 3rd! Tickets will be used for everything but the Silent Auction so be sure to get them for rides, food, games, and the "Who Wants to Be..." Raffle
Stay tuned for more details about the Hootenanny or email the Hoot committee with any questions at Hootenanny@oakviewpta.com