OAS PTA NEWSLETTER
Sunday, September 24, 2023
Thank you to Lauren Dietz and Brooke Filosa for a wonderful Picture Day! While the weather may not have cooperated, the day went off without a hitch thanks to their hard work and planning.
Thank you to Meridith Bazilus for volunteering as our new Welcome Chair! If you are new to town and would like more information about Cranford and our schools, please contact Meridith (meridith1031@gmail.com) with any questions.
Thank you to Marny Torrigiani for volunteering as our Helping Hands chair! If you, or anyone you know, is need of meals or assistance during the year, please contact Marny (marnyt0106@yahoo.com) to get started.
BAS/OAS 5K REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Registration is open for the 12th annual BAS / OAS Fall 5k and Fun Run! Register by 9/28 to guarantee a shirt.
Sunday, October 15, 2023
Fun Run Begins at 8am
5k begins at 8:30am
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Use the links below to register and volunteer!
6th Grade Ice Cream Social is Friday, September 29th!
All permission slips are due by 9/28!
PTA MEMBERSHIP
The PTA funds student events, student enrichment programs, elementary & middle school assemblies, grants for teachers, school beautification and more. Your membership funds these great programs! Please join the PTA to help us make this year amazing for the OAS community, our goal is 100% participation!
Memberships can be purchased through our Memberhub link below
4th Grade Bike Rodeo
On Wednesday, October 11th the fourth grade students will participate in a Bicycle Safely Program provided by Orange Avenue School and the Cranford Police Department. The rodeo will be held from 9am-12pm in the Orange Avenue Pool Parking Lot. The police will set up a series of bicycle skills tests, providing the students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to bike safely and gain confidence in a protected environment.
Permission slip should be filled out by October 4th. Please use the Google form provided below:
Elementary Yearbooks are on sale now! (Grades 3-5)
Purchase your OAS 2023-24 Elementary Yearbook by Sept 30 and save 10%!
To view your account, visit:
https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1014977906143535
Yearbooks are a great fundraiser for our school and fun keepsake for your kids!
To purchase a yearbook (or create a new account with passcode 1014977906143535), visit:
https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1014977906143535
**5th grade families**:
The OAS PTA has gifted each 5th grade student a copy of the yearbook! You do not need to purchase a yearbook for your 5th grader.
Other Ways to Get Involved!
Here's are volunteer opportunities that we are looking to fill!
Indoor Beautification: We are looking for someone who can help us fill the halls and rooms of OAS with color and art!
Outdoor Beautification: The perfect position for the gardeners out there, or perhaps a scout troop or garden club! This chair would organize a team to help maintain the gardens and flower pots outside of the school.
Pickleball: Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! This chair would plan a fun adult event at the new community center.
Library Recess: Help arrange volunteers to supervise quiet activities in the library for students who sign up for this indoor program over the winter months. Library recess has been a favorite for years, let's keep it going!
If you are interested in helping out, please email our PTA VPs, Catherine Venditti and Lexi Kiriakatis. (cevenditti@gmail.com) (lexiwk102@gmail.com)
Entries can be made by sending a Venmo to @benee-meade - please note OAS RAFFLE and your name in memo OR via check made out to OAS PTA with RAFFLE in the memo line. Checks can be placed in the PTA mailbox by the main doors at OAS. Enter as many times as you would like!! Winner will be drawn end of school day 10/1.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
9/25: Schools Closed in observance of Yom Kippur
9/29: 6th Grade Ice Cream Social
10/3: PTA General Meeting @ 7:30PM (virtual)
10/4: National Walk/Bike to School Day
10/11: 4th Grade Bike Rodeo (Rain date 10/12)
10/15: BAS/OAS Fall 5K
10/26: BAS/OAS Trunk or Treat