OJ Neighbours Principal Newsletter
October 1, 2018
What's going on at OJN?
We are gearing up for parent/teacher conferences coming up in just a few weeks! You should have received a letter stating your date and time to meet with your child's teacher. If you have any questions -- please contact Liz in the front office!
OJ Neighbours Spirit Wear: Be on the lookout for our first spirit wear for OJN in the next few weeks. We will have samples and order forms available during parent/teacher conferences!
For the 2018-2019 school year, we are focusing on the theme of student leadership. Ask your child about the leadership opportunities they are exploring within their classrooms and the school! A few to highlight are the morning video announcements, junior librarians, leaders of the week and so much more! The students are learning all about the 7 Habits of Healthy, Happy Kids.
If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas please contact me in the front office!
---- Mrs. Emily Tracy
Apache Way Student of the Month!
September Apache Way Students:
FK -- Brantley Leep
K -- Adalynn Tuner, Hudson Brown, Tynnleigh Cattin, Liam Edmond, Madi Sigler, Elizabeth Oliver
1st -- Maelyn Spears, Lily Steel, Abigail Faucett, Lewis Slaughter, Tesa Cordes
2nd -- Landen Fisher, Lillian Esslinger, Jaslynn Judy, Daisy Till, Maddox Mindach
3rd -- Noah Sarll, Kevin Satterfield, Xaylah LeBaron, Alyssa Sheridan
4th -- Emma Vancamp, Clay Shepler, Sally Harrell, Jaylee Daniels, Leona Stapleton
September Educator of the Month:
Melissa Lang -- 2nd Grade
My First 100 Days!
Thank you to everyone who participated by completing this short survey. I need more responses! I will be leaving it open for the month of October. Please take a moment to provide some input and feedback so I can gain a better understanding of OJN and how to serve our students and families in this community!
Simply complete this survey by October 21st!
PTO Updates
Twitter: @OJN_PTO
Instagram: @ojn_pto
Facebook: Wabash Elementary PTO
Email: tracye@apaches.k12.in.us or kingt@apaches.k12.in.us
President: Tiffanie King
Secretary: Erin Cantrell
Treasurer: Jamie Shepler
We are currently working on a couple of exciting events lined up this year including a Spring Carnival and Auction and our first annual Breakfast with Santa on December 1st at LH Carpenter for grades PreK - 4! We will have donuts with Santa, pictures, books, and so much more! If you are interested in volunteering for this specific event, please reach out to me at the OJN front office!
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 17 @ 6:00 pm in the media center of OJN!
OJN Student Fundraiser -- Deb's Handmade Soaps, Lotions and Bath Bombs -- UPDATE!
Check out our new OJN You Tube Channel!
2018-2019 News Team
Clay Shepler, TJ Tracy, Isaac Freeman, Max McQuiston, Jarrett McWhirt, Kristy Howard, Violet George
You Tube Channel: OJN News Team
Coming Soon . . . Digital Video School Wide Newsletter
From the Nurse:
Cold and flu season is fast approaching. We are already seeing a lot of coughs and colds. Please remember to bring in medication such as cough medicine or cough drops as the school does not provide stock medication to give out. Also, if your child is prone to headaches or stomach issues, please provide pain meds like Tylenol, Ibuprofen, and/or Tums for upset stomach or acid reflux.
***Any and All medication must be brought in and transported to or from school by the parents. Students are not allowed to bring medication themselves.
Sickness/Illness:
Remember also our policy about illness and being in school. Please keep your child at home for any vomiting, fever over 100.0, suspicious/contagious rash, red/irritated/itchy eyes(pink eye). We request they be fever-free, without medication, and have no vomiting episodes for 24-hours prior to returning to school.
Please contact Mr. John Davis or Mrs. Peggy Ballschmidt, Nurse at OJN or (260) 563-2345 for more information.
Upcoming Events:
October 1 -- Art Club; OJ Singers
October 2 -- Music Spotlight Night @ WMS 6:30 pm
October 3 -- Book Club; STEM Club
October 4 -- Art Spotlight Night @ OJN 6:30 pm
October 5 -- End of the 1st Grading Period
October 5 -- Free Popcorn Friday
October 8 -- Steve Seskin Bullying Assembly for grades K-4; Art Club; OJ Singers
October 9 -- K Kids; Be Well Fit Club
October 10 -- P/T Conferences Grades K-2; Book Club; STEM Club
October 11 -- P/T Conferences Grades Pre K, Forest K, 3-4; Be Well Fit Club
October 15 -- Art Club; OJ SIngers
October 16 -- Picture Retakes; Be Well Fit Club
October 17 -- Book Club; STEM Club; PTO Meeting @ OJN Media Center 6:00 pm
October 18 -- Be Well Fit Club
October 22-26 -- Fall Break
October 29 -- Art Club; OJ Singers
October 30 -- Be Well Fit Club
OJ Neighbours Elementary School
Email: tracye@apaches.k12.in.us
Website: http://ojn.apaches.k12.in.us/
Location: 1545 North Wabash Street, Wabash, IN, USA
Phone: (260) 563-2345
Twitter: @OJN_Principal