The Beacon
Olive Chapel Elementary PTA News & Information
~ February 24 - February 28, 2020 ~
CALENDAR
February 25 - Box Tops Collection Deadline
March 2 - 6 Teacher Appreciation Week, Tracks 1 & 3 (see below)
March 2 - Spirit Day: Read Across America Day - Dress Like Dr. Seuss Day!
March 4 - Walk to School Wednesday
March 9 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Workday
March 9 - 13 - Teacher Appreciation Week, Tracks 2 & 4 (see below)
March 16 - 20 - School Social Worker Appreciation Week
March 19 - PTA Meeting, 11:00 a.m.
April 1 - Walk to School Wednesday
April 9 - PTA Meeting, 11:00 a.m.
April 10 - NO SCHOOL, Holiday
April 20 - 27 - Spring Book Fair
April 23 - Artapalooza
April 24 - Grandparents' Breakfast, Tracks 1 & 2
Silent Auction Recap & Fire Sale
The Gala on Saturday night was a blast! Who knew Mr. Arce had those hidden dance moves?
Whether you were bidding at home or onsite, we hope you had a great night. And if you missed out, now is your chance! There are a few items still up for grabs at discounted starting bids during our Fire Sale - EVERYTHING MUST GO!
Bidding starts tonight (2/20) at 8:00 p.m. and closes on Sunday (2/23) at 1:00 p.m.
Click here to bid on Fire Sale Auction Items or simply donate a lump sum if you don't see any items you want! All the proceeds go to new technology, campus beautification, and funding teacher's national certifications.
Staff Appreciation
Tracks 1 & 3 - March 2nd - 6th
Tracks 2 & 4 - March 9th - 13th
The Staff Appreciation team has created some suggestions of ways you can celebrate throughout the week:
Monday - Treats
The Staff Appreciation team is putting together a breakfast for our teachers. Please check the sign-up if you are able to contribute something.
Tuesday - Colors
Bring something in their favorite color or wear your teacher's favorite color.
Wednesday - Supplies
Pick up a supply the class may be running low on (dry-erase markers, hand sanitizer, tissues, etc...).
Thursday - Knowledge
A new book for the teacher's classroom library
Friday - Thanks
Bring a gift card to their favorite place or personalize a thank you note to show them how much you appreciate them.
Welcome to the Front Office!
Most Loved Public School Awarded by HulaFrog
For the second year in a row, OCE has won the Apex Cary Hulafrog Most Loved Award for public schools!
Hulafrog is a local parent resource website. Earlier this winter, parents voted for their faves in a variety of categories in our local community.
You can see all the winners of the Most Loved awards here.
REMINDERs
Kids Heart Challenge!
It's time for the Kids Heart Challenge!
Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for all Americans and up to 80% of heart disease may be preventable through lifestyle changes?
Kids Heart Challenge is a service-learning program that will teach your child the importance of heart-healthy habits, share inspirational stories of children who have been touched by heart disease, and help raise life-saving funds for the American Heart Association.
Go online now and donate in honor of in memory of someone that you know has been affected by heart disease or stroke or simply have your child take the Heart Healthy Pledge.
From WCPSS: Summershine Camps Fair
Food4Kids Pantry Help Needed
The OCE Kids Corps Food 4 Kids program provides a weekend supply of nutritious food for children when school lunch and breakfast are unavailable over the weekend. All food is nonperishable and provided to children FREE of charge. It is our hope these resources will support the health, behavior and achievement of every student at OCE that participates.
The pantry, however, is running low. KidsCorps is challenging each grade level to send in non-perishable items for the Food 4 Kids pantry, if you can.
Kindergarten
Instant Oatmeal/Grits
Individual Size Box Cereal
1st Grade
Macaroni & Cheese
Canned Soup/Stew
2nd Grade
Ramen Noodles
Canned Meat (Tune, Chicken, etc.)
3rd Grade
Beans (Canned or Dried)
Rice (Small Bags)
4th Grade
Granola Bars
Individual Bags of Snacks, Crackers, Pretzels, Goldfish, etc.
5th Grade
Individual Fruit Cups (No Heavy Syrup) or Applesauce
Canned Vegetables
You can also send in Publix Gift Cards or donate directly to Food4Kids here so KidsCorps can keep the pantry stocked.
TGA Golf & Tennis Lessons
Check the flier below for more information! Registration is open now - sign-up here!
No Fuss Fundraiser
You can continue to donate to the No Fuss Fundraiser!
Click here to donate with a credit card anytime this year. A link is also included at the bottom of this newsletter.
PLEASE NOTE, you will still be contacted about our other fundraisers, it will be your choice to participate.
100% of your donation goes to the OCE PTA.
CREW BIRTHDAYS - FEBRUARY
2/7 - Brittany Ford
2/7 - Irene Miller
2/17 - Christine Martin-Byers
2/18 - Alice Geiss
2/19 - Siobhan Williams
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019-20 PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS:
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