December Newsletter
Dr. Malinda McKillip, Principal
Happy Holidays!
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very happy and safe holiday season!
Very truly yours,
Malinda McKillip
Equity Listening Sessions
One of our school district’s goals this year is to “Establish equity as the foundation that frames every District decision and intentionally include the voices of all in order to provide opportunities for students to learn.” To begin this work, members of the OJR School Board and Superintendent, Dr. Susan Lloyd will be conducting small group listening sessions throughout the district with the parents and guardians of our students in order to better understand their perspective regarding equity and cultural sensitivity in our schools.
Please consider signing up to join one of the sessions for French Creek parents/guardians on Tuesday, December 1st or Thursday, December 10th at 7:00 PM. Groups will be limited to 25 parents/guardians. More sessions will be added if there is high interest.
Please click here for the sign up form.
Terrific Tuesday/First Friday Fun Day
Wildcat Wednesday
Trimester 1 Report Cards
Report cards will be available to parents via Skyward Family Access on Friday, December 11th at 3:00 PM. Please notify your child's homeroom teacher if you wish to request a hard copy.
Parent Information Night
Cold Weather Dress
Winter Break
Friendly Reminders...
Picture Retakes
10:45 AM Kindergarten followed by Grades 1-6
12:40 PM Kindergarten
3:30-4:30 PM Cyber Students
PTA Spirit Wear Store
Yearbook Cover Contest
Attention French Creek Artists! It's time to show us your talent for this year's French Creek Yearbook Cover Contest! Attached you will find the guidelines that are necessary when creating the yearbook cover. All covers are due by Friday, December 4th.
We will vote to determine a winner from K-3 and also 4-6. Please email Mrs. Torres (ttorres@ojrsd.net) or Mrs. Troutman (kristatroutman@ojrsd.net) with any questions.
Citadel Heart of Learning Award
The Citadel Heart of Learning Award is a teaching excellence award for Chester County, PA. Each year, fifteen finalists and three overall winners are selected for their outstanding contribution to teaching. Teacher nominations are now being accepted until December 31, 2020. Please take a moment to nominate a French Creek teacher who has touched the lives of others. Click here for more information. All nominated Owen J. Roberts teachers are publicly recognized at a school board meeting after winners are announced.
Click here for the brief nomination form.