The Beacon
Olive Chapel Elementary PTA News & Information
~ September 30 - October 4, 2019 ~
CALENDAR
September 30 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
October 2 - Walk to School Wednesday
October 2 - National Custodial Appreciation Day!
October 14 - 28 - Boosterthon
October 17 - PTA Meeting, 11:00 a.m.
October 17 - Spirit Night at Moe's
October 18 - Track 3 Boosterthon Fun Run
October 18 - Movie Night
October 21 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
October 22 - Spirit Day - World Series Day
October 28 - Tracks 1, 2, & 4 Boosterthon Fun Run
Book Fair Thank You!
We hope you're enjoying your books and we'll see you back at the Spring Book Fair.
The PTA would like to especially thank Angie Kirkland and Amie Feuer for spearheading the Book Fair.
KidsCorps Donations Due Friday, 9/27
Charlotte, a Kindergatner at OCE and the little sister of one of our KidsCorps members, is battling neuroblastoma. KidsCorps' goal is to collect supplies to donate to Duke Children’s Hospital in honor of Charlotte.
We are collecting the following items by grade (NOTE: ALL Items must be NEW. The hospital can not take gently used items):
- K-1st Grade: Toddler Light Up Toys, Board Books, Wooden Puzzles, Soft Blankets, Fun/Fuzzy Socks
- 2nd - 3rd Grade: Movies/DVD’s (Rated G or PG), Match Box Cars, Toy Trains, Play Doh (PD brand ONLY), Barbies/Action Figures, Blankets, Fun/Fuzzy Socks
- 4th-5th Grade: Gift Cards: Amazon, Target, Video Games, Chick-Fil-A, Teen Chapter Books, Coloring Books/Journals for Teens, Blankets, Fun/Fuzzy Socks
Collection deadline is September 27th. #CharlotteStrong Bracelets will be available for sale in front of the school each morning for $1 until the end of September or until they run out.
Thank you!!
Staff Appreciation Help Needed
The Staff Appreciation team has a few remaining needs for this Monday's teacher workday snacks.
Please check the sign-up to see how you can help.
The PTA and staff appreciate your help!
On Your Mark, Get Set, WALK!
This is a great family and community activity. We'll see you on the map in front of the school - t-shirts will be for sale, grab a sticker to show you walked, and celebrate a great way to start the day with friends!
Check out the flyer below for information on neighborhood meet-ups and a rundown of last year's Walk to School Wednesday achievements.
Loyalty Cards - Harris Teeter
It's important to remember that you must relink your Harris Teeter VIC card EACH YEAR!
It's easy. Go to this link and click LINK YOUR SCHOOL TODAY midway down the page. If you already have an account, all you have to do is pick Olive Chapel from the search for a school menu. If you need to set up an account, this page will walk you through the steps to linking your VIC card to OCE.
It's a quick, easy, and painless way to get extra dollars for our school.
Socktober - A Special Message from the OCE Student Council
Hello OCE families,
This year the OCE Student Council will be organizing the "Socktober" sock drive, this is a movement to help donate socks to a local homeless shelter. Socks are one of the least donated items to homeless shelters, and one of the most needed. Each night there is an estimated amount of 600,000 people living on the streets in the United States. This number has given inspiration to the "Socktober Movement!"
For the whole month of October, Olive Chapel Student Council is asking for donations of new socks in any size to be placed in the box outside of the front office. Even one or two pair of UNUSED socks can make a big difference to someone who is living on the street during the coldest months of the year.
Thank you,
Logan Z., Ella G., and all of the OCE Student Council
Holiday Gift Giving Program
Holiday Surprise is a gift-giving program coordinated to assist families with gifts for their children during the holiday season.
Please read carefully, the sponsor sign-up section has changed.
If you are interested in being a sponsor for Holiday Surprise by purchasing a variety of gifts for a student in need, a Sign-Up Genius link with be available and posted in the Olive Chapel Beacon, on the Olive Chapel Website, and on Twitter beginning November 1st through November 26th or until all students receive a sponsor.
If you are interested in having your child receive gifts, please access the Holiday Surprise flyer by using the link in this article (below).
If you have any questions, please contact Alice Geiss at ageiss@wcpss.net or 919-387-4440 x24381; and/or Christine Martin Byers at amartin-byers@wcpss.net or919-387-4440 x24382.
Thank you,
Alice Geiss & Christine Martin Byers
OCE School Counselors
Lego Club
LEGO club is a staff led, BEFORE-school club for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students only.
We focus on inspiring children to think creatively, reason systematically, and use their imagination to play.
LEGO Club will take place on Thursday mornings from 8:00 am to 8:45 am in the library. Students must be dropped off promptly at 8:00 a.m. Each track will meet on different dates. An email will be sent out regarding these dates. They are also located on the OCE website under "Students" and "Lego Club." PLEASE REGISTER EACH CHILD INDIVIDUALLY.
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE NOV. 8TH.
If you have any questions please email Mrs. Brittany Cabaleiro (2nd grade Track 1) at bcabaleiro@wcpss.net.
Family Marathon Sign-Ups & Volunteers
It's time to sign-up for the Family Marathon!
For more information, running logs, and to sign up by October 1, click here.
We also need parent volunteers. To sign-up, please click here!
Please contact Carolin Roberts at croberts@wcpss.net with any questions.
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 - OCTOBER
10/13 - Kimberly Hesen
10/18 - Jennifer Cowell
10/19 - Elaine Austin
10/19 - Ruthann Kelly
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019-20 PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS:
To submit to the Beacon, please email oce.communications@gmail.com
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