Tiger Time News
News from the O.C. Taylor Principal, Lisa Young
Young@Heart, April 22, 2018
Dear O.C. Taylor Parents,
Please remember to scroll down and read our PTA newsletter portion and specific grade level newsletters. Click here to see our student-led Tiger Time News video.
Our PTA has planned some Earth Week activities (scroll to the bottom to see). Let's work together to take care of our planet. This quote by Theodore Roosevelt resonates with me, “Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.”
THANK YOU!
- Thank you to those who came out for our district's Rachel's Rally and especially to the OCT TTT for hosting a booth and passing out tattoos reminding us all to show kindness.
- Thank you to the parents who chaperoned our 4th graders on their overnight trip to Sky Ranch! Fun memories had by all.
- Thank you to our generous parents and PTA for the many donations given to OCT through the Boosterthon Fun Run. Because of your generosity, we are able to purchase many more books for our classroom libraries!
- Thank you, parents, for coming to student-led conferences. We invite you to continue discussing your child's goals and learning with your child.
- This week we celebrate Administrative Assistants on Wednesday, Apr. 25. Thank you to Ms. Gene and Ms. Betty for all they do for so many. We appreciate you, ladies!
To the BEST of days,
Principal Young
Email: lisa.young@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=16665
Location: 5300 Pool Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: (817) 305-4870
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OC-Taylor-Elementary-School-361871583888299/
Twitter: @OCTYoung
OCT Vision: To empower our children today to create a better tomorrow.
OCT Mission: To create life-long learners and develop servant leaders through authentic, real-world experiences.
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, April 23
Earth Week
Kindergarten Registration 8:00 - 4:00
Group Class Pictures Retake 8:00 - 11:00
Tuesday, April 24
Wear purple for Purple Up Day (See below)
Egg Drop Entries Due (Read about this in the PTA section below)
Snuffer's (Colleyville) 5:00 - 8:00
Campus Excellence Committee 8:30-2:30
Wednesday, April 25
Administrative Assistant's Day (Thank you to Ms. Gene and Ms. Betty!)
2nd Grade Field Trip
TTT - 2:55 - 3:45
Thursday, April 26
Safety Chat Coffee - 8:00 - 9:00
Future Explorations 2:00 - 2:50
Egg Drop
Friday, April 27
No School - Bad Weather Make Up Day
Monday, April 30
College Shirt Day
Tuesday, May 1
PreK/Kinder Orientation 6:00 - 7:00
Wednesday, May 2
GT Robotics Field Trip 8:30 - 2:30
Thursday, May 3
Festival of Friends 8:30
Festival of Friends 6:30
Friday, May 4
School Lunch Hero Day
Future Explorations 2:00 - 2:50
Running Club 3:00 - 3:45
OCT Updates
Class Group Pictures RETAKE TOMORROW, Mon., 4/23
After speaking with our representative at Glamourcraft, we have come to the decision to retake the Class Group pictures (only class group pictures). What this means is that anyone that ordered a class group picture before will be able to keep their current photograph they received, and they will also get a copy of the new image that will be taken on Monday, April 23rd.
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Military Child Month and "Purple Up," Tues., 4/24
April is the month of the Military Child and GCISD will "purple up" on April 24 to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Wear purple!
The month of the military child is a time to applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all the military branches - Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue.
Make sure to come dressed in your purple on April 24! Click here to see the district flyer.
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Snuffer's Fundraiser, Tues., 4/24, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
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Administrative Assistant's Day, Weds., 4/25
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Parent Safety Meeting, Thurs., 4/26, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
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NO SCHOOL, Fri., 4/27
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GCISD College Shirt Day, Mon., 4/30
April 30-May 4 is #GCISDDecisionWeek. This is a week-long celebration of our seniors at all campuses with a focus on what they are doing after high school.To kick-off #GCISDDecisionWeek, wear a college shirt on Monday, April 30! Ms. Young says, "Sic 'em Bears!"
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Lunch Hero Day (May 4) & Child Nutrition Week (May 7-11)
Child Nutrition Appreciation Week is May 7-11. Have you thanked a lunch lady today? Let them know how much they mean to the students and the school day!
To kick off Child Nutrition Appreciation Week, Grapevine-Colleyville schools will celebrate School Lunch Hero Day on May 4. School Lunch Hero Day provides an opportunity for parents, students, school staff and communities to thank those who provide healthy meals to 30 million of America’s students each school day.
Thank you to Ms. Cindy, Ms. Mary Jo, and Ms. Anne for all they do!
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Updates from OCT Counselor, Mrs. Whisman
Please click here to see the April Counselor Corner Newsletter.
Our GCISD Rachel’s Challenge Rally will be on April 21, 2018 at CHHS! Start spreading kindness everywhere you go!
Career Day 2018 at OC Taylor
Tiger Families! Get ready for another fabulous Career Day here at OC Taylor! Our date will be May 23, 2018! We hope to have many of our wonderful parents come to school to talk about their careers! Sign up today to be a Career Day speaker or give this sign up to someone you know that would like to come speak for Career Day.
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Updates from the Learning Commons, Mrs. Bonacci
FREE E-BOOKS (limited time)
Our Tigers have free access to a huge selection of interactive e-books by Capstone until June 15th
username: cap2018
password: cap2018
Website for online reading: www.mycapstonelibrary.com
Sign in with Capstone Interactive
Capstone iPad app that allows for offline reading:
GCISD READS
The deadline for the GCISD READS Challenge is May 1st. For more information check out this Smore-https://www.smore.com/kdz5d-gcisd-reads-2017-level-up
Following a software update, I can no longer print a list of the books your child checked out during the year.
BOOKS DUE BY
All GCISD library books are due by May 18th, but no worries- students still have access to a huge selection of reading options through OverDrive, Tales2Go, and EPIC.
Access to all of our high quality, subscription-based resources is easy through the GCISD ClassLink app. This tool makes it easy to see what is available and it uses just ONE login. If you need assistance accessing any of these resources please email me at dawn.bonacci@gcisd.net I am always happy to help!
BOOK FAIR
Our next Book Fair will be May 21st - 24th. If you would like to volunteer please email me at dawn.bonacci@gcisd.net
For information about the Learning Commons Programs and Services visit this link-
https://www.smore.com/wk447-o-c-taylor-learning-commons
Happy Reading!
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Updates from Gifted and Talented, Mrs. Griffin
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New GCISD Website: www.GCISD.net
Whether you have kids in high school or a student who just started pre-k, GCISD is a great district to be in. With s of LEAD 2021, GCISD is creating an innovative environment where students are inspired, encouraged and supported.
GCISD has been looking to better serve and connect with parents, staff and community members and has migrated to a new website. Not only is there a fresh look and feel, but the simplicity of the site allows campuses to better communicate the incredible stories happening in schools to current and prospective parents and community members. This mobile-friendly site also features news scrolls and quick links to help you see the latest information and navigate quickly to items you need.
Take a look at the calendar on the home page, read our news and events and get to know our school in a whole new way.
Note from GCISD Nutrition Services
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GCISD is Now Hiring! Join the GCISD TEAM!
Do you know someone ready to join the GCISD Team? Please help spread the word! Great opportunities are available in our auxiliary departments:
- Nutrition Specialists –Part Time with benefits – Work while your students are in school!
- KidzU Extended Care Program Site Aides – Part Time with benefits – Great schedule for local college students!
- Night Custodians
- Bus Drivers & Monitors
- Maintenance Engineers
Apply online at: www.gcisd-k12.org
GCISD is looking for new Subs! Apply Online!
Hey parents and community members! Do you find yourself always on campus volunteering and helping out? Want to be more involved in the classroom and get a paycheck? Then subbing might just be for you!
We are hiring qualified candidates to substitute teach for GCISD. If you are looking to impact kids and help make a difference, we want you! You must have a minimum of 60 college hours to apply. Apply online: www.gcisd-k12.org
If you have any questions, contact erica.pasvar@gcisd.net.
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School Health Advisory Council (SHAC)
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SCROLL DOWN, FOLKS! COOL PTA STUFF GOING ON AT O.C. TAYLOR! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!
CALLING ALL O.C. TAYLOR Super-Hero Kids & Parents! Your help is needed to CELEBRATE STAFF APPRECIATION May 7 - 11
O.C. Taylor Staff Are Our SUPER HEROES!
May 7th – 11th
Join your PTA in Celebrating the Heroes of O.C.Taylor with a week full of
delicious food and gifts!
THE PLAN
- Monday let's kick off with the opportunity for you to provide our HEROES a Power Breakfast!
- Tuesday and Thursday we’ll fuel our HEROES with SuperSonic Snack Days!
- Wednesday we’ll serve Hero’s for our HEREOS from Firehouse Subs!
- Friday we'll providing Super Gyro’s for our SUPERS HEREOS from Luna Grill!
Along with fueling our Heroes, we will be holding a raffle each day AND for the grand finale we will send each Hero home on Friday with a bag full of their favorite things!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Below are the links to two Sign Up Genius forms that provide many opportunities for you to show appreciation to our Heroes.
Sign up here to help provide the Power Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks, and Raffle
Sign up here to provide for our Heroes Favorite things on Friday!
Thank you to our SUPER kids and Parents for making this week a success! Let us know if you have any questions!
Beth Kobes
O.C.Taylor PTA
512-663-9954 2bethnjeff@sbcglobal.net
IS YOUR EGGSELLENT ENTRY READY? ANNUAL EGG DROP, Thurs. April 26 3 pm; entries due 7:20 - 7:45 Tues., April 24
Entries must be dropped off between 7:20 and 7:45 am on Tuesday, April 24th. Please see the flyer below for the official rules.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5vVggmO_JnDcDNEamdybFBDd1BGNEFtQW5LblJoR0paWndV/view?usp=sharing
PLEASE NOTE THAT PACKAGES SUBMITTED THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THE RULES WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN IN ANY CATEGORY. (Whether non-conforming packages are still dropped is at the sole discretion of the Environmental Science Committee.)
5th Grade will be selling snacks and water to raise $$$ for Continuation!
Please contact Liz Payne at:scottlizpayne@yahoo.com or call 817-368-1050
EARTH WEEK ACTIVITIES! JOIN US & CARE FOR OUR PLANET!
Join us this year in these fun Earth Week Challenges!!!
Monday, April 23rd: REDUCE CHALLENGE!
Find ways that you can reduce your environmental footprint today. Take a shorter shower to save water, walk or bike to school to reduce gasoline usage and emissions, pack your lunch using reusable containers to reduce the amount of trash you throw away.
Tuesday, April 24th: REUSE CHALLENGE!
Go through your recyclables and make your best Earth Day hat! Get creative and use old boxes, plastic bottles, newspapers, or anything else recyclable that can make a fun and creative hat that you can show to all of your friends!
Wednesday, April 25th: RECYCLE CHALLENGE!
Bring in old electronic devices so they can be safely recycled. The City of Grapevine offers e-cycling and we are offering O.C. Taylor families the opportunity to drop off any approved items to school to be e-cycled. Please see the reverse of this flyer for important guidelines. Drop off will be between 7:15-8:00 am on Wednesday morning only.
Thursday, April 26th: EGG DROP CHALLENGE!
On Thursday, April 26th, at 3:00 pm, we will host our Annual Egg Drop at O.C. Taylor. All students, K to 5th grade, are invited to design 1 package to protect a raw egg. O.C. Taylor staff will drop the students' egg packages from the roof of the school. Students will be able to watch from the bus circle and cheer on their eggs.
IF EVERBODY BRINGS 1 QUARTER--PUT IN GRACE BIN--WE CAN RAISE OVER $115 FOR GRACE IN JUST ONE WEEK!
HELP GRACE REBUILD AFTER THE FIRE!
WE ARE COLLECTING CHANGE FOR GRACE
No amount is too small, each donation is just right, the important thing--GIVE!
O.C. TAYLOR HAS ABOUT 460 STUDENTS ENROLLED: IF EVERY STUDENT BRINGS 1 QUARTER EACH DAY NEXT WEEK, WE WILL RAISE OVER $115 IN JUST ONE WEEK!!!!!
We THANK YOU for your desire to act and help GRACE, an organization that helps so many in our community.
Questions? Contact Athena Wiginton at: apw@thewigintons.com
SAVE THOSE RECEIPTS! HELP O.C. TAYLOR WIN $5,000 BY SIMPLY SHOPPING IN COLLEYVILLE!
HERE IS A TIP FOR THIS AMAZING RECEIPT RACE:
If you are like she-who-does-the-PTA newsletter, you wad up your receipts into an awful clump in your purse or wallet and throw them out, eventually.
TURN THIS INTO A FUN PROJECT! Give the receipts to your kids to collect, and then they can turn them into the COLLEYVILLE RECEIPT RACE BOX that is in the FRONT OFFICE every morning on their way into school.
This task is a win-win:
1) Your kids may look at those receipts and get an idea of what we spend for the things we need.
2) Thet will feel like they are helping--and THEY ARE!
3) We will help our LOCAL BUSINESSES survive this difficult construction on Hwy 26 and....best of all...
4) HELP OUR SCHOOL!
Take a look at the flyer above for all the details, but here are some highlights:
- The total number of receipts is what will be counted, not the value spent;
- Photocopies of receipts are acceptable (in case you need to keep yours);
- You may redact any identifying info (your name, etc.);
- Reciepts from ANY Colleyville business (not just those along 26 corridor) that are dated anytime during the month of April will count
Prizes will be awarded by the City of Colleyville, with the funds to be paid to the winning PTA's.
So, let's spread the word and help stimulate some businesses that have been affected by the construction!
Questions: Please contact Stephanie Turner, President, GCISD Council of PTAs
DAD'S CLUB! UPCOMING AWESOME ACTIVITIES! WATCH NEWSLETTER! SAVE THE DATES!
OC Taylor Dad's Club is planning great events in May! Please save the following dates and check our Facebook page https://FB.com/octaylordadsclub for details!
April 30th Mountasia Dad's and Kids' outing
May 2nd Dad's Club meeting at David Walker's shop
May 20th Dad's Club Golf Tournament
May 31st Dad's Club LAST DAY OF SCHOOL CAMPOUT!!!!!
Contact Ben Stevens ben@benLstevens.com for more info
APPLE TREE PROJECT
Don't forget the O.C. Taylor Apple Tree! Teachers need items from the Apple Tree. Apple Tree is an easy way to donate items teachers and staff need at the school.
Simply click he link below to see different "needs" around the school. If you choose to help, please make sure to mark as taken! Once taken, please send your item(s) to school with your child, attaching the name of the staff member for who it is intended.
Apple Tree List
Thanks so much! If you have any questions, please contact:
Jenifer Richards – Apple Tree coordinator
Jennifer Ditto - VP Volunteer
April
4/23 - 4/26 Earth Week
4/24 Egg Drop Entries Due
4/26 Egg Drop (or 4/27 if we need to use the inclement weather day)
4/27 Inclement Weather Make-Up Day
4/30 Dad's and Kids Outing to Mountasia
May
5/2 Dad's Club Mtg. at David Walker's shop
5/3 Festival of Friends 8:30 am & 6:30 pm
5/11 WALK TO SCHOOL MORNING
5/14 - 5/18 STAAR TESTING (3rd, 4th & 5th grade)
5/20 Dad's Club GOLF TOURNAMENT
5/22 6:30 pm PTA General Mtg. and Fifth Grade Rocks
5/24 Field Day (or 5/25 if we need to use the inclement weather day)
5/25 Inclement Weather Make Up Day
5/28 Memorial Day (No School)
5/29 Kindergarten, First, Second Grade EOY Ceremony
K 8:15 am; 1st: 9:45 am; 2nd: 1:45 pm
5/30 Pre-K, Third & Fourth Grade EOY Ceremony
Pre-K 8:00 am; 3rd: 8:30 am; 4th: 1:45 pm
5/31 Fifth Grade Continuation Ceremony
5/31 Dad's Club LAST DAY OF SCHOOL CAMPOUT!
5/31 Last Day of School (Early Dismissal at 11;45)
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Thank you!
We think your kids are..... G-G-G-G-reat!
GCISD - Building Excellent Schools Together
GCISD LEAD 2021- BUILDING EXCELLENT SCHOOLS TOGETHER!
The mission of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is to be THE BEST and through the district’s strategic plan, called LEAD 2021, we continue building on the foundation started in 2011-2012. LEAD stands for Leading Excellence – Action Driven. For more information about LEAD 2021, please visit the district website. There are some exciting educational experiences going on in GCISD!
GCISD’s WHY?
Redefining Education because your future matters today!
GCISD’s Portrait of a Graduate
Skilled Problem Solvers
Communicators
Global Citizens
Self-regulated Learners
Collaborators
Stay Connected at O. C. Taylor Elementary School
We have a number of ways to keep in touch with our school. Be sure to read, subscribe to and join these resources to get all the latest news.
Facebook: If you’re a Facebook member be sure to join the O.C. Taylor Elementary Facebook Group to get updates in your feed. This group is meant to provide another way to get news and updates.
Website: The school’s website has the latest news, updates, and calendars, as well as general information about the school, resources for parents, volunteer opportunity information, event information and ways to donate.
Twitter: We regularly post events and upcoming news on Twitter. Follow me on Twitter: @OCTYoung and follow our hashtag #OCT4U.