Panther Press
September 23, 2019
Thank you for your support of the Boosterthon!
Boosterthon Fit Challenge
Our Super Hero Fit Challenge was so much fun on Friday! Our students were learning about positive character traits and lots of fun exercises to do! We are so appreciative of our amazing PTO, for the their time and effort to coordinate this event. Also, thank you to our staff, who were flexible and supportive of the events and schedule changes. And finally, another heartfelt thank you goes to our families, for their financial support of this fundraiser. As of this weekend, our profit is more than $42,000! This money will go towards technology improvements. Because we exceeded our stretch goal, students will be permitted to wear school appropriate pajamas (no slippers) on 9/25.
To view a short 2 minute video of our event, click here.
Logon to funrun.com over the weekend if you would like to make any final pledges.
Congratulations to our Door Decoration Winners (see pictures below):
1st Place: Mrs. Graham's class (center picture)
2nd Place: Mrs. Carlson's class (right)
3rd Place: Mrs. Murphy's class (left)
Front Car Line and Buses
In an effort to be as safe as we can be, we have switched our bus pick up to the front of the school. Currently, this has added between 5-10 minutes to the car line. As with all changes, it will take some time to regain momentum to move it along more swiftly. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Student Fall Picture Retakes
Our retake day is the morning of Tuesday, September 24th. (NOTE: This is a correction from an email that was sent in error last week.) Also, retakes are available, for students who were absent or if you were unhappy with the photos received. Please return the unwanted packet on Retake Day with any special instructions.
If you have any questions regarding your pictures, contact the photographer directly at 239-273-4977 or joe@joecapasso.com
Lunch Visitors in the Cafeteria Begins Thursday, 9/26
Beginning this Thursday, 9/26...
First Quarter: September 26- October 11
Kindergarten: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
1st Grade: Tuesday and Friday
2nd Grade: Monday and Friday
3rd Grade: Tuesday and Wednesday
4th Grade: Wednesday and Thursday
5th Grade: Wednesday and Thursday
A Message from Coach Arroyo and Tabaka....Our First K-2 Family Fitness Event
During P.E. class we have been talking about the five components of health related fitness. Please come and join us with your child for our 1st Family Fitness Night. Parents are encouraged to participate in the class with your child! We will have an energizing exercise class with information on the importance of exercise and good nutrition.
Details are listed in the image above and the attachment below this article.
Please register your family using this link. (Space is limited. Only the first 40 sign ups will be able to participate) As of this edition of the Panther Press, here are still a few spaces left, if you would like to attend.
Money raised will go towards new PE equipment
Due to the maximum capacity of the café, space is limited so reserve your spot today on the Google link above. Additional information, including payments, will be given to families who register before capacity has been met.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the event!
Coaches Arroyo/Tabaka
Mind Up Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum
This week in MindUP, students are continuing to learn about Mindful Listening (lesson 4).
This lesson focuses volume modification, fosters sensitivity to sound, and promotes self-regulation.
(To learn more about this curriculum visit Mind Up.)
Art Club and Drama Club Collaboration
Mrs. Calabrese is excited to announce that the art club and drama club will be merging for the first session!
If you would like to help create props and sets for the upcoming play, please be our guest!
WHEN: Fridays, October 8th - December 6th
(Oct. 8, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, Dec. 6)
TIME: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
WHERE: Art Room
WHO: 3RD – 5TH Graders who currently do not have a role in the play
COST $10 (Cash or Check made out to OES) Includes Drama Shirt (Payment information will follow upon acceptance in club)
Conditions for membership:
o You must be willing to commit to all nine week sessions due to the complexity of the projects.
o If you miss more than 1 session you will be excused from the club.
o If accepted, you must be enrolled in aftercare to ensure that pick up is prompt and/or you have a place to go.
Behavior and a passion for art will determine your eligibility.
Space is limited so reserve your spot today by October 4th using this
You will be notified on October 5th.
The attachment below, has more information.
This week at OES...
Golf Squad Monday, 9/23, 3:40-4:40
Drama Rehearsal Monday, 9/23 & 9/24, 3:30-4:30
Fall Picture Retakes: Tuesday, 9/24
DQ Spirit Night: Tuesday, 9/24 5:00-8:00 pm
EARLY RELEASE DAY: Wednesday, 9/25 Students will be released at 12:30. Buses will arrive 3 hours earlier than their normal time
City of Cape Coral Charter Schools Town Hall: Thursday, 9/26 from 6:00-7:30 in the OMS cafe
STUDENTS SHOULD BE AT 87% OF THEIR AR POINT GOAL.
Next week...
Schools Closed (Rosh Hashanah) Monday, 9/30
Eco Club: Wednesday, 10/2
K-Kids Meeting: Thursday, 10/3
Four Schools, One Vision
Early Release Day: Wednesday, 9/25 Students will be dismissed at 12:30. Bus students will arrive 3 hours earlier than their normal time.
Lunch Information
A Note from the Library
PBIS App
Due Dates- Please be mindful of due dates on flyers, students may be turned away if submitted after the date.
Watch Dogs
PTO & Cape Coral Municipal Charter School Foundation
A Message from the Foundation...
The Cape Coral Charter School Foundation invites you to a 70's disco party fundraiser with proceeds benefiting all four schools. Please view this flyer for more information.
PTO had a great turnout and shared lots of great information. Please see the article on BoxTops. There are some updates that will make it easier to participate in this program.
If you are looking for more information, please read the Fall Newsletter for event dates and other information.
A Message from Our Box Tops Coordinator...
Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders
Please do not honk at car line- this encourages students to run out before all traffic has stopped
Remind your students to stay behind the yellow lines for arrival and pick up. This ensures that they are a safe distance from the vehicles.
Day Care Vans- If your child takes a daycare van in the afternoon, parents need to communicate absences or changes in dismissal with the daycare as well as the school.
Please do NOT use your phone in the car line, especially as you approach students and staff. We need 100% of your focus and attention to keep everyone safe. Thank you for your help.
Early Dismissal and Transportation Changes
●If your student needs to have a dismissal change email: OES.DismissalChanges@oasishs.org
●If a student needs to be picked up from the front office prior to dismissal time, they must be picked up before to 2:45. No dismissals will be made after this time.
Out of Field Teachers
Altini, Janet- Gifted
Arroyo, Esmeralds -ESOL
Brook, Teresa- Gifted
Calabrese, Nicole-ESOL
Foster, Stefanii-ESOL
Gutierrez, Stacy-Gifted
Ordway, Jamie-Gifted
For more information, read the Out of Field letter posted attached below.