The Beacon
Olive Chapel Elementary PTA News & Information
~ August 26 - August 30, 2019 ~
CALENDAR
August 23 - OCE Spirit Day: Tacky Tourist Day
August 23 - LAST DAY TO ORDER SPIRIT WEAR
September 2 - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY
September 4 - 11 - Book Fair
September 5 - Grandparents Breakfast, Tracks 3 & 4, 8:00 a.m.
September 6 - OCE Movie Night
September 12 - PTA Meeting, 11:00 a.m., OCE
September 19 - OCE Spirit Day: Dress Like a Pirate Day
September 30 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
Congratulations, Dr. Steidinger!
Read more about the finalists here.
The Book Fair is Coming!
There's snow much to read at our upcoming Book Fair! We hope to see you there!
When: September 4th - 11th
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily
Classes will preview the fair and have time to shop during the school day. Parents may shop with their students before or after school. Students will not be allowed in to the book fair before school without money and/or a teacher's pass.
Special Events:
- Grandparents Breakfast: Thursday, September 5 (Tracks 3 & 4) -- MORE DETAILS BELOW
- Family Shopping Night: Friday, September 6th, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at OCE Movie Night
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Our Book Fair is not possible without our wonderful volunteers. This is an easy and fun way to donate some time to OCE. It's inside, air conditioned, crowd controlled and a great way to meet fellow OCE parents.
Please sign up here to help!
The book fair benefits our media center allowing Ms. Lanier to purchase books and supplies.
Thank you in advance for your help!
Grandparents Breakfast
On Thursday, September 5th at 8:00 a.m., your students are welcome to invite their grandparents to join them before school in the cafeteria for a special breakfast. This is a wonderful way for your children to show off OCE, introduce their grandparents to their teachers, as well as shop early at the book fair together.
Tracks 3 & 4 will have their Grandparents Breakfast this fall, while Tracks 1 & 2 will host their Grandparents in the Spring.
We look forward to seeing your families at school on September 5th!
Family Marathon Sign-Ups
It's time to sign-up for the Family Marathon!
The Family Marathon is an annual event that encourages children to run/walk a full
26.2 mile marathon with family members at home at a rate that is fun and safe for their growing bodies.
Families run/walk 25 miles at home over the next several months with the final 1.2 miles of the marathon distance run at the OCE track during a whole school celebration. Parents and siblings are encouraged to join in.
Family Marathon Dates:
Tracks 1 and 2 - November 6
Tracks 3 and 4 - November 13
Note: There will not be rain dates this year.
Our goal is to support family efforts to create healthy lifestyles and fitness development.
For more information, running logs, and to sign up by October 1, click here.
Please contact Carolin Roberts at croberts@wcpss.net with any questions.
Box Tops How To
Just download the app, watch this video to see how to scan your receipts and voila! Money for OCE!!
Still have items with the old Box Tops? You can still clip and send those in any time. Just be sure your teacher's name is written on the bag/envelope/sheet when you send them in.
Check out the video below for a quick tutorial on the new way to "clip"!
OCE Movie Night Details
Festivities will open at 5:30 p.m. with special evening hours at the Book Fair. Come pick up a book then cozy up with your blankets and chairs on the back lawn. Don't forget cash for concessions (pizza, candy, popcorn, and drinks) and spirit wear.
Our FREE outdoor screening of The Incredibles will begin around 7:30 p.m. when the sun goes down!
Want to help sponsor the event? Prior to the movie screening, a slideshow of our own Clipper super heroes will be showing on the big screen. For $20 you can submit a picture of your child (dressed like a super hero or as themselves since we are all heroes inside!) with a special message of your choice, then watch together for your larger than life kiddo!
Send your pictures and messages to christinerooney1030@gmail.com and send your cash or checks (made out to OCE PTA, "movie night photo" in the subject line) to your child's teacher marked MOVIE NIGHT PHOTO by August 30th .
We can't wait to see you there!
No Fuss Fundraiser
Keep those donations coming! You can continue to donate to the No Fuss Fundraiser!
Reminders:
- It's an easy way to ensure 100% of your dollars go straight to supporting OCE
- No amount is too small
- Company matches are a great way to make your contribution go farther
Ready to donate? Complete the form attached below and send a check made out to OCE PTA with "No Fuss" in the subject line back to your child's teacher. If your company provides matches, invite them to participate and have them send their check to the school.
You can also click here and donate with a credit card. Don't forget your child's name and grade in the appropriate fields.
PLEASE NOTE, you will still be contacted about our other fundraisers, it will be your choice to participate.
CREW BIRTHDAYS - AUGUST
8/2 - Ryan Derr
8/4 - Melissa Malamutt
8/5 - Mary Kipp
8/10 - Soha Nasrallah
8/23 - Lori Young
8/24 - Khadidja Delhoum
8/26 - Shannon Parker
8/29 - Lisa Reynolds
8/31 - Misty Christensen
THANK YOU TO OUR 2019-20 PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS:
To submit to the Beacon, please email oce.communications@gmail.com
Olive Chapel Elementary PTA
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