OAS PTA NEWSLETTER
Sunday, January 14, 2024
ELEMENTARY ROCKIN' LIBRARY RECESS STARTS TUESDAY!
Last call to register your child and we are still in need of volunteers!
The arrival of more traditional winter weather means that students will not have the opportunity to have outdoor recess. OAS & the PTA are offering elementary students the option of utilizing the library for reading and/or quiet activities during their regularly scheduled recess.
Library Recess will take place on Tuesdays. When considering this option, please remember:
* Lunch still takes place in the cafeteria
* Students will be escorted as a group from the cafeteria to the library for their 1β2 hour recess
* Students are invited to bring their own activities during Library Recess. 'No Electronics Allowed'
* This program will run for 6 weeks - the week of January 16th until the week of February 27th, no library recess on Jan 23rd.
* Students who sign-up commit to the 6-week program.
Please note that Library Recess will be offered on days contingent on OAS and parent volunteer availability.
Any questions, please contact jesalgala@gmail.com
ELEMENTARY GAME NIGHT IS JANUARY 17TH!
Please consider volunteering for this great event! The more hands on deck, the smoother the night goes!
ATTENTION 3RD, 4TH AND 5TH GRADE STUDENTS
COME JOIN YOUR CLASSMATES FOR A NIGHT OF BINGO FUN & MUSIC
WHEN:Wednesday, January 17, 2024
TIME: 6:30-8:00 PM
WHERE: Orange Avenue School Cafeteria
PLEASE NOTE: PARENTS MUST SIGN THEIR CHILD IN & OUT OF THE CAFETERIA
Please fill out the Google Form below if your child would like to attend by:
Monday, January 15th
We are also looking for volunteers to help that evening.
Please visit the SignUpGenius link below to register to volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4EABA72AA0F49-47031257-oaselementary
Questions? Please contact:
Nadia Rubert β npacifico33@yahoo.com
Jen Rodriguez β jrod518@me.com
WIN A WOODLOCH VACATION! *Enter by 1/21*
PTA MEETING on 1/17!
Join us on Wednesday for the first PTA meeting of 2024! The virtual meeting starts at 8:15PM following Elementary Game Night. Look for the meeting link in your email. We hope to see you there!
Looking ahead π
In preparation for next year we are looking for two volunteers to co-chair the 5K! This is a great event that is open to all community members and is one of the key fundraisers for the PTA, which will in turn fund clubs and other after school events for all students during the school year. Please consider volunteering! Email Catherine Venditti (cevenditti@gmail.com) and Lexi Kiriakatis (alexiswk@hotmail.com) if you're interested or with any questions.
Cranford Public Schools Bond Referendum
Mark your calendar! Cranfordβs bond referendum is quickly approaching on January 23, 2024. Please visit cranfordschools.org/vote(http://www.cranfordschools.org/vote) to learn what the proposed projects could mean for our schools and how state aid helps pay a portion of the costs. The site also includes key voter deadlines and a FAQs page.
Upcoming Important Dates
1/17: Elementary Game Night
1/17: General PTA Meeting (virtual) @ 8:15PM
2/14: Winter Staff Appreciation Breakfast
2/21: Elementary STEAM Night
3/1: Elementary and Middle School Skate Night