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January 2nd - January 5th

Dear Families,

We were happy to welcome back students to school on Tuesday, January 2nd. This week we began our month of focusing on goal setting during Mrs. Dohoney’s announcements  and during our weekly Social Emotional Learning (SEL) video that I showed during lunch. Students discussed goals and how to take steps to be successful at making progress toward their goals.  We encourage you to discuss learning goals with your child/children.

Flyers

Thrive Outside

Spanish Version Thrive Outside

A Message From Chartwells

Below are the menus from Chartwells for January.

January Lunch Menu

January Breakfast Menu

A Message Mrs. M.J.

See the flyer regarding our upcoming assembly.

Unified Special Olympics Banner

Electronic Devices

We are aware that technology has become an integral part of education today. Without approval from school personnel, students may not bring any personal electronic devices and/or accessories to school. This includes, but is not limited to: cameras, game consoles, tablets, cellular phones, and smartwatches/wearables. If a student is found to have brought an electronic device to school without prior permission, the student will be directed to place the device in his/her backpack. After one reminder, the device will be placed in the Principal’s Office for the parent to retrieve. The school is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged devices. (from page 9, Elementary School Handbook 2023-2024)

Attendance

Did you know that if your child has seven or more unexcused absences they are considered chronically absent?

Please plan your vacations around our school calendar and have your child attend school daily, and arrive on time ( by 8:50 am ) when they are well.

Upcoming P.T.O. Pasta Dinner to Support the Fifth Grade Class

Please see the flyer below for more information on the Fifth Grade Pasta Dinner taking place at SHS. Be sure to rsvp prior to February 1st.  Thank you.

Pasta Dinner Flyer

 

Fourth and Fifth Grade Families

It’s that time of the year again.  Fourth and Fifth graders will participate in an in classroom Spelling Bee on or before January 26, 2024.  

The School Spelling Bee is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30th at 1:50 in the PVE cafeteria.  Parents of participants will be invited to attend 

The district bee is scheduled for Friday, February 9 at 9:30 AM at LaPerche Elementary School. There will be 2 students from each school participating, for a total of 8 students. (OCRS, PVES, LaPerche, and Gallagher Middle School)

A Message from Mrs. Clapprood

Please see the letters below from Mrs. Clapprood regarding her upcoming STEM activities in third and fourth grades.

Third Grade Stem Letter from Mrs. Clapprood

Fourth Grade Stem Letter from Mrs. Clapprood

Important Dates

Tuesday, January 9th-P.T.O. Meeting in the Cafeteria at 6:30pm

Monday, January 15th- NO SCHOOL in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Tuesday, January 16th-Fifth Grade STEM Field Trip at Patriot Place

Friday, January 19th- School Spirit Day: Panda Pride school T-shirt

Wednesday, January 31st- School Spirit Day- Wear Class Color T-shirt/Unified Assembly

Friday, February 9th- Pasta Dinner sponsored by the P.T.O. Fifth Grade Committee/reservations required. 

Monday, February 19th-Friday, February 23rd-Winter Recess, NO School

Friday, March 29th-Good Friday, No School

Tuesday, April 2nd-Presidential Preference Primary Day/No School

Wednesday, April 3rd-ELA RICAS Testing in Grades 3rd-5th

Thursday, April 4th-ELA RICAS Testing in Grades 3rd- 5th

Monday, April 15th-Friday, April 19th-Spring Break/No School

Wednesday, May 1st-NGSS Science Testing in 5th Grade

Thursday, May 2nd-NGSS Science Testing in 5th Grade

Tuesday, May 14th-Math RICAS Testing in 3rd -5th Grade

Wednesday, May 15th-Math RICAS Testing in 3rd - 5th Grade 

Thursday, May 16th-GMS “Orientation  Night” for PVE 5th Graders 6:00-8:00pm

Monday, May 27th-Memorial Day/No School

Have a wonderful week!

Fondly,

Mrs. Dohoney & Mrs. Viera