Hello OCRS families,
Wow! If we didn't know it was fall, this very windy, cool weather has certainly made it clear! Just a reminder for students to wear or bring layers to school so they are warm enough out on the playground during morning arrival and comfortable during the rest of the day.
Checking the "Lost & Found" for Clothing and Items
As students begin to wear more layers during the colder weather, we find that lots of students forget their sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, etc. outside on the playground or in the cafeteria after lunch. We keep all items we find neatly arranged in the cafeteria "Lost & Found" for students to check out at the end of lunch so that they can retrieve anything that they may have forgotten. If you notice that your child has misplaced an article of clothing, a lunch box, or a water bottle, remind them to check the "Lost & Found" in the cafeteria.
We do regularly donate unclaimed items left in the "Lost & Found" to local charities, so it's important that students check if they have lost clothing or other items while at school.
Lunch and Breakfast Menus for October
The lunch and breakfast menus for October have been posted on the school and district websites.
If you think that your child may be eligible for free or reduced cost lunch and breakfast, you can submit an online application at https://www.myschoolapps.com/ or find paper applications to print on the district website at https://www.smithfield-ps.org under the "Nutrition and Wellness" menu. If you need assistance completing these applications, our school social worker Mrs. Costa can help. Just reach out to her at mcosta@smithfield-ps.org.
5th Grade Band Instrument Rental Night is This Wednesday, October 5th
The district wide 5th Grade Band Instrument Rental Night is being held this Wednesday, October 5th from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Pleasant View School. Any families of 5th grade students that need or would like to rent a band instrument should attend. Information about the 5th grade instrumental program was previously sent out to 5th grade families. If you have any questions or you are unable to attend this Wednesday evening and need to rent an instrument, please contact our music teacher, Ms. Schug, mschug@smithfield-ps.org.
School Picture Day is Next Wednesday, October 12th
School Picture Day is scheduled for next Wednesday, October 12th and all students were sent home with informational packets for their families about photo package options if you are interested in purchasing pictures (purchases are not required). If families would like, you can even pre-order picture packages at https://my.lifetouch.com using the OCRS "Picture Day ID" EVTPQ9XPK.
PTA Information
PTA General Membership Meeting
The PTA general membership meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, October 4th at 6:00 PM in the OCRS Media Center. All parents/guardians of OCRS students are welcome to attend and bring your great ideas for PTA events!
We encourage parents/guardians to attend PTA meetings in-person. However, we also understand that family schedules can be very busy and challenging to manage, so here is a link to join the meeting remotely via Google Meet:
Tuesday, October 4 · 6:00 – 7:00pm
Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/cno-ncqb-cfu
Or dial: (US) +1 402-868-0029 PIN: 329 620 493#
We're looking forward to seeing parents/guardians this upcoming Tuesday night!
Halloween Hayride
The PTA is hosting a family friendly "Halloween Hayride" for OCRS families on Sunday, October 23rd from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Seven Cedars Farm. The cost will be $10 per ticket. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Trunk or Treat
The PTA is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 28th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the baseball field parking lot at Deerfield Park. More details in the next few weeks, including on how to host a car during the event.
Upcoming Dates and Events
View and subscribe to the OCRS Public Events Calendar at https://oldcounty.smithfield-ps.org/o/old-county-road-elementary/page/monthly-calendar. Clicking on the "Add to Google Calendar" to subscribe to the calendar on your own calendar app.
PTA Meeting, Tuesday October 4th, 6:00PM
5th Instrument Rental Night, Wednesday October 5th, 5:30 PM at Pleasant View School
NO SCHOOL, Columbus Day, Monday October 10th
Lifetouch Picture Day, Wednesday October 12th
Halloween Hayride, Sunday October 23rd, 4:00 PM at Seven Cedars Farm
PTA Trunk or Treat, Friday October 28th, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Deerfield Park
Thank you,
Mr. Barrette
Celebrating Unified Day together by wearing green to school
