Everybody Counts Volunteers Still Needed - Next Week 2/6 - 2/10
We still need help in the following classrooms: Mrs. Naughten, Mrs. Tumpane, Ms. Range, Mrs. Orlando, Mrs. Musich, Mrs. Helmann, Mr. Edstrom - Here is a chance to volunteer in your child's classroom for a wonderful cause. "Everybody Counts" is a disability awareness program for all grades. Each grade level curriculum teaches about a different disability: vision, hearing, motor and cognitive impairments as well as learning disabilities. . Please use this SignUp Genius linkto sign up. Contact Helen Bobaor Sophie Gryfakis with any questions.
TICKETS ON SALE - ORDER TODAY - Wine Tasting Event
Tickets are ON SALE for the OMS Wine Tasting Event at Vintages Wine Shop on Friday, March 10, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm! This is a special private event just for the OMS community, so grab your OMS friends and parents from your class to come out for a fun evening (OMS PTA fundraiser).
Please CLICK HERE for the order form to purchase tickets ($20 per person). Please return your order form and check to OMS. Space is limited and tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. ContactLiz McDonnell or Jo Voelker with any questions.
2nd and 3rd Grade Activity Night Coming Soon!
On Friday, February 17, the PTA will be holding its annual Activity Night for 2nd and 3rd graders. BMX Bike Rider Matt Wilhelm will be performing in the Commons and sharing his anti-bullying message with our 2nd and 3rd grade students. The show will run from 7-8pm and doors will open at 6:45. Please join us for this fun, free event! Due to size restrictions, only OMS 2nd and 3rd graders may come; no siblings are allowed. Each student should be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Earth Fair Is On The Way!
Earth Fair is on Wednesday, April 19th from 6:30-8 pm in the OMS Gym. We will need tons of unbreakable, clean and dry recyclables for Trash To Treasure creations, so start saving great items at your own home. Also, we will need earth-conscience, fun-loving OMS students, parents and OMS alumni to assist with the many games and activities we have planned that night. Watch for a Sign Up Genius to come out in a few weeks. Finally, there will be many area vendors at this Fair. If you have an environmentally-friendly business and would like to have a table at the event, please contact Judi Schuch or Zhaneta Roura by February 17th. Thank you.
2017/2018 Committee Chair Openings
Do you want to get more involved in the PTA? We have several opportunities for next year. It's never to soon to sign up and shadow the current committee chairs this year. If you are interested in chairing any of the following committees, please email olivepta@gmail.com.
Ecology Club (2-3 People)
Yearbook
Website/Twig Management
Activities Equipment Upkeep
2017/2018 PTA Needs You!
The OMS PTA Nominating Committee needs your suggestions to help us fill the vacancies in the 2017/2018 Executive Committee. The open positions are Co-President, 1st Vice President, Co-2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. These terms are all 2 years long. Please click here for a description of these positions. Feel free to nominate yourself if you are interested or submit the name of a friend. Click here for the Nominating Form. Thank you for your help with this important task. Please contact Angie Frye with any questions.
Spring Box Top Challenge
Just a reminder...Keep clipping those BoxTops! Our spring challenge is almost here! We will be collecting the week of Monday, February 20th - Friday, February 24th.
Upcoming Events..
2/6 - 2/10 - Everybody Counts 2/13 - 1st grade Music Concert, 2:45 - 3:30pm 2/14 - Valentine's Day Classroom Parties 2/17 - 2nd/3rd Grade Activity Night, 7 - 8pm 2/20 - No School 2/20 - 2/24 - Box Top Challenge
