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December 18, 2009
Dear Parents,
This is a very busy time of year for families and sometimes that can lead to increased stress. Please consider it a priority to make sure the holidays are about recognizing the joyous spirit of this time of year. Trying to stretch yourself to cover all the potential obligations can leave you with no energy or patience for being with your children. The best memories are not about the brightly colored boxes under your tree, it is about the positive feelings generated by sharing the moment together.
UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS
12/21 PTO Christmas Caroling 6pm UCC Church
12/23-1/1 Winter recess- NO SCHOOL
1/8 Winter Activity Program Begins
1/11 Meet the Superintendent Candidates @ 4:30pm
Oxbow High School Auditorium
1/11 PTO Mtg @6:30pm in the library
1/13 Board Mtg @ 6:30pm in the tech lab
1/15 Winter Activity Program
1/15 End of 2nd marking period
1/18 NO SCHOOL- Inservice
HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK
Walking Wednesday folks had a very COLD walk to school- everyone was bundled up for the winter weather. Thursday was our Holiday Feast. Members of the National Guard joined us along with parents and friends. Our second Flu Clinic was Thursday- thank you all for returning the forms for your child(ren). Thursday night was our Holiday Concert. Everyone enjoyed the performance- thank you for coming out on such a brisk evening! Friday morning the Christmas Revels entertained us during the morning assembly- a lively and fun performance.
PENNIES FOR PEACE
Classrooms will continue to collect pennies for this program that will build schools in communities that have no buildings dedicated to helping children learn. This program will run through MLK Day in January.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.......
We are looking for volunteers for various "opportunities". Please contact Darlene in the office.
ÿ Tuesdays from 8:45 to 10:00am in January and February with students in grades 4-6 for bread making. No bread making experience needed- learn as you go!
ÿ Wednesdays from 9:30 to 10am in the School Store.
ÿ Friday afternoons in January and February for our Winter Activity Program on - we need help with downhill skiing & snowboarding, cross country skiing, ice skating, snow games & sculptures, sledding, snow shoeing, orienteering, board games and crafts.
A BIG THANK YOU.....
Thank you to everyone that made the Holiday Feast a huge success. It took many helping hands to pull this off. Once again the Kitchen staff prepared a delicious meal. THANK YOU ONE AND ALL!
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND- HELP WANTED!
Our Odyssey of the Mind team has grown and we need adult(s) to assist. Meetings are Wednesdays 2:45-4pm at BES. Please contact Darlene.
LUNCH ACCOUNTS
Lunch balances are due. Please call if you are unable to pay the balance in full- we can set up a payment arrangement.
CHRISTMAS CAROLING MONDAY 12/21
The PTO will be Christmas Caroling on Monday, December 21st at 6pm. We will be meeting at the Congregational Church for caroling followed by hot cocoa and cookies. Bring a flashlight, dress warm and join us for a night of singing!
PTO MEETING- CHANGE IN DATES
Due to a scheduling conflict the PTO meetings will now be on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30pm in the library. Our next meeting is Monday, January 11.
WINTER BREAK
Our winter break begins Wednesday, December 23. School reopens Monday, January 4.
CHANGE IN CONTACT INFORMATION?
Please be sure to update your contact information with the office. Often as we change jobs or get a new cell phone number or change or landline we forget to notify the school. We need accurate information to contact you regarding your child.
VOLUNTEER MTG FOR
DARTMOUTH SKIWAY PROGRAM
There will be a meeting on Tuesday, January 5th at 5:30PM in the library for all volunteers for the winter Skiway program. All ski & snowboard instructors and lodge & mountain parents should attend. Questions please call Rebecca at 222-4916 or Kelly at 222-4685.
IDEAS FOR UNDER THE TREE
Please remember the need for new books to be included in gift ideas for your student(s). Mrs. Goldrick has posted some links on our website for you to review. Gift Certificates are also good so readers can pick their own books.
MEET THE SUPERINTENDENT CANDIDATES
Please plan to attend a meeting on Monday, January 11th at 4:30PM at the Oxbow High School Auditorium.
Parents and community members are invited to meet the candidates for Superintendent and ask questions.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
DATE: Monday, January 11th, 2010
TIME: 4:30 p.m.
PLACE: Oxbow High School Auditorium
This is your opportunity to meet the
Superintendent Candidates and ask questions.
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