Elementary 4-6 Campus Newsletter

February 2012

Catholic Schools Week Activities - The theme this year is Faith, Academic, Service Catholic Schools

Monday (Jan. 30th) School Families
 7:45 AM Opening Prayer
 At 1 PM, Diocesan Spelling Bee! Josh Sloan will be representing our school. The spelling bee will be at Sts. Peter & Paul School in Hopkinsville.
 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM – Pizza Dinner
(Pizza, breadsticks, salad, and dessert will be served to our families in appreciation for all they do for our school)

 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Book Fair

(In appreciation to our parents and students, no homework will be given to the students today)

Tuesday (Jan. 31st) – Academics
Students will show their appreciation for our teachers by dressing as one of their favorite teacher or coaches.
 Teacher luncheon sponsored by the OCES PTO.
 12:30 – “How SMART Are You? Academic Quick Recall Competition
 Shirt designs reflecting the Catholic Schools Theme are due (Family Project)
 Teachers choose one t-shirt design to represent their classroom.

Wednesday (Feb.1st) Service
In honor of our community service workers, students may dress as their favorite community service worker. For example: Doctor, Nurse, Fireman, Military, etc.
 Community Service Presentation 12:30 – Representatives from various community service fields will speak to the students concerning their jobs and responsibilities.
 Students will write “Thank You” notes to certain community service personnel. (Thank you cards will be provided. Cards must be done by the assembly so they may be given to the speaker.)
 Students will choose their favorite t-shirt design

Thursday (Feb. 2nd) – Faith
 9:00 – Prayer Service
 Students may wear jeans with their Faith in Education shirts. No shorts or athletic pants.
 In appreciation for our students, the afternoon will be dedicated to playing their favorite board games. Students may bring to school their favorite board games.
 Announce Winner of the T-shirt Contest

Friday (Feb. 3rd) – No School! Enjoy the long weekend.

(Each student has written an essay on the Importance of Catholic Schools. The essays will be displayed in the hallways. Some students will share their essays with the school each day of Catholic Schools Week.)

BOOK FAIR HOURS

To encourage reading, OCES 4-6 Campus, will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair, January 30-February 2, during Catholic Schools Week. Each student will visit the book fair during the school hours. We hope you and your family will stop by the fair as well. You can visit the fair during school hours (see classroom schedule below) and during our special Family Pizza Dinner on Monday, January 30th, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM

All purchases benefit our school. Through the Book Fair we are also building classroom libraries. You can purchase books from the teacher’s “Classroom Wish List” and donate it to the classroom library.

Book Fair Dates: January 30 – February 2, 2012

Book Fair Hours:
Monday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Book Fair during Family Pizza Supper
Tuesday: 8:00AM – 12:15 (Closed 12:30 – 2:00 Quick Recall Competition)
2:30 - 4:30 PM (parents must accompany student after 2:30)
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:15 (Closed 12:30 – 2:00 Service Assembly)
2:30 - 4:30 PM (parents must accompany student after 2:30)
Thursday: 8:00 AM –1:50 PM (Closed for 9 AM Prayer Service) Last Chance! Students must
have money with them.

Classroom Book Fair schedule: Parents are welcome to accompany child during these times.

Monday: Students will preview books with individual class
Tuesday: 8:00 – 8:30 - 5D Ms. Brown
8:30 – 9:00 – 5C Mrs. Hardesty
9:00 – 9:30 - 4D Mrs. Luttrell
9:30 – 10:00 – 4A Mrs Clemens
10:00 – 10:30 – 5A Mrs Castlen
Wednesday: 8:00 – 8:30 – 6A Mrs Brant 1st Period Class
8:30 – 9:00 – 6D Mr Calhoun 1st Period Class
9:00 – 9:30 – 6B Mrs Marks 1st Period Class
9:30 – 10:00 – 6C Mrs. Coomes 1st Period Class
10:00 – 10:30 – 4B Mrs G. Thompson
Thursday: 8:30 – 9:00 – 5B Ms Jones
12:55 – 1:25 – 4C Mrs. M Thompson

Thursday at 2:00PM - Ms Sauer will start packing up the Book Fair to return to Scholastics.

Cafeteria Reminders
Please remember to keep a positive balance in your child’s account. Delinquent account letters go home with students every Thursday. Please check backpacks. Remember you can review your child’s lunch account or pay on-line.