February 17, 2012
Dear Community Member, On behalf ofCONNECT to end violence,we would like to thank you if you have signed your name to the Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Petitions in the past. We would like to invite you to join us again in 2012. Massachusetts White Ribbon Day, A Men’s Initiative Project of Jane Doe, Inc.,will be observed on March 1, 2012. Massachusetts White Ribbon Day 2012 invites all men and women to participate in fostering change in societal attitudes and beliefs that perpetuate and make excuses for violence against women, promote safety and respect in all relationships and situations, and to build a network of resounding voices that will support and advance the initiatives and efforts of Jane Doe Inc. and its member organizations to promote the safety, liberty and dignity of survivors! (Jane Doe, Inc., 2012) We are asking you, as well as many of your influential peers, to sign our public petition which will be published in a major Martha’s Vineyard news source during the week of March 1, 2012. The Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Pledge is: “From this day forward, I promise to be part of the solution in ending violence against women.” Currently,White Ribbon Day is observed in over 47 countries worldwide. To showyour solidarity with the Massachusetts White Ribbon Day, we encourage you to participate in this event. For more information about theMassachusetts White Ribbon Day 2012 Campaign, call CONNECT to endviolence at: 508-684-8074 x103 or go on-line athttp://www.janedoe.org/whiteribbonday. PTO NEWS
Save the Date for our next "Drive-In" movie night on Tuesday, February 21st from 6:30 - 8:30pm in the cafe.
Join Us for a showing of "Emmanuel's Gift". Narrated by Oprah Winfrey, this documentary about character, perseverance and giving is a must-see film. Organized by April Knight, these evenings are for Oak Bluffs School families, friends and administration where an informative and insightful movie are shown followed by an open discussion. Bring your dinner and a cozy chair/beach chair. OBS PTO will provide popcorn and water. Every student that attends will receive a homework pass! Games Night is going to be Friday, March 16th. New Community Meeting format
SCHOOL BANKING
Students with 3+ deposits between January 30th and March 23rd are eligible for a drawing for a Harry Potter movie. On March 23rd,16 names will be randomly drawn from eligible School Savers across the country to receive one of the Harry Potter DVDs below. Tell your Super Savers they could win one or more of the following movies. A grand prize will be drawn from all 3+ Super Savers for a complete collector set of Harry Potter movies!
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001) 2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) 4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005) 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) 6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009) 7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I (2010) 8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part-2 (2011) | OB SPIRIT DAYFriday, Feb. 24 is Oak Bluffs School Spirit Day. Students will be encouraged to wear black and white or OB clothing the day before break.
MCAS SCHEDULE
March 20 - Grade 4 - Long Comp, Grade 7 - Long Comp
March 21 - Grade 5 Reading #1; Grade 6 Reading #1 March 22 - Grade 5 - Reading #2; Grade 6 - Reading #2 March 23 - ELA Make -ups March 26 - Grade 4 - Reading #1; Grade 7 - Reading #1 March 27 - Grade 4 - Reading #2; Grade 7 - Reading #2 March 28 - Grade 8 - Reading #1; Grade 3 - Reading #1 March 29 - Grade 8 - Reading #2; Grade 3 - Reading #2; Grade 4 - Long Comp Make-up; Grade 7 - Long Comp Make-up March 30 - ELA Make-ups May 8 - Grade 5 - Math #1; Grade 6 - Math #1; Grade 7 - Math #1 May 9 - Grade 5 - Math #2; Grade 6 - Math #2; Grade 7 - Math #2 May 10 - Grade 3 - Math #1; Grade 8- Math #1 May 11 - Grade 3 - Math #2; Grade 8- Math #2 May 14 - Math Make-ups May 15 - Grade 5 - Science #1; Grade 8 - Science 1 & 2; Grade 4 - Math #1 May 16 - Grade 5 - Science #2; Grade 4 - Math #2 May 17 - Math & Science Make-ups May 18 - Math & Science Make-ups May 21 - Math & Science Make-ups WELLNESS TIP
Have a PICKY EATER? TRY....
No. 1: Respect your child's appetite — or lack of one If your child isn't hungry, don't force a meal or snack. No. 2: Stick to the routine Serve meals and snacks at about the same times every day. No. 3: Be patient with new foods Your child might need repeated exposure to a new food before he or she takes the first bite. No. 4: Make it funServe broccoli and other veggies with a favorite dip or sauce. Cut foods into various shapes with cookie cutters. Offer breakfast foods for dinner. No. 5: Recruit your child's help At the grocery store, ask your child to help you select fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods. NOTES FROM THE NURSEnteresting facts to share. Thanks Ellen Berube for passing this information about sugar cereals. Good to know.
5 WORST Kids Cereals—based on % of sugar by weight
A BIG Thank you to: Jackie Giordano, Maureen Best, Kim O'Connor, Heather and Neil Yuhas, Leah and Jean for making the food table at the Talent Show work well last Friday. Hope the long weekend helps the colds and coughs. Remember RICE for those belly aches. It helped me! Be Well! DATES TO REMEMBERFebruary 10, 2012: Community Meeting @ 2:10
February 10, 2012: Talent Show |
