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This Week Around OHE:
- Feb. 9 Kindergarten Field Trip – Paramount Theatre – 11 a.m. - please wear class shirts on this Monday
- Feb. 10 5th Grade Field Trip – LBJ Library – 9 – 2 p.m. – Wiley & Ledbetter
- Feb. 10 Spirit Night at Craig O's
- Feb. 10: O' Henry Middle School Choice Sheet Info Session (elective sign-ups for incoming 6th graders), 8:30am or 6pm
- Feb. 12 Coffee with Small Middle School Principal & Counselor – 7:45 a.m. – Cafeteria
- Feb. 12 Valentine’s Party
- Feb. 13 Staff Development / Student Holiday
Coming Soon to OHE:
- Monday, Feb 16: Student Holiday / Parent-Teacher Conference Day
- Feb 27: Green Apple Deposit Day -- 7:10-7:45am -- Art Room breezeway
Peer Buddy Program Opening Now Available
by Ms. Schattenberg, OHE Faculty
A new program, called the Peer Buddy Program, was started this school year at Oak Hill Elementary School. The program is designed for typically developing three/four year olds to provide peer models or "buddies" for three/four year old children who are receiving special education services in the public school setting. Peer models have the opportunity to be leaders, be helpers, make new friends, and participate in activities such as art, music, physical skill building, group learning and story time with a certified teacher and teacher assistant. They also learn basic school routines. Children selected to be a peer model attend school from 7:45 to 10:45 AM, Monday through Friday. The program has been developed to ensure appropriate peer role models for our students with needs in the areas of speech/language, listening, and social and behavior; therefore, we do not charge a monthly fee. For more information about the program, and/or an application form, please contact Ms. Lauri Schattenberg, Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities Teacher, at 841-7847. Currently, there is an immediate opening for a peer buddy. Early plans for next school year can also be made.
Clint Small Visits OHE
The Clint Small Principal and Counselor will be coming to OHE on Thursday, February 12 at 7:45am. Please come meet and join them for coffee in the OHE Cafeteria. It will be a great opportunity to ask them any questions you might have regarding middle school or how the new middle school boundaries have impacted Small.
Let us know what your delivery preferences are for PTA communications!
Do you want to opt out of receiving PTA communications via paper?
Do you want to receive paper PTA communications in Spanish?
To let us know what your preferences are, fill out the form below and return it to
your child's teacher. *This form was included in the printed February PTA newsletter that went home with kids on Friday. Please fill it out and return it if you are interested. If you do not have the form, please print this out and return it. Thank you.
Child's Name ____________________________________________
Grade ________ Teacher _________________________________
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If you opt out of paper, make sure you are subscribed to the weekly e-newsletter so you do not miss any important communications. Subscribe at http://www.ohepta.org/.
If you do not return this form you will continue to receive PTA communications via paper in the language specified by your child's teacher.
Want to see your child's smiling face at school? Photos Needed!
If you have photos from school events listed below, please contact Jill Ivie at 632-6041 or e-mail
Want to see your child's smiling face at school? Photos Needed! If you have photos from school events listed below, please contact Jill Ivie at 632-6041 or e-mail jill.ivie@gmail.com. I can use printed photos (preferred) or digital files.
February events that we will need photos (preferably prints!):
- 5th Grade Field Trip to the LBJ Library - Feb 3, 4 and 10
- 100th day of School - Feb 5
- Spirit Day: 60s Day - Feb 6
- Spirit Night - Craig O's Pizza - Feb 10
- Valentine's Day - Feb 12
- Marathon Kids Final Mile - Feb 21
- Presentation of President units in the classroom - various dates
Photos still needed for events in the Fall:
- 4th grade visit from Author/Illustrator, Laurie Keller
- Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day
- Fire Safety Days - any grade!
If you like to scrapbook (or want to learn!) contact Jill at jill.ivie@gmail.com to help put together the Oak Hill scrapbook. Materials will be provided, we just need your time!
BookKids Bookmark Contest Now Open
The BookKids Bookmark Contest, hosted by BookPeople, is now accepting entries for this year's contest. Students in grades K-6 are encouaged to design bookmarks to complement the them "Be Independent." Winning bookmarks in each age group category will be professionally printed and distributed at the counters of BookPeople. Each winner will also receive a $25.00 BookPeople gift certificate. For complete details, download the entry form from http://www.bookpeople.com/marketing/BookmarkContest2009.pdf. Contact me, Ileana Abounader, at publicity@ohepta.org if you have any questions. I will be delivering any finished bookmarks that I receive by February 27th to BookPeople in time for the February 28th deadline. Last year several Oak Hill students were selected as finalists in this contest -- let's repeat!
60's Day at OHE!
by Melinda Cantu, Mother of a OHE 1st grader
Friday February 6, 2009 was the Oak Hill Elementary Student Council Spirit Day - 60"s day. What fun it was to see so many children and teachers dressed up for the day. I don't think I have seen so much tie dye "flower power" since the Austin Reggae Festival. What a great way to begin discussions about how important the 1960's were in this country. As we headed off to school, all dressed up, I asked my first grader what he thought was important about the 60's. He thought for a moment and said " well... Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream in the 60's". I was very impressed and asked how he knew that, he told me how he remembered it from school when they talked about Dr. MartinLuther King. I decided to take the moment to talk about the Civil Rights movement and the importance of it. I was so happy to be able to talk about something that I feel had a monumental impact on our world and how far our country has come - and I have to say my little boy looked very handsome in his love beads and glasses. As I left the school that morning, I remember what my son said as I walked out of his classroom. Holding up a peace sign he said "Peace Brother. "Boy.......weren't the 60's great?
First Graders Hold a Food Drive to Celebrate 100th Day of School
by Ileana Abounader
On February 5th Oak Hill students and teachers celebrated the 100th day of the 2008-2009 school year. This is a tradition that goes back many years at Oak Hill, a milestone that teachers typically use it to nail down various math concepts related to the number 100.
This year the first graders, led by Mrs. Calabrese started a new tradition for the 100th day – collecting 100 cans of food per class for the Capital Area Food Bank. Mrs. Calabrese described the event as follows:
"I got the idea because I was inspired by President Obama's call to Americans to participate in service to others during these difficult times. I also saw an article about how charitable contributions to organizations such as food banks are low at this time. I thought we could bring in 100 cans of food as a way of counting to 100, adding, and sorting in a meaningful way. The kids were very motivated to count and add cans each day and calculate how far we were from our goal. They also understood that they were doing something to help others."
Seven first grade classes participated in the food drive including Faulkner, Dillon, Mendrek, Hamelwright, Calabrese, Roberts, and Hernandez. All told they collected 716 cans of food – 16 cans over their goal! Way to go first graders and kudos to Mrs. Calabrese for coming up with such a grand way of celebrating the 100th Day.
Also for the 100th day, Mrs. Atkinson's second graders contributed, counted, and shared snacks in 10's to emphasize that 10 x 10 = 100. They used marshmallows and toothpicks in sets of 100 to build structures tinker toy style and the students had 100-piece puzzle races!
Mrs. Demos' kindergarten class pulled down 100 streamers, popped 100 balloons, had a special 100th Day snack, and made 100 day sunglasses, necklaces and hats. They also did things like jumping 100 times, staying quiet for 100 seconds, and taking 100 steps.
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OHE PTA Publicity Plug!
The OHE PTA Publicity committee has an immediate need for volunteers to write newsletter articles for the following events:
- Feb. 9, Kindergarten Field Trip – Paramount Theatre – 11 a.m.
- Feb. 10, 5th Grade Field Trip – LBJ Library – 9 a.m.
- Feb. 12, Coffee with Small Principal & Counselor – 7:45 a.m. – Cafeteria
- Feb. 12, Various classroom Valentine's Day Parties
- Feb. 17/18, 3rd Graders - Light Up Austin
- Feb. 21, Marathon Kids Final Mile – Burger Center – 9 a.m.
- Feb. 23, CAC Meeting, Library, 3 p.m.
- Feb. 27, Friday Morning Assembly; Afternoon Annex Assembly
To volunteer or for more information send email to Ileana Abounader at publicity@ohepta.org. |
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Principal's Corner!
Check it out... Mrs. Whistler had some interesting stuff this week:
http://principalblog.ohepta.org/
Silent Austion Donations?
by Susan White
The Carnival is just around the corner, as well as the annual Silent Auction. We will have some really great items for bidding this year, so don't forget to check it out! If any of you have anything you would like to donate to the auction, please call me at 892-3856 or email me at swhite@thompsoncoe.com
Silent Austion Donations?.
Thank you for your support in helping our school!
Reminder! Carnival Wristbands are now on sale.
Orders are due by February 20th. A form to use when ordering, as well as information about other opportunities for sponsoring the carnival, is available by visiting the "Forms" section of the Oak Hill PTA website. Please remember that wristbands will not be for sale at the Carnival - they must be pre-ordered. Questions? Call or email Katy Bourgeois (891-9194, katybourgeois@sbcglobal.net) or Hannah Neill (892-2935, hannah@ae-cpa.com)
Oak Hill Spirit Night is at Craigo's, Tuesday, February 10th. Dine in or take out! Tell 'em Thanks!!
Valentine's Day Card Drive Drop-Off in Teacher's Lounge
Thanks to all the classes who have volunteered to make Valentine's cards for kids in area hospitals! Please drop off all cards in the marked box in the teacher's lounge by the end of the school day on Tuesday, February 10th. Contact Ileana Abounader at publicity@ohepta.org if you have any questions.
Volunteers Needed for Spring Pictures!
Spring Pictures are scheduled for February 26th a Thursday. We need three volunteers for every 2 hour time block. If you are available to help, please contact Denise Rose at volunteer@ohepta.org. Thanks!
Yearbooks for Sale
YEARBOOKS GO ON SALE THIS MONTH. The Oak Hill Yearbook contains the people and events that create a year of memories. Order a yearbook so those memories can last a lifetime! The cost of a basic yearbook is $15. A new option this year will be to add your child's portrait and name on the front cover. What a great way to keep your child's yearbook from getting lost. This option will cost an additional $5 for a total price of $20. Flyers to order a yearbook will be sent home next week.
KEEP SENDING THOSE CANDIDS IN.
The Yearbook Committee needs DIGITAL candid photos for the collage pages. We need photos from the classroom, field trips, parties, music programs, student council installation, and other school events. Submit photos to the Yearbook Committee via email or CD. JPEG photos can be emailed to yearbook@ohepta.org. CD's should be labeled with YEARBOOK as well as your name and teacher's name. Send the CD to your child's teacher or place it in the yearbook mailbox in the teacher's break room. The deadline for submitting photos for the yearbook is Friday, February 20, 2009, but please start sending your pictures now. You don't want to be searching for that perfect picture shot the night before the deadline. Questions? Contact the Yearbook Committee (Jane Tumicki and Denise Rose) at yearbook@ohepta.org.
Join the PTA and help SUPPORT our school... including our communication efforts to get your information!
Oak Hill PTA Membership is underway! If you are new to Oak Hill, or if you did not take the opportunity to join the PTA in the fall, now is the time to do so. Take a minute to fill out the flyer sent home with your child. Please return it to your child's teacher with your check no later than February 27th. Come join our team of parents, teachers, and staff who work to make a positive difference in the lives of our children and community. For questions, please contact Liddy Zierer at 891-9845 or Karen Mauldin at 891-5353.
T-Shirts for Sale at the Carnival
Didn't order a t-shirt? You can purchase one for only $5 work of tickets at the Carnival General Store. If you want one before then, call Valarie at 899-2417.
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