Week of December 5th
Information regarding the Little Paws Workshop went home earlier in the week.  The children will be making their gifts by purchasing crafts to make for their family.  Click on the following link to view the informational letter/order form for more information. http://www.oregoncityschools.org/images/stories/Little_Paws_Workshop.pdf  The Little Paws Workshop will take place during the school day on December 15th and 16th as well as December 15th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  

Kindergarten is collecting empty rectangular tissue boxes or medical glove boxes for an upcoming project.  If you would like to help out with this collection, please send your boxes to the office.

Mrs. Tilton's class won the Pizza Party from the Marco's Pizza Night last week for the most sales!

GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo powered search engine that donates a penny to Starr every time you do a search.  When you use their online shopping mall, GoodShop.com, you can shop at more than 2,500 top retailers and a percentage of your purchases will come back to Starr.  You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to Starr.  The website is www.goodsearch.com.  As holiday shopping gets into full swing, please consider use Good Search and Good Shop to support Starr School. 

Give Kids a Smile Day is Friday, February 3, 2012.  The Dental Center of Northwest Ohio is offering FREE dental care for children 18 and under.  Click on the following link for more information.  http://www.oregoncityschools.org/Starr-Home/give-kids-a-smile-day.html'

The next Parent Group Meeting is Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m. in the library.  All are welcome to attend.

 
Week of December 12th
Congratulations to Gracie Klatt and Scarlet Rice.  Their yearbook cover submissions were chosen for the front and back cover of the 2011-2012 yearbook.  We had 27 covers submitted for review.  Thanks to everyone who participated.  Gracie and Scarlet will get a free yearbook for a job well done!

The Parent Group earned $150.00 from the Marco's Pizza Night that was held in November.  Thanks for your support!  The next Marco's Pizza Night is January 19th.

Starr earned $285.22 through the Kroger Reward Program.  

The Little Paws Workshop will take place during the school day on December 15th and 16th as well as December 15th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  The order form for making crafts during the school day is due on Monday, December 12th.  Orders turned in after Monday may not be able to be worked on during the school day due to the advance organization necessary for this event.  Any unfinished craft(s) will be sent home as the students will only be scheduled 30 minutes to make their ordered craft(s) during the school day. 

There is a Parent Group Meeting on Tuesday, December 13th at 6:00 p.m.  All are welcome to attend. 

Starr School's annual food drive to benefit Oregon's Christmas Basket Project continues this week. 
Monday, December 12 - Cake Mixes, Frosting, Assorted Dessert Items
Tuesday, December 13 - Peanut Butter and/or Jelly
Wednesday, December 14 - Meals in a Box, Bag, or Can - Think Hamburger Helper
Thursday, December 15 - Canned Meats
Friday, December 16 - Potluck - Bring in any boxed/bagged/canned food item!

The lobby is already filling up with boxes of food!  Thanks for your support. 

Week of December 19th
Last week I mentioned that we earned $285.22 in the Kroger Community Reward Program.  Enrolling in Kroger Community Rewards is quick and easy.  Visit www.krogercommunityrewards.com to link your Kroger Card to Starr Elementary.  The program costs you nothing to join and Starr School benefits from your regular purchases.

The December Newsletter went out earlier this week.  Click on the following link to read the newsletter if you do not receive the newsletter via e-mail. 
http://www.oregoncityschools.org/starr-electronic-newsletters/mailing-view/288.html

The food drive the for Oregon Christmas Baskets was a huge success.  Mr. Marquette, the Committee Chair Person, wrote Starr School a letter that was read on the announcements Friday thanking Starr School for their generosity.  Mr. Marquette believes that this may have been a record year for Starr.  He said that our "mountain of food" was the largest it had ever been!  The generosity and kindness of the students, parents, and staff is truly heartwarming!  265 families throughout Oregon and Jerusalem Township will receive a food basket.  Thanks again for supporting this wonderful program.  

Starr Parent Group will be hosting a Family Carnival on Friday, January 13th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.   A flyer regarding the details of this event went home last week.  Volunteers are still needed for the Carnival.  There will be a volunteer meeting on Monday, December 19th from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Starr Library.  All are welcome to attend.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!  If you are unable to make the meeting and are interested in volunteering or have any questions, please contact Kimberly Friedman at 419-360-4405 or 419-754-9878.

Market Day orders being returned to school are due Thursday, December 22nd.  All internet orders are due Thursday, January 5th.  

In these last few days before school ends for Holiday Break, please encourage your child to remain on green each day.  I know that everyone is very excited to start break!  Unfortunately, this excitement can translate into behavior that may require a card pull.  Your support in this area will go a long way.  

Holiday Break starts on Saturday, December 24th.  Classes resume on Tuesday, January 10th.   

With the changing of the quarter taking place when we return from break, gym class will be ending and music will be starting again.  The students will have gym again during 4th quarter. 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family Happy Holidays!