Week of January 9th
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!  The students will be back to school on Tuesday, January 10th.

The annual yearbook sale will begin as we get back from Holiday Break.  Be looking for information to come home with your child this week.  

Market Day pick-up will take place in the cafeteria at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11th.  

Grade cards will go home on Friday, January 13th.  

The 2nd quarter AR Assembly will take place on Friday, January 13th.  To qualify for the event students in grades K and 1 needed to earn 1 point.  2nd graders needed to earn 4 points.  Students in grade 3 had to earn 4 points.  4th graders needed to earn 12 points and 5th graders had to earn 14 points.  The requirements for the AR Reward Assembly reflect points above and beyond the minimum requirements established by the District and/or the guidelines set by your child's teacher through book reports and other class requirements.

Starr Parent Group will be hosting a Family Carnival on Friday, January 13th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Click the following link to see a flyer regarding the details of this event.  http://www.oregoncityschools.org/images/stories/docs/starr/Carnival_Flyer.pdf
Volunteers are still needed for the Carnival.  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.

It is very important that you follow the traffic pattern around the perimeter of parking lot during morning drop off.  Do not go against the flow of traffic when trying to pull out after being parked in the lot.  This blocks the entrance to the parking lot and restricts those trying to enter the parking lot to drop off their children.  

While students are unable to report to classrooms before 8:20 a.m., there are a few exceptions to this rule.  Students who serve on Safety Patrol or have made special arrangements with their teacher in advance are permitted to go to the classrooms previous to 8:20 a.m.

You can earn Starr School 100 Labels for Education Bonus Points by purchasing 5 participating products at Meijer from January 8th - January 18th.  For a list of participating Labels for Education products, please visit www.labelsforeducation.com.  

There is no school on Monday, January 16th due to the observance of Martin Luther King Day. 

Week of January 16th
Grade cards went home on Friday.  I hope you had an opportunity to review your child's progress.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child's teacher.  The classroom teacher will be able to address your questions or concerns best.

There is no school on Monday, January 16th due to the observance of Martin Luther King Day.

The yearbook sale ends on January 23rd.  Be sure to get your money in soon so you do not miss out on this only opportunity to order a 2011 - 2012 yearbook.  Click on the following link for more information: http://www.oregoncityschools.org/Starr-Home/yearbook-sale.html 

Marco's Pizza Night will take place on Thursday, January 19th.  Marcos will donate a portion of their sales that evening to the Starr Parent Group.  Be sure to mention Starr School when you order.  The class with the highest participation will win a pizza party.

Ohio School Pictures will be at Starr on Friday, January 20th taking group pictures and candid shots for the yearbook.  

There is a 2 hour delay for a staff inservice on Tuesday, January 24th.  School will start at 10:35 a.m.

There is a Parent Group Meeting on Wednesday, January 25th at 9:00 a.m.  All are welcome to attend!

Please start saving any unwanted clothing, household items and other treasures to donate to the Clay High School Academic Boosters Club Garage Sale on Saturday, March 3.  Drop off of these items will be Friday, March 2 only, from 4-8pm in the Clay cafeteria.  Items will not be accepted any other time.  Please keep the Clay High School Academic Booster Club in mind and be sure to stop in and shop on Saturday, March 3 from 8a – 1p. 

Week of January 23rd
The yearbook sale ends on Monday, January 23rd.  Be sure to get your money in soon so you do not miss out on this only opportunity to order a 2011 - 2012 yearbook.  Click on the following link for more information: http://www.oregoncityschools.org/Starr-Home/yearbook-sale.html

There is a 2 hour delay for a staff inservice on Tuesday, January 24th.  School will start at 10:35 a.m.

There is a Parent Group Meeting on Wednesday, January 25th at 9:00 a.m.  All are welcome to attend.  

The January Newsletter was sent out earlier this week.  Click on the following link to read the newsletter if you have not done so already.  
http://www.oregoncityschools.org/starr-electronic-newsletters/mailing-view/293.html

Enjoy our first measurable snow!  I hope the kids were able to get out and make a snowman or go sledding! 

Week of January 30th
The Starr Parent Group earned $243.00 from the last Marco's Pizza Night.  Mrs. Tilton's class was the winner of the pizza party for the class with the highest participation.  Thank you for your support!  

On Tuesday, January 31st, students will listen to a short presentation by the American Red Cross encouraging them to be a Pint Size Hero.  The program encourages students to invite parents, guardians, and other adults to give blood on their behalf.  Students will receive a flyer with information about the program and a Blood Donor Response Card.  Please ask your child for this important information.  The Blood Drive at Starr is March 1st.  

Thursday, February 2nd marks our 100th day of school.  Many of our classes participate in special activities on this day to celebrate this milestone.  

Grades for students in 2 - 5 will be updated in PowerSchool on Friday, February 3rd.  

Information regarding the next Parent Group Sponsored Family Night was sent home this week.  A Mom and Me PJ Party will take place on Friday, February 24th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Click on the following link to see the flyer.  
http://www.oregoncityschools.org/Starr-Home/mom-and-me-pj-party.html

Kindergarten is no longer collecting empty rectangular tissue boxes or medical glove boxes.  They have enough for their project.  They thank you for helping them out!