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Week of October 3rd
This week is Count Week. In the state of Ohio, the first full week of October is prominent in determining the amount of money that comes to each school district. The amount each district gets is determined by attendance in the first week of October. It is imperative that we have children in school each and every day in order to maximize their learning opportunities. During count week, having students in school every day maximizes the number of dollars that the district receives to provide those learning opportunities. Please pay special attention to your child’s attendance this week.
Tuesday is the 3rd grade reading achievement test. This test is given to the 3rd graders in October and late April/early May. Please made sure your child gets a good night's sleep, has a good breakfast, and leaves home with a positive attitude! Any student in grade 3 who arrive after 8:45 a.m. will remain in the office until testing has been completed for the day.
Join Oregon police officers, Clay High School athletes and mascots Eddie & Edna, and members of the Pedestrian Safety Task Force for International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 5. This is also the kick-off for Walking Wednesdays for the 2011-2012 school year.
Members from the Pedestrian Safety Task Force will be available to walk to and from school at the following locations:
· East Hampton gazebo (East Hampton Dr & Springtime Dr)
· Starr Ave & Bellcourt Dr near Beth Allen’s Florist
· Hermitage Ct (Yorktown/Oregon Village Apts) traveling on path to Starr Elementary
· Starr Ave & Coy Rd
Please have your child meet at one of these locations between 7:45am and 8:00am or meet up with the walkers if passing close by your home between these locations and school. Dress your child appropriately for the weather; we will walk rain or shine. If you have any questions or would like to become more involved with Safe Routes to School (SRTS), please contact Gina Veres at 419.291.5412 or
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Dress Code Reminder
All shirts or sweaters/sweatshirts should cover the shoulder. Off the shoulder shirts or sweaters/sweatshirts are not permitted to be worn to school.
Books-A-Million Educator Week began Saturday, October 1st, and runs through Friday, October 7th. Students to stop by the Customer Service counter to receive a 10% discount coupon off their purchases during Educator Week.
Girl Scout Information Parent/Guardian Meeting
Please plan on attending if you and your daughter are interested in Girl Scouting!
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Starr Elementary Cafeteria
Week of October 10th
At the present time we need volunteers who can donate 30 minutes or more a week helping 1st and 2nd grade students with reading. During the sessions the students orally read and discuss various stories with the volunteer. The students complete basic questions over the story (comprehension) and work on building vocabulary, language skills, writing skills, etc. The program is very beneficial. It not only provides one-on-one instruction for our students but also builds a support system between the community and school. If you are interested in volunteering please call Mrs. Tricia Soltesz at 419-693-0589 ext. 3020 or e-mail her at
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. When you contact her please indicate which grade level you would prefer to work with and what times you are available to volunteer.
A Save Around Coupon Book Sale will begin on Monday, October 10th. Each student will be sent home with 1 book. Please return the order form and payment for all orders or the unsold book to your child's teacher by October 24th. If only one book is sold, please keep your book and return only the money and order form. For every 5 books that are sold, you will get 1 free. If you don't sell the book, return the sample book loaned to you by the company. Please make checks payable to Starr Parent Group. All proceeds from the sale goes towards playground renovations. Each book costs $20.00. For each book sold, $10.00 is given back to Starr School. Even if you use a minimial number of coupons, it is very easy to get your $20.00 back in savings.
Fire Safety Week is October 10th - October 14th. Last week, the students were given fire escape plans to take home. It is very important that you sit down with your child and go over a fire escape route so everyone can get out of your house safely in the event of a fire. The plans are due back to school on October 19th. Any class with 100% participation will earn an extra recess!
I know that I am enjoying the changing of the seasons. The colors are beautiful and are gentle reminders that we need to dress for the weather. As the weather starts to turn colder this week, don't forget to have your child wear his or her coat to school. We do go out to recess each day. When your child has to be outside for 30 minutes, it can get chilly when he or she does not have a coat to wear.
Walk to school day was a huge success. We had over 100 kids walk to school on this day. This was a great kick-off for Walking Wednesdays which will continue throughout the 2011-2012 school year. Look for more information regarding regular Walking Wednesdays in the near future.
Orders for Market Day are due to school on Friday, October 14th. Phone and internet orders are due on Wednesday, October 19th. Pick-up for Market Day orders will be Tuesday, October 25th at 5:00 p.m.
The next Parent Group meeting is Monday, October 17th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the library.
Week of October 17th
There is a Parent Group Meeting on Monday, October 17th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the library. Everyone is welcome!
Phone and internet orders for Market Day are due on Wednesday, October 19th.
Friday, October 21st is the final day of 1st quarter. Grade cards will go home on Friday, October 28th.
Don't forget to have your child turn in his or her fire escape plan this week if you have not done so already. It is not too late.
The Save Around Coupon Book fundraiser continues this week. This fundraiser will end on Monday, October 24th. All proceeds will go towards playground renovations.
Student Council will be collecting used pillow cases to distribute to the children in Haiti. An Emergency Room nurse from The Toledo Hospital is going on a medical mission to Haiti in early November. In the part of Haiti where her team will be working, each child gets a pillow case in which to carry his or her belongings, much like the children in the United States would use a tote or book bag. Mothers also use donated pillow cases as carriers for their babies. Students can place any donated pillow case in the orange bucket that is set-up in the main lobby through October 24th.
The October Newsletter went out this week. Click on the following link to view it!
http://www.oregoncityschools.org/starr-electronic-newsletters/mailing-view/272.html
The 5th graders are invited to attend a Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 29th sponsored by the DARE program and Oregon Community and Family Coalition. Click here for more information.
On Friday, October 28th, the children will participate in a Halloween Costume Parade on school grounds and have parties in their classrooms. The parade will start at 1:45 p.m. with classroom parties immediately following the parade. Parties will end at 2:30 p.m. to allow ample time for visitors to exit the parking lots before the busses arrive. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled. Parents with students in K and Ms. Karen's class will be permitted to go to classrooms at 1:15 p.m. Parents with students in grades 1 - 5 will be permitted to go to classrooms at 1:30 p.m. This year we are asking that adult visitors to Starr School please refrain from wearing costumes. This is being put into place to increase the safety and security of our students and staff. Please look for more information to come home from your child's teacher regarding these events. Also, be sure to review the Halloween Costume Guidelines listed below.
Halloween Costumes
In order to ensure our Halloween parade is both a FUN and SAFE time for ALL students it is essential that everyone follow our school’s policy for Halloween attire.
Do’s and Don’ts for Halloween Costumes
DON’T
1. Do not bring any type of weaponry or anything that resembles weaponry. You will not be allowed to carry it.
2. Do not wear clothing which would be considered inappropriate (poor taste) for school. (Halter tops, showing of the midriff, overly short skirts or shorts)
3. Do not wear an overly “gory” costume.
4. No face masks! (With the students moving about the building, this is a safety precaution.)
DO
1. Do try to use sound judgement when selecting your costumes.
2. You may wear face makeup but it can only be applied at the time you’re preparing for the parade. Teachers are unable to apply face makeup for students. Parents - If you choose to come in and apply face makeup, it can only be applied to your child. Please refrain from applying face makeup to other students.
3. You may use hair gel or hair spray, but it can only be applied at the time you are preparing for the parade. It must be able to be washed out for the next school day. Any student who comes to school with hair gel or hair spray already applied will be asked to remain in the office until a parent can be contacted and either the product is washed out or the child is picked up from school.
Week of October 24th
This is going to be a very busy week at Starr School. Below is a glimpse into all the events that are going to take place.
K-Kids will be holding their first service project of the year. They will be collecting donations for United Way. All funds raised will stay here in our community. For a 25¢ donation, students can make a ghost lollipop with K-Kids members. This will take place Monday, October 24th - Friday, October 28th in the gym at arrival as well as during lunch, and recess.
The Save-Around Coupon Book Fundraiser ends on Monday. Please return the order form and payment for all orders or the unsold book to your child's teacher. If only one book is sold, please keep your book and return only the money and order form. For every 5 books that are sold, you will get 1 free. If you don't sell the book, return the sample book loaned to you by the company. Please make checks payable to Starr Parent Group. All proceeds from the sale will go towards playground renovations.
Student Council's pillow cases drive will end on Monday as well. Collected pillow cases will be distributed to the children in Haiti. Children use pillow cases to carry their belongings, much like the children in the United States would use a tote or book bag. Mothers also use donated pillow cases as carriers for their babies. Students can place any donated pillow case in the orange bucket that is set-up in the main lobby.
Grades for 2-5 will be updated in PowerSchool on Tuesday, October 25th.
Market Day pick-up will take place on Tuesday, October 25th at 5:00 in the cafeteria.
There will be a Haunted Hallway at Clay High School on Tuesday, October 25th from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. There will be scary hallways designed by each class and a kid friendly room with activities. The admission price is one pair of unused socks or gloves per person.
Thursday, October 27th is picture retake day. Students who did not participate in pictures during preregistration will have their picture taken on Thursday along with those who would like a retake. The 5th grade will also be having a group picture taken which will be the centerfold of the yearbook.
Grade cards go home on Friday, October 28th. This day is also the day Starr will celebrate Halloween. The children will participate in a Halloween Costume Parade on school grounds and have parties in their classrooms. The parade will start at 1:45 p.m. with classroom parties immediately following the parade. Parties will end at 2:30 p.m. to allow ample time for visitors to exit the parking lots before the busses arrive. In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be cancelled. Parents with students in K and Ms. Karen's class will be permitted to go to classrooms at 1:15 p.m. Parents with students in grades 1 - 5 will be permitted to go to classrooms at 1:30 p.m. This year we are asking that adult visitors to Starr School please refrain from wearing costumes. This is being put into place to increase the safety and security of our students and staff. Also, be sure to review the Halloween Costume Guidelines by clicking the following link.
http://www.oregoncityschools.org/starr-elementary/Starr/Starr_Home/
Next week is also Red Ribbon Week. See below for the list of daily events.
Monday - Students will be encouraged to wear black and white to school as the theme for the day is The Black and White Truth about Drugs. Students will receive a red drug free silicone bracelet to wear all week long.
Tuesday - Students will be encouraged to wear red to school. The theme for the day is The Redder the Better.
Wednesday - Students will be encouraged to wear mismatched clothes to school to demonstrate how things seem crazy when they don't work together. The theme for the day is Work with me to be Drug Free.
Thursday - Students will be encouraged to come to school dressed in professional attire. We must all work hard and prepare ourselves to do great things in life. The theme for the day is Dress for Success
Gym starts this week. Make sure your child wears tennis shoes or brings them to school on the days in which he or she has gym. Friday was the last day for music.
The 5th graders are invited to attend a Halloween Dance on Saturday, October 29th sponsored by the DARE program and Oregon Community and Family Coalition. Tickets must be purchased by Wednesday, October 26th. Tickets are available from the Starr School Office.
Strong communication is the key to a well functioning organization. I communicate with you through the monthly newsletter, the school website, and weekly parent e-mails. The teachers communicate with you through classroom newsletters, notes in agenda books/folders, PowerSchool, and grade cards. Please communicate with us before issues grow into problems. Always be sure to contact your child's teacher first if you have questions or concerns regarding your child's progress. The teacher will most likely be able to address your concerns best!
For more than 38 years, Labels for Education has been awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase from the Campbell family of brands. It’s a fun, easy program where students, families and members of the community work together for a common goal. Starr School participates in the Labels for Education Program. You can sign up at eLABELSFOREDUCATION.COM and instantly earn 250 Labels for Education bonus points for Starr School. Starr can then redeem any points earned for FREE educational merchandise and equipment available through the Labels for Education Program. Just click on the link below and follow the instructions. Thank you for your support!
http://www.elabelsforeducation.com/Sites/Campbells_eLabels/Page/HomePage
Week of October 31st
The Student Council will be having their annual Fall Box Tops for Education Collection this week. The students in the class that brings in the most Box Tops will be rewarded with a special treat. Student Council activities are funded with money raised from our Box Tops for Education collections. We get ten cents for each Box Top donated, and are grateful to you for collecting them.
We had 76% participation in the Great Escape program during Fire Prevention Week. Congratulations to the following classes as they had 100% participation.
1. Mrs. McGill
2. Mrs. Price
3. Mrs. Venia
4. Mrs. Tilton
5. Mrs. Mitchell
Thanks to all who participated!!
You can view the notes from the last Parent Group Meeting by clicking on the following link: http://www.oregoncityschools.org/starr-parents-group/Starr/Starr_Parents_Group/Meeting_Minutes.html
The next meeting is November 15th at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome!
The last Walking Wednesday will be Wednesday, November 16th. Walking Wednesdays will start again in the Spring.
The 5th grade will having a group picture taken on Monday, October 31st. This picture will be the centerfold of the yearbook. This was originally supposed to be taken on Thursday, October 28th but was cancelled due to rain.
During Red Ribbon Week, the students were able to participate in a door decorating contest. Mrs. Masell's class won the door decorating contest. They have won a pizza party sponsored by the Oregon Community and Family Coalition. The following classes were close runners-up and will be receiving a small prize:
Mrs. Kowalski's Class
Mrs. Hook's Class
Mrs. Mitchell's Class
Conferences are taking place all day on Thursday, November 3rd. There is no school for grades K - 5. Conferences are also taking place from 5:00 - 8:00 on Thursday, November 3rd and Monday, November 7th. If you do not have a scheduled conference time, please contact your child's teacher.
To our Wonderful AR Volunteers - The AR Assembly is on Friday; K, 2, & 4 are 1:30-2:00 and 1, 3 & 5 are 2:00- 2:30. The students will be participating in outdoor stations, so dress for the weather. More specific information will be coming this week.
The Save Around Coupon Book Sale has ended. Please be sure you either send in $20.00 for the book or return the unused books to school. Feel free to bring the unsold book or the $20.00 to your child's conference.
There is also no school on Tuesday, November 8th as this is a staff inservice day.
Happy Halloween! The parade and parties on Friday were a huge success. Thank you to those of you who were able to come in and share this special day with your child.
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