The due date for all Reflections Projects is almost here! You have until November 3rd to submit your work of art in our Reflections contest for 2014. Please remember, this year’s theme is “The world would be a better place if…..”. For entry forms, rules, and additional details, please see our school’s Reflection website at https://sites.google.com/site/olivemarystittreflections/
School Programs
Reflections Workshop
A Reflections workshop is set for Thursday, 10/16, in the LMC during lunch recess for students to learn more about the different types of projects they can do as well as brainstorm ideas about the theme “The World Would Be A Better Place If…” To sign up, send an email with your child’s name, class section, and recess shift to Barbara Doulas at bdoulas@comcast.net and Jennifer Faley at jenniferfaley@yahoo.com.
Junior Great Books
We are beginning to plan for our Junior Great Books session that begins in January. 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will read various folktales from different cultures as well as classic and modern fiction stories. The Junior Great Books Program is designed for all reading abilities. Please email Julie Siegel and Christa Svienty if you are interested in joining JGB this year. Here is the JGB Enrollment form. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Fourth Graders to Perform at Open House
Our fourth grade students will present two music performances at our Open House on October 22nd. Students from Mrs. Helmann, Mrs. Beck and Mrs. Grimm’s classes will perform at 7:00 pm. Mrs. Yarbrough and Mrs. Christoforou’s classes will perform at 7:30. Please feel free to stop by the Commons to enjoy some singing.
Picture Day
Student pictures will be taken next Tuesday, 9/30/14. Please make sure and turn in your picture form as soon as possible. If your child cannot make this date, retakes will be taken on November 6th. Please contact Lisa Roudabush with any questions.
LMC Volunteers Needed
LMC volunteers needed in the afternoons. Come be a helping hand to Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Solak! Anyone is welcome! The time commitment is every other week from 1:20-3:30. If interested, please contact Jo at jolintavoelker@yahoo.com or Diana at dianamcneill@sbcglobal.net.
Reflections Program
This year’s Reflections Program is beginning now. This year, the thought-provoking theme is “The world would be a better place if…..”. For entry forms and rules, please visit our school’s Reflections website at https://sites.google.com/site/olivemarystittreflections/ or see the Reflections flyer for more details. Entries may be submitted anytime between now and November 3rd.
Art Awareness Volunteers Needed
The Art Awareness program needs YOU! Sections 1-5 (Orlando) and 4-2 (Yarbrough) are empty and many other sections need a second volunteer. The program presents 3-5 art pieces during the school year in 30-45 min sessions. Email or msg Kristin Meek with questions (zcurly1@hotmail.com). All presentation materials are provided through our website and materials in the LMC. https://sites.google.com/site/oliveartawareness/
Olive-Mary Stitt PTA Bike Rodeo
Tuesday, September 9, after school until 4:45pm.
This event will consist of a short bike safety presentation from the A.H. police department followed by skill stations. Participation in the Bike Rodeo is a requirement for all 3rd graders (and 4th and 5th grade students who have not participated in the past) to be allowed to ride their bike to school without adult supervision. The Bike Rodeo 2014 – Permission Slip is due by Monday, September 8 in the children’s classrooms. Also, please ensure that your child’s helmet is properly fitted prior to the Bike Rodeo.
