Barb Patton has appointed Megan Corbitt as Treasurer and Debby Barone as Assistant Treasurer for the remainder of the school year and until a new Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer has been elected for the 2012-2013 school year.
Olentangy Meadows Elementary School
Saturday May 5, 2012
9:30am – 11:30am
Registration begins at 9am
Please look for a “Relay Recess” form coming home in your child’s backpack. Although, it is not mandatory to RSVP to this event, if you know that you will be coming it would be helpful to get a count. Thank you and mark your calendars now for May 5th!
Do you enjoy eating at McDonald’s? Here is another great reason to go! McDonald’s is sponsoring McTeacher Night TONIGHT, April 17th. Enjoy a FAMILY NIGHT OUT at McDonald’s and help raise funds for Olentangy Meadows! The teachers and staff will be working at McDonald’s for the evening. Place your food order with… your favorite teacher or staff member!
When: Tuesday, April 17th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: McDonald’s located at 50 Meadowpark Ave. in Lewis Center (St. Rte. 23 by Walmart)
What: 15% OF ALL SALES and 100% OF ALL TIPS (in the tip jars) between 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. will be donated to our school by McDonald’s!! This includes drive thru window sales, so if you’re too busy to come in for the fun, you can always pick up dinner to go!
MAKE SURE TO SPREAD THE WORD AND TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS ABOUT IT!
*****Ronald McDonald will make a special guest appearance from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.******
*****There will be balloon animals******
Logo Wear orders are due this Thursday, April 12. Order forms went home with all students and were also in Kindergarten registration packets. This will be the last order placed for the school year. Thank you!
Just a reminder that our Evening with the Arts/Pasta Dinner will be Thursday, May 3rd not Thursday, April 12th. There has been some confusion with the date due to an old PTO calendar. Thank you for your understanding!
On Wednesday, April 11th. from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. you are invited to meet the finalists for the Olentangy Meadows Principal Position. Finalists will be making two presentations, one to a group of staff members and a second to a group of OMES PTO parents. The presentations will be approximately 30 minutes in length with 15 minutes to complete a feedback form. There will be a 15 minute break prior to the next presentation.
We will be looking for general feedback related to the five Ohio Standards for Principals listed in bold below. The benchmarks or indicators for the standards are listed beneath the standards. We will instruct the finalists to design their presentations to address how they will meet the expectations of the staff, students, and parents related to the these standards.
Standard #1 Principals help create a shared vision and clear goals for their schools and ensure continuous progress toward achieving the goals.
Principals lead the process of setting, monitoring and achieving specific and challenging goals that reflect high expectations for all students and staff.
Principals lead the change process for continuous improvement.
Principals anticipate, monitor and respond to educational developments that affect school
Standard #2 Principals support the implementation of high-quality standards based instruction that results in higher levels of achievement for all students.
Principals ensure that the instructional content that is taught is aligned with the Ohio academic content standards and curriculum priorities in the school and district.
Principals ensure instructional practices are effective and meet the needs of all students.
Principals advocate for high levels of learning for all students, including students identified as gifted, students with disabilities and at-risk students.
Principals know, understand and share relevant research.
Principals understand, encourage and facilitate the effective use of data by staff.
Principals support staff in planning and implementing research-based professional development.
Standard #3 Principals allocate resources and manage school operations in order to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Principals establish and maintain a safe school environment.
Principals create a nurturing learning environment that addresses the physical and mental health needs of all.
Principals allocate resources, including technology, to support student and staff learning.
Principals institute procedures and practices to support staff and students and establish an environment that is conducive to learning.
Principals understand, uphold and model professional ethics, policies, and legal codes of professional conduct.
Standard #4 Principals establish and sustain collaborative learning and shared leadership to promote learning and achievement of all students.
Principals promote a collaborative learning culture.
Principals share leadership with staff, students, parents, and community members.
Principals develop and sustain leadership.
Standard #5 Principals engage parents and community members in the educational process and create an environment where community resources support student learning, achievement and well being.
Principals use community resources to improve student learning.
Principals involve parents and community members in improving student learning.
Principals connect the school with the community.
Principals establish expectations for the use of culturally-responsive practices, which acknowledge and value diversity.
Thank you for your willingness to help us find the next Principal for Olentangy Meadows Elementary School.
Looking for more information about Olentangy School Splash Night? Click here: Splash Night
Let the challenge begin!
For Kindergarten through 4th grade, bring in your loose change for One for Books at the book fair!
Tuesday 2/21 = Pennies
Wednesday 2/22 = Nickles
Thursday, 2/23 = Dimes
Friday, 2/24 = Quarters
Monday 2/27 = Dollars
Tuesday 2/28 = Your Choice!
The GRADE that raises the most total money for One for Books wins FREE OPEN SEATING every Friday in March for lunch. The CLASS that raises the most money in each grade level gets to a pick a special for one day: PJ day, Hat day, Mix and Match day AND gets to go first on Friday for lunch for the month of March!
All funds raised toes to the One for Books program that puts books directly in the hands of kids in need, right here at OMES.
Thank you for your support!
WHO: Olentangy elementary students, their families and friends, and teachers!
WHAT: Water park fun for all ages! Amazing slides, lazy river, interactive fun tower of fun, & much more! Separate shallow play areas including small slides & more for the little ones (adult supervision required).
WHERE: Ft. Rapids, 4560 Hilton Corporate Dr. Columbus 43232, (614) 868-1380. www.fortrapids.com. Directions: I-71 to I-70 East, I-&70 to Hamilton Road South, cross over Hamilton Road at end of exit ramp (appearing to merge onto I-70 East), turn right on Truro Station Drive, turn left on Hilton Corporate Drive. Resort is on the left.
WHEN: Monday 2/20/12; 10am – 8pm (no school).
HOW: Pay at the door. To be eligible for the discounted rate, please contact Lisa (see below). Upon arrival, mention Olentangy & your last name. Late registrations/last-minute plans after 2/13 will be allowed as space permits, just check w/ contact first.
COST: Just $12 each (reg. $24)! Ages 3 and under are free!
FOOD: Food & snacks are available for purchase at the waterpark.
WAIVER: A waiver must be signed by each child’s parent; available at Ft. Rapids or from Lisa (see below).
CONTACT: To register, obtain a waiver, or ask questions, please contact Lisa Knapp @ lisa.f.knapp@gmail.com or mobile/text: 614.425.1549.
Hope to see you there!!!
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