Oct. 12
In this October 12th Edition:
- Important Dates
- Candy Competition Leaderboard
- National School Lunch Week
- Book Fair Sign Ups
- PTO Update
- 529 Essay Contest Details
- Lunch Menu & Choice Menu
Upcoming Events & Dates
- Sept. 28- October 17 Homeroom Candy Competition
- October 9-17 Trunk or Treat Wristbands for Sale (must have)
- October 13-17 National School Lunch Week- Volunteers!
- October 15 NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
- October 20-24 Book Fair- Volunteer opportunity
- October 20 Report Cards go home
- October 20 House On Wheels @ Opequon (K & 1st only)
- October 22 5:30-7:30 Trunk or Treat- Wristband required
Homeroom Candy Competition Leaderboard
As we prepare for our annual Trunk or Treat, we're asking for donations of candy or treats! The homeroom with the highest number of candy pieces will win a PIZZA PARTY! Some classes already have a head start. Donations can be turned into the classroom teacher OR placed in the candy monsters in the front lobby- but be sure to put your child's classroom teacher name on it or someone else will get the credit! :) Let's keep it going!
Current Class Totals:
Kindergarten: Sinclair 2457, Blackburn 1041, Carpenter 991, Olivo 730, Franklin 94, Lolley 94
First Grade: Ellis 2529, Stotler 2461, Jackson 647, Fontanilla 460, Arroyo 167
Second Grade: Reid 1515, Scheppler 1214, Mackey 1,179, Lewis 984, Nelson 790, Clark 45
PreK: Murillo 295, Foor 100
National School Lunch Week Read Alouds Oct. 13-10
Thank you to the parents who have volunteered to Read Aloud during our lunch periods this week! Please arrive no more than 5 minutes prior to your lunch time. If you're unable to make it, please let Mrs. Comer know. We have a nice selection of food/lunch related books ready for the week ahead.
*We do not have school Wednesday, and therefore will not need volunteers that day. Mrs. Comer has reached out to those that this impacts.
*You're welcome to sit with your child after reading, but we do ask that no outside purchased food is brought into the cafeteria. If you'd like to pack your own lunch to have here, you are most welcome to do that!
Book Fair is coming Oct. 20-24 and we need your help!
Sign up to be a Book Fair Volunteer! Help students select some good books and budget their money. Students will shop on their regularly assigned Library day! THANK you so much to all parents who have already offered their time!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DACAA2EA7FFC16-58401763-fall#/
PTO Update
529 Essay Contest! Win up to $5000
This is the 19th year for this successful contest. The timeline has been adjusted to better align with the academic year! The hope is that teachers will find value in using this contest in the classroom. Parents are able to complete the essay with their child at home as well. For more information, check out SMART529.com.
Entry Form & Details: https://www.smart529.com/resources/student-entry.html
Arrival & Dismissal Reminders
As a reminder, the front entrance is reserved for busses only from 8:00-8:45 & 3:00-3:45. All parent vehicles will drop off their student(s) by accessing Duke Street (by the water tower).
K-2 Morning Drop-off is from 8:20-8:40*
K-2 Afternoon Pick-Up is from 3:20-3:40*
Parents are not permitted to park and wait on school grounds.
Arrive no earlier than 8:15 & 3:15 for K-2 students.
Arrive no earlier than 9:00 & 3:00 for PreK students.
Drive slowly in the parking lot and comply with all posted signs and directives of school staff.
Have your car tag in your mirror or dash prior to entering the school lot.
Remain in your vehicle until a staff member can assist your child to/from the vehicle.
Ensure your child is ready to exit the vehicle when a staff member is ready.
Adults who arrive without a school-issued tag will be asked to show a photo ID.
Parents! Students have had a great opportunity to try new foods over the past few weeks. As a reminder, the choice offered M-F remains the same from week to week:
Monday's Choice is Soft Pretzel with Cheddar Dip
Tuesday's Choice is Chef Salad with Breadstick
Wednesday's Choice is Cheesy Pull Apart Bread with Marinara
Thursday's Choice is Cheeseburger with Toppings
Friday's Choice is Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets with Dipping Sauce
These remain an option for students throughout the week on each day. We continue to see lots of salad eaters!
Opequon Elementary School
395 East Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
304-267-3550
Rebekah Eyler, Principal
Kelly Comer, Assistant Principal