Dec. 7
In this Dec. 7th Update:
- Congratulations to Mrs. Nelson, ACE award!
- Link to December Updates
- Holiday Shop Details
- Upcoming Events & Dates
- Joe Corbi Pick Up Details
- PTO Facebook Page & Meeting Invite
- Lunch Menu & Choice Menu
- Photo Storage
Mrs. Nelson is Berkeley County's A.C.E. Award winner!
At the most recent Board Meeting, Mrs. Nelson was named this month's A Caring Educator award recipient! Mrs. Nelson embodies the highest ideals of teaching-joyful, hardworking, and rarely seen without her signature smile (and the best laugh in the building!). Her positivity fills the halls and creates a warm, welcoming environment for everyone she meets.
Each day her classroom begins with a meaningful morning meeting, where she helps students build trust, connect, and start the day feeling supported. She guides her student with patience and clarity, helping them stay focused, understanding their learning goals, and grow with confidence.
🍋 We are incredibly grateful to have Mrs. Nelson at Opequon! 🍋
December Updates- keep up with what's happening
Sometimes we have a shift in our planned events, tune in to: https://app.smore.com/n/dmk3c for details that only apply to holiday happenings at OES.
Holiday Shopping at OES THIS WEEK
On Friday, students received information regarding Santa Shop happening this week during their art class! It included an envelope for planning purchases and a way to include cash or the vendor code. No checks will be accepted.
Students Shop During Art Class this week
Students will be shopping during their Art class the week of Dec. 8-12th. Please ensure that your child is prepared ahead of time with who they are shopping for and how much they have to spend on each person or in total.
Shopping Schedule
Monday: Nelson, Sampson, Blackburn, Clark
Tuesday: Murillo, Fontanilla, Sinclair, Scheppler
Wednesday: Foor, Stotler, Olivo, Mackey
Thursday: Carpenter, Jackson, Lolley, Reid
Friday: Ellis, Arroyo, Franklin, Lewis
Unique Opportunity to Shop without Cash!
This year, parents can 'preload' an online gift card (voucher) for students to be able to shop without cash. In order to do so, you'll need to visit: https://www.holidayshopvoucher.com/ and enter Opequon Elementary into the school name, pay with your credit/debit card, and enter an email and phone number that the voucher code can be sent to. The student MUST have the voucher code in order to shop without cash. This should be written on their shopping envelope & sent back to school. NO CHECKS.
A few volunteers spots remain!
We are looking for a few Santa's Helpers (volunteers) to assist student with shopping. We have an AM and PM session available. Please consider signing up to help with this fun shopping experience. Times are 8:55-11:00 & 12:55-3:00.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0545AFA728A2FCC16-60823755-santa#/
Upcoming Events & Dates
- December 8-12 Santa Shop during school
- December 11 PTO meeting@4:30
- December 16 Joe Corbi Fundraiser Pick Up 4-5 PM
- December 19 2 hour delay & Holiday Classroom Party
Joe Corbi Pick-up Dec. 16th
Save the Date of Tuesday, December 16th from 4:00-5:00. Joe Corbi fundraising orders will be available for pick up via the front bus loop beginning at 4:00. Opequon buses will continue need access to the front loop until 4:00. Please do not arrive any earlier than 4:00 as we will still have many students in the building. Pull up as far ahead as you can, we'll take your name (child's name), grab your order, and bring it straight to your car. :) Thank you for your continued support!
We continue to add to our PTO membership. If you're interested in joining, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher for a registration form. It's $5 to join and we have a lot of fun planning events and finding ways to connect with families. We've recently created a Facebook page to keep our families updated on what's happening! We'd encourage you to like and follow: https://www.facebook.com/share/1QZt1YREb1/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Our next PTO meeting is THIS THURSDAY, December 11th @ 4:30 in the library.
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!
In Case You Missed It
Trunk or Treat, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCyB2v
Costume Parade, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCziWk
Veterans Day, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCzVeA
Haircuts for the Holidays, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCB1zi
Turkey Trot, please visit: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCCjcY
Opequon Elementary School
395 East Road
Martinsburg, WV 25404
304-267-3550
Rebekah Eyler, Principal
Kelly Comer, Assistant Principal