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Welcome to O'Hara (School logo created by Megan Stewart) |
| November EventsNovember 3 - Read:OutLoud Training (3 sessions from 8:15 - 3:30) November 3-7 - Tag Week November 3-14 - PTO Thanksgiving Basket Collection November 5 - Afternoon laser assemblies November 6 - Tom Diaz assembly November 7 - Report Card Distribution/Elementary Staff Begins Edline Uploading November 12 - Battle of the Books - 7:00 pm November 13 - Fourth grade music program - 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm November 17-21 - American Education Week - Parent/Student Lunches November 17-21 - O'Hara Book Fair November 24-25 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Early Dismissal at 12:00 noon November 26 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL for students November 27-December 1 - Thanksgiving Break December 5 - Dinner and a Movie Night, Kung Fu Panda | DINNER AND A MOVIE NIGHT PRESENTS: KUNG FU PANDA
DATE: Friday, December 5, 2008
TIME: Pizza will be served at 6:00 and 6:30.
The movie Kung Fu Panda will begin at 7:15.
PLACE: O’Hara Elementary Cafeteria and Auditorium
MENU: Pizza, 10 cut pizza is $10.00 and includes a 2 liter bottle of either Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, or Sprite.
MOVIE TICKETS: $4.00 eachOrder your tickets now! All dinner orders must be received by Wednesday, November 26. No dinners can be purchased after this date. Seating is limited!
To download an order form, click here or the picture above.IMPORTANT REMINDER: "Dinner and a Movie Night" is a family event, not a "Drop-off Activity." All students must be chaparoned at all times.Proceeds benefit the O'Hara Technology Fund. 
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The Pilgrims have landed and are celebrating Thanksgiving in Mrs. Charny's class. To see what all of the excitement is about, click the picture above. | 
Why are Lia and Caitlin stacking cans? They must have something to do with the O'Hara Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive. Click the picture to see more scenes from the day we assembled the food baskets. | 
"Pilot to co-pilot. Coming in for a landing at the fourth grade musical, 'On Wings of Song.'" Produced by O'Hara music teacher, Mrs. Goldsmith, the 4th grade students sang, danced and played Orff instruments that were way above the clouds. Click the picture to see more.
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DOGS AREN'T ALLOWED IN SCHOOL! Or at least that's what most people think. Charlie Brown (above) is not just any dog, but is a registered therapy dog owned by second grade teacher, Mrs. Booth. Click Charlie Brown to see more "doggone" pictures.
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On November 12th O'Hara Elementary hosted "The Battle of the Books." Here is a picture of the O'Hara team called "The Midnight Monkeys." Click the monkeys to see the results and more of the O'Hara teams. | 
Marco P. and his mother help O’Hara Elementary celebrate NEA’s 87th annual American Education Week with their annual parent-student lunches.
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| ............................................................................... | Tips for Preparing for a Parent/Teacher ConferenceHundreds of parents feel nervous about the first parent conference of the year, but remember that many teachers are just as nervous as you are. They need to tell you about your child's school progress in a very short time, they don`t know what questions you'll have, and their next parents may be waiting in the hall. Also remember that what you have to say is just as important as what the teacher says. The purpose of the conference is to SHARE information about your child so that the teacher can do his or her best job of teaching. You know your child`s personality best, so plan to tell a little about your child`s strengths, talents and interests. You know what would make your child feel motivated to work hard. This is information you`ll need to share. To make the best use of your short conference time, prepare ahead. Before the conference: - Ask your child what he wants you to talk about. (This strategy may clue you in to possible problems.)
- Decide whether or not to tell the teacher about any family problems that might be affecting your child's progress. (If your child has health problems, share them.)
- Write down any questions you have ahead of time, and prioritize your list in case time runs short. Be specific. You may want to know how your child gets along with others, or if the teacher has suggestions about encouraging friendships. You may want to know how your child`s progress is assessed. Is there a record book? Does the teacher keep examples of your child`s work in a folder or portfolio?
- Plan to leave a card for the teacher containing your home and work phone numbers.
During the conference: - Listen carefully as the teacher tells how your child is doing. Write down questions you have, if any, while he/she talks.
- Tell the teacher the things about your child that you want him/her to know.
- Ask your questions...both the questions you may have written down and questions you brought with you.
- Find out if there are any problems, and brainstorm ways to work on them together. Ask for specific ways you can help at home. Sharing and working together is what conferences are all about.
After the conference, don't forget to talk with your child about it. by Evelyn Petersen
(Ms. Petersen's nationally syndicated parenting column is carried in over 200 newspapers twice each week. As a family/parenting consultant, early childhood educator, Head Start consultant, and host of a series of parent training audio and video tapes, Ms. Petersen employs an approach of providing hands-on, nuts and bolts advice to parents across the country.) | 
Edline is a parent portal that can access key information at O'Hara such as grades (levels 3-5), calendar events, and homework.
MyNutriKids.com provides parents with a a secure and convenient method for adding money to their children's school meal accounts. 
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