Friday, October 13, 2017

October 13, 2017

Online Book Fair
Last chance to order from the Blue Oaks Fall Book Fair!  Extended deadline!  
Did you miss getting one of your favorite titles?  Were you so busy that you
didn't get a chance to make it to the in-school book fair last week?  Here is your chance to grab those last items that you wanted!  Just follow the link and
order by Sunday, October 15th. Your items will be shipped to the school and
delivered to your child's classroom for free! If your order is a surprise, email our Book Fair Chairperson, Amber McNinch, at amber_mcninch@msn.com, and she will make special arrangements with you. And, remember...
all proceeds go to our library!


Family Math Night is almost here! Please plan join us anytime during the event on Tuesday, October 17th. This is free family-fun event as we highlight our "STEAM" focus area of math. Alongside the parents; students of all ages will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of mathematics with a fun night of "Nifty Numbers". They may even try to find ways to challenge and stump all of you!
This is a fun and casual event that does not require you to attend from beginning to end so feel free to stop by anytime between 6:00 - 7:30 pm! Hope to see you there!


WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

Classes compete to win a Pizza Party at the end of the school year so support your class and
"Walk to School".
TK - 2nd Grade Class Standings
1st Place - Mrs. Kracke's Kinder Class
2nd Place - Mrs. Gibbs' 1st Grade Class
3rd Place/Tied - Mrs. Leeth/Mrs. Weiss' 1st Grade Class & Ms. Scott's 2nd Grade Class
3rd - 5th Grade Class Standings
1st Place - Mr. O'Connor's 5th Grade Class
2nd Place - Mrs. Launier/Mrs/ Hennessy's 5th Grade Class
3rd Place - Mrs. Corr's 4th Grade Class
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Mixed Bag Fall Fundraiser
Mixed Bag Fall Fundraiser catalogs came home today!  Check your student's backpack for two colorful Mixed Bag Designs catalogs full of fun, eco-chic reusable bags, totes, travel bags, kitchenware and more!  Students can sell in-person with the catalogs, or online to out-of-town family and friends.  There are lots of cool prizes to win!  

The money raised directly benefits Blue Oaks Elementary!

Blue Oaks Nature Bowl Team Applications Due October 19
Nature Bowl is an annual science based educational program for 4th & 5th graders that increases ecological knowledge and conservation literacy. In team settings, students eagerly learn about the environment while building teamwork skills and sharpening their creative and critical thinking abilities.  Blue Oaks will send a team of up to 9 fourth grade students and a team of up to 9 fifth grade students coached by Mrs. Wells.  The participants need to attend 20 after school meetings on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 pm November - April.

How to Become a Team Member
  • Turn in application and essay to Mrs. Wells by October 19, 2017. (See Afterschool Enrichment tab for application)
  • Once the application is received, student will receive a study guide for a test on October 23, 2017.
  • Top 9 scores in fourth grade and top 9 scores in fifth grade on the test and essay will be invited to participate.



Our school will be honoring the Nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign during the weeks of October 23rd- 27th. National Family Partnership provides drug awareness by sponsoring the annual National Red Ribbon Campaign™. Students will be dressing up each day during this week to spread awareness and show school spirit. Thank you for your support in this event.
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Monday
Let’s put hurtful words to sleep by wearing our Pajamas
Tuesday
Let’s Team up Against Bad Habits:
Wear sports gear from your favorite team or your own team jersey!
Wednesday
Proud to be Drug Free:
Wear Red in support of red ribbon week
Thursday
Cowboy up to make good choices:
Wear your favorite Wild West Attire
Friday
Be whoever you want to be just be drug free!
Wear your Halloween costume or Orange & Black!

This is the second year we are allowing costumes so please adhere to the following guidelines in regards to costumes to ensure the safety of all our students. No clowns, masks, face paint or accessories with costumes (like fake swords, etc.) Students must be able to sit at their desks and function in a classroom atmosphere. As always our greatest concern is for the safety of our students, therefore, please closely supervise your child's costume choice. Any student who arrives at school in an inappropriate or dangerous costume will be sent home to change and return to school.

ELKS LODGE & ROSEVILLE EMBLEM CLUB 2017 POSTER CONTEST
The Elks and Emblems of Roseville are sponsoring a poster contest for their annual drug awareness program, October 23-31, 2017. All 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students are invited to draw a poster (9”x 12” poster paper be available at your school site) All submissions are to be turned in to the District Office by November 10, 2017, late submissions will not be accepted. Please see the rules below for more details. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place at each school site. This year's winners and their immediate families will be invited to a dinner/award evening on January 24. 2018 at 6:00 pm.DRUG
2017 - 2018 ELKS POSTER CONTEST RULES
The theme for the 2017-18 contest is “What Heroes Do” and should somehow be incorporated into the posters.
Rules: The contest is open to all 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade students.
Poster paper: posters should be submitted on 9 x 12 inch paper (available in the office).
Judging will be based on the following:
• Closeness to the theme
• Neatness
• Originality
• Correct grammatical structure
Copyrighted characters are prohibited.
Each entry must have the following information on the back of the poster to be considered:
• Student’s full name
• Student's address
• Student or Parent/Guardian's phone number (Elks winning entries will be notified)
• School, location, grade

ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE IN THE BLUE OAKS OFFICE BY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017
OR
AT THE RCSD DISTRICT OFFICE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Family Math Night / Tuesday, October 17 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Walk to School Wednesday / Wednesday, October 18
Red Ribbon Week / Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27
Dinner Out at Blaze Pizza / Tuesday, October 24
NO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSED-STAFF DEVELOPMENT / Monday, October 30
NO SCHOOL/OFFICE CLOSED-STAFF DEVELOPMENT / Tuesday, October 31
Skate Night / Thursday, November 2 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
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