Oswegatchie School Newsletter Phone: 860-442-4331 Office Fax: 860-447-6261 470 Boston Post Road, Waterford, CT 06385
Joseph Macrino Principal
September 21, 2018
Phone: 860-442-4331 Office Fax: 860-447-6261
Website: waterfordschools.org/osw Email: JMacrino@Waterfordschools.org
Message from the Principal
Oswegatchie Families, We have a very special week coming up at all of our elementary schools in district. On Monday, September 24th, we will begin our Start With Hello Campaign. Created by the Sandy Hook Promise Organization, Start With Hello is a weeklong initiative to promote a culture of inclusion and initiate positive relationships. Here is what Start With Hello Week will look like at Oswegatchie: Monday We begin the week with a whole school Town Meeting to introduce Start With Hello. This dovetails perfectly with our school-wide messaging related to Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind behavioral expectations. Fifth grade greeters will be in all hallways to welcome the other grades every day this week. Students will receive a secret buddy assignment. The mission will be to provide acts of kindness for their buddy throughout the week. Tuesday “Say Hey” Day Everyone will have name tags and will greet each other by first names to initiate and strengthen inclusion and positive relationships. Wednesday No One Plays Alone Day Students will make sure that everyone has somebody to play with. Thursday Secret Buddy Reveal Day! Secret buddies will by unmasked and classes will share the special acts that they experienced. Friday Completion of Positivity Wall Students will have completed an art project under Mrs. Hendrickson’s guidance throughout the week. Friday, the completed Friendship Quilt will be showcased in the cafeteria and classes will visit and discuss the week as a whole. SAFETY REMINDER: During morning drop off, please have your children exit from the vehicle door facing the building. Parents, please do not pass the other cars at drop off to pull up to the front of the building. These considerations are imperative to the safety of our students. Does your child need breakfast at school? We can help you out. Follow the link: menus SPANISH LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION OPPORTUNITY! Check the attached flyer
Breakfast/Lunch Menu September 24-28, 2018 Breakfast in Cafeteria at 8:20 am $2.00 Lunch choices include sandwich or salad $3.00 Menus subject to change
Monday Breakfast: Cereal, fresh orange Milk Lunch: Cheeseburger on whole wheat bun, baked beans, veggie cup with hummus, watermelon slice, Milk Tuesday
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Breakfast: Yogurt, graham crackers, applesauce, Milk Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli, wheat bread, mixed fruit,, Milk
Wednesday
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Breakfast: Sausage, egg, cheese on an English muffin, diced pears, Milk Lunch: Mac & cheese, seasoned green beans, garlic bread, fruit cup, Milk
Thursday
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Breakfast: Blueberry muffin, 100% apple juice, fresh orange, Milk Lunch: Italian dippers with marinara sauce & meatballs, romaine salad, cantaloupe slices, Milk
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Joe Macrino Principal Oswegatchie Elementary School Waterford, CT 860-442-4331
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Breakfast: -APPLE DAPPLE DAY– French toast sticks, fresh apple, Milk Lunch: Pizza, romaine salad with dressing, fresh apple, Milk
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Message from Food Service Department There is a 30 day grace period for free or reduced lunch. If your child receives SNAP or Medicaid he or she will be directly certified. You will be receiving notification from the Food Service Department. If your child was approved on family income, you must submit a new application before October 12th. Any questions, please call the Food Service Department at 860-444-5862. Thank you!
Oswegatchie School Events
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Waterford Youth Services and The United Way has given Oswegatchie School a few backpacks for students. If your child has a need for one please call the school office at 860-442-4331.
Harlem Wizard Game will be Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Waterford High School at 6:30 pm. Go to HARLEMWIZARDS.COM for ticket information. A Wizard player will come to Oswegatchie School on Tuesday, Sept. 25th at 1:45.
Autumn Begins Class Tee Shirt orders due in Office Cub Scouts Registration Night 6:00-8:00 Wizards assembly 1:45-2:10 Instructional Basketball Grades 2/3 ~5:00-6:15 Grades 4/5 ~ 6:30-7:45 Kindergarten Field Trip 9:10-11:00 Wizards game @WHS Instructional Basketball Grades 2/3 ~5:00-6:15 Grades 4/5 ~ 6:30-7:45 Grade 4 Art Field Trip 9:30-12:30 MCM Pie Fundraiser to go home today -No School—Columbus Day Instructional Basketball Grades 2/3 ~5:00-6:15 Grades 4/5 ~ 6:30-7:45
Class Tee Shirts The last day to order class shirts is Monday, September 24, 2018 Colors are first grade Blue, second grade Gold, third grade Green, fourth grade Red, fifth grade Purple $8.00 Cash or checks made payable to OSO
PACK 36 JOINING NIGHT SEPTEMBER 24TH, 6:00-7:30 OSWEGATCHIE SCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS WELCOME
Waterford High School Fundraisers