The CANDLES ARE COMING! The CANDLES ARE COMING!

Good job to those of you who participated in the recent candle/comfort food fundraising sale. Your enthusiasm is greatly appreciated. Orders will be arriving prior to Christmas break. They will come pre-packaged per student for easy disbursement.


Pasta collection has begun for the Pasta Dinner. Jake Wright should be commended for kicking off the collection by bringing in the first 5 boxes. We have only 170 to go!!! Please bring in your penne' pasta as soon as possible. Don't forget to check the "Pasta Meter" in the hallway upstairs.

Let the fundraising begin!!

Happy Fall!
Our first fundraiser has begun. Remember, it will be as successful as the effort you put into it. Participation is as always voluntary. Fundraisers are designed to help defray the costs of our field trips. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Students have been given brochures with available products. Profits from sales will be credited to individual student accounts to fund their trip fees.


1. "Celebrating Home"- Candles and related accessories, comfort food- dips, fondues, breads, and cookie mix

Sale Dates: October 28 through November 20th NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

Payments: Cash or checks are acceptable forms of payment. Checks should be made payable to Oxford Central School or OCS. Payment must accompany all orders.

Delivery Dates: Delivery is anticipated the week of December 14th and will most definately be in by our Holiday Break.

2. "Market Day"- The PTA has created a subgroup for 7th and 8th grade students to receive profits for sales of "Market Day" items. During "Bonus Days" students will receive credits for sales of pies and specific dessert items.

Sale Dates: through November 3 with pick-up November 12 between 7:30- 8:00 pm

ALSO!!! We have begun our pasta collection for the annual "Pasta Dinner" fundraiser. Our goal is to collect 175 boxes of "penne pasta". The "Pasta Meter" will be posted on the bulletin board outside the Ace Lab. Stop by and check out our progress. Watch for sales on "penne" in our local supermarkets. 12 packs of soft drinks are also requested. Remember the key to a successful fundraiser is participation. We need your help. Bring your pasta and soft drinks to Mrs. Carr.

Welcome back!!

The new school year is in full swing. Friends have been reunited, new teachers and classes have been introduced. We're off to what promises to be an exciting and productive year. It is important to remember that with each new year comes many new challenges and things to experience and learn. With focus and determination, I'm sure we can make this year a successful one. Remember to make good choices and apply what we often hear on our morning announcements, "Make it a good day (year) or not, the choice is yours!"

A new school year brings the creation of a new yearbook. Notices regarding advertising will be sent out within the next few weeks. 8th grade happiness ads wishing luck and success to the 8th graders will be available for parents and family members. Business ads to support our 2010 book are most welcome. Please see me or Mrs. Drechsel if you have any questions.

Pasta Dinner Fundraiser Meeting

We will be meeting Thursday, February 5, 2009 to discuss details for our annual "Pasta Dinner". Parents of 7th and 8th graders are requested to attend. The meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. Please bring both your ideas and enthusiam to help make this our most successful dinner ever!!

8th Grade parents are requested to stay after the fundraiser meeting to discuss details about the 8th grade Washington DC trip.

Please plan on attending.

OCS Yearbook

Photos are taken. Yearbook activities are in full swing. Deadline for Happiness Ads and business ads is fast approaching (January 28, 2009). 8th graders and 8th grade parents- Don't forget those baby pictures. New for 2009- students will be able to order their custom designed yearbook online. Details available soon.

8th Grade- Washington DC

Plans are continuing for our 8th grade trip. Dates have been set for June 3- 5, 2009. Further information to follow. Parents' meeting will be held to discuss details and pasta dinner fundraiser.

7th Grade- LBI here we come!

Dates are set. Reservations and plans have been made. May 27- 29, 2009. Parents' meeting coming soon to discuss pasta dinner fundraiser.