June is JUMPING!!
June is a busy month for us all trying to finish up the school year strong.
The seventh grade just came back from a very successful trip to LBI and Tuckerton. Students had a great time as they learned about our Jersey shore firsthand from bay men, divers, fishermen, and more. We were proud to donate a portion of funds raised at our Pasta Dinner to the Tuckerton Seaport to support their rebuilding efforts as a result of Hurricane Sandy.
Director Paul Hart graciously accepted our check presented by Amanda Reece and Cassidy Pierro. We also gave Mr. Hart one of our CORRECT buckets and explained that we wanted to recognize the people of our shore for their COURAGE and OPTIMISM (our first two core values). We toured the Seaport, learned about the history of life-saving techniques, and made flatties (decoys).
Thursday found us learning about New Jersey's maritime past from LBI's Maritime Museum curator Deb Whitcraft and her husband. In the afternoon we kayaked through the estuary. This was certainly a lesson in teamwork as well.
Our Friday adventures included the Barnegat Light Coast Guard Station, Viking Village (commercial fishing port) and of course... Old Barney (Barnegat Light State Park). It was certainly a worthwhile trip. Our seventh graders came back united and ready to conquer their 8th grade year!
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As June continues, so does testing, OCS testing that is. Our lower grades are working hard every morning this week to show all they've learned in both English/Language Arts and Math.
Mare projects are another focus as we finish up our school year. Students both upstairs and down are busy creating interesting projects to share with other classes.
In writing class, 7th graders just back from their LBI trip are writing about what they've learned and will share exciting information through discussions and PowerPoint.
8th graders have been busy preparing for their 8th grade Washington, DC trip. This is a perfect culmination to the year they have spent learning about Civics and how our government works.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
May News
May is a very busy month at OCS!
The NJ Ask keeps us on our toes! Remember to get a good night's sleep! Eat a healthy breakfast! Come to school with CORRECT courage and optimism knowing you are ready to do your best!
Good Luck to our NJ State Champion Archery Team as they travel to the NASP championships in Louisville, Kentucky. We are so very proud of you and your coaches.
7th Grade Estuary Studies Field Trip News....
We will be having an informational parents' meeting on Tuesday, May 21st. Please plan on attending. We will answer all your questions, present itinerary, and sign permission slips. Students may attend with their parents. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.
Trip dates: May 29, 30, and 31- Sea Pirate Campground, Tuckerton Seaport, NJ Maritime Museum, Viking Village, Barnegat Light Coast Guard Station, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park and more.
It is the perfect trip to put all that MARE training into action- our very own outdoor classroom.
Happy May!:)
The NJ Ask keeps us on our toes! Remember to get a good night's sleep! Eat a healthy breakfast! Come to school with CORRECT courage and optimism knowing you are ready to do your best!
Good Luck to our NJ State Champion Archery Team as they travel to the NASP championships in Louisville, Kentucky. We are so very proud of you and your coaches.
7th Grade Estuary Studies Field Trip News....
We will be having an informational parents' meeting on Tuesday, May 21st. Please plan on attending. We will answer all your questions, present itinerary, and sign permission slips. Students may attend with their parents. The meeting will begin at 6:00 pm.
Trip dates: May 29, 30, and 31- Sea Pirate Campground, Tuckerton Seaport, NJ Maritime Museum, Viking Village, Barnegat Light Coast Guard Station, Barnegat Lighthouse State Park and more.
It is the perfect trip to put all that MARE training into action- our very own outdoor classroom.
Happy May!:)
Thursday, April 11, 2013
April Events
Spring break may be lots of fun, but it's good to be back at OCS!!
April is a very busy month! There is so much to do and so much to learn!
As we head into our final marking period we need to remember to focus on finishing up school with strong grades and strong character!
As we continue with the "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On" campaign we will be learning more about Citizenship and Trustworthiness! These are two very important values here at OCS.
Our CORRECT Assembly will be on April 24th at 10:25 a.m. We will be completing our "total character work-out" led by our very own superheroes Kid Courageous, Cousin Optimism Correct, Respect Correct and Responsibility Correct. Get ready to do push-ups, jumping jacks, mountain climbers and more. Community members will be invited to share in our celebration of living a CORRECT life each and every day!
Our CORRECT celebration will showcase different CORRECT activities and recognize students that strive to show CORRECT character in all that they do. We will sing our OCS song, strengthen those CORRECT muscles, do our CORRECT cheers, give out awards..... So much to do!!
Mark your calendars! It is sure to be a very CORRECT day:)
Spring break may be lots of fun, but it's good to be back at OCS!!
April is a very busy month! There is so much to do and so much to learn!
As we head into our final marking period we need to remember to focus on finishing up school with strong grades and strong character!
As we continue with the "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On" campaign we will be learning more about Citizenship and Trustworthiness! These are two very important values here at OCS.
Our CORRECT Assembly will be on April 24th at 10:25 a.m. We will be completing our "total character work-out" led by our very own superheroes Kid Courageous, Cousin Optimism Correct, Respect Correct and Responsibility Correct. Get ready to do push-ups, jumping jacks, mountain climbers and more. Community members will be invited to share in our celebration of living a CORRECT life each and every day!
Our CORRECT celebration will showcase different CORRECT activities and recognize students that strive to show CORRECT character in all that they do. We will sing our OCS song, strengthen those CORRECT muscles, do our CORRECT cheers, give out awards..... So much to do!!
Mark your calendars! It is sure to be a very CORRECT day:)
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Happy Spring!
All the signs are there.... the sun is shining, daylight savings is back in effect, spring break is here, and yes~~ O.C.S.'s 7th and 8th grade classes held another successful Pasta Dinner!!!! Students, staff, and parents served over 480 dinners! We certainly had a spectacular evening! One of my 7th grade students even remarked that he had such a great time, he was disappointed he would have to wait another whole year to do it again.
Thank you to all who helped us put this special event together! It truly takes a "village" to put this on. This year's support from local businesses was extraordinary! A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Garland who helped arrange and collect many of those donations.
Please support the local businesses that helped our dinner succeed (a complete list will be posted on my next blog)!
Happy Spring Break!
Coming up... Our CORRECT campaign continues. Next week we will be learning more about the second "C" in CORRECT- CITIZENSHIP! Stay tuned....
All the signs are there.... the sun is shining, daylight savings is back in effect, spring break is here, and yes~~ O.C.S.'s 7th and 8th grade classes held another successful Pasta Dinner!!!! Students, staff, and parents served over 480 dinners! We certainly had a spectacular evening! One of my 7th grade students even remarked that he had such a great time, he was disappointed he would have to wait another whole year to do it again.
Thank you to all who helped us put this special event together! It truly takes a "village" to put this on. This year's support from local businesses was extraordinary! A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Garland who helped arrange and collect many of those donations.
Please support the local businesses that helped our dinner succeed (a complete list will be posted on my next blog)!
Happy Spring Break!
Coming up... Our CORRECT campaign continues. Next week we will be learning more about the second "C" in CORRECT- CITIZENSHIP! Stay tuned....
Thursday, March 14, 2013
March is for Empathy and Pasta Dinners Too!
The "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On" Campaign Continues.....
Moving on to March.... We have stretches for Empathy led by RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY CORRECT!
Our discovery of what EMPATHY means and why it is important to us began with a personal touch. Our EMPATHY Monday announcement showed a snapshot of what is going on in the lives of two of our teachers, Mrs. Lurz and Mrs. Kantz.
The teachers "on the air" conversation reflected the importance of our caring for each other and sharing each others' feelings- both good and bad. Mrs. Lurz expressed good luck and praise for the accomplishments and upcoming events as Mrs.Kantz's son swims his way through States at Bucknell this weekend. Currently ranked second, the future looks bright for Zach Kantz (move over Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps)! Mrs. Kantz returned sentiments of concern about Mrs. Lurz's son who is now at Army basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia. Expressing concern and caring about being separated from family. It's important for us to "put ourselves in someone else's shoes"! Another way to say is "your pain (or joy) in my heart."
We will continue with EMPATHY activities through mid-March. Ask me about "E"?
Pasta Dinner Updates
We had our 2nd meeting this week. More details have been ironed out. Thanks to the help of many- supplies and donations are coming in. We are still in need of Alfredo sauce, soda/beverages in 12 packs, and salad dressing. We have all the Penne' and red sauce we need. Our door prizes, mini-raffles are complete as well! THANK YOU PARENTS.
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS, we need to sell more TICKETS! Less than two weeks to go!!!:)
Moving on to March.... We have stretches for Empathy led by RESPECT and RESPONSIBILITY CORRECT!
Our discovery of what EMPATHY means and why it is important to us began with a personal touch. Our EMPATHY Monday announcement showed a snapshot of what is going on in the lives of two of our teachers, Mrs. Lurz and Mrs. Kantz.
The teachers "on the air" conversation reflected the importance of our caring for each other and sharing each others' feelings- both good and bad. Mrs. Lurz expressed good luck and praise for the accomplishments and upcoming events as Mrs.Kantz's son swims his way through States at Bucknell this weekend. Currently ranked second, the future looks bright for Zach Kantz (move over Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps)! Mrs. Kantz returned sentiments of concern about Mrs. Lurz's son who is now at Army basic training in Fort Benning, Georgia. Expressing concern and caring about being separated from family. It's important for us to "put ourselves in someone else's shoes"! Another way to say is "your pain (or joy) in my heart."
We will continue with EMPATHY activities through mid-March. Ask me about "E"?
Pasta Dinner Updates
We had our 2nd meeting this week. More details have been ironed out. Thanks to the help of many- supplies and donations are coming in. We are still in need of Alfredo sauce, soda/beverages in 12 packs, and salad dressing. We have all the Penne' and red sauce we need. Our door prizes, mini-raffles are complete as well! THANK YOU PARENTS.
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS, we need to sell more TICKETS! Less than two weeks to go!!!:)
Thursday, February 28, 2013
It's RESPONSIBILITY time!!!!
That means RESPONSIBLITY repetitions!
That's right, it's time for push-ups.
Our 2013 CORRECT CAMPAIGN is now focused on our core value of
RESPONSIBILITY. Students did push-ups to create a "physical" awareness on what it means to be responsible.
First thing Monday morning, Mrs. Bee (representing the PTA) and superhero Kid Courageous gave students and staff "something to think about" with CORRECT COMMENTS on RESPONSIBILITY. They asked….
"Do you get your assignments done on time?"
"Do you help your family with daily chores?"
"Do you maybe watch out for your younger brother or sister?"
And Wednesday was the work-out.... Everyone's favorite- push-ups!
The "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On" campaign continues with important "exercises" (both of the mind and body) on what RESPONSIBILITY means in our lives.
KID COURAGEOUS reminded us that RESPONSIBILITY means means looking inside yourself, and making RESPONSIBLE choices! In the words of COUSIN CORRECT to KID COURAGEOUS we are reminded that we are all part of the CORRECT CRUSADER team that should always strive to do the "right" thing.
KID COURAGEOUS-
That's right…There might not be an "I" in the word team,
COUSIN CORRECT-
But as you can see… there sure are two, in "RESPONSIBILTY"
KID COURAGEOUS-
One "I" for "I am responsible for myself."
And the other for "I show RESPONSIBILITY to others!"
RESPONSIBLITY activities will be our focus through March 8th.
ASK ME ABOUT R?
Pasta Dinner Update:
Tickets have been assigned to 7th and 8th grade students for sale. Tickets are the student's responsiblity! Any unsold tickets must be returned! Ticket price has been the same for the past 8+ years. Everyone ages four and up must have a ticket, including the 7th and 8th graders. Ticket price= $8.00
We will have dine-in and take-out dinners which will include pasta, salad, bread, and dessert.
Donations needed: Sauce- marinara, meat, and Alfredo
Soda/punch/iced tea (12 pack cans)
Italian salad dressing
Italian bread
Please help! Contact Mrs. Carr or Miss Stocker
That means RESPONSIBLITY repetitions!
That's right, it's time for push-ups.
Our 2013 CORRECT CAMPAIGN is now focused on our core value of
RESPONSIBILITY. Students did push-ups to create a "physical" awareness on what it means to be responsible.
First thing Monday morning, Mrs. Bee (representing the PTA) and superhero Kid Courageous gave students and staff "something to think about" with CORRECT COMMENTS on RESPONSIBILITY. They asked….
"Do you get your assignments done on time?"
"Do you help your family with daily chores?"
"Do you maybe watch out for your younger brother or sister?"
And Wednesday was the work-out.... Everyone's favorite- push-ups!
The "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On" campaign continues with important "exercises" (both of the mind and body) on what RESPONSIBILITY means in our lives.
KID COURAGEOUS reminded us that RESPONSIBILITY means means looking inside yourself, and making RESPONSIBLE choices! In the words of COUSIN CORRECT to KID COURAGEOUS we are reminded that we are all part of the CORRECT CRUSADER team that should always strive to do the "right" thing.
KID COURAGEOUS-
That's right…There might not be an "I" in the word team,
COUSIN CORRECT-
But as you can see… there sure are two, in "RESPONSIBILTY"
KID COURAGEOUS-
One "I" for "I am responsible for myself."
And the other for "I show RESPONSIBILITY to others!"
RESPONSIBLITY activities will be our focus through March 8th.
ASK ME ABOUT R?
Pasta Dinner Update:
Tickets have been assigned to 7th and 8th grade students for sale. Tickets are the student's responsiblity! Any unsold tickets must be returned! Ticket price has been the same for the past 8+ years. Everyone ages four and up must have a ticket, including the 7th and 8th graders. Ticket price= $8.00
We will have dine-in and take-out dinners which will include pasta, salad, bread, and dessert.
Donations needed: Sauce- marinara, meat, and Alfredo
Soda/punch/iced tea (12 pack cans)
Italian salad dressing
Italian bread
Please help! Contact Mrs. Carr or Miss Stocker
Sunday, February 17, 2013
RESPECT
The students and staff have embraced our "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On" character education campaign with enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn more about living a CORRECT life. In addition to all our lessons, buddy activities and work-outs, announcements are being made each week from community members and our CORRECT CRUSADERS to express the importance of CORRECT, not just in OCS- but in their lives in and outside of school. Here is our latest installment about RESPECT.....
Did you know that there is not one
single person in our school that is exactly like you? That’s right, not even if
you have a twin brother or sister, there is still no one exactly like you. Why is that you ask?
Because you have your own special
feelings, your own special ideas, and your own special way of doing
things. Everyone here at school is a
one-of-a-kind human being. That makes
everyone here special in his or her own way.
It is important for us to respect each other’s differences.
Today and every day, we need to treat
each other with RESPECT. Say kind and
helpful things to both those that are our friends and those that are not. Remember, no one ever made themselves a
bigger person by trying to make someone else look smaller. When it comes to RESPECT, we should all
remember….
RESPECT
is a lesson that we all should learn
RESPECT
must be given, before it’s returned.
Respect
is something given for free.
Respect
is about us….. and not just about me.
Respect
builds our character and defines who we are
Respect
sets the standard and raises the bar.
Living a CORRECT life is important to us all.
Pasta Dinner News:
Tickets should be available this week!
However, donations are desperately needed! We are in need of marinara and meat sauce, penne pasta, Italian salad dressing, Alfredo sauce, and bread. Please contact me if you can provide any of these items.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Optimism
February is the perfect month to turn our focus to the CORRECT trait of OPTIMISM. As we continue our "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On" campaign- the school is packed full of activities that keep our focus on living and learning the CORRECT way.
With the season's frigid blast, and indoor activities in full swing, it is the time many of us get those winter blues! Perfect timing to work-out our OPTIMISM muscles. Our CORRECT Crusaders led by Kid Courageous and Cousin Correct have been guiding us with announcements and activities reminding us that we need COURAGE to make the right choices and OPTIMISM to change challenges into opportunities and be the best we can be!
Fridays are super special days during our CORRECT campaign, they are the days that you can hear the entire school singing our CORRECT song..... We're actually getting pretty good at it! Our classroom buddies make the day even more special as we learn more about each of our core values. It is exciting to see the energy and excitement of our younger students working side by side with our upstairs middle schoolers. Just wait until you see those "bucket" notes! They're sure to brighten your day. Stay tuned.... we have lots more to cover... get ready for RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, EMPATHY, CITIZENSHIP, and TRUSTWORTHINESS.
7th and 8th Grade News: The Pasta Dinner is coming! We had our first organizational parent meeting for our annual Pasta Dinner.
SAVE the DATE!!! Wednesday, March 27 (snow date March 28)
We are asking each 7th/8th grade student to bring in 2 boxes of penne, 2 jars of Alfredo sauce, and a 12 pack of soda/iced tea. We are also looking for donations of marinara and meet sauce. Please contact me if you are able to make sauce or if you know of a business or restaurant that would like to assist us with supplies. Remember, many hands make light work.
With the season's frigid blast, and indoor activities in full swing, it is the time many of us get those winter blues! Perfect timing to work-out our OPTIMISM muscles. Our CORRECT Crusaders led by Kid Courageous and Cousin Correct have been guiding us with announcements and activities reminding us that we need COURAGE to make the right choices and OPTIMISM to change challenges into opportunities and be the best we can be!
Fridays are super special days during our CORRECT campaign, they are the days that you can hear the entire school singing our CORRECT song..... We're actually getting pretty good at it! Our classroom buddies make the day even more special as we learn more about each of our core values. It is exciting to see the energy and excitement of our younger students working side by side with our upstairs middle schoolers. Just wait until you see those "bucket" notes! They're sure to brighten your day. Stay tuned.... we have lots more to cover... get ready for RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, EMPATHY, CITIZENSHIP, and TRUSTWORTHINESS.
7th and 8th Grade News: The Pasta Dinner is coming! We had our first organizational parent meeting for our annual Pasta Dinner.
SAVE the DATE!!! Wednesday, March 27 (snow date March 28)
We are asking each 7th/8th grade student to bring in 2 boxes of penne, 2 jars of Alfredo sauce, and a 12 pack of soda/iced tea. We are also looking for donations of marinara and meet sauce. Please contact me if you are able to make sauce or if you know of a business or restaurant that would like to assist us with supplies. Remember, many hands make light work.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Do You Do Your Best to Be CORRECT?
Starting January 21st our character education 2013 campaign was launched!
The "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On" Campaign is this year's reminder to all students and staff about the importance of doing our best to live a CORRECT life. Students are being instructed through announcements, physical and mental character workouts, and cross-grade level buddy activities that aspiring to be COURAGEOUS, OPTIMISTIC, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBILE, EMPATHETIC, a good CITIZEN, and TRUSTWORTHY, will not only make a differenece in their lives, but in those at home, in their communities and in the world.
Incorporated with visits from Kid Courageous and Cousin Correct, we are singing our OCS together every Friday to show our support for CORRECT.
The enthusiasm from all provides even more evidence that the OCS way to do things.... is the CORRECT way.
Weeks January 21 and January 28 we will be learning about the importance of COURAGE in our lives....
Winston Churchill once said, "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."
Are you showing COURAGE in your life?
The "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On" Campaign is this year's reminder to all students and staff about the importance of doing our best to live a CORRECT life. Students are being instructed through announcements, physical and mental character workouts, and cross-grade level buddy activities that aspiring to be COURAGEOUS, OPTIMISTIC, RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBILE, EMPATHETIC, a good CITIZEN, and TRUSTWORTHY, will not only make a differenece in their lives, but in those at home, in their communities and in the world.
Incorporated with visits from Kid Courageous and Cousin Correct, we are singing our OCS together every Friday to show our support for CORRECT.
The enthusiasm from all provides even more evidence that the OCS way to do things.... is the CORRECT way.
Weeks January 21 and January 28 we will be learning about the importance of COURAGE in our lives....
Winston Churchill once said, "Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."
Are you showing COURAGE in your life?
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Happy New Year!
Welcome 2013!!!!
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on the past, moving into the future with refreshed enthusiasm and commitment to the school year. It is a time to focus on what went well and what improvements need to be made to make the 2012-13 school year be more successful than ever.
Starting mid-January we will begin our CORRECT campaign designed to bring focus to being CORRECT in all that we do. Students and staff will refocus on living and learning the CORRECT way by discovering exactly what CORRECT means to them and what they believe it should look like. We will kick-off with an exciting activity entitled "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On".
What a great way to begin the NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year everyone!!!!!
Welcome 2013!!!!
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to reflect on the past, moving into the future with refreshed enthusiasm and commitment to the school year. It is a time to focus on what went well and what improvements need to be made to make the 2012-13 school year be more successful than ever.
Starting mid-January we will begin our CORRECT campaign designed to bring focus to being CORRECT in all that we do. Students and staff will refocus on living and learning the CORRECT way by discovering exactly what CORRECT means to them and what they believe it should look like. We will kick-off with an exciting activity entitled "Talk It, Walk It, Pass It On".
- Mondays- "Talk It" will begin with morning announcements which will share thoughts and dictionary definitions regarding each of our CORRECT traits.
- Wednesdays- "Walk It" students and staff will work-out those character muscles aiming on building strong values in all that we do.
- Fridays- "Pass It On" a time to share with a buddy what having good character means to you. This is a time to be that role model, a champion of character and connect with a student in a different grade/class. We will share what the traits mean to us and sing our school Correct song together.
What a great way to begin the NEW YEAR!
Happy New Year everyone!!!!!
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