I hope you're all enjoying a fantastic start to a fantastic summer!
Our school website is in the process of being re-designed, but it should be updated in the near future. Please check the website periodically for updated information. We have also created a school-wide email distribution list that will be used beginning this summer.
Here are a few dates that you will want to add to your calendar:
Wednesday, August 5- BILL DAY Please bring two current utility bills on this day for residency verification.
9:00-4:00
Wednesday, August 5- New Student Enrollment day
Monday, August 17th- 8:30-11:30 Meet the Teacher Day
Tuesday, August 18th- First Day of School
*Bill Day is something different this year. We ask that ALL parents bring their utility bills on this day. There will be several school employees taking bills and verifying residency so your wait won't be too long! This will really help us to finalize our enrollment for the 2009-10 school year.
Enjoy your summer!
Stacy Edwards
5/19/09
We're busy at Rose Union winding down a great school year! Ms. Orsack and Mrs. King have planned a great Antler Day for the kids and they are having a BLAST!
Just a few reminders.....
We still have yearbooks available. If you would like to purchase a year book you can stop by our office or send $25 to school with your child.
Thursday, May 21st is our kindergarten recognition ceremony in the gym at 9:15.
Thursday, May 21st is our 5th grade graduation ceremony in the gym at 12:00.
THURSDAY, MAY 21st IS OUR LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
HAVE A SUPER SUMMER!
5/14/09
ATTENTION 5th GRADE PARENTS:
Our campers are all fine this morning after a stormy night at Camp Classen. OG&E will be restoring power as soon as possible and all activities are on schedule!
5/12/2009
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS COMING SOON!
Our school board voted last night to change the district's last day of school to Thursday, May 21st. This decision is in compliance with the new state laws that allow schools to count hours in session rather than days. For more information please visit the district's website at www.deercreekschools.org.
The kindergarten recognition ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 9:15. All children should be in their classrooms at 8:45 in the morning. This recognition is for both A.M. and P.M. classes.
The 5th grade graduation ceremony will begin at 12:00 on Thursday, May 21st. There are many activities that will be taking place for our 5th grade students on this day. We would love for you to come and join us for an afternoon of fun! Check your child's backpacks early next week for a flyer with more information.
A great-big "THANKS" goes out to all of our parents who have volunteered to plan and organize these upcoming events!! We are looking forward to sharing these milestones with our kindergarten and 5th grade students.
Have a super week!
Stacy Edwards
5/7/09
Dear Parents,
We are so close to the end of the year, it's just unbelievable how quickly the days have gone by. This has been such a transition year for our school and I just want to thank you all for your support in my first year as principal. I want you
to know how much I have truly enjoyed being part of the Rose Union Family.
It's that time of year where I can really look back and reflect on how things have been done and how we can do things differently. I would love to get your input and hear your concerns if you have them.
I have gotten wonderful feedback from parents all year long. But I also know there are those of you out there that may feel differently and would like the opportunity to sit and visit. Please know that I am available anytime you would like to come and visit with me. I will be at Camp Classen with our 5th graders on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, but I will make myself available any other time. Please contact our office at 359-3188 to make an appointment, or you can pop in and see if I'm available.
Let's work together to make Rose Union the BEST it can be!
Stacy Edwards
Principal
Rose Union Elementary
5/5/09
Parents,
Please read the important message below regarding the H1N1 virus. We are in the process of disinfecting all areas of our school and taking necessary precautions. If you choose to check your child out of school it will not count against them. We will keep you informed of any and all new information as it arises.
Stacy Edwards
H1N1 Update
Today Deer Creek School District was informed that a pending case of H1N1 Influenza exists for a Deer Creek student. The specimen has been sent to the CDC for testing. At this time our schools have been encouraged not to close school by John Lowry, Oklahoma County Health Department, and we are advised to continue to monitor student health carefully. We are in close contact with the Health Department to ensure as best possible the wellness of our students and staff. We do, however, want to make our parents aware of this situation in order for them to make the best decisions for their families. School and related activities will continue until further notice. Please monitor our website and news for updates regarding this situation.
5/2/09
PTO reminder- our next PTO meeting will be Tuesday, May 5th at 9:00. Hope to see you there!
The NED show is coming to Rose Union Elementary. The NED show is a character development program that will be coming to Rose Union on Wednesday, May 6th for our 2nd-5th graders. The program will showcase yo-yo tricks and tie in a great message about working hard and doing your best! Yo-yo's will be on sale next week. An order form will come home in your child's backpack on Monday.
This coming week is Teacher/Staff appreciation week. Our homeroom moms have some great things planned for our staff. We have great teachers and staff members at our school and they are so appreciated!
Have a great week!
Stacy Edwards
5/1/09
Thank you all so much for coming out and supporting Rose Union Elementary at last night's carnival. We had a great turn-out and TONS of fun! We raised over $9,000 for our school! 100% of that money will go directly to classrooms for instructional materials.
I would like to say a special "THANKS" to all of our parents who so generously donated their time to help plan and organize this great event! Our PTO officers, homeroom parents, and moms and dads from all grade levels came out to help us put it all together. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for supporting our GREAT school!
Have a fantastic weekdend,
Stacy Edwards
Principal
4/29/2009
Rain or shine, we will have the carnival tomorrow evening! We are hoping the weather will cooperate, but plan to move everything in if it doesn't. :)
THANKS so much for the donations of drinks and prizes! We have plenty of those items, but still need baked goods for our cake walk.
I'm looking forward to great fun at the carnival!
Stacy Edwards
4/27/2009
Well, you've been hearing about it for a few weeks now, this is the week of our first-ever school carnival! Don't miss all the fun! It will be this THURSDAY night from 5:30-8:00. We will have games, a live band, hotdogs, cotton candy, a dunk tank and TONS of fun!!
Come and be prepared to bid on our teacher auctions. Our teachers are donating their time to take our top bidders and their friends to do some really fun activities. It should be a great time for your family and a GREAT fundraiser for our school!
Wristbands and tickets are on sale NOW! It's not too late!
HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!
Stacy Edwards,
Principal
Rose Union Elementary
Sunday morning at 8:30 is the Kids Marathon. If your child is planning on running here is some helpful information to help find the rest of the RU runners. The organizers of the run have set up the run in “waves” to run the race, each school is lined up alphabetically. We don’t know if we are listed as Rose Union or Deer Creek so look in both places, we are either wave 2 or wave 7. The race is on Robinson in between 6th and 5th street. We would like to all be grouped together by 8:00am. Ms. Nikkel will be there wearing her bright blue running shirt holding up a Rose Union/Deer Creek sign. Please wear your Rose Union running shirt or a Deer Creek shirt. Ms. Nikkel will also have her cell phone on so feel free to call if you need her. (834-3649) Feel free to run with us or meet us at the finish line!
4/24/09
Don't forget to order your wristbands and tickets for the school carnival! Wristbands are $15 pre-sale, notes went out earlier this week! You can turn those in Monday or Tuesday of next week if you haven't already ordered!
Have a great weekend!
Stacy Edwards,
Principal
GROVE VALLEY UPDATE:
May Newsletter
Dear Grove Valley Parents and Students,
As I write this article the building is on schedule to be completed in May. It is a beautiful building. I look forward to showing it to you in the month of May. In order to facilitate our student tours, we will need to have a temporary building occupancy. We have cleared dates with the superintendent, Director of Operations, Architects, and Construction Company. Below is the schedule for student tours.
May 14
Current kindergarten students who will be in first grade in the fall. Students will visit GV at 9:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m.
Current second grade students who will be in third grade in the fall. Students will visit GV at 10:30 a.m.
Current third grade students who will be in the fourth grade in the fall. Students will visit GV at 2:40 p.m.
May 18
Current first grade students who will be in the second grade in the fall. Students will visit GV at 9:30 a.m.
Current fourth grade students who will be in the fifth grade will have a special experience as the future leaders of our new school. They will be bringing their lunch for a special outing and tour. More information will be coming to you in the near future.
All parents and other new students, including upcoming kindergarten, will be given a tour from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. We will not have a permanent occupancy certificate so the tours will need to be the time the construction company has the building open.
Permission slips will be sent home in early May. There will be four staff members to supervise children during these tours.
Family Fun Night is just around the corner. Please plan to attend on Friday, May 15 from 6:00-8:00 pm. You will be able to meet the teachers. Food, and fun games are planned for the evening. In case of rain, or lack of temporary occupancy certificate, the site would be at the High School Alumni Hall. Tours of the building can't be done at the event due to the final inspection and permanent occupancy permits. The parent tour is listed above on May 18.Come support your new school and meet the teachers. They will be wearing their new Deer Creek T-shirts. A special thank you to the PTO in planning this fun evening.
Don't forget to visit our website and complete our parent survey. I will be meeting with the PTO very soon in planning for the following school year. Your input will help us in this planning session.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me at 348-6100, ext. 179. I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Debbie Straughn
Grove Valley Principal
4/23/09
COTTON CANDY MACHINE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We need a few volunteers to run the cotton candy machine on the night of the carnival (April 30th). If you are willing to volunteer for a shift, please contact Deanna @ 474-1687.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
4/20/09
A few important things.....
Our third and fifth grade students will be taking the CRT tests on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest and has a healthy breakfast to help them prepare for testing!
Our school carnival is just around the corner! April 30th is the big day! Flyers will go home on Tuesday of this week. Wristbands and tickets are now on sale, see the flyer in your child's backpack for more information. We have alot of great activities planned for the carnival! This is an important fundraiser for our school, so come out and support Rose Union Elementary!
We need donations to make our carnival a HUGE success! Please send the following items if you can!
Cans of POP (Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite)
Bottles of Water
BAKED GOODS FOR THE CAKEWALK
(please send baked goods on April 29th or
30th)
THANK YOU!!! It takes us ALL pulling together to make our carnival GREAT!
Secretary's day is this Wednesday! Don't forget to stop by our office and tell our wonderful secretaries how much they are appreciated! They do a great job of keeping our school running smoothly! THANK YOU KELLY AND MARYANN!
Have a wonderful week!
:) Stacy Edwards
4/15/09
Mrs. Tarron, our media specialist, is needing some volunteers to help laminate the cards in our new FROG kits. These kits were purchased through a Deer Creek Foundation grant and serve as great skill reinforcement for our students. The cards need to be laminated and cut out so that they will last for years to come. If you can help out with this, please stop by our media center or contact Mrs. Tarron @ tarronc@deercreek.k12.ok.us.
Have a great day!
4/14/09
Just a few reminders from Rose Union Elementary-
Today is our first stay of standardized testing. This is a great opportunity for our students to "show what they know!" They've worked so hard this year and will do GREAT on the CRT tests.
This year or 4th and 5th graders will be taking CRTs on the 14th and 15th. Our 3rd and 5th graders will be taking the CRTs on April 21st and 22nd. Students will not be participating in the ITBS test this year, instead we will be using the COGAT which will be administered early in May.
Our school carnival is coming up quickly! Tickets and wristbands will be on sale soon! Watch for notes to come home in your child's backpack.
We have had a great response in prize donations! Thanks to all of you who have donated small toys and candy...keep the prizes coming!
We would also like to ask for donations of canned soda (coke, diet coke, and sprite) and water bottles. The more donations we receive, the better the profit for our school! If you would like to help out by donating cans of soda or bottles of water, we would GREATLY appreciate it!
The carnival will be April 30th from 5:30-8:00. We hope to see EVERYONE there!
Our VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST is also coming up soon! We would like to celebrate all of our volunteers on Tuesday, April 28th at 8:15 in the media center. If you have volunteered at Rose Union this year in any way, you are invited to attend. Our volunteers are a tremendous asset to our school and this is just a small token of our appreciation and gratitude for all you do!! Please come and let us say THANK YOU!!!
Have a blessed week!
Stacy Edwards
Rose Union Elementary
4/08/09
Deer Creek Schools Foundation
Golf Marathon
Announcement Issue – April, 2009
What is the Classic 100 Golf Marathon?
It is an incredibly fun event, which will raise some serious bucks for the Deer Creek Schools Foundation. It is a way for golfers, both duffer and low handicapper alike, to rally support while doing something they will really enjoy - playing golf. When compared to a traditional golf tournament, golf marathons are more fun and substantially more profitable.
Each golfer who participates in the Golf Marathon will be required to do three things.
• Give A Day & Play golf at the golf course. Shotgun start right after breakfast.
• Sponsor yourself for at least $100. Your tax-deductible donation is payable in advance.
• Solicit sponsorships from family, friends, business associates etc... with a goal of raising an additional $24 per hole...that amounts to $2,500 each golfer can raise. So, you can see with a field of 40 golfers, each raising $2,500, we could reach our goal of $100,000. WOW! Just imagine how we can help the schools!
OK, "Gimme" the Details
The Deer Creek Schools Foundation Golf Marathon will be played on Friday May 15, 2009 at the Rose Creek Golf Club. The Marathon will give you a very rare opportunity to play on an exceptional golf course, almost by yourself, and complete the equivalent of a month's worth of golf in one day! Our day's agenda will be something like this...
• Breakfast at sunrise.
• Shot gun start.
• Flail away for at least 100 holes.
• Marathon stops when it either gets too dark to see, or the golf course staff runs us off.
• Smile a lot - you've done a great thing today!
How Do I Sign Up?
This is the easy part. Give us a call and we will provide any information you need. Or simply send an email to Richard DiAngelo and he will do everything needed to complete your registration. So, please join us!
Your Player Captain’s Contact Information:
Richard DiAngelo
(405) 818-2857
rjdiangelo@aol.com
4/6/09
Parents,
The new pink and black "Deer Creek Mom" shirts are in! If you ordered one, you may pick yours up from Deanna Roberts at the school anytime tomorrow (4/7/09) between 8:30am and 5:00pm. Order forms will be available for those that still want to order.
Thanks!
3/30/09
Parents, just a quick reminder....We are collecting donations of bags of candy and small toys for our carnival prizes. If you would like to donate, there is a drop-off box in the front lobby of the school. We are also taking donations of water bottles and canned drinks (preferably coke, diet coke, and sprite). Thank you for supporting our great school!
Here are some of the great things that are taking place this month, mark your calendars!
April 2- Spring Pictures :)
April 7- Kindergarten/ New Student Round-Up (tell your friends and neighbors)
April 7- 4:00 PTO meeting
April 10- Make up SNOW day (we do have school!)
April 14- Testing for 4th/5th grade students
April 15- Testing for 4th/5th grade students
April 21- Testing for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
April 22- Testing for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
April 28- Volunteer Breakfast: If you have volunteered at Rose Union this year, please plan to attend! We want to thank you for all you do for our school! (more info coming soon!)
April 30- School Carnivial 5:30-8:00
3/24/09
We have a fun opportunity for a few lucky students!
The High School boys' and girls' soccer teams are having matches this afternoon beginning at 4:00pm at the Middle School field and would love to have ball boys and/or girls help the team!
If you are interested in letting your child be a part of the team today, please call Amy Basic, 812.0864, at your earliest convenience.
Go Antlers!
3/23/09
Welcome back to school! I hope you all had a wonderful spring break! We only have nine short weeks left! It's hard to believe how quickly this school year has flown by!
Our book fair was a huge success! Here is a message from Mrs. Tarron, our media specialist:
We sold $9931.20 at our Rose Union Spring Book Fair. That’s $2799.36 in cash and new books for our media center! Thanks go to all of our wonderful parent volunteers who worked to make our fair possible and to our super R.U. students who supported our library through their purchases! Thanks again!!!
WE GREATLY APPRECIATE OUR GREAT PARENTS!!!
Have a wonderful week!
3/20/09
NOTARY NEEDED!
We need parents that are notaries to volunteer for our Kindergarten Round-up on April 7th. If you are a notary and are willing to notarize enrollment forms for Kindergarten Round-Up, please email me at edwardss@deercreek.k12.ok.us. We will greatly appreciate your help!
THANKS!
Stacy Edwards
3/12/09
Thanks so much for coming out to parent/teacher conferences this week! It's always great for us to have the opportunity to share the progress children are making at Rose Union.
Just a couple of quick reminders....
NO SCHOOL TOMORROW- Friday March 13th
Next week is Spring Break- March 16-20
Have a FABULOUS spring break!
3/09/09
It was great to see so many Rose Union families at the Creek Classic on Saturday! What a fantastic community event!
Just a couple of reminders....
This week is parent/teacher conference week. We will be holding conferences on Monday and Thursday evening from 4:00-7:00. If you have not scheduled a conference, you can contact your child's teacher to get one set up. Communication is very important to your child's success!!
I would like to thank all of the parents who are working together to provide dinner for our teachers during parent-teacher conferences. THANK YOU SO MUCH!! OUR AMAZING PARENTS ARE TRULY APPRECIATED!!!
We WILL NOT have school on Friday, 3/13/09. This is NOT one of our snow make-up days.
Next week is spring break! There will be NO school on March 16-20. ENJOY!!!
Have a fabulous week!
Stacy Edwards
3/04/09
The new DC shirts/clothing items are in! If you ordered a shirt or other item from our RU Spirit Store, you may pick those things up in the lobby on Thursday after school. They will also be available for pick up during the Creek Classic Events on Friday and Saturday.
I hope to see you ALL at the Creek Classic!!!
3/01/09
Correction.....it's March, my dates were wrong!
Wow! It's already March! It's true that times flies when you're having fun! I am GREATLY enjoying my first year as the principal of Rose Union Elementary and can't wait to find out what spring has to offer for our great school!
Here are a few things that you will need to know to get through March successfully....
Monday, 3/2 The "Science Guy" will hold a kick-off assembly for all students k-5th grade. He will demonstrate his hands-on experiments and promote his upcoming after-school program. This is a program that will be offered during the spring, right here at Rose Union Elementary. Check your child's backpack this week for flyers and more information regarding dates, times, and pricing.
Tuesday, 3/3 DON'T MISS THE MARCH PTO MEETING BEGINNING AT 9:00! All homeroom parents (and any one else interested!) are encouraged to come so that we can plan our spring carnival. We've had GREAT responses regarding game sign-ups. I am looking forward to working with each of you to make this carnival a BLAST for kids!
Wednesday, 3/4 Group Pictures :)
Saturday- 3/7 @ 9:00 is the Creek Classic (you can read messages below for more information!) Last year, Rose Union had more participants that any other elementary school! Let's plan to show up again to support DC schools!
3/9 and 3/12- Parent/Teacher conferences from 4:00-7:00
*Please plan to conference with your child's teacher- communication is very important to our students' success!
3/13- NO SCHOOL
3/16 through 3/20 SPRING BREAK....ENJOY!!!
Have a fantastic week!
Stacy Edwards
Principal
Our Spring Book Fair is fast approaching and we need lots and lots of help to make it a success! If you can help at the fair for 1.5 to 2.5 hours
anytime Monday through Thursday, March 9-12, please sign-up on the library door or give me a call at 359-3188-326 to choose a time. Thanks!!!
Cindy Tarron
Media Specialist
Rose Union Elementary
2/26/09
It’s Time for the
2009 Creek Classic!
Next Saturday, March 7th
9:00 a.m.
Register ASAP online or through your school. Register the whole family!
We are starting a traveling trophy this year to reward the DC school with the most entries!!!
The Creek Classic Steering Committee is still looking for sponsors. Will you be a sponsor or do you have a business that you would recommend we contact? Bring in the most sponsor money and you will win a $100 gift card to Best Buy. Call Leslie Ellsworth at 359-9614. Help us put more money into our classrooms.
Creek Classic Market
Friday, March 6th from 3 to 7
Early Packet Pick Up
Middle School Practice Gym
Shopping, Manhattan Pizza, listen to the band, Lost and Found, visit booths sponsored by our CC supporters, jewelry, DC Spirit Wear, bake sale, clothing, and more.
www.deercreekclassic.com
We are now accepting nominations for 2009-10 PTO officers. If you are interested in nominating yourself or a friend, please contact Lisa Hill @ bkeepersok@yahoo.com no later than March 2nd. A slate of candidates will be approved at Rose Union's March PTO meeting on March 3rd.
A quick reminder that the 2nd Grade Informance will take place on Thursday. Children report to their classrooms at 6:30 and the Informance will begin in the gym at 7:00.
Thanks and have a great day!
Rose Union Parernts,
The 2009 Creek Classic is fast approaching and it is time to get our volunteers in place. CREEK CLASSIC 2009 IS MARCH 7th. The race begins at 9:00 am.
We need volunteers for the following:
Registration Table (7:30 am)
Check In Table (7:30 am)
10K Timers
5K Timers
Direct Parking and Traffic
Start Line
Finish Line
Bikers To Lead Race
We also need Creek Classic Market volunteers Friday, March 6th for the following shifts:
2:30-5:00:
1. Timing Chip Table
2. Pre-registered Packet Pick Up
3. Registration (for those who
haven't registered)
5:00-7:00:
1. Timing Chip Table
2. Pre-registered Packet Pick Up
3. Registration (for those who
haven't registered)
Please let Shelly Crull, Volunteer Coordinator, shelly@crull.com, or any of the Rose Union PTO officers know if you are interested in volunteering this year! It takes an army and we need you!! Come be a part of the tradition and excitement!!
Lisa Hill
RU PTO VP
bkeepers@yahoo.com
341-7242
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2/17/09
5th Grade Parent Night at Deer Creek Middle School
February 24th , 2009
Middle School Cafeteria
5th GRADE IMPORTANT INFORMATION INVITATION
We are hosting three different parent information meetings so that you can begin the enrollment process. You will be given information on the following topics:
Electives available for 6th grade
Enrollment appointments
Pre-order school supplies
Curriculum information for sixth grade
DATE: Tuesday, February 24th
TIME: Prairie Vale 6:00 p.m.
Rose Union 7:00 p.m.
Deer Creek 8:00 p.m.
A brochure will be coming soon containing information on curriculum and enrollment.
2/15/09
April 30th is our first-ever school carnival! We will have a planning meeting on March 3rd at 9:00 and we need your help! We invite YOU to get involved with planning our carnival! EVERYONE IS WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!!! 100% of the proceeds will go DIRECTLY to classrooms!
Homeroom parents, Please check your child's backpack for a blue note regarding the carnival planning meeting. We will need your help in working with your classroom teacher to prepare a class game!! Please plan to attend this meeting if at all possible!
Thank you for your support of Rose Union Elementary!
Stacy Edwards,
Principal
2/13/09
JUST A REMINDER....WE DO HAVE SCHOOL ON MONDAY! :)
Future Grove Valley parents: Nominations are being taken for PTO officers at Grove Valley. If you or someone you know are interested in running for office, please submit the name and the office you are seeking to Karla O’Hara at karlaohara@cox or 285-1826 by February 20th. The officer slate includes President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.
2/12/09
Parents,
Thank you all for your patience and support during Tuesday's weather event. Please know that at the first sign of bad weather we begin taking action to keep children safe! We have put some procedures in place this year to make our severe weather plan more effective and efficient. Our goal is to move children as calmly and quickly to the safe room as possible and then to keep them calm and safe until the storm blows over.
On Friday, 2/13/09, the TAK emergency team will be visiting all DC schools to look at our current safety procedures, drills, routines, and building/grounds. They will analyze the things we are doing now and make suggestions on measures that we can take to make RU an even safer environment for children. I'm not sure what time they will be visiting, but please be aware that they will arrive in their emergency response vehicles. Please do not be concerned if you see emergency response vehicles parked in front of the school on Friday.
When you get a chance, thank your child's teacher for the amazing job they did on Tuesday of keeping children calm and safe!
Have a great day!
Stacy Edwards
A note from the Superintendent....
School will be in session on the following dates:
Monday, February 16 (Make Up Day for 1/27/09)
Friday, April 10 (Make Up Day for 1/28/09)
Friday, May 22 (Make Up Day for 1/29/09)
1/31/09
Correction to my previous schoolnotes....We will have school on February 16th.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
February 3- 4:00 PTO MEETING/Board Candidate Forum
February 10- School Board Election Day
February 13- Class Valentine Parties (Grades 2-5 will begin at 2:45, K-1 times to be announced)
February 16- Snow Make-Up day, we do have school
February 18-9:00 Sequoyah Breakfast
February 25- 5th grade Writing Test
We are planning our first ever Rose Union School Carnival! We will be holding a planning meeting with all of our homeroom parents on March 3 at 9:00 in conjunction with our PTO meeting. We welcome ALL parents to join us for this meeting!!! The more involved you are, the better our carnival will be!!! WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!!!
The carnival will be on April 30th.
Have a great week!
Stacy Edwards
1/30/09
Good afternoon! I hope you enjoyed some extra family time over the past couple of days! It just wouldn't be a true Oklahoma winter with out a good ole' ice storm!
Thanks for your patience on Monday with our transportation and dismissal. Children's safety is always our TOP concern!
Many of you asked why we didn't release early on Monday. One of the main reasons that most school districts do not release early any more is because of the safety concerns regarding busing children home to empty houses in the middle of the day. Some parents have jobs that require them to work regardless of weather conditions. ANY time that you feel that your child's safety is at risk and you prefer to pick up early from school due to inclement weather, we support your decision 100%.
We WILL have school on February 19th and April 10th. The third day will be made up at the end of the school year.
Have a great day!
Stacy Edwards
1/26/09
School has been cancelled for tomorrow (Tuesday, January 27, 2009) due to inclement weather. Please watch the local news/DC District website for future information.
Stay safe and stay warm!
Stacy Edwards
1/22/09
Deer Creek Schools Foundation
Hosts
School Board Candidate Forum
February 4, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Auditorium at Alumni Hall
Don't forget, the candidates will also be at our next PTO meeting, Februrary 3 @ 4:00.
Hope to see you there!
1/19/09
I hope you all have enjoyed a long weekend with your children! This week at Rose Union we will have the Geography Bee on Tuesday at 10:10 in the gym.
We are still looking for volunteers to help get our library set up for A.R. You don't have to make a long-term volunteering commitment! If you have an extra hour, stop by the R.U. library and Mrs. Tarron will put you to work labeling books! She has everything set up in a basket to take the guess work out of the job for our volunteers. WE APPRECIATE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Mark your calendars now! February 3rd at 4:00 is our next PTO meeting! We want you to get involved!!! Our school board candidates will be at this meeting to discuss the upcoming election. We also want you to support your child's classroom teacher. Sign in when you attend the PTO meetings and the class with the most parents represente will win the "Penny Pot!" We encourage you to attend our PTO meetings and get more involved in our great school!
Have a wonderful week!
"Chess Club is meeting this Wednesday, January 14th. The children are ready to start learning more strategy about the game, and that is going to require regular volunteers to help. If you are able to volunteer on a regular or semi-regular basis, please e-mail me at
means1@sbcglobal.net. You do not need to know how to play chess to
volunteer! We just need parental supervision.
I will be out of town on the 21st so we will not meet then. We will start back with our weekly meetings on January 28th. E-mail me with any questions or concerns! And thank you for considering volunteering for the club!
MJ Means"
Deer Creek Schools
Wo r k s h o p A n n o u n c e m e n t :
This parent/teacher workshop is specifically designed to address
the issues associated with disciplining children of all ages.
Redistricting Worries?
This workshop will be followed with a parent
meeting to discuss how redistricting will effect
special education programming. We will
discuss student placements and transfer options.
This will be a good time to have a conversation
about specific student needs for the
2009-1010 school year.
Special Services Department
20701 N. MacArthur Blvd.
Edmond, OK 73012
Phone: (405) 348-6100 ext. 159
Fax: (405) 359-3181
Meeting Location
High School East
Commons Area
Contact person: Dr. James L. Rose
Deer Creek Schools
1/7/09
Chess Club Parents/Guardians:
There will NOT be any chess club today, it will resume on Wednesday, January 14th.
Thank you,
Stacy Edwards
1/07/08
Deer Creek families:
It is once again that time of year for our celebrated community event and district-wide fundraiser, the Creek Classic. The Creek Classic is a 10K, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run held at the Deer Creek Middle School. It is a USATF sanctioned race and one that is highly respected by running clubs throughout Oklahoma. Runners from across the state, along with Deer Creek families and friends, anticipate this annual event. The 13th Annual Creek Classic will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2009 and begins at 9:00 a.m.
The funds raised from this event are divided per capita among our six schools, including our new elementary school, Grove Valley. Last year’s race raised over $40,000 for our schools. Every penny goes into our classrooms and has purchased technology equipment, additions to curriculum, stage and sound equipment, playground enhancements and many other needed and useful materials and equipment for our schools.
Please put this date on your calendar, Saturday, March 7th, 2009! Here are just a few of the ways you can participate and support our school in a big way:
(1) Be a Creek Classic sponsor. See our website, www.deercreekclassic.com for more information and the benefits of being a sponsor.
(2) Sign your family up for the race or the fun walk.
(3) Volunteer to be a part of the planning team. It takes a large number of people to make this the successful event it has been for the past 12 years.
(4) Host a booth at the Creek Classic Market.
This will be the 2nd year for the Creek Classic Market. It is held in the Middle School gym during packet pick up on Friday, March 6th from 3:00 to 7:00 and on Saturday morning before and during the race. The Market is an awesome opportunity for your business to promote or sell a product. Space may also be purchased to sell items such as food, jewelry, school apparel, etc. Clear Channel Communications, our media sponsor, will be on hand to hold drawings and make it a high energy community event.
Each person entering the Creek Classic will receive a t-shirt, a free breakfast provided by the Track Team Boosters, and a goody bag. You can find all of the entry form information on our website. We will also be sending home a registration form with each student in the near future.
Again, the website for the Creek Classic is www.deercreekclassic.com and contains any information you may need to be a sponsor or sign up for the race. For questions or more information, you may contact the Executive PTO President and Race Director, Karla O’Hara at 285-1826 or karlaohara@cox.net.
Please plan now to join the Deer Creek community, teachers and students to make this exciting annual event a huge success. Say yes to our kids and help us put more money into our classrooms and into the future of your child’s education!
1/06/08
Second message for the day.....
Deer Creek Schools Medication Information
2008-09
1. All medication must have written parent permission on file in the school before any medication will be administered.
2. Prescription medicines must be brought to school in the original prescription container labeled with the date, name of physician, name of the student, name and dosage of the medication, direction for administration and the name and phone number of the pharmacy.
3. Over the counter medications must be brought to school in an unopened, original manufacturer’s container with the original label intact.
4. All medication will be kept in the school clinic regardless of student’s age.
5. Exceptions are made for Asthma and Life threatening conditions, which may be carried by a student after the school, receives the form signed by the parent and the physician stating that it is necessary for the medicine to remain with the student.
1/06/08
School is in full swing this morning at Rose Union Elementary! I enjoyed our winter break, but was excited to get back to the business of learning!
We have so many exciting things taking place for this second semester of school. One of which is the introduction of the Accelerated Reader program to our students. This is a program that is designed to boost reading fluency, improve reading comprehension, and encourage students to become life-long readers.
This semester will be an "implementation" period where students will have the opportunity to really get into A.R. and understand what it's all about. Look for a flyer to come home later this week with more information about A.R. at R.U!
Are you looking for ways to volunteer and get more involved at our great school? I have two wonderful opportunities for you!
We need A.R. volunteers! We would like to have several parents/grandparents volunteer to work in our library to help mark books with A.R. labels. The classroom teachers (younger grades) will also need some help in the computer lab with helping children get logged into the A.R. program and take the tests.
If you are interested in helping out in the media center, please contact Cindy Tarron at tarronc@deercreek.k12.ok.us. If you are interested in helping out in the classrooms, please contact your child's teacher.
We will also begin having Popcorn Fridays very soon! We need volunteers to come up and help out with popping and distributing popcorn to our students. If you're interested in helping, please email me at edwardss@deercreek.k12.ok.us and I will help get you plugged in!
Here are some things you can look forward to in January:
Jan. 12- 5th Grade Spelling Bee at 10:15
Jan. 13- Report Cards go home
Jan. 15- 1st grade Informance- 6:30
Jan. 16- Pee Wee Spelling Bee for grades 2-4
Jan. 19- NO SCHOOL
Jan. 20- Geo Bowl
I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and extra time with family!
Have a wonderful week!
Stacy Edwards
12/18/08
Dear Rose Union Parents,
Here we are at the end of the first semester of school! Wow, how time flies! I want to take this opportunity to say "thank you" for all of your support during my first semester as principal at our great school! I am truly enjoying the daily challenges and rewards that go along with being an elementary principal! Every day is a new day when you're working with 600 children...there's never a dull moment, that's for sure! I feel blessed to hold this position and to be part of such an incredible community.
On a different note...you may have noticed the fire trucks in front of the school this afternoon or heard stories about the incredibly loud alarms! Not to worry, there was no fire or even smoke. It turns out that our return vents are dusty and it triggered the alarms. Our maintenance department and the security company are getting things taken care of so that we can have a much more peaceful day tomorrow!
Don't forget, tomorrow is Pajama Day!
Sing along will be at 2:15 and parties will begin at 2:45.
I hope you all have a wonderful winter break!
Happy Holidays!
Stacy Edwards
12/16/08
Parents, there will be no Chess Club today, Wednesday, December 17th. Chess Club will resume on Wednesday, January 14th.
Thank you,
Stacy Edwards
12/11/08
A few quick notes from Rose Union:
We will have pajama day on Friday, December 19th as we "Dream of a White Christmas!" Children are encouraged to wear their warmest p.j.'s!
Our Spirit Store is having a Big Clothing Blowout Sale. Everything must go to make room for new 2009 styles. Sweatshirts $10, T-shirts $5. We will be open in the Lobby Dec. 18th from 3:00 to 4:30 and Dec. 19th from 1:30 to 4:30. If you have any questions call Deanna Roberts 474-1687.
We would like to thank our Deer Creek Foundation for awarding our school with the following grants:
Accelerated Reader Blast Off ($ 2,990.00)
Kindergarten Science Enrichment ($ 1,131.00)
3rd Grade: Leaping into Literacy ($ 1,513.00)
Frog Kits Reading & Math Systems ($ 782.00)
Math Mountain ($ 835.00)
Math Wrap-Ups ($ 3,250.00)
Our teachers did an amazing job of putting together grant applications for materials that will directly impact the learning of students! We GREATLY appreciate the foundation and the Deer Creek patrons who have contributed so generously to the eduction of our children! THANK YOU FOR YOU SUPPORT!!!
We will begin using the Accelerated Reader program at Rose Union in January. I realize that there are mixed feelings out there regarding this program, but rest assured we have been planning for months for the implementation of Accelerated Reader at Rose Union. Before beginning the program, we wanted to take the time to work collaboratively to address some of those concerns. We want A.R. to be used to MOTIVATE and ENCOURAGE students to gain a life-long love for reading. We have some great ideas in place for establishing student-driven goals and providing alternatives to typical A.R. tests. I will be sending out detailed information regarding Accelerated Reader and how it may look a little different at our school.
Stay warm and have a wonderful day!
Stacy Edwards
12/08/08
Good Monday Morning! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! The weather was great over the weekend, but things are going to get cold and blustery this week! Don't forget to send your children with coats, hats, and gloves.
All lost and found items that are left over the winter break will be donated to a local charity. Please stop by, or remind your child to stop by,"lost and found" to collect their missing items.
We are still collecting items for The Edmond Hope Center. Donations of non-perishable foods and other necessities (toothpaste, soap, deoderant, etc..) are greatly appreciated. There are drop boxes located in our entry way. All items will be delivered on Dec. 19th.
Below is a message from Toni Jones:
Dear Families and Deer Creek Staff Members,
The Technology Long Range Committee would like your input on issues that greatly impact the district over the next 5-10 years. Would you please take 5 minutes and watch the video clip below, and then click on the link to take a 7 question survey. It’s very short, but it will provide us with a wealth of information! Thank you in advance!
Video Clip (5 Minutes) That Showcases a Model High School and Where We Would Like To Be in 5 Years….click on the link, then click on the blue circle on the bottom right, click on the middle arrow to begin the clip
Thank you for your input! Deer Creek Long Range Technology Task Force
Have a wonderful week!
Stacy Edwards
12/04/08
A few notes from Rose Union.....
Don't forget we are collecting donations for The Edmond Hope Center. Non-perishable food and other necessities (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc) are greatly appreciated! There are drop-off boxes in the lobby.
BOX TOPS
We will draw names to give prizes weekly per grade level to kids that bring at least ten box top. They should place them in a bag and mark with their name, teacher's name, and their grade. Thank you.
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
SATURDAY DECEMBER 6TH 2008
GET YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE
-TAKE IN A MOVIE
-WATCH THE FOOTBALL GAME
-OR JUST RELAX
Drop off @ 6:00 - Pick up @ 10:00 PM
LOCATION: OLD HIGH SCHOOL GYM
$20 per child: make checks payable to DC Athletics
Hosted by DC Basketball Booster
Basketball Players will be there to supervise & play with your kids!
Pizza & Drinks - Games, Crafts, In-door Bouncer and lots of fun.
Bring your friends and come hang out with us!
Last minute drop off welcomed Saturday night!
Kindergarten – 5th Grade
12/01/08
Happy Monday! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Here are a few reminders for this week....
- PTO meeting in the media center, Tuesday
December 2 at 4:00
- Rose Union Choir Concert
Tuesday, Deceber 2 at 6:30
We are beginning a FOOD/NECESSITIES DRIVE to support the Edmond Hope Center! Please send your non-perishable, non-breakable food or other items to school with your child. We will be collecting all items in the front lobby area. Here are some things that are especially needed:
Peanut butter
soaps of all kinds (laundry, dish, bath, shampoo, etc)
canned meats
canned fruits
soups
personal hygiene items (deoderant, toothbrush, etc)
All items will be taken to the Edmond Hope Center on December 18th.
THANKS FOR YOUR DONATIONS!
Have a great week!
Stacy Edwards
11/20/08
A few reminders...
Tuesday, November 25th is OU/OSU day at Rose Union. Students are encouraged to support their favorite team by wearing OU/OSU gear. This is a time for us to encourage good sportsmanship among our students.
Thanksgiving break will be Nov. 26-28th.
The next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, December 2nd at 4:00.
The RU Choir will perform at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2nd.
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!
Stacy Edwards
11/17/08
Happy Monday! It's the start of another great week at Rose Union Elementary! Our book fair was quite a success. Thank you all for your support of our media center and the importance of reading great books!
I would like to take this opportunity to stress the importance of school attendance and punctuality. School is in session from 8:45 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. Please make sure that your child arrives to school on time each morning. If they arrive after 8:45, they are tardy. All students should arrive at school between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. We will begin classes promptly at 8:45.
Please do not check your child out early unless you have a doctor's appointment or other important business. Children should not be missing school on a regular basis for extra-curricular activities.
We still have children arriving at school before 8:30 in the morning. I will begin passing notes out to children at the door who are arriving early. They may not be in the building prior to 8:30 a.m. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
Have a great week!
STacy Edwards
11/11/08
One more thing....
The book fair will stay open on Thursday evening until 7:00. If you would like to stop by in the evening to browse that would be great! If you plan on attending the 4th grade Informance, come early to shop at the book fair! Books make great Christmas gifts!
11/11/08
I would like to say a big "THANKS" to all of our families who participated in our Veteran's Day assembly! It was a great success! We had a nice turn- out and lots of Veterans to celebrate!
Our PTO is needing a volunteer for School Supply Chair Person. If you are interested in volunteering for that position, please contact Steve Sternloff or our school office (359-3188)
I have listed all of the PTO dates and times on our Rose Union Website...just click the PTO button.
Have a terrific week!
Stacy Edwards
11/10/08
Good Monday Morning! I wanted to remind you of our Veteran's Day assembly. It will be tomorrow, Tuesday November 11th at 9:00. If you are a Veteran or are bringing a guest who is a Veteran, please arrive between 8:30 and 8:45 to check in. We would like to announce your name, the branch of the military in which you served, and your dates of service.
The 4th grade informance is on Thursday night at 7:00.
This week is also the Book Fair. Parents are invited to visit the book fair tomorrow evening, Tuesday November 11 between 5:30 and 7:00. Tina Lewis will also be hosting a Love and Logic Workshop for parents during that time.
Have a great week!
Stacy Edwards
11/7/08
Dear Parents: As of today, Friday, Nov. 7, we have NO ONE who’s volunteered to help with our Fall Book Fair next Thursday, or Friday, Nov. 13-14. Without help, we will have to close the fair at the end of the day on Wed. as Mrs. Tarron cannot do the whole thing alone. If you can help either day, please call Mrs. Tarron on Monday at 359-3188-326. Thanks for your support!
11/04/08
The students voted today! The winner is.....BACKWARDS DAY! Wear your DC t-shirts backwards this Friday!!
Chess Club is going strong! We have about 70-80 members! Additional chess sets have been ordered and will be here soon. we are working on an organized system for pick-up outside; however, for this week, we are asking that you come INSIDE to pick up your child. We will have a sign-up board for volunteers and will explain a few rules of the club. We end at 4:45, please pick your child up on time.
Thanks for encouraging your child to be part of the club! See you Wednesday!
There are just 9 spots left for our computer enrichment course! Students will have fun learning how to use Publisher to create spectacular visual aids for school projects and/or special occasions. Students will also learn some of the basics about scrapbooking online. Some of their projects would make super Christmas gifts! If your child would like to participate in this fun after school workshop, please e-mail Mrs. Patrick – patrickt@deercreek.k12.ok.us Spots are available on a first come, first served basis. Class will meet from 4-5 every Tuesday through December 9. Cost is $60 for six weeks.
Tiffani Patrick
11/03/08
Dear Rose Union Families,
Thank you all for your participation in parent/teacher conferences and fall parties last week. We appreciate your continuous support of our school and your child's education!
This week the children will be participating in a school-wide "mock" election to determine our next dress up day. We want to keep our students current with the events that are taking place in our country and also allow them to experience the democratic process in action!
We will have our Deer Creek Spirit Celebration on Friday of this week. All students are invited to attend Friday's Rendevous to cheer on the DC Antlers! Students are encouraged to wear their favorite Deer Creek shirt to show their support for our team! RU students will be given a "golden ticket" for Friday night's game and there will be inflatables and other activities available before the game. Plan to come out and cheer the Antlers on to victory!
Don't forget.....our Veteran's Day assembly will be November 11th at 9:00 a.m. If you have a friend, family member, or neighbor that is a Veteran, please invite them to join us for this special celebration!
Have a fantastic week!
Stacy Edwards
Principal
Rose Union Elementary
10/27/08
Good Monday morning! We have some exciting events taking place at Rose Union Elementary this week and I wanted to make sure that no one misses out!
This is Red Ribbon Week. This is the week that we focus on drug and alcohol abuse awareness. Many of the students came dressed and ready today with their crazy hair and hats! Here is the schedule for the remainder of the week:
Tuesday- Stay in the game: Wear your favorite team jersey or t-shirt.
Wednesday- Follow your dreams: Wear your flannel pajamas.
Thursday- Don't be tricked: Wear a school appropriate costume
We will have parent/teacher conferences this week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4-7:00. There will be no school on Friday.
The costume parade will begin in the gym on Thursday at 2:00. This will give our volunteers time to set up for the Fall parties in the classroom, which will begin as soon as the parade is over.
I also want to take this oppurtunity to remind parents of a couple of school policies regarding weapons and threatening behavior. Please visit with your children and remind them that it is never appropriate to bring a weapon or toy weapon to school. A toy gun or knife can be perceived as a threat and will be taken very seriously. Children should also be reminded that verble threats will also be taken seriously. Students should never say things like "I'm going to kill you" when they are angry. Please visit with your children about these school policies.
Looking ahead to November....
The Rose Union Spirit Celebration at the High School football game will be on November 7th. There will be inflatables and activities prior to the game and all RU students will receive a "Golden Ticket". Children are encouraged to wear their DC gear to school on that day to support the Antlers!
We will have a Veteran's Day Assembly in the gym on November 11th at 8:45. We would like to invite all of the Veterans from our community as well as family members that are Veterans to the assembly. A flyer will be sent out soon.
Have a TERRIFIC WEEK!
Stacy
10/24/08
Dear Parents,
Below is a note from our school nurse, Carol Ashby, regarding head lice and our procedures for outbreak prevention.
Please remember to check your child's hair frequently at home.
Head Lice Procedure for Deer Creek Public Schools
When a student is found to have head lice at school, the following procedure is followed:
• Parent notified of situation, student excluded and advised of necessary treatment.
• Student must be brought to school by parent the next day and rechecked by school personnel before student may reenter school.
• Siblings of student found to have head lice also will be checked.
• School notifies parent to retreat after 7-10 days and student will be rechecked before returning to school.
• Screenings will be done in private using gloves and Qtips in private.
• Mass screenings of classrooms will not be done unless class has 3 or more students in that classroom with head lice.
• Mass screenings will also be done in private.
• Parents will receive an email or letter if school has found to have an outbreak of 3 or more students in a class.
• Teachers will be encouraged to prevent the spread of head lice by having students place clothing, hats and coats in their backpacks.
• The goal is to protect the confidentiality of the student and family involved.
10/23/08
The Rose Union Spirit Store will extend the deadline for OU/OSU shirt and hat orders to October 28th.
On November 25th, the students will be wearing their favorite team shirts/jerseys to school! Purchase your OU or OSU gear now and be ready to cheer on your team!
10/22/08
****Notice to all parents and patrons...****
There are several spaces/tables available for you to sell items at the DEER CREEK SPIRIT CELEBRATION that pertain to you, your business, or organization. This would be a great time for PSG groups, PTO's, businesses and individuals to fundraise as well as showcase your items for advertisement or to sell.
All proceeds go to you.
You will not be charged a booth fee.
It is the goal of the Football Booster club to bring the community together for a fun and collaborative night.
If you are interested in a table to display or sell items, please contact Beth Edgeman at jredgeman@aol.com for reservations and guidelines.
**See below our website’s advertisement of the SPIRIT CELEBRATION
(Our employees will be recognized at half-time- Come help us honor this wonderful group of people)
and
Prairie Vale Elementary students
(These students will receive a golden ticket to get into the game for free)
Inflatables, food, games and booths for all ages!
First 500 through the gate receive a commemorative D.C. gift!
West End of the Football Field
Friday, October 24, 2008
Celebration begins at 6:00 p.m.
Game begins at 7:30 p.m.
Thank you to
Renaissance Architects
for sponsoring this event
and to the
Football Booster Club
for planning and organizing this celebration!
10/21/08
Good Tuesday morning! I hope you all had a wonderful fall break!
I just wanted to let everyone know that school pictures will go out today and retakes are TOMORROW. If your child needs retakes, please send them dressed and ready to go tomorrow.
We will have parent/teacher conferences next week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. If you have not scheduled a conference with your child's teacher, please do that this week. On Thursday, October 30th we will have our costume parade and fall parties. (No scary costumes please)
There will be no school on Friday, October 31st.
Have a great week!
Stacy Edwards
Principal
Rose Union Elementary
10/13/08
I hope you and your family have some special things planned for fall break! There will be no school on October 16th, 17th, and 20th.
Below is a note about free immunizations for Deer Creek kids.
Enjoy your week!
Stacy Edwards
Free Immunizations for Students through age 18
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The Oklahoma Caring Van will be at Deer Creek High School on Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 from 9:30- 2:30 administering free immunizations to all Deer Creek students through the age of 18.
Parent written authorization is required on all students age 17 and under. Parents do not have to be present if the authorization form is signed and completed. Deer Creek will not provide transportation to the site. Students age 18 can complete and sign their own form.
The Oklahoma Caring Van Immunization authorization forms can be downloaded on the Deer Creek website under the Health atom. All completed immunization authorization forms (4 pages) must be completed prior to receiving the immunizations. Send a copy of your child’s immunization record with the authorization forms.
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to receive free immunizations.
For further information, contact Carole Ashby RN/School Nurse at ashbyc@deercreek.k12.ok.us or 359-3188.
10/10/08
Parents,
Chess Club was a huge success with over 70 children participating! If you are available on Wednesdays to volunteer in Chess Club, we NEED you! You don't even need to know how to play chess! We need parents who are willing and available to be here to help with the supervision of children. Call our office at 358-3188 if you would like to help out!
The PTO Spirit Store is still accepting order forms for sweatshirts, sweatpants, etc. until Friday 10/10/08.
The Bedlam- OU/OSU sales will end on October 21st. That is the day that children return from Fall Break! Please turn your order forms in by this date.
IMPORTANT
ODOT
NOTIFICATION
1) COFFEE CREEK BETWEEN MAY AND PORTLAND WILL BE CLOSED AT 7:30 A.M.
BEGINNING 10/10/08.
2) SORGHUM MILL WILL OPEN BETWEEN MAY AND PORTLAND AT 7:30 A.M.
BEGINNING 10/10/08 BUT WILL NOT GO ANY FURTHER WEST ON PORTLAND.
3) SOD WORK WILL BE DONE ON 164TH BETWEEN MERIDIAN AND
MACARTHUR BEGINNING 10/09/08 AND 10/10/08.
PLEASE BE CAUTIOUS OF WORKERS AND PLAN FOR TRAFFIC TO BE
EITHER SLOW OR STOPPED.
10/02/08
Chess Club Needs Volunteers!
Due to the awesome response to our new Chess Club, we need more parent
volunteers. YOU DO NOT NEED TO KNOW HOW TO PLAY CHESS TO HELP! We just
need parents for crowd control. If you can help us on Wednesdays from 4
- 4:45, please contact Monica Seibel at philmonica@aol.com or MJ Means
at means1@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks for your help!
We will begin a coin drive to support our Special Olympics participants this Friday. We will be collecting coins in Rendezvous through the month of October. If your child is in grades K-2, we will collect coins during their Monday morning assemblies. If your child is in grades 3-5, we will collect their coins during the Friday morning assemblies. So, check your pockets and underneath your sofa cushions for loose change and support our friends in the Special olympics!
10/01/08
Calling all Deer Creek Families!!
With a
A chance to make a Difference!!!
Rose Union Elementary School Parents,
I want to make you aware of one of the true bright spots of our school district, - The Deer Creek Schools Foundation. The Deer Creek Schools Foundation mission is to raise money to promote, support and fund initiatives that increase the academic and artistic achievement of all students and teachers in the Deer Creek Public School District. The outstanding level of achievement is accomplished through the efforts of many dedicated parents who make up the Foundation’s board of directors. Over the past 10 years, the foundation has provided over $700,000 in grants and scholarships to help raise the level of achievement in the Deer Creek School District.
A few examples of the positive impact The Foundation has made:
• Provided Smart Boards, Projectors and screens for Deer Creek Classrooms – providing teachers the tools and technology to be more effective in the class room.
• Funded “Hurricane Strength and Maximum Reconstruction” – to improve the reading of Special Ed. and 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students.
• Funded “We’re Acceleratin Math” – to provide increased math skills to grades 3-5.
Each one of these initiatives would not have occurred if it were not for the funding provided by the Foundation.
2008 Technology Grant Challenge:
This year the Foundation is taking on an ambitious challenge to raise $250,000 specifically to fund the use of Smart Boards and mobile computer labs in the classrooms. It is critical that we provide our teachers and students access to the latest technology to stay ahead in this fast changing and competitive world. Please help the Foundation meet this challenge.
SO HOW CAN YOU HELP!!!!
There are three major ways you can help the foundation to achieve its mission!
1. Get Involved
• The foundation is always looking for good, dedicated people who have the time and want to help. The Foundation provides a great avenue for you to contribute your time and talent to make a lasting impact on the District. There are numerous committees for you to serve on.
2. Donate Money
• The Foundation seeks to raise $100 per child, and based on the number of children you have in the district you can determine what is appropriate for your situation. But while the dollar amount of the contribution is important, it is also of equal importance to the foundation that it have the participation of as many families in the District as possible. If at the end of the year, the foundation were to be able to say that it received a contribution from each and every family in the district that alone would make for a “wildly successful” year. $5.00, $10.00 $50.00 are all appropriate levels of contribution. Please know that every donation of any amount is appreciated for the sacrifice it represents. So please, make it a point to give something.
3. Look for ways to Get your Contribution Matched
• Many employers will match the charitable contributions made by their employees. Check with your company and ask that they match your contribution.
4. Ask if Your Company Participates in Charitable Giving
• Most large companies and even some smaller ones participate in charitable giving. Find out if your employer has a charitable giving program and let someone at the Foundation know who they should contact.
If you have questions or wish to learn more about the Foundation and its efforts, please contact Carter Ransom @ 397-0159 or visit our web site www.dccef.org
Once again, the success of the Deer Creek Schools Foundation to meet its objectives in support our District is very important, and I hope you can find a way to participate.
September 30, 2008
If you are planning on checking students out to attend the Homecoming parade on Friday, please contact the office by Thursday afternoon to let us know. This will help us to track who is planning on going and will really cut down on the activity in the office at parade time. We will need written documentation with the following information: student/parent name, check out time, the person picking the student up at check out time, along with a written statement giving another person permission to check your son our daughter out of school. We appreciate your cooperation with this process. If you have questions regarding check out information please contact the school office at 359-3188.
Chess Club will begin Wednesday, October 8th. It will be held in the RU media center from 4:00-5:00 every Wednesday and is available to all of our students. If you haven't enrolled your child in Chess Club and need a form, please stop by the school office. A special thanks to MJ Means and all of our RU parent volunteers who are bringing Chess Club to our great school!
Enjoy a great week!
Stacy Edwards
Principal
September 28, 2008
Rose Union Families,
Here are some important October Dates to add to your calendar:
October 2-3rd Grade Open House 6:30/Informance at 7:00
October 7- PTO meeting at 4:00
October 8- Picture Day
October 13- School Board Meeting 6:00 at DCES
October 16-17 Fall Break
October 20- Professional Development Day/ No school
October 22- Picture Retake Day
October 27-30 Red Ribbon Week
October 28- Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:00-7:00
October 30- Parent/Teacher Conferences from 4:00-7:00
October 30- Fall Classroom Parties/Costume Parade
October 31- NO SCHOOL
Have a wonderful week!
Stacy Edwards,
Principal
September 26, 2008
Dear Rose Union Parents of 1-5 Grade Students: Your child should have brought home a very important flyer in their Thursday Folder yesterday from me detailing how to log-on and use our Destiny Library Catalog through the internet on your home computers. All of the classes have been attending lessons on using our “look-up” computer program for the last few weeks and are very excited to have the opportunity to use the program at home. Please try and spend a few minutes this weekend logging onto the web-site and putting this important tool on your “favorites” so our boys and girls can continue to access our library collection at home. Thanks so much for your time and cooperation. If you have any questions at all about using the catalog, please give me a call at 359-3188-326. Cindy Tarron, Media Specialist, Rose Union Elementary
Cindy Tarron
Media Specialist
Rose Union Elementary
September 25, 2008
Rose Union Families,
THANK YOU so much for your support of our Family Fun Night and Jog-a-thon! These event were very successful and we couldn't have done it without all of our families pitching in and offering thier support!
Just a reminder that our third grade informance is scheduled for Thursday, October 3rd. We will have a brief "Open House" for our third grade students in their classrooms at 6:30 and the Informance will begin at 7:00.
Picture Day is October 8th. More information will be coming home soon!
Have a great weekend!
Stacy Edwards,
Principal
Some Favorite Links:
Everyday Math Games Online (K-5) COMING SOON! games from Everyday Mathematics program that help students practice basic math facts (students will be given a unique password from teachers to access games at home)
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