Subjects in this Update:

1. Calendar Dates

2. Pedestrian Safety

3. GATE Testing

4. H1N1 Clinic

5. Holiday Pantry Drive

6. Yearbook

7. “Divas, Designs & Desserts”

8. Holiday Giving Tree

9. OVMS/PTSA Avon Partnership

10. Science Olympiad

11. “Active Parenting of Teens” program

Please do not reply to this e-mail, as the Connect Ed system will not accept replies. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please e-mail Sonya Wrisley, Principal, at Swrisley@powayusd.com.

Calendar Dates

November 23-27 – District Recess/Thanksgiving (No School)

December 19, 2009 – January 3, 2010 Winter Break (No School)

Pedestrian Safety

Please have a discussion with your student regarding pedestrian safety. We are noticing that our students are not observing the traffic lights and are crossing streets when it is not safe. Remind them to watch the “walk/don’t walk” lights at all intersections, and to make eye contact with drivers before crossing. Thank you for helping to keep our kids safe.

Gifted and Talented Education Testing

Parents may request GATE testing for students in grades 2-7.  To request GATE testing for your child, complete a GATE Parent Questionnaire/Test Consent form online through the PUSD GATE webpage (http://www.powayusd.com/Depts/LSS/GATE/), or in your child’s school office. Requests for GATE Testing will only be taken until November 30, 2009.  If you have any questions regarding testing please contact Devora Garrison dgarrison@powayusd.com.

H1N1 Clinic

This is a reminder for all Parents and guardians of Poway Unified School District students that this Saturday beginning at 9:00 am. There will be free voluntary H1N1 flu vaccinations clinics at four school sites. Your student should have brought home a pre-printed information and consent form, which does not guarantee vaccination but must be brought with your child if you want them to be vaccinated. The clinics are for all Poway Unified School District students and their brothers and sisters ages 6 months to 18 years of age and for pregnant women. Vaccines are limited and vaccinations will be given on a first come first served basis. Clinic information is available on the District website and on the District telephone H1N1 hotline 858-676-6960.

Holiday Pantry Drive

The PTSA will be holding a food drive December 9 -11, Wednesday through Friday.    Please bring in your canned items before school and place them in the decorated boxes both in front of school and at the side entrance.  Your generosity will help families in need have a wonderful holiday season.    Preferred food items are spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, soups, items that might be a meal in itself. Thank you for your generosity over the holidays.   

Yearbook OVMS 2009-2010 yearbook is only $35.00 if you order by December 31, 2009.  Go to the OVMS website and click on the BUY YOUR YEARBOOK icon! If you have any questions contact the yearbook advisor, Rhea Dawn Smith- rdsmith@powayusd.com

“Divas, Designs & Desserts”

Divas Designs and Desserts is close to selling out! Contact us now for your table reservation of 8. We are looking forward to hosting over 320 women!  To find a link to the event and an outline of our current program, please click on the link www.savvyinteriors.com/divas Enjoy a live band “Swivel and the Groove” and a Fashion show with over 5 boutiques, guest speaker Cheri Kuptz from Del Norte High School and lots of holiday shopping!

Holiday Giving Tree

The Oak Valley Holiday Giving Tree program starts this Monday, Nov. 16th. The tree will be outside the office before and after school so you can take a gift tag listing a specific wish list item for an Oak Valley family in need this holiday season. The tree will also be on display in the office during school hours. Then just drop off your gift or gift card donation to the office anytime before December 7th. Check out the PTSA website at www.ovmsptsa.org for more information.

OVMS-PTSA PARTNERING WITH AVON Oak Valley Middle School is partnering with Tina Trinh, Avon Independent Sales Representative.  Starting now through June 2010, any Avon order placed with Tina will provide a 15% donation of your order to the OVMS-PTSA to support school programs such as Art Corps, On-Campus Special Guest Speaker, Disaster Supplies, etc. Please see www.ovmsptsa.org  for more information and the support flyer.  Click on website to place your order: www.youravon.com/ttrinh. 

Science Olympiad

Oak Valley Middle School's Science Olympiad website provides the useful and detailed information about Science Olympiad events for students, teachers and parents of OVMS. It also builds a bridge between students and coaches and makes the communication more effective. Our goal is to increase students' interest in sciences and help them to achieve their full potential.

Active Parenting

“Active Parenting of Teens” is a program to help parents meet the challenges of parenting teens and preteens in today’s turbulent society. There are multiple dates & locations available thru May 2010. Call 858-668-4084 for more information.