1 Happy soon to be spring! March is in the air and that means that warmer weather, sunshine and flow- ers are just around the corner! As the second-half of the school year is in full swing, there are a few paths for our stu- dents to keep fol- lowing: 1. Please remember to continue read- ing every night for 30 minutes. 2. Math facts are so important to know! Flashcards can be fun! 3. Remember to be kind to those around you…play with someone new, ask another group of friends to join in your game, help some- one open their milk at lunch, or simply say hello. Spring will be up- on us soon, so don’t forget to get outside and play! The OCES Motto I have a Curious Mind, a Caring Heart, and the Courage to never give up! OCES Newsflyer Principal’s Message March 2020 Yearbook Sales Yearbooks for the 2019-2020 school year will be on sale February 24 th through March 31 st . The cost is $25 until March 28 th and then will increase to $30. You may pay by cash or a check made payable to OCES. Payments can also be made online with a credit card by going to ybpay.lifetouch.com and us- ing yearbook ID Code 1861419. Look for order forms to come home in your child’s backpack. Mrs. Julie Smith, Principal Mrs. Jane Chisholm, Asst. Principal Mrs. Linda McGean, Counselor OCES Phone: 410-632-5370 MARCH 26TH
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Happy soon to be spring! March is in the air and
that means that warmer weather, sunshine and flow-ers are just around the corner!
As the second-half of the school year is in full swing, there are a few paths for our stu-dents to keep fol-lowing: 1. Please remember to continue read-ing every night for 30 minutes. 2. Math facts are
so important to know! Flashcards can be fun! 3. Remember to be kind to those around you…play with someone new, ask another group of friends to join in your game, help some-one open their milk at lunch, or simply say hello.
Spring will be up-on us soon, so don’t forget to get outside and play!
The OCES Motto I have a Curious Mind, a Caring Heart, and the
Courage to never give up!
OCES Newsflyer Principal’s Message
March 2020
Yearbook Sales
Yearbooks for the 2019-2020 school year will be on sale February 24th through March 31st. The cost is $25 until March 28th and then will increase to $30. You may pay by cash or a check made payable to OCES. Payments can also be made online with a credit card by going to ybpay.lifetouch.com and us-ing yearbook ID Code 1861419. Look for order forms to come home in your child’s backpack.
Mrs. Julie Smith, Principal
Mrs. Jane Chisholm, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Linda McGean, Counselor
OCES Phone: 410-632-5370
MARCH 26TH
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Lost something at school? Lost and Found items can now be viewed on our website at: http://ocelementary.com/parent_resources/lost_and_found. Remember that the best way to keep items out of the closet is to label them!
On February 12th, staff and students had
fun celebrating 100 Days of Learning!
Stand Up, Speak Up In March, the Stand Up,
Speak Up anti-bullying program is highlighting the positive attribute of “leadership.” Leadership is be-ing able and willing to influence or guide others. Positive leaders are responsible, trustworthy, and re-spectful. They are role models for others. We show positive leader-ship when we make the smart choice, even in a difficult situa-tion. The following scenario was shared with students:
The Worcester County Media Expo 2020 was held February 13th at the Worcester Technical High School and was a great night for students at OCES. Pictured are some of the OCES partici-pants who earned medals. The students who par-ticipated are: Abbott Eschenburg, Aiden Backof, Alice Brailko, Arif Alhamad, Beatriz Kramer, Ce-cilia Diehlmann, Clementine Kohut, Dorian Messick, Elias Baldridge, Gabriel Dawkins, Isabella Brueck-ner, Israel David, Lamis Omar, Mary Wall, Opal Hambury, Payton Caprarola, Samuel Chase Bergey, Skylar Fluckey, Spencer Steffy and Stefan Michev. Congratulations!
In February, students participated in the Kids Heart Challenge—a fun and ex-citing event where students learned about their heart and how to lead an active lifestyle. Students also helped others by raising money for the Ameri-can Heart Association. During the 2020 Challenge, students raised over $21,500. Thank you to all who helped make this years’ Challenge a tremen-dous success!
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PTA News and Information
Please join us on March 12th at 5:30 p.m. for a PTA meeting and teacher confer-ences. Bring your family to McDonald's Spirit Night on March 23rd to be served by teachers while the school earns money! We are looking for volunteers to help at the book fair March 9-13th. A sign up sheet will be posted on our PTA Facebook page. The annual golf tournament is May 21st. We are in need of volunteers to help on the day of the tournament and donations for the raffle baskets. Gift cards to restaurants, hotels, or other items that can be included in a themed gift basket are greatly appreciated! Please contact [email protected] or [email protected] if you can donate an item or volunteer your time.
From the School Nurse
TOOTH DECAY (cavities) is the most common chronic disease found in children. Left untreated, tooth decay can cause pain, in-fections and problems with eat-ing, speaking and learning. To avoid tooth decay:
Visit your dentist twice a year for a routine check up and cleaning.
Brush your teeth at least twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
For the latest news and information, Check out our website at: ocelementary.com
And follow us on Twitter: @ocesdolphins and Pinterest:
Delays in School Opening for Fog, Bad Weather, or Emergency Closings Listen to the local radio and TV stations, call the Hotline at: 410-632-5399,
access #6600 or our website at: www.ocelementary.com
WE HAVE SPIRIT!
YES, WE DO!
Have a Heart Spirit Day was on February 14th. Ms. Thompson
and students show just
how much spirit
they have!
Students recognized and observed the contributions of African Americans during African American History month in Febru-ary. They especially en-joyed a visit from Mrs. Betty Washington, a re-tired teacher and Berlin native who read and talked to students about African American history.
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2020-2021 PreK 3, PreK 4, and K Registration
The goal of Pre-Kindergarten in the public schools is to provide learning experiences to help young children build their skills so they are more likely to do well in school. To be eligible for the Pre-Kindergarten 4 program, children must be four years old on or before September 1, 2020. In addi-tion, they also must be from families that are economically disadvantaged or homeless. All economi-cally disadvantaged children who apply will be enrolled first; however, if there are spaces left, oth-er children may be enrolled.
Children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2020 must register for Kindergarten. Children who are currently attending PreK-3 or PreK-4 at OCES do not need to register for PreK-4 or Kindergarten. PreK-3 students will automatically be enrolled in PreK-4. PreK-4 students will auto-matically be enrolled in Kindergarten.
Pre-Kindergarten 4 and Kindergarten registration takes place on March 16h and 17th.
The following documents must be brought to the registration appointment:
Birth Certificate (not a birth registration notice)
Social Security Card
Current Immunization Record
Proof of Residency in the Ocean City Elementary School district (deed, lease, or current utility bill that lists a service area in the OCES district)
For PreK registration only: proof of income if you want your child to be considered for priority enrollment (2019 W-2 income tax form from your employer)
2020-2021 PreK 3
The PreK 3 program provides children with Individualized Education Plans (IEP) an opportunity to learn alongside typically developing peers. Children must be 3 years old on or before September 1, 2020 and must be potty trained. Please call the office to request an interest packet. After parents complete the interest packet, children will be screened by the PreK 3 teacher to determine if they are an optimal peer model. A limited number of peer models will be enrolled. If you have questions please contact Linda McGean, School Counselor at 410-632-5381.
MCAP Testing Dates
Performance Based Assessments
MCAP testing for 3rd and 4th graders starts in April and ends in May. PLEASE note the specific dates below to ensure your child will be present on testing days.
Grade 3 ELA: 4/21-4/24
Grade 4 ELA: 4/27, 4/29-30, 5/1
Grade 3 Math: 5/4-6, 5/8
Grade 4 Math: 5/12-5/15
It is IMPORTANT that your child be here for testing. Thank You!
The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate in admissions, access, treatment, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, color, gender identity and expres-
sion, national origin, creed, religion, age, ancestry, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.
