PTA Newsletter: January 22, 2024
January
1/22 - Kindness Week
1/23 - Science Fair Workshop
1/24 - TK Roundup & Tour
1/30 - Spring Picture Day
February
2/2 - Dress Up Day:
Student Teacher Swap
2/14 - Kinder Roundup & Tour
2/26 - Literacy Week
March
3/1 - Dress Up Day: Beachy
3/27 - Kids Heart Challenge
3/27 - Open House
THE GREAT KINDNESS CHALLENGE
January 22nd-26th is one week dedicated to creating a culture of kindness and compassion on school campuses. Please encourage your child to complete as many acts of kindness as possible, even after the week of the great kindness challenge. Together, we will lift each other up, cheer each other on and show the world that KINDNESS MATTERS!
ASSOCIATION MEETING
PTA Meeting
January 26th
8:15am
Oso Grande MPR

Join us this Friday in the MPR right after Friday Flag to discuss all things Grizzly Gala!

Come with questions or just to learn more about our programs and initiatives. Hope to see you there!
INTERNATIONAL FAIR
International Fair
February 23rd
6pm
Oso Grande MPR

Join us for our annual International Fair, which provides an opportunity for students to explore and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures represented within our school. This event will showcase unique traditions and cuisines, and is sure to honor the richness that our Oso families bring to our community!
GRIZZLY GALA
2024 Grizzly Gala
March 16th
6pm
Laguna Niguel Community Center

LAST DAY TO PURCHASE EARLY BIRD TICKETS IS THIS
Friday, January 26th!

Join us for an evening of Old Hollywood glam as we eat, drink, and dance. Individual tickets and tables are on sale now. Tickets are limited, so don't delay! Select "Ticket Type" to consider sponsoring your favorite teacher to attend the Gala!

We are also looking for sponsors for the event! Do you have a business that would be interested? Do you have connections to items that we can include in our auction? Please email [email protected].
CELEBRATION BOOK CLUB
Click here to order your celebration book TODAY for delivery on 1/26!

Celebration Book Club is a chance to celebrate your child’s birthday, half-birthday, graduation, a special accomplishment, or favorite holiday by dedicating a new book to our school library!

Your student will select a new book from a wonderful collection of the newest and greatest books. A bookplate with your child’s name will be permanently placed inside the front cover. The book will be presented to your student either in class (Kindergarten) or at the weekly Friday Flag ceremony (Grades 1-5) in the month of the celebration date you choose. Please try to order at least one month before the special day/event. 
CALM ACTIVITIES @ RECESS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED DAILY!
"This program has been even more of a success then we could have ever imagined. Student discipline referrals have gone down, and students who struggled to connect with their peers are feeling comfortable playing with structured activities and finding others with similar interests. We are so grateful for all our amazing parent volunteers for making this program possible and we really hope to continue offering it daily."

-Liz Sholly, Oso Grande School Counselor
We recently kicked off a new recess program and it has been a huge win! Students now have the option for quieter, less stressful, and more structured space during their recess.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need our parent community as we are only able to offer this program when we have volunteers to support it. If you haven't already, please click on the link below for more details and to sign up. Whether it's one time or once a week, we appreciate your support to offer the valuable program at Oso!
COFFEE W/ THE SUPERINTENDENT
Coffee with the Superintendent
Once every month
8 - 9am
Multiple Locations

CUSD Superintendent Dr. Chris Brown will be visiting elementary schools for coffee chats with
parents and community members in the second semester. Families are invited to join him for informal
conversations from 8 - 9am. More will be scheduled in the fall of 2024.

CUSD SAFETY BRIEFINGS
CUSD Safety Briefings
5:30 - 6:30pm
Multiple Locations

Let's kick off the New Year with education on the topic of safety in our schools. This is a priority within CUSD and sharing information on what is happening to keep our students safe is so important. Please see the options available to attend safety briefings this month in our district.

DONATE & JOIN THE PTA!

Did you know the PTA was founded on the principle of advocating for every child? This commitment to advocacy not only enriches our children's education but also reduces the need for extensive fundraising. By working together, we can make a more significant impact on the well-being of our students.

When you join the PTA, a portion of your membership dues stays with us, while another portion supports advocacy at higher levels. Please subscribe to the Fourth District Advocacy Communicator Newsletter to learn more and attend our PTA Association meetings to stay updated.

**Note: PTA membership does not carry over each year and parents can sign up separately for their own membership!