December 2, 2018
PTO "Night" at SkyZone Greensboro
Friday, December 7, 2018
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Upcoming Events
December 4, 2018
ORE Leadership Team Meeting
Media Center, 2:45 PM


December 5, 2018
Deadline for November Reading Logs
Contact Ms. Dalton for more information.


December 7, 2018
School Store is Open
Media Center Hallway, 7:20 - 7:45 AM
December 7, 2018
Terrific Kids
Grades K-2: 8:15 AM, Grades 3-5: 8:45 AM


December 7, 2018
Sky Zone Greensboro PTO "Night"
All day.
Click here for details.
A Message from ORES Principal Denise Francisco
This past week, we recognized over 60 students that participated in this year’s Science Fair. The students worked diligently to produce high quality projects. It is safe to say that Oak Ridge has many developing scientists who are problem solvers and critical thinkers. We would like to thank the students, parents, teachers, and our PTO for all of their support and engagement with this year’s Science Fair. Congratulations to our Grade Level Winners and to Sarena Mustafa and Anjali Pisharody for being our school’s Overall Winners for their team project, “Which Generation is More Tech Savvy?”.

A few weeks ago, we shared an update regarding the school district’s plan for inclement weather make up time. Beginning January 3, 2019, our school day will begin 5 minutes earlier. The first bell will ring at 7:15 (it currently rings at 7:20) and this will be when students can enter the school building from car rider line and from the school bus lane. The tardy bell will ring at 7:40 (it currently rings at 7:45) and this is the time that all students will need to be in their actual classroom (not just in the front doors of the school) so that they are not marked tardy. So, please begin thinking of the two times – 7:15 and 7:40 – as the new start times for school once Jan. 3rd arrives. It is only 5 minutes but since it is so early in the morning, we know that it will impact morning routines. 

We look forward to a great week!


Mrs. Francisco
Join us for PTO "Night" at SkyZone Greensboro on Friday, December 7!
Visit SkyZone Greensboro this Friday, December 7 and support the PTO! Just mention "Oak Ridge Elementary" when you join Freestyle Jump after school or their Glow Jump event starting at 6 PM and 30% of the proceeds will be donated to the PTO!

Click on the flyer below for more information!

Congratulations to the Oak Ridge Elementary Science Fair Winners!
The ORES Gym was abuzz with energy last Thursday night during the Science Fair Awards. Over 60 students from all grade levels were recognized for their hard work and participation!

The Overall Winner for this year was the project entitled, "Which Generation is More Tech Savvy?" by Sarena Mustafa and Anjali Pisharody. They will represent the school, along with the First Place winners from Grades 3-5, at the District Level Science Fair to be held early next year. Click here for the entire list of winners.

Congratulations to all our budding scientists!
November Reading Log Deadline is Wednesday, December 5!
Will your student's classroom be recognized for reading this month? As a school, ORE recognizes the classroom at each grade level which reads the most minutes for the month. The winning classroom proudly displays a large ribbon on their classroom door so that everyone can see. 

The deadline for submission of all reading minutes for November is December 5, 2018.

Students in Grades K-2 can use the link below to log their minutes electronically. Grades 3-5 log their minutes through the ARC Reading program.

Please make sure your child is reading each night, and that he/she is turning in their logs on time so that their minutes are counted towards the classroom totals.


Thanks for your help with Science Fair!
A special shout-out to the parents, faculty, staff (especially our custodians) and Oak Ridge community members who helped make the Science Fair a success!

The students of Oak Ridge Elementary are very grateful for your support!
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