Oak Meadow Parents Association

Oak Meadow Parents’ Association Craft Fair!

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Don’t miss the Oak Meadow Parents’ Association Craft Fair!
Sunday, November 14th, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

We invite you to the OMPA Craft fair for all your holiday shopping needs!

Spaces can be reserved by Oak Meadow families for $20, and $30 for non-OMMS vendors. We can even provide you with a table for only $5.00 more.

If you would like to be a vendor at the craft fair, please fill out a form at the front desk, or contact Elizabeth Hacala at ehacala@yahoo.com.

If you would like to be a vendor at the craft fair, you can download the form here.

Middle School Store Open 3-5 pm Tuesday 11/24

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The Middle School Store will be open tomorrow afternoon from 3-5pm. Oak Meadow merchandise will be on display for purchase... from sweatshirts and lounge pants (in new colors) to new items such as reusable tote bags, aprons and much more.

Orders will be taken with items delivered in time for the Holidays! Remember the profits go towards the MS program and their philanthropic activities.

See you there!

Have Questions About the Book Fair Coming December 1st-3rd?

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Ask Jessica and Elana....

Elana: Destination Book Fair? What in the world is that?
Jessica: OK Elana, for the 100th time, it's a place where you'll find great new books. You'll explore bestsellers, wander into mystery, and discover new people, places, and things!

Elana: Can I bring my family along to this fabulous, super cool book fair?
Jessica: Sure, you can take them along. In fact, invite the Grandparents or special people in your life to our special "Grand Breakfast" on December 2nd from 8:20 - 9:30 AM.

Elana: So you're saying there will be free food?
Jessica: Yes!! Join us for pastries, donuts and coffee and pick up some great gifts before the holidays.

Elana: I'm ready to pack my bags and read around the world!
Jessica: Great! Our Destination Book Fair begins on December 1st! Watch our Oak Meadow Highlights for the times.

Volunteers needed!! Please contact Elana Chandler at echandler5@gmail.com.

Thank you for your help on Fall Fest!

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I just wanted to thank everyone for their phenomenal work on this event. Everyone seemed to have a great time and the Hula Hoop lady was a big success. I got positive feedback from a couple of the Board of Trustees members about how glad they were to see us using the gym during this event. This was a wonderful day which would not have been possible without you. - Elizabeth

See You at Fall Fest!

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The OMMS Parents' Association invites you to the Fall Festival

Sunday, October 4th 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

The festival is an opportunity to get together as a school community to play some games and enjoy some light refreshment. There will be face painting, relay races, and entertainment for all ages. Look in next weeks Highlights for even more details!

For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Elizabeth Hacala at ehacala@yahoo.com or your room parent.

Don't miss the Bake-Off at Fall Fest!

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•The Dessert Bake-Off will take place at the Parents’ Association sponsored Fall Festival
•All entries must be Homemade – Please bring the recipe for the future OMMS cookbook
One entry per baker
Please sign up in the foyer or by email gmcooper1@verizon.net. Please put "bake off" in the subject.
Dessert Categories: Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Brownies, etc…
OM Community is the Judge

Bring your sweet tooth & desire to taste some amazing homemade goodies and be the
JUDGE. A small donation of $2.00 will allow you to be a taste tester and judge. All proceeds
go towards OMPA sponsored community events.

The Winner will take home the Golden Spatula!

Thank you for being part of the Oak Meadow PA.

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Thank you to everyone who came to the Parents' Association meeting this morning, what a great turn out!!

Minutes will be posted here and on the OMPA page of the Oak Meadow web site soon.

Dates to remember:

Fall Festival Committee Meeting 9/22 at 2:30 at the school.
We have a great committee started, please let me know if you are interested.
Fall Festival - October 4th at the school rain or shine
PA Executive Board Meetings - October 19th at 8:45 a.m. at the school.
PA General Meeting - November 9th at 8:45 a.m. at the school.

Elizabeth Hacala
PA Chair
ehacala@yahoo.com

Download the OMPA welcome packet

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You should have received the OMPA welcome packet as part of your first Highlights. You can download it here if you need another copy. See you at the open house at Oak Meadow tomorrow.

Welcome and Welcome Back!

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We hope you are looking forward to a fantastic year at Oak Meadow Montessori School.

The Parent's Association will have a table at the Oak Meadow open house on Tuesday, so come on by, say "Hi" and get a nibble on your way in to visit your child's class room.

Shortly you will be receiving a packet by email detailing the Oak Meadow Parent's Association activities for the coming year and information on how you can support appreciation events.

We look forward to seeing you at the open house.

Elizabeth Hacala
OMPA Chair

What A Great Picnic!

2009-06-01T20:27:00.000-04:00

All I can say is, WOW! The end of year picnic was a smashing success! Thank you to all of you who worked so very hard to make this event universally aclaimed. How wonderful was it that the rain held off until the event was over and we were breaking down? Of course, rain holding off 20 minutes longer would have been even better. (I will get on that for next year. )

On behalf of the OMPA officers and the entire OMMS community, please accept our undying gratitude for all your hard work. Have a great summer. We look forward to seeing you again next fall.

Elizabeth Hacala
OMPA Chair

General Meeting Agenda

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I look forward to seeing you all at the meeting tonight. Here is the agenda for tonight's meeting. The meeting begins at 7:00 pm in the Middle School great room:

• Social time (30 minutes)

• Welcome Remarks

• Report from the Chair

• Summary of 2008-2009 Activities
• UN Day
• Welcome Back Festival and the End of Year Picnic
• Willow Books night
• Appreciation activities
• Book Fair

• Financial Report

• 2009-2010 Planned Activities

• Election of Officers
Chair - Elizabeth Hacala
Vice Chair - Andrea Sorgi
Secretary - Maria Powers
Treasurer - Audrey Kauff

• Recognition of outgoing officers, volunteer coordinators, library coordinator and book sale coordinator.

• Closing

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Dear OMMS Families,

We hope you and your families can join us for our annual year end picnic scheduled for Sunday May 31 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Our carnival theme promises games, food, magic and fun for all ages!

But it takes more than just magic to make a carnival. It takes a whole lot of people, hard work and determination too. There is a position waiting for you!

Check your email for more information on how to get involved!

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Parents’ Association General Meeting
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
OMMS Great Room

AGENDA

Report from the Chair

Report from the Treasurer

2009-2010 Proposed Calendar of Events

Acknowledgments

Introduction of Nominees

Election of Officers – see bios below

Adjournment

Elizabeth Hacala, Chair
Elizabeth is the mother of two children in Upper El at Oak Meadow: Edward and Isabel. She and her husband Chuck enrolled Edward and Isabel at Oak Meadow in 2006, moving them from Bedford public schools. Since coming to Oak Meadow, Elizabeth served two years as the room parent for Ms. Winn's class, one year as the OMPA Vice-Chair and most recently as OMPA Chair. Elizabeth left the software industry six years ago and now works as a non-profit executive manager.

Andrea Sorgi, Vice Chair
Andrea is a room parent for Mrs. Berrier’s class and serves on various Oak Meadow committees, including Coordinator of Staff Appreciation events. She also volunteers in and around Acton. Five years ago, Andrea left an investment career to stay at home with her two children, son Zachary (Lower El) and daughter Robyn (Lower El).

Audrey Kauff, Treasurer
Audrey has one child at Oak Meadow: Luca Ragozzino, who is in Mrs. Hickey’s Children’s House class. Since coming to OMMS in September 2007, Audrey has been volunteering for a variety of events. In addition, Audrey is a communications consultant. She and her family live in Westford.

Maria Powers, Secretary
Maria is mother to Trey, who just began Upper El this year after being exclusively homeschooled, and Ainsleigh, who is very excited to start Lower El next year. Since coming to Oak Meadow, Maria and her husband Jay have been Co-Room Parents for Mr. Gagnon, and have relished every moment of their educational journey here. For the past ten years, Maria has been Assistant to the Director at Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House in Concord, while Jay is Buildings & Grounds Supervisor there; they are live-in caretakers on the property as well. In rare spare moments, Maria takes great delight in seeing the progress Trey has made in fencing and Ainsleigh in ballet.

Upcoming OMPA Events

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The Oak Meadow Parent's Association general meeting and elections will be held on Tuesday May 19th at 7:00pm at the school. All are encouraged to attend to share some food, news about PA activities, and elect the officers for the 2009/2010 school year.

We will be holding the End of Year picnic on Sunday, May 31st. More details about this exciting event will be coming soon.

Thank You!

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Thank you so much to everyone who came out for the Willow Books event on March 4th. It was a tremendous success raising over $400 for the OMPA and, more importantly giving us all a great opportunity to share a night of stories and communities. A special thank you goes out to all the story tellers, the OMMS staff that shared their time with us that night as well as Carrie Bergeron who did an outstanding job of coordinating this fun and successful event.

The proceeds from this event will be used to support the EOY picnic and other events in the OMMS community. Thank you for your continued support.

- Elizabeth, OMPA Chair

Willow Books Community Night ~ Wednesday, March 4th

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Willow Books Community Night

Wednesday, March 4th
6:00-9:00pm

The Oak Meadow Parent’s Association is hosting a night of stories, snacks, and fun with friends.
PJ’s are proper attire for this evening of bedtime adventure!

Join us at Willow Books located at 279 Great Road in Acton.

There will be stories read throughout the evening and snacks available for purchase at the café. 15% of all sales during our event will be given to our school.

We hope you join us for this storybook event!
It is sure to be Fun!

Readers will include: author and OM parent Ms. Suzy Becker, Mr. David Stettler and OM staff members,Acton Police Officer, author and OM parent Mrs. Marcella Pixley, OMPA Board Members, and Drama Teacher Ms. Wendy Stuart.

OMPA Meeting - Monday February 9th

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The Oak Meadow PA meeting will be held in the school library at 8:45 am. This is a working meeting of the board officers. March will be our biggest open meeting for the year. During that meeting we will begin planning of the end of year events and setting the calendar for the next school year.

February 7th - Ski and Snowshoe at Great Brooks

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All Oak Meadow families are invited to join the OMPA for cross-country skiing or snow shoeing at Great Brooks in Carlisle. Join us at the rental center at 9:00am Saturday morning, If you want to know more please visit: http://www.greatbrookski.com/

Welcome!

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This is the blog of the Oak Meadow Montessori School Parent's Association. Since it is hard for us all to get together on a regular basis during the school week, this blog is a place where the parents of OMMS can come up to speed on what is happening with the Parent's Association.