What We Did Last Year
SUMMER PARK PLAY DATES
Come join us at one or all of the fun Oak Ridge Summer Play Dates. See the full list here. All at noon unless noted. Come hang out with your friends from Oak Ridge or come meet new friends! We hope to see a ton of familiar faces.
June 28 Tenhave Woods, Lexington Blvd., adjacent to Quickstad Park (bring bug spray)
July 5 Beverly Park, on Beverly Rd. in Beverly Hills. West of Southfield Rd., South of 14 Mile Road
July 12 Wet and Wild Wednesday at Van Hoosen Farm. 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester MI 48307. Bring bathing suits and towels. There is a small fee for this activity.
July 19 Starr Jaycee, 13 Mile Road, east of Crooks.
July 26 Inglenook Park, 12 Mile Road, between Evergreen and Lasher. Southfield, MI
August 2 Pembroke Park, North of 15 Mile, West of Crooks. Birmingham, MI
August 9 Red Run Park, Girard and Vermont.
August 16 Red Oaks Water Park, 13 Mile Madison Heights, MI (meet at 11:00 to get a group rate discount)
August 23 Red Oaks Soccer Complex Dartmouth Street, Madison Heights. Behind Lowes (bring a soccer ball)
August 30 Marks Park, S. Blair and 2nd Street
Come join us at one or all of the fun Oak Ridge Summer Play Dates. See the full list here. All at noon unless noted. Come hang out with your friends from Oak Ridge or come meet new friends! We hope to see a ton of familiar faces.
June 28 Tenhave Woods, Lexington Blvd., adjacent to Quickstad Park (bring bug spray)
July 5 Beverly Park, on Beverly Rd. in Beverly Hills. West of Southfield Rd., South of 14 Mile Road
July 12 Wet and Wild Wednesday at Van Hoosen Farm. 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester MI 48307. Bring bathing suits and towels. There is a small fee for this activity.
July 19 Starr Jaycee, 13 Mile Road, east of Crooks.
July 26 Inglenook Park, 12 Mile Road, between Evergreen and Lasher. Southfield, MI
August 2 Pembroke Park, North of 15 Mile, West of Crooks. Birmingham, MI
August 9 Red Run Park, Girard and Vermont.
August 16 Red Oaks Water Park, 13 Mile Madison Heights, MI (meet at 11:00 to get a group rate discount)
August 23 Red Oaks Soccer Complex Dartmouth Street, Madison Heights. Behind Lowes (bring a soccer ball)
August 30 Marks Park, S. Blair and 2nd Street
END OF YEAR PICNIC
The Oak Ridge end of the year picnic is on Thursday, June 8 from 5-7:30 PM. Dinner is by pre-order. Hard copies of the flyer are coming home but you can always print out one here. We need plenty of volunteers to help make our picnic run smoothly. Check out the Sign Up to lend a hand – middle & high schoolers are welcome to help!
The Oak Ridge end of the year picnic is on Thursday, June 8 from 5-7:30 PM. Dinner is by pre-order. Hard copies of the flyer are coming home but you can always print out one here. We need plenty of volunteers to help make our picnic run smoothly. Check out the Sign Up to lend a hand – middle & high schoolers are welcome to help!
ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK
This year marks the 20th Food Allergy Awareness Week from May 14-20th! Thank you to the Oak Ridge Community for your compassion and commitment to keeping all students' safety and inclusion a priority! Below are some of the things that we will be doing at Oak Ridge. Each day that week, allergy awareness information will be posted on the Facebook Page. Any questions can be sent to the PTA Allergy Awareness Chair, Elizabeth Mulheisen.
This year marks the 20th Food Allergy Awareness Week from May 14-20th! Thank you to the Oak Ridge Community for your compassion and commitment to keeping all students' safety and inclusion a priority! Below are some of the things that we will be doing at Oak Ridge. Each day that week, allergy awareness information will be posted on the Facebook Page. Any questions can be sent to the PTA Allergy Awareness Chair, Elizabeth Mulheisen.
- Wednesday, May 17th will be Teal Takeover Day! Please wear teal (turquoise, or any shade of blue!) to show support and awareness for those with food allergies. #TealTakeover
- Mrs. Hanson will have a display of our awesome allergy picture books and DVD's for teachers to check out. There are two new books and a new DVD this year!
- Teachers will be given hand outs for word searches and coloring pages that are allergy awareness themed!
- Free samples of peanut butter alternatives Sunbutter and WOW Butter will be available in the front office and in the teacher's lounge.
- Check out the allergy awareness display in the glass wall case near Ms. Fischer's room!
BOX TOPS & LABELS FOR EDUCATION CONTEST
April 28th through Wednesday, May 31st, the top 2 students who bring in the most Box Tops OR Campbell's Labels for Education will win a gift card! There is one contest for Box Tops AND one for Labels for Education so the student who sends in the most of either wins a $10 gift card. There is also a prize for 2nd place ($5 gift card) for each. Please put them in an envelope with the student's name and drop off in the blue PTA mailbox before Wednesday, May 31st. Please be sure they are still valid and not expired. Contact Tracey Straith with questions.
April 28th through Wednesday, May 31st, the top 2 students who bring in the most Box Tops OR Campbell's Labels for Education will win a gift card! There is one contest for Box Tops AND one for Labels for Education so the student who sends in the most of either wins a $10 gift card. There is also a prize for 2nd place ($5 gift card) for each. Please put them in an envelope with the student's name and drop off in the blue PTA mailbox before Wednesday, May 31st. Please be sure they are still valid and not expired. Contact Tracey Straith with questions.
BREAKFAST WITH MOM
Oak Ridge moms, aunts, grandmas and other caregivers are invited to join us on Friday, May 12th from 7:50 - 8:20 AM. We will be having bagels and cream cheese, coffee and juice to celebrate the important women in our students lives. Contact Steve Johnson with any questions or to help out. (Note: Gluten-free bagels will be available)
Oak Ridge moms, aunts, grandmas and other caregivers are invited to join us on Friday, May 12th from 7:50 - 8:20 AM. We will be having bagels and cream cheese, coffee and juice to celebrate the important women in our students lives. Contact Steve Johnson with any questions or to help out. (Note: Gluten-free bagels will be available)
STAFF APPRECIATION
Staff Appreciation Week is coming - the week of May 8th! See a sign up here for one of our special events for that week. We are changing things up a bit this year from Pie Day to Lottery Day and asking for donations of (5) individual $1 scratch-off lottery tickets. We think the staff will really like this, it's fun and even 2 sets cost less than an average pie (plus its calorie-free). Tickets should be dropped off in the main office.
Staff Appreciation Week is coming - the week of May 8th! See a sign up here for one of our special events for that week. We are changing things up a bit this year from Pie Day to Lottery Day and asking for donations of (5) individual $1 scratch-off lottery tickets. We think the staff will really like this, it's fun and even 2 sets cost less than an average pie (plus its calorie-free). Tickets should be dropped off in the main office.
TEACHERS vs. STUDENTS BASKETBALL
Get ready for the 2nd annual staff vs 5th grade student basketball game on Friday, April 28th at Royal Oak Middle School in the gym at 4:30 PM. There will be an awesome half time show, a 50/50 raffle and concessions. The cost will be $3.00 per person or $5.00 per family (2 or more). Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Student Senate.
Get ready for the 2nd annual staff vs 5th grade student basketball game on Friday, April 28th at Royal Oak Middle School in the gym at 4:30 PM. There will be an awesome half time show, a 50/50 raffle and concessions. The cost will be $3.00 per person or $5.00 per family (2 or more). Sponsored by the Oak Ridge Student Senate.
SWEETHEART DANCE
Friday, April 21st is the annual Sweetheart Dance from 7 - 9 PM, $10 per couple (Oak Ridge students only). Come in your favorite NEON wear! See the full flyer and RSVP form here. RSVPs are due by Wednesday, April 19th. Cash or check (payable to Oak Ridge PTA). Contact Kim Ronan for questions.
Friday, April 21st is the annual Sweetheart Dance from 7 - 9 PM, $10 per couple (Oak Ridge students only). Come in your favorite NEON wear! See the full flyer and RSVP form here. RSVPs are due by Wednesday, April 19th. Cash or check (payable to Oak Ridge PTA). Contact Kim Ronan for questions.
ANNUAL FLOWER SALE
The annual plant sale is Friday, May 12th, from 8 AM to 4 PM in front of the school. They will have Hanging Baskets and Patio Pots. The money raised goes to the Annual Oak Ridge Alumni Scholarship Fund which gives scholarships to former Oak Ridge students graduating from Royal Oak High School each year. Contact Lois Mann for any questions. (This is not a PTA activity.)
The annual plant sale is Friday, May 12th, from 8 AM to 4 PM in front of the school. They will have Hanging Baskets and Patio Pots. The money raised goes to the Annual Oak Ridge Alumni Scholarship Fund which gives scholarships to former Oak Ridge students graduating from Royal Oak High School each year. Contact Lois Mann for any questions. (This is not a PTA activity.)
MOTHER & SON BOWLING
All moms, grandmas, aunts, etc and their boys are invited to join in some bowling good times at the annual bowling event on Sunday, March 19th at 1:00. See all the details and the sign up form to submit to school HERE.
All moms, grandmas, aunts, etc and their boys are invited to join in some bowling good times at the annual bowling event on Sunday, March 19th at 1:00. See all the details and the sign up form to submit to school HERE.
MATH & SCIENCE WEEK
Math and Science Night is Thursday, February 9th from 5:30-7:30 PM. There will be experiment stations and math games set up in the Great Room and gym. This fun and educational event is for all Oak Ridge families (siblings are welcome). Students must be accompanied by a parent.
Last names A-M are encouraged to attend from 5:30-6:30 and last names starting with N-Z from 6:30-7:30. More information about Math and Science Week (Feb. 6-10) will be sent home on Feb. 3. We are in need of parent and older student volunteers to assist with the experiment stations. Please see the Sign-up and contact Christopher Bibbs or Julie Aichler for questions.
Let's have some fun celebrating math & science in clothes:
Math and Science Night is Thursday, February 9th from 5:30-7:30 PM. There will be experiment stations and math games set up in the Great Room and gym. This fun and educational event is for all Oak Ridge families (siblings are welcome). Students must be accompanied by a parent.
Last names A-M are encouraged to attend from 5:30-6:30 and last names starting with N-Z from 6:30-7:30. More information about Math and Science Week (Feb. 6-10) will be sent home on Feb. 3. We are in need of parent and older student volunteers to assist with the experiment stations. Please see the Sign-up and contact Christopher Bibbs or Julie Aichler for questions.
Let's have some fun celebrating math & science in clothes:
- MONDAY, February 6: Wear clothes with numbers. Example: A hockey, soccer, football, or basketball jersey.
- TUESDAY, February 7: Wear clothes that display a animal(s). Example: A shirt with a bat, bird, kitten, lion, bear, raven, eagle, tiger, dog etc.
- WEDNESDAY, February 8: Wear clothes that display geometric shapes. Example: circles, triangles, squares, spheres, a shirt with a soccer ball, plaid shirts.
- THURSDAY, February 9: Wear clothes showing something found in nature (or the colors blue or green).
- FRIDAY, February 10: Wear clothes that display symmetrical patterns or anything as long as it’s symmetrical. Example: A plain turtleneck or a solid button shirt.
STEAM MUSEUM
The PTA is hosting an all day hands on STEAM assembly in the gym on Tuesday, February 7th. Many volunteers are needed, feel free to sign up for as many time slots that fit your schedule. Teachers are listed so you know when your child will be participating. If you have any questions please contact Angela Maeso
The PTA is hosting an all day hands on STEAM assembly in the gym on Tuesday, February 7th. Many volunteers are needed, feel free to sign up for as many time slots that fit your schedule. Teachers are listed so you know when your child will be participating. If you have any questions please contact Angela Maeso
POLAR BEAR DANCE
The Polar Bear Dance is Friday, January 27th in the Great Room. The dance is from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. We will need volunteers beginning around 6:30 for set up, at specific times throughout the dance, through to 9:30 for clean up. Volunteers are needed for set-up, to manage the donations table, to help at the snack table and clean-up.
We also need donations for snacks and supplies (the DJ and beverages are provided thanks to the PTA). Contact Joanna Chapman with any questions and see the Sign Up Genius here.
The Polar Bear Dance is Friday, January 27th in the Great Room. The dance is from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. We will need volunteers beginning around 6:30 for set up, at specific times throughout the dance, through to 9:30 for clean up. Volunteers are needed for set-up, to manage the donations table, to help at the snack table and clean-up.
We also need donations for snacks and supplies (the DJ and beverages are provided thanks to the PTA). Contact Joanna Chapman with any questions and see the Sign Up Genius here.
HOLIDAY SHOP AND BAKE SALE (flyer here)
Our annual sale will be in the Great Room on Friday, December 9th starting at 3:45. We will have a bake sale run by the Student Senate by the Media Center, where the Scholastic Book Fair will be held. Baked goods (.50 each ), pizza (1.00/slice) & water (.50/bottle) will be offered.
Please invite family and friends to shop, we will have many returning vendors and a few new ones this year in addition to our own Pixie Shop items for sale. We will also have a 50/50 raffle ( winner does not need to be present to win). Proceeds will be donated to a local charity.
If your child would like to shop with an Elf Helper we will have Middle School & High School students available. Envelopes/Shopping lists will be sent home, please make sure to bring or return to PTA mailbox if not using. We have enough for each child to have one.
Most vendors accept cash & checks, a few will have credit/debit card readers but cash is required if your child will shop with an Elf helper. The Scholastic Book Fair accepts cash, check, credit and debit cards.
Please contact Angela Almas with questions for the Holiday Shop/Bake Sale, Liz Czarnik with questions or to volunteer for the Book Sale.
Our annual sale will be in the Great Room on Friday, December 9th starting at 3:45. We will have a bake sale run by the Student Senate by the Media Center, where the Scholastic Book Fair will be held. Baked goods (.50 each ), pizza (1.00/slice) & water (.50/bottle) will be offered.
Please invite family and friends to shop, we will have many returning vendors and a few new ones this year in addition to our own Pixie Shop items for sale. We will also have a 50/50 raffle ( winner does not need to be present to win). Proceeds will be donated to a local charity.
If your child would like to shop with an Elf Helper we will have Middle School & High School students available. Envelopes/Shopping lists will be sent home, please make sure to bring or return to PTA mailbox if not using. We have enough for each child to have one.
Most vendors accept cash & checks, a few will have credit/debit card readers but cash is required if your child will shop with an Elf helper. The Scholastic Book Fair accepts cash, check, credit and debit cards.
Please contact Angela Almas with questions for the Holiday Shop/Bake Sale, Liz Czarnik with questions or to volunteer for the Book Sale.
Trunk or Treat
Oak Ridge families are invited to this new SPOOKTACULAR event on Friday, October 28th from 6:30-8 PM. Wear costumes and trick-or-treat for candy and non food treats while enjoying decorated cars in the school parking lot. Please RSVP and comment to indicate how many children will be attending on the Facebook page or email Elizabeth Mulheisen with questions.
Oak Ridge families are invited to this new SPOOKTACULAR event on Friday, October 28th from 6:30-8 PM. Wear costumes and trick-or-treat for candy and non food treats while enjoying decorated cars in the school parking lot. Please RSVP and comment to indicate how many children will be attending on the Facebook page or email Elizabeth Mulheisen with questions.
Donuts with Dad
Dads, grandpas, uncles and caregivers please join us on Friday, October 14th in the Oak Ridge Great Room from 7:45-8:20 AM for a little morning treat with your students. Any moms available to help out, please contact Steve Johnson. Nut/peanut safe donuts and we'll have some gluten free options too!
Dads, grandpas, uncles and caregivers please join us on Friday, October 14th in the Oak Ridge Great Room from 7:45-8:20 AM for a little morning treat with your students. Any moms available to help out, please contact Steve Johnson. Nut/peanut safe donuts and we'll have some gluten free options too!
Halloween Costume Sale
Got costumes in the closet? Donate them to our Green Team Halloween Costume Sale! Not sure what your child will wear this year? Come and pick out a costume for $1 an item! We will collect all ages and size costumes!, please put donated costumes in the box outside the PTA Volunteer Room by Friday the 14th. Accessories should be put in a Zilploc bag and attached to the costume. This is a great way to recycle your old costumes and also shop for new ones…and items are only $1 a piece!
Contact: Jeanne Winterburn or Tracey Straith
Got costumes in the closet? Donate them to our Green Team Halloween Costume Sale! Not sure what your child will wear this year? Come and pick out a costume for $1 an item! We will collect all ages and size costumes!, please put donated costumes in the box outside the PTA Volunteer Room by Friday the 14th. Accessories should be put in a Zilploc bag and attached to the costume. This is a great way to recycle your old costumes and also shop for new ones…and items are only $1 a piece!
Contact: Jeanne Winterburn or Tracey Straith
VALENTINE's DAY CUPCAKE SALE
Tuesday, February 14th, the Oak Ridge staff will be making homemade nut-free cupcakes to sell for $1 each. All proceeds go to the Oak Ridge Scholarship Fun. Not a PTA event but fun so we're including in the Events list anyhow!
Tuesday, February 14th, the Oak Ridge staff will be making homemade nut-free cupcakes to sell for $1 each. All proceeds go to the Oak Ridge Scholarship Fun. Not a PTA event but fun so we're including in the Events list anyhow!
Walk to School Day
Tuesday, October 4th will be this year's annual Walk to School day. Please join your fellow students and parents to save the environment, get some exercise and have some fun! Meet at Walgreen's parking lot at 7:45 AM (Rochester and 12 Mile) to walk to school north on Rochester Road. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The RO Fire Department and mascots from the Detroit Lions, Pistons and Tigers will be joining us. Cinnamon bagels and cider will be served to those who participate once we get to school.
Tuesday, October 4th will be this year's annual Walk to School day. Please join your fellow students and parents to save the environment, get some exercise and have some fun! Meet at Walgreen's parking lot at 7:45 AM (Rochester and 12 Mile) to walk to school north on Rochester Road. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The RO Fire Department and mascots from the Detroit Lions, Pistons and Tigers will be joining us. Cinnamon bagels and cider will be served to those who participate once we get to school.
Welcome Back Family Fun Night
This year the Oak Ridge PTA will have a for the "Welcome Back Family Fun Night on Monday, Sept. 12 at 6 PM in the Great Room. Pizza and ice cream will be provided and it's a great place to get to know the different PTA committees, meet new friends and catch up with old ones. The first PTA meeting of the year will be part of family fun night and starts at 7 PM.
This year the Oak Ridge PTA will have a for the "Welcome Back Family Fun Night on Monday, Sept. 12 at 6 PM in the Great Room. Pizza and ice cream will be provided and it's a great place to get to know the different PTA committees, meet new friends and catch up with old ones. The first PTA meeting of the year will be part of family fun night and starts at 7 PM.