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MATH & SCIENCE WEEK 
Math and Science Night is Thursday, February 8th 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 will be sent home on Feb. 2. 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: Wear clothes with numbers. Example: A hockey, soccer, football, or basketball jersey.
  • TUESDAY: Wear clothes that display a animal(s). Example: A shirt with a bat, bird, kitten, lion, bear, raven, eagle, tiger, dog etc.
  • WEDNESDAY: Wear clothes that display geometric shapes. Example: circles, triangles, squares, spheres, a shirt with a soccer ball, plaid shirts.
  • THURSDAY: Wear clothes showing something found in nature (or the colors blue or green).
  • FRIDAY: Wear clothes that display symmetrical patterns or anything as long as it’s symmetrical. Example: A plain turtleneck or a solid button shirt.

Fun Run
See full details under the Fundraising Fun Run tab.
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Holiday Shop and Bake Sale
Our annual sale will be in the Great Room on Friday, December 8th 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.  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.


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Doughnuts with a Guest
The annual Doughnuts with A Guest event will be Friday, October, 20th at 7:50 AM at Oak Ridge. Dads, uncles, grandpas and any other caregivers are invited to join their Oak Ridge student for a doughnuts and juice or coffee before school.  If any moms would like to volunteer, please email Steve Johnson.

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Halloween Costume Donations and Sales
Closet full of costumes that no longer fit or your won't wear? Donate them for the Oak Ridge Halloween Costume sale. Donations accepted through October 18th in the box outside of the office. Any size costumes, masks and accessories welcome! It's an awesome way to recycle and raise a few dollars for the PTA.  Then, on Thursday, October 19th, be sure to come to school for a great deal on gently used costumes. Contact Tracey Straith with any questions.

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Walk to School Day (flyer)
Tuesday, October 2nd 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.

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Trunk or Treat
This is for Oak Ridge student / teacher / staff families only. Rain or Shine. Not a drop off event - you must stay with your child/children.  All candy will be from an approved peanut and tree nut free list.  Some candy will also be allergen friendly other than nuts.  Non-food treats will also be given out.
If you would like to register a car to decorate and hand out goodies, please sign up here! You do not have to decorate a car to participate!* We will also be collecting candy donations from a specific list.  Stay tuned for more info!  Any questions please email Elizabeth Mulheisen

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Ice Cream Social (flyer)
WHAT: JOIN US FOR AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL SPONSORED BY THE PTA
WHO:  OAK RIDGE FAMILIES
WHEN: SEPTEMBER 11, 2017 AT 6:30PM
WHERE: THE GREAT ROOM




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