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OHS PTA AUGUST 2019 NEWSLETTER

** Please note: This is a corrected newsletter. The business name for Kendra Scott was written incorrectly and has now been corrected. Thank you.

Welcome Back!

2018-2019 was a great school year. The PTA would like to thank all it's hard working volunteers.

Hope everyone had a wonderful summer and a great first day of school. We look forward to an exciting new school year this fall!

If you're looking for a sense of community it's here in your high school PTA. Resources and support make the community stronger and our PTA offers both! Join PTA today! See you at Open House August 27th at 7pm.

A Little Review: 2018-2019

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2019!

OHS PTA was pleased to support the following staff members with Educational Grants for the 2018-19 school year.

Teachers who received scholarships:

Ship Collins
Kimberly Lentz
Aaron Mayer
Carla Nazelli
Christine Noy
Melissa Conrad
Gary DiBianca
Mark Kimball
Michael Klubnik

Thank you for all you do for our students!

We had some successful fundraisers this past school year!

Look for these fundraisers next year, we'd love to have you attend or volunteer!

Barnes & Noble Book Fair
Spring Plant & Flower Sale
Purse Party After Prom Fundraiser
SAT/ACT Prep Fundraiser

Scenes from the 2018/19 Spring Plant & Flower Sale

Upcoming Fundraisers!

Taking the SAT/ACT? Check out these great opportunities!

The AFTER PROM Purse Party Fundraiser is coming!
Get your tickets today!

INVITATION to PTA's Designer Purse Party supporting Orange After Prom

The goal of the OHS After Prom committee is to create a life-long memory for all our juniors and seniors, by funding a safe and fun night to remember!

Junior and senior parents/guardians! We need volunteers!! Please consider joining us at one of our committee meetings. The 2019-2020 After Prom committee meetings will take place at 7pm on the following dates:

Meetings:
September 10th
October 8th
November 12th (not the 5th as stated on calendar)
December 10th
January 14th
February 11th
March 10th
April 7th

Help us make this an amazing experience!

SPIRIT WEAR!!!

Show your school pride with Spirit Wear! All sales support the OHS PTA! Make it uniquely you by designing your Spirit Wear on our website accessible via the OHS PTA website or Orange Athletics.

Spirit Wear will still be available at OHS Football games and other events.

Stay tuned for information about the opening of the
OHS Spirit Store.

Get Ready
For
Reflections 2020!!!

Important School Information:

ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Parents, please contact the Attendance Office no later than 9:00 am to report your student absence, stating the reason. (216-798-3670 ext. 2210)

If your child will be leaving school early please have them drop off their note in the Attendance Office, upon arriving at school.
Your student must return with(or fax 216-839-1821) documentation from the Doctor/Dentist to be excused.

Lastly, a Pre-Planned Absence form should be completed and returned to the Attendance Office 3 days in advanced for a college visit, family vacation, or anticipated absence.
Thanking you in advance for your cooperation.

OHS PTA has many different opportunities for you to get involved. It doesn't matter if you work full time, part time or stay home - there are so many ways for you to stay connected to the OHS school community.

Click the button below to be taken to our sign up form or contact our volunteer coordinator if you are interested in helping out this year. Volunteering is easy, essential and we work around any time you're willing to give!

Click to Volunteer!

How You Can Help!

NEW THIS YEAR!

Shop at AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com) Choose your charity (PTA Ohio Congress Orange High) Start shopping! Every single time you shop, funds will be donated to OHS PTA. SIMPLE!

Giant Eagle Apples for the Students! register at GiantEagle.com/AFTS USE school Code 2631
(We have 78 supporters to date!)

Heinenʼs - Register with your Tasteful Rewards number at
https://www.heinens.com/home/tasteful-rewards/ or stop at your favorite Heinen's Customer Service Booth, or by calling Customer Relations department at 1-855-475-2300 Ext. 2337.

YOU MUST REGISTER EVERY YEAR BEGINNING IN MAY WITH HEINENʼS!!

Bring your used Name Brand ONLY ink cartridges to the Orange Library, Orange Village Service Dept or Pepper Pike Service Dept!

Please place them in a ziplock bag or a plastic grocery bag. There is a collection box, at the library in the area where the vending machines are! :)

We have earned over $60 already this year, over summer! If you know of a business that would save cartridges for us, please let Brenda Goodman (440)655-2793 know!

Get Spirit Yard Signs, Magnets, Stickers and Clings for your home or cars at https://www.spiritsportshop.com. Use code OrangeHS to log on.

Order for all activities and high school support on line and pick up from Brenda Goodman after delivery. Brenda will contact you once items have been received!

Barnes and Nobel Book Fair twice a year (Dec and May). Attend the book fair on our fair day, mention OHS at your checkout and PTA earns from your purchase! No cost to you! Itʼs a perfect time to get holiday gifts on December 7th!

Coming SOON!! In May get your Summer Reading books for all grades, Mother's Day & Father's Day gifts!

Kendra Scott Accessories Fundraising days.
In addition to the B&N days, stop down and check out all the beautiful gifts for ladies and men. Mention Orange HS and 20% of sales from our day will be donated back to the PTA! Other dates TBA too!

Thank you very much for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Your Fundraising Chairs - Brenda Goodman & Tique Oeflein

bgoodman.juiceplus@gmail.com & tiqueoef@gmail.com

Click for Staples Classroom Rewards

Do you love taking pictures?! Want to volunteer for the OHS PTA?! We are looking for someone that can show up to our various events and fundraisers and get some great photos.

Email Sarahrichards40@hotmail.com if you're interested or would like more info.

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