 Wanted: Bakers for Spaghetti Social
Wanted More Bakers!!
Thank you everyone that has signed up to help at the Spaghetti Dinner. We are just in need for a few more desserts, if you could please sign up so everyone can have some yummy treats after the spaghetti dinner. You can drop off your dessert anytime after 3:00 at the Ottoson and please have them labeled with the ingredients.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4BAFAA2D6-volunteer
Paint it Forward!!! Tech Room Makeover
Hi Parents, My name is PJ Davey and I'm with the group "Paint It Forward". As most of you have heard by now, Paint It Forward is working with the Ottoson Middle School to provide a classroom makeover for the Tech Class. Over the last few weeks, we've been very ambitious with our vision of the room and we need everyone's help to make sure all of our goals for the space are met. The space will not only have a different look, but we hope to make it a cleaner, safer and more productive environment for the students.
Our goal is to raise $1,500 by Thursday February 16th, and we've come up with a great idea on how to achieve this. Paint It Forward paints in order to have the opportunity to give back to schools throughout New England. In the same fashion, we'd like your children to put a little work in order to gain a brand new classroom. We came up with a challenge called "Chores for Change". Ms. Oropallo and I explain how it works in this video.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZAHHAVku_M
We're asking each and every parent to encourage their children to lend a hand around the house. This will not only have a great impact on their learning experience, but its a small effort that will impact many more students years after your child leaves Ottoson.
Not only do we need their help, but we need YOURS as well. With a project like this, it helps to have some skilled trades among parents. Based on the projects that we'd like to complete during February break, and these are some key players we'll need to make this happen.... Floor InstallersCarpentersElectriciansIT TechsPaintersInsulators
MasonGeneral Handyman Beyond these key trades, there's many other small projects that we need to complete that are fit for any skill set and age range.
Ms. Oropallo sent out a sign up sheet for the days that we'll be at the school working, so we encourage ALL of you to spend a day with us to make this project happen. Our big reveal is set for February 26th and we cordially invite everyone to come down and check out the new Technology Classrooms.
Sign-up here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0844ABA622A75-woodshop
If you have any questions, feel free to direct them to myself or Ms. Oropallo.PJ DaveyOwner603.566.2642Paint It ForwardFollow us on Twitter!'Like' us on Facebook
Allison Oropallo
aoropallo@arlington.k12.ma.us
allisonoropallo.com Allison Oropallo Engineering Technology TeacherOttoson Middle School YouTube - Videos from this email Information for Grade 8 Parents - Course Selection at AHS
Dear Gr. 8 Parents and Guardians,
Click here for a letter that explains the course selection process and the format for the tours which will take place at Arlington High next Tuesday.
We look forward to meeting your children next week and beginning the transition process from middle to high school.
Mary Villano--
Mary Villano, Interim Principal
Arlington High School
781-316-3591
Intro to Ottoson for Incoming 2012 6th Graders
Spaghetti Supper Update and Signup.
The Spaghetti Dinner is coming! You and your family don’t want to miss out on this wonderful social event, sponsored by the OPAC! Please submit your flyer with your family count, when you have a chance. But please, no later than February 3rd!(It is a catered event and we need to submit a head count.)Thanks so much and see you there! See below for the link to sign up and help us out at the Spaghetti Dinner.
Lori Pescatore – Coordinator for the Spaghetti Dinner Ottoson Participates in No Name Calling Week
Dear Ottoson Parents:
As we come to the end of the second term, Ottoson Middle School is proud to participate in No Name Calling Week ( www.nonamecallingweek.org). No Name Calling Week is a national week—schools and communities across the nation will participate. Ottoson Middle School is excited to have a different theme each day of the week. Please open the attached flyer to see the schedule for the week, which includes fun dress up days (attire should be school appropriate). In homerooms throughout the week, students will be encouraged to sign a commitment pledge to standing up against bullying.
In addition, students will be given the opportunity to write a one-page essay or poem for a chance to be featured in the upcoming Ottoson Newsletter. The essay contest will be optional. Students who choose to participate in the activity will be asked to write about their experience being called a name, how it felt to be a bystander of someone else being called a name, or their vision for a school where no one is called names. Essays will be due January 27th.
Finally, we encourage you to take at least one night next week to participate in our No Name Calling Week homework assignment with your kids. While no credit is given for this assignment, families play an integral part in shaping children’s decisions to use hurtful language. Many schools have found that this “homework” is a successful way to tie the week together. Plus, it is a fun activity! The homework assignment is attached along with follow-up activities you may choose to do with your child.
We realize that ending bullying will take more than one week—but we hope that you’ll participate with us to decrease name-calling and increase awareness. Together, we can make an impact!
Sincerely,
Emily, Kate, & Whitney
(Guidance Staff) Ottoson Select Chorus Selected to Perform at Massachusetts All State Conference
Dear Ottoson Community,
Please read the message below from Pasquale Tassone regarding the Ottoson Select Chorus' selection to perform at the All-State Conference in early March.
The Select Chorus is comprised of 30 Ottoson singers in 6th, 7th and 8th grade. I've attached a list of the young singers as I know you will want to congratulate your students-they are from all clusters!!
My congratulations goes out to the whole group as well as the director, Cheryl Christo. Groups apply from all over the state of Massachusetts. This truly puts our school on the map in a very positive way.
My best,
Cori Gaffny
From Pat Tassone:
Hi All:
Please join me in congratulating The AHS Honors Orchestra directed by TIno D'Agostino as well as the Ottoson Select Chorus directed by Cheryl Christo upon being selected to perform at the Massachusetts Music Educators All State-Conference in Boston on March 1 and 2, 2012.
Both groups competed anonymously and were chosen among entrants throughout the state for the 6 performance slots available to performing ensembles. We are very proud of the students and their conductors. This also marks the second time that 2 out of the 6 performances have been awarded to Arlington Public Schools groups. BRAVI!!!
Pasquale Tassone
Performing Arts Director (Interim)
Arlington Public Schools
Important Information for 8th Grade Families
Hello Parents and Guardians
I am attaching a letter for you explaining the beginning stages of the course selection process for current grade 8 students who will be entering AHS in the fall. You will receive more specific information as we move through the process.
Mary
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Mary Villano, Interim Principal
Arlington High School
Information for morning drop off
Good Afternoon,
It has been brought to my attention that parents are dropping off their children in the Acton St. Daycare. This is causing safety issues as well as congestion problems for the parents and staff of the daycare. I ask that no students be dropped off in the daycare lot.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter.
Tim
Japan Trip Summer 2012
Dear Ottoson Parents/Guardians,
I am emailing you to let you know about an exciting opportunity for students at OMS to travel internationally this summer. This summer, students from AHS and OMS will have the opportunity to travel to our sister city of Nagaokakyo, Japan with Arlington teachers serving as chaperons. While in Japan, the students will stay with Japanese host families and travel to Japanese schools. Furthermore, the students will travel throughout the area and visit many cultural sites.
This is a truly excellent opportunity to not only visit another country, but also to experience another culture. Many vacations offer the opportunity to travel to tourist destinations in another country, this is a chance for your student to experience Japan beyond just the tourist attractions and to really experience another culture.
The students will leave on July 5th and return on July 15th. The price of the trip is around $2,200, which covers absolutely every part of trip (the plane ticket, food, entrance to all activities, and lodging with a Japanese host family). The only thing they need money for is souvenirs! If you are considering a summer camp, you may want to consider the chance to send your son/daughter on a trip to Asia, which is sure to be something he/she will never forget.
If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to call, or email.
--
Christopher Mahoney
World Geography
7th grade
750's Cluster
Ottoson Middle School Parent Portal Information
5-2-1 Afterschool Activity Program Continues
The 5-2-1 Afterschool Activity Program runs afterschool, and is free and open to all.
Good Afternoon,
If anyone has questions regarding Ottoson's 5-2-1 program, please email Robert Bartholomew at rbartholomew@arlington.k12.ma.us.
Thank you,
Tim
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