Letter from the PTA President
Welcome back! I hope everyone enjoyed a nice Fall Break and that your Teacher Conferences went well. As I see the leaves turning and feel the air getting crisp, I know what must be right around the corner. Yes, you guessed it - it’s time for Oakview’s Hootenanny - and this year we are hosting our 15th Annual Event. For those new to Oakview, we refer to our fantastic Fall Festival as the Hootenanny, and it is a night to come together as a school and a community. So be sure to bring your neighbors and come enjoy terrific games, fun rides, and plenty of delicious food on Friday, November 3, starting at 4:30 p.m.
This is a huge event and requires everyone to get involved! For details on how to volunteer; how to donate some very important items critical to the night’s festivities; and how to buy tickets, just go to www.oakviewpta.com. Thank you in advance for making this another fantastic night for all of our families and friends!
In addition to Hootenanny on the 3rd, next week is full of lots of things going on at Oakview. Red Ribbon Week is next week and Reflections entries will be accepted on November 1st and 2nd - both before and after school each day. Specifics for both are below, but I wanted to let you know that both are quickly approaching! Thank you again for your continued support of Oakview PTA. We are off to a terrific start this school year and I hope to see everyone at Hootenanny on Friday, November 3rd!
Serving With You,
Jennifer Burns
#ONLYatOAKVIEW where we “Work Hard, Play Hard”
Email: president@oakviewpta.com
Hootenanny
Join us on Friday, November 3rd, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. for our 15th Annual Hootenanny. Past favorites like the Cake Walk, Confetti Eggs, & Silly String Fun will be mixed up this year with new features like a Silent Auction, an opportunity to “Cream Your Teacher”, and Soccer Darts!
We do need your support to make it all as much fun as we are hoping it will be.
- If you can donate water, silly string, or cakes for the cake walk, please click here to sign up!
We need lots of volunteers to keep the fun going. To sign-up to volunteer, click here!
Want to show your cake-decorating skills off? Click here to enter the Cake Decorating Contest! We have divisions for both students and adults and new this year, the OES students will determine the winners!
Buy Tickets Online
Grade-Level Raffle Baskets
Each Grade Level has been assigned a theme and donations will be put together to create awesome Raffle Baskets. Here are the themes by Grade. Donations can be dropped off in the front office or sent in to your child’s teacher - just be sure you let them know what the donation is for!
Kindergarten & 4th Grade: Family-Friendly Games & Movies
1st Grade: Arts & Crafts
2nd Grade: Chocolate & Baking
3rd Grade & 5th Grade: Clemson vs. USC
Please send in any donations by Wednesday, November 1.
Reflections Contest Submissions Due
Contest submission entries should be turned in November 1st or 2nd in the cafeteria before or after school. All guidelines and student entry forms can be accessed at scpta.org. As a reminder, the entry must reflect this year's theme "Within Reach." Students may choreograph a dance, produce a film, write a poem or story, compose a song, take a picture or create a piece of visual art (drawing, painting, or even 3D) and are encouraged to submit as many entries in as many categories as they like. Just make sure that each entry is accompanied by a student entry form. All Oakview participants will be recognized for their artistic efforts!
If you have any questions or need additional help please contact Joy Anderson or Anna Arzt at reflections@oakviewpta.com or (864) 546-1073.
Student Directory
Student Directories were delivered to teachers this week so your child should have already brought it home or has it in his/her possession. If you ordered a directory and have not received it, please email Bridgette and Emily at directory@oakviewpta.com.
Red Ribbon Week
This year's Red Ribbon and Career Awareness Week is October 30 - November 3, 2017 with the theme “Your Future is Key so Stay Drug Free!” Students are invited to participate in a week of school spirit to focus on making good choices to be healthy and stay drug free while looking ahead to our future careers.
- Monday - We All Have a Bright Future
Wear lots of red to help kick off red ribbon week
- Tuesday - Your Future is Key - So Stay Drug Free
Dress up like the future career of your choice
- Wednesday - Buckle Up for a Great Future
Wear a belt with a fun buckle
- Thursday - It's Not Too Early to Think About Your Career
Be on time to school and wear a watch
- Friday - Aim High For Your Career
Wear your favorite higher education spirit wear
Getting to Know: Sallie Sexton
Meet Oakview's Administrative Assistant and soon-to-be mom!
Tell us a little about yourself.
My name is Sallie Coker Sexton and I am 33 years old. I am married to my high school sweetheart, Andy. Andy is my best friend in the whole world and we love to travel and try new things together! We are so excited to be adding to our family this year. Our son, Augustus "Gus", is due December 13th.
You’re happiest when?
I am happiest when I am surrounded by the people I love. Andy and I always say that our biggest blessing in life is the people we are surrounded by-that includes you too Oakview family!
People would be surprised if they knew:
Many of my Oakview friends know this about me already, but I like the smell of skunks. Strange but true.
If you were stuck on an island what three things would you bring?
That's easy, a magic wand! Then you could have everything you would possible want or need, including a boat to take you back to the mainland, when you were done vacationing.
If you could meet anyone from any time period who would it be and why?
That is a tough question! I would choose Leonardo Da Vinci. Not only was an artist, but he was also an architect, writer, mathematician, inventor, botanist, musician, cartographer, military engineer, geologist and anatomist. To me, he was a magnificent problem solver. I'd like to know his motto for living and working.
What is your favorite event at Oakview?
The Hootenanny, of course! I love how this one event brings together families, teachers and students! It's a celebration of community!
Email: ssexton@greenville.k12.sc.us
