DURHAMVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DECEMBER 2014 FAMILY DATES TO NOTE

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open before the evening Holiday Concerts
from 6:00-6:50 PM. Please make sure purchases from the book fair are put
away during the Holiday Concert so we may demonstrate our best audience
behavior to our hard working performers.
Tuesday, December 2

Band practice 1:45-2:15

Wednesday, December 3 PTO Wreath pick up 3:00-6:30

PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM
Friday, December 5

Activity Friday no Morning Program

5 Week Reports

Sunday, December 7
PM

Grade 2 at Cottage Lawn for performance at 2:10

Arrive at Cottage Lawn at 2:00 PM

Monday, December 8

Scholastic Book Fair starts today and ends on Friday,

December 12 just a reminder, we pay 8.75% sales tax
on any purchases made at the book fair.
The Book Fair will also be open in the evening at
6:00-6:50 PM prior to the Holiday Concert at 7:00 PM.
For night concert, students need arrive at 6:45 PM

Tuesday, December 9

Board of Ed Meeting 7:00 PM @ Durhamville School

Thursday, December 11 Bus Drills @ 9:15 AM

Portable Planetarium - TBA
Friday, December 12

Morning Program
Gingerbread Houses - Kindergarten
Portable Planetarium - TBA

Friday, December 19

Winter Carnival schedule to follow

Saturday, December 20-Sunday, January 4, 2015

Christmas Vacation NO SCHOOL
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
School resumes on Monday, January 5, 2015
December 2014 Family Dates to Note 2

Upcoming Events:
Monday, January 5
Thursday, January 8
Thursday, January 22

All City Band Rehearsals begin at OHS 3:30-4:30 PM

PTO Meeting @ 6:30 PM
Geography Bee @ 9:30 at Durhamville

Starburst Moments
Students at Durhamville Elementary are being recognized by their teachers for exceptional
work or effort. If your child indicates he or she enjoyed a starburst moment, his or her picture
will be posted on the office windows weekly. In addition, their name will be on the white board
in the hallway and they enjoyed a starburst.
Box Tops
Oh what fun the students had bringing in BoxTops and Labels for Education for a friendly
competition between grades and homerooms! Drum roll please. The official winners are:
1st Place - $50 Grade 1 Mrs. Englers class
2nd Place - $40 Grade K Ms. Knights class
3rd Place - $30 Grade 3 Mrs. MacDonalds class
The classroom will enjoy a special treats for their awesome participation!

Starlit Campfire! By Mrs. Pendleton

35 Flaming Reading Stars and their families enjoyed a night under

the stars at the first Durhamville Reading Campfire! It was held Monday
evening, November 10th from 6 to 7. We had PTO snacks, songs, active games and fun! We
celebrated those students who had read at least 2,000 minutes in September and October. Thanks
to all these families for their support of reading and reaching for the stars. Thanks to the
Durhamville Volunteer Firefighters for their safe guidance. Last but not least, thanks also to Ms.
Knight & Mr. Mercer for being our music superstars! Staaarburst!!!!

December 2014 Family Dates to Note 3

The following Flaming Reading Stars were recognized at the Durhamville Reading Campfire!

Brandon Richmond
Hayleigh Cimpi
Emily Bodnar
Phoebe Cogan
Peyton Molinari
Dawson Hatter
Dylan Bartholomew

Samual Gaudet
Riley Plantz
Hunter DuBois
Huntter Miller
Emily Martin-Pearson Stephan Boylan
Gavin Stone
Griffin Stone
Emma Bennett
Alissa Marino
Hudson DuBois
Quinn Colvin
Sophia Colvin
Ronald Miller
Matthew Flanagan
Jaden Rashford
Elizabeth Boylan
Trent Williams
Dayton Piersall
Cheyanne Nellinger
Randy Shenandoah
Joe Williams
Vinnie Staats
Aeron Nyberg
Caitlyn Vanderhoof Julian Egelston
Kayleigh Kimball

Durhamville Has Talent Night

By Mrs. Carnevale

WOW Durhamville sure DOES have talent! On Tuesday, October 7, 10 Durhamville 4 th

and 5th graders put on a talent show that can only be described as AMAZING!
The spectacular PTO GlowBugs group started the show with a Glowing Opening Act of
PTO parents dancing in the dark with only their glowstick-glowing outfits lighting up the
stage. Then the following student performers took to the stage!:
Madi Harris, Morgan Philo, Kendra Pawlikowski Cheer/Dance
Hunter DuBois - Magic with Jim Olney
Amiee Molinari Singing/Cups
Hannah Myatt Singing
Ellie Rose - Singing
Alex Eaton - Singing
Jade Delahunt Cups
Jailynn Bender - Gymnastics

PTO GlowBugs

Judges Lady Gaga Gwilt and Mr. deLo

offered advice and complimented the
participants on their outstanding performances. Stage Assistants Jorgia Belewich and
Julian Egelston helped with music and other tasks, while Audience Assistants Rachel
Torrey and
Jacob Cardinale handled props. The respectful and appreciative audience really enjoyed
the show from start to finish!
Stay tuned for the next Durhamville Has Talent Night for 2nd and 3rd graders, scheduled
for Wednesday, March 11 from 6 7 pm. The PTO GlowBugs were so spectacular, they
have been asked to perform again. You wont want to miss it!!!

December 2014 Family Dates to Note 4

Holiday Support
As the holiday season approaches, we wish to keep it simple and happy for our Durhamville
families and community. Since economic times are making this a stressful time for families,
please be aware there are available resources to assist families in need this holiday season. If
we can be of any assistance, please contact us at 363-8065 or via email at

mvisalli@oneidacsd.org or vsmith@oneidacsd.org by Friday, December 5. All information will

be kept confidential.
Holiday Cheer
As a staff, we discussed the holiday season. Though we appreciate your heartfelt kindness and
thoughtfulness, we feel very strongly that no gifts should be sent to school for staff members. We
hope you will respect our decision as a staff and support an organization or family in need. We
wish you the happiest of holidays and appreciate you sharing your good cheer with others.