Hello OCRS families,
As we approach the Holiday Break, it's important that families keep their child home if they are sick. We are experiencing an increase in influenza within our community and we continue to have COVID-19, ear infections, pneumonia, strep throat, colds, pink eye, as well as influenza. Mrs. Forte has prepared a Health Update for families to review. Here is the district's policy in the Elementary School Handbook on keeping students at home due to illness. We appreciate the assistance of every OCRS family in keeping our entire school community as healthy as possible this Holiday Season.
No School this Friday, December 23rd
Just a reminder that there is no school this Friday, December 23rd.
December Spirit Days
We would like to give students and staff an opportunity to have some fun together and celebrate our OCRS spirit the last week of December. While we always encourage students and staff to wear their OCRS Spirit Gear on Fridays, we thought that some special theme days would make December extra fun! As always, participation is encouraged, but not mandatory.
Monday, December 19th:"Merry Monday"
Wear your favorite holiday themed colors to school on Monday! Holiday themed colors can be for any December holiday.
Tuesday, December 20th: "Sweater Weather"
Wear your favorite ugly or holiday themed sweater to school on Tuesday! Holiday themed sweaters can be for any December holiday.
Wednesday, December 21st: "Holiday Headgear"
Wear your favorite holiday themed hat or headband to school on Wednesday! Holiday themed hats can be for any December holiday.
Thursday, December 22nd: "Seasonal Socks"
Wear your favorite holiday themed or crazy socks to school on Thursday! Holiday themed socks can be for any December holiday. For safety reasons, no slippers please!
NRI Lacrosse Registration Information
Spring Registration is NOW OPEN FOR THE SPRING 2023 SEASON. Take advantage of the Early Bird Discount and register before January 1, 2023. See the linked flyer for additional details.
Upcoming Dates and Events
View and subscribe to the OCRS Public Events Calendar at https://oldcounty.smithfield-ps.org/o/old-county-road-elementary/page/monthly-calendar. Clicking on the "Add to Google Calendar" to subscribe to the calendar on your own calendar app.
December Spirit Week, Monday, December 19th through Thursday, December 22nd
NO SCHOOL, Holiday Break, Friday, December 23rd through Monday, January 2nd
Thank you,
Mr. Barrette
Kindergarten Gingerbread House Building
Holiday Concert
