OAA Spirit Week:

Next week will be SPIRIT WEEK for all students at Amelia Elementary in preparation for the Ohio Achievement Assessments (grades 3-5)!  I encourage ALL students to participate!!  Let’s see how creative we can be and most importantly… let’s have FUN!!

Mark your calendars and have fun with the following activities:

• Monday, April 15th:   Have sweet dreams about the OAA:  Wear your pajamas to school.
• Tuesday, April 16^th:    OAA All Stars:  Wear your favorite college or sports team’s shirts, jerseys, hats.
• Wednesday, April 17th:  We are wild about the OAA:  Wear your wildest and wackiest outfit!
• Thursday, April 18th:   Get dressed for success for the OAA test:  Wear your nicest, fanciest outfit.
• Friday, April 19th:      Rock out the OAA:  Dress like a rock star today… looking for wild and wacky hair and rock star attire.

Scholastic Book Fair Online Shopping Available:

The Spring Book Fair for Amelia Elementary has started early for online shoppers.  Online shopping will be open from April 8 – April 27. 

Here is the web address to shop online.  http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=ameliaelementary

 

Amelia Public Library Events:

I wanted to share some upcoming library programs that may interest your
children held at the Amelia Public Library.

Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM: Lego Plus (ages 4-11)

Participants ages 4-11 are invited to attempt the LEGO challenge of the month or build something of your own design, plus our extra building activity this month will be cup stacking. For more information or to register, call the library at 752-5580 or register online at:

http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5338&BranchID=1000001523&Branch=Amelia%20Branch&EventID=162553

Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 2 PM – 4 PM: Tunes and Times of the Renaissance (All Ages)

Step into “ye days of olde” as Renaissance performers take you back in time. See the fashions up close and learn the history behind them. Also sing a song, learn a dance or just sit back and enjoy the show! All ages. For more information or to register, call the library at 752-5580 or register online at:

http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5338&BranchID=1000001523&Branch=Amelia%20Branch&EventID=160548

Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 2 PM – 3PM: All About Weather with Katy Morgan, FOX19 Meteorologist (All Ages)

We’re forecasting lots of fun when FOX 19 Meteorologist Katy Morgan joins us for an informative and entertaining look at the weather. Katy can be seen on the FOX 19 morning news, where she helps TV viewers get ready for their day. Register today to save your seat and learn more about her job, the weather and forecasting! For all ages! For more information or to register, call the library at 752-5580 or register online at:

http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=5338&BranchID=1000001523&Branch=Amelia%20Branch&EventID=160240

Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 2 PM to 3:30 PM: Musical Matinee with Steve Featherston (All Ages)

Join us as we celebrate the end of Children’s Book Week with singing, dancing and more in a musical performance by Steve Featherston, local musician. For more information or to register call the library at 752-5580 or register online starting Monday, April 15, 2013.

April Lunch Menu: