Page November 2016 Oberon Middle School Newsletter

Tara Peña, Principal

Brian Conner,

Assistant Principal

Brandon Rowland,

Assistant Principal

Bobbie Turecek,

Principal’s Secretary

Sarah Leonard, Attendance

Paraprofessional

Melissa Elston,

Financial Secretary

Jay Charness,

PTSA President

September 2017

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Message from the Principal...

Dear Oberon Families,

We are off to an amazing start this school year. Our building is ripe with enthusiasm

and energy as 525 students enter our doors and fill our hallways each day. Our

students come to us each day ready and eager to learn, and for that, we thank you!

We are looking forward to our upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences on September

26th and 27th. This will be a great opportunity for you to meet with your child’s

teachers to discuss your child’s academic progress so far this year. Conferences will

be from 3:30 – 7:00 pm both nights. There will be a hybrid Curriculum Night from

5:00 – 6:00 pm on Wednesday night of conferences (more info on this to be shared

next week). Thanks in advance for your attendance; your presence in your child’s

education makes all the difference.

As the year progresses, Oberon will work hard to ensure that all students have a

wonderful middle school opportunity in all developmental areas such as learning and

academics as well as social and emotional development as we support in their

transitioning to become independent adolescents. Middle school is definitely a

transitional time in our student’s lives, and you can expect to see many changes

during their short tenure here at Oberon. I assure you that we hold very high

standards and expectations for all of our students, and we will support and foster

your child’s growth during their time with us. In addition, we will try our best to

communicate the wonderful things going on every day!

Oberon School Website

Oberon School Calendar

Jeffco Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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September 2017

Message from the Principal, continued...

Since the school year has begun, your student has heard a lot from their teachers and me about safety.

More specifically, we have talked at great lengths about the importance of every student at Oberon feeling

safe and that no student has the right to interfere with the learning of someone else. It is important for our

students to understand their role here at Oberon, and we appreciate your help in reinforcing these

expectations with your student as well.

I also want to encourage parents to be involved and stay informed during these short two years. Right now

is the time your student needs you the most. Your role as a parent is and should be changing, but your

involvement should not change as you continue to be there for your kids; it just may look different. Some

of the ways to stay informed and connected to all that is happening in your student’s school life include the

update weekly email from me highlighting school events and reminders; this monthly newsletter; teacher

and team websites that list upcoming assignments; Parent Portal and Schoology; the weekly D and/or F

notification on Fridays that you will receive if your student has earned a D/F in one or more classes; and of

course email communication with your student’s teachers. Teachers are great at responding to emails

within a day or two. Our website is an amazing resource as well.

Thank you for your support of all of us here at Oberon!

Respectfully,

Tara Peña

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September 2017

Dates to Remember

Sept. 25 Fundraiser Kick-off

Sept. 26 Parent Conferences 3:30-7:00

Sept. 27 Parent Conferences 3:30-7:00

Oct. 2 One Day Count

Oct. 3 OHS Induction 6:00-7:00 pm

Oct. 6 Mid-terms Online

Oct. 9 Fundraiser Ends

Oct. 11 8th Grade Field Trip to Warren Tech

Oct. 12 Make-up Pictures

Oct. 13 No School

Oct. 16 Fundraiser delivered

Oct. 18 Band Concert 7:00 pm

Oct. 19 Choir Concert 7:00 pm

Oct. 25 Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm

Oberon Vikings of the Month

7-Green Blane Keller and Sadie Matheson

7-Gold Tatum Seymour and Josh Ortiz

8-Green Noah Bueter and Sofie Pasini-Hill

8-Gold Daniel Kim-Warren and Sarah Kerrigan

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September 2017

Yearbook Prices

Parents, The price of yearbooks will increase in November. If you want the $25 2017-18 yearbook, log in to Campus --> Jeffco Connect --> Jeffco Student Fee Payment. There you will find the optional yearbook fee, as well as any unpaid fees and/or fines. Contact me with questions regarding school fees. Thank you, Melissa Elston Financial Secretary Oberon Middle School 7300 Quail St Arvada, CO 80005 (303)982-2049

mailto:Melissa.Elston@jeffco.k12.co.us

Social Emotional Learning Specialist

Hello, my name is Victoria Shotwell, and I am thrilled to join Oberon as the Social Emotional Learning

Specialist. This is my second year in Jeffco and my 14th year in education. I am a strong believer that

social-emotional skills are essential to lifelong success and need to be taught, just like academic skills. In a

2013 survey of 704 employers, half of those surveyed said they had trouble finding recent graduates to fill

vacancies in their companies. Applicants had the technical knowledge, but they lacked the communication,

adaptability, decision-making, and problem solving skills needed to do the job. Social emotional skills

truly are 21st century skills! I’m excited to work with the teachers to embed this teaching throughout the

day, as well as in the 7th grade advisement classes.

In my spare time, I like to create pottery, read, and spend time outdoors with my husband. Please let me

know how I might support you and your family.

Victoria Shotwell

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September 2017

FUNDRAISER / BOOSTER CLUB

It is that time of year again; time to help with fundraising or donating to the PTSA/school. On Monday, September 25 the students will come home with an order form for our fundraiser, Butter Braids. There is something for everyone so be sure to check it out, and offer them to your family, friends and anyone else who wants to enjoys a tasty treat. If you would prefer not to sell, we would appreciate you joining the booster club to donate to the school. You can do this by clicking the link below and donating $100.00 (or whatever you can afford). We need to pull together as a community in order to raise funds to help our kids, our teachers and our school. We have big plans and the school has many needs, please help us to help them. https://oberon-ptsa-fundraiser-booster-club-94636.cheddarup.com

Thank You,

Jay Charness

Proline Machinery Company

(303) 731-7731 www.prolinemachinery.com

Buy, Sell, Appraise, Liquidate & Auction all types of machinery!

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Dear Oberon Community, In addition to being a resource to the community, we at Oberon Counseling Services would like to provide you with additional community support information. You can access any of these services at any time throughout the year. If you need any further information about any of the services listed below, please contact the school counseling office at (303) 982-2020. Serving Kids This is a program sponsored by the Jeffco Public Schools Associations. It provides clothing items to Jefferson County Public School students, preschool through 12th grade. If you want to request clothing, coats, shoes, shirts, etc., please contact your grade level counselor at (303)982-2020 to complete the forms. Arvada Community Food Bank If you live between 38th to 120th and Sheridan to Highway 93 in Golden, you are eligible for food assistance from The Arvada Food Bank located at 10405 W 64th Pl., Arvada, CO 80004. Their contact number is (303) 424-6685 The Jefferson Foundation The Jefferson Foundation pursues financial support from corporations, businesses, foundations, and individuals through campaigns, planned giving, special events, and grants. Through strong alliances and friendships with the businesses, civic groups, churches and organizations that are the bedrock of the community, the Foundation gathers support for students of Jeffco Schools -- the largest school district in Colorado. Their contact number is (303)982-2210 Partnership for Colorado Is a collaborative effort of more than 200 nonprofit organizations working with local businesses to increase charitable giving in Colorado? The four federations making up the Partnership for Colorado represent different groups of nonprofit organizations tied together through common missions or values. Their contact number is (303)861-8354. Mile High United Way They coordinate the collective strength of more than 50,000 individual donors, 800 local businesses, 100 nonprofit organizations, and numerous community resources. Together, they deliver long-term solutions for individuals and families in metro Denver, Colorado empowering them to become more productive members of our community for years to come. Their contact number is (303)561-2100 or (303)433-8383. Jefferson Center for Mental Health As a private not-for-profit mental health center, Jefferson Center has a broad mix of services to meet the needs of residents in Jefferson. Core services like case management, residential and employment programs that help individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses reach their full potential; 24 hour/7day/week evaluation and intervention emergency services; special programs for children, adolescents and families that include individual and family therapy, case management and in-home services; and adult services to improve lives through treatment and skill-building, and services for older adults that include community outreach and peer support. Their 24 hour contact number is (303) 425-0300), and their too-free number is (800) 201-5264. Jeffco Action Center Since 1968, Jeffco Action Center, Inc. has been providing essential stabilizing services to the people in Jefferson County who are in danger of becoming homeless, or attempting to move out of homelessness. It serves as a haven of hope for the thousands of homeless, near homeless and working poor who come through our door every year. People can receive assistance with a five-day supply of food, clothing for the whole family, necessary household items, and medical care. Their contact number is (303) 237-7704.

Friends Of Man

At Friends of Man, every dollar contributed by donors goes directly to aid individuals and families in need of assistance. Friends of Man was founded to provide donors with the opportunity to have 100% of their gift used for charitable purposes. No money whatsoever is taken out for administrative expenses - and there are no salaries. How is this done? All operating expenses of the charity are paid by the volunteers through their donations to the Institute for the New Man. That's why all charitable contributions to Friends of Man are used 100% -- dollar for dollar -- to help those in need. Their contact number is (303) 798-2342.

Oberon Counseling Services

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