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A warm welcome goes out to all our Open
Door families as we begin the ’15- ’16 school year.
As I visit the classrooms I observe happy, busy children engaged in many activities.
Our teachers have a talent of setting up classrooms rich in creativity and exploration, providing an optimum learning environment for their developing minds. As an added bonus they’re having fun while learning is taking place.
The newest member of our Open Door staff is
Mrs. Meme Signor, an aide in our
Tuesday/Thursday three year old class. An experienced early childhood teacher and current Open Door parent she is delighted to be back in the classroom. Welcome aboard!
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You are invited to join the Open Door staff at our adult only Open House Wednesday,
October 7 th from 7 until 8pm. Explore your child’s world and see what happens behind those doors every week.
A highlight of the Open House will be a slide show of your children learning, discovering and having fun with their teachers and friends. After the presentation and slide show, teachers will be available to answer any general questions you may have.
We are looking forward to your visit to our classrooms on Wednesday, October 7 th at
7:00 PM. We hope you’ll be pleased by what you see as you experience a bit of your child’s world here at Open Door.
After the teacher’s presentation, please join the board and other parents for beverages and dessert. In some cases parents will have dessert first, and then meet with their child’s teacher because of space considerations in the classroom. Please check the RSVP card for your scheduled time. Hope to see you there!
Thank you for choosing ODNS for your preschooler. An exciting year is about to unfold!
Sincerely,
Melinda Bibko
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Sept 21st - Oct 6th (2 weeks)
Coupon Books are $20 each & school receives $8 for each book sold!
Selling not just Buffalo books, but out of town/state books also-Great Gift Idea!
Sample books need to be sold or returned!
(families will be charged $20 if sample is not returned)
Sell 5 Books and get 1 book free!
Featuring over 30 artists, hand crafters and vendors. Come find something special for yourself or a unique gift. With a large variety of vendors and hand crafted items, there is something for everyone!
Bring your kids and your appetites, too! Enjoy our bake sale and numerous family-friendly activities, including: pumpkin painting, arts and crafts and much more!

Older 4/5’s Kindergarten
Readiness
Mrs. Sexton, teacher
Mrs. Nelson, aide
4’s Pre-K
Mrs. Cullen, teacher
Mrs. Pardo, aide
3’s M/W
Mrs. Bibko, teacher
Mrs. Sendker, aide
3’s T/Th
Mrs. Bibko, teacher
Mrs. Signor, aide
3’s Literature Day
Mrs. Wild, teacher
Mrs. McCormack, aide
2’s M/W
Mrs. Wild, teacher
Mrs. McCormack, aide
2’s T/Th
Mrs. Wild, teacher
Mrs. Hannon, aide
Please call if your child will not be attending school for any reason.
Thank You.
Open House
Wednesday, October 7, 7-8 pm
School Photos
Tuesday, Oct. 13 and Wednesday, Oct. 14
Payment envelopes to go home 1 week before and must be returned on picture day or no picture will be taken.
Craft Fair & Family Fun Festival
Saturday, October 17, 9am-2pm
Halloween Parties
Wednesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 29
Sign-up sheets will be posted outside classroom doors for supplies.
Parent/Teacher Conferences- NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, November 4- 3’s M/W
Thursday, November 5- 3’s T/Th, 4’s and K-Readiness
Christmas Holiday Parties
Monday, Dec. 21 and Tuesday, Dec. 22- details TBA
Christmas Break- NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, Dec. 23- Friday, Jan. 1
When choosing an age appropriate costume for our
Halloween celebration, due to safety of our children we will not allow masks or weapons. If you child would like to show the teacher their mask, they may carry them into the classroom. We also ask that your child’s costume not be violent or scary to others. Thank you for helping us keep Halloween FUN for all ages!
Parents will have the opportunity to purchase books from the
Scholastic Book Club. Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Wild and Mrs. Sender will send home order forms periodically, with delivery approximately 3 weeks later. Book Clubs are provided as a service to parents and there is NEVER an obligation to buy.
ODNS receives free books based on orders received. They make great rewards, birthday gifts and favors!

Wednesday, Nov. 4- 3’s M/W
Thursday, Nov. 5- 3’s T/Th, 4’s and K-Readiness
NO SCHOOL on these days
Teachers will post a sign-up sheet outside the classroom for you to choose a convenient time for your child’s
Parent-Teacher conference.
Childcare is provided for your student and their siblings during your child’s 15 minute conference. There is no school for your child on the day of his or her conference.
The 2’s conferences will be scheduled after the first of the year.
Monday, Oct. 12
Columbus Day
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Veteran’s Da y
Thurs.-Friday
Nov. 26- 27
Thanksgiving Holidays
Wed., Dec. 23-
Fri., Jan. 1
Christmas Holidays
School will resume on
Monday, Jan. 4, 2016
ODNS will close along with the Williamsville
District Schools
Please check
TV/radio/internet for closings
Show your school spirit and wear your Open Door
T-shirt!
Interested in purchasing a
T-shirt? Email ODNS
Board
ODNSboard@gmail.com
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All immunization forms are due. A faxed copy from your pediatrician is acceptable.

Morning drop off and pick up is a very busy time of the day at Open
Door! We are asking that you use extreme caution while driving and walking with your children to and from the car. Parents, avoid village parking tickets by obeying the parking signage on Oakgrove and Main Street. We are counting on your cooperation for the safety of all!
Thank You!
We are always looking for fresh, new ideas for our school. Please consider joining the board. We meet one evening a month. If you are interested, send an inquiry to:
ODNSboard@gmail.com
or speak with a current member at any of our board sponsored events.
We are going paperless, tuition bills are now emailed in advanced to your email on file. Please be sure to check your inbox and spam prior to the next billing due date November 15.
Please keep your tuition payments up to date. If payments run more than 30 days overdue without an email to the treasurer, you will be assessed a $15 late fee. If you have circumstances preventing payment or any tuition questions, please email the treasurer at: ejarnold03@gmail.com
Tuition bills will be emailed prior to due dates and tuition payments may be dropped in the BLACK mailbox in the main hallway, or mailed to:
ODNS, 5681 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221, Attention: Treasurer.
The 2 nd Tuition payment is due on November 15, the 3 rd payment is due on February 15, and the final payment is due on April 15.
Remember to bring in any DASH’s register receipts to our collection bags by each class bulletin board. This easy and no hassle fundraiser nets the school hundreds of free dollars each year. ODNS received close to $1000 from last year’s receipts.
Every receipt counts!
Check out the events calendar in the hallway for upcoming school and board sponsored events.
Also take notice of the bulletin board outside your child’s class each day at drop off and pick up. Pertinent information regarding your child’s class can be found there.
Check out our website for class updates, weekly newsletters, snack schedules and Parent Portal. Photos from each class and events will be posted periodically so you can see what your kids have been up to! Also like us on facebook and follow us on twitter!
Williamsville United Methodist Church
5681 Main Street (at Oakgrove)
Williamsville, NY 14221
716.633.1655 opendoorns.com