Today’s Global Outreach Day was a great experience for OTA students. The Burundi Friends International guests visited with a presentation on the history of Burundi, tales of their education programs, and pictures of daily life and friends from back home… and 3rd and 1st had a second guest who had grown up in Burundi and shared his experiences. Thank You, Mrs Diana for arranging the day!
Remember, tomorrow is an optional:
HELP BURUNDI FREE DRESS DAY- MAY 24TH
a whole school wide event to help our children go beyond ourselves and reach out globally and put generosity into action.
* Free Dress Day Guidelines below the jump!
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Guidance for Free Dress Days (Based on District-wide standards)
Tops
- Shirts and blouses may be either short or long-sleeved, but shoulders must be covered at all times. Exposed midsections are not acceptable.
- Sweaters and jackets of an appropriate size and length may be worn over, but not in place of, an appropriate shirt.
- Hooded sweatshirts are not a substitute for an appropriate shirt.
Bottoms
- Appropriate FREE DRESS DAYS attire includes long pants, shorts or skirts worn with the waistband at the waist. Excessively baggy or tight pants are not acceptable. (This includes “skinny” jeans.)
- ON FREE DRESS DAYS: Jeans in good repair are acceptable.
- Skirts and shorts worn on FREE DRESS DAYS must be of acceptable length. (They must reachto the longest part of the student’s hand when arms are held straight at the side.)
Footwear
- Shoes should be comfortable, supportive and allow the student to actively participate in is/her physical education classes.
- Flip flops and slippers are never allowed.
Jewelry
- Simple studs in the ears are allowed. Jewelry in piercings other than ears shall not be worn at school.
- Students should avoid dangling jewelry, especially earrings and other jewelry that could cause injury (including gauges in the ears.)
Other
• Students are expected to demonstrate respect for themselves and others. With this in mind: there should be no writing on one’s own body or anyone else’s body.
Clothing Never Appropriate for School
Tops
Tops that expose shoulders, backs, bellies and/or undergarments should be avoided. This includes:
- tank tops and shirts with spaghetti straps.
- see-through clothing.
- low-cut tops exposing cleavage.
- strapless, backless or halter tops.
Generally Inappropriate Clothing
Clothing or accessories which advertise or denote profanity, sexual topics or innuendo are not permitted.
Clothing which promotes:
- gang affiliation
- alcohol, drugs or tobacco
- violent slogans or images
are also not permitted.
Thank you and don’t forget to be collecting donations for the children in BURUNDI…
www.bufri.org
This day is a day to bring a donation and enjoy a free dress with style and generosity.
Note: Students are not required to participate. If they do want to support Burundi–wear your free dress (school-appropriate) to school and bring a donation–however much you are able to give. You can take the initiative and ask your friends, family and neighbors. All donations will be collected passed onto Burundi Friends International (BFI).
Burundi Friends International a non-profit organization will be coming to do special musical presentations May 23rd to the classrooms to educate our students about the lives of children and people in Burundi and their mission and the Free Dress event takes place the following day, May 24th.
Thank you for all your generosity in so many ways.
Here is the flyer with more information!
–Mrs Diana, Third Grade Spectacular
