The Gladys H. Oberle
School Newsletter
November 2013
Volume III, Issue III
The Oberle Update
Counseling Corner
Turkey Day Trivia
Test your Thanksgiving trivia skills by taking the quiz below!
Answers can be found on the reverse side of this page.
1. Thanksgiving is only celebrated in the United States.
T/F
2. What department store was the first to hold a Thanksgiving
Day Parade?
3. What is the name of the famous rock where pilgrims first
landed?
Below you will find information about upcoming conferences,
events, and news that supports children with disabilities. Contact
your child’s counselor, Mrs. Love, or Ms. Dillow to discuss specific
concerns.
Live the Dream (LTD)Live the Dream is the dRC’s new advocacy initiative. People with
disabilities, their families, and community members are invited to
LTD sessions which consist of speakers, discussion, planning,
and implementing advocacy campaigns for identified needs and
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concerns. 4 Wednesday of the month; 2:30-3:30pm at the dRC,
Contact: James Rapp, [email protected] or Kim Lett, [email protected]
4. What is the name of the ship the pilgrims sailed?
5. Which president is responsible for establishing Thanksgiving
as a legal national holiday?
6. What does the term “Cornucopia” mean?
Future Quest 2013FREE College and Career Forum for students with disabilities at
George Mason University; Saturday, November 16; Johnson Center
8:30am-2:40pm. Visit www.futurequest.gmu.edu for additional
information.
National Alliance on Mental Illness-Rappahannock (NAMI-R)
Provides education programs and support for family members and
individuals living with mental illness. Contact 540.479.3044 or
www.nami.org for additional information.
7. What part of the turkey is saved and snapped as a
superstitious good luck custom?
8. According to Butterball, where is the best location to take
the turkey’s temperature?
NOVEMBER LUNCH MENU
Monday
9. What Thanksgiving table tradition originated by the 19
Century?
10. Who was the first president to pardon a turkey on
Thanksgiving?
11. How many pilgrims were on the Mayflower?
12. How long was the voyage from England to the New World?
13. Why is Thanksgiving always observed on a Thursday?
14. All turkeys gobble.
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Mac and
Cheese
4
Sloppy Joe
Cole Slaw
5
Early Dismissal
NO LUNCH
6
Hot Dogs
Beans
7
Chicken Pot
Pie
8
Pizza
11
Spaghetti &
Salad
12
Meatloaf
Mashed Potato
Green Beans
13
Beef Stew
14
Toasted
Cheese Veggie
Soup
15
French Bread
Pizza
18
Fettuccine
Alfredo & Salad
19
Hamburger &
French Fries
20
Chicken
Nuggets
Corn
Salad
21
Sheppard’s
Pie
Corn Bread
22
Pizza
25
Chicken Soup
26
Turkey Stuffing
Potatoes
Carrots
Pumpkin Bars
27
NO SCHOOL
28
NO SCHOOL
29
NO SCHOOL
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15. What is the hanging skin on a turkey’s neck called?
Wednesday
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Word of the Month: THANKFUL
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Vaughn
Congratulations to Mrs. Vaughn for earning this month’s spotlight!
Mrs. Vaughn has been at the Oberle School for the past ten years:
three years as a teacher and the past seven as an administrator. She
obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Indiana
University of Pennsylvania and her Master’s Degree in
Administration and Supervision from Liberty University. Prior to
working at the Oberle School, Mrs. Vaughn taught in Spotsylvania
County at the middle and high school levels. Her experience there
has given her an appreciation for all that GHO offers students. Mrs.
Vaughn states, “We are able to identify students’ needs and
implement strategies to address those needs. This is not something
easily accomplished within the public school.”
Mrs. Vaughn has three teenage children who keep her busy with
sports, school activities, scouts, church, and band. For fun, Mrs.
Vaughn enjoys shopping, traveling, and watching football. As an avid
Pittsburgh Steeler fan, she looks forward to a better season next
year!
When asked why she loves working at Oberle, Mrs. Vaughn replied,
“We work with such a small group of students and are able to get to
know them on a personal level. I enjoy seeing students experience
growth and success while at the Oberle School. Success breeds
success and I believe that our program provides opportunities for
students to build upon their strengths while addressing their
weaknesses. It is incredibly rewarding to see improvements in not
only academics but in students’ self-esteem.” Thank you, Mrs.
Vaughn for all that you do to support Oberle and our students!
 All
electronic devices
be turned-in
Reminders
tomust
Students:
arrival! Please do not abuse this
1. upon
You may purchase “seconds” at lunch for $2.00.
privilege…you may lose the right to bring
2. them
Show your Bulldog PRIDE to earn all of your points.
to school!
Be prepared to learn, respectful of yourself and
others, work
towards
independence,
follow
 Students
who
arrive
late to school
are
directions, and put forth your best effort.
required to see Mrs. Sharp for a tardy pass
3. toReceiving
class. a referral automatically disqualifies you
from attending reward day.
 Remember the Golden Rule: Treat Others
the way you want to be treated!
Reminders to Parents:
1.
2.
Weekly progress reports are sent out every
Wednesday for the previous week.
Medication of any kind cannot be administered
without doctor’s orders. Please contact Mrs. Sharp
to obtain necessary paperwork.
3. Reminders
Hot lunch is available free of charge to all students.
to Parents:
Students will continue to have access to a
microwave should they choose to pack their own
lunch; however, refrigeration is not available.
Important Dates:
Nov. 5: Early Dismissal
Nov. 6: Clubs
Nov. 7: Cici’s Pizza Fundraiser Night 4pm-8pm
Nov. 13: Reward Day-Movie & Popcorn
Nov. 20: Clubs
rd
Nov. 22: 3 block awards recognition
Nov. 26: Salvation Army Kettle Ringing
Nov. 27-29: No School-Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 4: Clubs
Dec. 18: Clubs
Dec. 19: Salvation Army Kettle Ringing
Dec. 20: Early Dismissal
Dec. 23-Jan. 3: No School-Winter Break
***Bulldog Barks***
***Denzel, Greg, Jason, Mrs. Mark, and Mr. Ferguson
worked alongside a National Park Ranger on October 22 to
clear non-native plants along the Appalachian Trail!***
***Thank you to Mila, Mrs. Vaughn, and Mrs. Pickover for
supporting the Interact Club at the Stafford Rotary’s Wings
and Wheels Festival on Saturday, October 19!***
Upcoming
Events
***Chris, Lauren, Jackson, Jabrell, Kimberly, TaiEricqua,
and Apollo enjoyed a field trip to Maymont Botanical
Gardens with Mrs. Murphy on October 24!***
***Congratulations to Sean and Tony for displaying the
most Acts of Kindness during the month of October. They
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each received 4 tickets to the Rotary’s 28 Annual Pancake
Feast!***
***Oberle continues to grow—construction for the
science, transition, art, and health-care labs will begin
soon!!!***
Answers to trivia questions: 1. F-also celebrated in Canada
2. Macy’s 3. Plymouth 4. Mayflower 5. Lincoln 6. Horn of
Plenty 7. Wishbone 8. Thigh 9. Kiddie Table 10. President
Truman 11. 102 12. 66 days 13. Thursday was the midprayer week day 14. F-only males, females click 15. Wattle
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