Oakland Elementary

SCHOOL TOMORROW FRIDAY APRIL 18TH

Calling All Future Kindergarteners! Oakland Kindergarten Round-Up is happening on May 16 from 10:00–11:30 AM – and we can’t wait to meet our newest learners! What to Expect: While parents take care of pre-registration and enjoy a meet-and-greet with the principal, your child will spend time with our amazing kindergarten teachers and instructional assistants doing fun, hands-on activities to get a feel for the classroom and make new friends! If you have a 5-year-old ready to start kindergarten this fall, don’t miss this special event. Let’s get the class of 2038 off to a fantastic start! Location: Oakland Elementary School Date: Thursday, May 16 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Questions? Call the front office at 541-459-2271 Spread the word and see you there!

The Book Fair is coming! April 14-18th at OES. Volunteers are needed to help run our fair smoothly. Please reach out to Mrs. Richter if you have questions or would like to be a volunteer. erin.richter@oakland.k12.or.us

Oakland High School Softball and Baseball have partnered to provide a fundamental Skills camp for kids age 5-14. Camp is Saturday April 19th and cost for 5-8 is $10 and 9-14 is $25. Check out more info on the flyer and register below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerNmx25FJ3T2WrNVV9bipnW5ZLK1hKPWj8zOV0IciYo8s2Nw/viewform?usp=sharing

Tuesday- March 18th To show our school spirit and commemorate this special 100th day of school- our classes (students & staff) will be dressing up like we are 100 years old. If your child would like to participate, it's easy! We do not encourage purchasing a costume, but instead find items at home- Here are a few ideas that may help your child dress the part: - Gray Hair (wig or washable hair spray) - Hair Curlers - Glasses (without prescription lenses) - Shawl - Robe - Bow Tie - Cane / walker For safety reasons- please wear school appropriate shoes and any canes or walking assistance items will need to remain in the classroom during recess times.

Our OES Battle of the Books Team will be headed to regionals on March 15th. GOOD LUCK!!

OES Book Blast Begins March 10th We are partnering with Books Are Fun and their Book Blast program to help build our students’ home libraries. For over 30 years, Books Are Fun has been a trusted partner in promoting literacy. Today, we are asking you to take 7 minutes to support our Student Home Library initiative. Click Here: https://app.booksarefun.com/OaklandES97462

Join Us Thursday March 13th from 4:30-5:50 for Our March Math Night!

Read Across America March 3rd- March 6th Monday- Fox in Socks- Craziest Hair Style Tuesday- Cat in the Hat- Favorite Hat and Red and White Stripes Wednesday- Green Eggs and Ham- Wear Green or Yellow Thursday- Thing 1 and Thing 2- Twin Day

Good morning Little Oaker Families- We are almost through our mid-way point of our school year. I can’t believe how fast time has flown by. As we complete our 2nd quarter, here are a few things to keep in mind. *Monday, January 20th is a holiday and there is NO school & NO afterschool programs 1. School resumes on Tuesday, January 21st. 2. Wednesday, January 22nd we will have our afterschool programs 3. Friday, January 24th, we WILL have school and OES has decided we are going to show up in GRAND OAKER fashion. *We’ll have a friendly competition and our amazing Instructional Assistant staff will get to vote for the grade level that shows the most representation of our Oaker Blue and Gold (yellow). *The next two weeks will be filled with a great amount of testing to see how our Little Oakers are progressing toward their end of the year goals. 1. Please make sure to help them by getting lots of rest and making sure their mornings start off positively. *Lastly- Starting tonight we are going to continually see freezing temperatures and not much warmer days. Please help our Little Oakers to dress accordingly. We have extra warm gear in the office if there is any need- As always- it is a great year to be an Oaker. Have a great weekend! Stay warm!!

Sign-Ups for cheer camp!!!! Please see image for more details

OES January Afterschool Program https://5il.co/33ddh Register here: https://forms.gle/R95F45adsxeS7GXx7

Spirit Week!! Monday- Pajama Day Tuesday- Grinch Day(wear green) Wednesday- Holiday Hair(crazy hair day) Thursday- Ugly Sweater Day

Healthy Start Gift Card Program for Umpqua Health Members Please Click the link for more information: https://5il.co/32nwu

Toys For Tots Information Please click the Link or check out the News Section https://5il.co/31r2r

Hey KIDS and families! NED’s Resiliency Ride is visiting our school! The assembly is filled with storytelling, humor, illusions and amazing yo-yo tricks where our kids learn the hidden message in NED's name: -Never give up -Encourage others -Do your best® Our school received this assembly at no-cost because another school paid-it-forward to us. We want to help pay-it-forward too, and you can help by purchasing a NED-messaged yo-yo. Our sale dates will be Tuesday, November 19th through Tuesday, December 3rd. The flyer is attached. You do not need to return the flyer to school in order to purchase- we will have the yo-yos for sale during lunch recess time and during library time if possible. As with every NED show time- we provide Each and Every student a school Yo-Yo. Purchase is not required!! https://5il.co/31cdz

Picture Retakes Wednesday November 13th!

Hello OES Oaker families! Next week, Monday November 11th, there will be NO school! Tuesday and Wednesday, the elementary has regular scheduled school hours. Wednesday the 13th our parent teacher conferences are 4:00 - 7:00. Thursday November 14th, there is NO school due to parent/teacher conferences from 8AM-7PM here at the elementary. Please note: No school on Thursday is ONLY for the elementary- LMS & OHS are on normal schedules with conferences in the evening. If you have any questions, please call the OES office.

Oakland Elementary Food Drive When: November 11th - November 26th How: Send non-perishable food items with students or drop them off at the OES office anytime between 7:40 - 4:00. Click the link for more information: When: November 11th - November 26th How: Send non-perishable food items with students or drop them off at the OES office anytime between 7:40 - 4:00.

Mat Club: https://5il.co/30kel