OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Dear parents,
The child nutrition department would like to invite you as parents to come and eat with your child(ren) for national school lunch week October 15-18. Due to space, we have separated grades. If you are not able to make it on the day assigned to your child(ren) you are more than welcome to come on a day that will meet your schedule. The cost for an adult is $3.85 or a child is $2.40.
October 15 - 3rd grade (11:30)
Chili Cripito/ Black beans or PBJ/ carrots/ cheese stick
October 16th- 4th grade (12:00)
Soft shell taco/ toppings or PBJ/chex mix/ cheese stick
October 17th- 5th grade (12:30)
Burrito/ chips/ salsa or PBJ/ carrot sticks/ carrot sticks
We hope you will be able to join your child(ren) for lunch during this week.
Thanks,
Tara Johnson
Child Nutrition Director
OCTOBER 1, 2018
Dear parents,
The child nutrition department would like to invite you as parents to come and eat with your child(ren) for national school lunch week October 15-18. Due to space, we have separated grades. If you are not able to make it on the day assigned to your child(ren) you are more than welcome to come on a day that will meet your schedule. The cost for an adult is $3.85 or a child is $2.40.
October 15 - 3rd grade (11:30)
Chili Cripito/ Black beans or PBJ/ carrots/ cheese stick
October 16th- 4th grade (12:00)
Soft shell taco/ toppings or PBJ/chex mix/ cheese stick
October 17th- 5th grade (12:30)
Burrito/ chips/ salsa or PBJ/ carrot sticks/ carrot sticks
We hope you will be able to join your child(ren) for lunch during this week.
Thanks,
Tara Johnson
Child Nutrition Director
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences will be held October 4th. They will be scheduled from 2-7 p.m. that evening. A note confirming your time will be sent home with your child. Elementary students do not have school that day.
PICTURE RE-TAKES
Bell Photography will be here on October 23rd from 9:30-noon for picture re-takes.
WEATHER
As the weather gets colder, please make sure your children are dressed appropriately for outside recess. Please put your child’s name or initials in their jackets, coats, gloves, hats, etc.
PTO NEWS
We have several fun things happening this month!
COUNSELING CORNER
October is National Bully Prevention Awareness Month! On Monday, October 1st, we will be participating in Blue Shirt day. Wear your bully prevention or blue shirt to show support. We are excited as a school to bring awareness and keep making steps toward ending bullying. Teaching kindness helps to reduce bullying. Instead of teaching children what they CAN’T do, teaching them what they CAN do is important to create change. Teaching and encouraging kindness achieves positive outcomes:
-Happy Children- Happy and compassionate children don’t feel the need to bully.
-Higher self-esteem- Children feel they have a true impact on their environment.
-More Friends-Kindness increases our connection to others on a deeper level.
-Improved academic success- The effects of feeling good increases a child’s concentration and memory.
-Better Mental Health- Acts of kindness increases serotonin-the natural brain chemical that affects mood.
Encourage your child(ren) to look outside themselves and be kind to someone else. Ghandi says “The Best Way To Find Yourself, Is To Lose Yourself In The Service of Others.”
Feel free to call or email with questions or concerns. Happy October!
~Ms. Ashley
208—852-2233
Ashley.geary@psd201.org.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Conferences will be held October 4th. They will be scheduled from 2-7 p.m. that evening. A note confirming your time will be sent home with your child. Elementary students do not have school that day.
PICTURE RE-TAKES
Bell Photography will be here on October 23rd from 9:30-noon for picture re-takes.
WEATHER
As the weather gets colder, please make sure your children are dressed appropriately for outside recess. Please put your child’s name or initials in their jackets, coats, gloves, hats, etc.
PTO NEWS
We have several fun things happening this month!
- The Book Fair kicks off the month. It will be from October 1st to the 4th in Oakwood’s gym.
- The Fall Festival will happen on the 11th from 4-8 pm. Come enjoy an evening at the corn maze.
- The Box Top Contest ends on October 25th. Please keep sending the box tops!
COUNSELING CORNER
October is National Bully Prevention Awareness Month! On Monday, October 1st, we will be participating in Blue Shirt day. Wear your bully prevention or blue shirt to show support. We are excited as a school to bring awareness and keep making steps toward ending bullying. Teaching kindness helps to reduce bullying. Instead of teaching children what they CAN’T do, teaching them what they CAN do is important to create change. Teaching and encouraging kindness achieves positive outcomes:
-Happy Children- Happy and compassionate children don’t feel the need to bully.
-Higher self-esteem- Children feel they have a true impact on their environment.
-More Friends-Kindness increases our connection to others on a deeper level.
-Improved academic success- The effects of feeling good increases a child’s concentration and memory.
-Better Mental Health- Acts of kindness increases serotonin-the natural brain chemical that affects mood.
Encourage your child(ren) to look outside themselves and be kind to someone else. Ghandi says “The Best Way To Find Yourself, Is To Lose Yourself In The Service of Others.”
Feel free to call or email with questions or concerns. Happy October!
~Ms. Ashley
208—852-2233
Ashley.geary@psd201.org.
Parents: Thank you for your patience as we try to work out the best way to provide breakfast to our students. Starting on Tuesday, instead of going down as classes, the cafeteria will be open from 7:40-8:10 am for students who would like to eat breakfast.
Oakwood Elementary
September 2018 Newsletter
LABOR DAY
Students do not have school on Monday, September 3rd.
PICTURE DAY
Individual pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 12th. More details to come!
Like us on FaceBook to get updates and information.
COUNSELOR CORNER
Happy September Everyone! I want to share a couple of tips for making mornings a little bit easier, as the school year progresses.
1- Keep a steady routine. Kids and adults function better with a routine. Getting up the same time each day; showers at the same time of day (mornings or evenings); eating, packing a lunch, etc., in the same order. These smalls things make a difference when trying to get out the door in the morning!
2- Of course, going to bed at a decent and regular time helps, but sometimes life gets in the way. However, the more consistent bedtime is, the easier it is for your body to adjust. With the time change coming and the seasons changing, our bodies need time to get adjusted; If you stay consistent with bedtime, it will be easier to transition.
3- Prepare things at night. Get your bags, purse, bookbags ready the night before so it is one less thing to think about in the morning. Even packing lunches/snacks the night before will help.
Hope these tips help! I am available to talk to M-TH 730-430. Call or email 208-852-2233. Ashley.geary@psd201.org
Have a lovely September,
~Ms. Ashley
PTO CORNER
* Box top contest runs from now until October 25th.
* Mark your calendar: Fall Festival will be held on Thursday, October 11th, from 4-7 pm.
* Here’s to a great year!
September 2018 Newsletter
LABOR DAY
Students do not have school on Monday, September 3rd.
PICTURE DAY
Individual pictures will be taken on Wednesday, September 12th. More details to come!
Like us on FaceBook to get updates and information.
COUNSELOR CORNER
Happy September Everyone! I want to share a couple of tips for making mornings a little bit easier, as the school year progresses.
1- Keep a steady routine. Kids and adults function better with a routine. Getting up the same time each day; showers at the same time of day (mornings or evenings); eating, packing a lunch, etc., in the same order. These smalls things make a difference when trying to get out the door in the morning!
2- Of course, going to bed at a decent and regular time helps, but sometimes life gets in the way. However, the more consistent bedtime is, the easier it is for your body to adjust. With the time change coming and the seasons changing, our bodies need time to get adjusted; If you stay consistent with bedtime, it will be easier to transition.
3- Prepare things at night. Get your bags, purse, bookbags ready the night before so it is one less thing to think about in the morning. Even packing lunches/snacks the night before will help.
Hope these tips help! I am available to talk to M-TH 730-430. Call or email 208-852-2233. Ashley.geary@psd201.org
Have a lovely September,
~Ms. Ashley
PTO CORNER
* Box top contest runs from now until October 25th.
* Mark your calendar: Fall Festival will be held on Thursday, October 11th, from 4-7 pm.
* Here’s to a great year!
Welcome to the 20180-2019 School Year
We are excited to start another year of learning and growing
We are excited to start another year of learning and growing
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This is a busy week at Oakwood! Here are the events that will be taking place this week.
Tuesday, November 7th
We will be attending the high school musical the afternoon of November 7th. We will bus over to the high school starting around 1:30 pm and will return at the end of the day.
Wednesday, November 8th
This year we will be joining with the high school for our Veteran’s Day program. We will bus over to the high school in the morning starting at 9:15 am and return before lunch. Veterans are invited to attend. The program will start at 9:45 am.
Thursday, November 9th
Elementary students do not have school on Thursday, November 9th due to Teacher In-service.
This is a busy week at Oakwood! Here are the events that will be taking place this week.
Tuesday, November 7th
We will be attending the high school musical the afternoon of November 7th. We will bus over to the high school starting around 1:30 pm and will return at the end of the day.
Wednesday, November 8th
This year we will be joining with the high school for our Veteran’s Day program. We will bus over to the high school in the morning starting at 9:15 am and return before lunch. Veterans are invited to attend. The program will start at 9:45 am.
Thursday, November 9th
Elementary students do not have school on Thursday, November 9th due to Teacher In-service.
As Halloween approaches, we would like to let you know about the rules for that day:
Students will be allowed to bring costumes to wear for the afternoon. We ask that they slip over clothes instead of requiring a change in clothes. Masks and weapons are not allowed. Students can wear face paint to school but we ask that student not bring paint to school.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Students will be allowed to bring costumes to wear for the afternoon. We ask that they slip over clothes instead of requiring a change in clothes. Masks and weapons are not allowed. Students can wear face paint to school but we ask that student not bring paint to school.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Dessert and Book Night
Celebrating our Theme of "Tell a Tale"
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Larsen Sant Library
Come enjoy story time, games, and prize drawings
Every child will get to "Choose a New Book"
Adult supervision is required
Please bring a canned food donation for our Food Bank
Sponsored by the Franklin County Reading Association and
Your Larsen Sant Library
Celebrating our Theme of "Tell a Tale"
Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Larsen Sant Library
Come enjoy story time, games, and prize drawings
Every child will get to "Choose a New Book"
Adult supervision is required
Please bring a canned food donation for our Food Bank
Sponsored by the Franklin County Reading Association and
Your Larsen Sant Library
October 9th-13th is National School Lunch Week.
Parents are invited to eat lunch during this week.
https://schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/2_Meetings_and_Events/NSLW_2017/Pages/NSLW2017-ToolKit.pdf
Parents are invited to eat lunch during this week.
https://schoolnutrition.org/uploadedFiles/2_Meetings_and_Events/NSLW_2017/Pages/NSLW2017-ToolKit.pdf
Howdy Partners!!! Its book fair time again. We are so excited for our Buy One Get One Free Book Fair this fall! If you can help in any way, please contact Jenn Oxborrow @ 435-232-1925. We will need lots of help if we are going to keep having book fairs. One thing that will be different from last fair is that we will not be open in the mornings before school. We want all children to be able to have breakfast and be on time for class. We will be open for all recesses and after school though! Thank you for your support! Remember this fair is a great time to stock up on books for Christmas!!
Details:
Where: OAKWOOD GYM
Monday October 2, 2017 – Wednesday October 4, 2017 from 9:00 - 4:30
Thursday October 5, 2017 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Details:
Where: OAKWOOD GYM
Monday October 2, 2017 – Wednesday October 4, 2017 from 9:00 - 4:30
Thursday October 5, 2017 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Oakwood Elementary School
September 25, 2017
Dear Parents,
Parent-Teacher Conferences for Oakwood Elementary have been scheduled for Thursday, October 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please note that elementary students do not have school that day. The Special Service Teachers--resource teacher, special education educator, psychologist, speech pathologist--will be in their rooms if you would like to meet with them on a walk-in basis.
We would like to visit with parents of each student. Conferences will be by appointment. Please indicate below your preference for an hour to attend. We will try our best to accommodate your needs, but we request that you give us a first and second choice in order to work out any scheduling conflicts. If you have one or more children attending Oakwood or Pioneer, we will schedule your conferences close together. If you are unable to attend, you will have the option of a conference via telephone.
Please return the attached form to your child’s teacher this week. A note confirming your conference time will follow. If these dates and times are not convenient, please contact your child’s teacher to schedule another time. We feel that conferences are very beneficial to student progress and encourage your attendance.
Sincerely,
Kaylynn Hamblin, Principal
Oakwood Elementary
Oakwood Elementary School
September 25, 2017
Dear Parents,
Parent-Teacher Conferences for Oakwood Elementary have been scheduled for Thursday, October 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please note that elementary students do not have school that day. The Special Service Teachers--resource teacher, special education educator, psychologist, speech pathologist--will be in their rooms if you would like to meet with them on a walk-in basis.
We would like to visit with parents of each student. Conferences will be by appointment. Please indicate below your preference for an hour to attend. We will try our best to accommodate your needs, but we request that you give us a first and second choice in order to work out any scheduling conflicts. If you have one or more children attending Oakwood or Pioneer, we will schedule your conferences close together. If you are unable to attend, you will have the option of a conference via telephone.
Please return the attached form to your child’s teacher this week. A note confirming your conference time will follow. If these dates and times are not convenient, please contact your child’s teacher to schedule another time. We feel that conferences are very beneficial to student progress and encourage your attendance.
Sincerely,
Kaylynn Hamblin, Principal
Oakwood Elementary
Dear Parents,
The child nutrition department would like to invite you as parents and/or guardians to come and eat lunch with your child/children for National School Lunch Week, October 9-12. Due to limited space, we have separated the grade levels and times. If you are not able to make it on the day assigned to your child/children, you are more than welcome to come on a day that will meet your schedule. The cost for an adult meal is $3.75 and $2.30 for a sibling not enrolled... in school.
October 9- First grade (10:50) and third grade (11:40)
Menu: Chicken nuggets or PBJ
October 10- Second grade (11:15) and fourth grade (12:00)
Menu: BBQ sandwich or PBJ
October 11- Mon/Wed Kindergarten (12:50)
Menu: Orange chicken rice bowl or PBJ
October 12- Fifth grad (12:20) and Tues/Thurs Kindergarten (12:50)
Menu: Taco salad or PBJ
We hope you will be able to join your child/children for lunch during this week.
The child nutrition department would like to invite you as parents and/or guardians to come and eat lunch with your child/children for National School Lunch Week, October 9-12. Due to limited space, we have separated the grade levels and times. If you are not able to make it on the day assigned to your child/children, you are more than welcome to come on a day that will meet your schedule. The cost for an adult meal is $3.75 and $2.30 for a sibling not enrolled... in school.
October 9- First grade (10:50) and third grade (11:40)
Menu: Chicken nuggets or PBJ
October 10- Second grade (11:15) and fourth grade (12:00)
Menu: BBQ sandwich or PBJ
October 11- Mon/Wed Kindergarten (12:50)
Menu: Orange chicken rice bowl or PBJ
October 12- Fifth grad (12:20) and Tues/Thurs Kindergarten (12:50)
Menu: Taco salad or PBJ
We hope you will be able to join your child/children for lunch during this week.
Oakwood Elementary students will watch the high school homecoming parade Thursday, September 21 at 3:00 p.m. The parade route will go through the elementary school driveway on the west side of Pioneer/Oakwood. As such, the drive through will be closed off to cars from 2:55 to 3:20 p.m. Additionally, access to 4th East in front of the schools will be closed to traffic at the same time. Thanks for your patience and understanding. Students will be released from school at their regular time.
Picture Day at Oakwood Elementary
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
Package and price information will be sent home with students
SMILE!
Oakwood Elementary September 2017 Newsletter
Welcome Back Eagles!
Calendar Items: ✓ There is no school on Labor Day, September 4th. ✓ Ireland bank will be here on Wednesdays for Save for America starting on September 7th. ✓ Picture day is on September 13th.
Here are a few reminders about our drop-off and pick-up procedures: ✓ Please do not leave your vehicle in the loading and unloading area. If you need to enter the building, please park in a space available or on the street. ✓ If you park in a space to wait for your student (or drop them off) please walk to the building and walk with your student. This will avoid having your student run, unaccompanied, through the moving stream of traffic. ✓ Dropping students off and picking them up next to the sidewalk in the south parking area is permitted as long as students are exiting the vehicle directly to the sidewalk.
You can help us out by doing the following: ✓ Please call the school by 9:00 if your child will not be attending school for the day. ✓ Make sure your student’s name is in their jacket and/or coat. ✓ Make sure your child knows where they are going after school before they leave your house in the morning. ✓ Parents who will be picking their children up after school need to be at the school prior to dismissal. Once students have left their classrooms and are on the bus, parents should meet their students at home or the neighborhood bus stop. Students will not be called off the bus.
PTO CORNER: ✓ Family Movie Night will be held on Friday, September 8th. It starts at 6:30 p.m. We will have food, family friendly games, silent auction. The movie is Aladdin and will start at dark. ✓ The next Box Top contest starts on September 18th. Help Oakwood keep the trophy!
COUNSELOR CORNER: My name is Austin Adamson. I am the school counselor for Oakwood Elementary and one of two school psychologists for Preston School District. In my school psychologist’s role, I primarily assist with evaluations to determine student need for special education services. As the Oakwood counselor, I am involved in a wide range of activities. One of those activities includes helping students feel included and safe at school. My predecessor, Mr. Manley started the Bully Blockers program several years ago where students learned positive strategies for dealing with a bully situation.
I will be building on this program and adding a component called “Be S.A.F.E.” The S.A.F.E. acronym stands for “Students Are Friends Everywhere.” Oakwood students will learn various ways to be friendly to others and include peers that appear to be lonely or left out. Bullies tend to gravitate towards students like this because of the decreased likelihood that they will be challenged. Students also sometimes bully others because they feel like they have no friends or are not being included by others. We invite you to help with the Be S.A.F.E. program by asking your child on a weekly basis about peers they may have noticed that seem to be lonely. Brainstorm ways with your child that they could use to help their peers be more included.
Welcome Back Eagles!
Calendar Items: ✓ There is no school on Labor Day, September 4th. ✓ Ireland bank will be here on Wednesdays for Save for America starting on September 7th. ✓ Picture day is on September 13th.
Here are a few reminders about our drop-off and pick-up procedures: ✓ Please do not leave your vehicle in the loading and unloading area. If you need to enter the building, please park in a space available or on the street. ✓ If you park in a space to wait for your student (or drop them off) please walk to the building and walk with your student. This will avoid having your student run, unaccompanied, through the moving stream of traffic. ✓ Dropping students off and picking them up next to the sidewalk in the south parking area is permitted as long as students are exiting the vehicle directly to the sidewalk.
You can help us out by doing the following: ✓ Please call the school by 9:00 if your child will not be attending school for the day. ✓ Make sure your student’s name is in their jacket and/or coat. ✓ Make sure your child knows where they are going after school before they leave your house in the morning. ✓ Parents who will be picking their children up after school need to be at the school prior to dismissal. Once students have left their classrooms and are on the bus, parents should meet their students at home or the neighborhood bus stop. Students will not be called off the bus.
PTO CORNER: ✓ Family Movie Night will be held on Friday, September 8th. It starts at 6:30 p.m. We will have food, family friendly games, silent auction. The movie is Aladdin and will start at dark. ✓ The next Box Top contest starts on September 18th. Help Oakwood keep the trophy!
COUNSELOR CORNER: My name is Austin Adamson. I am the school counselor for Oakwood Elementary and one of two school psychologists for Preston School District. In my school psychologist’s role, I primarily assist with evaluations to determine student need for special education services. As the Oakwood counselor, I am involved in a wide range of activities. One of those activities includes helping students feel included and safe at school. My predecessor, Mr. Manley started the Bully Blockers program several years ago where students learned positive strategies for dealing with a bully situation.
I will be building on this program and adding a component called “Be S.A.F.E.” The S.A.F.E. acronym stands for “Students Are Friends Everywhere.” Oakwood students will learn various ways to be friendly to others and include peers that appear to be lonely or left out. Bullies tend to gravitate towards students like this because of the decreased likelihood that they will be challenged. Students also sometimes bully others because they feel like they have no friends or are not being included by others. We invite you to help with the Be S.A.F.E. program by asking your child on a weekly basis about peers they may have noticed that seem to be lonely. Brainstorm ways with your child that they could use to help their peers be more included.
Does your child want to be in the orchestra?
Missed me at back to school night?
It's not too late to sign up!
Send an email to me at jill.durrant@psd201.org before Sept. 6 and I can add your child to the class.
The Oakwood Elementary Orchestra needs YOU!...
The parent meeting and instrument rental night is Sept.7, starting at 6 p.m. in the Jr. High School Music Room
Missed me at back to school night?
It's not too late to sign up!
Send an email to me at jill.durrant@psd201.org before Sept. 6 and I can add your child to the class.
The Oakwood Elementary Orchestra needs YOU!...
The parent meeting and instrument rental night is Sept.7, starting at 6 p.m. in the Jr. High School Music Room
As a reminder, school begins Tuesday, August 22nd.
Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria before school this year. It will still be free of charge. The cafeteria will be open from 7:30-8:00 a.m. for those who would like to eat breakfast. Students who are dropped off at school can enter the cafeteria from the front doors. Those riding a bus will enter the cafeteria from the playground cafeteria door.
We are excited to start school!
Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria before school this year. It will still be free of charge. The cafeteria will be open from 7:30-8:00 a.m. for those who would like to eat breakfast. Students who are dropped off at school can enter the cafeteria from the front doors. Those riding a bus will enter the cafeteria from the playground cafeteria door.
We are excited to start school!
OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2017-2018 School Year
THIRD GRADE
1Box 24 Crayons
24 #2 Wooden Pencils with rubber erasers
1 Hand Held Pencil Sharpener
1Box Washable Markers (8 count only)
1 Box Colored Pencils (16-24 only)
2 Red Pens
1 4 oz. School Glue
6 Glue Sticks
2 Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks (one-subject)
1 Pair Pointed Scissors
1 12” Ruler
2 Nice pocket folders, no prongs
1 Water Color Set
FOURTH GRADE
4 Glue Sticks
1Zipper Pencil Pouch or a Small Pencil Box
2Packages of Lined Paper
6 Dry Erase Black Chisel Point or Fine Point Markers
(No Binders or Trapper Keepers)
FIFTH GRADE
4 Glue sticks
48 Wooden Pencils with Rubber Erasers
12 Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers-black only
2 Spiral Bound Notebooks
1 6-12 Pocket Student File – Plastic accordion envelope folder
with closer-must be able to store 8 1/2 X 11 papers
1 Zippered Pencil Pouch –no boxes
1 Plastic 3-Prong Folders w/pockets
1 Pair Student Scissors
2 Boxes Colored Pencils – 8 count minimum
2 Red Pencils or Pens
1 Pink Eraser or Eraser Tops
1 Ruler
2017-2018 School Year
THIRD GRADE
1Box 24 Crayons
24 #2 Wooden Pencils with rubber erasers
1 Hand Held Pencil Sharpener
1Box Washable Markers (8 count only)
1 Box Colored Pencils (16-24 only)
2 Red Pens
1 4 oz. School Glue
6 Glue Sticks
2 Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks (one-subject)
1 Pair Pointed Scissors
1 12” Ruler
2 Nice pocket folders, no prongs
1 Water Color Set
- Small Pencil Box (9” x 6” x 3” or smaller)
FOURTH GRADE
4 Glue Sticks
- #2 Real Wood Pencils with erasers or mechanical pencils w/lead (NO pens)
- Boxes 24 count Crayons
1Zipper Pencil Pouch or a Small Pencil Box
2Packages of Lined Paper
6 Dry Erase Black Chisel Point or Fine Point Markers
(No Binders or Trapper Keepers)
FIFTH GRADE
4 Glue sticks
48 Wooden Pencils with Rubber Erasers
12 Fine Tip Dry Erase Markers-black only
2 Spiral Bound Notebooks
1 6-12 Pocket Student File – Plastic accordion envelope folder
with closer-must be able to store 8 1/2 X 11 papers
1 Zippered Pencil Pouch –no boxes
1 Plastic 3-Prong Folders w/pockets
1 Pair Student Scissors
2 Boxes Colored Pencils – 8 count minimum
2 Red Pencils or Pens
1 Pink Eraser or Eraser Tops
- Packages of Lined Paper
1 Ruler
Kindergarten Round-Up:
Meeting for parents of next year's Kindergarten students.
Pioneer Elementary
Thursday, March 9, 2017
7:00 p.m.
*Review curriculum and standards*
*Sign your child up for future registration/screening appointment*
*If you are not able to attend, please call 852-2050*
*Children do not need to attend*
Please spread the word to parents you know who have a kindergarten age child (age 5 on or before Sept. 1).
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Meeting for parents of next year's Kindergarten students.
Pioneer Elementary
Thursday, March 9, 2017
7:00 p.m.
*Review curriculum and standards*
*Sign your child up for future registration/screening appointment*
*If you are not able to attend, please call 852-2050*
*Children do not need to attend*
Please spread the word to parents you know who have a kindergarten age child (age 5 on or before Sept. 1).
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The third grade held their annual Wax Museum. As usual, it was a huge success. "Hats off," to the teachers, parents and students for working so hard.
Oakwood Elementary
February 2017 Newsletter
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, February 2nd is Parent –Teacher Conferences. There is no school for students at the Elementary Schools. You should have received a note from your child’s teacher indicating how they will conference with you.
Calendar Items
* PTO Meeting on February 8th at 4:15 in the Pioneer Library. There will be treats!
* No school on Monday, February 20th in honor of President’s day.
* Class and Specialty pictures will be held on Wednesday, March 1st
Box Tops Contest
The next Box Tops contest will run from January 30th to February 23rd. There will be one class winner for each school and we are also starting a traveling trophy for the school that collects the most. Oakwood currently owns the trophy based on the fall contest.
Drop-off Procedures
Just a quick reminder of the procedures for pick up and dropping off students in front of the school. Thank you for helping us maintain the safety of students by following these procedures.
1. All pick-up and drop-off of students will be along the sidewalk on the west side of Oakwood.
2. In order to keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible, parents will not be allowed to leave their vehicle unless they are parked in a parking space or on the road.
3. If drivers are not able to get into a pick-up/drop-off spot they should exit the lot and circle around to enter again.
4. Please do not arrive to drop off your students before 7:40 a.m. Please do not arrive to pick up your students before 3:40 p.m.
Counselor’s Corner
Struggling with your child over math, science, and reading homework every night ranks high on most parents’ Least-Favorite list. And yet, the work must be done in order for the child to succeed in school. How is a parent to cope?
Here are some tips to guide the way:
1. Know the teachers — and what they're looking for. Attend school events, such as parent-teacher conferences, to meet your child's teachers. Ask about their homework policies and how you should be involved.
2. Set up a homework-friendly area. Make sure kids have a well-lit place to complete homework. Keep supplies — paper, pencils, glue, scissors — within reach.
3. Schedule a regular study time. Some kids work best in the afternoon, following a snack and play period; others may prefer to wait until after dinner.
4. Help them make a plan. On heavy homework nights or when there is an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a work schedule for the night if necessary
— and take time for a break.
5. Keep distractions to a minimum. This means no TV, loud music, or phone calls. (Occasionally, though, a phone call to a classmate about an assignment can be helpful.)
6. Make sure kids do their own work. They will not learn if they do not think for themselves and make their own mistakes. Parents can make suggestions and help with directions. But it's a kid's job to do the learning.
7. Be a motivator and monitor. Ask about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give encouragement, check completed homework, and make yourself available for questions and concerns.
8. Set a good example. Do your kids ever see you diligently balancing your budget or reading a book? Kids are more likely to follow their parents' examples than their advice.
9. Praise their work and efforts. Post an aced test or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.
10. If there are continuing problems with homework, get help. Talk about it with your child's teacher. Some kids have trouble seeing the board and may need glasses; others might need an evaluation for a learning problem or attention disorder.
February 2017 Newsletter
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, February 2nd is Parent –Teacher Conferences. There is no school for students at the Elementary Schools. You should have received a note from your child’s teacher indicating how they will conference with you.
Calendar Items
* PTO Meeting on February 8th at 4:15 in the Pioneer Library. There will be treats!
* No school on Monday, February 20th in honor of President’s day.
* Class and Specialty pictures will be held on Wednesday, March 1st
Box Tops Contest
The next Box Tops contest will run from January 30th to February 23rd. There will be one class winner for each school and we are also starting a traveling trophy for the school that collects the most. Oakwood currently owns the trophy based on the fall contest.
Drop-off Procedures
Just a quick reminder of the procedures for pick up and dropping off students in front of the school. Thank you for helping us maintain the safety of students by following these procedures.
1. All pick-up and drop-off of students will be along the sidewalk on the west side of Oakwood.
2. In order to keep traffic moving as smoothly as possible, parents will not be allowed to leave their vehicle unless they are parked in a parking space or on the road.
3. If drivers are not able to get into a pick-up/drop-off spot they should exit the lot and circle around to enter again.
4. Please do not arrive to drop off your students before 7:40 a.m. Please do not arrive to pick up your students before 3:40 p.m.
Counselor’s Corner
Struggling with your child over math, science, and reading homework every night ranks high on most parents’ Least-Favorite list. And yet, the work must be done in order for the child to succeed in school. How is a parent to cope?
Here are some tips to guide the way:
1. Know the teachers — and what they're looking for. Attend school events, such as parent-teacher conferences, to meet your child's teachers. Ask about their homework policies and how you should be involved.
2. Set up a homework-friendly area. Make sure kids have a well-lit place to complete homework. Keep supplies — paper, pencils, glue, scissors — within reach.
3. Schedule a regular study time. Some kids work best in the afternoon, following a snack and play period; others may prefer to wait until after dinner.
4. Help them make a plan. On heavy homework nights or when there is an especially hefty assignment to tackle, encourage your child break up the work into manageable chunks. Create a work schedule for the night if necessary
— and take time for a break.
5. Keep distractions to a minimum. This means no TV, loud music, or phone calls. (Occasionally, though, a phone call to a classmate about an assignment can be helpful.)
6. Make sure kids do their own work. They will not learn if they do not think for themselves and make their own mistakes. Parents can make suggestions and help with directions. But it's a kid's job to do the learning.
7. Be a motivator and monitor. Ask about assignments, quizzes, and tests. Give encouragement, check completed homework, and make yourself available for questions and concerns.
8. Set a good example. Do your kids ever see you diligently balancing your budget or reading a book? Kids are more likely to follow their parents' examples than their advice.
9. Praise their work and efforts. Post an aced test or art project on the refrigerator. Mention academic achievements to relatives.
10. If there are continuing problems with homework, get help. Talk about it with your child's teacher. Some kids have trouble seeing the board and may need glasses; others might need an evaluation for a learning problem or attention disorder.
Preston School District Patrons:
Winter is upon us and merits a review of our procedures for closing schools due to inclement weather. Please follow this link for details about the process:
http://www.prestonidahoschools.org/school-closure-protocol.html
Winter is upon us and merits a review of our procedures for closing schools due to inclement weather. Please follow this link for details about the process:
http://www.prestonidahoschools.org/school-closure-protocol.html
Oakwood Elementary's Dynamite Student for December/January
Judd Selley
Judd is an amazing student because he has figured out that it is always better to do the right thing. He loves to help others and make our classroom a great place to learn. He is fun and fair. He loves playing with his friends during recess and then come in the classroom to work hard. Judd has an awesome family that does a lot of fun things together He loves not only helping his classmates, but his family at home Judd sets a good example for others by treating everyone with respect and kindness, He sets goals for himself and works hard to reach them. We know Judd is always going to be Dynamite and are so glad we get to spend each school day with him. Our class thinks Judd is GREAT!!
-Mrs. Barnes
Judd Selley
Judd is an amazing student because he has figured out that it is always better to do the right thing. He loves to help others and make our classroom a great place to learn. He is fun and fair. He loves playing with his friends during recess and then come in the classroom to work hard. Judd has an awesome family that does a lot of fun things together He loves not only helping his classmates, but his family at home Judd sets a good example for others by treating everyone with respect and kindness, He sets goals for himself and works hard to reach them. We know Judd is always going to be Dynamite and are so glad we get to spend each school day with him. Our class thinks Judd is GREAT!!
-Mrs. Barnes
Oakwood Elementary
January 2017 Newsletter
Holiday Break
The last day for students before the holiday break is December 20th. It is a full day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 3rd.
End of Term
January 13th marks the end of the first semester. Report cards will be sent home the following week.
Counselor’s Corner
Respect is Learned: The need for people to live in harmony with one another is increasing. As our society becomes more violent it is important to encourage respectful behavior in children, families, communities, and our world. In a world made smaller by social media and online communities, cooperation among individuals, concern for others, and support among different groups of people become important skills. Encouraging children to respect themselves and others will help to eliminate injustice, hate, and violence. This respect needs to start at home.
Respect has different meanings for different people. To learn respect children must first be respected. For example, treat others as you would like to be treated. Qualities such as empathy, compassion, kindness, and caring must be taught. If a parent fears a compassionate child will be teased or bullied, respectful assertiveness is needed. Remember to have a daily goal to demonstrate and encourage respectful behavior. Being respectful one time isn't enough, encouraging respect is a 24-hour-a-day responsibility. Consistently showing respectful behavior toward yourself and others is an important part of encouraging these behaviors in our children.
Here are some other ideas to help encourage respectful behavior.
* Apologize to children when you’re wrong.
* Be courteous and respectful in everyday requests.
* Use “Thank you”, “Please”, and “Excuse me”.
* Show approval when children show empathy and caring.
* Help children focus on the feelings of others.
* Help children develop a sense of morality.
* Bring up caring, fairness and cooperation in everyday situations.
* Model self-respect.
* Encourage your children to find ways to help others.
PTO Corner
We hope everyone has a great holiday and will set some great goals for 2017. The PTO has set some goals for the new year as well. We hope to see everyone at our PTO meeting. It will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at 4:15 p.m. in Pioneer’s Library. Also, we hope everyone is still collecting box tops for our next competition.
January 2017 Newsletter
Holiday Break
The last day for students before the holiday break is December 20th. It is a full day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 3rd.
End of Term
January 13th marks the end of the first semester. Report cards will be sent home the following week.
Counselor’s Corner
Respect is Learned: The need for people to live in harmony with one another is increasing. As our society becomes more violent it is important to encourage respectful behavior in children, families, communities, and our world. In a world made smaller by social media and online communities, cooperation among individuals, concern for others, and support among different groups of people become important skills. Encouraging children to respect themselves and others will help to eliminate injustice, hate, and violence. This respect needs to start at home.
Respect has different meanings for different people. To learn respect children must first be respected. For example, treat others as you would like to be treated. Qualities such as empathy, compassion, kindness, and caring must be taught. If a parent fears a compassionate child will be teased or bullied, respectful assertiveness is needed. Remember to have a daily goal to demonstrate and encourage respectful behavior. Being respectful one time isn't enough, encouraging respect is a 24-hour-a-day responsibility. Consistently showing respectful behavior toward yourself and others is an important part of encouraging these behaviors in our children.
Here are some other ideas to help encourage respectful behavior.
* Apologize to children when you’re wrong.
* Be courteous and respectful in everyday requests.
* Use “Thank you”, “Please”, and “Excuse me”.
* Show approval when children show empathy and caring.
* Help children focus on the feelings of others.
* Help children develop a sense of morality.
* Bring up caring, fairness and cooperation in everyday situations.
* Model self-respect.
* Encourage your children to find ways to help others.
PTO Corner
We hope everyone has a great holiday and will set some great goals for 2017. The PTO has set some goals for the new year as well. We hope to see everyone at our PTO meeting. It will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at 4:15 p.m. in Pioneer’s Library. Also, we hope everyone is still collecting box tops for our next competition.
Each quarter, a student is chosen from every class for outstanding behavior and achievement. These Golden Eagles/Student of the Quarter, are treated to a pizza and root beer float lunch. Oakwood Elementary would like to thank the PTO for funding this special award. The PTO does so much to help our schools and we appreciate their hard work.
