Oster Newsletter
February 7, 2024
Oster's Student Council Needs Socks!
Oster's School-wide Sock Drive is under way. The Student Council is doing this community service project in hopes of collecting over 600 pairs of new socks in all sizes to help families in need. All donations will be delivered to Sacred Heart on March 2nd. Please consider donating.
Thank you for partnering with the Oster School to build better lives in our community! Go Cougars!
Community School Facilities Survey
Following the valuable feedback received from USD employees in the Fall concerning facilities project priorities, we are now seeking input from the broader community. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete this survey. Your perspectives will play a significant role in assisting USD in prioritizing areas that require improvement and guiding us in the creation of new spaces or enhancements that will best serve the needs of our students and community. Thank you for your continued support.
Save the Date: Scholastic Spring Book Fair March 4th-8th
Volunteers Needed: Sign up to Help
Volunteer Link is Live, Sign Up Today!!!
Our spring book fair is fast approaching. Did you know we receive no funding from the district for our library? The vast majority of our books are purchased using Scholastic dollars earned at the bookfair. But we cannot do it without you! Please consider signing up for a shift or two, most shifts are around an hour long: Sign up today!
Calling all Oster Artist and Writers
We are beyond thrilled to announce the upcoming 2024 USD Creativity Showcase! Our theme is Technicolor Dreams. All of our TK through 8th grade students are invited to submit their creative work via our website.
Masterpieces will be displayed and shared at USD’s Health & Wellness Community Event on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 at Union Middle School.
For full details about this event please visit bit.ly/USDshowcase. Please direct any questions regarding this event to showcase@unionsd.org.
4th and 5th grade family volunteers needed for Frozen Friday
A favorite Oster Tradition, Frozen Friday, happens each week! Stop by after school on Fridays outside the cafeteria to purchase a frozen treat and hang with friends! All treats are $1 or $2. Small bills are appreciated or we can take ApplePay! OR, purchase a Frozen Friday Card here.
Did you know that starting with this new year, Frozen Friday is a Science Camp fundraiser (goal is to raise $6,000 each year, a BIG help to our 5th grade families). We are looking to you, 4th and 5th grade parents and guardians to volunteer - sign up here! Volunteering to help with Frozen Friday is a great opportunity to get involved with HSC and only takes an hour or so on Friday afternoon! And, if your 5th grader wants to help sell, they are welcome to fill a volunteer slot. Again, please sign up TODAY.
We are also looking for a new lead for this year and next. Again, all money raised goes to reduce the cost of Science Camp to our 5th grade families. If you are interested, please email: covphsc@osterhsc.org.Walk-a-Thon, Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities!
Oster's HSC offers sponsorship opportunities for select local businesses and organizations to support enrichment programs at Oster through our Walk-A-Thon. Generous community sponsors can donate, and in exchange, receive visibility to the Oster community and this spring! We invite you to support Oster by supporting our Annual Walk-a-Thon.
Click here to learn more or email presidenthsc@osterhsc.org.
Oster Talent Show - Register to Audition by Feb. 26th
Does your Oster have an amazing talent that they'd like to share? Audition dates are March 5th and 7th and you MUST register your student to audition by February 26th, click here for more information, important dates and to register!
Come to HSC’s February meeting Wednesday (2/7)!
Join us for the Home & School Club Board Meeting Wednesday, 2/7 at 6:30 in the staff room. Childcare is available, we look forward to seeing you all!
Stay up to date on all the latest Home & School Club News!
Register your Membership Toolkit by visiting www.osterhsc.org!
Get Involved! Check out the variety of volunteering options at: www.osterhsc.org/sign_ups.
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Feb. 7th: HSC Meeting @ 6:30 pm
Feb. 12th: USD Board Meeting
Feb. 19th-23rd: No School, Presidents Week
Feb. 27th: Oster Band Concert
Support the Dartmouth Band
Dartmouth Band Comedy Night Fundraiser http://bit.ly/DMScomedynite
Family Night. Date Night. FUN Night.This is a great family friendly event with nationally recognized comedic talent from Comedy Sportz San Jose!
WHO: DMS Band Family & Friends
WHAT: CSZ San Jose Comedy
WHEN: Friday, February 9 @ 7:00pm
WHERE: DMS Gym
WHY: DMS Band Fundraiser
Tickets: $10 per person
(price will be $15 per person if bought at the door)
(discount price of $5 for DMS teachers/staff)
Board Approves 2024-25 School Year Calendar
The USD Board of Trustees approved the official District calendar for the 2024-25 school year. The first day of the 2024-25 school year will be August 14, 2024. View all school calendars
Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Age Eligibility
Children will be enrolled into Kindergarten for 2024-25 if they turn five years of age on or before September 1, 2024.
Oster Elementary School
Principal: Lisa Taormina
Email: taorminal@unionsd.org
Website: https://oster.unionsd.org
Location: 1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: 408-266-8121