OES Family Update
January 4th, 2024
Message from the Principal
OES Families,
I hope you and your family enjoyed the Holidays and had the opportunity to spend time with loved ones. We are excited to welcome your child back to school in a few days on Monday January 8th. There are a few logistical reminders that I want you to be aware of to ease the transition back to school.
- Emergency Weather Preparation- The extended forecast for next week has the potential for a winter storm. Please have a plan in place in the event we are to cancel school due to inclement weather In the event of a school cancelation, the determination will be made by 6 AM at the latest by district mass email, voice mail, and our social media accounts. We will make every attempt to give ample notice after consultation with local Road Commissioners, and our Transportation Department.
- There will be no school on Monday January 15th due to the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday. Looking ahead there will be no school on Friday February 16th due to a Teacher's Institute and Monday February 19th due to President's Day.
- As Cold/Flu season continues, our policy is that a child must be fever and/or diarrhea free for 24 Hours to return to school. Thank you for your help in reducing the spread of illness.
- We will make every attempt to go outside for recess and morning lineup on days when the "feels like" temperature is above 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Please ensure your child is safely dressed for school each day with coats, hat, gloves, etc. In order to be able to play in the snow, we do ask that a child has snowpants and boots to avoid wet clothes/feet. An extra pair of socks is always helpful as well.
- Winter Benchmarking will continue when we return from school with MAPS testing taking place the week of 1/16. Please ensure your child is well-rested and has a good breakfast so they can truly show how much they have grown since the beginning of the year!
Thank you for all you continue to do best support your child in having a successful year at school! We can't wait to see the kids on Monday!
Ryan Huels
OES Principal
Accessing Your Child's Report Card Friday January 12th
Next Friday January 12th at 3 PM, your child's 2nd Quarter Report Card will be available online via the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The steps to access it are below.
- Go to ocusd.net and click on the "Parent Portal" button on the homepage.
- Log into your PowerSchool Parent portal- if you need assistance, call our office at 815-732-5300.
- Scroll to the bottom left and click on "Report Card" (see the image below for reference.
- To toggle between multiple students, select each individual child at the top of the screen on the main screen in the Power School Parent portal.
- Be sure to talk to your child about their progress this quarter!
Important Dates
1/12 Report Cards Available on PowerSchool
1/15- NO SCHOOL Martin Luther King Day
1/17 Mornings With Moms 7-7:45am
1/17 PK Family Fun Day 8:30-11:00am
1/26 Dollar Day - PJ Day
1/31 Donuts with Dudes! - 7-7:45am
2/2 3rd Quarter Midterm
2/14 PK Family Fun Day 8:30-11:00am
2/16 NO SCHOOL Teacher Institute
2/19- NO SCHOOOL President's Day
2/20 Family Night - Chill-Out w/Math - 5-6pm
2/23 Dollar Day - Class Color Day
2/28 Donuts with Dudes! - 7-7:45am
Oregon Elementary School Principal