Middle School Update

Today, Leadership is kicking off a donation drive for pet supplies and food for the Free to Live Animal Sanctuary. Starting on Monday, please bring dog or cat food, gently used or new animal bedding and blankets, enrichment toys or any other pet supplies you can think of. You can drop your donations off onto the cafeteria stage under the tallest Christmas tree. All donations are due by Monday, December 16th! Let’s help make this a fun and warm winter season for all our Oklahoma animals!

Semester Tests:

In middle school, we give semester tests in core classes (ELA, math, social studies, science and Spanish). In 6th grade the semester test counts for 10% of the overall semester grade for the class; in 7th grade, 15%, and in 8th grade, 20%. The tests (for the most part) are cumulative and have a study guide. Please see the schedule link below. If you student will be gone for any reason on a semester test day, please make arrangements to take the test BEFORE Dec. 20th. All grades are final after Dec. 20.

Chromebook charging:

This is a reminder to set an alarm to make sure you child is charging his/her chromebook each night. Teachers are seeing an increase of dead batteries which hinders a student's ability to access necessary items.

Hi Oakdale Supporter!

We know it seems early, but we are already gearing up for the Oakdale School Foundation Gala in March and we need your help! Each year, a huge part of our silent auction is made up of our Class Baskets. These are themed baskets put together by families from each grade with donations from parents and donations secured by parents. We are looking for 1-3 parents from each grade to assist as the lead coordinator(s) of their grade's auction basket. As the lead coordinator you will assist in picking a theme for the basket and securing donations from parents and others.

We will send some tips and directions to make this an easy process once we secure all the coordinators.

Thank you for considering serving as a Lead Coordinator this year. We appreciate your help and support to make this year's OSF gala the best yet! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/ysRHQRF (https://signup.com/go/ysRHQRF)

Thank you,

OSF Board

Did you know that on December 31st yearbook prices increase by $5.00? This will also be the last day to customize your yearbook with your child's name or icons.

Yearbooks are selling fast! Get yours today!!

Click Link or Scan Here to Purchase!

https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/21838

You can purchase tickets to all of our games three ways.

1. First, the link provided at the bottom will take you to the school website to purchase tickets (individual game tickets are loaded 24 to 48 hours before the game).

2. You can also download the Hometown Ticketing Fan app. The app will show all events when they are available for purchase.

3. Forget to purchase before the game? No problem, scan the QR code at the gate to purchase your tickets or use our NEW CARD READER!

Oakdale students get in free with school ID!

Reminder we are digital ticketing only and will not have a cash option at the gate.

Thank you and Go Rockets!

December

9:

• Basketball v. CHA (first home game)
• Board Meeting @ 6pm in Fine Arts

10:

• Holiday Band Concert (6-8th grades) @ 7pm in Fine Arts

11:

• Holiday Band Concert (day performance - P.M. Assembly Schedule)

• Choir and Theatre Performance @ Penn Square Mall (10am-3pm)
• Basketball @ OCS
• Holiday Band Concert (5th grade and Jazz band) @ 7pm in Fine Arts

16-20: Semester tests

20: 6th grade field trip to bowling alley

On Friday, Dec. 20 all 6th graders will be going to lunch at the Quail Springs Food Court and bowling at Blvd. Bowl in Edmond. Finals will be over and we are looking forward to a day of fun. We will leave school about 10:30am and will return to Oakdale about 3:00 pm.

Students will need to bring money to purchase their own lunch, but will need to pay pay the cost of their bowling online - $10. (This will include shoes. )

To do this, please use the link below for school pay and select 6th grade bowling. We are unable to use coupons or passes. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Oakdale 6th Grade Team

http://oakdale-109503.square.site/

Reminder: All medication at school needs to be kept in the office with a completed Authorization for the Administration of Medication Form (AAMF). The exceptions for medications: asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, and pancreatic enzymes may be carried by the student with a completed Authorization for the Administration of Medication Form filed in the nurse's office.

From the Oakdale Student Handbook:

An Authorization for the Administration of Medication Form (AAMF) must be completed and returned to the school before medication can be administered by school personnel. The only medications students are allowed to carry and self-administer during school or school activities are asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and replacement pancreatic enzymes, and a completed AAMF form is required.

If your student has a health condition that may affect their school day, please complete this form:

https://forms.gle/onZh2u6QH575BE9AA

The Oakdale Middle School Library's Sequoyah Contest is underway. If students choose, they can read Sequoyah books and receive prizes throughout the year. See the attached graphic for specific dates and prizes. Students can listen to audiobooks, read an e-book version on a device, or read a physical book for it to count in the contest. Since students had a preview of the books at our Sequoyah Book Kick-off on Oct. 11th, they are very excited and ready to get started!

Reading from the Sequoyah List and participating in the contest are completely optional and not required in any way.

7th-8th Grade Sequoyah List (2024-2025)

5th-6th Grade Sequoyah List (2024-2025)

Did you know TeacherEase has an app?

Android TeacherEase App Link

Apple TeacherEase App Link

Texting OPT-IN:

Parents can opt in and out of Text Messages in their parent portal by doing the following:

1. Go to Parent Main > Miscellaneous > Communication Preferences
2. Choose On or Off for SMS Text Messaging
3. Save

OR, you can text "Start" to (877) 647-6041.

What is PTC? Oakdale's PTC (Parent Teacher Club) is made up of a team of parent volunteers who want to see Oakdale be the best school it can be. If you are a parent looking for an opportunity to get involved, please consider joining PTC this year! We help plan and coordinate activities that benefit the teachers, staff, students, and families of Oakdale. Follow us on Instagram to get information on upcoming school events.

Pals is an excellent way to get involved in Oakdale! Pals volunteers help teachers make copies and general workroom needs. Please sign up using the links.If you would like more information please contact Allie at allieagarrison@gmail.com or (580) 504-2219.

Pre K https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53679548-prekpals

Kindergarten https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53678803-kindergarten

1st Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53676670-1stgrade

2nd Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53677390-2ndgrade

3rd Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53678051-3rdgrade

4th and 5th Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53679184-4thand

6th, 7th, and 8th Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53679819-6th8th

Exciting News! We've moved to a PUBLIC Facebook page! To all our wonderful supporters, please search for "Oakdale School Foundation" on Facebook and join our new public page to stay updated on all the latest news regarding funding grants in our schools. Don’t worry; our Instagram will stay the same! Thank you for your continued support!

Dear 8th-grade families,

It's still early days, but we wanted to get these dates on your calendar. As you know, Oakdale is an elementary district [we don't have a high school]; therefore, our students can go to any public high school in the state, by law. Most of our students choose to go to Edmond Memorial High School, and Edmond has a great relationship with us. They send a bus to our area to pick up our high school students and make an effort to ease our transition. Here are the dates that Edmond has for us:

Edmond Memorial High School

Enrollment Dates for 25-26

January – February 2024

Jan. 16 @ EMHS –

• 5:30 – 6:00 – Special Ed in Choir Room with Evann Guthrie (for special education families)
• 6:00-7:15 pm – Future Freshman in the Auditorium at EMHS for parents and students
• 7:15 – 8:00 pm – Showcase in the Lower Commons for parents and students

Jan 23 – Feb. 9 – Enrollment [online registration] window open for Oakdale District allows only Oakdale and 2 weeks ONLY

Jan. 23 – Oakdale Pep Rally – 2:30 – 3:15 @ Oakdale Fine Arts (for students, but parents are welcome)

Jan. 31 – Enrollment forms due to Mrs. Willhoite

Feb. 19 - Counselors from EMHS @ Oakdale all day to enroll students (there will be a sign-up genius)

Here are is the link and access code to all of the photos!

https://grandlifephotography.gotphoto.com/login

Code: 8OAKDALE

Rocket Run 2024 – Event Photos Now Available!

We had an incredible time at the Rocket Run, and now you can relive those memories! All event photos are ready for FREE digital download!

Click the link below, enter the access code, and download your favorite photos for free. When you select "Buy Photo," you’ll see the FREE direct download option right next to it.

Access Code: rocketrun24

Tag us in your photos with #RocketRun2024 so we can see all the smiles, colors, and fun from this amazing day!

Photo Link:
https://grandlifephotography.gotphoto.com/login

Dear Oakdale Community Members,

I’m pleased to announce that the December gym reservations are now available for booking.

We encourage you to make your reservations early to secure your preferred dates.

Here is the SignUp Genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084EAEAA2F4-53466142-december

For any inquiries or assistance with booking, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks!

Marcus Dyer

mdyer@oakdale.org

The Oakdale Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or gender.

Email: jwillhoite@oakdale.org
Website: www.oakdale.org
Location: 10901 North Sooner Road, Edmond, OK, USA
Phone: 405-771-3373