Happy Friday!
November is exciting. We have a lot of special events and celebrations, including multiple days off from school! It sometimes leads to challenging learning routines, but it always leads to memorable learning experiences. This week, we had a shortened week, but we were able to celebrate our students and accomplishments together at an all school meeting on Wednesday that was highlighted by our 3rd graders performing a mini-concert for students and families. It was a great start to that day and a culmination of a lot of hard work.
On Monday, we have our annual Veterans Day program at 8:45am in the gym. We encourage students to wear Red, White, and Blue as an honor to those who serve our country. (Please do not send hats or props as it is not a dress-up day.) We welcome guests to the Veterans Day event. Please arrive between 8:25-8:40am to find a seat and sign in. I hope you can join us as we practice our awareness and appreciation of others.
Have a great weekend!
Ben Tressel
Principal, Oak Crest Elementary
Important Dates.
- Nov 4 - No School (Teacher Professional Development Day)
- Nov 6 - All School Meeting 8:25am & 3rd Grade Mini Concert
- (8:25-9am - 3rd Parents welcome for the meeting and mini concert)
- Nov 11 - Veteran's Day program. Visitors welcome. 8:45am-9:30am
- Nov 13 - Tiger Strong 5/6
- Nov 13 - Annie Performance for 5th/6th (12-2:40pm @ PAC)
- Nov 18-22 - Scholastic Book Fair (students can shop during media time and conferences)
- Nov 19 - Fall Conferences (3:30-7:30pm)
- Nov 20 - Tiger Strong 3/4
- Nov 21 - Fall Conferences (3:30-7:30pm)
- Nov 24 - The FEAST (11am-2pm @ Oak Crest : more info below)
- Nov 27-29 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)
- Dec 4 - All School Meeting
- Dec 11 - Tiger Strong 5/6
- Dec 18 - Tiger Strong 3/4
- Dec 20 - BE RED DAY
- Dec 21 - Jan 1 - NO SCHOOL WINTER BREAK
Proof of Being RED
I want to share some data with our families and make everybody AWARE of one component of our successful start to the year. As a staff, we have refocused some of our energy and approaches to ensure student behavior is appropriate for school and not impacting learning in a negative way. We have "set the tone" with increased expectations and accountability measures. We have also changed some of our proactive and positive reinforcements of good behaviors. Here are some numbers about our first 2 months of school:
Major Behaviors that require an office referral are down over 60% from 143 last year to 57 this year.
Minor Behaviors that require documentation and communication home are down 68%.
Also, we have given out and students have turned in 25% more Be RED tickets. Our students are expected to meet their first school wide goal a month earlier than last year!
Oak Crest is a great school to be a part of because we have great people. We are getting better everyday, together!
Fall Conferences : Nov 19 & 21 : Schedule your meeting now!
Use this link to sign up for a 15 minute window of time with your homeroom teacher. If you would like to connect with other staff members, please reach out by email to reserve a time.
https://ptcfast.com/schools/Oak_Crest_Elementary
*The Book Fair will also be open all week and during conference nights from 3:20-7:20pm.*
One way you can thank teachers for their hard work and positive impact on the lives of our children is to donate a food item to our dinner. On Tuesday the 19th, we will have a Taco Night. Please consider this opportunity and use the link below to sign up to contribute and take one thing off of a teachers plate by putting some food on it!
THANK YOU! Teacher Dinner Donation - Sign Up Genius
Lost & Found
Something that families can do at conferences is visit our lost and found. Our nice weather has lead to many coats and sweatshirts being left behind. Check out a recent picture here of our lost and found. We donate lost and found items after conferences, so please take a look for your child's gear!
Conversation Starters:
Ask your Oak Crest Tiger:
*Do you have family members who have served in the armed forces?
*What sacrifices do people make to serve our country?
*Tell me something you learned this week that you think may be new to me?
*November's tiger theme is "awareness", what good in your life are you aware of and thankful for?
*How can you you act on your appreciation and awareness?
*What book are you reading?
