Oakley Orbiter

Dear Oakley Elementary Families,

I hope this message finds you all doing well after our week of clean-up from Beryl. It has been a challenging time for many of us, but our community's resilience and support have been truly inspiring.

With only a little more than two weeks until the first day of school, I encourage you to take some time to read through our newsletter. It contains important information to ensure that you and your children are fully prepared for the upcoming school year. From supply lists to important dates, we’ve got you covered!

As always, our campus team is here to support you. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help make this transition as smooth as possible for everyone.

I am truly excited to see our students back in the classrooms, ready to learn and grow. Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

I look forward to welcoming you all back soon!

Warm regards,

Julie Knollenberg

Principal, Oakley Elementary School

Elementary Schools 8:30 am-3:55 pm

• 7:45 Doors open for car riders

• 8:00 Bus drop-off time

• 8:20 First Bell

• 8:30 Tardy Bell

• 3:55 School day ends

Students arriving after the Tardy Bell will have to be escorted by a parent into the school.

Parents picking up at 4:05 PM will be required to pick up their child in the office.

With our new start times, buses will arrive on time and leave shortly after dismissal, ensuring students get home quicker. Encourage your child to ride the bus for a smoother, quicker commute and to avoid the long car rider line. Let's make this school year seamless and stress-free!

July 23-New Student Registration 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Oakley Elementary

July 24-New Student Registration 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Oakley Elementary

July 25-New Student Registration 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Oakley Elementary

August 5-Rocket Camp-PreKindergarten 3 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

August 5-Rocket Camp-Kindergarten 3 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

August 5-Meet the Teacher (Teacher Classrooms)

• Last names A through L 5-5:45 p.m
• Last names M through Z 6-6:45 p.m.

August 5-Parent Online Resource Workshop (Cafeteria)

• Training 1 is from 5-5:30 p.m.
• Training 2 is from 6-6:30 p.m.

August 7-1st Day of School

August 22-Parent Grade Level Meetings and Open House

We have a new website! We hope that you will start using our new website calendar to find upcoming dates!

Registration for new students will be from July 23-25, 2024 at Oakley Elementary at the following times:

July 23, 2024: 11:00 am-7:00 pm

July 24, 2024: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

July 25, 2024: 9:00 am-5:00pm

*All schools will host registration on campus.

Parents or guardians of students new to New Caney ISD should complete the online registration process. Bring the documentation listed below in order to complete the registration process.

Please bring the following items to complete registration:

• Certified Copy/Official Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

• Custody or guardianship documents relating to the student

• Proof of residency (utility bill or lease agreement showing the physical address of parent or guardian)

• Immunization/shot records

• A most recent report card or grade transcript

• Valid photo identification of parent or guardian

• For individuals who may be unable to fully access the online registration system, you may register in person. New Caney ISD provides kiosks to assist parents or guardians with the registration process.

Parents or guardians of returning students will complete Returning Student Registration in Skyward. If you do not have your username or are unable to reset your password, please call the campus for assistance after July 18th. You can also submit your request via our online form.

All students will be required to submit proof of residency, or an updated address affidavit each school year. This summer, parents will receive an email from LaserFiche requesting they upload proof of residency. If you are unable to upload your documents, please contact the school for assistance.

All address affidavits require both parties (the owner of the property and the parent) to have an updated ID with the address that is listed in the Oakley Elementary zone. If you do not have all required documentation within 30 days of enrollment, your child will have to withdraw.

Our Rocket Camp for PreK and Kinder will be on Monday, August 5.

• PreKindergarten will begin at 3 p.m.
• Kindergarten will begin at 4 p.m.

Meet your teachers and give your student the chance to walk to their classroom before the first day of school.

We will also have a Meet the Teacher from 5-5:45 p.m. for students with the last names A through L. Last Names M through Z will have Meet the Teacher from 6-6:45 p.m.

This year we are also offering a chance to get assistance with our New Caney online resources. If you need help with logging in to Family Access (Skyward), Remind or Canvas you can join either of our Parent Resource Trainings in the cafeteria.

Training 1 is from 5-5:30 p.m.

Training 2 is from 6-6:30 p.m.

Car rider passes change yearly. If you would like to order a car rider tag, please submit a request through the NCISD Request for Car Rider Pass. Car rider tags ordered by August 1 will be available in your child's classroom at Meet the Teacher on August 5. We will print two passes for each order. If you need additional passes, you may pick them up in the front office once school begins.

Car rider tags that are not picked up at Meet the Teacher or ordered prior in time will be sent home in your child's back pack and you will have to come to the office to pick them up.

Bus Tag Id's do not change each year. Each student is issued one free tag when they first enroll in NCISD. Lost or Damaged tags can be purchased for $5 in the front office. Please do not throw them away or punch holes in the tag. There may be a wait for a bus tag.

In an effort to ensure your student’s safety and minimize traffic, our morning drop off procedures are as follows. Car riders will enter into our parking lot at the furthest entrance from school on Mitchell Lane and continue around to pull up along the front of the school.

For dismissal, please have your current car rider pass displayed for our staff to see. Extra car rider passes can be picked up from the front office.

Parents walking students into the school must park in staff parking lot and enter through the front entrance. Parents should not drive through the bus lanes during bus drop off or pick up times.

We need your help this year! One of the most important factors in your child's academic success is being at school every day, all day.

Our goal this year is for students to have no more than 5 total absences for the school year along not leaving early.

Last year, many students missed 15 or more days and many students that went home early 20 plus times.

How Can You Help?

Plan ahead! Check out our academic calendar (linked below) and plan vacations, doctor's appointments, etc., during our many breaks throughout the year.

If your child is truly sick (not fever-free for 24 hours, vomiting, and/or diarrhea), keep them home! If you’re unsure whether your child should be at school, please call us. We’re here to help you problem-solve.

To ensure your children learn and grow, we need them at school!

Maximizing learning time and attendance is one of our top priorities this year, and we can't achieve it without your support. Let's work together to make this the best year yet at Oakley Elementary!

Thank you for being a vital part of our community! ~Ms. Knollenberg

Add our Open House on August 22 to your calendar! We will be sending out more information closer to the event.

New Caney ISD is excited to announce another year of partnership with Mango Languages.

What is Mango Languages? Mango Languages is a language learning software that the Multilingual department has purchased to help students with their L2 acquisition. It supports the learner in acquiring new languages (over 30 languages are available) and provides cultural context in a user-friendly interface.

To ensure our parents have room to eat with their students, we will be having grade level days for lunch. Please review the times the campus is open to visitors for lunch.

Monday- PreK-10:40-11:10 4th Grade-12:15-12:45

Tuesday-Kindergarten-11:10-11:40 5th Grade-12:35-1:05

Wednesday-1st Grade-11:35-12:05

Thursday-2nd Grade-11:50-12:20

Friday-3rd Grade-12:05-12:35

Your student can access Classlink at home. Students will use their normal log in and password to access their Classlink resources at home.

Classlink

Remember, you can pair with your student through Canvas. Once you have downloaded the app, you can follow the steps in the video to get a pairing code for your student. If you need assistance, contact Ms. Young: myoung3@newcaneyisd.org,

How to get a Pairing Code from your Student's account

More information about Creating a Parent account

Reminder, you can use Family Access in Skyward to keep track of your student's grades. Canvas Grades only gives you information about individual assignments. If you want to check on your student's overall grade, you will find that information in Skyward. You can put in a Help Desk Ticket request if you need help remembering your log-in information.

How to Check Student Grades

Family Access Link

Parent Help Desk Ticket

Develop a system where EVERY student has a place to belong, be supported, and be successful. 7 Houses, 1 Community!

We have House Party on Fridays. We encourage students to wear their house color. If you need to know your child's house color, contact myoung3@newcaneyisd.org and put House Color in subject line.

We are all a part of the Rocket House. The Rocket House will be divided into 7 smaller houses, with students and staff members randomly assigned to each house. Each house will be represented by one of the 7 Mindsets listed below:

Students can earn points for their House by:

• Following BLAST behavior expectations - Be responsible, Lead by example, Act responsibly, Safety first, Teamwork matters
• Acts of Kindness
• Collaboration
• Mindset Champion
• Attendance
• Quality Work

Every week we will reveal a House winner at our Friday House Party. Random rewards will be given throughout the year for the winning Houses. (Extra recess, popsicles, dance party, etc.)

We can use your help by talking with your child about expectations at home!!!

Mission Statement

At Oakley Elementary, all students will achieve growth and personal excellence.

Vision Statement

To cultivate a nurturing and safe learning community where every student excels academically and personally and is fully prepared for future success in school, career, and life.

Email: oakleyelementary@newcaneyisd.org
Website: https://oes.newcaneyisd.org
Location: 22320 Loop 494, New Caney, TX, USA
Phone: (281) 577-5970

School Hours: 8:30 am-3:55 pm