Roadrunner Report
Oakland Elementary News: June 14, 2024.
Dear Oakland Community,
I would like to start out with a huge "thank you" to all of our PTA and family volunteers who made our Field Day, PTA Summer Fest, and Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony awesome. Without you we would not have been able to pull them off.
On behalf of our entire staff, I would like to take this opportunity to wish students and families a wonderful summer. Please take the time away to enjoy family, friends, and activities that renew and reinvigorate your mind, body, and spirit. We look forward to seeing you back in August for another outstanding year!
It has been an absolute pleasure to serve as Oakland's Principal the year. I feel tremendously fortunate to be able to spend my days with our amazing students, hardworking staff, and supportive families.
Sincerely,
Mr. Jason Taylor
First Day of School Supplies
We have an exciting new opportunity for our Oakland families this year! We are partnering with 1st Day School Supplies to offer an easy way for parents to purchase school supplies for their kids for the upcoming school year. The kits are available for purchase online and will be delivered to school before the start of the new school year. Your student will show up on the first day of school and their supply kit will be waiting for them in their classroom.
Online ordering is open now through July 1st. I know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Order today! Please reach out if you have any questions.
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Field Day
Huge thanks goes out to Mrs. Murray for putting together outstanding Field Day. I would also like to thank teachers, parent volunteers, students, and mother nature for their contributions to making this year's Oakland Field Day a truly great one. A wonderful time was had by all.
PTA Summer Fest
Reminders:
Fifth Graders with Chromebooks:
- Current 5th Graders who have chromebooks will exchange their Royal Oak Schools issued Chromebook during the first week of school next fall in 6th grade. More information will be provided as the start of the the new school year approaches.
Save the Date - September 20, 2024 Oakland Through the Ages Celebration
The Oakland Centennial committee will be conducting interviews with community members. Please fill out the google form linked below if you or anyone you know may be willing to be interviewed.
Important Dates:
Monday August 26th - First day of school
Kindergarten/DK Enrollment
Royal Oak Schools is pleased to welcome children and their families to kindergarten. Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now open. District-wide enrollment for all kindergarten programs, including Developmental Kindergarten, is processed through our Central Enrollment Office.
All enrollments will be virtual including uploading of the required documentation to the pre-enrollment. Please see the "How to Enroll" portion of the Enrollment website for more information. To watch a short video regarding the enrollment process, click here.
Elementary transfer requests for priority consideration will be accepted between February 1 - February 29, 2024.
Kindergarten Age Requirements
A resident child must be five (5) years of age on or before September 1st in order to be eligible to attend kindergarten.
If a child is not five (5) years of age by the September 1st enrollment eligibility date, but will be five (5) years of age no later than December 1st, the parent/guardian may still enroll the child in kindergarten. The parent must notify the school district, in writing, prior to the beginning of the school year. Notification, by way of a completed Kindergarten Age Waiver, must be received in order for a child born between September 1 and December 1 to be enrolled in kindergarten.
Summer School
There is still time to register for summer school!
Session Information:
- Elementary program @ Oak Ridge - exiting DK-5th graders
- DK-5: 2 sessions, 3 weeks each (M-TH), 8:30 - 11:30 AM
- Session 1: June 24 - July 12 (no school July 4-5)
- Session 2: July 15 - August 1
- Math & ELA enrichment programs as well as a LEGO STEM opportunity in grades DK-8.
Cost:
- $160 per student per session.
- Royal Oak Schools has been covering the cost of summer programming for students the last few years using ESSER funds (emergency COVID funds), which have since ended. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify; Reach out to Jennifer Knipper for assistance (jennifer.knipper@royaloakschools.org)
Registration Links:
Anne Njovu
Michigan Green Schools Evergreen Status
Congratulations to our Green Team for achieving Evergreen status as part of the Michigan Green Schools Initiative. It is a lot of work, but our Earth and our kids are worth it! Giant "Thank You" goes out to Mrs. Kosanovich and our green team for all their efforts.
Lunch Buddy Program
PTA Meetings:
Special Message on School Attendance
Please see the August 18th, 2023 edition of the Roadrunner Report for a special message about attendance.
Our Mission:
The mission of Oakland Elementary School is to prepare students to meet life’s challenges with responsibility and confidence by promoting academic excellence, cooperative social relationships, and exemplary personal conduct within a nurturing and supportive school environment.