OES Family Newsletter
April 2024
OES Family Newsletter
Upcoming Important Dates
Friday, April 12, 2024 - Early Release Day (Clerical Day)
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 - 5th Grade Integrated Reading/Writing Assessment
Friday, April 19, 2024 - 3rd Nine Weeks Report Cards Distributed
April 22 - 26, 2024 - Administrative Professional's Week (Celebrating Ms. Holloway & Mrs. Moore)
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6PM - Family Engagement Night
Friday, April 26, 2024 - Early Release Day (Parent Teacher Conference)
April 29 - May 3, 2024 - SOL Spirit Week
May 6-10, 2024 - Staff Appreciation Week
Announcements
Upcoming Solar Eclipse
As you may know, there will be a solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024 between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. We will be following our regular schedule, but with extra precautions to ensure everyone's safety. Students will be staying indoors during the eclipse to protect their eyes, as advised by NASA.
Watching the eclipse without proper eyewear can cause instant eye damage. Also, many solar eyewear companies advise limiting viewing of the eclipse through the eyewear to 3 minutes or less. That is one reason why we are keeping everyone inside. But don't worry, the Official NASA YouTube channel will be live broadcasting the eclipse during the event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MJY_ptQW1o . It's the perfect way to learn about this cosmic event without any risk.
As always, if you choose to keep your child home that day, please send in a note when they return on Tuesday, April 9th. Your support means everything to us as we prioritize safety.
Order Your Yearbook Today
Yearbooks are on sale for $20.00. Please order your yearbooks before Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
OES Career Day 2024 Interest
Oakland will be having its annual Career Day Program on Thursday, May 2, 2024. We are looking for presenters. We would love to have you join us. The program is from 10am-3pm. If you are interested please complete the form (linked here). I will send you an invitation in February. Thank you all so much!
Kandace Taylor-Tysinger, Ed.S.
OES School Counselor
Attendance Matters
If your child must be absent from school please be sure to notify the front office. You may send in a paper note or email our attendance clerk, Mrs. Moore at robinmoore@spsk12.net.
Lunch with Students
Ongoing Announcements
Approved Snack List
We've seen an increase in parents trying to bring snacks for his/her students' classmates. While we truly appreciate this form or kindness, sharing food is discouraged for many health reasons. If you must bring in a snack for the class please ensure your items are on the SPS approved list.
Approved Snack List
Below is a list of suggested snacks that parents may bring for classroom celebrations and school parties:
Fresh Fruit
Special K Red Berry Bars
Frozen Yogurt
Quaker Rice Crisps
Baked Cheetos
Oven Baked Potato Chips (Frito Lay)
Raisins
Wheat Thin (Nabisco)
See the Amazon Healthier Generation Smart Snacks online store for additional items such as:
Pepperidge Farm, 100 calories Whole Grain Cheddar Goldfish
Doritos, Reduced Fat
Nutri-grain Cereal Bars- Mixed Berry
Honey Maid, Teddy Grahams
Cheetos, Cheese Puffs Reduced Fat
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats Whole Grain
General Mills, Simply Chex Snack Mix
Cheetos, Fantastix Flamin Hot
More details on SPS policy linked here.
Safety First!
- Morning drop off is from 9:00 - 9:25 a.m. Parents should remain in his/her vehicle and join the car rider drop off line to drop students off at door number 4.
- If students arrive anytime after 9:25 a.m. parents must park and escort his/her student into the building and sign the student in as tardy.
- Please always have a photo ID available when picking up your student.
- When entering the building you may only enter through the main entrance (door 1) and must ring the buzzer. (Please do not allow others into the building, everyone must be buzzed in by office staff.)
Transportation
If at anytime parents need to change transportation, please communicate this with your child's teacher in writing.
Car Rider Procedures
- Please have students exit the car nearest the sidewalk (passenger side).
- Parents are asked to remain in their vehicle.
- Please do not pass cars or double park, forcing students to walk in traffic.
- Please follow the direction of the car rider staff.
- Drop off is at Door #4. Students should not be dropped off at the front entrance unless they are late for school.
- Students that arrive after 9:25 a.m. have to be escorted in the building through the front entrance by a parent/guardian.
Student Pick Up - 3:40 - 4:00 p.m.
- Your 2023-2024 Tag must be visible until your child is in the car with you.
- Please be prepared to present your photo ID.
- Please refrain from lining up for pick up prior to 3:30 p.m. to avoid traffic backup on Godwin Blvd.
- Please follow the direction of the car rider staff.
- Parents are asked to remain in their vehicle.
Those arriving after 4PM may need to enter through the front entrance and sign their student out from the front kiosk.
Volunteers Welcomed
Communication/Home Access Center
Please make sure that the school keeps updated contact information on file for you. We should have an updated phone number, email address, and mailing address. This information is used to keep you informed of upcoming events and important school topics.
Also, please check Home Access Center (HAC) frequently to ensure that you are updated on your students' academic progress.
Oakland Elementary School
Website: oes.spsk12.net
Location: 5505 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA, USA
Phone: 757-923-5248
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOaklandElementary
Twitter: @OES_Braves