OES Family Newsletter

April 29 - May 3, 2024 - SOL Spirit Week (See Flyer Below for Details)

May 6-10, 2024 - Staff Appreciation Week

May 6-10, 2024 - Family Life (4th & 5th Grade Only)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Progress Reports Available Through HAC

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 - Grades 3-5 Reading SOL

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 - Grades 3-5 Math SOL

Friday, May 24, 2024 - No School (Pre-Memorial Day Celebrations)

Monday, May 27, 2024 - No School (Memorial Day)

Thursday, May 30, 2024 - 5th Gr. Science & 4th Gr. VA Studies SOL

Friday, June 7, 2024 - Final PBIS Celebration (Kona Ice for All Students!)

Monday, June 10, 2024 - End of Year Celebrations Begin! (See Flyer Below for Details)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - Early Dismissal

Friday, June 14, 2024 - Early Dismissal & Last Day of School

Thank you all for your participation throughout the school year with our Family Engagement events. When it comes to parent engagement, the research is clear, when schools, families, and communities support each other, students of all backgrounds and ability levels achieve at higher levels. Because of staff's dedication and support, students and their families were able to come together and participate in various activities. We had some great turnouts.

Here are our numbers:

September's Open House - 265; October's Trunk-or-Treat - 574; December's Winter Wonderland - 416; February's Black History Living Museum - 573; and April's Family Fitness Night - 214.

Quatisha Young, M. Ed.

Title 1 Interventionist

Parents are welcome to have lunch with their student(s). Due to limited space parents will need to make reservations in the front office for lunch. The last day to dine with students will be May 2, 2024.

Yearbooks are on sale for $20.00. Please order your yearbooks before Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Attendance is an important part of your child's academic success! Both excused and unexcused absences affect academic progress and state reporting/accreditation status. Please keep students in school as much as possible. We want your child to be successful and our school to remain Fully Accredited!

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.

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.

Just a few safety reminders:

• 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.)

It is extremely important that parents communicate in writing how their student(s) will be getting home. It is recommended that parents stay as consistent as possible with transportation to and from school. If you would like your child to ride the school bus home please have them ride the bus to school. This helps eliminate confusion at dismissal time.

If at anytime parents need to change transportation, please communicate this with your child's teacher in writing.

Student Drop Off - 9:00 - 9:25 a.m. (Only at Door #4)

• 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.

If you wish to volunteer at any Suffolk Public School please complete the Volunteer Connect form linked here. Teachers and school staff will reach out to you with volunteer opportunities.

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.

Website: oes.spsk12.net
Location: 5505 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA, USA
Phone: 757-923-5248
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOaklandElementary
Twitter: @OES_Braves