ORES Newsletter
April 5, 2024
Dear Oak Ridge R6 Families,
We will have fun, games, and experiments planned for students on April 8th in conjunction with the solar eclipse. If you do not want your child to participate in the solar eclipse activities, there is an opt out form linked below.
Play Day is coming May 15th. Please see the shirt order form and parent volunteer forms below. We always need extra help on this day so if you are available to volunteer, please let us know.
ALL STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE A FREE BREAKFAST DURING MAP TESTING THAT WILL OCCUR APRIL 22ND-MAY 3RD.
The book fair will be back on May 10th.
Elementary students will visit Schoen dairy for a 45 minute tour of the dairy on April 10th and 11th.
The 3rd grade field trip to Flickerwood will be April 24th.
Teacher appreciation week will be May 6th-10th.
REMINDERS
CLASSROOM NEWSLETTERS
Classroom newsletters are included below so parents have access to classroom information.
ATTENDANCE EXPLANATION
By law, K-12 students must physically be at school in order for the school to count them as in attendance. So, when students are absent with a doctor's note/excuse, the district still must count the time they were out of the district as an absence. We do document that it is verified with a doctor's note or a parent contact so we know why they were absent versus being truant where they are missing school with no known reason. We still must count those hours absent however to be in compliance with the law. There is one exception to this; field trips. Students are counted present when they are on a district approved field trip even though they may not be on campus.
Perfect attendance is determined by a student actually, physically being present at school 100% of the time school is in session. Field trips do not count against perfect attendance. If students miss school for a doctor visit, even if it is "excused" by the doctor, we still have to count the student absent during that time and this absence will count against perfect attendance.
OFFICE COMMUNICATION
If your student is sick, on vacation, has a homework request, has an appt, is being picked up early or coming in late, needs a dismissal change, etc. Please contact the elementary office at 573-266-3232, option 1. Teachers do not always have time to check messages throughout the day. If you have questions about assignments/homework you may message the classroom teacher but they may not get back to you until the next day depending on when you reach out.
NURSE
Parents that need to visit the nurse or office need to drive around the front and sign in at the front office. Drop off medications for students in the original container. Do not send medication to school with students.
DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED HELP?
If you need help with resources or your family, please let me know. We have access to many resources to help families in need. Students learn best when their essential needs are being met. As always, contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help!
Enjoy a restful weekend with family and friends!
Sincerely,
Dr. Sonia Wood
Elementary Principal
573-266-3232
Play Day Information-Parent Volunteer Form
Elementary Volleyball Camp
Elementary volleyball camp forms went home this week and are due back March 28th. The camp will be April 22-25 after school until 5:00pm. The cost is $30. Please contact Starla Pulley with questions at spulley@oakridge.k12.mo.us.
If you DO NOT want your child to participate in solar eclipse activities, please return this form to your child's building office. One form for each child must be completed.
Notes From The Nurse
National School Librarian Day
4th grade honored Mrs. Elam with thank you cards and a little display to show our appreciation of all that she does for our school to promote a love of reading. We know she especially puts in extra time with the book fair! Thank you, Mrs. Elam, for all your hard work!
4th Grade Enjoyed A Pizza Party They Won!
Order Your 2024 Yearbook!
FFA Fish Fry
Free MDC Publications For Kids/Adults
Oak Ridge Weekly Community Soup Dinner
Iphone Safety Update
Parent Mobile Payments Update
Close The Gap Grant
Click The Bus Below To Watch A One Minute Safe Driving Around School Buses Video
April Breakfast And Lunch Menus
Annual Meal Fees
$1 Charity Hat Days For Students-1st Semester
April 25th
Upcoming Elementary Events
April 24-3rd grade farm day
May 10-Book Fair
May 15-4th quarter celebration and Play Day
May 17-Kindergarten graduation at 10:00am
May 17-Last day of school-students dismiss at 12:30
May 17-HS Graduation
Upcoming Junior High Activities
None
Upcoming High School Activities
None
Want To Join The Fun At ORES?
Here Are Opportunities For The Community To Get Involved.
School Activities Parents/Grandparents/Other Family Members Can Participate In
*Open House
*Title I Game Night
*Quarter Celebrations In Conjunction With Halloween Parade, Christmas Party, and Play Day
*Christmas Program
*Class Field Trips When Space Permits
*Spring Music Program
*Play Day
*Book Fairs
*Reading/Math Buddy-Help A Student With Reading/Math
*Sign Up To Read To A Class
*Veterans Day Assembly
*Kindergarten Graduation
*Adopt A Family At Christmas
*Grandparents’ Celebration Movie Date In Conjunction With 3rd Quarter Celebration In March
PTO Events Parents/Grandparents/Other Family Members Can Participate In- PTO always needs volunteers to please come and join the fun!
*Pastries With Parents
*Mother/Son Night
*Meet The School Board Candidates
*Family Fun Night
*Trunk Or Treat
*Father/Son Night
*Mother/Daughter Night
*Chili Cook Off
Alumni Events Parents/Grandparents/Other Family Members Can Participate In
*Daddy/Daughter Dance
Oak Ridge Booster Club
*Booster Club Golf Tournament