Our Oaktree walkers had a lot of fun at the PTO Walk-A-Thon! A huge thank you to everyone who was able to pledge their support to our students. We also want to thank the Martian PTO for organizing the walk-a-thon and for giving us their time during the event to the benefit of our students. It was a great day at Oaktree!

Oaktree is excited to start the Watch DOGS (Dads Of Great Students) program again this year. We are inviting positive, male role models from our Oaktree community to serve as Watch DOGS. A Watch DOG’s main responsibilities while spending the day at Oaktree are to support our students under the guidance of staff and to be a positive student influence in our school. More information about the program is found here: Watch DOGS Program Information.

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Oaktree's Annual U of M vs MSU Food Drive sponsored by the Oaktree Student Council begins begins on October 21st and goes until November 1st. The big game this year is on October 26th! The final count will be at 3:00 pm on November 1st. Items are picked up that day, so please make sure your items are here before that 3:00 pm deadline!

Any nonperishable food items can be donated. Please avoid glass containers and check expiration dates as we have to throw out any expired foods.

The grade with the most items wins an Electronics Day!

Oaktree will celebrate Halloween with classroom parties and a costume parade in the morning on Thursday, October 31st. This is a half day of school with students released at 12:00.

Classroom Parties: The time for your child's classroom party is determined by your child's teacher. Please watch for information from them about the party.

Visitors: All visitors must check in at the office. Visitors must have a current I-Chat Background Check from this school year on file. Visitors without a current I-Chat will not be allowed to enter the building.

Click here to access the form: I-CHAT BACKGROUND CHECK. ALL I-CHAT FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 28th.

To alleviate congestion in our classrooms, parents should plan to leave all siblings at home.

Parade: The parade will start at 11:00. Students will begin the parade by parading past their schoolmates in the main hallway, gymnasium, and cafetorium. To alleviate congestion, we are asking parents to line up outside along the sidewalk from the playground to the southwest entrance by the cafetorium (old gym). In the event of inclement weather, we will keep everyone inside.

Costumes: Please note the following rules regarding Halloween costumes for students and adults:

• Costumes should be age appropriate
• No blood and gore or excessively scary costumes
• No weapons

Allergies: Please be mindful of food/candy items brought or sent into school. We have numerous students with different types of allergies. Some allergies can be life-threatening, e.g. nut allergies. Please take into account the safety of our students when purchasing food/candy items, and feel free to send in nonfood items as well. Your child's teacher will provide any necessary information about food restrictions.

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This new version of the original Screenagers movie addresses issues that elementary school aged kids, parents and educators are facing, i.e., smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures, exposure too young and what research shows is a healthy amount of screen time.

With many solutions to these and other challenges, Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition, is an essential watch for all those looking to address and support mental wellbeing in the digital age.

Screenagers - Elementary School Age Edition is recommended for parents only.

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Please see the office for a Permission Form for Prescribed Medication if your student needs to take medication during the school day. A physician’s signature is required for all prescribed medications. Students are not allowed to carry any medications to, from, or during school.

Please notify the bus garage at (810) 591-3454 if your student needs to change their bus route. Students must ride the same bus every day. They are not allowed to ride a different bus to or from school without prior approval from the transportation department.

If you would like to opt in to receive text messages from Goodrich Area Schools for school closings and other general information just send a text to 67587 and reply "Y' or "Yes"

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The Martian PTO is always looking for people who would like to get more involved with our schools.

Please email the Martian PTO at Martianptoinc@gmail.com or visit the Martian PTO web page for more information.

The Martian PTO is also on Facebook: Martian PTO Facebook Page

Spirit wear can be purchased at any time through the K & C’s Special T’s website.

Kroger also donates a portion of your purchase when you use your Kroger Card. Search for Martian PTO when registering here: Kroger Community Rewards

District Mission Statement - Learners of all ages will develop the skills and habits they need to build emotionally and physically healthy lives while growing into caring, responsible adults.

District Vision Statement - Preparing Students for Life

Email: jbryan@goodrichschools.org
Website: https://goodrichschools.org/OES/
Location: 7500 South Gale Road, Goodrich, MI 48438
Phone: 810-591-5200
Facebook: facebook.com/OaktreeElementary/