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Oaklands Elementary School will provide a great education that engages, empowers, and elevates all students and contributes to thriving communities.

• December 5: Academic Night (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
• December 19: Winter Wonderland (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
• December 20: 3-Hour Early Release ~ Teacher Planning
• December 23 - January 3, 2025: Schools & Offices Closed ~ Winter Break

• January 20: School Closed ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• January 24: End of Second Quarter
• January 27: 3-Hour Early Release ~ Teacher Grading

As we approach Winter Break, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued partnership and support. This time of year is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the growth and accomplishments of our students. Each day, we are inspired by their enthusiasm, resilience, and dedication to learning, and we are grateful for the role you play in their success.

We wish you and your family a joyous and restful holiday season filled with love, laughter, and meaningful moments. Let’s continue to work together to help our students SOAR to excellence in the new year. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, January 6, 2025, refreshed and ready for more exciting opportunities to learn and grow.

Synergy is our new Student Information System. It is important that families activate their ParentVUE account. This will allow parents to view student schedules, attendance, and grades.

If you have questions or need support please click here: ParentVUE Support and FAQ

Congratulations to our November Superheroes of the Month! These students have gone above and beyond to demonstrate our SOAR values—Safety, Organization, Responsibility, and Respect. Their hard work, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence inspire us all. We are so proud of their achievements and the example they set for their peers. Thank you for being everyday heroes in our Oaklands community! Keep up the fantastic work!

We are here to provide students and families with the physical and mental health, academic, and extracurricular supports needed to thrive.

In order to better serve the needs of Oaklands Students and Families, this document has been created to streamline the process of being able to get assistance. Melany Ortiz-Parent Engagement Assistant, Belinda Johnson- Community School Coordinator, Taleesa Osborne- Professional School Counselor, Jessica Hayes-Professional School Counselor and Brittany Grinnell-School-Based Clinician are here to connect the students and families to resources in the school and community. Please fill out the form if you need any assistance for your child or yourself and we will reach out to you to schedule a time for an in-person or virtual appointment.

Con el fin de atender mejor las necesidades de los alumnos y las familias de Oaklands, se ha creado este documento para agilizar el proceso para poder obtener ayuda. Melany Ortiz-Asistente de Participación de Padres, Belinda Johnson-Coordinadora de la Comunidad Escolar, Taleesa Osborne-Consejera Escolar Profesional, Jessica Hayes-Consejera Escolar Profesional, e Brittany Grinn-Clínica Escolar están aquí para conectar a los estudiantes y las familias con los recursos en la escuela y la comunidad. Por favor, rellene el formulario si necesita ayuda para su hijo o usted mismo y nos pondremos en contacto con usted para programar una cita en persona o virtual.

• Thursday, December 12 ~ Brighter Bites at 1:30 pm
• Tuesday, January 7 ~ OES Family Food Market at 1:30 pm
• Thursday, January 16 ~ Brighter Bites at 1:30
• Thursday, January 30 ~ Brighter Bites at 1:30

OES Request for Assistance Link

Volunteer Interest Form

This week, we proudly celebrated our Quarter 1 Honor Roll recipients during our assemblies! These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their academic success and commitment to excellence. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and perseverance.

Congratulations to all of our scholars—you are shining examples of what it means to SOAR at Oaklands! Keep up the amazing work!

The Oaklands Green Team Club, facilitated by Nemas Gardens, provides students with hands-on agricultural education, focusing on gardening and sustainable practices. Through this program, students explore essential aspects of cultivating plants and caring for the environment. Thank you to our Green Team Co-Chairs, Ms. Cornelius and Ms. Edmund!

Joe's Movement Emporium hosted a special "Michael Jackson Tribute" as an attendance recognition incentive for the third and fifth grade classes, who achieved the highest attendance for October and November.

On November 19, Ms. Pearsall and Ms. Bardoe hosted our Really Great Reading Parent Workshop. During the event, families participated in hands-on activities, learning how to use the Really Great Reading program to support their children's reading journey at home. It was a wonderful opportunity for parents and children to work together and build essential reading skills!

On November 26, students in grades 3-5 who were identified as "On-Track Learners" and "Advanced Learners" based on their performance on Benchmark 1 participated in our Best Benchmark Scores Bonanza Celebration. This special event recognized and celebrated their hard work and academic achievements! Thank you to all the staff who volunteered their time to make this even meaningful for our students!

Click here to explore more of the incredible activities and achievements happening at Oaklands!

If you have any questions or are interested in resources for your student, please reach out to the teacher or our Data Coach, Ms. Grier at amanda.grier@pgcps.org.

Our students use Dreambox Learning at school to strengthen their math learning and skills. Did you know you can access your child’s Dreambox account as well? Students should aim to complete at least 5 Dreambox lessons each week. By accessing Dreambox, you can monitor your child’s progress and support their growth in math! Please click below for more information on how to set up your account.

PreK is working hard on finalizing our Unit 2 Project: A Coral Reef! Students have learned about the different animals that live on a reef including: clown fish, coral polyps, seat turtles, and moray eels. We have also learned how humans can help our environment by recycling, not wasting water, and using less!

Pictures coming soon! They are putting the coral reef together this week!

Check out the parent-related resources from our Prince George’s County Parent and Family Resources section of the website! This information provides parents an overview of the learning expectations for each grade level.

Click the link here to review the information.

Consistent attendance is crucial to your child's success, ensuring they can fully participate in daily learning experiences and SOAR to excellence. We encourage all parents to make attendance and punctuality a priority, helping your student build strong habits for future success.

For more details, please see the following resources: Attendance Presentation, Attendance Success Tips, Attendance Video

With your help our student’s opportunities for success and achievement will be enhanced. Just a few hours a week can have a meaningful impact on our school and a child. Whether supporting with filed trips, classroom helper, setting up for food distributions, a lunch monitor, assisting in the parent resource center, planning/helping with school events, taking part in a school committee or being a member of our Parent providing classroom assistance, it's through the efforts of people like you that we can do great things. Volunteers play a vital role in transforming our schools and the educational experience of our students.

Con su ayuda, se mejorarán las oportunidades de éxito y rendimiento de nuestros estudiantes. Solo unas pocas horas a la semana, ya sea en forma virtual o en persona, pueden tener un impacto significativo en una escuela o un niño. Ya sea asesorando a un estudiante, ayudando a la oficina principal a recibir a los visitantes, ayudando en el centro de padres, participando en un comité escolar o brindando asistencia en el salón de clases, es a través de los esfuerzos de personas como usted que podemos hacer grandes cosas. Los voluntarios juegan un papel vital en la transformación de nuestras escuelas y la experiencia educativa de nuestros estudiantes.

Follow us on Instagram and visit our website for regular updates. Also, make sure to sign-up for Class Dojo. Communication is the key to our success, and we are here to support you throughout the school year.

Oaklands Family Handbook

Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook

Code of Conduct for Families, Volunteers, and Visitors