News and events
June 2, 2023
A message from the principal
Oxbow Creek Families,
It was another fabulous school year. I feel like I say this every year, but this was one of my favorite years ever. The truth is: I love what I do and truly enjoy every school year! This group of students is so special. They have shown kindness and compassion to their classmates and worked to prove they are capable of doing hard things. Learning is hard work and learning to persevere through challenges is one of the trickiest parts of learning to be a good student. Please join me in applauding and supporting hard work and effort, in addition to accomplishments. Learning isn't about things being easy; it requires learners to dig deep and push through when things don't come as easily.
We are all lucky to be part of such a caring school community. Our students are surrounded by adults (at home, in the community and in this school) who work diligently to support the growth and well-being of each child. From volunteers to teachers, paras to child nutrition staff, parents to office staff, this community makes the difference. Thank you for working with us to support your child's academic, social and emotional growth. We feel fortunate to have great partners in this rewarding work. Please, do your best to imbed learning opportunities into each day. Try setting a daily reading goal of at least 20 minutes and don't forget to access our summer math calendar (info below). Have a wonderful summer! Take care.
Mrs. Monson - Oxbow Creek Principal
Staff Changes
Retirements
Kate Boynton - Kindergarten
Muggy Pierfelice - Grade 2
Kim Johnson - SpEd Teacher
Vicki Ekbom - Para
Marti Pasterik - Para
Denise Seviour - Para
Transfer
Gina Carlson Grade 2 - Crooked Lake
Karrissa Sapp Psych - Roosevelt Middle School
Jen Thorsen SpEd - District
Sara Finstad ESL-Mississippi
Lost and Found
There are many many items in lost and found, these items will be out in the hall Thursday, June 8th & Friday, June 9th. If you have a chance, please stop by and take a look.
School Highlights
Summer Math Calendars will be available again this summer. You can find the Summer Math Calendars at the following website: https://sites.google.com/ahschools.us/summer2023/home . Students are encouraged to do about 5 math activities each week and return the signed calendar (and work where applicable) at Open House. Feel free to select a “just right” calendar for your student. Our PTO has purchased games for students that complete 45/55 activities.
End of Year Info
The end of the school year is approaching quickly. Please make note of the following items:
Cafeteria Information:
Any balance remaining in your child’s lunch account will be carried over to next year.
If your 5th grade student has a remaining balance, this balance will be carried over to your child’s new Anoka Hennepin middle school.
If your family moves to another school within the district, and there is a remaining balance, this balance will be carried over to the new school.
If you are moving out of the district and need a refund or parents and guardians may request a refund balance transfer to other student’s accounts by filling out a CNP MEAL ACCOUNT REFUND REQUEST and sending it to staff.cnpenrollment@ahschools.us.
Important Dates:
The last day of school this year will be Wednesday, June 7, 2023 and is a full day.
Fall Open House will beTuesday, August 29, 2023 from 4:30 to 6:00PM.
The first day of school for students is planned to be Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Kindergarten parents will be notified of their child's first day, watch for that information in late August.
School hours will continue to be the same: 9:30AM-4:00PM!
Daycare Transportation Forms:
These are now available online at www.ahschools.us. Go to Services, drop down to transportation and find forms at the bottom of the page. Please remember to look the information sheet over, and if necessary, submit the form to the Transportation Department by June 9, 2023.
Moving Schools?
If any of the following statements is true for your family, please email Sheila.Joslin@ahschools.us with the following requested information:
Student Name
Grade
Classroom
Your new address, and/or new School Name.
** Our family will be moving out of Anoka-Hennepin District #11 this summer.
** Our family will be moving out of the Oxbow Creek attendance area this summer, but within District #11.
** Our child(ren) will be attending a different school next fall.
** New school name
CPHS Thank You
Thank you CPHS Horticulture class for growing, planting and donating the flowers for our flower pots in the front of the school. They look great!
2023 - 2024 Supply List
Volunteer news
Volunteer Information If you haven’t already, please fill out these forms to join our team of volunteers at Oxbow: Volunteer application and Background Check Form.
As a reminder, you have to fill out both of these forms each year. You can fill out your forms for the 2023-24 school year after July 1st.
Total Volunteer Hours to date: 6858
PTO News: We want to extend a special thank you to our outgoing PTO board members: Patty Dickey, Vanessa Foy, Adria Hardy and John Wippler. Thank you for your tireless efforts over the past several years to support our PTO and our school. We’ll miss you! Also, thank you so much to our current PTO board members that will be continuing on next year: President: Dan Powers and Treasurer: Megan VanHouten. Congratulations and welcome to our new PTO board members: Sarah Gatica: President Elect, Acacia Sieling: Secretary, Members at Large: Mara Neidermayer, Jessica Ploehn and Jenni Bremer!
Chair Member/Committee members: We are looking for chairs and planning committee members for several of our major events for next year! Please contact Haley with questions or to express interest haley.belongia@ahschools.us
We wish you a wonderful, joy filled summer!
A special thank you to the families of our outgoing 5th graders and to any families moving on to a different school next year, you'll be missed!
Reading Corps
Put Your Passion in Action ─ Become a Reading Tutor!
Oxbow Creek Elementary is looking for a Reading Corps tutor for the 2023-24 school year. We’re looking for great people and hope you will consider serving or helping us spread the word!
Tutors work one-on-one or in small groups with students during school hours throughout the school year. Whether you are a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent, or retiree, you can make a great tutor! No experience? No problem. With training and on-site coaching, our tutors are prepared to help kids succeed.
Part-time and full-time positions are available ─ apply now to start in August 2023. Positions are also available to start in October 2023 and January 2024.
Tutors receive a paycheck every two weeks plus up to an additional $4,800 for college tuition or loans (tutors 55+ may gift the education award to their child, grandchild, stepchild, or foster child). Free health individual health insurance is provided for tutors serving 35 hours per week, and childcare assistance is available (based on family size and income).
Ready to put your passion in action to help more children succeed at Oxbow Creek? Learn more or apply at Join.ReadingandMath.org. Questions? Please email Sarah Loquasto, Reading Corps Recruiter at sarah.loquasto@ampact.us.
Enjoy Your Summer
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