Family Communication October 9

We hope you had an amazing weekend. Our book Fair will be open Tuesday during the school day and Wednesday /Thursday evenings from 4:30- 6:00 PM! Please stop by the Media Center and check out all of the amazing Scholastic choices!

Have an OTTERific Day!

Dr. Steinacker, Ms. Leahy, and Mrs. McDowell

We are giving the first SSYRA deadline an extension! Next Friday will be our first cut off date for t students who have completed the reading challenge. More information to come!

The School Counseling Department has planned theme days for Red Ribbon Week, on October 23-27. Red Ribbon Week is a week where we celebrate healthy choices! In addition to these theme days, there will be fun activities happening during the week, such as walk to school day! Please view the attached fliers for our theme days and for our Neon Theme day on that week's Dens Day.

If your child rides a bus, we are asking for your continued partnership in reminding your child/children of the school bus expectations. We apricate your cooperation and positive support. Please use the image below as a reference.

We have a Reading Across The County Everyday Challenge (R.A.C.E)

Pasco County Schools are challenged to see which school reads the most each month. Please sign sign your child up for the challenge! Please click on the URL code to register your child.

To honor our Veterans on November 10th, we are creating a video for the students to understand the significance of Veteran’s Day. If you or a member of your family are in the military, please complete the form below. If you have a picture, please upload it. If you have multiple veterans in your family, please complete the form for each veteran. The all submissions need to be in by November 1st. If you submitted a picture last year you don’t need to resubmit one.

http://oes.pasco.k12.fl.us/mform/view.php?id=38257

The Great American Teach-In provides an opportunity for parents and members of the community to come in and speak with students about their occupations, hobbies, or areas of interest. Although the focus of the Great American Teach-in is to give students information on a variety of careers, we also encourage volunteers to speak about hobbies, areas of interest, organize an activity, read a story or teach a class. Speakers can choose the school they would like to visit and the amount of time they wish to speak for, from one hour to an entire school day. We are looking for representation for our Great American Teach In. If you have an interesting or unique career and would like to participate in our Great American Teach In this year, please let me know!

Spirit Sticks are on sale every Friday for $1 each. We are only accepting cash payment.

The National PTA’s Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.

Each year, over 300,000 students in Pre-K through Grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student selected theme. This 50+ year-old program helps them explore their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence, and find a love for learning that will help them become more successful in school and in life.

The theme for the 2023-2024 program year is “I Am Hopeful Because…” Students should submit their completed works of art in one or all of the available arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.

Please see the attachment below for additional information.

Our lost and found is located in our cafeteria. If your child is missing and item, please have them check the lost and found. All items will be donated after each quarter

10/10 - 10/12: Conference Nights

10/11: DQ Night **RESCHEDULED**

10/13: End of the First Quarter

10/16: Planning Day (No School)

10/18: DQ Night

10/20: Book Fair Ends

10/23: Red Ribbon Week Starts

10/24: Report Cards

10/25: Chick Fil A Night

10/27: Costume Parade

10/31: Buddy-a-Thon Stuffing

11/1: ERD

Email: oes_administration@pasco.k12.fl.us
Website: https://oes.pasco.k12.fl.us/
Location: 17725 Lake Patience Road, Land O' Lakes, FL, USA
Phone: 813-346-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OaksteadElementarySchool/

Pasco County Schools Calendar

Pasco County Student Code of Conduct

Oakstead Parent Information Letter

Oakstead Meal Calendar

Oakstead Celebration Purchase

Please consider how many snacks you are buying, as the class

only has about 25 minutes to eat lunch.

Student Quick Pay

Den Shirts, School Fees, Field Trips, ID Badges, Car Tags