Middle School Update

Next week we have the ALRT! presentations. Make sure to read through the information and fill out the form if you would like to opt-out your student. (see info below)

Extracurricular absences: Next week starts the busy spring sports season. Be aware, when students miss school for school sporting events, they need to check with teachers, get work, and turn it in on its due date or the day after (if the due date is the date of the event). No extra time is given for sports absences per our Student Handbook: "If a student is to be absent for an extracurricular activity, it is his/her responsibility to collect any available assignment that will be missed prior to absence and have all work handed in no later than one day after the school activity unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher. The known absence gives the student an opportunity to work ahead or during down time at an event."

Behaviors: As spring break approaches, we sometimes notice an increase in unwanted behaviors among middle school students. To address this, our teachers have been instructed to document any concerning behaviors in Teacherease as behavior logs. They may also reach out to you via email or phone to ensure you’re informed about your child’s actions.

It’s important that students understand these behavior logs and communications are taken seriously both at school and at home. Your support in reinforcing this message is invaluable, and we greatly appreciate your partnership in helping maintain a positive and respectful learning environment. Thank you for your continued collaboration!

YONDR Reminder: At Oakdale, our policy regarding YONDR pouches is designed to maintain a focused and distraction-free learning environment. If a student brings a phone, smartwatch, or other device to school, it must remain secured in a YONDR pouch for the entire school day.

We rely on an honor system to ensure compliance; however, violations of this trust may result in disciplinary action. If a student or parent prefers not to use the YONDR pouches, the device should be left at home during school hours.

Thanks,

Jill Willhoite

Good Afternoon,

Its time to do some spring cleaning in hopes spring will arrive. Come check out lost and found. All items will be donated March 14. It got us to thinking about labeling items - we always look to see if there is a name and return it. We found these handy fabric labels (linked below).

Dear Rocket Families,

On March 10-14, we will be hosting ALRT! presentations for students in grades 3 through 8. These presentations will take place during classroom time and will be conducted by Ronni Roney, the Education Director at The Abbot House in Norman.

Attached, you will find PDFs of the presentations:

• Parent Presentation: This is the same presentation shared with parents on Thursday, February 13th.
• Middle School Presentation (ALRT! MS): Tailored for 6th-8th graders.

If you prefer your child to opt-out of the classroom presentation, please complete and return the opt-out form.

March 10th:

6th grade - 1st hour (Lowe)

6th grade - 2nd hour (Lowe)

6th grade - 3rd hour (Sullivan)

6th grade - 6th hour (Sullivan)

7th grade - 7th hour (Moore)

March 11th:

7th grade - 1st hour (Moore)

8th grade - 2nd hour (Sullivan)

7th grade- 6th hour (Moore)

8th grade - 8th grade (Sullivan)

March 12th:

8th grade - 1st hour (Sullivan)

8th grade - 4th hour (Sullivan)

March 13th:

7th grade - 8th hour (Moore)

Thank you for your attention to this important program. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Thanks,
Jill Willhoite

Here is the SignUpGenius link for March gym reservations:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084EAEAA2F4-55164174-march

Thank you!

The OSF Kids Online Auction is HERE! Your child will bring home all the details today, so don’t miss out!

Auction Dates:

• Starts March 5th at 8 AM
• Ends March 12th at 8 PM

There are SO many exciting experiences up for grabs:

• Principal for a Day
• Special Braum’s meal with Mrs. Hare
• Museum visit with Nurse Peggy
• Front-row seats for musicals
• All Sports Tickets (yes, the coveted ones!)
• VIP Parking Passes
• …AND MORE!

Every bid is just $10, so let your kids bid ‘til they drop! Don’t let FOMO get you—check out all the amazing items today!

PTC is so excited for Teacher Appreciation Week March 31st - April 4th. Our theme is “Chasing the Endless Summer” and we can’t wait! There are two different SignUp Geniuses to join the fun! We will also be celebrating our teachers with the optional opportunity to shower them with love and gratitude.

Monday, March 31st: Bring a single stem flower to help build a bouquet. PTC will provide the vases.

Wednesday, April 2nd: Wear your favorite sunset shirt or sunset colors to thank our teachers for being such a light in our lives.

Friday, April 4th: Create a handmade card or picture expressing your love for our teachers and school.

Coach Gina McCarty gmccarty@oakdale.org 405-308-1931

Coach Tiffany Cone tcone@oakdale.org

Coach Amy Andrews aandrews@oakdale.org

2025 Oakdale TRACK – Expectations/Participation Contract

2025 Track Schedule

Track Practice begins, Feb. 25, Tues. 3:30p - 5p

Scheduled track meets:

Choctaw Middle School Meet- Choctaw High School Tues. March 11th (After school)

Chisholm Trail Invitational /Yukon High School/Miller HS Track -Fri. March 28th-All Day

GMAC track Meet/Millwood, Fri., April 4 (All Day)

Memorial Middle School Meet/Memorial High School- Tues. April 8 (After School)

*Regional ORES Track Meet Thurs. April 17th All Day, NorthRock Creek, OK

*State ORES Track Meet-Friday, April, 25th .-All Day, NorthRock Creek

MARCH:

11-13: ALRT! Presentations (see info above)

11:

• Carl Albert Varsity Tennis tournament
• Track Meet (Choctaw) @ 3:30pm
• School Board Meeting @ 6pm in Fine Arts

14:

• Rocket Read Around A.M. (8th grade and K-2nd grades)
• Dodgeball Tournament P.M. (8th grade parents are invited!)

SPRING BREAK: March 15-24 (students return on Tuesday, March 25)

30: Oakdale Art Showcase 2-4pm in Fine Arts

Remember to bring:
All students are required to have their own golf clubs, proper golf attire; including collared shirts and appropriate shorts (no gym shorts). A hat or visor and personal water bottle are recommended, along with the use of sunscreen.

Reminder: All medication at school needs to be kept in the office with a completed Authorization for the Administration of Medication Form (AAMF). The exceptions for medications: asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes, and pancreatic enzymes may be carried by the student with a completed Authorization for the Administration of Medication Form filed in the nurse's office.

From the Oakdale Student Handbook:

An Authorization for the Administration of Medication Form (AAMF) must be completed and returned to the school before medication can be administered by school personnel. The only medications students are allowed to carry and self-administer during school or school activities are asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and replacement pancreatic enzymes, and a completed AAMF form is required.

If your student has a health condition that may affect their school day, please complete this form:

https://forms.gle/onZh2u6QH575BE9AA

For school enrollment, a parent or guardian shall provide one of the following:

1. Current, up-to-date immunization records; or

2. A completed and signed exemption form.

https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/personal-health/immunizations.html

We are excited to announce that the Middle School Library is partnering with other Edmond middle schools to bring author Dusti Bowling to our school on April 14th. Thanks to a generous grant from OSF, she will be here the entire day and will speak to 6th-8th grade students. In preparation for her visit, the library is hosting two different book clubs: Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus for 6th-7th graders and The Canyon's Edge for 7th-8th graders.

Students who wish to participate in these book clubs need to purchase the book for their grade level from me for $7.50. The book clubs will meet once a week during recess in the weeks leading up to April 14th. Students in these book clubs will have the opportunity to have lunch with Mrs. Bowling the day of the author visit, and she will sign their book club books as well. (See the attached flyer for more information.)

Did you know TeacherEase has an app?

Android TeacherEase App Link

Apple TeacherEase App Link

Texting OPT-IN:

Parents can opt in and out of Text Messages in their parent portal by doing the following:

1. Go to Parent Main > Miscellaneous > Communication Preferences
2. Choose On or Off for SMS Text Messaging
3. Save

OR, you can text "Start" to (877) 647-6041.

What is PTC? Oakdale's PTC (Parent Teacher Club) is made up of a team of parent volunteers who want to see Oakdale be the best school it can be. If you are a parent looking for an opportunity to get involved, please consider joining PTC this year! We help plan and coordinate activities that benefit the teachers, staff, students, and families of Oakdale. Follow us on Instagram to get information on upcoming school events.

Pals is an excellent way to get involved in Oakdale! Pals volunteers help teachers make copies and general workroom needs. Please sign up using the links.If you would like more information please contact Allie at allieagarrison@gmail.com or (580) 504-2219.

Pre K https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53679548-prekpals

Kindergarten https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53678803-kindergarten

1st Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53676670-1stgrade

2nd Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53677390-2ndgrade

3rd Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53678051-3rdgrade

4th and 5th Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53679184-4thand

6th, 7th, and 8th Grade https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094CAAA929AAFD0-53679819-6th8th

Exciting News! We've moved to a PUBLIC Facebook page! To all our wonderful supporters, please search for "Oakdale School Foundation" on Facebook and join our new public page to stay updated on all the latest news regarding funding grants in our schools. Don’t worry; our Instagram will stay the same! Thank you for your continued support!

• March 14 - Rocket Read Around (K-2nd grade & 8th grade) - A.M.

• March 14 - dodgeball - P.M.

• May 8 - 8th grade breakfast, grad practice, & 8th-grade graduation (students are excused after grad practice)

• May 9 - 8th grade day

Here are is the link and access code to all of the photos!

https://grandlifephotography.gotphoto.com/login

Code: 8OAKDALE

Rocket Run 2024 – Event Photos Now Available!

We had an incredible time at the Rocket Run, and now you can relive those memories! All event photos are ready for FREE digital download!

Click the link below, enter the access code, and download your favorite photos for free. When you select "Buy Photo," you’ll see the FREE direct download option right next to it.

Access Code: rocketrun24

Tag us in your photos with #RocketRun2024 so we can see all the smiles, colors, and fun from this amazing day!

Photo Link:
https://grandlifephotography.gotphoto.com/login

The Oakdale Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, or gender.

Email: jwillhoite@oakdale.org
Website: www.oakdale.org
Location: 10901 North Sooner Road, Edmond, OK, USA
Phone: 405-771-3373