Dear Families,

Welcome to September!

It’s hard to believe we are already through the first month of school. We've had an amazing start so far! From the excitement of new beginnings to the settling into routines, our students are embracing learning, making new friends, and growing together as a community. Walking through classrooms and seeing the energy and enthusiasm from both students and teachers has been amazing.

As we move into September, there’s so much to look forward to. This month is filled with opportunities for growth, connection, and celebration. We have some exciting events on the horizon, such as Parent-Teacher Conferences and our continued focus on building strong character with this month’s trait: respect. We will also continue to reinforce positive behaviors and encourage leadership both in and out of the classroom.

We’re grateful for the support and partnership of our families as we work together to make this school year the best it can be. Please take a few minutes to read through the updates and important information in this newsletter, and as always, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Here’s to a great month ahead!

Warm regards,

Kyle Brady
Principal

Time: Email teacher to schedule for your time slot.

Date: Set your time and date through email with your child's teacher.

Dismissal: We have early dismissal on these days. School will end at 11:30am on the 18th, 19th, and 20th. Please plan accordingly.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner! These meetings are a wonderful opportunity for you to connect with your child’s teacher, learn about their progress, and discuss any questions or concerns. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure your child’s success!

This month, we’re focusing on the character trait of respect. We’ll be emphasizing how important it is to show respect to ourselves, others, and our school community. Throughout September, students will be recognized for demonstrating respectful behavior in and out of the classroom. Encourage your child to share what they’ve learned about respect with you at home.

Students who exhibit traits of respect and show it towards others have the chance to earn dragon tickets for their classes. The classes with the most dragon tickets can win awesome prizes!

• September 18th, 19th, and 20th- Parent Teacher Conferences
• October 4th- Grading Day- No School
• October 7th-11th- Fall Break No School

Join the Oyama PTSA and help support the school. All parents/guardians are welcome. Our next meeting is anticipated for September 24th and will be via zoom. Zoom link will be sent out to those interested in attending. If you are interested, email Marianna Denogean or Michelle Lomeli.

The PTSA puts on a variety of events each year and they need parent support as much as possible. Please consider joining and helping support our school with fundraising, event planning, and helping out our school community.

Volunteers are always welcome at Oyama. All people interested in volunteering during the school day must complete the volunteer application with TUSD. The application is linked below. Please also schedule a time to meet with the principal in order to discuss what support is needed from volunteers and the ways you can help prior to filling out the application.

We have partnered with our local big frog to create Oyama merchandise. There are T-shirts, Polo's, and Hoodies available for purchase in the store as well. Additionally, the PTSA has approved the store as a fundraiser and $5 from each garment goes back to our Oyama PTSA.

Help support Oyama while sporting some awesome school spirit! Orders are delivered to Oyama and will be distributed upon arrival. Click the link below!

Oyama could use your help! Tax credit donations are essential to supporting our students here at Oyama. Please utilize and share the link below to donate tax credit to Oyama. You can donate any amount up to $200 (if filing single) and up to $400 (if filing married, jointly). You can also donate small amounts at a time and do not need to donate all at once.

Some things that Tax Credit helps Oyama with...

Educational Field Trip Support

Extracurricular Activities

OMA

Tutors for various needs

Share with anyone you may know who might be willing to help support our school!

Breakfast: 7:30am-8:00am

Outside Supervision Begins: 7:45am

First Bell: 8:15am

Dismissal Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 2:30pm

Dismissal Wednesdays: 1:30pm

Please do not drop students off prior to 7:30am as there is no available supervision for them until that time.