News and events
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! Summer goes by so quickly, and we hope you were able to enjoy all of your favorite summertime activities. We spent the summer preparing for the school year and are very excited about the year to come.
We value the home and school connection and believe strongly that our partnership is a key part of student success. When you have questions about classroom related things, please reach out to your child's teacher directly. Our dedicated and skilled staff are eager to partner with you to provide the best possible support for your student.
Thank you for your support and cooperation as we all work to transition back into the routines of the school year. We know it can be challenging to adjust to school schedules and routines. We are here to support you and are excited to partner with you to make the 2024-2025 school year the best year yet!
Mrs. Monson - Oxbow Creek Principal
PICTURE DAY IS COMING!
Our Fall Individual Picture Day is scheduled for Friday, September 13, 2024.
Feel free to order before picture day on mylifetouch.com with our Picture Day ID: EVT2VZDRX or have your student bring their picture day order form to school on Friday, September 13th. Picture day order forms were sent home with students this week. Extras can be obtained from the main office or by ordering online.
Picture Retake Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30th.
Hello Volunteers! This year is already off to a great start with lots of volunteers helping us prepare for and start the new school year this week. Thanks to those of you that have already volunteered or have filled out your forms already. If you think you may want to volunteer in any capacity this year, please click on the link below and fill out your volunteer application form as soon as possible. You’ll be directed to the background check form upon completion of the application. Filling out these forms is the best way to find out about ways you can volunteer at school. You have to fill out both forms every year. The sooner you fill it out, the better!
Please fill out the form to join our team of volunteers at Oxbow here:
Click here to check all the ways you can get involved: Current Volunteer Opportunities
Field Trips: If you would like to potentially chaperone on a field trip, you must have your volunteer application forms filled out, preferably a few months in advance. Do this as soon as possible as some grade levels already have some field trips coming up in October!
Oxbow Creek PTO Updates
Our first PTO meeting is Tuesday, September 24th from 6:30pm in the Oxbow cafeteria. All parents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Meet your PTO board members and learn about our biggest fundraiser of the year, Oxbow Creek’s Fun Run. Additionally, come to learn all about our volunteer-led Enrichment group opportunities that make our school special as well as hear from Mrs. Monson. You won’t want to miss it! Childcare is free for school aged children.
Make sure to check out our PTO Facebook page: Oxbow Creek Elementary PTO for upcoming events and school related information.
Photo L to R: Ann Parisian, Gina Newlander
For years, Anoka-Hennepin Schools has published Backpack Online as a subscription based electronic newsletter. As the 2024-25 school year begins, that publication has transitioned from a weekly to a monthly e-newsletter that will be sent to all parents and guardians of Anoka-Hennepin students and subscribers.
The e-newsletter has also been re-branded from Backpack Online to FOCUS on Anoka-Hennepin Schools. The e-newsletter will be sent on the first Wednesday of each month (except for holidays) and provide an outlook on news, events and district publications to your email inbox. It will not be sent via text message.
The newsletter will keep parents/guardians and community members informed of the latest events affecting Anoka-Hennepin Schools, students and communities.
Important details for families
Parents and guardians do not need to subscribe to receive the e-newsletter if they have elected to receive emails from the district and school(s) their children attend. If families unsubscribe from receiving this e-newsletter, they may no longer receive important emails from the district or their child’s school. Learn more about communication and notifications and how to choose your preferred communication methods with AHlert.
Neighbors and community members
Anyone can subscribe or view archived versions of the e-newsletter by visiting ahschools.us/focusenews.
The back to school season is a busy time for families, school staff and our communities. There is often more traffic congestion in this season and it’s more important than ever for drivers to pay attention before- and after-school to keep families, students and staff safe.
Check out these tips from the Anoka-Hennepin transportation department as a back to school reminder:
Crosswalks: Be mindful that we are sharing the road with young walkers and staff helping them across the crosswalks or intersections. Always stop for school patrols and crossing guards.
Know drop-off and pick-up procedures: Schools have procedures in place to keep traffic safe. Make sure you know your school’s plan for the safety of all students and staff.
Use slow speeds: Use caution in school zones and be aware of your surroundings. We can all work together to ensure the safety of drivers, school buses, walkers and bikers.
School bus safety: Familiarize yourself with school bus safety tips on the road. Always stop if yellow or red lights are flashing or if stop arms are extended from a school bus. Allow extra time for students to board and exit the bus and proceed to safe sidewalks to enter school zones or return home.
Share the road: Be patient of other vehicles stopped for pedestrians or using caution in school zones. Do not pass other vehicles or school buses. Be alert, young children may take an unpredictable path as they are learning safety rules.
Thank you for your partnership in school traffic safety.
A broad range of parent/guardian representation is needed at upcoming Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings for the upcoming school year from families with students in all age levels - including early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-aged students - with a full continuum of student disabilities.
What it is: SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is comprised of parents/guardians of students in the district who receive Special Education services.
Why it matters: The intent of SEAC is to advise the school district on parent involvement, current issues, program development and established department priorities. The council serves as a resource and as an advisory council for special education programs in the district.