Dear Otter Community,

We made it through our first full week! Enjoy some pictures of our Otters! Also, check out our Spirit Days for the year.

Happy three day weekend!

Otterly Yours,

Mrs. Anderson

The office will be open Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Please click on the links below to access public calendars.

Hurry, there’s only one week until our Oakville Otter Fun Run fundraiser begins! ⏰🚨 Visit MyBooster.com—we promise it just takes a minute!— to sign up your student and get ready for an EPIC Oakville Otter Fun Run on 09/13/2024! 🥳🎉

The online application process to apply for free and reduced meals for the 2024-2025 school year is open. Click HERE to access information about the process and the application.

Monday, September 2nd

All SMCPS Schools and Offices Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

Tuesday, September 3rd

9:00 am - 3:45 pm

• PTA Spirit Night - Red Robin

Wednesday, September 4th

9:00 am - 3:45 pm

• First Night for Strings at LHS

Thursday, September 5th

9:00 am - 3:45 pm

• Boosterthon Kickoff Assembly
• First Night for Band at LHS

Friday, September 6th

9:00 am - 3:45 pm

• Boosterthon Fundraiser
• PTA - Popsicles with the Principal

Check out the link below for all the information you need to know about and to register your child for Band, Chorus, or Strings!

Tentatively scheduled for September 16th.

Retakes are tentatively scheduled for November 15th.

More information will be provided as the dates draw closer.

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) students use the Internet and other instructional computer resources in school. It is important that you and your student review this information each year. Within this policy is the Google Workspace for Education Additional Services Agreement. Students in grades PreK - 5th grade do not need to complete an AUP this school year. They will not be accessing additional services within Google Workspace for Education beyond the core features.

Now is a great time to find your laptop and charger. Please run all of the updates and make sure that it is working order. Chargers are to remain at home.

All SMCPS laptops come with the same responsibility of care and upkeep as any other loaned resources. Textbooks, novels, laptops and chargers can incur a debt if lost or damaged. Please refer to the student accountability newsletter that has been added to our weekly school newsletters.

Hello OES Otter Families,

I am Hannah Pratz, and I am so excited to be returning to the OES family this school year! I have been a school nurse for 25 years and have loved every minute! I love what I do and my door is always open! Don't hesitate to pop in the health suite or cut through!

All medications must be accompanied by an order before they can be given at school. We CANNOT give any medication without the medical order. Please contact me beginning on August 14th with any questions.

See you all soon!

FAQ for the start of the year:

When should I keep my child home from school?

• Fever >100.0, vomiting, diarrhea, or pink and crusty eyes
• Symptoms of COVID-19 like illness OR symptoms or an illness that do not resolve after home interventions
• Your child has been directed to quarantine by the local health department

One community committed to the learning and safety of all children.

Community is important to us. We strive to have the words "goal-oriented", "fun", "inclusive", and "thriving" used to describe our community. We believe that children learn and adults work best in an environment where they feel respected and safe. We are focused on four areas in our development of community: 1) Cultivating respectful, supportive relationships among students, teachers, and parents, 2) Emphasizing common purposes and ideals, 3) Providing opportunities for service and cooperation, and 4) Providing opportunities for independence and influence.

Email: lpanderson@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/oes/
Location: 26410 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 373-4365
Facebook: facebook.com/smcps.org