ORES Newsletter
May 3, 2024
Dear Oak Ridge R6 Families,
The end of the year is coming fast! We only have 10 days of school left. We have a lot of events scheduled between now and then. Review the upcoming events section of the newsletter for updated information about school events.
The book fair will be back on May 10th.
Teacher appreciation week will be May 6th-10th.
We are trying to determine Early Childhood numbers for next year. Please use the link below to let us know if you plan to send your child to Early Childhood next year.
REMINDERS
MORNING DROP OFF PROCEDURES
Please remember that ALL early childhood through 5th grade students are to be dropped of at the early childhood entrance between the hours of 7:00am and 7:30. Please do not drop off students at the cafeteria HS entrance before 7:30 as there isn't adequate supervision for them there until 7:30am.
CLASSROOM NEWSLETTERS
Classroom newsletters are included below so parents have access to classroom information.
ATTENDANCE EXPLANATION
By law, K-12 students must physically be at school in order for the school to count them as in attendance. So, when students are absent with a doctor's note/excuse, the district still must count the time they were out of the district as an absence. We do document that it is verified with a doctor's note or a parent contact so we know why they were absent versus being truant where they are missing school with no known reason. We still must count those hours absent however to be in compliance with the law. There is one exception to this; field trips. Students are counted present when they are on a district approved field trip even though they may not be on campus.
Perfect attendance is determined by a student actually, physically being present at school 100% of the time school is in session. Field trips do not count against perfect attendance. If students miss school for a doctor visit, even if it is "excused" by the doctor, we still have to count the student absent during that time and this absence will count against perfect attendance.
OFFICE COMMUNICATION
If your student is sick, on vacation, has a homework request, has an appt, is being picked up early or coming in late, needs a dismissal change, etc. Please contact the elementary office at 573-266-3232, option 1. Teachers do not always have time to check messages throughout the day. If you have questions about assignments/homework you may message the classroom teacher but they may not get back to you until the next day depending on when you reach out.
NURSE
Parents that need to visit the nurse or office need to drive around the front and sign in at the front office. Drop off medications for students in the original container. Do not send medication to school with students.
DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED HELP?
If you need help with resources or your family, please let me know. We have access to many resources to help families in need. Students learn best when their essential needs are being met. As always, contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help!
Enjoy a restful weekend with family and friends!
Sincerely,
Dr. Sonia Wood
Elementary Principal
573-266-3232
