Otter Families!

Another great week is in the books! We are gearing up to be in full Boosterthon Fun Run mode! We officially kick off our fundraiser on Thursday, September 7th!

Enjoy the long weekend! See you on Tuesday, September 5th.

Otterly Yours,

Mrs. Anderson

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

LAST SCHOOL YEAR, WE RAISED OVER $15,000 FOR OUR SCHOOL AND EARNED OUR COMMUNITY ROOM! I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE HOW WELL WE CAN DO THIS YEAR!

OUR BIG TICKET ITEM THIS YEAR WILL BE THE CUSTOM-MADE ART DISPLAY CASES THAT WILL GO ON EiTHER SIDE OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE BULLETIN BOARD!

Oakville Elementary families!

We’re only ONE week away from our Oakville Elementary Fun Run and our students and staff are so excited! We’re looking forward to having fun and building community together.

⭐️ Log into MYBOOSTER.COM today to get started! ⭐️

Register & share today to help our school reach our goal of $15,000 for students & staff.

Thank you for supporting our school - we are grateful for our amazing school community!

As we plan our return to school for the 2023-2024 school year 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.

All parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete an Acceptable Use Policy each school year. Click HERE to complete the Google form. School staff will be in touch with all families to complete the form throughout the month of August and September.

Please find below information regarding student meals for the 2023-2043 school year.

A link to the Food and Nutrition Services website is below. It has information regarding school meals, including a link to school meal menus.

A WEEK

Monday, 9/4

• All Schools and Offices closed for Labor Day Holiday
• Register for the Fun Run and start collecting donations!

Tuesday, 9/5

• 4th and 5th Grade STEM For All Experience
• Register for the Fun Run and start collecting donations!

Wednesday, 9/6

• Bus Evacuation Drill @9:00 am
• Register for the Fun Run and start collecting donations!

Thursday, 9/7

• Boosterton Kick-Off Event in School!
• Register for the Fun Run and start collecting donations!

Friday, 9/8

• Register for the Fun Run and start collecting donations!

Click below for the SMCPS Calendar for the 2023-2024 school year.

Hello OES Otter Family,

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 24 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!

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

What are COVID-19 like illness symptoms?

• New-onset of cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
• New loss of taste or smell,
• Fever of 100.0 or higher
• Chills or shaking chills
• Muscle aches
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Congestion or runny nose

We are looking forward to a great school year!

President: Beth Johnson Hill

Vice President: Stefanie Wines

Treasurer: Kim Burroughs

Secretary: Megan Russell

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: lpdietz@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
Twitter: @OES_smcps

Fall School Yearbook Pictures

Tentatively scheduled for September 26th

Retakes are tentatively scheduled for November 8th

More information will be provided as the dates draw closer.