The Pioneer Post
August 24, 2023
Elementary Spirit Night at DFHS tomorrow night-8pm
OPES has received free student tickets to the Elementary spirit night Friday evening at Dutch Fork High School at 8pm (not 7:30 as posted on the graphic). If you are interested in having a free ticket for your student, please contact the front office or your child's teacher as soon as possible so that your child can receive a ticket. These are free student tickets; parents will need an additional ticket for themselves.
23- 24 Curriculum Nights
Our annual Curriculum Nights are Wednesday, September 6th and Thursday, September 7th. This is a great opportunity for parents to learn what their child will be learning each day in our school in addition to finding out how you can partner with us by supporting this learning at home.
Run Hard Fall Season
Run Hard fall registration will open September 1st. Practices will be held at OPES on Tuesdays and Thursday from 2:45 to 4pm. Please use the following link to register: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/Lexington/RunHardMidlands?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
October 2nd-season starts
December 2nd-Race Day (Location-Saluda Shoals)
Homeroom Parents
Volunteering and recruiting volunteers for classroom events and projects,
Recruiting chaperones for field trips and other school activities,
Relaying communication and recruiting volunteers for PTO events and
Assisting and coordinating Teacher Appreciation and other school celebrations.
Please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher if you are interested in serving as a homeroom parent.
YMCA Swim Lessons Kickoff Celebration
If you are a parent of a 3rd-5th grade parent who signed your child up for free swim lessons at the YMCA, please use this link to sign up for a time to attend the kick-off celebration this coming Sunday, August 27th from 1-3 pm.
YMCA Afterschool Program
The YMCA Afterschool program still has some slots open. Please use this direct link and/or our contact the youth development director via email for details or questions:
JackieSerpico@columbiaymca.org
https://columbiaymca.org/northwest-family-ymca-afterschool-ages-4-12
Parent Quick Guide & Handbook
Please view the following documents:
Parent Quick Guide (quick answers to your most pressing questions): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iEYECPK4k9HPUkQoEeDlMXMYvYxDlreux6A1vQtZuWs/edit?usp=sharing
Parent/Student Handbook:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eR_I1Om6sI60qMXmQfyd7isbJ1c-R4WdAIH1QyZBXE8/edit?usp=sharing
OPES School Improvement Council 23-24
The Oak Pointe SIC is a team of parents, school staff and community representatives that gather each month to meet with school administration in support of the students and staff at our best school ever. As we begin the new school year, click the link below to cast your ballot for the parents nominated to serve on SIC this year: https://forms.gle/ig3vLK8dA6jLs8Vw8
Please vote by August 25th. Contact Lollie Haselden, SIC Chair, with any questions at lphaselden@gmail.com.
For more information about OPES SIC, please visit: https://www.lexrich5.org/domain/3779
Breakfast and Lunch Menus for August
Parents, if students want extra items in the cafeteria (ex. ice cream, chips, etc.), money can be placed on their account via https://www.linqconnect.com.
Breakfast Menu for August: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18FtG4oQtRSwQhJ6aHRHzv4z-Krv3m_Iu/view?usp=drive_link
Lunch Menu for August: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sn46YNDUO7XopJU83W7oj29iLmJJlB3Y/view?usp=drive_link
23-24 School District Five Calendar
Early Release Days
Here are the Early Release Days for the 23-24 school year:
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Dismissal is at 11:40 am.
23-24 Nine Weeks Reporting Schedule
Please see the following schedule for interim and report card progress reporting: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bkpZWEgJ6G6ktw96f_UnwvRNQ6OIgz_P/view?usp=drive_link
Do You Want to Be one of our Pioneer Partners (aka Business Partners)?
OPES 23-24 Business Partners
McKee Homes
Ivy Dalton Realty
Spartan Academy Mixed Martial Arts
The Best School Ever
Email: lmccloud@lexrich5.org
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/opes
Location: 1 Riverbottom Road, Irmo, SC, USA
Phone: 8034764100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakPointeElem
Twitter: @OakPointeElem
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