OES Family Newsletter
February 2023
Look What's Happening at OES!
Mrs. Phipps, Third Grade Class
Mrs. Q's Art Class
Mr. Askew's Music Class
Upcoming Important Dates
Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 - PBIS Celebration During Resource Classes
Feb. 6 - 10, 2023 - School Counselor Appreciation Week
Feb. 13 - 17, 2023 - Kindness Spirit Week (Details Below)
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 - Report Cards Distributed
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023 - Early Release Day; Parent Teacher Conference (Sign up with your child's teacher)
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. - STEM Night
Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 - Presidents' Day - No School
Save the Dates!
Suffolk Public Schools Spirit Weeks for Black History Month
School Counselor Appreciation
Announcements
Snacks Available
Interested in the PTA (Parent Teacher Association)
Door Safety
Attendance Matters
If your child must be absent from school please be sure to notify the front office. You may send in a paper note or email our attendance clerk, Mrs. Moore at robinmoore@spsk12.net.
Car Rider Procedures
- Please have students exit the car nearest the sidewalk (passenger side).
- Parents are asked to remain in their vehicle.
- Please do not pass cars or double park, forcing students to walk in traffic.
- Please follow the direction of the car rider staff.
- Students that arrive after 9:25 a.m. have to be escorted in the building through the front entrance by a parent/guardian.
Student Pick Up - 3:40 - 4:00 p.m.
- Your 2022-23 Tag must be visible until your child is in the car with you.
- Please be prepared to present your photo ID.
- Please refrain from lining up for pick up prior to 3:30 p.m. to avoid traffic backup on Godwin Blvd.
- Please follow the direction of the car rider staff.
- Parents are asked to remain in their vehicle.
Lunch with Students
Transportation
If at anytime parents need to change transportation, please communicate this with your child's teacher in writing.
Communication/Home Access Center
Please make sure that the school keeps updated contact information on file for you. We should have an updated phone number, email address, and mailing address. This information is used to keep you informed of upcoming events and important school topics.
Also, please check Home Access Center (HAC) frequently to ensure that you are updated on your students' academic progress.
Oakland Elementary School
Website: oes.spsk12.net
Location: 5505 Godwin Boulevard, Suffolk, VA, USA
Phone: 757-923-5248
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheOaklandElementary
Twitter: @OES_Braves