In "Otter" News - Week #37
For the Week of 5/30 - 6/3
Staff Retirement News
Welcome to New Otter Staff
Hannah Pratz will be our nurse beginning in the 2022-2023 school year. She comes to us from Evergreen Elementary School! I was lucky enough to work with Nurse Pratz at Evergreen for several years and know you will all just love her positive and loving demeanor!
Message from Nurse Pratz:
Hello OES otter family,
I am Hannah Pratz, and I am so excited to join your family! I have been a school nurse for 23 years and have loved every minute! I have been married for 35 years and have 2 boys 26 and 21. I have lived in Southern Maryland for over 30 years and am proud of it. 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!
Mrs. Milcetich Recognized by MAEA
CONGRATULATIONS! Mrs. Milcetich has been recognized by MAEA and our district as the Elementary Career Teacher of the Year for St. Mary's County Public Schools County. This award recognizes the exemplary contributions, service, and achievements of outstanding art educators at the district level. MAEA recognizes excellence and professional accomplishment annually at a special recognition ceremony.
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Office hours are 8:45 am - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday
P.A.W.S. Matrix
Top Level Info - Need-To-See for the Week Ahead
Student Schedule for Next Week (5/30 - 6/3)
A Week
Monday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- All Schools and Offices Closed - Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday : 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- Make-up MCAP testing for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- Virtual PTA Meeting @6:00 pm (see below for more details)
- Leonardtown High School Commencement (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
- Great Mills High School Commencement (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Friday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- OES Field Day (9:30 am - 11:30 am)
- School Store Open
- Chopticon High School Commencement (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
I want Oakville to be one of the best schools around.
I want my child to have a great school year – to have fun!
I want to help decide how PTA fundraising money is spent.
I want all the students at OES to be successful.
If the above statements are true, then “help us help the school”. Parent involvement is critical for a successful school, so volunteer as a PTA officer for 2022-2023.
Dedicated teachers, staff and PARENTS help make Oakville Elementary a great school! Join us – It’s rewarding, it’s important and fun!
Nominate yourself or someone else. All positions can be shared. If you have any questions please contact us at Oakville.pta@gmail.comCome out to the last PTA meeting of the year!
We will discuss pros and cons of this year, how to do things better next year and elections!
Hope to see you all there .. use the following zoom link to log on:
Stefanie Howard - Wines is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: OES PTA Meeting
Time: Jun 1, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://pgcps-org.zoom.us/j/81603000473?pwd=d0M4NjdFL1ZjUTRsbnNRVktFMXJkZz09
Meeting ID: 816 0300 0473
Passcode: 363942
Friday, June 3rd - Field Day
Students should bring a water bottle and a towel. Sunscreen should be applied at home prior to students coming to school.
The rain date for the event is Wednesday, June 8th.
Lunch Menu May 2022
Changes to Take Home Meal Program - May 2022
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Next Level Info - Upcoming Events
Monday, June 6th - RITA'S
School is ALMOST Out for SUMMER!
Come celebrate with OES PTA on June 6th at the Charlotte Hall Ritas from 6 to 8. Mention OES or show them this flyer.
Share with your family and friends as this will be one of our last Spirit Nights of the school year.
Hope to see you all there!
Thursday, June 9th - 2nd Grade Musical
Click below for the SMCPS Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Update from the Front Office
Kindergarten Registration Information
PreK Registration Information
Employment Opportunities within SMCPS
SMCPS has multiple positions available to support our students and staff, including full-time and part-time positions in various areas. Employment opportunities can be found on the SMCPS website: https://www.smcps.org/hr/employment-opportunities
The Abacus Corporation provides part-time/temporary positions to support SMCPS as well. Various positions are also available through the Abacus Corporation and can be found on their website: https://www.abacuscorporation.com/find-jobs
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Update from the PTA
Small Actions Add Up to Big Benefits for Our School Community
Please consider using the following methods to help the PTA support our school community. These little actions could add up to big benefits!
Link Your Harris Teeter VIP Card to the OES PTA
Use the OES PTA AmazonSmile Account When Shopping on Amazon
Turn in Your Coca-Cola Product Bottle Caps
Check Out the New Way to Redeem Your Boxtops for OES
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Update from the Nurse
Nurse Frangenberg
FAQ:
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 100.4 or higher
- Chills or shaking chills
- Muscle aches
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
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About Us
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