Lunch in the Garden and Weekly News
December 5, 2022
We still have two and a half weeks of strong learning happening! Teachers are pushing students academically. Every day counts! Please assist with ensuring students are present and on time, each and every day. We believe that every minute counts!
~Mrs. McDonough, Mrs. Wehrly and Mrs. Mayo
12 Days of Holiday Spirit
12 Days of Holiday Spirit
Winter Break is fast approaching. We are hoping that Oak Park Elementary students will join us in participating in “12 Days of Holiday Spirit!” Below is a list of the themes for the 12 days before Winter Break begins. Please know that this is strictly voluntary. We are looking forward to seeing all the Holiday cheer!
·Tuesday, December 6th – Spirit of the Season! Wear jeans or jean jacket to start the countdown to the holidays!
· Wednesday, December 7th – Two Turtle Doves! Write a message to a staff member to show your gratitude or give two dove candies to your teacher or preferred staff member.
· Thursday, December 8th – Coffee Day for Staff! Bring your teacher a treat to go with his/her coffee.
· Friday, December 9th – Rudolf Day – wear red and some antlers!
· Monday, December 12th – Ugly holiday sweater shirt day! A prize will be given for the student winner!
· Tuesday, December 13th – Grinch Day! Wear red or white or green!
· Wednesday, December 14th – Deck the Halls! Draw or make a holiday craft to hang in the halls!
· Thursday, December 15th – Tree Topper Day! Wear your favorite holiday headband or holiday hat
· Friday, December 16th – Shine Bright! Light up your wardrobe with lights, glitter, and tinsel
· Monday, December 19th – Flannel Friday! Wear your favorite flannel or plaid shirt
· Tuesday, December 20th – Holiday T-shirt Day! Wear your favorite holiday shirt
· Wednesday, December 21st – Winter Wonderland! Dress in blue, white or snowflakes
Save the Date(s):
- Title I Data Night: Tuesday, December 6th 5:00-7:00 (Childcare for Oak Park students is available.)
- December 7th- 6th Grade Field Trip to Kennedy Space Center
- December 8th- Picture Retakes
- Friday, December 9th- Early Dismissal
- Friday, December 16th- Early Dismissal
- Monday, December 19th- Early Dismissal
- Tuesday, December 20th- Early Dismissal & Winter Concert (Look for Mr. Mastric's Winter Concert flyer going out this week.)
- Wednesday, December 21st- Early Dismissal
- Winter Break: December 22nd to January 4th
Art Needs
Picture Retakes
Retakes are scheduled for December 8th. Families can order at the following link:
Clinic & PBIS Store Donations/Needs
The Clinic is in need of:
Girls/Boys underwear sizes 4 – 6
Girls shorts, pants tops sizes 4 – 6
Girls shorts sizes 7-10
Belts, all sizes
Shoes, smaller sizes
Spray deodorant
PBIS School Store:
- Gently used toys, clothing, and shoes
- small stuffed animals
- press on nails
- costume jewelry
- matchbox cars
- playdough
- games
- phone accessories
- coloring books
- art activities
Lunch in the Garden Schedule
This Week: December 9th- Kindergarten and Second Grade
December 16th: Pre-K, Sixth Grade, Turner, & Majors
January 6th: First Grade and Third Grade
January 13th: Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Jones, Hochman and Carroll
Friday Lunch in the Garden
PTO's Holiday Shop!
- Students will have a chance to preview the shop
- Open December 12th through December 19th
- Family Night: December 6th-Title I Data Night
- Family Night: December 19th-Winter Concert
Cost of items is from 25 cents to 20 dollars.
Next PTO meeting is scheduled for December 20th 5:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.