Osterizer
October 18, 2020
Important Zoom Setting Changes
USD is making a security change to Zoom which will effectively change how your student signs into Zoom. The change will be implemented to enhance the security of those joining class meetings by prohibiting access to outside parties. This will go into effect on 10/16/2020 so please make sure your student is prepared to log-in correctly on 10/20/2020 when they return from the long weekend. Tuesday's zoom will require each student to be logged into their USD Zoom account via SSO before they can join. If you or your student needs help signing in please review the following links:
If you have any questions or need assistance please contact support@unionsd.org
Halloween Happenings
Principal's Pumpkin Challenge
Also, don't forget October 23rd is Spirit Day (dress as your favorite character). I would love to highlight all the students in their costumes by making a virtual parade. Costume character pictures can be shared here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/RwrhsbGbmss65Yoz9
The Oster Halloween Car Parade and Trick-or-Treat are Friday, October 30! Wear your costume (or decorate your car) and join Mrs. Taormina and Oster friends for a socially distant Halloween celebration.
Where: Come in your car and pull through the upper grade lot (on Lencar) for registration, then follow the signs. (Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no foot traffic is allowed.)
Who: As long as you have one Oster student in your car, you can have siblings, friends, and family join the fun. Each child participating must have a ticket.
When: Friday, October 30, 2020
- TK & K - 4:00 PM
- 1st & 2nd - 4:30 PM
- 3rd - 5:30 PM
- 4th & 5th - 6:00 PM
- (If you have students in different grade levels, please choose one of their drive-through time slots for all of your students.)
Now what?: Preregistration is required. You can purchase your tickets now on the Oster HSC website.
For complete event details, ticket sales, and volunteer opportunities see the Oster HSC website.
Space is limited, so register today to ensure your place. Ticket sales end on October 28.
Mark your Calendars!
- October 19th-School Holiday (No School or Learning Centers)
- October 23rd-Spirit Day (Dress as your favorite character)
- October 26th- Cougar Science Quiz
- October 30th-HSC Halloween Car Parade
November 11: Veterans Day
- November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break
- December 21 - January 1: Winter Break
Attendance Reminder
Oster's Distance Learning Support Center
If you are interested in having your student attend the Oster Distance Learning Support Center, please read through our Information Packet linked here and the information below for specifics and requirements. After reading through the terms and agreements you are still interested in having your child(ren) attend, please fill out the google form linked here.
Learning cohorts are currently full but we are accepting students for our waitlist. If we have enough interest we can possibly open a 4th cohort.
Wednesday's Club and Activities
Oster's game club will meet once a week on Wednesdays from 12:30-1:30 pm (registration is required). The purpose is for our students to interact, play, laugh, and engage in structured activities with other students from Oster. It’s a great chance to get outside and socialize with other kids!
The game club will be held on Oct. 21, Oct. 28, and Nov. 4.
Parents will need to check their kids in at 12:30 and pick them up between 1:25-1:30 pm.
If you would like to sign up, complete the Games and Activities Club google form here:
Oster Games and Activities Sign Up Form (please note space is limited so it will be first come first serve)
Check out the October issue of the HSC Newsletter for important October dates, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming activities.
The Holiday's are coming.....please consider using the Oster HSC Smile link when making your Amazon purchases. Every item you buy benefits your school community. Amazon gives back to Oster a percentage of all purchases made through this link:
https://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&tag=httpwwwosterh-20(Saving this link on your browser's toolbar is the easiest way to ensure you're always visiting Amazon through the Oster Smile account.)
Oster Elementary School
Email: taorminal@unionsd.org
Website: https://oster.unionsd.org/
Location: 1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: 408-266-8121
Twitter: @OsterElementary