Oster Newsletter
November 1, 2023
Conferences are scheduled in time blocks set by the teachers. We ask your cooperation in being prompt to your conference time and date so there will be maximum time to talk about your child.
Please consider the items below before the conference to help with your conversation with the teacher:
· What are your child's strengths and needs?
· Does your child enjoy reading and/or writing?
· Does your child have an interest in math and/or science?
· How does your child show interest in art, drama and music?
· What physical activities does your child enjoy?
· How do you support school learning at home? How often do you read with your child?
· Is there educational, family, and/or medical history that may affect your child's educational growth that should be shared with the teacher? (This information will be kept confidential.)
Research shows that parent involvement in a child's education is a critical factor in determining the degree to which a child will be successful in school. Please make attending the parent/teacher conference one of the ways you will be involved in your child's education.
FALL BACK: Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend
Yearbook Cover Art Contest
All entries are due by Friday, November 17th, 2023
All K-5 students are invited to enter their original artwork into our 2023-2024 yearbook cover art contest!
It’s time to celebrate with your entry for this year’s Cover Art Contest. The theme this year is OSTER EVENTS. The HSC plans events to connect people in our community so draw up your favorite Oster event (Foam Party, Movie Night, Harvest Festival, Book Fair, Walk-a-Thon, theater or any other events from this year or past years) in any creative way you want.
There will be two winning designs this year. 1 from the primary grades (K-2nd) and 1 from the upper grades (3rd-5th). The primary grade winner’s artwork will be featured on the back cover and the upper grade winner’s on the front cover.
Requirements for Submission:
Create original artwork on WHITE paper only. Artwork should be in vertical/portrait orientation on an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper. (Same orientation as this flyer)Artworks need to be hand drawn. Please no digital art or clipart.
Must include the school name: Oster Elementary, and school year: 2023-2024
Please submit your original artwork to your teacher by Friday, November 17, 2023.
Please include full name, grade, and teacher in light pencil on the back of your artwork.
(We cannot return artwork that is not labeled.)
Tips for a Winning Entry:
Make sure all of your text shows up clearly. Use large text for the TITLE.Use the entire sheet of paper – the bigger your design is, the better, but please keep any text at least a half inch from the paper’s edge.
Spelling counts! Especially when it comes to OSTER ELEMENTARY.
Use bright and bold colors to fill the page, including the background.
Use a mix of art supplies, like crayons, watercolors, markers, colored pencils, etc.
Questions? Email Sophie Wu at sophiewu4499@gmail.com
Bharatnatyam and Odissi Performance
We are excited to have Manasi and Raghu Nandan joining us from Bangalore, India on Nov. 1st to share classical dance and culture through a performance and interactive session.
Talent Show!!
Calling all super stars!! Oster is bringing back their Talent Show! We are still in the planning stages and want to gauge the interest of our Oster community. If this is something you think your student would be interested in participating in please send an email to talentshow@osterhsc.org. Also be sure to let us know if you would be interested in volunteering to help make this fun event happen! Tentatively set to take place next May.
Oster's Chefs Night Out
All day Thursday November 2 Curry Pizza House (Union Ave location) will donate 25% of sales to Oster Home & School Club to support our 5th graders Science Camp. Mention code OS25, also valid for online orders here!
Doughnuts for a Great Cause: 10/23 - 12/1
Oster Home and School Club is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Beginning October 23 until December 1, 2023, over 60% of your order will be donated back to Oster Home and School Club to help fund our upcoming 5th grade science camp when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family
Visit:https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/15638
Choose the quantity & order delicious dozens.
Come to HSC’s October meeting tonight, Wednesday (11/1)!
Join us for the Home & School Club Board Meeting Wednesday, November 1st at 6:30 in the staff room. Childcare is available, we look forward to seeing you all!
Frozen Friday
A favorite Oster Tradition, Frozen Friday, happens each week! Stop by after school on Fridays outside the cafeteria to purchase a frozen treat and hang with friends! All treats are $1 or $2. Small bills are appreciated or we can take ApplePay! OR, purchase a Frozen Friday Card here!
Sign up to Volunteer! This is a great opportunity to get involved with HSC & Oster’s connected community and only takes an hour or so on Friday afternoon!
Stay up to date on all the latest Home & School Club News!
Register your Membership Toolkit by visiting www.osterhsc.org!
Get Involved! Check out the variety of volunteering options at: www.osterhsc.org/sign_ups.
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Wednesday, November 1: HSC Meeting @ 6:30
Friday, November 3rd: Picture Make-Up Day
November 7-17: Minimum Day Schedule for Conferences: School is out at 1:15
Join the Union School District Team!
Get a full or part time position (Teaching, Instructional Assistant, Office, Food Service, and Extended Care positions). Apply today on EdJoin.
Become a noon duty aide. Contact the front office for more information.
Oster Elementary School
Principal: Lisa Taormina
Email: taorminal@unionsd.org
Website: https://oster.unionsd.org
Location: 1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: 408-266-8121