Oakland Orbit - Family Edition
5.12.23
Dear Oakland Families,
We wanted to thank all that made our staff feel extra special in this week's staff appreciation week. Thank you so much for your kindness and helping us to feel extra appreciated. A very special shoutout to our Boosters and volunteers that made the week so wonderful. Thank you!
In this coming weekend, in whatever role that best fits you, we hope you enjoy it.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Adams - Principal
Lindsay Burns - Assistant Principal
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Calling All Incoming Kindergarteners!!
Do you have a child that will be in Kindergarten with us next year? Please be sure to register now so that they can join us for our welcome event. Please see the details and information below!
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Library Books
The end of the year is fast approaching and the Oakland library is looking to get all it's books returned. Students will be receiving notices regarding any late books, so please help them to search for and get these books back.
The last day for students to check out books will be Friday, May 12th. All books need to be returned to the library by Friday, May 19th. Thank you for your help!
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Boosters
Thank you to everyone that volunteered and donated to Staff Appreciation Week!
With the help of our AMAZING Staff Appreciation Week Committee volunteers, Alyssa Gaider & Rachel Kahanec, and our family and community donors, we were able to treat our OUT OF THIS WORLD Oakland staff with ice cream, pizza, a candy bar, personalized reusable water bottles and breakfast this week! We were also able to share the love with the Mary Kay McNeil Early Learning Center and the D34 Transportation staffs.
** ONLY ONE MORE WEEK UNTIL THE BIG END-OF-YEAR CELEBRATION! **
The event is on Friday, May 19th from 5:00-7:00pm!
We will have food trucks, a photo booth, face/arm painting, Knockout games at the basketball hoops, Mrs. Adams in the dunk tank, an interactive show by Animal Quest, family, friends, fun AND MORE!!
ยท Parking in the front; party in the back!
ยท Cash and credit cards will be accepted at all food/beverage stations with CASH PREFERRED.
ยท Proceeds from the beverage tent will benefit the Oakland Student Council.
ยท The Animal Quest show will begin at 6:00pm.
ยท Last call for food, beverages and activities will be at 6:30pm.
ยท Indoor bathrooms will be available (through the Activity entrance), and children must be accompanied by an adult. There will not be access to the rest of the building.
ยท Feel free to bring your own chair/blankets to set up.
We hope to see you there!
-- LAST 22-23 BOOSTER MEETING ON MAY 22ND AT 6:30PMโ
The last Booster Meeting of the 22-23 school year is on May 22nd at 6:30pm at the Lake Villa District Library in the AS Conference Room. Join us for an overview of the school yearโs events and financials, discuss & share ideas and opportunities for the 23-24 school year, AND meet the incoming Booster Board!!
Please join us in celebrating a successful year of supporting Oakland Elementary!
-- READ-ATHON CHICAGO DOGS GAME โ
Oakland night at Impact Field for a Chicago Dogs baseball game is Friday, June 2nd at 6:30pm!
Flyers on how to get your tickets were sent home with participating and eligible Read-athon students for ONE COMPLIMENTARY ticket with the purchase of a regularly priced ticket! Tickets include a Chicago Dogs hat for each person.
Donโt forget to complete your order form. The deadline to order tickets is 5/19.
If you have misplaced your form, please reach out to the Boosters via Facebook messenger or at oaklandeagleboosters@gmail.com, and we will send one to you.
If you cannot attend on June 2nd, thatโs ok. You can choose a different night!
-- HEREโS WHATโS COMING UP! โ
May 19 Oaklandโs End-of-Year Celebration 5:00-7:00pm
May 22 Booster Meeting (Public) 6:30-7:30pm
May 26 Tentative Last Day of School
Jun 2 Oakland night at Impact Field for Chicago Dogs baseball game
Looking for full calendar to export? Find one on the schoolโs website and on the Boosterโs website
Busy Schedule? Canโt make the events? Donโt want to sell items?
DONATE HERE INSTEAD!
Celebrating Mrs. Pohlman
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Hey, 5th Grade!
Warrior Families to Be!!
Registration is OPEN for the 2023 6th Grade Warrior Academy!!
Please click on this link: https://forms.gle/4YgocZYRmHfC22fF9
We are so excited for Warrior Academy and meeting all of the new incoming 6th graders!
-also-
See below for a chance for your 5th grader to mingle at AUGS.
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From Food Services
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Field Day Reminders
Please be sure to send your child with a water bottle that day. Please also make sure to apply sun screen to them before they leave the house in the morning. It is also advised that they have a hat available to put on if needed. Please make sure to have them dress accordingly for the weather.
In the event of poor weather and a lot of rain, we will hold Field Day the following day. We will send a notice to all families if that is to occur.
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Kindergarten and 2nd Grade Families - Deadline Soon!
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Upcoming Spirit Days
A-Z Countdown
R - Grade Levels wear their specific colors
- K - purple
- 1 - blue
- 2 - green
- 3 - yellow
- 4 - orange
- 5 - red
V - you can dress like vacation or wear your grade level colors again
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Save the Date!
All performances are at Oakland UNLESS otherwise listed
May 18th: Intermediate and 4/5 Orchestra (@ AUGS) 6:30 pm
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May Lunch Menu
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Upcoming Dates
5/15 - Final Battle of the Books
5/18 - Intermediate and 4/5 Orchestra Concert
5/19 - 5th Grade History Fair
5/22 - Field Day
5/26 - Last Day of School
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District Level Updates
D34 Podcast
Check out the newest episode of D34's Super Chat podcast, Kickoff to Kindergarten! D34 Kindergarten teachers share tips to help parents prepare their incoming kindergarteners for school and spotlight all of the upcoming activities we have scheduled for our newest learners!
Link:
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Teaching and Learning
Family Spring NWEA Reports Going Home
Families can expect to receive Spring NWEA reports via email on Friday, May 19th.
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Technology Department
Apple ID Password
The Technology Department has seen an increase in studentsโ and staff iPads requiring the Apple ID password to be entered due to updates occurring. Please donโt allow students to click cancel or instruct students to click cancel. This password can affect future updates as well as other features on the iPads. All studentsโ Apple ID passwords can be found on PowerSchool under other school information on the PowerSchool parent portal.
iPads
โโAs the end of the year approaches us, please encourage or help your students with deleting any pictures, videos or other files that are not needed anymore. Please remember that the iPads are not for personal use and shouldnโt be used to take personal photos. All iPads will be collected at the end of this school year. Each returning student will receive the same iPad back in the fall. The power brick and lightning cord will be returned with the iPad. Any missing cords, bricks or damages will be assessed a fee at this time. If any student is attending summer school, they will turn in their iPad as well. On the first day of summer school, they will receive their device back.๐ธ๐ธ๐ธ๐ธ๐ธ
Business Office
Information for Families
2023-2024 Registration is Now Open - All registration can be done online
New Kindergarten Registration (currently not in a D34 school)
Children that turn 5 on or before September 1, 2023 can register.
Click on Next School Year - New Student Registration 2023-2024.
Returning Student Registration (any student currently in a D34 school)
An email was sent to the email address currently listed in PowerSchool.
Follow the instructions in the email.
Note: If your child is moving from one school in the district to another, they are not a New Student. That child would register as a returning student.
For example:
5th grade student at Hillcrest Elementary going to 6th grade at Antioch Upper Grade School; or
PreK student at Mary Kay McNeill Early Learning Center going to Kindergarten at W.C. Petty Elementary
Payments can be made online, take advantage of early bird rates and raffle.
If your 2023-2024 school fees are paid in full or you have a payment plan in place before the first day of school, you will pay Early Bird Fees as shown here. All payments after the start of the school year will be as shown in the column titled Fees on or after August 11, 2023. This applies to ALL District families, including outplaced students.
District Raffle
All families have the opportunity to be entered in a district raffle once they complete the registration process and pay 2023-2024 school fees or enter into a payment plan as follows:
Completed by April 28, 2023 - One family will get a 50% refund of their student's material fee in September.
Completed by May 31, 2023 - One family will get a 25% refund of their student's material fee in September.
Eligibility for the drawing will be based on completed registration and either submission of payment or enrollment in a payment plan. If you have multiple students, you will be entered in the raffle for each child you have completed registration and paid fees for. Only the student whose name is drawn will qualify for a refund.