Updates from Mrs. Froning
August 29, 2020
Dear Oakley Park Families,
Welcome Back! It was SO amazing to see so many families at the Meet & Beep! The hearts of our Oakley Park staff were full of excitement and happiness as we waved at our Owls! Whether you are a My Path student or an Our Path student, we are excited for a great year!
For our students who chose My Path, you should have received an email yesterday with important information to help get your program started! The letter included in the email is linked HERE. Please know that your Walled Lake Mentor Teacher be reaching out to you on Monday. Expectations and online learning information will also be shared with you soon.
The students who chose Our Path will receive a Google Classroom invitation from your classroom teacher soon! If you haven’t already done so, please check Skyward for your classroom teacher assignment. If you do not see a classroom teacher assignment in Skyward, please contact me immediately. kristinfroning@wlcsd.org The expectation is that all students will begin the first day of school on a Zoom call with your teacher and classmates. Your teacher will share that link with you prior to the start of school. Remember, your school day begins at 9am each day. Attendance counts, so please be there on time!
Whether you are a My Path Student or an Our Path Student, you ARE ALL Oakley Park Owls! You will receive my weekly Updates (newsletter), as well as other important information when it needs to be shared.
The Oakley Park staff is dedicated to supporting YOU and your students. Our staff is working VERY hard to make this as smooth of a start as possible. We know there WILL be bumps in the road (such as issues with technology). Let's give one another grace and understanding as we all work together for our Owls! Should you have questions or concerns that arise, please reach out to me and we can work together to find a solution. I can be reached at kristinfroning@wlcsd.org or at 248-956-4100. If need immediate assistance is needed this weekend email or text: 248-535-2290.
Here’s to a GREAT year ahead!
Sincerely,
Kristin Froning
Important Information Regarding Chromebooks
Chromebook DISTRIBUTION is taking place at the Educational Services Center at 850 Ladd Road, Walled Lake, (turn in at the Water Tower off of Maple Road between Pontiac Trail and Ladd Road)
*ALL Parents are welcome to pick up during these times. Especially those who previously ordered Chromebooks. Thank you for your patience.)
Distribution will take place as follows:
- (today) Saturday, Aug. 29 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, August 30 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information Regarding Student Login Credentials
Parents can now access their child’s Google login information via Skyward Family Access. It can be found on the Report Cards tab as the very top report. If you still do not see it, please email Mrs. Froning. kristinfroning@wlcsd.org.
FAEPS classes Week 1 ONLY
Daily classroom routines
Reminder:Virtual Grade Level Curriculum Nights
*links will be sent at a later date:
Wednesday, September 9th
- 6:00- 7:00 Kindergarten
- 7:00 – 8:00 5th Grade
Monday, September 14th
- 6:00 – 7:00 2nd Grade
- 7:00 – 8:00 3rd Grade
Tuesday, September 15th
- 6:00 – 7:00 1st Grade
- 7:00 – 8:00 4th Grade
School Materials & Supply Curbside Pick Up
CURBSIDE PICK UP
*Thursday, September 3rd
*please note we had previously set September 2nd as tentative date.
4:00-7:00 PM
We will use the bus loop, please remain in your vehicle and staff will assist!
As we shared previously, our PTA is providing the essential supplies needed for at home learning (for both Our Path and My Path learners). Here are some additional, suggest items that you might like to have on hand to support your Our Path virtual learner:
Kindergarten:
1 pink bar eraser
25 sheet protectors for poems
1 inch hard binder for poems
1 pkg index cards
1 pkg of multi-colored construction paper
headphones/earbuds
First Grade:
Cookie Sheet (for magnetic letters)
Composition notebook
Blank Paper
Pencil Box to hold PTA supplies
1 pkg. index cards
pencil sharpener
1 pink bar eraser
headphones/earbuds
Second Grade:
pencil box
1 pink bar eraser
1 black/blue medium felt tip flair pen
1 red ballpoint pen
headphones/earbuds
Third Grade:
3 spiral notebooks (red, green, blue or 3 different colors)
pencil box or pouch
headphones/earbuds
Fourth Grade:
1- spiral notebooks
headphones/earbuds
Fifth Grade:
(2) single-subject, wide ruled spiral notebooks
pencil box/pouch
red pen
headphones/earbuds
Attendance
Despite the fact that we are starting the 20-21 school year remotely, attendance must continue to be a priority. It is extremely important for students to log in on time, be present in the remote setting, and remain engaged throughout the entirety of the school day. Please be reminded that our teachers will take AM and PM attendance as well as record tardies. If your child will be absent or late, or will need to end the remote day early due to illness or a scheduled appointment, you must call the attendance phone line and leave us a message to tell us. Every teaching and learning moment is crucial and we appreciate your partnership to ensure good attendance and participation.
We recognize that there will be a learning curve during these first few weeks and we promise to be flexible and understanding as we all become comfortable with the digital platforms of Google and Zoom.
Attendance Line: 248-956-4190
2020-2021 Oakley Park Grade Level Teaching Teams
Kindegarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Opportunity to "Pay It Forward"
Wednesday, September 23rd was previously posted as a 1/2 day. It will be a full day.
Friday, September 25th will be a 1/2 day. This change is reflected on the calendar linked here.
Contact Information
Karen Clark, Principal Secretary
Kim Waling, Building Secretary
Main Office: 248-956-4100
Attendance Line: 248-956-4190
Email: kristinfroning@wlcsd.org
Website: http://wlcsd.org/schools/elementary/oakley-park/
Location: 2015 Oakley Park Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-4100
Twitter: @OakleyPark1