ORES Newsletter
November 3, 2023
Dear Oak Ridge R6 Families,
We had a full week of celebrations with the Halloween parties, 1st quarter celebration, and the cross country state send off!
With the cooler weather that appears to have set in, remember to send students with jackets/coats. We will have lost and found items on display in the elementary lobby if you are looking for missing items. If you need help with winter clothing/coats/shoes for students, please let us know and we will make sure they have what they need.
We will celebrate our Veterans Day Assembly on November 10th. The Oak Ridge Baptist Church will provide a breakfast for Veterans from 7:30am to 8:30am at the church on November 10th before the assembly in the old gym starting at 9:00am. Please invite any Veteran you wish to join us so we can honor them!
REMINDERS:
ATTENDANCE EXPLANATION:
By law, students must physically be at school in order for the school to count them as in attendance. So, when students are absent with a doctor's note/excuse, the district still must count the time they were out of the district as an absence. We do document that it is verified with a doctor's note or a parent contact so we know why they were absent versus being truant where they are missing school with no known reason. We still must count those hours absent however to be in compliance with the law. There is one exception to this; field trips. Students are counted present when they are on a district approved field trip even though they may not be on campus.
Perfect attendance is determined by a student actually, physically being present at school 100% of the time school is in session. Field trips do not count against perfect attendance. If students miss school for a doctor visit, even if it is "excused" by the doctor, we still have to count the student absent during that time and this absence will count against perfect attendance.
If your student is sick, on vacation, has a homework request, has an appt, is being picked up early or coming in late, needs a dismissal change, etc. Please contact the elementary office at 573-266-3232, option 1. Teachers do not always have time to check messages throughout the day. If you have questions about assignments/homework you may message the classroom teacher but they may not get back to you until the next day depending on when you reach out.
YEARBOOKS:
2023-2024 Yearbooks are now on sale. Click the link below to order a yearbook.
NURSE:
Parents that need to visit the nurse or office need to drive around the front and sign in at the front office. Drop off medications for students in the original container. Do not send medication to school with students.
If you need help with resources or your family, please let me know. We have access to many resources to help families in need. Students learn best when their essential needs are being met. As always, contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help!
Enjoy a restful weekend with family and friends!
Sincerely,
Dr. Sonia Wood
Elementary Principal
573-266-3232
Veterans Day Assembly November 10th
5th Grade Creating Dough Landform Maps Of The United States
2 Sentence Scary Story Library Contest Winner
Early Childhood Activities
Cross Country State Send Off
Blood Drive
PTO Craft Fair And Breakfast With Santa
Close The Gap Grant
2022-2023 Yearbooks Are Here!
Would You Like To Buy A Yearbook Ad?
Click The Bus Below To Watch A One Minute Safe Driving Around School Buses Video
November Breakfast/Lunch Menus
Annual Meal Fees
$1 Charity Hat Days For Students-1st Semester
November 29th
January 30th
February 28th
March 28th
April 25th
Upcoming Elementary Events
November 10-Veterans Day Assembly @9:00am-Old Gym
November 22-24-No School For Staff Or Students-Thanksgiving Break
December 11-Hot Cocoa For Students
December 12-Elementary Christmas Program
December 15-Last Day Of The Semester-Students Attend All Day
Upcoming Junior High Activities
11/6/23 JHBB@ Oran 6pm
11/7/23 JHBB vs Chaffee 6pm
11/13/23 JHBB @ Scott City 5pm
11/15/23 JHBB vs Kelly 6pm
11/18/23-11/21/23 JHBB Conference TRN @ Scott City
Upcoming High School Activities
11/9/23 FFA @ Bloomfield HS Speaking Contest
11/17/23 HSBB @ Crystal City 5:30pm
11/20/23 HSGB vs St. Paul (Farmington) 6pm
11/21/23 HSGB @ Bloomfield 6pm
11/27/23 HSGB @ Delta 6pm
11/27/23-12/1/23 HSBB @ Woodland Tournament TBD
11/28/23 HSGB @ Puxico 6pm
11/30/23 HSGB @ Grandview 6pm
Want To Join The Fun At ORES?
Here Are Opportunities For The Community To Get Involved.
School Activities Parents/Grandparents/Other Family Members Can Participate In
*Open House
*Title I Game Night
*Quarter Celebrations In Conjunction With Halloween Parade, Christmas Party, and Play Day
*Christmas Program
*Spring Program
*Class Field Trips
*Spring Music Program
*Play Day
*Book Fairs
*Reading/Math Buddy-Help A Student With Reading/Math
*Sign Up To Read To A Class
*Veterans Day Assembly
*Kindergarten Graduation
*Adopt A Family At Christmas
*Grandparents’ Celebration In Conjunction With 3rd Quarter Celebration
PTO Events Parents/Grandparents/Other Family Members Can Participate In- PTO always needs volunteers to please come and join the fun!
*Pastries With Parents
*Mother/Son Night
*Meet The School Board Candidates
*Family Fun Night
*Trunk Or Treat
*Father/Son Night
*Mother/Daughter Night
*Chili Cook Off
Alumni Events Parents/Grandparents/Other Family Members Can Participate In
*Daddy/Daughter Dance
Oak Ridge Booster Club
*Booster Club Golf Tournament