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OAKDALE ELEMENTARY'S MONTHLY NEWSLETTER | APRIL 2021
Finish Strong, Oakdale!
NSCAS Testing
NSCAS Test Dates
- Thursday, April 15th - English Language Arts (ELA)
- Tuesday, April 20th - Math
Please be make every effort to have your child in school during these times to be able to test with their peers by avoiding scheduling appointments or trips. Thank you for your cooperation!
Omaha Choice Awards 2021
A Window Into The Music Classroom
On Tuesday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 14, we will be virtually inviting families to watch a live-streamed portion of music class! This is not designed to be a performance. Instead, we are showing what a typical music class might look like and playing a variety of instruments! While it may be disappointing that we can't put on our typical big themed shows, we are pleased to have this opportunity to showcase some of our learning in the midst of a pandemic!
Be on the lookout for virtual invitations sent to families in your email. If you are unable to view it live, a recording will be sent out the following week to give families an opportunity to watch.
ELEMENTARY INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CELEBRATION CONCERTS!
Band and String Families, we are excited to announce our district wide end of the year celebration concerts! Each performer may have 4 guests in attendance with them at these events! Info about safety requirements and practices will be sent home as the dates approach. Please add the appropriate date and time for your student to your family calendars and reserve the night for this event! We cannot wait to gather together for a live performance to celebrate all that these students have accomplished as musicians throughout this unprecedented year!
Mrs. CJ, Mr. Freeman, Mrs. Matheson and Dr. Meints
Fifth Grade Band Students
Tuesday, May 18, 6:00 pm, Westside High School Gym
Sixth Grade Band Students
Tuesday, May 18, 7:30 pm, Westside High School Gym
Fifth Grade String Students
Thursday, May 20, 6:00 pm, Westside High School Gym
Sixth Grade String Students
Thursday, May 20, 7:30 pm, Westside High School Gym
Top Tiger TAGGing Classroom
Exciting news! We have a new Top Tiger TAGG golden ticket winner. The class who saw the greatest growth this week was 3rd grade, Mrs Brady. Congratulations! Each student received a golden rolo and their class can proudly display the Tagg Golden Ticket for the week!
Individual gift card winners for this week are:
- Molly Sciscie -5th Williams
- Waylon Shockey - 5th Di Lorenzo
Oakdale has raised $691 since the start of the campaign. The leading class is Mrs. Pedersen with $176.22, second is Mrs. Bintz with $79.39 and 3rd is Mrs. Di Lorenzo with $66.85. Keep up the good work, Tigers!
Classroom Requests
ATTENTION CURRENT 6TH GRADE PARENTS!
6th Grade Parent Information Night!
Come learn all about Westside Middle School. Parents will walk away learning about general expectations, schedules, grading and different activities that are offered to students.
- Tuesday, April 13th 6:00 pm or 7:15 pm
- Thursday, April 15th 6:00 pm or 7:15 pm
We will practice social distancing protocols by only allowing two people (Students will be getting this information at the Walkabout). Please sign up using this link 6th Grade Parent Information Night. You only need to sign up for one of the sessions.
7TH GRADE PHYSICALS AND IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIREMENTS
By law, all incoming 7th graders must present evidence of having a complete physical examination, updated immunizations (Tdap is required by state law), and a dental exam prior to entering school. For missing immunizations, state law allows us to accept only valid medical exemption forms, signed by a physician or notarized religious exemption forms. A signed waiver form from parents/guardian refusing to provide physical exam documentation is also required. All forms are available from the District’s ABC Welcome Center.
Physicians may print out results of the physical exam and immunizations on their forms, or parents may print the 7th grade health physical exam form from the WMS website found in the “Health Information” area. Exams must be completed anytime after March 1, 2021, and before school starts in the Fall. Students planning to participate in sports must have a physical dated after May 1, 2021.
If your child has a chronic condition such as asthma, diabetes, or epilepsy, a health action plan is required. Asthma action plans must be completed and signed by a doctor and may be found on the WMS website in the “Health Information” area or picked up from the WMS main office. I will be checking my email periodically during the summer. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the main office at WMS for general information.
Kim Eymann
Westside Middle School
Principal
402-390-8211
Oakdale Virtual Talent Show
All video submissions and consent form must be completed by April 19th!
Let's see Oakdale's best talent!
Nebraska Robotics Expo
Student, teacher, parent, and adult attendees will register by going to this page: https://hopin.com/events/nebraska-robotics-expo-2021
After clicking the link, do the following:
- Teacher, parent, adult, and student attendees 18 and over, select “Adult Ticket”
- A parent, legal guardian or teacher should register students under 18, and select “Student”
All ticket holders will receive an email from Hopin with important event access information after registering.
You can view the schedule by clicking the link above. There are live and pre-recorded events.
YEAR END REMINDERS
END OF THE YEAR IS FAST APPROACHING!
Please have your child check around the house for any school property that may have been borrowed during the school year and return it to school. Items to be searching for include library books, text books, calculators, templates, etc.
INFORMATION NEEDED!
If your child will not be coming back to Oakdale next fall because you are moving or transferring to another school, please let our office know as soon as possible. This information is important to us as we prepare for fall classes.
MEDICATION PICK UP
Remember to pick up any medications you have in the health office before the end of the school year. All medications left will be disposed of on the last day of school.
LUNCH MONEY
Please check your student’s lunch account to make sure there is enough money until the end of the year. There will be NO CHARGING during the last week of school. Thanks for your very prompt attention to this matter. You can go through MySchoolBucks.com or send a check with your student made out to Oakdale.
Westside Unified Circle of Friends Event
Summer STEAM Camps
Calendar Reminders
APRIL
April 13 - 6th Grade Parent Information Night @ WMS, 6:00 pm & 7:15 pm
April 15 - 6th Grade Parent Information Night @ WMS, 6:00 pm & 7:15 pm
April 23 - No School - District Music Contest
April 26 & 27 - Oakdale 6th Grade Outdoor Ed, Platte River State Park
April 27 - Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm
MAY
May 18 - 6:00 pm 5th Grade Band Concert, WHS Gym
May 18 - 7:30 pm 6th Grade Band Concert, WHS Gym
May 20 - 6:00 pm 5th Grade Strings Concert, WHS Gym
May 20 - 7:30 pm 6th Grade Strings Concert, WHS Gym
May 27 - Last Day of school, 1:00 pm Dismissal
Welcome to Oakdale - Home of the Tigers!
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- Be Responsible
- (Be Kind)
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