Oak Ridge Family Focus
October 13th Edition
Hickory Hills Howls Through the Hills
On Saturday, October 26th, Hickory Hills will be holding its annual Howl Through the Hills. Students and families participate by running or walking through the hills in a 5k race or 400 yard dash. Our running clubs have been practicing extremely hard in preparation for the event. We hope you can come out and join us for a fun time! Please see Hickory Hills website to register and for more information.
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
If you have not done so, please see the room party announcement form, complete, and send with your child to school. Thank you for all your support in creating a fun experience for our students!
A Note from the School Nurse
With us coming into a candy season, we would like to remind families that we have several children with food/peanut allergies. We ask that no candy containing peanuts be sent to school. Please remind your child to not share candy or any food. Thank you for your help!
Electronic Devices during Arrival/Dismissal
For the safety of our students and staff, we ask that everyone refrain from using any electronic device during arrival and dismissal. It is illegal in Illinois school zones, but also it creates possible risks and safety concerns. We appreciate your support in keeping our students and staff safe at all times!
Bullying Prevention Month
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is defined as "unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time." (stopbullying.gov)
We work extremely hard at Oak Ridge to create a positive, inclusive environment for our students so they feel safe and respected. One area we ask for your help is with cyberbullying, which occurs on cell phones (apps, text messages, etc.), tablets, and computers. Please monitor and talk to your child about being safe online and reporting any instances of cyberbullying.
Note: Social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, etc. have a minimum age requirement of 13 years old.
Here are some resources that will help. If you have any questions or need additional support, please contact your child's teacher or call the main office at 708-598-5713.
Have a wonderful week, and go Mustangs!
Kevin Buscemi, principal
Jennifer Stefan, assistant principal
Snapshots From Last Week
Disability and Health Awareness
Check out October: Cerebral Palsy
This Week's Breakfast Menu
This Week's Lunch Menu
Events This Week
No School (Columbus Day)
Tuesday, October 15th
3rd grade Intramural Soccer (7:30-8:15am)
Book Fair (during school hours)
ASSETs (3:00-4:00pm)
Wednesday, October 16th
2nd grade Intramural Soccer (7:30-8:15am)
Picture Retake (during school hours)
Book Fair (during school hours)
LEAP Running Club Practice (3:00-4:00pm)
ASSETs (3:00-4:00pm)
Thursday, October 17th
Running Club Practice (7:30-8:15am)
Book Fair (during school hours)
ASSETs (3:00-4:00pm)
Family Night: Book Fair (6:00-8:00pm)
Friday, October 18th
Book Fair (during school hours)
End of Quarter 1
Both Running Club Practices (3:00-4:00pm)
Upcoming Dates
Saturday, October 26th
Howl Through the Hills at 9am (Hickory Hills City Hall - 8652 95th St)
Wednesday, October 30th
Taffy Apple Order Pick Up
Friday, November 1st
Quarter 1 Report Cards Available Online
Boo Bash at Oak Ridge (6:00-8:30pm)
Wednesday, November 6th
Early Dismissal at 1:30pm (Team Day)
Thursday, November 7th
PTA Meeting at 6pm (Oak Ridge Media Center)
Monday, November 11th
No School (Veterans Day)
Friday, November 15th
Free Popcorn Day
Monday, November 25th
Early Dismissal at 1:30pm
Parent-Teacher Conferences (2:00-8:00pm)
Tuesday, November 26th
No School
Parent-Teacher Conferences (9-12pm)
November 27th-December 1st
No School (Thanksgiving Break)
See the Oak Ridge calendar for additional events
What if my child is sick?
If you're child will be absent from school, please call the absentee line at 708-598-5743. The phone line is available 24 hours a day to report any upcoming absence.
Morning Drop Off Procedures
Morning Drop Off
Morning Drop Off is 8:15 - 8:25am since staff and students need to be in class by 8:30am. Starting at 8:30am and later, students need to be dropped off in the front of school and signed in at the main office. Thank you for your help!
Reading 20 minutes a day will go a long way!
PTA
PBIS
Oak Ridge Elementary School
Website: https://www.npd117.net/oakridge
Location: 8791 West 103rd Street, Palos Hills, IL, USA
Phone: 708-598-5713
Twitter: @OakRidgeNPD117