Oak Ridge Family Focus
September 15th Edition
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - First Meeting
We held our first meeting of the year on Thursday at 6pm in the Oak Ridge Media Center. Some highlights from our meeting:
- Looking for Oak Ridge spiritwear? Fill out this form and return with your check to school. You can also order online here. Orders due by Friday, September 27th.
- Popcorn days will be free every other month this year. The next one will be in November.
- The Boo Bash will be Friday, November 1st from 6:00-8:30pm at Oak Ridge.
- Due to allergies, no food will be served at the Halloween and Winter classroom parties.
- Easily sign up to get push notifications to your phone for updates and reminders from the PTA.
- Please join the PTA for only $5. The money goes toward events for our students throughout the year. Fill out this form and return to school.
- Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm in the Media Center at Oak Ridge. We hope to see you there!
Start with Hello Week
The week of September 23rd-27th, Oak Ridge will be joining schools from across the United States to participate in Start with Hello Week. This week brings awareness to social isolation and how we can prevent it. Our hope is that our students will learn how they can help others feel included and make a difference in the world.
Each day that week, we will have different themes and students are encouraged to participate. Please see here for more information.
Right To Know Letter
In accordance with the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), school districts who receive Title I funds to support students’ academic success are required to notify families they have the right to request, and receive in a timely manner, information regarding the professional qualifications of the student’s classroom teachers. Please see our letter for more information.
We hope you have a wonderful week, and please do not hesitate to contact any one of our staff members if you need anything!
Kevin Buscemi, principal
Jennifer Stefan, assistant principal
Snapshots From Last Week
This Week's Breakfast Menu
This Week's Lunch Menu
Upcoming Dates
September 23rd-27th
Start with Hello Week
Wednesday, October 2nd
Early Dismissal at 1:30pm (Team Day)
Thursday, October 3rd
PTA Meeting at 6pm (Oak Ridge Media Center)
Monday, October 14th
No School (Columbus Day)
Tuesday, October 15th
First Day of ASSETs
Wednesday, October 16th
Picture Retake Day
Friday, October 18th
End of Quarter 1
Friday, November 1st
Quarter 1 Report Cards Available Online
Boo Bash at Oak Ridge (6:00-8:30pm)
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