Osterizer
April 3, 2022
Principal Taormina's Update
Spring Break April 4-8: No School for Staff or Students
Spring Break At-Home COVID Test Distribution
Two COVID tests kits were distributed to all students and staff members this past week to test at home prior to returning to school on March 11th.
Please know that testing is optional and the following testing cadence is recommended:
- Use the first test one day prior to returning to school (April 10th)
- Use the second test two days after returning to school (April 12th)
If the test is negative:
- If feeling well, and has no COVID-19 symptoms, individual may come to school.
- If not feeling well or has any COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home and call your school before returning.
- Stay home from school and contact your healthcare provider and notify your school site.
Registration is open for the 2022 - 23 school year!! If you or someone you know has a Kindergarten or elementary-aged student to register, please encourage them to do so! Next year, USD is expanding its TK program, with the goal of having at least one TK class at each school site. Students turning 5 between September 2, 2022 - February 2, 2023 are eligible. Again, if you have or know of a child that fits the age-eligibility window, please consider enrolling your child today! A video explaining the program (by current USD teacher themselves) is below.
STEAM Fair - Saturday, April 23 - Volunteers Needed!
Join us at STEAM Fair 2022: Creativity in Blooms, taking place simultaneously at all 6 elementary schools on April 23 from 11am–2pm. Activities include Circuit Bugs, Robotics, How Seeds Fly, and more!
Oster Elementary needs volunteers for this event! If you are able to help please see the sign-up sheet below.
Highlights from Oster's Twin Spirit Day!
Dartmouth Cheer Tryouts for Incoming 6th Graders
CAASPP State Testing Information
Please note Oster's testing window will be May 2nd-13th. Make-up tests for those students who missed a day will occur the week of May 16th.
Milage Club
Parents, we need your help! The mileage club is back and will be happening during lunch recess beginning the week of April 11th. We are looking for parent volunteers to help keep track of the student's laps. If you are able to volunteer one or more days during the week from 12:00-12:50 please sign up here.
If you would like your child to participate, you will need to fill out the attached form and return it to the office or Mrs. Ullmark in Room 9.
Mark Your Calendars!
April 4-8 Spring Break (No school for staff or students)
April 11 USD Board Meeting @6:00 pm
April 13 HSC Meeting @ 6:00 pm
April 18-22 Fifth Grade Science Camp
April 23 Oster STEAM Fair
The 2022-23 School Year Calendar is now available on the USD website.
Staff Appreciation Week is May 2-6
You can help us thank Oster Staff by donating to the Teacher Appreciation Fund via our website at: https://osterhsc.membershiptoolkit.com/home. The donation link can be found under the STORE menu.
HSC Needs Your Support
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Enrollment for the 22/23 School Year
We are in the process of setting up classes and would like to know who is returning to Oster for the 22-23 school year. Please take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know your intentions next year. All students in 5th grade will automatically move over to Dartmouth Middle school and will not need to register for middle school. Please fill out the form for each child by April 1st.
USD COVID Dashboard
To receive an update on Oster's weekly reported cases, please click on the link below.
The District dashboard is published each Friday at 5 pm and can be located on USD's COVID-19 Information page at https://www.unionsd.org/about/covid-19-response#h.m61isujeu3an
OSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Website: https://oster.unionsd.org/
Location: 1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: (408)266-8121
Twitter: @OsterElementary