Updates from Mrs. Froning
January 24, 2021
EARLY DISMISSAL: this Thursday, January 28th 11:25 am
Please note that dismissal on Thursday, January 28th will be at 11:25 am to accommodate scheduling of Parent/Teacher Conferences. This is ONE HOUR EARLIER than our usual 1/2 day dismissal time.
Reminder: 3:00 pm Dismissal EVERY Friday
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, January 28
- 1/2 of School- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Dismissal 11:25 am *note this is one hour earlier than our usual 1/2 day dismissal time.
Tuesday, February 2
- 1/2 day for students: Dismissal 12:25 pm (Professional Learning for Teachers in the pm)
IMPORTANT: School Bell Times
Oakley Park will remain on the following bell schedule for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
1/2 Day Dismissal Time: 12:25 pm
Students arriving after 9:00 am must be signed in by a parent/adult and will be marked tardy.
Our lobby will be open to parents/adults signing out students beginning at 3:40 pm.
From the District Parent Update 1-21-21
Although our teachers’ acumen with technology and virtual learning may allow for us to minimize snow days in the future, the current environment also calls for a little joy, freedom, and normalcy. Therefore, if weather conditions warrant it, we will have some snow days this school year with no synchronous or asynchronous learning.
Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences January 28, 2021
12:15 pm - 8:15 pm
Dismissal will be at 11:25 am.
If you did not sign up for conferences using Family Access, please contact your child's teacher or the main office 248-956-4100.
In addition to your child’s classroom teacher, you may also choose to meet with our FAPES teachers: PE, Music, and Art. These teachers will have "drop in" Zoom times, we encourage you meet with these staff members if you have concerns, would like more information, or want to connect with our wonderful FAPES staff.
Conference Zoom links/times for our FAPES staff
Music:
Mr. Szawiela 2:30 - 8:15 (4:30 -5:00pm dinner break)
https://zoom.us/j/2113402258?pwd=bEVla2kxMXJZQkdMbmJLUTFGeVVJZz09
Physical Education:
Mrs. Grinnell 2:30 - 8:15pm (5:00 - 5:30pm dinner break)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8387474901?pwd=SkxhWkVpWWFXQ2JVbFFVaDRzWi9UQT09
Mrs. Bellino: 7:00 - 8:15 pm
https://zoom.us/j/6890588294?pwd=UWZzbldpTnZtL0NHblFRbWV1aWRBZz09
Art:
Mrs. Kim 3:00 - 4:30 pm (Grades Kinder & 1st, Maxwell,. Shapiro)
https://zoom.us/j/3908692475?pwd=WXNLMlZRWUhVVWZMNjAxZnpkRGZkQT09
Meeting ID: 390 869 2475
Passcode: 06dD43
Ms. Wozny 6:15 - 8:15 pm (Grades 2, 3, 4, 5th)
https://zoom.us/j/7322913904?pwd=UlJGdVBBL3JVNGVqSnVWemlGYmdoQT09
Meeting ID: 732 291 3904
Passcode: chX79z
Mrs. Ziess 5:30 - 6:00 pm (Maxwell, Tubbs, Shaprio)
https://zoom.us/j/7485149842?pwd=KzE2dGU4LytNOU5NSXhtMDlKTUVpZz09
Update from Prime Time Care
Prime Time Care will be open as long as school is in session at your school and we have at least 5 students registered per day.
If you have not already registered please visit the website at https://wlcsd.org/programs/prime-time-care/.
Full instructions will be available.
For questions, please email kathybirdseye@wlcsd.org.
IMPORTANT Update regarding COVID 19 Procedures
- What do schools do when covid-19 symptoms occur at school?
- Should I report to school? (for students and staff)
Our staff will use the Daily Screener when a student reports they are not feeling well at school. If a student presents with a symptom as described in #1 and/or two symptoms as described in #2, the student will be sent home and may return to school with either a negative COVID result or after isolating for 10 days. If the student reports only one of these symptoms described in #2, they will be sent home and parents/caregivers should consult your medical provider. The student may return to work/school after being fever free for 24 hours without taking fever reducing medication and symptoms have improved.
Also, per the flowchart “Should I report to school?” if a member of your household has been tested for COVID, all Walled Lake Schools students in your household may not attend school until a negative test results has been obtained.
We continue to consult with the team of nurses assigned to Walled Lake Schools to ensure we are making decisions that are based on the latest medical information to make certain we are doing everything possible to stop the spread.
Quarantine Timing: Based on the recommendation of the CDC and Oakland County Health Dept., we are adjusting the quarantine time for people who have been exposed (close contact) to COVID-19 to 10 days, provided they do not exhibit any symptoms during the first 10 days after exposure. It was formerly 14 days.
Valentine's Day Classroom Celebrations
Attention Kindergarten Parents/Caregivers
Dear Kindergarten Parents/Caregivers,
I wanted to share with you a new opportunity that’s available only to Kindergarten parents and caregivers at Oakley Park Elementary. Starting on February 25th, I along with some help from Ms. Bastuba and Ms. Dabish will be running a weekly book study in the evening. The book we have chosen to highlight and discuss is the much loved book by Jim Trelease titled the Read-Aloud Handbook.
As a father of three boys, my wife and I learned early on the importance of reading to our children. This book was the most important book I read as a father. It helped me understand the importance of literature in our children’s lives. In addition, the information provided within the book helped me to connect with my sons in a way I didn’t think was possible. It’s an amazing book with tons of information for parents of young children.
The group will meet Virtually (via Zoom) on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 7:00 pm for eleven weeks. For those that sign up for the book study, the book will be provided at no cost to you. As a gift, at the end of the eleven weeks, you can keep the book.
If you would like to participate in our group, please send an email to me at scottnolan@wlcsd.org. The sign up deadline is 12:00 noon on Thursday February 4th.
We would love to have you join us!
Sincerely,
Scott M. Nolan
School Psychologist
Walled Lake Consolidated School District
Oakley Park Elementary and Central High School
Schools of Choice Application Window
The application window will be Monday Jan. 18 through Friday, Feb.5. Applications cannot be accepted before the window opens or after it closes.
Dropping Off Items at School
INCOMING KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION - SAVE THE DATE
Kindergarten Orientation is coming up in March for our 2021-22 Kindergarten friends.
Please save the date to attend this event: March 2 at 6:00 p.m. on Zoom.
Again, parents will be given access to the district orientation video and a Google Form to share contact information and questions in advance of this event. Administration and our current Kindergarten team will attend the March 2 evening to share the typical Kindergarten day and answer any questions that parents pose. Thank you for saving this date as it is an important virtual event for our families. More information come as we get closer to the date!
Chromebook Distribution
Rewarding Employment Opportunities
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools is looking for community members interested in working as support staff personnel. Have you thought about the rewards of working with students and making additional income at the same time? If yes, we may have the right employment opportunity for you. Across all K-12 levels, positions are available starting at $12.74 per hour up to $13.33 to start, and range from two hours per day up to six hours per day. These roles include lunchroom paraeducators, classroom paraeducators, and food servers. If you are interested in learning more about the specific jobs available in Walled Lake, along with the perks included, please contact Brad Paddock at bradleypaddock@wlcsd.org, tele: 248 956 2192, or visit our Human Resources employment opportunities page on the District website. Assistance with filling out a job application on-line can be made available. Click here to access existing, available positions and sort by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools.
Oakley Park Family Directory
Food Resources
Hospitality House
2075 E. West Maple
Suite B204
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Call: 248-960-9975
Walled Lake Missionary
1795 North Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Call: 248-624-2595
Open Door Outreach
7170 Cooley Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
Call: 248-360-2930
Oakland Hope
373 Summit Drive
Waterford, MI 48328
Call: 248-309-3658
Our Daily Bread
1360 N Hickory Ridge Trail
Milford, MI 48380
Call: 248-685-3520
Contact Information
Karen Clark, Principal Secretary
Kim Waling, Building Secretary
Main Office: 248-956-4100
Attendance Line: 248-956-4190
Email: kristinfroning@wlcsd.org
Website: http://wlcsd.org/schools/elementary/oakley-park/
Location: 2015 Oakley Park Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-4100
Twitter: @OakleyPark1