Osterizer
January 31, 2021
Reopening Informaion
Last week all of our families received a message ("News from USD") from Superintendent Denise Coleman. Based on current and trending health metrics, and in alignment with Governor Newsom's recommendations, I am excited to announce we will be offering in-person instruction for Kindergarten - 2nd beginning February 22, followed by grades 3rd - 5th beginning March 8 for those families who are interested. (These dates are contingent on meeting and sustaining certain county-wide metrics)
This past week our Kindergarten - 2nd grade families were surveyed. Third-Fifth Grade families will be surveyed in the coming week.
For more information on reopening, join Mrs. Taormina in a Principal's Coffee Friday, February 5th at 11:00 am.
To confirm your attendance, all attendees must pre-register by filling out the Google Form below. You will be sent a ZOOM link Friday morning.
In-Person Learning Schedule Grade K-5th
TK Hybrid Schedule
TK/K Parent Registration Information
Oster TK/Kindergarten orientation was held on January 28st. Slides are available below. Please send an email to Anne Barbin (barbina@unionsd.org) for registration questions that are not answered. Online Registration begins February 1st. Please do not register before that date, you must wait until 2021-22 year is available for registration.
Oster TK/Kinder Parent Orientation Presentation 2021-22
Principal's Kindness Challenge
Oster's Science Quiz Winners
Thanks to all the parents, teachers, and all those who encouraged the kids to participate in the quiz. And of course, thanks to all who enthusiastically took the quiz.
If your student is already registered with the Cougar Science Quiz, there is no need to register them every month. If students would like to register for the first time, the links will be posted on our Oster HSC website one week before the upcoming quiz date. For more details, please visit the Science Quiz or contact us at osterhsc@gmail.
Past and Present Science Quiz winners: we’d love to get photos of you with your prizes for the yearbook. Send photos to oster.usd.yearbook@gmail.com
Mark your Calendars!
February 1: Registration for 2020-21 School Year Begins
February 3: Oster's Chef's Night Out (Main Street Burgers)
February 8: USD Board Mtg. @ 6:00
February 9: SSC Mtg. @ 2:45
February 11: HSC Mtg. @ 6:00
February 15-19: Presidents Week Break (No School)
Oster's Chef's Night Out
Childcare Information at Oster: USD Extended Care Program
Provides before/after school care for K-5
Open on all school days as well as Staff
- Development Days.
Camps during school and summer breaks
STEAM Activities, Homework Support,
- Outdoor Group Games, School Technology
For registration information click here: Extended Care Registration
Please contact the following people if you have questions:
· For financial or registration questions, please contact Kristi Martik (martikk@unionsd.org)
· For programmatic questions, please contact Andra Feldman (feldmana@unionsd.org) or Valeria Montes (montesv@unionsd.org)
Aladdin rehearsals start Wednesday, February 3!
It’s still not too late to join the cast of this virtual Oster production through Starting Arts. Registration will remain open to students in 3rd through 5th grade until noon on Wednesday. Visit https://bit.ly/osteraladdin for more information and to register.
Students who have already registered should have received an email from Starting Arts with details about the production.
Oster's Community After School Activities and Programs
Please check as new programs continue to be added!
Even though we're distance learning, Oster has partnered with outside vendors to provide enrichment programs for the kids! Please click on the link below to view current offerings. Check back frequently as new programs/sessions get added.
Yearbook Challenge
The yearbook price increases to $30 on February 13, 2021
The Oster 2020-2021 Yearbooks are now on sale. Early bird pricing has been extended through February 12, 2021. Oster is again using Balfour to produce our yearbooks. All orders need to be placed directly through Balfour. You can order online at: http://bit.ly/OsterYB
Oster Elementary School
Email: taorminal@unionsd.org
Website: https://oster.unionsd.org/
Location: 1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: 408-266-8121
Twitter: @OsterElementary