Oster Newsletter
November 8, 2023
Oster's RAINY DAY and Cold Weather GUIDELINES
It's that time of year when the weather starts to change so I wanted to update parents on our guidelines. On rainy days and in cold weather, we will continue to play and eat outdoors as much as possible (we do have covered spaces). However, depending on how rainy and windy it is, we may have students eating and playing indoors. Below are the guidelines and helpful reminders:
Make sure your child comes to school with a jacket as we will be eating outside when it's cold and playing outside when there is a light sprinkle and cold weather.
Leave a few minutes earlier in the morning because more families will be driving to school if it rains.
Write students' names or initials on jackets, hats, and umbrellas.
Place umbrellas and rain jackets near the door or in the car. If your child is going to use an umbrella please go over how to open it and carry it safely.
Have your child have their jackets on before getting in the car to leave for school. That way, you are not holding up traffic in the drop-off zone when trying to get their jacket on.
Starting Arts & Oster Elementary School present: Willy Wonka Jr.
Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
This is a full production with scripts, sets, costumes, props, lighting/sound design and a directing and tech team.
Please double check all dates/times. Performers can miss a maximum of 3 rehearsals and all tech rehearsals/performances are mandatory.
General Information:
Grades: 3rd-5th grade
Start Date: January 24, 2024
Rehearsal Days/Times: Wednesdays- 1:20 pm - 2:50 pm AND Friday- 2:45pm-4:15pm
Mandatory Tech Rehearsals: April 1st-3rd, 2:45pm-6:45pm
Mandatory Performance Dates: April 4th-5th, 2024
Cost: $275
All rehearsals and performances take place at Oster
All refunds must be requested prior to the start date
Enroll online at: StartingArts.com/enrollment
Only 60 spots available
For more information email michelle@startingarts.com
Yearbook Cover Art Contest
All entries are due by Friday, November 17th, 2023
All K-5 students are invited to enter their original artwork into our 2023-2024 yearbook cover art contest!
It’s time to celebrate with your entry for this year’s Cover Art Contest. The theme this year is OSTER EVENTS. The HSC plans events to connect people in our community so draw up your favorite Oster event (Foam Party, Movie Night, Harvest Festival, Book Fair, Walk-a-Thon, theater or any other events from this year or past years) in any creative way you want.
There will be two winning designs this year. 1 from the primary grades (K-2nd) and 1 from the upper grades (3rd-5th). The primary grade winner’s artwork will be featured on the back cover and the upper grade winner’s on the front cover.
Requirements for Submission:
Create original artwork on WHITE paper only. Artwork should be in vertical/portrait orientation on an 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper. (Same orientation as this flyer)Artworks need to be hand drawn. Please no digital art or clipart.
Must include the school name: Oster Elementary, and school year: 2023-2024
Please submit your original artwork to your teacher by Friday, November 17, 2023.
Please include full name, grade, and teacher in light pencil on the back of your artwork.
(We cannot return artwork that is not labeled.)
Tips for a Winning Entry:
Make sure all of your text shows up clearly. Use large text for the TITLE.Use the entire sheet of paper – the bigger your design is, the better, but please keep any text at least a half inch from the paper’s edge.
Spelling counts! Especially when it comes to OSTER ELEMENTARY.
Use bright and bold colors to fill the page, including the background.
Use a mix of art supplies, like crayons, watercolors, markers, colored pencils, etc.
Questions? Email Sophie Wu at sophiewu4499@gmail.com
Talent Show
Calling all super stars!! Oster is bringing back their Talent Show! We are still in the planning stages and want to gauge the interest of our Oster community. If this is something you think your student would be interested in participating in please send an email to talentshow@osterhsc.org. Also be sure to let us know if you would be interested in volunteering to help make this fun event happen! Tentatively set to take place next May.
Doughnuts for a Great Cause: 10/23 - 12/1
Oster Home and School Club is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Beginning October 23 until December 1, 2023, over 60% of your order will be donated back to Oster Home and School Club to help fund our upcoming 5th grade science camp when you purchase via our fundraising sales page! Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family
Visit:https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/15638
Choose the quantity & order delicious dozens.
Frozen Friday
A favorite Oster Tradition, Frozen Friday, happens each week! Stop by after school on Fridays outside the cafeteria to purchase a frozen treat and hang with friends! All treats are $1 or $2. Small bills are appreciated or we can take ApplePay! OR, purchase a Frozen Friday Card here!
Sign up to Volunteer! This is a great opportunity to get involved with HSC & Oster’s connected community and only takes an hour or so on Friday afternoon!
Stay up to date on all the latest Home & School Club News!
Register your Membership Toolkit by visiting www.osterhsc.org!
Get Involved! Check out the variety of volunteering options at: www.osterhsc.org/sign_ups.
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November 7-17: Minimum Day Schedule for Conferences: School is out at 1:15
November 13: USD Board Meeting
November 20-24: No School, Thanksgiving Break
December 6: HSC Board Meeting
December 21-January 3: No School, Winter Break
January 8: USD Board Meeting
Join the Union School District Team!
Get a full or part time position (Teaching, Instructional Assistant, Office, Food Service, and Extended Care positions). Apply today on EdJoin.
Become a noon duty aide. Contact the front office for more information.
Oster Elementary School
Principal: Lisa Taormina
Email: taorminal@unionsd.org
Website: https://oster.unionsd.org
Location: 1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: 408-266-8121