Oakland Elementary School
Navigating Forward Together
4.2.21
Hello Oakland Families,
In this edition you will find a lot of important information regarding our return to a full day, full week schedule. For our remote families, the first section will pertain to you along will some all school reminders for Boosters events and spirit wear toward the bottom of the newsletter.
As we transition into this model through the rest of this school year, we ask, again, for your patience, grace, and flexibility as we all become familiar with these new changes.
As a reminder, if your child will be absent for any reason (whether they are in-person or remote), please call the attendance line as soon as possible (847)838-8181.
If you have any questions, at any time, please do not hesitate to reach out to us and let us know. We are so happy to partner with you in your child's educational journey.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Adams and Lindsay Burns
Remote Families
School Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 - 3:20, Wednesday: 8:30 - 2:30
Important In-Person Information
CAR RIDER Arrival and Dismissal
- We have a LARGE NUMBER of students that will be transported via car. It will be very important that we are able to quickly, efficiently, and safely move cars through these lines.
- Students must exit from the PASSENGER side of the car
- All adults must remain in their vehicles
- Students should be able to get themselves into / out of their seats (please work on this at home) - if you need to assist your child in buckling, please pull forward to the open spots ahead in the lot to buckle your child so as to not hold up traffic
- All students must arrive with their self-certification slips ready to go
- As students exit your vehicle, they will need to walk forward towards the adults at the front of the rows, while remaining in their row. We do not want students crossing over traffic rows
- If you have a student that is new to in-person, you will be given a car rider slip that you can display or hold up each day at dismissal - we will be checking in cars each day for pick-up, so it is important to have this. For the first day, please make sure to have your child(ren)'s FIRST AND LAST names printed on a paper to show at pick-up
- Students will not be dismissed from cars until between 8:20 and 8:25 am. It is recommended that you do NOT arrive prior to 8:10 am.
- Dismissal for students will be at 3:20 pm. It is recommended that you NOT arrive before 3:05 pm - We have classes that utilize our outside spaces right up until dismissal
Bus Transportation
- All students must arrive at school with their self-certification slip already filled out
- Bus information relating to stops and times was sent earlier this week. Please check your information and if it is incorrect, contact the Oakland office as soon as you are able
Self - Certification
ALL STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A SELF-CERTIFICATION SLIP EACH DAY.
If you are new to in-person, please print off the slip below or indicate on a paper the same information that is pictured below and sign-off for your child to bring with them on Monday to indicate that they are symptom free.
Attendance
With the exemption of when students are sick or quarantined, those opting for in-person learning are expected to be in attendance in-person daily. Attendance issues and concerns will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Please make sure to contact the office the morning of your child's absence with the reason why they are not in attendance. If it is due to illness, please also let us know the symptoms that they are experiencing. Thank you for your help and cooperation.
Student Lunches
- Mondays: cheesy breadstick
- Tuesdays: breakfast for lunch
- Wednesdays: sandwiches
- Thursdays: hot dogs
- Fridays: chicken
Your child is able to bring their lunch from home, too. Please note that students that bring lunch from home will be unable to order just a milk at lunch at this time, please make sure your child bringing a lunch from home has a drink with them. (As a reminder, students are not allowed to bring soda to school.)
Healthy Snacks
Visitor Policy
Safety Information
School Nurse
Student Supplies
All other school supplies should be brought to school with them on Monday, including, but not limited to:
- school books
- PLTW: Launch Logs and Supplies
- Supply boxes
- Art: pencil, scissors, glue stick, colored pencils or crayons, markers, Art Sketchbook, watercolors
- Folders / notebooks regularly used for class
- Any other item specified by their teacher
Masks
Your child will be wearing their masks at all times unless they are eating or on a mask break outside where they are spaced at least 6 feet apart from one another. Students will wear masks while outside at recess unless they want a mask break - then they will let the supervisor know and they will space them out from other students until the child is ready to rejoin in the play.
Please remind your child that their mask is to cover their nose and mouth completely. Per guidance, masks should be the type to go over their ears with a loop. Neck Gaiters are permitted only if they are able to be double folded over. Dr. Hubbard's email from Wednesday listed all of the updated guidance in regards to masks.
Late Arrivals
Before and After School Care
Yearbooks Available for Purchase
Information from District 34 Technology Department
Boosters Information
Boosters Elections
The Oakland Eagle Booster Board polls are now open! Please go to our website and vote for your candidate for each of the Oakland Eagle Booster’s Board positions for the 2021 - 2022 school year. The election will run from March 29 - April 18. We will announce the new Board at the Booster’s Board meeting on April 19. Please note, only one vote is allowed per voter.
Oakland Spirit Wear
Upcoming Dates
4/5 - Full Day Schedule for all begins
4/5 - Full in-person instruction begins
4/14 - 17 - Materials Pick-up for Remote Students
4/20 - Booster's Fundraiser at Sammies
Oakland Elementary School
Principal
Lindsay Burns
Assistant Principal
Email: radams@antioch34.com
Website: https://www.antioch34.com/oakland
Location: 818 East Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: (847) 838 - 8601
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oakland-Elementary-School-353267618135380