October News

It's hard to believe it's October already! This month will be filled with fun and learning as we have our first grade-level performance of the year, celebrate Red Ribbon Week, host parent/teacher conferences, and bring Fall Festival back to Oak Creek. These events provide many opportunities for family engagement, and I look forward to you joining us on campus.

Sincerely,

Valerie Harari

Principal

Oak Creek Elementary

Safety of all students and staff remains our number one priority. To assist with this, please remember that the side loop is for busses, daycare vans, and those dropping off students with a visible disabled placard. All others should go through the main car line. The parking spaces in the side lot are designated for staff members. Please utilize the front lot when you need to park and walk students into the building. Also, please be mindful of homeowners in the neighborhoods as we have had many reach out with concerns of parked cars blocking driveways and streets.

Any student who arrives after the 7:35 bell will need to be checked in to the front office by a parent or guardian. When the bell rings, the gate on the side of the building will be closed and a sign will be posted letting you know that you will need to park and check your child in to the office.

As we continue to grow, our parking lots are getting full. The side lot is designated staff parking. Visitors and those who need to park to bring students into the building should use the front lot. Please keep in mind that designated disabled parking spots are only to be used by individuals who have a visible disabled placard or license plate. All others will be asked to move their vehicle.

Students and parents may determine personal attire and grooming standards, provided they comply with the district guidelines. These guidelines will be strictly enforced by all Oak Creek staff members. Students who are not in compliance with the district guidelines will be required to change. The full student dress code can be found here.

Please note:

• Hairstyles/color should be appropriate
• Accessories depicting animal-like characteristics are not allowed
• Shorts, skirts and dresses should be no shorter than mid-thigh
• Hats and hoods are not allowed to be worn in the building
• Temporary tattoos and body painting is to be covered or removed

As noted in the District Handbook, electronic devices are to be turned off and stored in backpacks during the school day.

1st offense: Reminder

2nd offense: Device held by teacher for parent pick-up

We have students with severe food allergies who need access to an allergy friendly table at lunch. These tables are marked in the cafeteria and in the hallway at large events. Please only use these tables if you are needing access to an allergy friendly seating area.

This year we have our Oak Creek one pager. This is a one stop shop for important information that you may need throughout the year such as district safety protocols, background check information, and and free/reduced lunch just to name a few. By clicking here you will be directed to both pages of the one pager.

Hello Future Hallway Heroes,

It was great meeting many of you at the Hallway Hero Kickoff. Please use the Signup Genius to select the day(s) you would like to volunteer. Please remember to tell me what times you are available and if there is something specific I need to know when creating your schedule. For example, I am available from 7:15-10:00 and would only like to do safety checks or I am available from 7:15-3:30 and would love to help in any way possible. Please email Danielle.Trump@comalisd.org if you have any questions.

Sign up for the next round of Community Education classes here!

Please be sure to bring your coupon and have a completed background check. A SignUp Genius has been created as a way to RSVP for the date you would like to attend. This will allow us to streamline the check-in process. Please feel free to call the front office if you have any questions.

Please submit your RSVP before 7:00 AM on the day you plan to attend.

Lunch/Recess Schedule

Kindergarten 10:45-11:15 (Lunch) 12:45-1:15*(Recess)

First Grade 11:10-11:40 (Lunch) 11:40-12:10 (Recess)

Second Grade 11:20-11:50 (Lunch) 11:50-12:20 (Recess)

Third Grade 12:20-12:50 (Lunch) 12:50-1:20 (Recess)

Fourth Grade 12:50-1:20 (Lunch) 12:20-12:50 (Recess)

Fifth Grade 11:50-12:20 (Lunch) 11:20-11:50 (Recess)

**Since Kindergarten lunch and recess do not occur back to back, you have

the option to read/participate in an activity with your child for 30 minutes

after their lunch, or you are welcome to come back for recess during their

scheduled time.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Not yet a member? Be sure to register your child as a member by Friday, October 7 to participate in this month's meeting. Click on the link to sign your child up as a member, or purchase a combo that includes this year's spirit shirt with the purchase of a membership.

K/1 - Tuesday, October 11

2/3 - Wednesday, October 12

4/5 - Thursday, October 13

Join us at McDonald's on Highway 46 for McTeacher Night! All proceeds from the sale of cookies will go directly to Oak Creek PTA. We can't wait to see you there!

Do you have questions about Dyslexia? Join us on October 18th to learn more.

Join us at 5:30 in the cafeteria for the first General PTA meeting of the year followed by an AMAZING performance by our fifth graders. Family Fitness Night in the gym will complete the evening. See you there!

Get ready for some fun as we celebrate Saying No to Drugs!

We are excited to host our first Book Fair of the year. More details to come.

We will have two-hour early release (1:10 pm) on these two days for parent/teacher conferences. Your child's teacher will be reaching out to schedule your conference time.

If you would like to volunteer with OCES PTA, please join the PTA at

https://oak-creek-elementary-pta.square.site/s/shop

and complete your background check at https://www2.comalisd.org/Volunteer/Volunteer_Form.asp.

We would love to have you!

Whenever you have any questions or concerns, we are here for you!

Mrs. Harari, Principal

valerie.harari@comalisd.org

Ms. Bagley, Assistant Principal

keri.bagley@comalisd.org

Mrs. Darden, Assistant Principal

danielle.darden@comalisd.org

Facebook: CISD Oak Creek Elementary

Website: https://oces.comalisd.org/