In "Otter" News - Week #31
For the Week of 4/18 - 4/22
2021-2022 Yearbook Information
The Oakville Yearbook is now available to order.
The DEADLINE to order is Friday, April 22, 2022.
Please click here to order the yearbook.
For step-by-step instructions, click here.
We encourage you to purchase online, but if you prefer not to, please send payment with the below form filled out. Please contact Ms. Drake via email with any questions (jldrake@smcps.org).
SMCPS Academy Applications
The full press release can be viewed by clicking the link below.
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Office hours are 8:45 am - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday
P.A.W.S. Matrix
Top Level Info - Need-To-See for the Week Ahead
Student Schedule for Next Week (4/18 - 4/22)
A Week
Monday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- All SMCPS Schools and Offices Closed - No School for Students
Tuesday : 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- "Purple Up Day" - Miltary Childrens' Day - Wear purple to show your support for students whose families serve in our nation's branches of the military
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- Night of the Arts - Student artwork on display in addition to the Band, Strings. and Chorus Concert - 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria
- Book Fair open for students during the school day
- Book Fair open for families in conjunction with Night of the Arts (children must be accompanied by an adult) - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the Media Center
Friday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
- Book Fair open for students during the school day
- School Store open
Saturday: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- OES Beautification Day in conjunction with Earth Day
- Book Fair open for families (children must be accompanied by an adult)
Night of the Arts - April 21st
OES Beautification Day - April 23rd
Lunch Menu April 2022
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Next Level Info - Upcoming Events
Grandparent's and Special Friend's Day - May 13th
PTA Ledo's Spirit Night - May 17th
Click below for the SMCPS Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
Student Pictures
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Update from the Front Office
Employment Opportunities within SMCPS
SMCPS has multiple positions available to support our students and staff, including full-time and part-time positions in various areas. Employment opportunities can be found on the SMCPS website: https://www.smcps.org/hr/employment-opportunities
The Abacus Corporation provides part-time/temporary positions to support SMCPS as well. Various positions are also available through the Abacus Corporation and can be found on their website: https://www.abacuscorporation.com/find-jobs
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Update from the PTA
Small Actions Add Up to Big Benefits for Our School Community
Please consider using the following methods to help the PTA support our school community. These little actions could add up to big benefits!
Link Your Harris Teeter VIP Card to the OES PTA
Use the OES PTA AmazonSmile Account When Shopping on Amazon
Turn in Your Coca-Cola Product Bottle Caps
Check Out the New Way to Redeem Your Boxtops for OES
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Update from the Nurse
Nurse Frangenberg
FAQ:
When should I keep my child home from school?
- Fever >100.0, vomiting, diarrhea, or pink and crusty eyes
- Symptoms of COVID-19 like illness OR symptoms or an illness that do not resolve after home interventions
- Your child has been directed to quarantine by the local health department
What are COVID-19 like illness symptoms?
- New-onset of cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- New loss of taste or smell,
- Fever of 100.4 or higher
- Chills or shaking chills
- Muscle aches
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
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About Us
Email: lpdietz@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/oes/
Location: 26410 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 373-4365
Facebook: facebook.com/smcps.org
Twitter: @OES_smcps