Welcome to Kindergarten at OHE
2022-2023
Office main line: 913-239-6900 Attendance: 913-239-6905 Nurse: 913-239-6913
Facts about Oak Hill!
- Opened in 1987
- approximately 460 kids grades K-5
- Mascot is the Hawk
- Colors are Blue and Red
- Our students go to Oxford Middle School and Blue Valley Northwest High School
Virtual Tour of Oak Hill
A Day in the Life of an OHE Kindergartner
8:25 Arrival
8:45 Makerspace
9:00 Morning Meeting
9:15 Math
9:45 Reading
10:30 Recess
11:00 Lunch
11:45 Afternoon Meeting
12:00 Writing
12:15 Recess
12:30 Small groups
1:30 Science/Social Studies
2:00 Snack
2:30 Specials
3:30 Pack Up/Dismissal
Current Kindergarten Teachers
How can I best prepare my child for Kindergarten?
- Read to/with your child everyday
- Limit screen time!
- Provide many opportunities for unstructured social interactions with peers
- Practice socially appropriate behaviors: following directions, manners, having conversation, eye contact, personal space
- Engage children with board games, songs read-aloud time and conversations to strengthen verbal abilities and lengthens ability to attend to a task
- Provide opportunities for fine motor practice (ex. use crayons, markers, scissors, play dough, puzzles, practice writing their name)
- Encourage independence: dress themselves, use restroom independently, tying shoes, zipping coats, opening snack bags, etc.
- Practice flexibility and transitioning from one activity to another
Arrival and Dismissal
Arrival
Students can arrive to school as a walker, car rider, bus rider, daycare transportation or Ycare.
*We do not allow students to bike to school due to our proximity to Switzer*
The doors open at 8:25 am.
No students can arrive prior to 8:25 am unless they are signed up for Ycare (information below).
Bus information
The Durham bus company is a separate entity from the Blue Valley School District.
If you are desiring to have your student use the bus for transportation you need to go through the bus company Durham School Services to register your student for the bus.
On the website you can also register for bus alerts once you learn what bus route your student will be on. Durham communicates through email about pick up and drop off time and location.
Kindergarten Bus Registration
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Registration will open May 1, 2022.
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Student ID number is required to register.
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Register online or print and return the paper form.
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Early registration discounts are available for anyone completing registration before July 1st.
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Registration must be completed by July 21, 2022 to be guaranteed a bus on the first day of school. On-line registration closed on July 21, 2022.
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If you live OVER 2.5 miles from school your student’s bus ride is free.
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Bus tracker is available to watch your bus move through route.
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Textcaster sign up is available to receive text alerts regarding your student’s bus; delays, changes, etc.
Durham School Services
Blue Valley School District
7321 W 135th St
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913)681-2492 Admin6700@durhamschoolservices.com
Touch-A-Bus on May 7, 2022, 9:00 am-11:00 am at Hilltop Early Learning Center, 7700 W 143rd St, Overland Park, KS 66223. Students can tour a school bus and meet a driver.
Ycare
Ycare is before and after school care that is offered by the YMCA at Oak Hill. It is a separate entity from the school district. It is available starting at 7 am, and the latest pick up is 6 pm. You must sign up and register prior to school starting.
You can sign up here: https://kansascityymca.org/programs/before-and-after-school/y-club-locations/blue-valley
School dismisses at 3:40 pm.
We will ask you in the fall how you want your student dismissed; walker, car rider, bus, Ycare, or daycare bus.
Lunch at OHE
School Supplies
They will be delivered to school with your student's name on it! This is a convenient way to order supplies, and also a fundraiser for the PTO!
School supply lists for 2022-2023 can be found here: OHE School Supply List 2022-2023
Nut Safer
Nut products are allowed in the Cafe during lunchtime. We offer nut safer seating in the lunchroom as tables where nut products are not allowed.
District Calendar
Peach Jar Community Flyers
All Blue Valley families with an email address on file in the district will automatically receive Peachjar eflyers to their inbox. Peachjar is used exclusively for distribution of district-approved flyers from the community. Your email address will not be shared or used for any other purpose. For more information, check out the Parent FAQs.
If you would like to "opt-out" of receiving eflyers, simply click unsubscribe at the bottom of the Peachjar email.
Health Corner
If your student will require prescription medications to be given during school hours the medication should be brought to the health room in the original package with the student name, medication, dosage and frequency. An order from a physician must also be supplied.
All forms that you may need are listed on the Blue Valley Health Services website. https://www.bluevalleyk12.org/health
I look forward to meeting all our new students. Please reach out to me if you have any questions.
Nurse Alli
Kindergarten Orientation
Wednesday, August 17th - Kindergarten Orientation
Kindergarten Orientation Sign Up Sheet
On the first day of school, Aug. 17, 2022, we invite all kindergarten students to take part in Kindergarten Orientation Day. The day will have a modified schedule, which will allow kindergarten teachers to meet with students in small groups throughout the day and provide a comforting transition to school.
During the orientation, your child will:
Meet your teacher
Become familiar with classroom routines and expectations
Get to know new friends and families
Take pictures
Calm any kindergarten fears or anxieties (for students and parents)
Families are asked to sign up for one of three sessions, each lasting approximately an hour.
Please note on Aug. 17 there will not be bus service or lunch provided for kindergarten students. Aug. 18 will be a regular school day for all students.
Oak Hill PTO welcomes you!
PTO Kinder Family Buddy Program
Office Contact Information
Megan Maresh-Principal
Email: mmaresh@bluevalleyk12.org
Website: www.bluevalleyk12.org/ohe
Phone: 913-239-6900
Twitter: @OHEMaresh
Alli Wiles, RN, BSN School Nurse
Email: awiles@bluevalleyk12.org
Phone: 913-239-6913
Nicole Lobell - School Counselor
Email: nalobell@bluevalleyk12.org
Phone: 913-239-6917
Michelle Cohee and Ann Clark
Email: ohe-admins@bluevalleyk12.org
Phone: 913-239-6900