Oak Ridge Family Focus
March 31st Edition
Welcome Back!
We hope you had a nice break and had plenty of quality time with the family! The weather has been warmer so hopefully you had a chance to open the windows or spend time outside.
As we return from break, we turn our attention towards state testing (grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th only). Please see our parent letter for more information regarding the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR).
Students will take one test per day. Each test is about 1 hour in length. Here is our schedule:
- Tuesday, April 9th: Math Test 1
- Wednesday, April 10th: Math Test 2
- Thursday, April 11th: Math Test 3
- Tuesday, April 16th: ELA Test 1
- Wednesday, April 17th: ELA Test 2
- Thursday, April 18th: Science Test 1 (5th grade only)
If your child will be absent on any of these days, please call the office at 708-598-5743 to let us know. It is important that students are getting plenty of rest and sleep over the course of these two weeks. Our students have learned SO much this year, and we are extremely excited for them to show off all they know!
Car Drop Off & Pick Up
Please remember there is no parking allowed on W. Taos Drive (one block south of Oak Ridge Elementary) while picking up or dropping off students at school. As always, we appreciate your help in ensuring our students are safe during arrival and dismissal times.
Breakfast & Lunch Options
Is your child taking advantage of the nutritious breakfast and lunches at school? If your child is eligible for free or reduced breakfast/lunch, he or she may not be participating. Please see this parent letter and speak with your child to ensure he or she is eating their healthy meal every day!
5th Grade Parents
- School Physical and Dental packets for 6th grade went home last week. Please return those forms to Oak Ridge by May 24th.
- For all 5th graders attending Conrady next year, please see this flyer about upcoming summer camps. Register quickly to ensure your spot!
Welcome back!
Beth Reich, Principal
Kevin Buscemi, Assistant Principal
Events This Week
Monday, April 1st
Willy Wonka Kids Rehearsal at Oak Ridge (7-8am)
Tuesday, April 2nd
Willy Wonka Kids Rehearsal at Oak Ridge (7-8am)
Chorus Practice (3-4pm)
Running Club Practice (3-4pm)
Wednesday, April 3rd
Early Dismissal at 1:30pm (Team Day)
No After School Activities
Thursday, April 4th
Willy Wonka Rehearsal (7-8am)
Music Club (3-4pm)
Running Club Practice (3-4pm)
Friday, April 5th
Quarter 3 Report Cards Available Online
*see here how to access online
This Week's Breakfast Menu
This Week's Lunch Menu
Upcoming Dates
Dates during April 8th-26th
Students take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) for ELA & Math
Friday, April 19th
No School
Monday, April 22nd
No School
Friday, April 26th
Quarter 4 Progress Reports Distributed
Wednesday, May 1st
Early Dismissal at 1:30pm (Team Day)
Monday, May 27th
No School (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, June 4th
Last Day of School!
See the Oak Ridge calendar for additional events
Upcoming Event for Students with Special Disabilities
On Sunday, April 7th, the Oak Lawn Children's Museum will be hosting an Easter Egg hunt for students with special needs. Please see their flyer for additional information.
Morning Drop Off & Absence Procedures
Morning Drop Off
Morning Drop Off is 8:15 - 8:25am. Staff and students need to be in class by 8:30am to start their day. Starting at 8:30am and later, students need to be dropped off in the front of school and signed in at the main office.
Absences
If you're child will be absent from school, please call the absentee line at 708-598-5743. The phone line is available 24 hours a day to report any upcoming absence.
Reading 20 minutes a day will go a long way!
PTA
PBIS
Oak Ridge Elementary School
Website: https://www.npd117.net/oakridge
Location: 8791 West 103rd Street, Palos Hills, IL, USA
Phone: 708-598-5713
Twitter: @OakRidgeNPD117