News and events
November 4, 2022
A message from the principal
Our character trait for November is gratitude. Oxbow Creek students will spend time, throughout the month, focusing on lessons of gratitude and learning about how gratitude impacts others. It's easy to focus on things we aren't happy about or things we wish were different. Thinking and talking about things we are grateful for can change how we see things and how others see us. Just think about how sharing messages of gratitude might change how your child views our world. Instead of pointing out how frustrating something is, talk to your child about the things you appreciate. Ask your child what he/she is grateful for and work on finding ways to show gratitude toward others. You might be amazed to see how your child responds and how it makes you feel! I appreciate partnering with you and I am so grateful for the support you provide to our staff here at Oxbow.
Missy Monson
Principal
Friendly Reminders
- Tues., 11/8 - NO SCHOOL, staff Development
- Wed., Thurs., Fri., 11/23 - 11/25 - NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
- Fri., 12/2 - NO SCHOOL, Staff Planning
- Mon., 12/5 - NO SCHOOL Staff Development
- Fri., 12/23 - Mon., 1/2/2023 - NO SCHOOL, Winter Break
Scooter World & Math Night Open House, Nov. 17th
Come to Oxbow Creek's "Ohana" Scooter World and Math Night Open House (Ohana is Hawaiian for family). OnThursday, November 17th from 4:30-6:30pm. Activities include: math games, scooter world, selfie station, estimation jars and a snack. All activities are free and funded by the Oxbow Creek PTO. We will be putting the finishing touches on our event right up until we open our doors for you at 4:30pm. We hope to see you there.
Thursday, November 17th, 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: Oxbow Creek Cafeteria
This is a Parent and Student event!
Please RSVP so we have enough materials using this google form
Update from Oxbow Creek's Phy Ed Dept.
Coming Soon… Scooter World Nov. 14th-22nd
Please look for more information regarding our Scooter world “Ohana - A Hawaiian Rollercoaster Ride.” We will need your help to decorate the gym with artwork. Throughout November, third through fifth graders will be working on volleyball skills, scooter training and lastly scooter world. The kindergarten through second graders will be working on the parachute, scooter training and then scooter world. Come check out our Open House on November 17th from 4:30-6:30. We hope to see you there!
A few reminders for this month:
Remember to wear your tennis shoes on PE days.
If you have long hair bring a hair tie or scrunchies.
Bring Hawaiian artwork by Wednesday November 9th.
Mrs. Collison & Mr. Masloski
Veteran's Day Celebration, Nov. 11th
In recognition of Veterans' Day on November 11, we want to take time to honor those men and women who have served or are currently serving our country in the military. Below is a list of activities that we have planned:
- A name tag will be sent home with each student for you to honor the veterans in your life. The students should wear the name tags to school on Friday, November 11.
- If you have a digital copy of a picture of any of those people you want to honor - and you are willing to share them with us - we'd like to create a slideshow of our heroes and put it on our YouTube channel. You can send an electronic (.jpg) copy of the picture(s) to our tech para - Carter Masloski - by using his email address Carter.Masloski@ahschools.us . We'll download the pictures and include them in our slideshow.
- Grade 5 students will participate in a ceremonial flag-raising on Friday, Nov. 11 at 9:30 am and we will record and post that event. Veterans and those currently serving are welcome to attend the brief flag raising. We hope the day is a true celebration of our veterans and hope all of our students acquire a better understanding of what our veterans mean to our country.
- Veterans and active serving military are welcome to have lunch on us! (Bring your license and have parents call the school giving permission). Please wear your uniform, as it leaves quite an impression.
Oxbow's Annual Food Drive, Nov. 14-22
We'll be holding our annual food drive from Nov. 14 - 22 this year. Students are encouraged to bring in items to their classroom at any time during that time frame. This year we will be donating items to CEAP, a food shelf/social service agency that serves the cities of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center and Champlin (east of 169), and surrounding cities. In the month of August, they served over 1600 families with over 2000 visits, and over 14,000 pounds of food. They are mostly in need of non-perishable food items.
Our word of the month for November is Gratitude and we are grateful for the contributions that are made from our school families for those in need. We are grateful for the compassion, kindness, caring and generosity from so many. It's a great tradition.
Volunteer Information
Oxbow Creek loves Volunteers! Please visit our school’s website to complete your Volunteer application and Criminal Record History Release.
Did you know? We have up to 25 volunteers that come in every week to help with a variety of tasks. We really appreciate these amazing volunteers! You can be part of this group, see the links to volunteer opportunities below!
Volunteer Opportunities
Scooter World: Each year the Phy Ed Department transforms the gymnasium for a week of scooter fun. We will need help decorating the gym to make this week exciting for the students! Sign up here: Scooter World We will be hosting a scooter world open house in conjunction with our PTO math night on Thursday, November 17th from 4:30-6:30pm. We can’t wait to see you there!
Spirit Wear: If you would like to order Oxbow Creek Spirit Wear please visit http://www.rambow.com/ and enter our Store Code: Oxbow. Online ordering ends on 11/11 and orders will arrive prior to winter break.
Talent Development/Enrichment: Have you ever thought about working with students in small group setting? Talent Development/Enrichment groups are forming now! Contact your classroom teacher for more information or email Alece at Alece.Henderson@ahschools.us
Holiday Gift Shop: This event is on December 8th from 4:30-7:30pm and is a chance for students to secretly shop with an elf for gifts for their loved ones. All gifts are under $13 and will be gift wrapped for your student. We need 3-4 more volunteers to join our planning committee, email me if you’re interested! Many additional volunteers are needed to make this event run, sign up to volunteer here: Holiday Gift Shop
Weekly Teams: A team of volunteers comes in on a weekly basis to help with copying, miscellaneous or last minute tasks. This team of volunteers are so important and an invaluable resource! You can volunteer once a month, once a week or once in a while! Sign up to Volunteer in the Office or Sign up for Teacher Support
Yearbook: Please share photos you have taken with the yearbook staff! Email them to oxbowyearbook@gmail.com. Include any information available such as grade, classroom and event.
Effortless Fundraising!
Shop on Amazon Smile (https://smile.amazon.com/) to benefit Oxbow Creek by searching for Oxbow Creek Home & School Association.
Haley Belongia
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Oxbow Creek Elementary
763-506-3830
Items to Note
- November 17th is "Give to the Max Day" in Minnesota. You can give directly to Oxbow Creek! Remember, any donations made today until November 18th will automatically count toward "Give to the Max Day." The funds come directly to Oxbow Creek to help buy supplies and fund field trips for students in need.
- Thanks to all of you who supported our conference dinner for teachers this fall, too! Our staff felt greatly appreciated by our parents - and they were certainly well fed!
- Cold weather is approaching. Please send your child to school dressed appropriately. Be certain your child has a coat, hat and mittens. Students go outside for recess if the temperature is above 0 degrees. If you are in need of winter clothing, we have donations of gently used items that can be given to your child. Please contact the school office.
- Dropping off items students forgot to bring? We will email the teacher, but will not call into the room during instruction time. If an item is for lunch or for winter recess, we will attempt to get those to the class if they are not picked up in a timely manner.
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