Updates from Mrs. Froning
February 7, 2021
Reminder: 3:00 pm Dismissal EVERY Friday
Upcoming Dates:
February is Black History Month
- Student Count Day
Friday, February 12
- Learning Path Selection form must be submitted 5:00 pm.
Monday, February 15 - Friday, February 19
- Mid-Winter Break-No School
Prior to completing the form, please note:
- Making a change of pathway may be disruptive to your child’s education.
- Pacing from teacher to teacher may be different.
- Class sizes in all pathways will probably increase.
- The more families that choose a new pathway, the more teacher changes there will be, (although we will try to keep the changing of teachers at a minimum).
- This is the last time elementary parents will have a chance to make a pathway change this year.
- All parents must complete the learning path selection form.
Owl Pick Up Safety Reminders
1. Car numbers MUST be visible at all times.
2. Follow the directions of the staff, pulling up as far a possible allow for the maximum number of cars along the pick up area.
3. Refrain from using your cell phone or other things that may distract you during is busy time.
Recess Reminders
A Brief Overview of Black History Month
A Brief Overview of Black History Month
Black History Month officially began in 1976, when President Gerald R. Ford asked Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." Every year since then, every American president has dedicated February as African American History Month.
The first celebration of African American contributions to the United States was established by the historian Carter G. Woodson. The event was held in February 1926 and was called Negro History Week. The week in February included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (February 12, 1809) and Frederick Douglass (born in February 1818). Over the years, more Americans, black and white, joined the celebrations each February. In the 1960s, the civil rights movement further emphasized the impact of African Americans in American culture and throughout United States history.
Morning Announcements
Fredrick Douglas
Mae Jamison
Nelson Mandela
Misty Copeland
Celebrate with Children's Books!
Who Was Rosa Parks?
By Yona Zeldis McDonough
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
By Doreen Rappaport
Teammates
By Peter Golenbock
Lasagna Love!
Lasagna Love is a national non-profit organization helping families now in the Detroit Metro that I recently partnered with. A whole bunch of awesome people are making and delivering home-cooked lasagnas for families who are struggling as a result of the pandemic. Lost childcare, lost income, lost sanity… whatever the situation may be. One meal isn’t going to change the world, but it may change a day.
Request a meal. If your family needs a meal, or you know a family that does please log on to www.lasagnalove.org/ to submit your name and be matched with a lasagna chef. Or, you can choose to nominate another family. Your cook will then message you with a delivery time and there you have it! A home cooked meal, delivered to your door. It’s a free meal, made with love, no strings attached.
Spread the word! Please share with your friends, family and acquaintances so we can reach as many families as possible.
Lifetouch Picture Re-Take Day
If you have other questions regarding school pictures please contact Lifetouch:
800-736-4753
A Message for K- 3rd Grade Families
This week: meet Dr. Nikki O'Donnell, M.A., L.L.P Viewpoint Psychology and Wellness
Update from Prime Time Care
Prime Time Care will be open as long as school is in session at your school and we have at least 5 students registered per day.
If you have not already registered please visit the website at https://wlcsd.org/programs/prime-time-care/.
Full instructions will be available.
For questions, please email kathybirdseye@wlcsd.org.
IMPORTANT Update regarding COVID 19 Reminders
Per the Daily Screener (found below) please note that the Oakland County Health Department recommends consulting your child’s medical provider and getting them tested for COVID-19 if they present with one symptom from #1 and/or two symptoms from #2.
Your child may return to school with proof of a negative PCR test or a doctor’s note stating the student is cleared to return or after they have been home for 10 days after the start of their symptoms and have been fever free for over 24 hours without fever reducing medications.
If your student is not attending school due to suspected COVID-19, all household members/siblings should also be staying home. To return to school, we need proof/documentation of a negative PCR test result or documentation from a doctor clearly stating your student is able to return to school less than 10 days after having symptoms suggestive of COVID-19. Note: A verbal notification of a negative test result is not acceptable. A rapid negative test result is not acceptable.
Valentine's Day Classroom Celebrations
Dropping Off Items at School
INCOMING KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION - SAVE THE DATE
Please save the date to attend Kindergarten Orientation: March 2 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom.
Again, parents will be given access to the district orientation video and a Google Form to share contact information and questions in advance of this event. Administration and our current Kindergarten team will attend the March 2 evening to share the typical Kindergarten day and answer any questions that parents pose. Thank you for saving this date as it is an important virtual event for our families. More information come as we get closer to the date!
Chromebook Distribution
Oakley Park Family Directory
Food Resources
Hospitality House
2075 E. West Maple
Suite B204
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Call: 248-960-9975
Walled Lake Missionary
1795 North Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI 48390
Call: 248-624-2595
Open Door Outreach
7170 Cooley Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
Call: 248-360-2930
Oakland Hope
373 Summit Drive
Waterford, MI 48328
Call: 248-309-3658
Our Daily Bread
1360 N Hickory Ridge Trail
Milford, MI 48380
Call: 248-685-3520
IMPORTANT: School Bell Times
Oakley Park will remain on the following bell schedule for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year:
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
1/2 Day Dismissal Time: 12:25 pm
Students arriving after 9:00 am must be signed in by a parent/adult and will be marked tardy.
Our lobby will be open to parents/adults signing out students beginning at 3:40 pm.
Contact Information
Karen Clark, Principal Secretary
Kim Waling, Building Secretary
Main Office: 248-956-4100
Attendance Line: 248-956-4190
Email: kristinfroning@wlcsd.org
Website: http://wlcsd.org/schools/elementary/oakley-park/
Location: 2015 Oakley Park Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-4100
Twitter: @OakleyPark1