Parent Press
Week of 10/17-10/21
Weekly Overview
Monday, October 17
Day 1
- BOE Meeting @ 7:00 pm, WDMS library
Tuesday, October 18
Day 2
Wednesday, October 19
Day 3
- Unity Day- Wear orange
- District test to our emergency communication
Thursday, October 20
Day 4
Friday, October 21
Day 1
- Preschool Trike-A-Thon, 10:00-10:30 am (see attached flyer below)
Preschool Trike-a-Thon
Permission slips are now due. If you haven’t turned your child’s permission slip in yet, please do so ASAP or they will not be able to participate.
The easiest way to begin collecting donations is to create an online fundraising page that can be shared through email or social media.
To find Oakview's fundraising page, go www.stjude.org/trike
Click Find Your School
Type in Oakview and Search
Click the Oakview Elementary School event page
Click Register
Donation checks are also accepted and will be due on October 21st. Checks should made payable to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
It is VERY IMPORTANT that the child’s bike and helmet are labeled with your child’s name and teacher name. Painters tape and masking tape works great. Bike and helmet drop off will be at Oakview beginning at 7:00am on Friday, October 21st at the front entrance of the school. All items must arrive by 9:25 that morning.
Test of the District Emergency Communications
The West Deptford School District will conduct a test of our emergency communication system for all families and staff on October 19, 2022. Please anticipate receiving an email, text, and phone call on this day to confirm the various forms of information our district has on file. In the event, you do not receive all three forms of communication (email, text, and phone call) you will have the opportunity to update your information on a link that will be shared with families within the email and text as well as on the district website. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our information up-to-date and accurate.
2022-2023 GOVERNOR'S TEACHER RECOGNITION PROGRAM/EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Please review the attached documents regarding the 2022-2023 Governor’s Teacher Recognition Program/Educational Services Professionals Program.
The attached documents are:
- Eligibility Criteria: description form that reviews the criteria for licensed teachers (pre-K through grade 12) or educational services professionals Teacher of the Year Responsibilities. Click HERE for the link.
- Nomination Form: there will be one teacher winner and one educational services professional winner per building. Click HERE for the link.
If you would like to nominate a teacher or educational services professional, please submit the nomination to me by the end of the school day at 3 pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. I will respond to your nomination to confirm it is received. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our amazing staff!
WDES PTO
For the most up to date happenings and volunteering opportunities, follow WDES PTO on Facebook!
Spirit Wear Sale ends Sunday!
Showcase your EAGLE PRIDE with West Deptford Spirit wear! Our shop has something for everyone - prices start at just $14. Orders will be accepted through 10/16 for expected delivery around the end of October. Shop online here: https://bit.ly/WDESSpirit
Oakview Book Fair
Thank you for an amazing book fair week and Family Night!
Charleston Wrap
Now through November 14th, we’re running a Charleston Wrap fundraiser. Online ordered Items ship as soon as they're ordered. Paper order forms are due back to school by 11/14. With over 2,500 gift ideas there is something for everyone on your holiday gift list! Register online today at www.registercw.com: Green-Fields ID: 17010, Red Bank ID: 17009, Oakview ID: 17011
WDES Promo code for Minted now Live!
From graduation invites, birth announcements, holiday cards and more – shopping through Minted for every occasion earns 15% of the proceeds from each sale back to West Deptford Elementary Schools. The best part is – you save 20% with our promo code! Use code FUNDRAISEWESTDEPTFORD at checkout to save!
Joe Corbi’s Pickup
Save the date! Joe Corbi’s pickup will be Thursday, October 27th at Riverwinds Community Center Amphitheater from 3-6pm. Event details here: https://fb.me/e/2fywgAbwt
Weekly Reminders
Character Theme: Caring & Kindness
- October 24-28: Red Ribbon Week (see info below)
- October 26: PreK & K pumpkin pick at the OV Pumpkin Patch (shh, it's a surprise for the students)
- October 27: Grades 1 & 2 pumpkin pick at the OV Pumpkin Patch (shh, it's a surprise for the students)
- October 30: WDEA Trunk-or-Treat from 11:00-1:00 @ West Deptford High School (see flyer below)
- October 31: Halloween Parade (see flyer below)