Oakland Elementary School
Rockin' Through the School Year!
11.5.21
Hello Oakland Families,
We hope that this finds you all healthy and well!
Don't forget to set your clocks back this weekend! Please see below for information regarding the coming weeks. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Adams - Principal
Lindsay Burns - Assistant Principal
Student Council News
Student Council Officers
President: Kylie P.
Vice-President: Izzy T.
Secretary: Camy L.
Treasurer: Charlee S.
Historian: Addie H.
Student Council Blanket Fundraiser
Student Council is partnering with Penny’s Purpose to support their mission to “learn to give, even when blessed with less.” Our goal is to raise money to purchase blanket kits or collect new blankets to help “Blanket Others in Kindness.”
We will be collecting monetary donations from November 8-18th. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every family could send $1.00 or more to support wrapping others in kindness! Students may bring in an envelope labeled Blanket Drive. We will also have a donation box available at Student/Family Conferences.
In addition, families can also donate new blankets (i.e., twin, full or no-sew) until December 15th. The classroom who raises the most money or provides the most blankets will receive a special reward! If you have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Higginbotham or Mrs. Verner.
All blankets will be sent to local charities. Here is the organization's website if you would like to learn more: https://thepennyspurpose.org/
Please check out the video below from some of our student council members for more information!
Socktober Thank You from Ms. Campbell's Class
Coin Challenge for our Book Fair
Yoga Club
Diversity Club
Mission: To promote awareness of all and to celebrate diverse cultures
Who: 4th and 5th grade students (Max #: 25)
What: Our club's goal is to have fun through learning about cultures, celebrating our own, and connecting learning with literature and project-based learning.
When: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:30 - 4:15
The club will begin on Nov. 30th - May 3rd
Advisors: Julie Higginbotham and Ivan Munoz
If your child is interested in joining, please check out this form:
Student / Family Conferences
If you have not reached out to your child's teacher yet, please do so to secure your time or call the Oakland office to schedule. Additionally, please make sure to let your child's teacher know if you plan to attend in-person or on Zoom.
These days will be EARLY RELEASE Days - dismissal is at 2:35 pm.
Tuesday, November, 16th (conferences)
Wednesday, November 17th (regular early release)
Thursday, November 18th (conferences)
Scholastic Book Fair
Boosters Info
👍🏻 THANK YOU to the Booster families that donated to make the October Staff Appreciation luncheon a success!! Your support is greatly appreciated!
Nov 7th -> Last day to order spirit wear
Should be delivered the week of Nov 29th
https://oakland2021.itemorder.com/sale
😋 Nov 11th -> Butter Braid pickup
4:30-6:30 at Oakland front sidewalk
🍕 Every Wednesday is November is Oakland night at Ron & Pats pizza shack
11am-8pm
Used code EAGLES when ordering
📚 Sign up to volunteer at the Book Fair:
💙 Nov 29th -> Booster Meeting
6:00pm in Oakland Library or via Zoom
Veteran's Day
We appreciate your assistance in helping us to honor all of our Oakland Extended Family that have served.
Poinsettia Fundraiser for Band and Orchestra Boosters
It's that time of year to start thinking about holiday decorating and gifts! What better way to get started than to purchase poinsettias through Band and Orchestra Boosters?
You can make a purchase through the following link until November 12th.
Poinsettias will need to be picked up from AUGS Tuesday, December 7th from 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Thank you as always for all your support!
Special Presentation
Extra Masks
Extra Clothes
Lunch Menus
November
Gordon Food Service is having supply chain issues and the menu is subject to change based on availability. A main menu is posted on the Food Service Page and on each school’s website. There is a weekly update on each school’s website every Friday to show what is on the menu for the following week.
Next Week's Lunch Menu:
Mon - Cheese Bosco Sticks with Marinara
Tue - Cheese Pizza
Wed - Sunbutter + Jelly Sandwich
Thur - Chicken
Fri - Salisbury Steakburger
Upcoming Dates
11/8 - 11/12 Coin Challenge
11/11 Butter Braid Pick-Up; 5th grade concert video sent out
11/12 Farmer Day; Report Cards Sent via email
11/15 - 19 Book Fair
11/16 Student / Family Conferences (Early Release - 2:35 pm)
11/17 Early Release - 2:35 pm
11/18 Student / Family Conferences (Early Release - 2:35 pm)
11/19 Oakland Spirit Day
11/22 - 26 Fall Break: No School
Information from our District Office
Teaching and Learning Department
Honoring approximations and nudging development are universal learning principles that make learning easier and more enjoyable.
Human Resources Department
With the holidays fast approaching, the IDPH has released the Holiday Season Safety Guidance: Holiday Guidance
Business Department
All fees are due and late fees have been assessed, unless you are on a payment plan. Should you have questions or concerns, please contact Cheryl at cmasnova@antioch 34.com or Maria at mtretofrench@antioch34.com.
Gordon Food Service is having supply chain issues and the menu is subject to change based on availability. A main menu is posted on the Food Service Page and on each school’s website. There is a weekly update on each school’s website every Friday to show what is on the menu for the following week.
Technology Department
iPad Pictures and Videos
A large percent of pictures and videos on student iPads appear to be non-school related. Please encourage students to delete personal videos and pictures from their iPad on a regular basis. Then, delete them from the deleted folder to free up space on the device.
Oakland Elementary School
Principal
Lindsay Burns
Assistant Principal
Email: radams@antioch34.com
Website: https://www.antioch34.com/oakland
Location: 818 East Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Phone: (847) 838 - 8601
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oakland-Elementary-School-353267618135380