Oak Crest Family Tiger Topics
April 22, 2022
Happy Friday! We had one day this week that felt like spring!! That is more than usual! I hope the sun starts to shine and things warm up, because we have a lot to celebrate and many great events coming this May! We only have 5 weeks of school left, things are going to move fast!
Next week, all Oak Crest students will be taking the Math MCA tests. Please continue to ensure your child is ready to come to school and perform their best. You can help by encouraging a positive attitude, instilling confidence, and a slow focused approach to testing. Our biggest challenge is kids trying to quickly finish. A great breakfast and a good night's sleep are also a game changer for kids! We will do great!
Enjoy the weekend!
Ben Tressel
Oak Crest Principal
Upcoming Events
Mon April 25th (Day 4), T 26th (Day 1), W 27th (Day 2), Th 28th (Day 3), F 29th (Day 4)
- April 25-28 MCA Math- all grades
- April 28 - 6:30pm - Band Concert
- May 4 - 2nd Grade Visitors from Chatfield
- May 6 - All School Meeting
- May 6 - 5K Run 1-3pm
- May 9 - Author Visit
- May 9-13 - OC Multicultural Week
- May 11-13 Book Fair
- May 11 - REACH Genius Hour Fair
- May 12 - 3rd Grade Field Trip - Children's Theater & Three Rivers Park
- May 13 - 4th Grade Influential American Conference
- May 13 - Ice Cream Social - 6:30pm @ Oak Crest
- May 16 - Scott Carver Garden Day (All Grades)
- May 17 - 4th Grade Kindness Retreat with HS Honors Society
- May 17 - 3rd grade Science Fair (2:10 @ cafeteria)
- May 18 - 3rd / 4th Track & Field Day
- May 19 - 4th Grade Field trip (Ney Center)
- May 19 - 3rd Grade Water Day
- May 19 - 6th Grade History Field Trip
- May 20 - 5th / 6th Track & Field Day
- May 23 - 6th Grade Field Trip to State Capitol
- May 24 - 5th Grade Field Trip (Skateville)
- May 24 - 3rd Grade Bowling Trip
- May 26 - All School Meeting (TBD), 6th Graduation (am), Picnic Lunch
TIGER TARGET: I can take my time.
Award winning author Mary Bleckwehl will meet with OC students on Monday May 9.
May 2-6 is Teacher Appreciation Week
Our teachers at Oak Crest are incredible! If you want to recognize or thank your child's teacher this is a great time to do so! I encourage personal notes from parents and/or students as a great way to show gratitude!
Reminder that Summer School Registration closes on April 30 for those students invited.
Support our School Garden Project on May 16
On May 16, we are having a gardening event in partnership with Scott Carver County. Each OC student will have the chance to learn a little bit about plants from a master gardener. Then they will contribute to the planting of our vegetable gardens behind our school.
We are looking for families to donate plants and/or seeds to this event. Please use this form to see what types of vegetables we are looking to collect and pledge a donation. Donations will be collected on May 13, the Friday before the event. One suggestion is that students may choose to start growing seeds in advance at home, and then we will transfer them to the garden at school.
Use this link to donate:
Thank you Dale Giles and Anna Bruellman!
Friday the 29th we are celebrating two Oak Crest Tigers that are moving on from our school.
Anna Bruellman covered beautifully for Amy Stolee for the last 4 months in 5th grade. Her ability to step in to a new school, mid-year, and keep momentum and learning going is a testament to her professionalism and abilities as an educator. We were fortunate to have her on our team this year!
Candy Bar Sales Awards
The following classes earned a popcorn party because they were one of the top 3 classes!
- 47 boxes sold - Golio's 3rd Grade
- 40 boxes sold - Provancha's 5th Grade
- 39 boxes sold - Vanthournout & Kalal's 4th Grades (tie)
The top 10 individual earners will be notified directly next week and will get to celebrate with a pizza party with Mr. Tressel.
The school wide reward of a new "RED" hair color for Mr. Tressel will take place next Friday!