Tiger Tales
Our Newsletter for Families of Oakdale Elementary 8-29-21
Greetings Oakdale Families!
Can you even believe that school starts this week?!!! While we all LOVE summer, we are excited to kick-off the 2021-22 school year. Oakdale's staff enjoyed meeting so many of our families at our Open House on Thursday. We are all delighted that each and every one of you are a part of our amazing learning community. We welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and look forward to working with you and your children.
If you were unable to attend, here is an electronic copy of our "To Do" Checklist to ensure you are ready for the start of the school year. One of the most important pieces of information we need from families is how their students will go home at the end of the day on the first day/week of school. If you have not shared that information with your teacher, please email that information to our main office (hmolitoris@isd622.org) and your classroom teacher by tomorrow morning. Thank you!
First Day of School
Grades 1-5 begin class on Monday, August 30th.
Kindergarten students start school on Tuesday, August 31st.
School Hours & breakfast
Oakdale school hours are 8:50 - 3:20.
Busses will arrive at 8:45.
If you are dropping off your child, you can do so from off 8:40-8:50.
Breakfast will be available for all students upon arrival.
Drop off and pick up procedures
Riding the Bus
You may call (651) 621-1980 if you have questions related to transportation. Students are required to wear masks on the bus. Buses will be sanitized between each bus route.
If your child rides the bus, we suggest they ride the bus to and from school on the first day, as this will support them in learning their arrival/dismissal routine. We will have numerous staff members available to support students as they enter the school, get their breakfast and find their classrooms.
Current COVID procedures/protocols for 2021-2022 school year
Per district guidelines, all students, families and staff (regardless of vaccination status) will be required to wear masks inside the school. Along with hand washing, we will be utilizing hand sanitizer within our school as a way to minimize the spread of germs. If there is a reason your child is unable to use hand sanitizer, please contact our Health Office at 651-702-8515. Here are the 622's current guidelines around quarantining. Quarantining Guidelines If you would like to read more about our school/district's health guidelines and procedures, you can find that information here. 21-22 Health Guidelines
Fall conferences sign ups
Classroom teachers will send out electronic sign ups a little later this fall. Our conference dates/times are: Tuesday, Oct 26th (4:00 - 7:30), Thursday, Oct 28th (4:00 - 7:30) and Monday, November 1st (8:00 - 4:00).
Enjoy the last few moments of summer break. We are excited to see our 1st- 5th graders on Monday and Kindergarten students on Tuesday!!! Please reach out if you have questions and/or need any support as we start our school year together. It's going to be a GRRReat year!!!!
Together,
Melissa Houde
Principal - Oakdale Elementary
651-702-8510
School Supply lists
Contacts for Oakdale Families
Important School Numbers
Main Number: 651-702-8500
Office Coordinator: 651-702-8501 - hmolitoris@isd622.org
Principal: 651-702-8510 - mhoude@isd622.org
Attendance: 651-702-8502 -
Social Worker: jkula@isd622.org
Important District Numbers
COVID line: 651-748-7500
Technology Support: 651-748-7494
Community Resources
Free meal program --
Go to www.isd622.org/freemealprogram for more info.
Adventure Connection
Registration is open for before and afterschool care