Oakley Park School Times
First Bell: 8:55 AM
Tardy Bell: 9:00 AM
Dismissal: 4:00 PM
1/2 Day Dismissal: 12:25 PM
Staggered Dismssal times:
3:45 pm begin calling Owl Pick Up numbers & Student sign out
3:56 pm Walkers & Prime time and first of three bus numbers
3:58 pm continue calling bus numbers and student names
4:07 Buses depart from Oakley Park
*Owl Pick Up numbers and student names will continue to be called throughout the dismissal period.
WLCSD Transportation Update Jan. 24 - 28
Starting the week of January 31- February 4 the following buses/routes will be cancelled:
· BUS 129 - St. Patrick's Shuttle, Walnut Creek MS, Oakley Park El
Kindergarten Orientation for the 2022-2023 School Year
Monday, March 14
at 6:00 pm
in the Oakley Park Media Center
More information to come! Thank you for sharing this date with neighbors and friends who will have an incoming Kindergartner for the 2022-2023 school year!
CALLING ALL DADS, STEP-DADS, GRANDPAS, UNCLES AND ANY OTHER "FATHER FIGURES"
WATCH D.O.G.S. Re-Launch Meeting
Tuesday, February 1st 7:00 pm
Oakley Park Media Center
In the fall of 2019 we launched the WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) Program. We are thrilled to invite all dads, step-dad, grandpas, uncles and any other "father figures" to join us to learn more about our WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads Of Great Students) as we re-launch this program! We are hopeful many of our WATCH D.O.G.S who were previously volunteering will join us too!
What is WATCH D.O.G.S.®? Watch D.O.G.S is an innovative program being used by schools across America which helps them to be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their student’s life.
Our goal is to have you spend at least one day this year at the school to be a positive male role model and to provide an extra set of eyes and ears. We are hoping our D.O.G.S can support during recesses (both lunch and block recess) as well as during our arrival and dismissal times.
Dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads and adult brothers . . . this is a great opportunity for you connect with your students in the school setting!
Please RSVP for this important night by clicking on the link below!
Global Day of Play: February 2nd
From the Global School Play Day website:
February 4, 2015, was the first annual Global School Play Day for students in schools around the world. In year one, over 65,000 students participated! Over 177,000 students took part in 2016. In 2017, over 283,000 kids celebrated Global School Play Day. In 2018, over 385,000 students from 58 nations participated. Can we reach 500,000 students in 2019?
In his TEDx lecture, Peter Gray clearly argues the case that today's kids do not grow up playing and this has negatively impacted them in many ways. It's time we return the gift of play to this generation.
Oakley Park participated in GSPD for the past several year and we are excited to do so again this year. Teachers will plan specific time periods of time during the school day on February 2nd. Look for more information from your classroom teacher regarding participation in GSPD!
PLEASE: No Cell Phone use during Arrival and/or Dismissal
*This is especially important when you are entering or exiting our parking lot. The traffic flow on Oakley Park Road is often heavy during our arrival and dismissal and attending to your surrounds is critical as there are so many vehicles moving in various directions!
"Researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found that two-thirds of drivers are distracted in the seconds before an accident. Cellphones were the most common cause, but drivers were also distracted by reading or writing, reaching for something or using a touchscreen on their dashboard." Heath Enews ahchealthenews.com
Parking Lot Safety Reminders
We are activity working to make the process as smooth and safe as possible. Stay tuned for a BIG change in our parking lot procedures as we will be adding a second lane for those using Owl Pick Up (this practice had become pretty common at places like McDonalds, car washes, etc). More specific information will be send before we implement this change!
Also, turning left out of the parking is VERY difficult due to the high traffic volume on Oakley Park Road. We urge drivers to consider turning right. PLEASE DO NOT block the drop off lane waiting to merge into the left lane.
2022-23 PTA positions
We are looking for parents who want to get more involved with their child’s elementary experience to join the PTA in a leadership role. There are a variety of options open, please take a look at OakleyParkPTA.com/positions
RETURNING TO SCHOOL FOR FORGOTTEN ITEMS
Our goal is to foster responsible behavior in our students. If your child fails to bring home books or materials needed for homework assignments, please do not bring him or her back to school without first contacting the teacher or principal for advice. Encourage your child to do some problem solving: they could call a friend, check the class website or other internet resources. To ensure the safety and security of the students in Prime Time, the staff is not able to allow parents/students into the building though the Prime Time doors. Finally, we have one custodian who is responsible for cleaning and preparing the building for the next school day. Please sensitive to their work responsibilities and do not ask them to unlock classroom doors.
WLCSD COVID-19 Update
The isolation period for asymptomatic, COVID positive students and staff is now 5 days, provided the individual remains symptom free (day “0” is the day the test was taken for those without symptoms).
The isolation period for symptomatic individuals is 5 days IF after 5 days the individual is symptom free or symptoms are improving. If symptoms are not improving, please continue to stay home until that criteria is met (day “0” is the date of symptom onset). If the returning student either has had, or is having, a challenge keeping their mask on, they must stay home for the entire 10 days, returning on Day 11.
The rest of the guidance coincides with the practices WLCSD is already utilizing to safely operate our schools for in person instruction during the 2021-2022 school year. We will continue to work with our local and state officials on best practices moving forward.
If you have a child who is currently on isolation, please see the linked chart below as to when they can return to school based on the criteria listed above:
Our District COVID-19 Dashboard is updated daily and serves as a resource for our families.
We appreciate your understanding and grace as we work together to keep our students, staff, and families safe.
Winter Weather Recess Reminders
We closely monitor the temperatures throughout the day and if the combined temperature/wind chill "feels like" is 0 (or below) we will hold indoor recess. PLEASE send your child prepared for outside play EVERY DAY!
Please Note:
● If your family needs financial assistance to purchase winter weather items, please contact Mrs. Froning or your child's teacher. We are happy to help!
● Please label all clothing with your child’s name.
iReady Diagnostic #2
As classes complete both the Reading and Math diagnostics, parent reports will be sent home for your information. We use information from each diagnostic along with classroom assessments, assignments and observations to determine how to best continue planning instruction to support your students growth. Please contact your child's teacher if you have specific questions about iReady.
What is the i-Ready Diagnostic? The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjust its questions for each student. As a student answers correctly, the questions get more difficult. As a student answers incorrectly, the questions get easier. This adaptability allows the i-Ready Diagnostic to identify the strengths and opportunities for growth of each student.
Why is my student taking it? The purpose of the i-Ready Diagnostic is not to give your student a grade, but instead to determine how best to support their learning. It will help your student’s teacher(s) determine their needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the year.
Daily Health Checks
- Fever/Chills
- Cough
- Fatigue
- Headache Sore throat
- Congestion
- Runny Nose
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Muscle of Body Aches
- New loss of smell or taste
If your child has any of these symptoms, please err on the side of caution and keep them home until their symptoms subside. We appreciate your partnership as we continue to work together to keep our community healthy and safe! Health and Safe!
Signing Up for SMS Messages via Skylert
In addition to receiving phone calls and email notifications from the school district in the event of a school closing or emergency, parents can also sign up to receive SMS Text messages.
Please find the helpful step-by-step instructions linked below as well as the video tutorial on signing up for SMS messages.
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Childcare Staff Needed! | ASD Paraeducator at Oakley Park Needed!Monday -Friday, Hours 8:45 am - 4:15 pm (includes 30 minute duty free lunch) 7 hours per day/35 hours per week Classification B Rate of Pay: Current WLPA Contract, $13.33 to $18.72 New Hire Starting Rate of Pay: $13.33 Email: kristinfroning@wlcsd.org for more information | Substitutes Needed! |
ASD Paraeducator at Oakley Park Needed!
Monday -Friday,
Hours 8:45 am - 4:15 pm (includes 30 minute duty free lunch) 7 hours per day/35 hours per week
Classification B Rate of Pay: Current WLPA Contract, $13.33 to $18.72
New Hire Starting Rate of Pay: $13.33
Email: kristinfroning@wlcsd.org for more information
UPDATED: Mask Reminder
Due to the OCHD mandate, the following protocols are required:
- Masks are required in all of our schools and facilities.
- Masks are required on our buses.
- Masks are not required outside (ex. recess).
- Masks are not required while eating or drinking.
- Mask Breaks: Please note that teachers will take their classes outside for periodic mask breaks throughout the school day.
Water Bottles: Please remember to send your child to school with a reusable, plastic water bottle. Our drinking fountains are closed. Refilling stations are still open.
Contact Information
Karen Clark, Principals Secretary
Kim Waling, Building Secretary
Main Office: 248-956-4100
Attendance Line: 248-956-4190
Prime Time Care: 248-956-4199
