In "Otter" News - Week #18
For the Week of 1/10 - 1/14
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Message From the Principal
Good Evening Oakville Otter Families!
We have definitely had an eventful weather rollout for our first week back from winter break! We have been so happy to welcome our otters back to the building! We are off to a great start with so many positive "Buzzer Blasts" coming in from teachers and staff across the building celebrating how well students are demonstrating P.A.W.S. behavior! Way to go otters and keep up the positive work!
I am hoping that you and your families are all well given the recent rise of COVID-19 within our community. Please be sure to communicate with Nurse Frangenberg if you have been impacted by COVID-19 and are working with the health department to determine a return date to school. We want to be sure all our families are safe and well!
Also, if your child is absent from school, please remember to contact the school to report the absence. You can do so by contacting the school directly by phone; emailing your child's teacher, the main office, or the school nurse; or using the online absence reporting system. If we have not heard from a family and a student has had three consecutive absences, you may receive a phone call from the school to check on your well-being and to see if there is anything we can do to support you.
Enjoy the weekend and I look forward to a more normal school week schedule for this coming week.
"Otterly" Yours,
Ms. Dietz
Office hours are 8:45 am - 4:15 pm Monday - Friday
P.A.W.S. Matrix
CONGRATULATIONS!
We are so very lucky to have such a supportive and positive professional working in our building with our children!
Top Level Info - Need-To-See for the Week Ahead
Student Schedule for Next Week (1/10 - 1/14)
B Week
Monday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Tuesday : 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 3:45 pm
Lunch Menu January 2022
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Next Level Info - Upcoming Events
Save the Dates!
Holiday - Martin Luther Kind, Jr. Day - All School and Offices Closed - 1/17/2021
PTA Ledo Pizza Spirit Night - 1/19/2022
Two Hour Early Dismissal - No School for Head Start and Pre-Kindergarten Students - 1/21/22
Click below for the SMCPS Calendar for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Update from the Front Office
Employment Opportunities within SMCPS
SMCPS has multiple positions available to support our students and staff, including full-time and part-time positions in various areas. Employment opportunities can be found on the SMCPS website: https://www.smcps.org/hr/employment-opportunities
The Abacus Corporation provides part-time/temporary positions to support SMCPS as well. Various positions are also available through the Abacus Corporation and can be found on their website: https://www.abacuscorporation.com/find-jobs
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Update from the PTA
Small Actions Add Up to Big Benefits for Our School Community
Please consider using the following methods to help the PTA support our school community. These little actions could add up to big benefits!
Link Your Harris Teeter VIP Card to the OES PTA
Use the OES PTA AmazonSmile Account When Shopping on Amazon
Turn in Your Coca-Cola Product Bottle Caps
Check Out the New Way to Redeem Your Boxtops for OES
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Update from the Nurse
Nurse Frangenberg
FAQ:
When should I keep my child home from school?
- Fever >100.0, vomiting, diarrhea, or pink and crusty eyes
- Symptoms of COVID-19 like illness OR symptoms or an illness that do not resolve after home interventions
- Your child has been directed to quarantine by the local health department
What are COVID-19 like illness symptoms?
- New-onset of cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
- New loss of taste or smell,
- Fever of 100.4 or higher
- Chills or shaking chills
- Muscle aches
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Congestion or runny nose
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About Us
Email: lpdietz@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/oes/
Location: 26410 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 373-4365
Facebook: facebook.com/smcps.org
Twitter: @OES_smcps