Updates from Mrs. Froning
February 10, 2019
Thank you to our PTA for an AWESOME night of Bingo!
News from the Nests!
AND...I (Mrs. Froning) have accepted a challenge issues by the staff and student too! If we reach our goal of 5,000 Acts of Kindness, I will be duct taped to the wall by the students! Practicing kindness will help kindness truly "stick" in the hearts and minds of our whole school community so I will happily be "stuck" to the wall in celebration of our kindness!
Below is a beautiful video Mr. Peace shared with our students during his visit last month. Please take a few minutes to watch this with your children...it highlights simple acts of kindness. I have watched it many times and see something new and inspiring each time! Enjoy!
5th Graders host "Spirit Week" February 11 - 15th!
Valentine's Day is coming!
All classroom parties will be on Thursday, February 14th as follows:
8:30 - 9:30 1st & 3rd grade
1:45 - 2:45 Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 5th
Reminder: All Valentine cards are to be "food-free". Our room parents and teachers work together to plan party menus that allow for all students to take part in the celebration.
Thank you for your support as you help to ensure Oakley Park is safe place for all our students!
Rescheduled: Global Day of Play- Thursday, February 14th
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 last year and we are excited to do so again this year AND that we are able to reschedule for this week! Teachers have planned specific time periods of time during the school day on February 14th. If you would like more information about the classroom plan, please email your child's' teacher.
Kindergarten 2019-2020 (Graduating class of 2032!)
REMINDER: Friday Bagel Days are BACK!
Our first Bagel day was a wonderful success! Pre-orders are taken each Wednesday! Thank you for support our 5th graders!
Choices:
Plain
Cinnamon Raisin
Blueberry
Girls on the Run is Back!
Beginning in March, Girls on the Run will meet: Mondays and Thursday from 3:10 - 4:30 pm We are thrilled to have a team again...THANK YOU to Elisabeth Lockwood for her willingness to coach the team once again! (There are 15 spot available on this seasons team.) Fliers will be coming home soon and all girls in grades 3rd - 5th are invited to attend a brief assembly/meeting on Wednesday, February 27th at 2:40 in the cafeteria.
Questions can be sent to Elisabethlockwood@gmail.com.
Lunch Menu changes...
News from the Outreach Owl Student Leadership team
2019-2020 WLCSD Calendar is now available!
Please note:
· We will start the school year prior to Labor Day again.
· Late starts (middle school) and early release (high schools) have been eliminated.
· There are several half-days throughout the school year.
As we have in the past, we will offer a reduced rate Prime Time Care service on each of these half days.
You might be wondering...Why are there so many half days?
Throughout the school year, there are eight half days that will be used for staff professional development. We recognize that half days can be inconvenient for families. That said, research has shown that when teachers receive ongoing, job-embedded professional development, they can increase student achievement by as much as 21 percentile points (Source). As a school and district, we are committed to continuous improvement and these eight half days are an essential part of that commitment. Although they may seem inconvenient, staff development opportunities are crucial to ensure we provide an exemplary education for our children.
Breakfast & Lunch Information
Breakfast $1.25
Lunch $2.75
*Student purchasing breakfast may enter the building at 8:00.
Upcoming Dates
- 2nd Grade Music Performance 7:00 pm in the gymnasium
Wednesday, February 13th
- Student Count Day
Thursday, February 14th
- Global Play Day (rescheduled from February 6th)
- Valentine's Day (see above for party times)
Mid-Winter Break
- Monday, February 18th - Friday February 22nd
Oakley Park School Bell Times
Drop off: 8:00 AM
First Bell: 8:02 (buses release students)
Late Bell: 8:05 AM
Dismissal: 3:08 PM
1/2 Day Dismissal: 11:18 AM
Contact Information
Debra Bradshaw, Principals Secretary
Karen Clark, Building Secretary
Email: kristinfroning@wlcsd.org
Website: http://wlcsd.org/schools/elementary/oakley-park/
Location: 2015 Oakley Park Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-4100
Twitter: @OakleyPark1