Oster Newsletter
March 22, 2023
Intent to Return for the 23/24 School Year
Thank you the 300 + families who have filled out their intent to return for the 23/24 school year. We are still in need to hear from 200 families with regard to their intent to return to Oster. This information is critical as we begin to plan for staffing and classroom changes for the coming year. If you have yet to do so please take a moment to fill out the form below and let us know your intentions in returning next year. Please note all students in 5th grade will automatically move over to Dartmouth Middle school and will not need to register for middle school.
School Spirit Day This Friday: 80's Day
Show your school spirit and have some fun in the process. Students can rock the 80's by dressing in their favorite 80's outfit. Go Cougars!
Spring Picture Day is Coming: April 3rd
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: International Night is coming up on April 19, 5-7pm!
International Night, FINAL Planning Meeting, April 5th
Join us for the FINAL International Night Planning Meeting Wednesday, April 5, 5-6pm in the Oster Teachers’ Lounge. Click here for more details.
Oster's Silent Auction
We are so excited that our Silent Auction will be back in person this year - let's make it the best one yet!
Do you have a talent or a skill that you can offer as an auction prize?Do you have, or work for, a business that can donate an awesome prize?
Do you have any other ‘one of a kind’ donation that you can offer to make our auction truly special? (for example, holiday home, boat, sports car, llama, etc, to loan as a prize?)
Would you like your business to sponsor our Silent Auction?
If so, please contact donation@osterhsc.org so we can talk more!
We are also looking for help obtaining donations, as well as making baskets and setting up the auction closer to the time. If you want to get involved, please contact donation@osterhsc.org and we can put you to work!
Oster Science Quiz
Oster Home & School Club presents, March’s Cougar Science Quiz! Mark your calendars, the quiz is open March 23rd & 24th (students can take the quiz either day)! Learn more here!
NEW DATE: Spring Movie Night, Minions: March 31st
Join us for Oster's FREE Family Movie Night March 31th starting at 7:45pm.
Movie Night is supported by Home and School Club and we need YOUR help to make this a great event, sign up to volunteer!
Please note: Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
2023-24 Oster Executive Board Positions Open
Looking to get more involved with the Oster Home & School Club. Each year we fill our executive board with Oster parents looking to make a difference in our school community. Nominations shared at our April HSC Meeting and voting will happen in May. Email presidenthsc@oster.org to learn more and add your name to the ballot!
Mileage Club Needs Volunteers
Mileage Club is back for the new year BUT ONLY WITH YOUR HELP! Volunteers are needed for less than an hour on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, sign up TODAY: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e44aaa82ba0f8c
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Mileage Club on a student enrichment activity supported by your Oster Home & School Club, for more info click here!
Frozen Friday - Sign up to Volunteer!
Do your Oster students love Frozen Fridays?!?! Help keep this favorite Friday event going by VOLUNTEERING. We need help EVERY FRIDAY!!! Giving about an hour of your time at the end of the school day will ensure our kids have this wonderful opportunity to connect and have fund every week. Sign Up TODAY!
Stay Connected with Home and School Club
Register your Membership Toolkit by visiting www.osterhsc.org!
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March 24th School Spirit Day: 80's Day
April 3rd: Spring Picture Day
April 5th: HSC Meeting @ 6:30 pm
April 19th: International Night Community Event 5pm-7pm
April 10-14: Spring Break (no school)
USD Digital Safety Parent Education Night
Oster Elementary School
Principal: Lisa Taormina
Email: taorminal@unionsd.org
Website: https://oster.unionsd.org
Location: 1855 Lencar Way, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: 408-266-8121
Twitter: @OsterElementary