February Bee's Business
February 1, 2024
Principals Corner
Hello Oak Crest Families:
Welcome to February! There is so much celebrations in history in this month! This month we are celebrating Black History Month, Presidents Day, and Valentines Day!
During the month of February teachers will continue to provide engaging rigorous lessons and the content might be getting more challenging, so check in with your child to see where you can provide support. We are continuing Access testing for our students who receive EL services. When testing is complete you will be notified of your child’s placement.
Our 3rd through 5th grade students are preparing for the IAR test that will be given in March. The testing window is between 3/4/24 - 4/19/24. In addition to preparing at school, you can sign up online for your child to take a free practice tests through Bright Education Testing Services at https://brighted.funeducation.com/Bright-Education-System.
Computers are sent home daily. Please make sure that they are charged each night in case we have to have an e-learning day due to increment weather. If you are missing a charger, please let your classroom teacher know.
IT IS COLD OUTSIDE! Please make sure that you are sending coats, hats, gloves, snow pants, and winter boots with your child. We go outside for recess every day when the weather is above 30 degrees. We cannot keep your child inside from recess unless they have a letter from their doctor stating that they cannot go outside due to illness. If you need assistance with winter clothing for your child please contact the school. There are resources available to help you with those items.
We are in the middle of flu and cold season. Please remember to keep your students home if they have a fever, are vomiting, or have diarrhea. Students may not return to school until they are symptom free for 24 hours.
If you would like to volunteer at Oak Crest and share your talents, we would love to have you in the building. Family and school connection is very important to the success of students.
Please reach out to me at (847) 599-5525 if you have any questions. I am always happy to speak with you.
In partnership,
Jennifer Convey
"I have standards that I don't plan on lowering for anybody...including myself!"
- Zendaya, American actress and singer
Breakfast and Lunch menu
⭐ Open Position ⭐
We have a recess and lunch position open. The hours of work are from 10:45-1:00 daily. If interested, please contact Jennifer Convey for more information at (847) 599-5525
Artists Who Move Us
Find the artist whose work speaks to you, and learn more about them!
Got the Music in You?
Learn about the most influential Black musicians.
Musicians Speak Out!
Here's a list of contemporary musicians speaking truth to power.
Our Stupendous Students!
4-5 Spelling Bee
4 and 5th grade Spelling Bee class finalist battled it out at an assembly in the school. The winner is Angelina Alcala.
Alex Francis
Alivia Bone
Anastatia Smith
Anthony Sims
Charlie Bellei
Ella Graupman
Ezra Ramirez
Isabella
Jaxsen Japuntich
Joseph Servin
Kwame Skillom
Lena Vidakovic
Lucas Lopez
Mia Oquendo
Mireyna Casillas
Noah Tamez
Roseline Fernandez
Saeedah Joseph
Semi Akintola
Victoria Zuniga
Happenings
Explore the Museum
Use Your Library Card for Museum Passes!
PTO News
Celebrating Our Amazing Staff
Camryn Strathmann
Fourth Grade Teacher
Clorissa Bolden
K-1 CABS TA
Ryan Jones
K-1 CABS Teacher
Feb 1- Culvers Fundraising
Feb 6 - School Improvement Day - Early Dismissal for Students
Feb 8 – EC Fun Cart
Feb 9 – K-5 Fun Cart
Feb 16 – End of 2nd Trimester
Feb 16 - Teacher Institute Day - No Students
Feb 19 – Presidents Day – No School
Feb 23 – Report Cards Sent Home
Feb 28 - Second and Third Grade Music Performance
Feb 29 - EC Frozen Treat
Mar 1 - K-5 Frozen Treat Friday
Mar 1 - Fun Friday From Dismissal to 5:00 p.m.
Open Position
We are currently hiring for a Building Sub and for Lunchroom Supervisor positions at Oak Crest School. If you or anyone you know is interested in working with kids in a fun, friendly environment and making some extra money this would be a fantastic opportunity. The Building Sub hours are from 8:25-4:00 PM, and the Lunchroom Supervisor position is from 10:40- 1:00 PM. Pay is dependent upon experience. Please login to the Beach Park website for more details and to apply.
Oak Crest Elementary School
38550 North Lewis Avenue Beach Park, IL 60099
Email: jconvey@bpd3.org
Website: https://www.bpd3.org/o/oces
Text/phone:(847) 599-5519