Dear Oakridge Families,
This has been a very unsual week with our distance learning days. We were all so happy to be back in the school today for a regular school day. Many thanks to our custodian Taylor for all the time he spent outside clearing the entries and sidewalks around our school. Thank you to our teachers for quickly responding to provide learning opportunities for our students at home. Lastly, thank you parents for being so supportive and helping your children with school work at home. We appreciate you so much!
We held our kindergarten orientation for new students attending kindergarten this fall. It was fun to see the students get so excited about being at school. Mrs. Christensen and Mrs. Creer organized a fun butterfly activity for our new Olympians.
Shelly Brown, a local author, visited our school today and spoke with our upper grade students about becoming an author and the books she has published. Shelly Brown and Chad Morris are the authors of Mustaches for Maddie, Squint, and their newest release, Virtually me.
Next week is Read Across America Week. “NEA’s Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program to get every child in every community to celebrate reading with the theme: Celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers.” You can find more information on Read Across America Week at:
Join us in celebrating Read Across America Week Feb. 27-Mar. 3
Monday- We love reading! Bring your favorite book to share
Tuesday-We are CRAZY for good books Wear your favorite crazy socks
Wednesday-“Wacky Wednesday” Wear backwards or mistmached clothes
Thursday- TEAM up for Reading Wear your favorite team gear *PTA will provide a treat for the students
Friday-Cozy Up with a Good Book! Read-a-thon Wear your PJ’s and bring a cozy blanket or pillow
Our character trait we are focusing on during March is caring. Our Oakridge staff will be talking with our students about ways they can display kindness and concern for others. Staff members will look for opportunities to recognize our awesome students for their caring actions at school.
Best,
Mrs. Bergera
March Dates:
2nd 9:00 PTA mtg.
16th Early out day
17th No School for students
23rd 5th grade maturation program 9:00 Girls/ 10:00 Boys
Early out day
24th No School for students End of 3rd term
27th-31st Spring Break No School
