Oakwood Elementary Newsletter
November 2025
Upcoming Events
November 7th- No School for Students. Professional Development for Staff.
November 26th- 28th- No School. Thanksgiving Break.
December 9th- K-2 Winter Concert
December 22nd- January 1st- Winter Break
While it is understood that parents value being informed about their child’s well-being during the school day, it is not feasible—or appropriate—to notify families after every health office visit. Many visits are for minor, routine concerns such as needing a bandage, a brief rest, or assistance with daily medication. These visits are part of normal school life and do not typically require parental notification.
Contacting parents for every health office visit would significantly reduce the time our health staff can devote to providing direct care and managing genuine health concerns. More importantly, frequent, non-urgent communication could also cause unnecessary alarm or confusion for families.
The standard practice for health staff is to contact parents or guardians only when a student’s condition requires follow-up, monitoring, or early dismissal, or when there is an injury, illness, or situation that warrants parental involvement per the clinical judgement of the nurse. This ensures that communication remains meaningful, timely, and focused on student safety and well-being.
Cooler weather has arrived! When the temperature dips below 50 degrees, students must be wearing a jacket/coat to be outdoors. Students will be outside on the playground before the bell rings at 7:40 each morning and at all recess times. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately.
