ORES Newsletter
October 20, 2023
Dear Oak Ridge R6 Families,
Story book pumpkins are back! Remember to get your pumpkins decorated and turned in. We have some pumpkins that have been donated. Contact the elementary office if you need a pumpkin.
We have a great deal of fun events during the month of October for our students. We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with drug free spirit days the week of October 23rd-27th. PTO will host the trunk or treat on October 29th. We will have our Halloween party for students on Oct. 31st with the 1st quarter celebration for parents and students in the old gym on the 31st. Parents are welcome to come and help us celebrate the end of 1st quarter. We will have the old gym open for parents starting at 2:00pm.
October 23rd @ 5:30pm come and join the fun with elementary teachers for food, fun, and games in the cafeteria.
We will celebrate our Veterans Day Assembly on November 10th. The Oak Ridge Baptist Church will provide a breakfast for Veterans from 7:30am to 8:30am at the church on November 10th before the assembly in the old gym starting at 9:00am.
REMINDERS:
ATTENDANCE EXPLANATION:
By law, students must physically be at school in order for the school to count them as in attendance. So, when students are absent with a doctor's note/excuse, the district still must count the time they were out of the district as an absence. We do document that it is verified with a doctor's note or a parent contact so we know why they were absent versus being truant where they are missing school with no known reason. We still must count those hours absent however to be in compliance with the law. There is one exception to this; field trips. Students are counted present when they are on a district approved field trip even though they may not be on campus.
Perfect attendance is determined by a student actually, physically being present at school 100% of the time school is in session. Field trips do not count against perfect attendance. If students miss school for a doctor visit, even if it is "excused" by the doctor, we still have to count the student absent during that time and this absence will count against perfect attendance.
If your student is sick, on vacation, has a homework request, has an appt, is being picked up early or coming in late, needs a dismissal change, etc. Please contact the elementary office at 573-266-3232, option 1. Teachers do not always have time to check messages throughout the day. If you have questions about assignments/homework you may message the classroom teacher but they may not get back to you until the next day depending on when you reach out.
YEARBOOKS:
2023-2024 Yearbooks are now on sale. Click the link below to order a yearbook.
NURSE:
Parents that need to visit the nurse or office need to drive around the front and sign in at the front office. Drop off medications for students in the original container. Do not send medication to school with students.
If you need help with resources or your family, please let me know. We have access to many resources to help families in need. Students learn best when their essential needs are being met. As always, contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We are here to help!
Enjoy a restful weekend with family and friends!
Sincerely,
Dr. Sonia Wood
Elementary Principal
573-266-3232
October 23-Title 1 Parent/student fun night @5:30pm in the cafeteria
October 27-Staff PD-No School For Students
October 31-Classroom Halloween Party-1st Quarter Celebration
November 2-Students Dismiss @ 12:30PM-PT Conferences 1-8PM
November 3rd-No School For Staff Or Students
November 10-Veterans Day Assembly @9:00am-Old Gym
November 22-24-No School For Staff Or Students-Thanksgiving Break
December 11-Hot Cocoa For Students
December 12-Elementary Christmas Program
December 15-Last Day Of The Semester-Students Attend All Day
