ORES Newsletter
January 5, 2024
Dear Oak Ridge R6 Families,
Welcome back to a new semester! The first two days back have been great with students settling in. We are looking forward to second semester with many events for parents and students. Check out the upcoming events section below for details. Classroom newsletters are included below so parents have access to classroom information. Parents will be notified electronically of school closings as a result of weather and closings will also be posted on KFVS.
We hope you enjoy the pictures of the hallway decorations the teachers had ready for students when they returned to school for second semester. I appreciate the work they put into making the school refreshing and exciting for our kids!
We will celebrate homecoming January 8-12 with a spirit week. See details below. The homecoming game will be Friday, January 12th.
Elementary teachers will be working the basketball concession stand to support our classroom supply needs for next year in an effort to reduce the cost for parents. Please come out and enjoy a game and a snack from the concession stand to support our cause on the following dates:
January 16
January 23
February 6
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.
OFFICE COMMUNICATION:
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.
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.
DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED HELP?
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
January 12-Homecoming
January 15-No school for staff or students
February 19-No school for staff or students
March 7-elementary fold dance night at 7:00 pm
March 8-End of 3rd quarter
March 15-3rd quarter celebration-movie with grandparents day
March 29-No school for staff or students
April 1-No school for staff or students
April 2-No school for students-staff professional development
April 24-3rd grade farm day
May 10-Book Fair
May 15-4th quarter celebration and Play Day
May 17-Kindergarten graduation at 10:00am
May 17-Last day of school-students dismiss at 12:30
May 17-HS Graduation
