ORES Newsletter
November 3, 2023
Dear Oak Ridge R6 Families,
We had a full week of celebrations with the Halloween parties, 1st quarter celebration, and the cross country state send off!
With the cooler weather that appears to have set in, remember to send students with jackets/coats. We will have lost and found items on display in the elementary lobby if you are looking for missing items. If you need help with winter clothing/coats/shoes for students, please let us know and we will make sure they have what they need.
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. Please invite any Veteran you wish to join us so we can honor them!
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
