In "Otter" News - Week #40

Dear Oakville Families,

As we close another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to thank our students, families, staff, PTA, and community partners for making Oakville such a special place.

This year has been filled with learning, growth, laughter, and countless moments that reminded us why elementary school is such an important chapter in a child’s life. We have celebrated academic successes, artistic performances, athletic achievements, acts of kindness, and the everyday moments that make our school community strong.

I am especially proud of our Otters for the way they have embraced our PAWS expectations: doing their Personal Best, Acting Responsibly, Working Hard, and putting Safety First. Whether in classrooms, hallways, on the playground, or during school events, our students have continued to demonstrate the character and resilience that make Oakville such a wonderful place to learn and grow.

This year also reminded us of the power of partnership. The support of our families, volunteers, and PTA has enriched the educational experience for every student. From classroom activities and field trips to community events and fundraising efforts, your contributions have made a meaningful difference.

To our fifth-grade students and families, congratulations on reaching this important milestone. We are proud of all you have accomplished during your time at Oakville and look forward to watching you continue to grow and succeed in middle school and beyond. Once an Otter, always an Otter.

As summer begins, I encourage everyone to take time to relax, explore, play, read, and make memories with family and friends. We hope our students return in the fall refreshed, confident, and ready for another year of learning.

Thank you for sharing your children with us each day. It is truly a privilege to be part of their educational journey.

Have a safe, happy, and memorable summer!

Otterly Yours,

Mrs. Anderson

Report Card Narratives will be emailed to you by your child's classroom teacher on June 10th. Report cards will be available for viewing in HAC on June 15th.

SMCPS offers Extended Learning Opportunities for those students seeking enrichment over the summer to:

• Close learning gaps through recovery; and

• Accelerate learning for future success

The OES Lost and Found is overflowing. All items have been laid out on the stage in the cafeteria. Students are able to look through the Lost and Found during their lunches. However, parents are encouraged to come and look through it as well. Any items left after Friday, June 12th, will be donated to local shelters.

Kindergarten Registration will open May 4, 2026. Under Maryland law, children must be five years old on or before September 1, 2026, to enter kindergarten in the 2026-2027 school year. Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s) will go to the school assigned to their legal address to complete the registration process. If your student is already enrolled in PreK at OES, they will automatically roll over for next school year to their districted elementary school.

In alignment with Maryland’s Math Policy Standard 4 to support ongoing family and community engagement with Maryland math program initiatives, MSDE’s Mathematics Branch will host virtual Math Policy Family Engagement Sessions throughout June 2026. These sessions will focus on Math Policy initiatives that families should expect to be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year and an overview of how they can use the Numeracy Development Framework and Family Guides to support their students. Dates and times for these sessions are:

• Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – 8:00- 9:30 a.m.

• Wednesday, June 10, 2026 –12:00- 1:30 p.m.

• Thursday, June 18, 2026 – 6:30- 8:00 p.m.

• Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 9:30- 11:00 a.m.

Participants will be required to register to receive the link to join each session. Please see the attached flyer.

Click the link below to access the 2025-2026 PTA Family Directory. If you would like your information added to the directory, please contact the PTA by email: oakville.pta@gmail.com

Please call the office during the summer to make an appointment or check availability of staff! Summer Office Hours

Monday - Friday

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Please click on the links below to access public calendars.

See below for our grade levels' weekly rates of attendance in addition top our current school attendance rate. We strive for a 94% or better attendance rate. Our whole school attendance rate for SY25-26 is currently: 94%

PreK: 90% (- 1%)

Kindergarten: 93% (-3%)

1st Grade: 91% (-4%)

2nd Grade: 93% (-2%)

3rd Grade: 91% ( +1%)

4th Grade: 92% (+/- 0%)

5th Grade: 93% (-3%)

St. Mary's County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is pleased to announce the non-congregate summer meal service starting Wednesday, June 17, 2026 and ending Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

All meals are free, meals come in a 7-day meal pack that includes breakfasts, lunches, fruits, vegetables, and milk for 5 days for children under 18 years old. Participants must take the entire meal pack. Menus can be found here. (COMING SOON!)

Registration is required. Registration form can be found here. Due to USDA Regulations, meals must be picked up by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration will close Friday, June 12th, at 2:00 PM. If the pre-registration window is missed, parents may register their children on-site during a pickup time, but must bring them with them.

Meal pickup days are Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM OR 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Meals can be picked up from the following locations:

• Oakville Elementary School
• Park Hall Elementary School
• Spring Ridge Middle School

Margaret Brent Middle School will offer an additional pickup site; this site will be for families that qualify for Free & Reduced Price Meals. For more information about qualifying, visit this site. Families without children enrolled in SMCPS requesting to pick up meals at Margaret Brent Middle School should contact the Food Services Office at 301-475-4256 x5 or foodservice@smcps.org for more information about applying.

St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) students use the Internet and other instructional computer resources in school. It is important that you and your student review this information each year. Within this policy is the Google Workspace for Education Additional Services Agreement. Students in grades PreK - 5th grade do not need to complete an AUP this school year. They will not be accessing additional services within Google Workspace for Education beyond the core features.

All SMCPS laptops come with the same responsibility of care and upkeep as any other loaned resources. Textbooks, novels, laptops and chargers can incur a debt if lost or damaged. Please refer to the student accountability newsletter that has been added to our weekly school newsletters. Chargers are to remain at home.

B Week

Monday, June 8th

9:00 am - 3: 45 pm

• 5th Grade Picnic at Dorsey Park
• LAST DAY FOR PREK STUDENTS

Tuesday, June 9th

9:00 am - 1:45 pm

• Two Hour Early Dismissal Day
• LAST DAY FOR K-5 STUDENTS
• End of 4th Marking Period

School supply kits for the upcoming school year are currently available for pre-order.

Skip the shopping stress this year! Order your 2026-2027 supply kit be selecting your child's grade level.

Make back-to-school prep simple so you can focus on what matters most!

Click HERE to access the site. Our school's zip code is 20659.

Hello Oakville Families!

I welcome communication in whatever way is easiest for you—feel free to send an email, call the office, or stop by the school to chat in person.

As a gentle reminder, if your child has any specific medical needs—chronic or acute—please reach out to me directly. This includes new diagnoses, required medications or treatments while at school, or any communicable illnesses such as flu, COVID-19, pneumonia, or others.

Please be sure to be on the lookout for communication from me regarding end-of-year procedures for students with medications.

Warmly,

Mrs. Hall

One community committed to the learning and safety of all children.

Email: lpanderson@smcps.org
Website: https://schools.smcps.org/oes/
Location: 26410 Three Notch Road, Mechanicsville, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 373-4365
Facebook: facebook.com/smcps.org