Weekly Update 10/3

October 3, 2025

Dear Oak Brook Families,

Please see below for a revised Buzz Book. There were some households added that weren't in the first one.

Culver's Night will be Monday, October 6th. Come support the Oak Brook PTO with 10% of your purchase coming back to our PTO. Just a reminder, we do dismiss at 11:35 on Wednesday.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Katie & Chris

See Previous Updates Here

The 2025-2026 Oak Brook Buzz Book is linked below. This document below includes contact information for students and their families. Please note that not all families are in there because some have asked us not to share their contact information. There have been some households added to the Buzz Book that were not present in the first one.

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Author Visit

Author Chris Grabenstein will visit 2nd-5th graders at Oak Brook Thursday, October 16th during the day to talk about his books and career. At the end of the appearance, he will sign books for any students who wish to purchase them. Webster Groves’ independent bookstore THE NOVEL NEIGHBOR is providing books for purchase, and the books (discounted, no tax) are available for this visit only through them. Please fill out this form to purchase a book by October 9th if you choose.

Please fill out this form ONLY if you want your student to OPT OUT and NOT attend the author visit.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Whitney Walton.

wwalton@parkwayschools.net

The PTO is partnering with Fit Body Boot Camp to raise money for Oak Brook through their 28

Day Training Program. So what are the benefits of participating? You get to jump start your

metabolism before the holidays, getting primed for a healthier YOU, while helping US raise

money for Oak Brook Elementary!

Fit Body Boot Camp is donating 100% of all proceeds back to Oak Brook, all while helping

our community be healthier!

Fit Body Boot Camp is an indoor training facility that helps hundreds of local

community members transform their lives every day, including other Oak Brook

parents and family members. They are located just up the street, at 691 Big Bend Road

(intersection at Big Bend and Sulphur Spring Rd).

Included in the program you will receive:

● New Client Welcome Assessment

● Unlimited Access to Boot Camp Sessions

● Body Composition Analysis Scan & Individual Review

● Nutritional Assistance for healthy living

● Private 1-on-1 Goals Strategy Session (30 mins)

● Unlimited support, accountability, motivation, and access to our private coaching page

● 100% of the funds go to support Oak Brook!

Click below to register for the program, then share our flyer with friends and family members

to spread the word. Additionally, you may post the link on your social media so we can

maximize the impact for the children of the Oak Brook community through our programs.

Thank you for your support!

Click Here to Register

This week we will focus on curiosity. We define curiosity as being eager to know or learn something. This is one of our school's core values. Curiosity is natural in children and is vital for lifelong learning and development. You can develop and sustain curiosity in children by modeling curious behavior, fostering an explorative environment, and encouraging their natural interests.

Model Curious Behavior - Children learn by watching adults, so actively demonstrate what it means to be curious:

Share your own questions about the world. For example, say, "I wonder why the moon looks different tonight?"
When you don't know the answer to a question, be honest and look it up together in a book or online. This teaches them the process of information-seeking and that it's okay not to know everything.
Express genuine interest in new experiences, hobbies, and learning. Let them see the joy you get from discovering new things.

Provide an Environment for Discovery

Toys like building blocks or simple art materials allow children to use their imagination and figure things out on their own. These encourage unstructured play over toys that only have one function.
Follow your child's interests. If they are fascinated by bugs, get books on insects, go on a bug hunt, or visit an entomology exhibit.
Introduce them to a variety of real-world experiences. Go on nature walks , visit a library, museum, zoo, or even explore a new part of your town.
When they encounter a problem (like a tricky puzzle or building a collapsing tower), don't rush to fix it immediately. Give them time to struggle and problem-solve on their own. This builds confidence and self-reliance.

By actively nurturing a child's questions and providing the time and space for them to explore, you help develop a confident, resilient, and lifelong learner.

Monday, October 6 - All District Choir Rehearsal (selected students) & Let Me Run
Tuesday, October 7 - Kindergarten Fire Safety Presentation
Wednesday, October 8 - Half Day - School dismisses at 11:35
Thursday, October 9 - Let Me Run and Read, Right & Run
Monday, October 13 - All District Choir Rehearsal (selected students) and Let Me Run
Wednesday, October 15 - Singing Eagles
Thursday, October 16 - PTO Meeting (online - link will be sent soon) & Let Me Run
Friday, October 17 - Half Day - School dismisses at 11:35