November 2025 Family Newsletter

Dear OES Families,

Happy Veterans Day! I wanted to send an updated newsletter for November as we still have a busy month ahead of us!

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Trunk-or-Treat! We had a great time and the trunks were incredible! Congratulations to the Costco trunk for earning first place, McDonald's for earning 2nd place and Candy Land for earning 3rd place! Our DA and OES families had a blast!

Please read this updated November newsletter for updates and/or reminders regarding our FISH Food Drive, conferences, book fair, winter weather apparel, and more!

As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Kind regards,

Marie Murphy

Principal

Oxford Elementary

We have a busy month ahead! Please reference the Month at a Glance calendar below for a quick view of what is happening at OES!

The snow has arrived, and temperatures are dropping quickly! As a reminder, we aim to have students go outside for recess to get fresh air and exercise, as long as the "feels like" temperature is above 10 degrees.

Please ensure your child comes to school prepared with the following (LABELED) winter items every day:

Warm Coat
Boots
Hat
Gloves or Mittens
Snow Pants

A huge thank you to everyone who has already contributed! Remember, the grade level competition is still on. The grade that brings in the most items will win an exciting ice cream sandwich or popsicle party, sponsored by the Student Council.

Current Grade Level Standings (as of Monday afternoon):

Here is a look at the current standings in our competition. Every item counts as we race toward the deadline:

3rd Grade: 158 items collected
4th Grade: 135 items collected
5th Grade: 131 items collected

It's a tight race with 3rd graders taking the lead! Let's see which grade can pull ahead before Thursday!

Parent/Guardian(s) Conferences with Teachers

It is time to connect about your child’s progress! You will receive a sign-up link from your child’s teacher by November 7th. Conferences are 15 minutes and available on:

November 17th: 5:00–8:00 PM
November 20th: 5:00–8:00 PM
November 21st: 1:00–4:00 PM

We look forward to partnering with you!

Our annual Book Fair is coming soon! Classes will visit the fair during their regular library times from Monday, November 17th through Wednesday, November 19th. Students can also shop during our open shop times on Thursday, November 20th, Friday, November 21st (half day), and Monday, November 24th (half day, last call).

Parents are welcome to shop during conference hours:

Monday, November 17th: 4:45pm–8:00pm
Thursday, November 20th: 4:45pm–8:00pm
Friday, November 21st: 12:45pm–4:00pm

PBIS SCHOOL STORE! The students look forward to spending their hard-earned Paw Bucks at our school store! We need your help to make these exciting days happen!

Click here to help run our PBIS School Store

October 31st: Early Release @ 12:15 PM- Records Day in the afternoon

November 4th: No School- Professional Learning Day (PD) for Teachers and Staff

November 21st: Early Release @ 12:15 PM- Conferences in the afternoon

November 25th: Early Release @ 12:15 PM- Records Day in the afternoon and End of 1st Trimester

November 26th, 27th, and 28th: Thanksgiving Recess

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OES Fund Run

Congratulations, Wildcats! With DA and OES working together, we raised an amazing $36,126.81 at our annual Fund Run. We’re so proud of everyone’s effort and grateful for your support. Thank you for helping our school shine!

Walk & Roll to School Day

Thank you, Coach Black, for organizing a fantastic Walk and Roll to School Day for our OES students! Our students showed they were principled, caring, and thinkers throughout the event. We appreciate everyone’s participation in making the walk and roll to school a safe and positive experience!

Homecoming Parade

A huge thank you to our families and PTO for supporting our wonderful homecoming parade! Despite the heat, our OES students made it up the hill with energy and spirit. We had a fantastic time with our Wildcats!

Trunk-or-Treat

Students had fun singing Karaoke at one of the trunks!

Halloween Math Night

OHS Math Honor's Club organized a fun Math Night for our students!

Ofrenda

Our OES Spanish teacher had students bring in pictures of their loved ones displaying a beautiful Ofrenda, which celebrates a unique Mexican tradition.

Halloween Fun at OES

Our 5th grade team nailed it with their costume theme: “I’m Sick of Seven”

OES Food Services and Noon-Aids are the Best!

Shout-out to our OES Food Services and Noon-Aid team for getting into the Halloween spirit and taking care of our kids each day!

Soda Pops!

Our front office team dressed up as Soda Pops!

Event Information

November DA/OES PTO Meeting

When?

Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025, 07:00 PM

Where?

Daniel Axford Elementary School, Mechanic Street, Oxford, MI, USA

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Please take some time to read our Student Handbook with your child. It contains important information about school policies, expectations, and resources to help ensure a successful year. Thank you for your support!

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Contact Information

Marie Murphy
Principal
📧 Marie.Murphy@oxfordschools.org

Katy Horton
Administrative Assistant
📧 Katy.Horton@oxfordschools.org

Bri Overholt
Family School Liaison Substitute
📧 Jill.Millard@oxfordschools.org

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