Oak Crest Elementary Newsletter

We had a BLAST celebrating Read Across America this week! From reading to dogs, to "spring training" with Hornsby, to fun dress-up days, to surprise guest readers, our school showed spirit in FULL FORCE! It was great to see our school community having fun and celebrating reading!

The book fair is open for business in the media center through 3/13! Feel free to stop by at parent/teacher conferences, or join us on Wednesday at Lunch with a Loved One! 📚 Please see information below.

Spring Break is coming quickly! School will be closed March 16th-20th. ☀️

Have a fabulous weekend! 😊

Elizabeth Early, Principal

Cathy Sisco, Assistant Principal

Attention Parents:

Please send a change of clothes in your child’s backpack with them. We no longer have any back-up items left to offer if they have an accident or spill something on themselves. For our clothing closet, we are only able to accept new unused items in their original package. Thank you!

It’s National Nutrition Month!! Smart serving means being mindful of portion sizes and nutritional value! 🍽️ By offering appropriate amounts, we can prevent overeating and encourage healthier habits. Include a variety of fruits, veggies, and whole grains for better flavor and nutrition. Let’s practice smart serving for healthier choices and improved well-being! #HealthyEating

We will have Freckles Friday on March 13th! Freckles cost just $3 and your child will get to pick from a variety of ice cream choices. Money is due by noon on the Tuesday of each Freckles Friday week.

If you missed Coffee with the Counselor this month, we talked about how to help kids who feel anxious. Please see the attachment for some tips that were shared at the event.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library provides free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, with rules focused on local availability, residency, and age; parents or guardians register eligible kids online or via paper forms in participating areas, ensuring they live where the program operates, and books are mailed monthly until the child turns five, building home libraries with no cost to families.

Key Eligibility Rules

• Age: Children from birth up to their fifth birthday.
• Residency: Must live in a county or area where the program operates (availability varies by location).
• Registration: Parents/guardians register children through local affiliates.

How it Works

• Free Books: Families receive one book each month at no cost.
• Personalized: Books are addressed to the child.
• Age-Appropriate: Books are selected to match the child's age and developmental stage.
• Building a Library: The goal is to build a collection of books in the home before kindergarten.

How to Join

1. Check Availability: Visit the Imagination Library's website (imaginationlibrary.com) and use the "Find My Program" tool to see if it serves your area.
2. Register: Sign up online or get a form from a local library or community center if available in your location.
3. Receive Books: After registration, it typically takes a few months (around 90 days) to start getting books.

Important Notes

• Local Control: Local communities partner to fund and manage the program, so availability and registration methods can differ slightly.
• No Repeat Books: Each child gets unique books, but families with multiple children might get some repeats and are encouraged to donate them.

March

3/9-3/13: Book Fair 📚

3/10: Parent/Teacher Conferences 💬

3/12: TX Roadhouse PTA Spirit Night 🍽️

3/13: Freckles Friday 🍦

3/13: 5th Grade Biztown 🏫

3/16-3/20: No School - Spring Break 🌷

3/31: Papa John's Spirit Night 🍕

April

4/3: No School 📅

4/6-4/17: BAPS Art Show @ NSU 🎨

4/10: Distance Learning 💻

4/20: Papa John's Spirit Night 🍕

4/21-4/29: 3rd-5th Grade State Testing 📝

Please take a moment to read through our vision statement below. This statement is a collaborative effort among staff to create a meaningful mission statement that helps to guide us daily.