ORES Newsletter
February 9, 2024
Dear Oak Ridge R6 Families,
We will be celebrating 100 days of school on February 15th as long as we do not miss any more school between now and then! Teachers will send home information regarding how each class will celebrate the 100th day of school this year. We will be hosting a scavenger hunt for 100 hearts in the elementary!
Class valentine parties will be February 14th for students only. Classroom party treats can be dropped off at the elementary office the day before or the day of.
Please do not send balloons and flowers to students at school. These items become a distraction on the bus and in the classroom. Any deliveries will be held in the office until after school for parents to pick up in person.
There will be no school February 12th or 19th for students.
Read Across America Week will be the week of February 26th.
Come and join us for the K-5 Elementary Fold Dance Night on March 7th @ 7:00PM. This was a ton of fun last year!
Grandparents, come and join us for a PK-5th grade movie and popcorn date on March 15th at 1:15PM in the old gym.
The PTO movie night has been postponed.
REMINDERS
CLASSROOM NEWSLETTERS
Classroom newsletters are included below so parents have access to classroom information.
ATTENDANCE EXPLANATION
By law, K-12 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.
OFFICE COMMUNICATION
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.
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.
DOES YOUR FAMILY NEED HELP?
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
February 12-No School For Students-Staff PD
February 14-Classroom Valentines Day Parties
February 19-No school for staff or students
March 7-elementary fold dance night at 7:00 pm
March 8-End of 3rd quarter
March 9-Daddy Daughter Dance
March 15-3rd quarter celebration-movie with grandparents day
March 29-No school for staff or students
April 1-No school for staff or students
April 2-No school for students-staff professional development
April 24-3rd grade farm day
May 10-Book Fair
May 15-4th quarter celebration and Play Day
May 17-Kindergarten graduation at 10:00am
May 17-Last day of school-students dismiss at 12:30
May 17-HS Graduation
