The Ottomon Times

We hope you enjoy your 3-day weekend! We can't wait to see you on Tuesday, September 2nd!

Join TK/Kinder in their color week! The schedule for each day is in the flyer attached below!

Join us for Back to School Night on Thursday, September 4 at 6:00 PM! This is a wonderful opportunity to tour your child’s classroom and discover all the exciting learning planned for the year ahead. Please note, we do not have supervision available for children during the event, and classroom space is limited. To help you and others fully engage in this experience, we kindly ask that you leave your children at home. Thank you for your understanding and support—we look forward to seeing you there!

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT SCHEDULE

Teacher Introductions, Title I Information, & PTA Presentation - 6:00 pm - 6:20 pm

1st Class Session - 6:25 pm - 6:55 pm

2nd Class Session - 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Friday is Ottomon Spirit Day! Show your school pride by wearing Otter Blue or grabbing some official Otter spirit wear. Let’s come together and celebrate our amazing community with lots of school spirit!

Use the link below to visit the PTA Spirit Shop!

Would you like to volunteer in your child’s classroom, drive on a field trip, or help out on campus?

Get started today by following the directions in the link below. The sooner you begin, the easier it will be to be ready when opportunities arise!

Thank you for wanting to support our school community!

Wearing the right shoes on PE days is super important for all students! Tennis shoes, or athletic shoes, provide the support and comfort needed for running, jumping, and playing games. Here are a few reasons why having proper shoes for PE is essential:

1. Prevent Injuries: Tennis shoes have cushioning and support that help protect your feet and ankles. Wearing the right shoes can reduce the risk of injuries, such as sprains or blisters, while participating in activities.

2. Improve Performance: With the right shoes, you can move more easily and perform better during games and exercises. Good shoes can help you run faster, jump higher, and enjoy PE even more!

3. Stay Comfortable: Tennis shoes are designed for physical activity, so they keep your feet comfortable even during the most active games. This means you can focus on having fun and learning new skills without worrying about your feet.

Remember to wear your tennis shoes on PE days so you can be safe, active, and ready to have a great time!

Before the first day of school, please make sure that you log into your parent portal to verify that all emergency contact information is accurate and up to date. This helps us know who is authorized to pick up your child and who to contact in case of an emergency. Directions for accessing Parent Portal are located below in the "How To" section.

Please also complete the school funding form in Parent Portal. This form is essential to ensure our school receives the necessary funds to purchase curriculum and supplies for all students.

Keeping this information current supports your child’s safety and helps our school provide the best learning environment possible. Thank you for your cooperation!

If your child has a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, please keep them home until they have been symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school. This helps prevent the spread of germs and keeps everyone healthier.

If your child is sent home sick from school, the following day will be marked as staff-verified, so there’s no need to call the office to report the absence. You can also conveniently report your child’s absence anytime by logging into your parent portal.

If you have any questions about this policy or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the office at 916-979-8228. Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and healthy!

TK & Kinder Families: You should always park and drop off and pick up your students directly from the classroom. The only exceptions to this are:

• Older siblings are picking up the TK/Kinder student and walking them out
• The TK/Kinder student is going to Bridges or other daycare program

1st - 5th Grade Families: You know your child and their needs best. You can decide to drop off/pick up in the following three ways:

1. Drop off in the cul-de-sac. A crossing guard will cross your student from the cul-de-sac to the school. Please pull ALL THE WAY FORWARD so we can fit three cars along the curb.
2. Drop off along the red curb. Your child should be able to exit the vehicle on their own without support, and all drivers must remain with their vehicle. Again, please pull ALL THE WAY FORWARD, and avoid stopping in the crosswalk area.
3. Park and have your child walk on the sidewalk into the school using the crosswalk if necessary.

Parents are welcome to walk in with their child and stay through breakfast or morning recess until the bell rings at 7:45. Your child's teacher will take it from there. No students or adults should be past the flagpole prior to 7:30, not even to drop off a backpack. No adults should be waiting after school past the flagpole. We will have a sign out to remind you. Thank you for your partnership on this!

Reporting Student Absences Made Easy!

If your child is sick or unable to attend school, you can now report their absence online in just a few simple steps:

1. Log into the Parent Portal.
2. Tap the three lines (menu) at the top right.
3. Click "Report Absence."
4. Choose your student(s).
5. Enter the reason for the absence.
6. Click "Submit."

This helps our attendance clerk keep accurate records and makes it convenient if you have children at different schools, as you can select all of the students who will be out of school.

You can also call us at (916) 979-8228 and leave a message on the attendance line.

Thank you for your support!

See below for directions on how to log into your Parent Portal.

Three things to do in Parent Portal:

1. Please verify all phone numbers and addresses are correct. This is really important so you receive our communication and we can contact you if your child is ill or has an emergency.
2. View your child's teacher. You can also find this out at the Meet the Teacher BBQ on Monday, August 11 or find out the first day of school!
3. Fill out the school funding form. Even if you do not eat school breakfast or lunch, this funding really helps our school! Thank you!

English Directions:

https://www.sanjuan.edu/cms/lib/CA01902727/Centricity/Domain/721/ParentPortalTutorial.pdf

Direcciones en Espanol:

https://www.sanjuan.edu/cms/lib/CA01902727/Centricity/Domain/721/parentportaltutorial%20spanish.pdf

Dear Parents,

If you have an upcoming vacation or event that will require your child to be away from school, and you would like to request an independent study, please notify us at least 1 week PRIOR to your trip. This advance notice allows the teacher to prepare the necessary materials and plan accordingly. Please note that each student is allowed up to 14 days of independent study per school year.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Come join us in coordinating and planning events here at Ottomon! Our PTA has created a way to sign up electronically! It takes less than 90 seconds! You can also, follow us on Facebook OTTOMON PTA for news and event details

Every Thursday - Early out at 12:55

Sept 1 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Sept 4 - Back to School Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Sept 11 - Patriot Day - Wear RED, WHITE & BLUE

Sept 30 - Awards Assembly - You will receive communication from your child's teacher if they have been selected to receive an award!

Oct 3 - Minimum Day - DISMISSAL @ 11:55

Oct 6 - NO SCHOOL

Oct 8 - Fall Picture Day

Oct 28 - Awards Assembly - You will receive communication from your child's teacher if they have been selected to receive an award!

Oct 27 - 31 - Scholastic Book Fair & Red Ribbon Week

Oct 30 - PTA Trunk or Treat @ 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Oct 31 - Character Parade @ 8:00am - 8:30am

Nov 10 - Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

Nov 11 - Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL

Nov 12 - Fall Picture RETAKE Day

Nov 14 - Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day

Nov 17 - 21 - Conference Week - DISMISSAL @ 10:55 ALL WEEK

Nov 21 - NO BRIDGES

Nov 24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

Dec 22 - Jan 6 - Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL - School resumes Tuesday, January 6

Jan 6 - Read & Relax Day

Jan 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

Jan 27 - Awards Assembly - You will receive communication from your child's teacher if they have been selected to receive an award!

Feb 16 - 20 - President's Break - NO SCHOOL

Feb 24 - Awards Assembly - You will receive communication from your child's teacher if they have been selected to receive an award!

Mar 5 - Spring Picture Day

Mar 10 - 13 - Conference Week - DISMISSAL @ 10:55

Mar 26 - Open House @ 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Mar 27 - Minimum Day - DISMISSAL @ 11:55

Mar 30 - Apr 3 - Spring Break - NO SCHOOL

Apr 28 - Awards Assembly - You will receive communication from your child's teacher if they have been selected to receive an award!

Apr 29 - K & 5th Grade Promotion Pictures

May 1 - NO SCHOOL

May 4 - NO SCHOOL

May 25 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

Jun 2 - Awards Assembly - You will receive communication from your child's teacher if they have been selected to receive an award!

Jun 5 - Field Day

Jun 8 - 5th Grade Promotion @ 8:15am

Jun 9 - Kinder Promotion @ 10:00am

Jun 9 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - DISMISSAL @ 11:55

Jun 9 - NO BRIDGES

Valuing our diverse, rural community, Ottomon Elementary's mission is to empower all students to develop their unique strengths and academic abilities through a focused commitment on literacy, analytics, and the arts.

Email: ottomones@sanjuan.edu
Website: www.sanjuan.edu/ottomon
Phone: 916-979-8228