This Week...Winter Sing Performances -- 12/22!

12/18/2023 8:20 am

Friday, December 22nd

 

9:00-9:30am: Grades Kindergarten AM, 1st grade, 2nd grade (in the gym)

10:00-10:30am: Grades 3, 4, 5 (in the gym)

 

Kindergarten PM will perform on December 21st at 2:00 (in the music room)

Oak Spirit Wear Reopened!

12/18/2023 8:10 am

Based on the popularity of the Oak School spirit wear and requests to place more orders, the Oak School spirit wear web store has re-opened!

 

Order now through the end of Friday, December 22nd.

 

Spirit wear will be delivered by mid-January 2024.

https://snflrswag.com/collections/oak-school

20% of the sales will go directly back to Oak School.

Thank you for supporting our students with this PTO fundraiser.

TUESDAY 12/19...Safety Drill!

12/18/2023 8:01 am

Lockdown Safety Drill:

 

On Tuesday, December 19th at 2:30 pm will conduct a lockdown drill that will include Hinsdale police. During this drill, teachers will utilize the linked Google Slides to instruct students. 

 

We understand that some parents/guardians may want to opt out of this type of drill for their child(ren). As the parent/guardian, you have the option to exempt your child, for any reason, from this drill. 

 

 

If you choose to exempt your child from the drill, you must notify Effey Nassis at enassis@d181.org

no later than the day prior (12/18) to the drill.

 

Last chance to support oak school AND celebrate 70 years strong in one full swoop

12/18/2023 8:00 am

A proceed of every “70 years strong” Oak ornament goes back to Oak for the next 70 years of excellence ahead. This is the last chance to purchase your ornament with guaranteed Weds delivery. Order now before the we run out forever. Must order TODAY for Weds drop off.

 

Please choose from the following to order: 

 

Zelle 312-420-4047 or julie@julienaujokas.com

Cash or Check (written to Julie Vlahos) in envelope and

turn into child teacher or

Venmo the following

 

 

 

Thank You for Your Toy Drive Donations!

12/18/2023 7:59 am

 

Thank you to everyone who donated to the Kids Care Club Toy Drive for Drexel Elementary School. We collected over 100 toys and gift cards!

Changing of the Seasons...be prepared!

12/11/2023 9:17 am

 

With the change of seasons upon us we see the changing and falling of leaves and we start to feel the falling temperatures too.  

Please help prepare your student(s).

 Send to school with a coat, gloves, & a winter hat! 

Holiday Fundraiser on 12/16!

12/11/2023 9:00 am

December 16th from 12-4PM 

 

Please join Oak Moms on at J.McLaughlin in Hinsdale to finish up your holiday shopping. J.McLaughlin will provide festive sips, bites and shopping. 15% of all proceeds will benefit Oak School PTO.

 

Let's continue the fun...

4-5:30PM at Que Miso

 

Immediately following the J.McLaughlin event, all Oak parents are invited to meet up.

Enjoy drinks, food and mingling. 

Que Miso will donate 12% of proceeds to the Oak School PTO.

 

Please see this link to the Evite HERE

please RSVPs  by 12/5/23

 

 

Note that J.McLaughlin has graciously opened up fundraising to the entire week. If you purchase from J. McLaughlin the week prior to the event, you must mention Oak School in order for Oak PTO to receive 15% of purchase proceeds.
 
 

2nd Trimester Lunch-In Sign-up!

12/11/2023 8:58 am

Myfooddays.com will open for 2nd trimester Lunch-In purchases on Monday, 12/4 at 7am.

 

There are 19 lunches from January through March. The deadline will be Friday, 12/15 at 3pm.

 

Volunteer sign ups will also be available on 12/4.

Please limit sign ups to 3 to allow all families an opportunity to volunteer.

 

If you would like to be added to the sub list or have any questions regarding Lunch-In, contact

Denys Kang at lunchin@oakpto.org.

 

Lunch-In is available to all students. The PTO offers financial assistance to any student. Contact the principal or office for details.

 

Thank you for participating in the Lunch-In program.

 

Lunch-In schedule HERE

 

 

Oak Holiday Ornament 2023

12/11/2023 8:56 am

In 1953, Dwight D. Eisenhower was sworn in as President of the United States, minimum wage was $0.75 an hour and our treasured and priceless Oak School opened its doors for the 1st time. 

For Oak’s 70 year celebration,

we are offering everyone the chance to be a part of history.

Oak’s first ever holiday ornament is available for purchase at $10.

 

We only have a limited amount 

so get your keepsake before it sells out!

 

 

 

 

 

Testing THIS WEEK!

12/11/2023 8:55 am

 

 

It's here...this week

get a good night sleep and have a yummy breakfast

Winter NWEA MAP Testing Dates:

(Grades 1-5)

December 11-15

 

Testing will take place early in the morning and will last approximately one to one and a half hours. 

The testing days were chosen depending on each grade level’s instructional schedule. 

Makeup testing for students who are absent on testing days will take place the following week. 

We will not have any makeup testing after winter break.

 

1st & 2nd Grades: Tuesday, December 12 (reading) & Wednesday, December 13th (math)

 

3rd, 4th & 5th Grades: Thursday, December 14th (reading) & Friday, December 15th (math)