November 17, 2017

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

November is a popular time of the year to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for in our lives.  At Blue Oaks, when I take a moment to think, my heart is overflowing with gratitude. I am thankful for the kind and respectful students who come to school each day and always strive to do their best. I am thankful for their families who love and support them.  I am thankful for the amazing Blue Oaks staff that goes above and beyond in order to guide our students’ learning each and every day.

Be sure to take a look at our newest Bears On Air broadcast to see what has been happening around Blue Oaks over the last month. We hope you enjoy seeing our activities in action!

Again, thank you for all that you do for your children and our school.  Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! I hope you are able to spend time with family and friends and you are able to reflect on all for which we have to be thankful.

Mrs. Peterson

THANKSGIVING BREAK REMINDER

Blue Oaks School will be closed from Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24. Students will return to school on Monday, November, 27. Also, remember that Monday's are a PLC Day and students are released at 1:43 pm.

CHOIR CONCERT

Choir is having their FIRST CONCERT for the 2017-18 school year! Please plan to join us on Wednesday, December 6th at 6:00 pm in the Bears' Lair. Doors open at

5:30 pm. Come listen to some winter/holiday songs!

FALL FUNDRAISER PICK UP UPDATE

Thank you very much for your support of our Fall Fundraiser:  Mixed Bag Designs! Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, orders will not be available for pickup tomorrow.

Orders will now be available for pickup on Tuesday, November 28th, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.  Any orders not picked up on Tuesday will be sent home with students. (Further arrangements will be needed for large orders not picked up on Tuesday. )

We greatly apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. For questions, or to arrange for large order pick up, other than Tuesday, please contact Amber McNinch at amber_mcninch@msn.com.

#ROSEVILLE ROCKS FUNDRAISER

Dear RCSD Community,

Beginning this week, the Roseville City School District Foundation is raising funds through #RosevilleRocks, a crowdsourcing campaign to help expand our District’s new music education program.  You may recall a similar effort last year, which resulted in raising more than $10,000 for the music education program.  The Foundation’s goal this year is to raise $15,000 prior to Thanksgiving!!!  If every family donated just $5 per child, they would more than meet their goal.

I encourage you to ​take five minutes, donate $5 and enrich the life of a child through music education. Please, ​visit the #RosevilleRocks ​link​ to donate today.. and don’t forget to share with your friends and family on social media!

The Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization whose mission is to enhance, expand, and enrich the education of each child in the District. Please click here to see our students and teachers engaged in RCSD music program.

​Thank you,

Derk Garcia

Superintendent

THE LOST & FOUND BIN! YOUR STUFF MISSES YOU...

Unclaimed items not picked up by Friday, December 22nd will be donated to charity!

MAKE-UP PICTURES

Make-up Picture Day will be on held on Friday, December 1st.  Additional information and order forms were sent home this week, so please check your student's backpack.  

GATE IDENTIFICATION

The 2018-2019 school year GATE identification test will be administered at the District Office for students currently in 2nd – 7th  grade.  The students will take the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test, OLSAT, that tests abstract thinking and reasoning ability.  Students must attend one of the testing dates on the OLSAT Parent Permission Form in order to complete the testing by the district.  The Parent Permission Forms will be made available on November 13, 2017 on our district website @ www.rcsdk8.org under the “Parent” tab.  All forms must be returned to the District Office by January 5, 2018 if you would like your student tested. There are no exceptions as materials are ordered based on the number of returned forms.  Make sure you check the district website under the “Parents” tab for more information regarding GATE services and testing.

Forms may also be turned in to the Blue Oaks school office, but must be received no later than Wednesday, December 20th.  

MONTH AT A GLANCE

THANKSGIVING BREAK / Monday, November 20 - Friday, November 24

Toys 4 Tots Toy Drive / Monday, November 27 - Friday, December 15

Make-Up Picture Day / Friday, December 1

Chorus Performance / Wednesday, December 6 (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)

RCSD Board Meeting / Thursday, December 14

Walk to School Wednesday / Wednesday, December 20

Minimum Day (PLC Monday Schedule) / Friday, December 22

WINTER BREAK / Monday, December 25 - Monday, January 8