December 22, 2017

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

I wanted to take a moment to wish you a very happy holiday, and nothing but health and happiness for you and your family in the New Year.

Please take a moment to review the 2018-19 School Calendar. As you start making your summer plans, please note, students return earlier next school year on August 9th.

Enjoy your winter break and we'll see you on Tuesday, January 9th, rested and recharged to finish the school year strong!

Warmest Wishes,

Mrs. Peterson

2018-2019 OPEN ENROLLMENT - INTER/INTRA DISTRICT TRANSFERS

Open Enrollment for All Schools begins January 4th, 2018 and continues through January 29th, 2018. Intradistrict transfer applications are given priority during the open enrollment period.

Transfer applications are now available for the 2018-2019 school year. Applications will be accepted at the District Office starting January 4th, 2018. Please visit the RCSD website for additional information.

Please remember if your child is currently attending Blue Oaks on an Inter-district transfer (coming from another school district) it needs to be renewed each year.

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 are available 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.

MONTH AT A GLANCE

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

PTC Meeting / Thursday, January 11 (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

NO SCHOOL - MLK DAY / Monday, January 15

Skate Night / Tuesday, January 16 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Walk to School Wednesday / Wednesday, January 17

SPIRIT DAY - TWIN DAY / Friday, January 19

Cooley Showcase Night / Tuesday, January 23

The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

December 15, 2017

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

In order to ensure students arrive to school on time, please consider adding an extra 5 - 10 minutes to your morning commute to offset the two new stop lights on Woodcreek Oaks Blvd. Students that arrive at their classrooms after 8:40 will be regarded as tardy and will need to obtain a tardy slip from the office. The playground opens for supervision at 8:25 and you are welcome to drop students off for some extra playtime before school starts.

School telephones may be used by students to notify parents of the need to stay after school to complete missed work, in the event of missing the bus, illness, accident, or other unforeseeable situation. Phone messages for students from parents/guardians should/will be emailed to the teachers and relayed to the student. Please note: except in the case of a legitimate emergency, classroom instruction will not be interrupted to get messages  to students.

The Blue Oaks School Office will close at 2:00 pm on Friday, December 22 and will remain closed until Tuesday, January 9th for Winter Break.

WALK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY

Our next Walk to School is coming up on Wednesday, December 20th! PTC will have a special treat for all students that participate by walking to school that day!

TOYS FOR TOTS

Thank you for all of your thoughtful donations to the Toys for Tots Drive. We were able to fill over 7 boxes! We appreciate your generosity this holiday season and we know the recipients of Toys for Tots do as well.

Blue Oaks Student Council

2018-2019 OPEN ENROLLMENT - INTER/INTRA DISTRICT TRANSFERS

Open Enrollment for All Schools begins January 4th, 2018 and continues through January 29th, 2018. Intradistrict transfer applications are given priority during the open enrollment period.

Transfer applications are now available for the 2018-2019 school year. Applications will be accepted at the District Office starting January 4th, 2018. Please visit the RCSD website for additional information.

Please remember if your child is currently attending Blue Oaks on an Inter-district transfer (coming from another school district) it needs to be renewed each year.

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

There’s only one week left, so be sure to stop by and get your stuff! All unclaimed items not picked up by Friday, December 22nd will be donated to charity!

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 are available 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 into the Blue Oaks school office, but must be received no later than Wednesday, December 20th.

MONTH AT A GLANCE

Walk to School Wednesday / Wednesday, December 20

GATE Identification Forms due to Blue Oaks Office / Wednesday, December 20

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

SPIRIT DAY - Holiday Cheer! / Friday, December 22

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

PTC Meeting / Thursday, January 11 (6:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

NO SCHOOL - MLK DAY / Monday, January 15

SPIRIT DAY - TWIN DAY / Friday, January 19

Cooley Showcase Night / Tuesday, January 23

The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

December 8, 2017

THANK YOU!!!

A big thank you to Mr. Ryan Harrell of Gemini Cabinet, Inc. for donating $500 to our school library!  Blue Oaks will be able to purchase many new and exciting titles with this contribution, as well as replace some older books that have seen better days.  We can't thank Mr. Harrell enough for this incredibly generous donation!

We’d also like to give a big thank you to Cub Scout Pack 1592 for their generous donation of $500! These funds will help cover the cost to send six of our teachers to a conference this summer in San Diego, CA.

TOYS FOR TOTS

Hello Parents!

The Toys for Tots Donation ends on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15th! Please bring in new, unwrapped toys of any kind- all toys, crafts, games, etc. are accepted no matter how small or big!

Toys for Tots is a US Marine Corps program organized to collect new, unwrapped toys and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in our community. There will be collection boxes in the Office all week through December 15th.

Thank you for all of your support!

Blue Oaks Student Council

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 into the Blue Oaks school office, but must be received no later than Wednesday, December 20th.

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

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

MONTH AT A GLANCE

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

Movie Night (Bears Lair) / Friday, December 8 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

RCSD Board Meeting / Thursday, December 14

Walk to School Wednesday / Wednesday, December 20

GATE Identification Forms due to Blue Oaks Office / Wednesday, December 20

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

SPIRIT DAY - Holiday Cheer! / Friday, December 22

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

The Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

December 1, 2017

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!

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 into the Blue Oaks school office, but must be received no later than Wednesday, December 20th.

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

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

MONTH AT A GLANCE

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

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

Movie Night (Bears Lair) / Friday, December 8 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

RCSD Board Meeting / Thursday, December 14

Walk to School Wednesday / Wednesday, December 20

GATE Identification Forms due to Blue Oaks Office / Wednesday, December 20

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

SPIRIT DAY - Holiday Cheer! / Friday, December 22

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