Newsletter - February 2023

 

Happy February Oakwood School Families-

We have made it to the halfway point!  Second semester has begun and we are SO proud of the progress your children have been making!!  

Winter time can be difficult when it comes to finding things to do.  Did you know that playing board games has many benefits???  

Here are just a few:

1. Board games increase brain function.  This activity is a wonderful exercise for the brain.  Because playing stimulates brain areas that are responsible for complex thought and memory formation for both – kids and adults, it assists in practicing essential cognitive skills, such as problem solving and decision making.

2. It brings laughter and decreases stress.

3. Board game playing creates happiness.

4. It brings people closer and strengthens relationships.

5. One of the most amazing benefits of board game playing  is that it  pulls people out of the digital world.  Board games engage in activities that do not involve staring at a smartphone, tablet or computer screen.

 

We will celebrate Valentine's Day on Tuesday, February 14. Please check your class newsletter or with the teacher about party times and other information.

Another thing to do is READ!! We are so excited to welcome author Dean Robbins to our school at the end of February! Thank you to our fabulous PTO for sponsoring this event.  Thank you also to our many parents that donated  so we could purchase additional copies of his books for giveaways.  Students can earn a chance to win a book or VIP pass by being Oakwood Eagle Heroes- including others, seeing the best in others, being helpful, using their big voice to solve conflicts etc.  This follows right along with the themes of Dean Robbins books- everyday superheroes. Please see the information that is posted on our school facebook page for details on his visit.

Happy February,

Mrs. Martin

 

 

Attached is the prepay link for the Oakwood yearbook.  The order deadline is March 12th. 

OAKWOOD ELEMENTARY 22-23 YEARBOOK PREPAY LINK

Parents- you may also go to the Network Photography website at www.networkphoto.net and select the FALL PREPAY tab.  Type in your school name. 

Do you recognize any of these items?  If so, please have your child pick them up in the Lost and Found area located outside the office.  In addition to these items we have a basket full of miscellaneous gloves and mittens, snow pants, and shoes!  

 

 

 

Snow Gear and Winter Playground Reminders

Students should come to school wearing their boots and snow pants, particularly students who are dropped off. Students are not allowed to enter the building to put on their snow gear, so they should be wearing it when they arrive at school. 

Also, boots (snow or rain, as the weather dictates) will be required for any of the playground equipment or the grassy areas until late into the spring. Having boots for outside and shoes for inside helps us keep our classrooms clean. If students are not wearing boots, they will have to remain on the blacktop area only. Thank you for your cooperation!

Mrs. Recker is still collecting cereal boxes and pizza cardboard circles.  Thank you in advance for sending in!

Check out the awesome artwork the Oakwood Eagles are creating at:   Oakwood Elementary Art

 

Student Council News:

In February, Student Council will sponsor our Winter Walk Around School event. We will pick a nice winter week where each classroom will find a time in their day to go for a winter walk in our Sheldon Nature Center to enjoy the many winter sights and sounds. Prizes will be awarded to students for participating. More information and pictures coming soon! 

Please click on the link below for information on the 2023 Oshkosh Youth Baseball 9U Team.  

OshkoshYouthBaseball.pdf

Click here to order tickets for the Herd game on March 4th:

https://fevo.me/herdoakwood