May 16, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Attention Car Dismissal Families

Due to a school event on Friday, May 19, please do not arrive early to pick up your child/children. We do not want to block traffic for those families that are exiting our event. Thank you for understanding!

Lunch Menu Change

In May, there will be a lunch menu change due to our events. Students will have grab-and-go lunches and eat outside. 

No more lunch visitors starting May 19th.

May 22

Chicken sandwich/ PBJ sandwich

Applesauce Cup/ Orange, Fresh Juice, Fruit Blend

Carrots

May 24  

Chicken Grill Caesar Salad/ PBJ sandwich/ Pasta, Plain Meat sauce, Marinara Sauce

Breadstick, Mixed Fruit, Cup Caesar Side Salad

Juice/ Fruit Blend /Dried Cranberries

Carrots

 May 25

Dippy Dog/ PBJ sandwich

Apples, Dried Cranberries

Juice, Fruit Blend

Upcoming Events

May 16

5th grade Main Event Field Trip

May 18

5th grade Animal Kingdom Field Trip

Dairy Queen Night, 5 to 7 pm at the Ballantrae Dairy Queen

May 19

Kindergarten Graduation 2PM

May 22

Otter Ball Dance:

On Monday, May 22 we will have an Otter Ball Dance. This dance is 90’s themed and will be held during the school day. This is a closed event on campus. Our PTA will provide each grade level an opportunity to celebrate with this end of the year dance. Students are encouraged to dress in 90’s themed apparel. We look forward to the dance and the neon-90’s fun!

May 25

5th Grade Ceremony 1:30-2:30PM

May 26

Pre-K Graduation 12 PM and Last Day of School!

Other News

Attention Walker/Biker Families:

In light of suspicious activity around our neighboring schools, please review the following safety tips with your children.

• Don’t talk to strangers.
• Don’t take anything from strangers.
• Don’t go anywhere with someone you don’t know.
• Stay more than an arm’s reach from strangers. If you are approached by a stranger, seek help immediately.
• Trust your instincts, if you feel you are being followed or something is not right, seek help immediately.
• Use the buddy system, avoid walking anywhere alone.
• Review contact telephone numbers and home safety practices.
• When seeking help, always go to a trusted adult – teacher, coach, police officer, other parent, or older siblings.
• If a stranger grabs you, do everything you can to stop him or her from pulling you away. Drop to the ground, kick, hit, bite, and scream. Do whatever it takes to attract the attention of others who can help you. If someone is dragging you away, scream, “this is not my dad,” or “this is not my mom.”
• Report any suspicious activity to your local school and police department.

Rodney L. Ferguson
School Safety Officer

Yearbook

We have 100 yearbooks available. The yearbooks are $20 each, cash only, and can be purchased in the front office until they are gone. They are first come, first serve.

 

May 9, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Testing & Closed Campus:

May 1st –  May 12th, we will have a closed campus due to testing. This will minimize disruption and disturbance on our campus.

On the days that you are on campus to have lunch with your student, please remember to meet your child on the otter pad. Parents are not allowed in the Café when students are present, we want to thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

ESE Parent Survey:

Each year, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) surveys parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) to determine how well districts and schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. All states must collect these data for reporting on their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Additionally, survey results will be used to help schools and districts improve services and results for children with disabilities.

The ESE survey is now open to all parents of children with an IEP receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12 and will be accessible from March 22, 2023, through June 30, 2023. While demographic information must be collected in compliance with federal requirements, individual responses are confidential. 

The survey will only be offered in web-based format at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey. There will be no paper-based surveys provided this year.

Upcoming Events

May 10

Kindergarten Round Up:  We will have our Kindergarten Round Up tours on May 10th, so please save the date if you have an incoming Kindergarten student that would like a campus tour. Click here to sign up or go to https://tinyurl.com/ytzrzkk7 

May 15

Media books are due back by May 15th 

May 16

5th grade Main Event Field Trip

May 18

5th grade Animal Kingdom Field Trip

Dairy Queen Night, 5 to 7 pm at the Ballantrae Dairy Queen

May 19

Kindergarten Graduation

May 22

End of Year Dance during school hours

May 25

5th Grade Ceremony

May 26

Last Day of School

Other News

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next General Membership PTA meeting is May 15 at 8:45 am in the Media Center.  Please come vote on our new slate of board members, and find out more about next year’s plans!

Yearbook

Don’t miss out on your chance to buy the 2022-2023 Oakstead Elementary Yearbook!  It’s the best way to remember this year’s events, classmates, and friends.  Yearbooks are on sale until they are SOLD OUT! $20 cash only, on sale in the front office. Buy your yearbook Today! 

 

May 2, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Testing & Closed Campus:

May 1st –  May 12th, we will have a closed campus due to testing. This will minimize disruption and disturbance on our campus.

On the days that you are on campus to have lunch with your student, please remember to meet your child on the otter pad. Parents are not allowed in the Café when students are present, we want to thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

ESE Parent Survey:

Each year, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) surveys parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) to determine how well districts and schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. All states must collect these data for reporting on their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Additionally, survey results will be used to help schools and districts improve services and results for children with disabilities.

The ESE survey is now open to all parents of children with an IEP receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12 and will be accessible from March 22, 2023, through June 30, 2023. While demographic information must be collected in compliance with federal requirements, individual responses are confidential. 

The survey will only be offered in web-based format at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey. There will be no paper-based surveys provided this year.

Upcoming Events

May 10

Kindergarten Round Up:  We will have our Kindergarten Round Up tours on May 10th, so please save the date if you have an incoming Kindergarten student that would like a campus tour. Click here to sign up or go to https://tinyurl.com/ytzrzkk7 

May 15

Media books are due back by May 15th 

May 18

5th grade Main Event Field Trip

May 19

Kindergarten Graduation

May 22

End of Year Dance

May 25

5th Grade Ceremony

May 26

Last Day of School

Other News

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next General Membership PTA meeting is May 15 at 8:45 am in the Media Center.  Please come vote on our new slate of board members, and find out more about next year’s plans!

Yearbook

Don’t miss out on your chance to order a copy of the 2023 Oakstead Elementary Yearbook!  It’s the best way to remember this year’s events, classmates, and friends.  Yearbooks are on sale until they are SOLD OUT!  $25 for 5th grade (extra cost includes a parent dedication and a supplement with special photos of 5th grade field trip, graduation, and end of year party.  $20 for grades Pre-K through 4th.  Buy your yearbook Today!  https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/ 

Click here for the 5th grade dedication form 

April 25, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Testing & Closed Campus:

May 1st –  May 12th, we will have a closed campus due to testing. This will minimize disruption and disturbance on our campus.

On the days that you are on campus to have lunch with your student, please remember to meet your child on the otter pad. Parents are not allowed in the Café when students are present, we want to thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

ESE Parent Survey:

Each year, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) surveys parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) to determine how well districts and schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. All states must collect these data for reporting on their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Additionally, survey results will be used to help schools and districts improve services and results for children with disabilities.

The ESE survey is now open to all parents of children with an IEP receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12 and will be accessible from March 22, 2023, through June 30, 2023. While demographic information must be collected in compliance with federal requirements, individual responses are confidential. 

The survey will only be offered in web-based format at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey. There will be no paper-based surveys provided this year.

Upcoming Events

April 25

On Tuesday, April 25th Chorus will have their concert from 7:00-7:30 PM. Please have your chorus student here by 6:30 PM.

April 28

Sunshine State Reader Celebration:  We have a fun event planned for students on Friday, April 28th from 4:00-6:30pm to celebrate students who read all 15 Sunshine State books. 

May 10

Kindergarten Round Up:  We will have our Kindergarten Round Up tours on May 10th, so please save the date if you have an incoming Kindergarten student that would like a campus tour. Click here to sign up or go to https://tinyurl.com/ytzrzkk7 

Other News

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next General Membership PTA meeting is May 15 at 8:45 am in the Media Center.  Please come vote on our new slate of board members, and find out more about next year’s plans!

Yearbook

Don’t miss out on your chance to order a copy of the 2023 Oakstead Elementary Yearbook!  It’s the best way to remember this year’s events, classmates, and friends.  Yearbooks are on sale until they are SOLD OUT!  $25 for 5th grade (extra cost includes a parent dedication and a supplement with special photos of 5th grade field trip, graduation, and end of year party.  $20 for grades Pre-K through 4th.  Buy your yearbook Today!  https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/ 

Click here for the 5th grade dedication form 

April 18, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Testing & Closed Campus:

May 1st –  May 12th, we will have a closed campus due to testing. This will minimize disruption and disturbance on our campus.

On the days that you are on campus to have lunch with your student, please remember to meet your child on the otter pad. Parents are not allowed in the Café when students are present, we want to thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

ESE Parent Survey:

Each year, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) surveys parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) to determine how well districts and schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. All states must collect these data for reporting on their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Additionally, survey results will be used to help schools and districts improve services and results for children with disabilities.

The ESE survey is now open to all parents of children with an IEP receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12 and will be accessible from March 22, 2023, through June 30, 2023. While demographic information must be collected in compliance with federal requirements, individual responses are confidential. 

The survey will only be offered in web-based format at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey. There will be no paper-based surveys provided this year.

Upcoming Events

April 21

Our Otter Splash Day is on Friday, April 21st, we will have a closed campus for lunches on this day. Friday is also beach themed; your child is welcome to wear beach themed attire that is school approved, and they must bring a change of clothes with closed toed shoes.

April 25

On Tuesday, April 25th Chorus will have their concert from 7:00-7:30 PM. Please have your chorus student here by 6:30 PM.

May 10

Kindergarten Round Up:  We will have our Kindergarten Round Up tours on May 10th, so please save the date if you have an incoming Kindergarten student that would like a campus tour. Click here to sign up or go to https://tinyurl.com/ytzrzkk7 

Other News

Yearbook

Don’t miss out on your chance to order a copy of the 2023 Oakstead Elementary Yearbook!  It’s the best way to remember this year’s events, classmates, and friends.  Yearbooks are on sale until they are SOLD OUT!  $25 for 5th grade (extra cost includes a parent dedication and a supplement with special photos of 5th grade field trip, graduation, and end of year party.  $20 for grades Pre-K through 4th.  Buy your yearbook Today!  https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/ 

Click here for the 5th grade dedication form 

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is April 17 at 8:45 am in the Media Center.

SAC meeting: Our last SAC meeting of this school year is April 18 at 7 pm. Thank you for your volunteer efforts for our school.

April 4, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

ESE Parent Survey:

Each year, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) surveys parents of children with an individual educational plan (IEP) to determine how well districts and schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. All states must collect these data for reporting on their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Additionally, survey results will be used to help schools and districts improve services and results for children with disabilities.

The ESE survey is now open to all parents of children with an IEP receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12 and will be accessible from March 22, 2023, through June 30, 2023. While demographic information must be collected in compliance with federal requirements, individual responses are confidential. 

The survey will only be offered in web-based format at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ESEParentSurvey. There will be no paper-based surveys provided this year.

Book Fair:

Everything you need to know in bullet form:

  • Our school earns 25% on all purchases.
  • Anyone can shop online from 3/28 – 4/10.   
  • Parents can access fair at:  https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oakstead
  • Parents will set up an eWallet on through that same link, so they do not have to send money (cash) into school with students.  This is instantaneous money available to the student.
  • We do NOT accept checks. 
  • Balances under $3 will be donated to All for Books which is used to buy books for the media/staff at the end of the fair.
  • Balances over $3 will remain Scholastic dollars.
  • We will be open Thursday 3/30/23 night 5:00pm – 7:00pm for parents to shop with their students during the Art fair.

We can’t wait to see everyone at the Book Fair!  See you soon.

Upcoming Events

April 6

The Florida Aquarium will be here for our 2nd and 3rd Graders! We will have bagged lunches for students on this day, No Lunch Visitors, and no extra snack purchases will be made.

April 7

There is no School on Friday, April 7th.

Other News

Yearbook

Don’t miss out on your chance to order a copy of the 2023 Oakstead Elementary Yearbook!  It’s the best way to remember this year’s events, classmates, and friends.  Yearbooks are on sale until they are SOLD OUT!  $25 for 5th grade (extra cost includes a parent dedication and a supplement with special photos of 5th grade field trip, graduation, and end of year party.  $20 for grades Pre-K through 4th.  Buy your yearbook Today!  https://www.studentquickpay.com/pasco/ 

Click here for the 5th grade dedication form 

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is April 17 at 8:45 am in the Media Center.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is April 18 at 7 pm.  

March 28, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Book Fair:

Everything you need to know in bullet form:

  • Our school earns 25% on all purchases.
  • Anyone can shop online from 3/28 – 4/10.   
  • Parents can access fair at:  https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oakstead
  • Parents will set up an eWallet on through that same link, so they do not have to send money (cash) into school with students.  This is instantaneous money available to the student.
  • We do NOT accept checks. 
  • Balances under $3 will be donated to All for Books which is used to buy books for the media/staff at the end of the fair.
  • Balances over $3 will remain Scholastic dollars.
  • We will be open Thursday 3/30/23 night 5:00pm – 7:00pm for parents to shop with their students during the Art fair.

We can’t wait to see everyone at the Book Fair!  See you soon.

Upcoming Events

March 29 - April 5

Our Spring Book Fair is right around the corner.  Shopping starts on Wednesday, March 29th.

March 30

Art Showcase: On Thursday March 30th the book fair will be open from 5-7. During this time, we are inviting families to visit our art showcase. Samples of student artwork will be on display in the courtyard. Students will bring home notification from the art teachers if their art will be displayed. This night will be a wonderful opportunity for you to view art displays by multiple grade levels and to visit the book fair. We look forward to seeing our families this Thursday! 

Other News

Front Office:

This week we will be saying farewell to our front office secretary Candy. Candy has been a vital member of the Oakstead office staff for many years. Candy will be missed, and we wish her the absolute best! Wednesday will be her last day with us.

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is April 17 at 8:45 am in the Media Center.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is April 18 at 7 pm.  Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be a March meeting.

March 21, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Book Fair:

Everything you need to know in bullet form:

  • Our school earns 25% on all purchases.
  • Anyone can shop online from 3/28 – 4/10.   
  • Parents can access fair at:  https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oakstead
  • Parents will set up an eWallet on through that same link, so they do not have to send money (cash) into school with students.  This is instantaneous money available to the student.
  • We do NOT accept checks. 
  • Balances under $3 will be donated to All for Books which is used to buy books for the media/staff at the end of the fair.
  • Balances over $3 will remain Scholastic dollars.
  • We will be open Thursday 3/30/23 night 5:00pm – 7:00pm for parents to shop with their students during the Art fair.

We can’t wait to see everyone at the Book Fair!  See you soon.

Parents:

Please take a moment to check if your child has an overdue book.  Notices were sent home last week if your child was missing a book.

Upcoming Events

March 22

Otter Olympics Closing Ceremony: 3:00 PM.  Students should wear their grade level team color.

March 23

Dairy Queen Night is on Thursday, March 23rd from 5 to 7 pm.

March 29 - April 5

Our Spring Book Fair is right around the corner.  Shopping starts on Wednesday, March 29th.

Other News

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is March 27 at 8:45 am in the Media Center.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is April 18 at 7 pm.  Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be a March meeting.

March 7, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Parking:

Please refrain from parking in the handicap spots in front of the school unless you have a permit. We want to ensure that handicap spots are available for those who need them.

Otter Olympics:

Parents thank you so much for all your contributions and support in our Otter Olympics. As of March 7, we have raised over $14,000 towards our $35,000 goal! We truly could not do this without your support. As a reminder, Quarter 3 ends on March 10! We are so proud of our Otter’s and all their hard work.

Parents:

Please take a moment to check if your child has an overdue book.  Notices were sent home last week if your child was missing a book.

Upcoming Events

March 7

Our 2nd and 3rd grade Performance, Singing Around the World, is on March 7th.  2nd grade Otters will perform at 6:30 pm, and 3rd grade Otters will perform at 7:30 pm.  Please drop your child off at the music room 15 minutes prior to their scheduled performance.  Please have your child wear their nicest outfit for this very special performance on the Oakstead stage!

 

March 8

Otter Olympic Team Spirit Day: Students should wear their grade level team color:
Pre-K/Kindergarten/5th grade Wear Blue
1st/2nd grade Wear White
3rd/4th grade Wear Red

 

March 9

Otter Olympic Event.  No Lunch Visitors this day.  Densday Wheel Spinning will be on Thursday, March 9th.  Students will wear their den color on this day. We will have events throughout the day in which students can earn points for their den. Students will run the Otter Olympic Course during their specials times. We will only be able to host volunteers for this event. Please follow the PTA Facebook for pictures capture throughout the day.

 

 

March 13-20

Spring Break is the week of March 13 to 20th.  We look forward to our students’ return on Tuesday, March 212st!

 

 

March 22

Otter Olympics Closing Ceremony: 3:00 PM.  Students should wear their grade level team color.

March 23

Dairy Queen Night is on Thursday, March 23rd from 5 to 7 pm.

Other News

Grain and Berry:

Parents if you get a chance, Grain and Berry is a sponsor for our Otter Olympics. They are opening a new location this week and you are invited to this event on Thursday and Friday to the soft opening at the Bexley Hub. The grand opening is March 11th.

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers Needed on Thursday, March 9th for Otter Olympics: Only volunteers can attend this event!

Otter Olympics is successful because of our amazing volunteers- please make sure you have filled and have been APPROVED by the Pasco County School Board.  

We’re using SignUp.com to organize our event

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca72ea5fc1-otter#/

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is in March.  Date to be announced.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is April 18 at 7 pm.  Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be a March meeting.

February 28, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Otter Olympics:

We are excited to have our 5th annual Otter Olympic fundraiser hosted by PTA. On Friday March 3rd, we will kick off Otter Olympics with our opening ceremonies including the running of the torch and class flags.  On Thursday March 9th is the Otter Olympic event, students will participate in an obstacle course with many of our sponsors during their specials. Closing ceremonies will be on Wednesday, March 22nd, team, class, and student winners will be announced. This annual fundraiser provides funds for the school to assist with continuous improvements to the Otter Pad and new umbrella system, campus enhancements, staff appreciation, school wide programs, and student incentives. Our goal this year is $35,000.

Students will register on the Get Movin Fund Hub site on Friday, March 3rd. This site is where students can collect donations. Donations will continue to be collected until Tuesday, March 21st. More information will be sent home on Friday, March 3rd.  

Parents:

Please take a moment to check if your child has an overdue book.  Notices were sent home last week if your child was missing a book.

Upcoming Events

March 3

Opening Ceremonies at 10:15 AM.  Students should wear their grade level team color.
Pre-K/Kindergarten/5th grade Wear Blue
1st/2nd grade Wear White
3rd/4th grade Wear Red

 

 

March 7

Our 2nd and 3rd grade Performance, Singing Around the World, is on March 7th.  2nd grade Otters will perform at 6:30 pm, and 3rd grade Otters will perform at 7:30 pm.  Please drop your child off at the music room 15 minutes prior to their scheduled performance.  Please have your child wear their nicest outfit for this very special performance on the Oakstead stage!

 

March 8

Otter Olympic Team Spirit Day: Students should wear their grade level team color:
Pre-K/Kindergarten/5th grade Wear Blue
1st/2nd grade Wear White
3rd/4th grade Wear Red

 

March 9

Otter Olympic Event.  No Lunch Visitors this day.  Densday Wheel Spinning will be on Thursday, March 9th.  Students will wear their den color on this day. We will have events throughout the day in which students can earn points for their den. Students will run the Otter Olympic Course during their specials times. We will only be able to host volunteers for this event. Please follow the PTA Facebook for pictures capture throughout the day.

 

 

March 22

Otter Olympics Closing Ceremony: 3:00 PM.  Students should wear their grade level team color.

Other News

Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers Needed on Thursday, March 9th for Otter Olympics: Only volunteers can attend this event!

Otter Olympics is successful because of our amazing volunteers- please make sure you have filled and have been APPROVED by the Pasco County School Board.  

We’re using SignUp.com to organize our event

Here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1) Click this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aca72ea5fc1-otter#/

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It’s Easy – you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is in March.  Date to be announced.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is April 18 at 7 pm.  Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be a March meeting.

February 21, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Otter Olympics:

Opening Ceremony is Thursday, March 9th. There will be more information to come! 

Volunteers and sign-up times: 

10:00-10:30 PTA board and 3 PK parents 

10:30-11:55 1st/2nd  

11:50-1:15 4/5 

2:00-3:30 K/3 

Parents:

Please take a moment to check if your child has an overdue book.  Notices were sent home last week if your child was missing a book.

Upcoming Events

February 28-

Spring Picture Day is Tuesday, February 28th!  Order your pictures at giganteproductions.com Oakstead Picture Day February 28th by Gigante Productions

 

 

March 7

Our 2nd and 3rd grade Performance, Singing Around the World, is on March 7th.  2nd grade Otters will perform at 6:30 pm, and 3rd grade Otters will perform at 7:30 pm.  Please drop your child off at the music room 15 minutes prior to their scheduled performance.  Please have your child wear their nicest outfit for this very special performance on the Oakstead stage!

 

Other News

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is in March.  Date to be announced.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is April 18 at 7 pm.  Due to scheduling conflicts, there will not be a March meeting.

School Lunch Menu Change:

There will be a school lunch change on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your flexibility.

Wednesday:

Chicken Cobb Salad

Macaroni & Cheese

Breadstick, Garlic

Melon, Cantaloupe, Chunks

Pear, Diced Cup

Caesar Side Salad

Cauliflower, Roasted Garlic

Sandwich, Alternate Allergen

Juice, Fruit Blend

Sandwich, PBJ

Thursday:

Yogurt Dipper Box

Fish Nuggets

Crackers, Goldfish, Cheddar

Apples, Slices

Dried Cranberries

Garden Side Salad

Sweet Potato Savory Fry

Sandwich, Alternate Allergen

Juice, Fruit Blend

Sandwich, PBJ

February 14, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

Car Loop:

Please remain off your cell phone wile you are in the car line, this will ensure the safety and security of our students and staff.  Please make sure you have your car tags with you when you pick your child up in the car line.

Den Shirt Order Form

We are reopening our Den Shirt ordering and there is no wait time because we have them in stock! Thank you all for supporting our OES Den System! 

Upcoming Events

February 16

Our next Dairy Queen Night is Thursday February 16 from 5 to 7 pm.  Location is the Ballantrae Dairy Queen.  We hope to see you there!

 

March 7

Our 2nd and 3rd grade Performance, Singing Around the World, is on March 7th.  2nd grade Otters will perform at 6:30 pm, and 3rd grade Otters will perform at 7:30 pm.  Please drop your child off at the music room 15 minutes prior to their scheduled performance.  Please have your child wear their nicest outfit for this very special performance on the Oakstead stage!

 

Other News

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is in March.  Date to be announced.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is February 14th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center.

School Lunch Menu Change:

There will be a school lunch change on Wednesday, February 22 and Thursday, February 23. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your flexibility.

Wednesday:

Chicken Cobb Salad

Macaroni & Cheese

Breadstick, Garlic

Melon, Cantaloupe, Chunks

Pear, Diced Cup

Caesar Side Salad

Cauliflower, Roasted Garlic

Sandwich, Alternate Allergen

Juice, Fruit Blend

Sandwich, PBJ

Thursday:

Yogurt Dipper Box

Fish Nuggets

Crackers, Goldfish, Cheddar

Apples, Slices

Dried Cranberries

Garden Side Salad

Sweet Potato Savory Fry

Sandwich, Alternate Allergen

Juice, Fruit Blend

Sandwich, PBJ

February 7, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

STEM Showcase:

The District STEM Showcase was amazing, and our students represented OES with excellence! Below you will find the names of our District Showcase winners. Please celebrate these students; being a District STEM Showcase Winner is a huge accomplishment!

  • Aria Bagdanov Martinez
  • Benjamin Bergeron
  • Rylan Bramlett
  • Kenzi Bryan
  • Sophie Cuviello
  • Olivia Hambleton
  • Jimena Perez
  • Dominic Rodriguez

Den Shirt Order Form

We are reopening our Den Shirt ordering and there is no wait time because we have them in stock! Thank you all for supporting our OES Den System! 

Upcoming Events

February 7

Kindergarten and 1st grade will perform tonight in the cafeteria, we can’t wait to see all their hard work! Kindergarten Otters perform at 6:30 pm and 1st Grade Otters perform at 7:30 pm.  

 

February 16

Our next Dairy Queen Night is Thursday February 16 from 5 to 7 pm.  Location is the Ballantrae Dairy Queen.  We hope to see you there!

 

Other News

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is February 13th at 8:40 AM in the Media Center.  It is a General Membership meeting.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is February 14th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center.

Lunch Time:

We have our new umbrellas set up on the Otter Pad to provide additional shade.  We want to thank our PTA for all their hard work in making this happen!  Parents, please make sure you supervise your children while you are having lunch with them.

January 24, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

FAST Parent Night

We will hold two Parent Informational sessions for each grade on January 26, at 6 pm and at 6:30 pm. Information in each session is specific to those grade levels.

The Kindergarten through 2nd grades sessions will be held in Oakstead’s Cafeteria.

Grades 3 through 5 will be held in Oakstead’s Media Center. 

Please make sure to return the form that went home with your child on Tuesday, so we can have your child’s Individual Data Reports for you.

 

Den Shirt Order Form

We are reopening our Den Shirt ordering and there is no wait time because we have them in stock! Thank you all for supporting our OES Den System! 

Upcoming Events

January 26

We will hold two FAST parent informational sessions on January 26.  Your child’s teacher has sent home information about this.

January 28

Our Intermediate Social will be held this Friday, we look forward to this fun event!

February 7

Kindergarten and 1st grade will have a performance of The Bremen Town Musicians on February 7. Kindergarten Otters perform at 6:30 pm and 1st Grade Otters perform at 7:30 pm.  Please drop your child off at the music room 30 minutes prior to their scheduled performance and please have your child wear their nicest outfit to perform on stage.  *Please note the School Safety Guard will not be on campus for this event*

 

Other News

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is February 13th at 8:40 AM in the Media Center.  It is a General Membership meeting.

January 17, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

FAST Parent Night

We will hold two Parent Informational sessions for each grade on January 26, at 6 pm and at 6:30 pm. Information in each session is specific to those grade levels.

The Kindergarten through 2nd grades sessions will be held in Oakstead’s Cafeteria.

Grades 3 through 5 will be held in Oakstead’s Media Center. 

Please make sure to return the form that went home with your child on Tuesday, so we can have your child’s Individual Data Reports for you.

 

School Lunch

Make sure your student’s lunch status is current.  If you have paid, reduced or free lunch status, it is the same for breakfast.  Breakfast is no longer free for everyone.

Den Shirt Order Form

We are reopening our Den Shirt ordering and there is no wait time because we have them in stock! Thank you all for supporting our OES Den System! 

Upcoming Events

January 19 and 20

Field Day for K through 2nd grade is Thursday, January 19th.

Field Day for Grades 3 through 5 is Friday, January 20th.

January 26

We will hold two FAST parent informational sessions on January 26.  Your child’s teacher has sent home information about this.

February 7

Kindergarten and 1st grade will have a performance of The Bremen Town Musicians on February 7. Kindergarten Otters perform at 6:30 pm and 1st Grade Otters perform at 7:30 pm.  Please drop your child off at the music room 30 minutes prior to their scheduled performance and please have your child wear their nicest outfit to perform on stage.  *Please note the School Safety Guard will not be on campus for this event*

 

Other News

Cell Phones

Please remember that cell phone usage during school zone is prohibited. Please be aware that we have a lot of movement during arrival and dismissal and it is imperative to have your undivided attention. Cell phone use continues to be an issue in the car line. On October 1, 2019 Florida Statute 316.301 went into effect. The statute restricted ALL wireless devices, including cellular phones, to handsfree operation only while operating a vehicle in a school zone.

What does this mean for OES car line users?

*Car line drivers are not authorized hold the phone up to their ear, type anything on their screen or keyboard, or hold the phone in their hand to read the GPS

       *Please cease all hands-on cell phone use prior to entering the school zone.*

We appreciate your support as we try to make arrival and dismissal safe for everyone.

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: We want to thank our PTA for organizing the Dinosaur Exhibit. Our otters loved the opportunity to learn about fossils and dinosaurs!! Our next PTA meeting is February 13th at 8:40 AM in the Media Center.  It is a General Membership meeting.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is January 17th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center.

Kindness Campaign

Our upcoming Kindness Campaign begins Wednesday, February 1st and continues through February 28th.  Our Theme is KINDNESS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD.

Students will be challenged to complete Random Acts of Kindness and classes can win prizes! Our staff is participating in Wellness Challenges also. You and your child can also participate by dressing for any of the Theme Days.

Our Theme Days are:

  • Wednesday, February 1st- Peace, Love and Kindness.  Wear a peace sign or tie dye shirt
  • Friday, February 10th- Team up for Kindness! Wear a favorite team jersey/shirt
  • Tuesday, February 14th- Kindness Makes the World Go Round; Spread the Love! Wear Valentine’s Day themed colors/attire
  • Thursday, February 23rd- Be a RAINBOW in Someone Else’s Cloud! Staff and Students wear their Grade Level Color
    • PreK/K- wear Red
    •  1st grade- wear Orange
    • 2nd grade- wear Yellow
    • 3rd grade- wear Green
    • 4th grade- wear Blue
    • 5th grade- wear Purple
  • Monday, February 27th- Change the World with Kindness! Dress as a superhero or someone in real life who has changed the world.

Thank you for your support of this year’s campaign! We couldn’t do it without you all!

Katie, Madison, Maryvic & OES PTA

January 10, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

FAST Parent Night

We will hold two Parent Informational sessions for each grade on January 26, at 6 pm and at 6:30 pm. Information in each session is specific to those grade levels.

The Kindergarten through 2nd grades sessions will be held in Oakstead’s Cafeteria.

Grades 3 through 5 will be held in Oakstead’s Media Center. 

Please make sure to return the form that went home with your child on Tuesday, so we can have your child’s Individual Data Reports for you.

 

Hockey Sticks from the Tampa Bay Lightning

Students who ride home by Car/Walker/Biker/PLACE will receive their hockey sticks on 1/10.  If your child rides the bus, we will send home their hockey stick in February.

Den Shirt Order Form

We are reopening our Den Shirt ordering and there is no wait time because we have them in stock! Thank you all for supporting our OES Den System! 

Upcoming Events

January 12 and 13

Our PTA has sponsored a Traveling Museum to come and visit Oakstead on January 12 and 13!  Students will enjoy a Dinosaur Presentation where they will get to inspect real Dinosaur relics in front of a 10 foot tall volcano!  

Table Stations Include:

  • Rocks and Fossils
  • Insects and Plant Life
  • Life Cycles and A Fossil Rub
  • Ocean Life

January 12-

Dairy Queen night from 5 to 7 pm at Ballantrae Dairy Queen.  A percentage of the proceeds from takeout and dine-in sales during this time will be donated to Oakstead.  Drive-thru orders do not count.  See you there!

January 19 and 20

Field Day for K through 2nd grade is Thursday, January 19th.

Field Day for Grades 3 through 5 is Friday, January 20th.

February 7

Kindergarten and 1st grade will have a performance of The Bremen Town Musicians on February 7. Kindergarten Otters perform at 6:30 pm and 1st Grade Otters perform at 7:30 pm.  Please drop your child off at the music room 30 minutes prior to their scheduled performance and please have your child wear their nicest outfit to perform on stage.  *Please note the School Safety Guard will not be on campus for this event*

 

Other News

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is February 13th at 8:40 AM in the Media Center.  It is a General Membership meeting.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is January 17th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center.

January 3, 2023

Grade-Specific Information

2023 Bell Schedule Change

Oakstead’s Bell schedule has been changed to 9:26 AM for the Arrival bell and 9:36 AM for the Tardy bell. Please note that morning bus schedules may have changed as well.  We also have school on a previously non-school day, February 20th.  These changes were made District-wide due to the time of for hurricane situations this school year.  Call our office if you have any questions.

Star Lab

Our Star Lab will be set up in the Media Center Wednesday through Friday this week.  Grades 2 through 5 will have the opportunity to view the stars and night sky through this interactive lab.

Dens Information

Our Otter Pond Principle for January is UNITY.  We are relaunching our Den System for the second half of the 2022-2023 school year. Please see the attached letter with information on how we will be using the Den system at Oakstead!

Den Parent Information

Upcoming Events

January 12 and 13

Our PTA has sponsored a Traveling Museum to come and visit Oakstead on January 12 and 13!  Students will enjoy a Dinosaur Presentation where they will get to inspect real Dinosaur relics in front of a 10 foot tall volcano!  

Table Stations Include:

  • Rocks and Fossils
  • Insects and Plant Life
  • Life Cycles and A Fossil Rub
  • Ocean Life

January 12-

Dairy Queen night from 5 to 7 pm at Ballantrae Dairy Queen.  A percentage of the proceeds from takeout and dine-in sales during this time will be donated to Oakstead.  Drive-thru orders do not count.  See you there!

January 19 and 20

Field Day for K through 2nd grade is Thursday, January 19th.

Field Day for Grades 3 through 5 is Friday, January 20th.

Other News

PLACE Parking

PLACE parents, please refrain from parking in the bus loop. It is unsafe to load and unload in the bus area from 8:00-4:30. You need to park in the main parking lot when sending children to PLACE. We appreciate your understanding; this will ensure the safety of our students!  

Car Loop Extension:

The much-anticipated car loop extension project is starting this month! Gilbane Building Company has been onsite since December 19th, and they plan to complete the new loop and associated work in the beginning of February. The work includes a new loop, (25) new parking spaces and new 6’ permanent fencing and gates. The contractor will be taking advantage of weekends, and student breaks/holidays to complete the work as quickly as possible. The work zone will be accessed from Joy Drive, to alleviate any additional congestion on Lake Patience.

Car Loop Link

Parent Involvement Corner

PTA meeting: Our next PTA meeting is January 9th at 8:40 AM in the Media Center.

SAC meeting: Our next SAC meeting is January 17th at 7:00 PM in the Media Center.