11/1-11/5

                         

Dear Blue Oaks Bears, 

    What a wonderful end to the month! We had such a fun time with Red Ribbon Week, Character Concert, Bear Hug Store, Book Fair and The Bear Jamboree. All of the work that goes into these special activities is greatly appreciated by everyone! We can't do any of this without our amazing parents, families and parent volunteers! Please remember no school for students tomorrow 11/1. We will see you on Tuesday1 

~Mrs.Cumbra

Character Count Winners: Responsibility _

*As a reminder, these student listed below will have pizza with me on Thursday! 

TK

Penders - Riley and Nathan

K

DiBlasio  -  Ma’Lea and Isaac

Kracke - Walter, Nika, and Mares

Murphy- Lorina and Ibrahim

1st

Maglinte- Kaydence and Peyton

Leeth-  Lily and Raelene

Gibbs -Kenzlee and Wes

ASD 1/2/3

Matoba-Sam

2nd 

Tavernetti - Zaid and IIa

Sasaki -  Alayna and Aven

DeRosa- Henry and Dakota   

3rd

Rue- Dallas, Aryanna and Sophie

Ellis- Chloe, Hashana and Christina

Hennessy- Carter, Olivia and Blair

4th

Weiss - 

Wall- Elyana, Jaden and Isabella

Eldred- Adrian

Hernandez - William and Lilla

5th

Fregeau-  Bradley and Eon

O’Connor - Hudson, Sophia and Gracelyn

Pierce-  Sophie, Jack and Elijah

Hernandez - Joe, Tarah and Dinh

As a Reminder- Pick Up/Drop Off

Traffic in and around Blue Oaks School presents the number one
safety hazard to children and adults!  
We request your cooperation. 

• SUPERVISION- Supervision doesn't start until 8:25. We ask that you do not drop off you student before 8:25. We have recently had a few student being dropped off before 8:25 which is not safe. Please plan accordingly so that your child can be at school at 8:25. 

• The WEST PARKING LOT - in front of the Kindergarten wing -  is designated for drop-off and pick-up of transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grade students by private vehicle, only. Watch for children! Children may not go into parking lots unless they are with an adult. All students entering the west side parking lot must use the crosswalk on Halesworth. DO NOT stop or park your vehicle except in a designated parking spot.  Remain in your car when at the yellow curb and pull all the way up to the end of they yellow curb. 

• The DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AREA in front of the Multi-Use Room is for school buses and daycare agencies only. Please do not drop off or pick up students on Horncastle Ave. There is no supervision.

• The EAST PARKING LOT – in front of the Adventure Club and the upper grades playground is designated for drop-off and pick-up of third, fourth and fifth grade students by private vehicle, only.  There is no crosswalk in this parking lot.  Children may not cross or enter the parking lot unless accompanied by an adult. DO NOT stop or park your vehicle except in a designated parking spot.  Remain in your car when at the yellow curb.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE UNATTENDED IN THE DROP-OFF/PICK-UP ZONES. 

If you wish to park your car, kindly pull into a designated parking space.

Thank you for respecting the privacy and property rights of residents on streets adjacent to school.

We request that you walk your child/children to school whenever possible to cut down on traffic and pollution, promote healthy life habits and enhance the safety of all.

   

PTC

Please show your support and join our PTC.  Our Parent Teacher Club is an outstanding group that organizes many events at Blue Oaks.  The school wouldn't be what it is without this team! For more information, click on the link.   Please read about our upcoming events below:

• Spirit Wear orders placed prior to 9/24 will be delivered to your child’s classroom later this week. Orders placed after 9/24 will be included in the next bulk order with the vendor which will be 11/12 (unless we happen to have the items in stock) and will be delivered to your child’s classroom within 6-8 weeks.
• Last call for Spirit Wear for the 2021-2022 school year!! The final date to order Spirit Wear will be 11/12, so order winter apparel or larger sizes for your growing child now while you still can. 
• If you have any questions, please emailspiritwear@blueoaksptc.com

WALK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY!

*Next Walk to School: Nov. 17th*

If you live too far to walk, we encourage you to park in the surrounding neighborhood and walk in from there. Two student council representatives will be manning each gate to pass out stickers to those students who participated in Walk to School Wednesday. We look forward to seeing our Bears put on their walking shoes and help to create a cleaner environment.

Darrin O’Conner is always kind and ready to help out, from moving furniture to covering crossing guard duty twice a day! Blue Oaks is a better place because of him. 

Blue Oaks 5th Grade Bucket Band

Our PTC has purchased the seat cushions which will allow our students to sit outside on the ground and practice playing and learning the recorder. Thank you so much for your support of our school music program! Our kids will be so excited to learn that they will have the chance to play recorders this year. I can't wait to tell them the good news! I can't wait to see their faces light up when they play their first song.  As a reminder, the bucket band performance will be Dec. 9th! This event will be held outside on the stage. More information will be coming. 

What's New in RCSD?

JOIN THE RCSD TEAM! Be part of a great school district and team! Check out the RCSD Job Fair on Tuesday, November 16, from 1 pm – 7 pm at the District Office located at 1050 Main Street, Roseville. Our team is ready to help you complete the process and will offer INTERVIEWS ON THE SPOT for qualified candidates. We offer a variety of hours from part-time to full-time, and many available jobs can work within the school day hours! For a description of the jobs available and more information about the Job Fair, visit the RCSD website.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is located in the Bear's Lair on the stage.  It is very helpful if your child has their name on their clothing so we can return it. At the end of the trimesters, we will be donating the clothes that don't get picked up. Please come take a look! 

   
  

Vaccine Verification REQUIRED for Volunteers:

• If you are vaccinated, please bring in your vaccine card and show it to our secretaries.  They DO NOT need a copy or make a copy.  They simply need to see it.  This only needs to be done one time.  We will mark you cleared in our system and you are not required to show this again.

• If you are NOT vaccinated and you would like to continue to volunteer as a Category I or Category II volunteer, you MUST show proof of a negative COVID test within 6 days of being on campus.  Our school secretaries will ask for proof of this requirement upon you signing in.

• Nov. 1: No school; teacher workday
• Nov. 11: No school; Veteran's Day
• Nov. 15-19: Elementary school conference week schedule
• Nov. 22-26: Fall break

November Lunch Menu * as a reminder, choices are subject to change

2021-2022 Bell Schedule

RCSD Website

Blue Oaks Website

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS/AGENCIES/RESOURCES

10/25-10/29

Dear Blue Oaks Bears, 

Is it the end of October?! Where has the time gone? 

    We have a fun-filled week ahead! Please take a moment to read all the fun events happening! Thank you for all those that walked to school on Wednesday and remember to mark your calendars on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. As a reminder, Nov, 1st is a teacher work day and we will miss all our little bears but we will see them on Tuesday. 

    Did you know that we have a new position at Blue Oaks called Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) and we are so lucky to have Mindy Corr fill that role here at our school. As you know she has taught 4th and 5th grade here for the last 8 years, but has taken on this new role for the next three years.  In this role, she will be supporting students across all grade levels and helping teachers to implement new programs for not only academics, but behavior and social emotional learning as well.  Additionally, she is running after school math intervention on Tuesdays and Thursdays - which is currently running for selected 2nd and 4th graders.  We are also lucky to have Ms. Jennifer Chance as Mrs. Corr's instructional aide.  She helps Mrs. Corr with intervention and small groups.  We are very lucky to have both of them support our bears! 

Vaccine Verification REQUIRED for Volunteers:

• If you are vaccinated, please bring in your vaccine card and show it to our secretaries.  They DO NOT need a copy or make a copy.  They simply need to see it.  This only needs to be done one time.  We will mark you cleared in our system and you are not required to show this again.

• If you are NOT vaccinated and you would like to continue to volunteer as a Category I or Category II volunteer, you MUST show proof of a negative COVID test within 6 days of being on campus.  Our school secretaries will ask for proof of this requirement upon you signing in.

PTC

Please show your support and join our PTC.  Our Parent Teacher Club is an outstanding group that organizes many events at Blue Oaks.  The school wouldn't be what it is without this team! For more information, click on the link.   Please read about our upcoming events below:

• Boo Boxes are available now while supplies last! Free delivery to the porches of your ghosts and ghouls. Made with kids in mind to bring them cheer! Collectable decorations, trinkets, and treats! Feel free to purchase for your student's siblings, friends, and neighbors too! Boo Box Order Formhttp://www.blueoaksptc.com/boo-boxes/
• Bear Jamboree is back! Please join us on October 29th for our fun Fall Carnival from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Come enjoy a night of fun with your kids! Carnival games, inflatables, food, a DJ, and more! Adults and children under 2 are free, children ages 3-17 are $7 each. To register, go here. We can’t pull off this event without volunteers, so please sign up  here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4badad2aa3fc1-bear4
• Spirit Wear orders placed prior to 9/24 will be delivered to your child’s classroom later this week. Orders placed after 9/24 will be included in the next bulk order with the vendor which will be 11/12 (unless we happen to have the items in stock) and will be delivered to your child’s classroom within 6-8 weeks.
• Last call for Spirit Wear for the 2021-2022 school year!! The final date to order Spirit Wear will be 11/12, so order winter apparel or larger sizes for your growing child now while you still can. 
• If you have any questions, please emailspiritwear@blueoaksptc.com
• This year our book fair will be in-person from October 25^th- 29^th. The store will be open during lunch and after school. There will be extended hours on October 29^th during the Bear Jamboree. Go to http://www.blueoaksptc.com/bookfair/ for more info. You are welcome to come at your student's lunch time to shop with them at the book fair. Please remember that masks are required indoors.    
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The book fair is finally here! This week we will have opportunities for families to come during lunch time and shop. The book fair will be held in the library. Please come and support our teachers and school.

WALK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY!

Our first Walk to School Wednesday was a success! Mark your calendars for the third Wednesday of every month for the rest of the year! If you live too far to walk, we encourage you to park in the surrounding neighborhood and walk in from there. Two student council representatives will be manning each gate to pass out stickers to those students who participated in Walk to School Wednesday. We look forward to seeing our Bears put on their walking shoes and help to create a cleaner environment. Happy Walking!

Pick Up/Drop Off

Traffic in and around Blue Oaks School presents the number one
safety hazard to children and adults!  
We request your cooperation. 

• SUPERVISION- Supervision doesn't start until 8:25. We ask that you do not drop off you student before 8:25. We have recently had a few student being dropped off before 8:25 which is not safe. Please plan accordingly so that your child can be at school at 8:25. 

• The WEST PARKING LOT - in front of the Kindergarten wing -  is designated for drop-off and pick-up of transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grade students by private vehicle, only. Watch for children! Children may not go into parking lots unless they are with an adult. All students entering the west side parking lot must use the crosswalk on Halesworth. DO NOT stop or park your vehicle except in a designated parking spot.  Remain in your car when at the yellow curb and pull all the way up to the end of they yellow curb. 

• The DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AREA in front of the Multi-Use Room is for school buses and daycare agencies only. Please do not drop off or pick up students on Horncastle Ave. There is no supervision.

• The EAST PARKING LOT – in front of the Adventure Club and the upper grades playground is designated for drop-off and pick-up of third, fourth and fifth grade students by private vehicle, only.  There is no crosswalk in this parking lot.  Children may not cross or enter the parking lot unless accompanied by an adult. DO NOT stop or park your vehicle except in a designated parking spot.  Remain in your car when at the yellow curb.

• BUS LOOP- please do not use the bus loop as an area to pick up your child. It is intended for our busses and not other vehicles. PLEASE don't use the bus loop for U-Turns.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE UNATTENDED IN THE DROP-OFF/PICK-UP ZONES. 

If you wish to park your car, kindly pull into a designated parking space.

Thank you for respecting the privacy and property rights of residents on streets adjacent to school.

We request that you walk your child/children to school whenever possible to cut down on traffic and pollution, promote healthy life habits and enhance the safety of all.

Sierra Grimes is always willing to jump in and help with student behavior. She also created 2 months of SEL lessons for our students in the ASD classes. We couldn’t keep our classrooms running without you!

Blue Oaks 5th Grade Bucket Band!

Blue Oaks Bucket Band practice has started. The performance will be in December. I can't wait to see our 5th graders in action and all their hard work pay off. Also Mrs. Estep has set up a Donor's Choose for some items for her music class. If you would like to donate, here is the link: Seat Cushions for Music Class

What's New in RCSD?

RCSD is seeing the number of COVID-19 cases continuing to decrease, and we remind all families that as we move into the winter months, please continue to be vigilant. If your child is feeling ill, please keep them home! For more information on current COVID-19 numbers at RCSD please see our Dashboard. It is updated daily Monday through Friday.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is located in the Bear's Lair on the stage.  It is very helpful if your child has their name on their clothing so we can return it to them. At the end of the trimesters, we will be donating the clothes that don't get picked up. Please come take a look! 

• Oct. 25- Oct. 29th: Book Fair
• Oct. 29: Bear Jamboree 
• Nov. 1: No school; teacher workday
• Nov. 11: No school; Veteran's Day
• Nov. 15-19: Elementary school conference week schedule
• Nov. 22-26: Fall break

Important Links:

October Lunch Menu * as a reminder, choices are subject to change

2021-2022 Bell Schedule

RCSD Website

Blue Oaks Website

10/18-10/22

 

Dear Blue Oaks Families!

We are looking ahead to fall Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held during 11/15-11/ 19 and this year conferences will be offered either virtually or in-person if requested. More details and information on scheduling conferences will be sent out by your child's teacher on Oct. 18th. Masks will be required for in-person conferences. Don't forget to mark your calendars for Red Ribbon Week 10/25-10/29. Here are the fun dress-up days! 

Monday 10/25:  Red Day to kick of Wear RED

Tuesday 10/26: Turn your back to drugs! Backwards Day

Wednesday 10/27: Team up against Drugs Sports Day

Thursday 10/28: Put drugs to sleep PJ Day 

Friday 10/29: Say BOO to drugs... Wear your Halloween costume!

Spirit Friday 10/22   

THINK PINK. Instead of our typical navy and yellow spirit swag on Friday 10/22 we are going to all wear Pink to show our support for breast cancer awareness.

Vaccine Verification REQUIRED for Volunteers:

Attention parents and family members!  Beginning Monday, 10/18 we are required to check vaccine status for our Category I and/or Category II volunteers. Notification was sent out last week with more detailed information but below is a summary:

• If you are vaccinated, please bring in your vaccine card and show it to our secretaries.  They DO NOT need a copy or make a copy.  They simply need to see it.  This only needs to be done one time.  We will mark you cleared in our system and you are not required to show this again.

• If you are NOT vaccinated and you would like to continue to volunteer as a Category I or Category II volunteer, you MUST show proof of a negative COVID test within 6 days of being on campus.  Our school secretaries will ask for proof of this requirement upon you signing in.

Thank you for understanding! 

Mrs. Cumbra

PTC

Upcoming PTC meeting: 10/21 at 6:30-7:30 on zoom

https://zoom.us/j/4589155348?pwd=YjA2SXY2R3pHeDk4TXZ1MmZERzVsZz09

Meeting ID: 458 915 5348

Passcode: m3GN3a

*We will be discussing the shade structure

Please show your support and join our PTC.  Our Parent Teacher Club is an outstanding group that organizes many events at Blue Oaks.  The school wouldn't be what it is without this team! For more information, click on the link.   Please read about our upcoming events below:

• Boo Boxes are available now while supplies last! Free delivery to the porches of your ghosts and ghouls. Made with kids in mind to bring them cheer! Collectable decorations, trinkets, and treats! Feel free to purchase for your student's siblings, friends, and neighbors too! Boo Box Order Formhttp://www.blueoaksptc.com/boo-boxes/
• Bear Jamboree is back! Please join us on October 29th for our fun Fall Carnival from 4:30pm-6:30pm. Come enjoy a night of fun with your kids! Carnival games, inflatables, food, a DJ, and more! Adults and children under 2 are free, children ages 3-17 are $7 each. To register, go here. We can’t pull off this event without volunteers, so please sign up  here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4badad2aa3fc1-bear4
• This year our book fair will be in-person from October 25^th- 29^th. The store will be open during lunch and after school. There will be extended hours on October 29^th during the Bear Jamboree. Go to http://www.blueoaksptc.com/bookfair/ for more info. You are welcome to come at your student's lunch time to shop with them at the book fair. Please remember that masks are required indoors. 

• Huge thank you to all that came to our Dinner Out at MOD! We raised $355.56

Dear Parents and Families:

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair on Oct. 25-29. This event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.

After missing out on many beloved traditions, our fall Book Fair will be a familiar, welcome, and safe event for our students.

We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there!

WALK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY!

Blue Oaks encourages you to go green and join us for Walk to School Wednesday! Our first Walk to School Wednesday is 10/20 and will be the third Wednesday of every month for the rest of the year! If you live too far to walk, we encourage you to park in the surrounding neighborhood and walk in from there. Two student council representatives will be manning each gate to pass out stickers to those students who participated in Walk to School Wednesday. We look forward to seeing our Bears put on their walking shoes and help to create a cleaner environment. Happy Walking!

Pick Up/Drop Off

Traffic in and around Blue Oaks School presents the number one
safety hazard to children and adults!  
We request your cooperation. 

• SUPERVISION- Supervision doesn't start until 8:25. We ask that you do not drop off you student before 8:25. We have recently had a few student being dropped off before 8:25 which is not safe. Please plan accordingly so that your child can be at school at 8:25. 

• The WEST PARKING LOT - in front of the Kindergarten wing -  is designated for drop-off and pick-up of transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first and second grade students by private vehicle, only. Watch for children! Children may not go into parking lots unless they are with an adult. All students entering the west side parking lot must use the crosswalk on Halesworth. DO NOT stop or park your vehicle except in a designated parking spot.  Remain in your car when at the yellow curb and pull all the way up to the end of they yellow curb. 

• The DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AREA in front of the Multi-Use Room is for school buses and daycare agencies only. Please do not drop off or pick up students on Horncastle Ave. There is no supervision.

• The EAST PARKING LOT – in front of the Adventure Club and the upper grades playground is designated for drop-off and pick-up of third, fourth and fifth grade students by private vehicle, only.  There is no crosswalk in this parking lot.  Children may not cross or enter the parking lot unless accompanied by an adult. DO NOT stop or park your vehicle except in a designated parking spot.  Remain in your car when at the yellow curb.

• BUS LOOP- please do not use the bus loop as an area to pick up your child. It is intended for our busses and not other vehicles. PLEASE don't use the bus loop for U-Turns.

NEVER LEAVE YOUR VEHICLE UNATTENDED IN THE DROP-OFF/PICK-UP ZONES. 

If you wish to park your car, kindly pull into a designated parking space.

Thank you for respecting the privacy and property rights of residents on streets adjacent to school.

We request that you walk your child/children to school whenever possible to cut down on traffic and pollution, promote healthy life habits and enhance the safety of all.

Revee and Jen! Our students are SO excited to have PE back this year and to see their wonderful teachers! Thank you for everything you do. PE is the highlight of their week!

Blue Oaks 5th Grade Bucket Band!

Blue Oaks Bucket Band practice has started. The performance will be in December. I can't wait to see our 5th graders in action and all their hard work pay off.

Also Mrs. Estep has set up a Donor's Choose for some items for her music class. If you would like to donate, here is the link: Seat Cushions for Music Class. She still needs quite a bit of money! Please take a look and donate if you can. 

What's New in RCSD?

GATE Identification Gifted and Talented Education 

(GATE) identification testing for the 2021-2022 school year will be taking place in January 2022. The GATE identification test will be available for students currently in 3rd – 7th grade. Students who sign up to take the GATE identification test will take the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT),which tests abstract thinking and reasoning ability. 

If you are interested in having your student take the OLSAT for GATE identification, please complete this GATE Parent Permission Form no later than October 29, 2021. Permission forms will not be accepted after October 29th, as materials and scheduling are based on the number of students who participate in testing. 

Please check the RCSD website for more information regarding GATE services and testing. This information can be found by visiting rcsdk8.org → Main Menu → Programs → Gifted and Talented Education. 

If you complete the form that is linked above, then you will be notified of your student’s scheduled testing date and time on or before December 10, 2021. Please contact Kristen Desimone at kdesimone@rcsdk8.org with any questions regarding GATE testing. 

Note: Students who are already GATE identified do not need to test again.

Did you know we have 11 areas around our school with specific

expectations on how to be safe, be respectful and be responsible? 

Each week I will focus on an area and this week it is OFFICE: Take a moment to review these expectations with your student. Thank you for your help to reinforce our bear necessities. 

BE SAFE: Stay with buddy when assigned Walk at all times Keep hands and feet to self

BE RESPECTFUL Use a quiet voice Wait patiently and quietly for adult attention Politely explain your reason for visiting

BE RESPONSIBLE Bring office pass  Stay seated if asked to wait

Dressing Up on October 29th?

We are allowing costumes so please adhere to the following guidelines in regards to costumes to ensure the safety of all our students. No inflatables, clowns, masks, face paint or accessories with costumes (like fake swords, etc.). Students must be able to sit at their desks and function in a classroom atmosphere. As always our greatest concern is for the safety of our students, therefore, please closely supervise your child's costume choice. Any student who arrives at school in an inappropriate or dangerous costume will be sent home to change and return to school.

Safety Updates:

Masks: Thank you for all of your support with mask-wearing. Students and teachers are expected to wear masks while indoors in the classroom. We have extras and will provide one if a child doesn't have one. At this time, students do not need to wear them while outside. 

Hand washing and Sanitizing: Students are strongly encouraged to wash hands throughout the day and if they are unable to wash, they can use hand sanitizer.

Visitors on Campus: Please check in at the office. 

Current CDPH Guidelines: CDPH Guidelines

Covid-19 Dashboard: Click here for updated information on covid cases in our school district.

Close Contant FAQs:Close Contact FAQs 

• Oct. 21: Date Change: School Site Council Meeting 3:15-4:15
• Oct. 21: PTC Meeting 6:30-7:30
• Oct. 25- Oct. 29th: Book Fair
• Oct. 29: Bear Jamboree Time
• Nov. 1: No school; teacher workday
• Nov. 11: No school; Veteran's Day
• Nov. 15-19: Elementary school conference week schedule
• Nov. 22-26: Fall break

Important Links:

October Lunch Menu * as a reminder, choices are subject to change

2021-2022 Bell Schedule

RCSD Website

Blue Oaks Website