Dear Blue Oaks Families,
We are heading into our second week of October and the weather is finally cooling off. The first pizza celebration was fun and I enjoyed eating pizza with our respect winners. October is a very busy month, parent teacher conferences, book fair, bear jamboree and more! Please be on the look out for parent teacher conference sign ups. They will be coming out from your child's teacher on Oct. 18th. I also have some important information to share about volunteers and vaccinations. Please read the information below and as always, please let me know if you have any questions.
Vaccine Verification REQUIRED for Volunteers:
Attention parents and family members! Beginning Monday, 10/15 we are required to check vaccine status for our Category I and/or Category II volunteers. Notification was sent out on Friday 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
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. At this time, volunteers are welcome. We have scheduled fingerprinting for this Tuesday by appt only. A message went out earlier this week through SWIFT with more information
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
PTC
- 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 Form
- 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!
- This year our book fair will be in-person from October 25th- 29th. The store will be open during lunch and after school. There will be extended hours on October 29th during the Bear Jamboree. Go to http://www.blueoaksptc.com/
bookfair/ for more info.
- 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. 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!
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.
- 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.
Michael LaBar works so hard to keep our school clean and running well. He promptly handles maintenance requests and it always willing to lend a helping hand. Thank you!
Blue Oaks 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
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?
Help out RCSD and your child could receive up to a $500 college savings account! Every RCSD family that completes an Annual Household Eligibility form, and qualifies, will receive up to $500 in a college savings account for your child. The funds, provided by the state’s CalKIDS program, will remain in their account or can be added to by parents up until the time your child enrolls in college. All forms must be completed by October 1, 2021. For more information on how to complete the form, view our 3-minute video
Help out RCSD and your child could receive up to a $500 college savings account! Every RCSD family that completes an Annual Household Eligibility form, and qualifies, will receive up to $500 in a college savings account for your child. The funds, provided by the state’s CalKIDS program, will remain in their account or can be added to by parents up until the time your child enrolls in college. All forms must be completed by October 1, 2021. For more information on how to complete the form, view our 3-minute video
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 specificexpectations on how to be safe, be respectful and be responsible? Each week I will focus on an area and this week it is ARRIVAL and DISMISSAL: Take a moment to review these expectations with your student.
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.
(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.
Dressing Up on October 29th?
- Oct. 14: School Site Council Meeting
- Oct. 21: PTC Meeting 6:30-7:30
- Oct. 25- Oct. 29th: Book Fair
- Oct. 29: Bear Jamboree Time: TBD
- 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
- Oct. 14: School Site Council Meeting
- Oct. 21: PTC Meeting 6:30-7:30
- Oct. 25- Oct. 29th: Book Fair
- Oct. 29: Bear Jamboree Time: TBD
- 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
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