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 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. 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. -
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!
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
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! 
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
- 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
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