11/22-11/26

 

Dear Blue Oaks Families, 

I would like to take this moment and thank each and every one of you. You have all welcomed me to Blue Oaks and really made me feel a part of the community. I am also thankful for all our students as they come to school each day with open hearts, minds and are ready to learn.  Finally, I am thankful for the entire Blue Oaks staff! They are all incredibly passionate about education and are always looking for ways to best support our students not only academically but also to support their social-emotional and behavioral learning. We all know that is very important especially during these hard times. 

Thank you all for everything have done to create such an amazing school. 

~Mrs. Cumbra

Student Council Update:

THANK YOU SO MUCH for everyone's help/participation with our canned/boxed food drive this year. Blue Oaks raised over 2,000 cans to be donated to the Salvation Army! Our grade level who raised the most was (drum roll please) 3RD GRADE with 721 donations! Great job!

TK-K: 461

1: 447

2: 311

3: 721

4: 417

5: 644

WATCH DOGS Kick-off Jan. 20th at 3:30-4:30!

Come and enjoy some cookies and refreshments as you learn all you need to know about the fun Watch D.O.G.S program.  The program is a little different than before as we will have the dads on campus to help during 11:30-1:30.  Come at 11:15 to get your picture with yours student (s) for the wall of fame and then head out to support our bears during lunch and recess time. It will be a great time to be able to eat lunch with your student (s) and play with them too. You will be able to meet their friends and have fun. If you are not able to attend this meeting, please don't worry! Let us know and we will give you all the information you need. We look forward to partnering with our dads to make this a great program at Blue Oaks. 

 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. 

• Speed Limit- It is very important to drive slow when picking up or dropping off your student.  Many families are driving fast through the crosswalks, causing students and families to be alarmed.  Please be respectful of all our students and community and drive slow! 

• 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

• Give the gift of holiday cheer with hot cocoa and cookies! Fun Santa plates and mugs with all the fixings. Perfect for Secret Santa, Neighbors, Family and Friends. Delivery included.

http://www.blueoaksptc.com/holidays/

WALK TO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY!

*Next Walk to School: December 15th*

How fun has this been? I love being in the front of the school with Ms. Tessa and Ms. Susan. We love dancing to the music and handing out stickers. 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.

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 the LIBRARY. Take a moment to review these expectations with your student. 

BE SAFE Keep hands and feet to self Use library materials for their purpose Push in your chair

BE RESPECTFUL Handle the library books with care Use a quiet whisper Follow librarian instructions

BE RESPONSIBLE Return library books on time Only remove books that have been checked out Keep all food and drink outside

Ms. Annie, our night-time custodian, works really hard after everyone leaves to make sure our classrooms are clean and ready for the next day. Her work is greatly appreciated!

Blue Oaks 5th Grade Bucket Band

Performance will be in Jan. Date: TBD  

What's New in RCSD?

HOLIDAY OPPORTUNITIES:As the holidays quickly approach, the Roseville Holiday Food Basket Program is working hard to make sure everyone in our community has what they need. If you know of someone that could benefit from receiving a food box this holiday season please complete this form by December 13, 2021. All forms are kept confidential.

TAKE CARE OF YOU: In this time of uncertainty and change, we continue to be mindful of all our students, their families, and our staff. Please remember that we have added Caresolace.com as a unique service that will allow everyone a way to reach out for mental health and wellness support. CareSolace is a care navigation and coordination system that makes it simple and easy for anyone in the RCSD community to get the right help in seconds. Please use this link to access this service quickly.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 

December 20 - December 31: Winter Break 

January 3 - Staff Professional Development Day - No School

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. In December, 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.

* as a reminder, choices are subject to change

2021-2022 Bell Schedule

RCSD Website

Blue Oaks Website

MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS/AGENCIES/RESOURCES

11/15-11/19

Dear Blue Oaks Families, 

    Thank you for taking the time to meet with your student's teacher. Having this partnership is very important in creating a successful, safe, strong academic year. We learn so much from our parents as you are truly your students first teacher. Please remember this week is all minimum days and our students in 1st-5th grade get out at 12:36 and Kindergarten is out at 12:21.  We appreciate all your support and are looking forward to continuing a strong year.  As mentioned before, be on the look out for WATCH D.O.G.S to begin in Jan. It is such a great program to get dads involved on campus. Have a nice Thanksgiving holiday with your families.  We all have so much to be thankful for. 

Thank you, 

Mrs. Cumbra

 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. 

• Speed Limit- It is very important to drive slow when picking up or dropping off your student.  Many families are driving fast through the crosswalks, causing students and families to be alarmed.  Please be respectful of all our students and community and drive slow! 

• 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

• If you have pictures of your family from Bear Jamboree and would like to submit them for the yearbook, upload them at http://www.blueoaksptc.com/yearbook/
• Our next PTC meeting has been rescheduled to take place on 11/16 from 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom
• 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 at http://www.blueoaksptc.com/shop/ . If you have any questions, please email spiritwear@blueoaksptc.com
• 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.

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.

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 CLASSROOM. Take a moment to review these expectations with your student. 

BE SAFE Keep hands and feet to self Sit appropriately in chairs or on carpet Use classroom materials for their purpose

BE RESPECTFUL Follow teacher and all adult directions Use kind words and actions Respect teachers’ right to teach and students’ right to learn

BE RESPONSIBLE Follow classroom rules Return items to proper place Keep all food or drink away from technology

Karen Weiss and Lisa Wall for helping me support the combo and taking my kids 4 times a week for science/social studies AND library.

Way to go!

Blue Oaks 5th Grade Bucket Band

Notice for parents:

The Bucket band will be postponing their concert from December to January. Due to an unforeseen amount of absences, the Bucket Band students would like more time to prepare before performing in front of a live audience. Therefore, they voted to have the concert in January instead of December. Thanks for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you then.

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. 15-19: Elementary school conference week schedule and minimum day 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

11/8-11/12

Dear Blue Oaks Families, 

November will be over before we know it! Don't forget we don't have school on Thursday, November 11th and parent-teacher conferences start on November 15th and will be held the entire week. If you need to sign-up, please check with your student's teacher. That week will also be minimum days and I have attached the bell schedule here and also at the end of the blog. For the month of November, we will be having a canned food drive. Be on the look out for information to come home with your student. Thank you for your continued support throughout these tough times. If you have any questions, please let me know.

_Mrs. Cumbra

Watch D.O.G.S (Dads Of Great Students) will be back at Blue Oaks! Be on the look out for the great opportunity for dads to come and volunteer.  It will look a little different as our volunteer times will be held during lunch and recess times from 11:30-1:30 but this give you a chance to hang out with your student(s) during their lunches and you get to play with them and their friends.  If this is something your would like to participate in, make sure to sign up when it is time. 

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

Thank you to everyone who volunteered at Bear Jamboree last week! There’s no way the PTC can pull off such a fun event without you. A special thank you to the Jamboree committee (Brie Hull, Heather Miller, Jaime Currier, Christin Kearns, Toni Ogden, and Brian Campbell) who pulled the event together in such a short amount of time.

The Fall Book Fair was a huge success thanks to our lovely Book Fair committee (Pamela Snow-Prince and Desi Prudhomme) and our fantastic volunteers! Our families helped raise $1,900 for our school’s Library.

If you have pictures of your family from Bear Jamboree and would like to submit them for the yearbook, upload them at http://www.blueoaksptc.com/yearbook/

Our next PTC meeting has been rescheduled to take place on 11/16 from 6:30pm-7:30pm via Zoom

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 at http://www.blueoaksptc.com/shop/ . If you have any questions, please email spiritwear@blueoaksptc.com

Spirit Wear orders placed prior to 9/24 were delivered to your child’s classroom last 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.

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.

Ms. Estep! So much fun in music class. I know the students love going to music and learning with hands on instruments. We are so thankful to have such a passionate music teacher on staff that truly loves our students.

Blue Oaks 5th Grade Bucket Band

Notice for parents:

The Bucket band will be postponing their concert from December to January. Due to an unforeseen amount of absences, the Bucket Band students would like more time to prepare before performing in front of a live audience. Therefore, they voted to have the concert in January instead of December. Thanks for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you then.

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. 11: No school; Veteran's Day
• Nov. 15-19: Elementary school conference week schedule and minimum day 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