WELCOME TO THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

 

We are looking forward to another great year of "Cultivating Curiousity!"

SUMMER READING ~ Spartanburg Public Library System

Author/Illustrator Visit ~ David Biedrzycki

 

We had a great visit with author/illustrator David Biedrzycki on Wednesday, April 19^th.  I encourage you to check out his website at http://www.davidbiedrzycki.com/ Here are a few pictures from his visit to Oakland.  

SPRING 2023 Book Fair

 

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR – APRIL 2023       

 Oakland Elementary

   We are excited about our upcoming spring Book Fair!  Students that bring money (most books are at least $5) will be able to shop at the book fair during their class’s weekly scheduled library time.  The fair will run for one week, from April 24-28.  SALES TAX MUST BE ADDED TO PURCHASES THIS YEAR!  Unfortunately, parents will not be able to shop with their children during the school day unless you sign up to volunteer for a time slot through our PTA and have completed a District Two background check.  However, if you would like to shop with your child, the fair will be open to families during Fine Arts Night on TUESDAY, 4/25 from 5:30-7:00 pm.   In addition, an online shopping option is available April 20 – May 3 at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oaklandelementaryschool8  You can also add money to your child’s eWallet at this OES Scholastic site (see back of this flyer for info on the eWallet).  Please make sure that you are linked to Oakland when you shop online.  We appreciate your support of our Scholastic Book Fair!

***NEW – SALES TAX (7 percent) must be added to all book fair purchases! ***

 

 

MONDAY, APRIL 24

8:15-9:00 Hall                                                                                                                

9:15-10:00 Hyder/Burnett

10:15-11:00 Hutchins

11:15-12:00 Freeman/McAbee

12:15-1:00 Whitt

1:20-2:05 Dickard

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

8:15-9:00 Carroll

9:05-9:50 Blanton

10:00-10:45 Vaughan/Burnett

11:30-12:15 Wise

12:15-1:00 Baird

1:10-1:55 Young/McAbee

5:30-7:00 Family Night

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

7:45-8:15 Ryan

8:20-9:00 Karnes AM

9:05-9:50 Bernard

9:55-10:40 Bridges

11:30-12:15 Wells

12:15-1:00 Pearson and Karnes PM

1:10-1:55 McGaha/McAbee

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

8:15-9:00 Gaffney

9:05-9:50 Lunsford

9:55-10:40 Dolan/Burnett

11:30-12:15 Ferrell

12:15-1:00 A. Clark

1:10-1:55 Elder/McAbee

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

8:15-9:00 C. Clarke

9:05-9:50 Cantrell

9:55-10:40 McMahon/Burnett

11:30-12:15 Roth

12:15-1:00 Gering

1:10-1:40 Watson

Book Fair eWallet

Give your child a safe and secure way to shop the Book Fair. Family and friends can contribute too! Plus, to earn the most rewards for your school, eWallet funds can be accessed to shop the Virtual Fair during the 14 days of online shopping.

     Create Account --- Add Funds --- Share with family and friends --- Shop the Fair

             https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oaklandelementaryschool8

 

 

Read Across America Week @ OES

 Read Across America 2023 at OES       

   

During the week of February 27 - March 3, we will celebrate “Reading Is For Everyone” with special activities at Oakland. 

  

Monday: Let's celebrate that reading takes us places!

Activity: Dress in Hawaiian shirts or tacky tourist clothes to “travel” with a book.   

 

Tuesday: Let's celebrate that reading is amazing...and so are you! 

Activity: Wear mismatched socks to celebrate how our differences make us unique. 

 

Wednesday: Let's celebrate that reading is relaxing. 

Activity: Dress in your jammies to get cozy when you read today. 

 

Thursday: Let's celebrate that reading is active. 

Activity: Dress up to celebrate how you like to be active (exercise clothing or team jersey). Reading “jogs” our minds.

 

Friday: Let's celebrate that reading makes our future bright. 

Activity: Wear neon colors or your favorite OES shirt because our students have a bright future ahead!

 

Students will also receive a special bookmark during their library visit, and classrooms will participate in a door decorating contest.  We can’t wait to see all of the creative reading-related door displays.  The winning classrooms will receive prizes. 

 

“A book is a gift you can open again and again.“ ~ Garrison Keillor

FALL BOOK FAIR - OCTOBER 17 - 21

 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR – OCTOBER 2022   

 Oakland Elementary

 

   We are excited about our upcoming fall Book Fair!  Students that bring money (most books are at least $5) will be able to shop at the book fair during their class’s weekly scheduled library time.  The fair will run for one week, from October 17 - 21.  SALES TAX MUST BE ADDED TO PURCHASES THIS YEAR!  Unfortunately, parents will not be able to shop with their children during the school day unless you sign up to volunteer for a time slot through our PTA and have completed a District Two background check.  However, if you would like to shop with your child, the fair will be open to families during Parent/Teacher Conferences on TUESDAY, 10/18 from 2:00-5:30 pm.   In addition, an online shopping option is available from October 13^th – 26^th at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oaklandelementaryschool2.  You can also add money to your child’s eWallet at this OES Scholastic site (see back of this flyer for info on the eWallet).  Please make sure that you are linked to Oakland when you shop online.  We appreciate your support of our Scholastic Book Fair!

***NEW – SALES TAX (7 percent) must be added to all book fair purchases! ***

 

MONDAY, OCTOBER 17

8:15-9:00 Hall

9:15-10:00 Hyder/Burnett

10:15-11:00 Hutchins

11:15-12:00 Freeman/McAbee

12:15-1:00 Whitt

1:20-2:05 Dickard

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18

8:15-9:00 Carroll

9:05-9:50 Baird

9:55-10:40 Vaughan/Burnett

11:30-12:15 Wise

12:15-1:00 Blanton and Karnes PM

1:10-1:55 Young/McAbee

 

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19

8:15-9:00 Ryan and Karnes AM

9:05-9:50 Bernard

9:55-10:40 Bridges

11:30-12:15 Wells

12:15-1:00 Pearson

1:10-1:55 McGaha/McAbee

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

8:15-9:00 Gaffney

9:05-9:50 Lunsford

9:55-10:40 Goode/Burnett

11:30-12:15 Ferrell

12:15-1:00 A. Clark

1:10-1:55 Elder/McAbee

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

8:15-9:00 C. Clarke

9:05-9:50 Cantrell

9:55-10:40 McMahon/Burnett

11:30-12:15 Roth

12:15-1:00 Gering

1:10-1:40 Watson

Book Fair eWallet

Give your child a safe and secure way to shop the Book Fair. Family and friends can contribute too! Plus, to earn the most rewards for your school, eWallet funds can be accessed to shop the Virtual Fair during the 14 days of online shopping.

     Create Account --- Add Funds --- Share with family and friends --- Shop the Fair

             https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oaklandelementaryschool2

Celebrating Dot Day

INTERNATIONAL DOT DAY: September 15^th and DOT WEEK: 9/12 – 9/16

First through Fifth Grades read The Dot by Peter Reynolds and completed the activity “Make Your Mark and Frame It.”

Students follow in Vashti’s footsteps, creating their own dots. When finished, they frame their work, sign it, and proudly display it!   HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR MARK ON THE WORLD?