Did You Know? February Menu Changes Every Wednesday and Thursday in February, there will be a change in the Bento Box offering. The Sunbutter Sandwich will be served with a bagged snack, cheese stick, fruit and vegetable.
Friday, February 26, the menu will be Wild Mike's Cheese Bites with Dipping Sauce instead of the Garlic Cheese Bread.
Oakwood Virtual Author/Illustrator Visit Debbie Ridpath Ohi will be doing a virtual visit with Oakwood students on February 16. She is the author and illustrator of Sam and Eva and Where Are My Books? and her illustrations also appear in several other picture books including Gurple & Preen: A Broken Crayon Cosmic Adventure. Please click here to learn more about her. If your student would like to purchase one of her books and have it autographed, please print the order form and send it with cash or a check to the Media Center. All orders are due on Thursday, February 18.
Reminders Conferences Parent/Teacher conferences will be held via Zoom on Thursday, February 11, 3:20 - 7:20 p.m. and Friday, February 12, 7:20 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
No School For Students There will be no school for students on Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15.
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Order Wayzata Masks and Support Oakwood PTA Custom Wayzata masks are available in all sizes for everyone in the family! Visit 247sportzgear.com to purchase online or visit the 24/7 store in Wayzata at 848 Lake Street E. A portion of all purchases online or in store benefit Oakwood!
Take Out Tuesday 2/16/21!!! Here's a great excuse to skip the cooking duties on a school night – Take Out Tuesday at Panda Express to support our Oakwood community! On February 16, order from the new Plymouth Panda Express from 10:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. and 50% will be contributed back to Oakwood!
Please use our unique online code 321686 for orders placed on the Panda Express website or the Panda app!
PTA Meetings - Save the Date Please mark your calendars for the upcoming PTA meetings: February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21. These will take place on Zoom from 7:45-9:00 a.m. (links will be posted the Thursday before the meeting here in the newsletter and on Facebook at Oakwood PTA.
Oakwood Family Directory As a reminder - ALL Oakwood families need to login or create an account and input family information to be included in the directory, even if you have done so last school year (your info will not be visible until you do so). You will not be able to access friends in the directory without doing this! Any questions can be directed to Michelle Ugurlu, Vice President Oakwood PTA, vicepresident@oakwoodpta.org.
Submit Your Box Tops! Box Tops makes it easy to earn. No more clipping. No more dropping Box Tops in the Oakwood bucket. All you need is your phone. Download the Box Tops app, Shop as you normally would, and scan your store receipt. The app will automatically find participating products and credit Oakwood's Box Tops earnings. Twice a year, Oakwood will receive a check! It's that easy!
Volunteer Needs Interested in Joining Oakwood's PTA Board? 2021-2022 Open Positions! Joining the PTA board is a fantastic way to get involved with our Oakwood Community! The board provides support to event chairs and makes important decisions about how our fundraising dollars are spent, in addition to staying connected with teachers and leadership at Oakwood to ensure the best experience for our students and families. If interested, please reach out to Steph Coltart at president@oakwoodpta.org.
Around the District Culinary Express Meal Updates for February Culinary Express Meal Updates for February Elementary iPads and Returning to School
Elementary iPads and Returning to School Information Virtual Calming Room for Elementary Students Elementary Virtual Calming Room WPS Native American Education Resources
Community Ed We have a big summer of youth camps planned! Join us at Oakwood Elementary School where your child can learn, grow, and play with friends all summer long. Youth camps include everything from science, engineering, arts and crafts, dance, theater, and more. With a wide variety of camps to choose from, there is something to spark your interest! Registration is now open. Sign up by March 20 for a 5% discount on all classes! Register now!
Calendar School Events District Events Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM School Board Meetings |