Principal's Note
Dear Families, We are so happy that we were able to finally have school pictures taken last week. If your student missed picture day please take a picture of your student using Snaps@Home (https://lifetouch.com/picture-day-snaps-at-home/) or take a picture of your student and email it to Cara Lavery. Please email your photo no later than Friday, March 26 to be included in the yearbook.
We have extended the deadline for 5th graders to send in pictures that show how they positively handled the pandemic. Send photos to be included in the yearbook as a way to remember the story of this year. Some ideas are - them and their pet while they did school work, a hobby they picked up, them at their home desk, cooking with your family, visiting with family through a window, anything else you found unique this year! Please email your photo to trish.hill@wayzataschools.org or share them with Trish, through Google Drive, no later than Friday, March 26 to be included in the yearbook.
Sincerely, Sarabeth deNeui
Did You Know? Supply Pick Up for Distance Learning - Grades 1 & 4 Only Tomorrow, 3/19/21, there will be a supply pick up for grades 1 & 4 only. Student bags will be on the cart in the front entryway from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Reminders School Yearbook Order your yearbook today! The deadline to order a school yearbook is April 1, 2021. The yearbook ID Code is: 1263421.
Spring Break Wayzata School District's Spring Break is April 1 - 9. No school for students.
Travel Reminder Although the school district is not in a position to monitor your decision to travel, we feel it is important to share the state and national travel recommendations to help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep our schools open.
Minnesota Department of Health Travel Guidance Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travel Guidance
While the district cannot and will not require a quarantine upon returning for anyone who travels, the MDH and CDC recommendations provide good safety information for all to consider. Thank you for your support as we continue to do all we can to keep our students and staff safe.
Please keep your child at home if they are sick. The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.
Your child should stay home if anyone in your household or anyone they have been in contact with is sick until COVID-19 is ruled out, or they have received another diagnosis from a medical professional.
Your child should stay home when someone in your household or anyone else they have been in contact with has tested positive for COVID-19 or is awaiting test results.
We will work to accommodate students who are in the in-person learning model who need to quarantine due to close contact. Because each situation is unique, we encourage you to reach out to our Health Para, Cindy Auer, 763-745-5715, if a quarantine is needed.
PTA News
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PTA Meeting via Zoom this Friday, March 19, 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Please join us via Zoom from 7:45-9:00 a.m. tomorrow. While we always appreciate meeting involvement, you are welcome to listen in with no video or audio. Principal Sarabeth deNeui will join us with school related updates and the board and chairs will share updates on upcoming school events and district happenings.
Thank You for Your Butter Braid Orders! Proceeds from sales go to support Oakwood, classrooms, supplies, and students in need. All ordered frozen dough will need to be picked up from Oakwood on TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2:00 – 5:30 p.m. Due to the nature of rising frozen dough, all orders NOT picked up by 5:30 p.m. will be discarded.
Again, thank you for supporting Oakwood PTA!
Evereve Fundraiser - March 25, 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Come and shop for spring fashion at Evereve in Wayzata on March 25, from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 15% of proceeds will go directly to Oakwood. Oakwood PTA will provide snacks and drinks during a private shopping time from 6-8 p.m
Interfaith Outreach Urgent Needs! Please consider donating any of the following urgent need items to IOCP! These items directly assist individuals and families in the Plymouth area.
Most needed Food Shelf Donations: Pull-ups (4T and 5T), healthy snacks, pasta sauce in glass jars, adult diapers (L and XL), halal beef, shampoo & conditioner, cooking oil (vegetable, olive, coconut, sesame, etc.), toilet paper, paper towels, flour, sugar, dried beans, fresh produce
Birthday shelf: Teen gifts for birthday shelf (sports stuff, tech stuff, beauty, etc.) along with cake mix and frosting
Resale Donations: Like new, spring and summer clothing
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!
PTA Meetings - Save the Date Please mark your calendars for the upcoming PTA meetings: 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 Oakwood PTA Board Elections Our current PTA board has worked hard to formalize the process to elect a new board this year, using our bylaws as our guide. Here is the timeline for the process.
Please note that only active (paying) PTA members are able to vote in this election, and deadline to be active is May 1, 2021. For further information about how to become an active member can be directed to secretary@oakwoodpta.org.
5th Grade Parents The Central Middle School PTA will have leadership positions open on the board, as well as other volunteer opportunities for parents. If you are interested or have additional questions, please contact Christina Bulisco at christinabulisco@gmail.com Elections will be in the spring.
Around the District Wayzata Kids Fall Registration MDH recommends COVID-19 testing every two weeks Covid-19 Testing for Kids and Families Using Our Brains to Parent our Children Culinary Express Meal Updates for March
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! Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.
Calendar School Events District Events Thursday, March 18, 2021 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM School Board Meetings |