Principal's Note
Dear Parents/Guardians:
Grades 3, 4 and 5 have finished up the MCA Reading test today! I want to thank you for having them ready to take the tests both of these days.
Tomorrow, there is no school for elementary students. It is a teacher planning day. Teachers will be planning for the remainder of the school year.
Sincerely, Sarabeth deNeui
Did You Know? Incoming Kindergarten Event, May 13 We want to welcome the incoming class of 2034! If you have registered your incoming kindergartener, please mark your calendars for a welcome event on Thursday, May 13 between 3:00-4:00 p.m. More information will be sent out to families in a separate email.
Science Fair Registration Deadline Extended to Monday, April 26 This year, the Oakwood Science Fair will be a VIRTUAL event held on Thursday, May 6. All students in 1st – 5th grade are welcome and encouraged to participate. Don't miss out on this opportunity to flex your scientific muscles!
Entry forms are due by the end of the day Monday, April 26. Contact sciencefair@oawoodpta.org if you have any questions.
Reminders Enroll for Kindergarten Today! Do you have an incoming kindergartener or know someone who does? There is still time to register for school. Thank you to those who have already registered for kindergarten. If you have not done so, please register online by visiting the Kindergarten Enrollment page on the district website. You can register online or contact our school's office for a paper copy. Don't worry about waiting to register untl your child gets their immunizations, you can send these in at a later time. If your child will not be attending Oakwood in the fall, please email Trish.Hill@wayzataschools.org to let us know. Your early registration helps us in determining staffing for next year.
MCA Testing for Grades 3, 4 & 5 This year we are required to have students take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA tests) in grades 3-5. We ask that students have a good night's sleep and a breakfast on the day of the test. We continue to have free breakfast available to students. Double check with your child that they do have headphones at school, as they wll need them for the MCA test. Here are the dates of this year's test:
In-Person Reading: April 22 Math: May 4 and 5 Science (Grade 5 only): May 10
Distance Choice Math: April 28 and Science (5th grade only for Science) Reading: April 29
If Your Family is Moving This is the time of year when many families make decisions to move. If your family is moving within the Wayzata School District, please contact the Welcome Center with your new address and a copy of your purchase agreement or lease. If you are moving out of the school district, we ask that you fill out the Withdrawal Form below. This form should be completed if your family is moving out of the district, making a different choice for education, or homeschooling.
PTA News
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School Supplies for 2021-2022 School Year! We are excited to launch our School Supply Kit service for the 2021-2022 school year! This year, this service is provided by the PTA as a convenience to you - this is not a fundraiser for the PTA. Also, please note that they will be mailing kits to your home once again, given that we do not know how Open House will look this August. Please contact secretary@oakwoodpta.org with any questions.
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
PTA Meeting - Save the Date May 21 Please mark your calendars for the last PTA meeting: May 21 on Zoom from 7:45-9:00 a.m. We will be approving a new PTA board and sharing updates from Sarabeth deNeui, the board and event chairs as this school year comes to a close. The link will be posted on 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.
Around the District COVID-19 Variant Testing
The MN Dept. of Health's Decision Tree has more information about what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms. Wayzata families can either visit a community testing site or use a free at-home testing kit and drop off at a UPS site.
Community Ed New preschool options at Oakwood!
Financial assistance is available. Call 763-745-5290 for information. Application forms are available on our website. Parenting with Vision: “The Danger of a Single Story” is a powerful Ted Talk given by award-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. In the Ted Talk, Adichie shares stories of the stereotypes she held about others, and ones Americans held about her. Wayzata parents Denise Silva and Kristen Spargo invite fellow parents to join them to view Aichie’s Ted Talk on Zoom, reflect on the stories she shares and discuss them together.
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! Register now! Financial assistance is available or call 763-745-5200 for more information.
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