School resumes tomorrow, Monday, March 23, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back! 😊✨
We hope you’ve had a wonderful break and are feeling refreshed and ready for a great week ahead. We’re looking forward to seeing all of our students back in the building! 🚀📚
#WelcomeBack #OakdaleRockets #ReadyToLearn #NewWeekNewGoals 🚀😊📚
Our 5th graders did a terrific job with their “Bottle Biography” book reports! 📚✨
From researching in the library with Mrs. Jones, to writing their reports and creating their bottles in class with Mrs. Keyser, to confidently presenting to their classmates—this is truly a memorable 5th-grade project! 👏🎨
We love seeing their creativity, hard work, and learning come to life! 💡📖
#BottleBiography #5thGradeProjects #StudentCreativity #LearningInAction #OakdaleRockets #ProudMoment 🚀📚✨
Leadership Class hosted such an entertaining and spirited fundraiser for Swine Week — Tattoo the Teacher! 🎉🎨
Our teachers really showed up and showed off with some awesome “tatts,” all while helping raise money for a great cause. It was a day full of laughter, school spirit, and giving back! 🖊️✨
Great job, Leadership Class, and hats off to our amazing Oakdale teachers for supporting both current and former Rockets! 🚀💙
#TattooTheTeacher #SwineWeek #LeadershipInAction #SchoolSpirit #OakdaleRockets #GivingBack #FunForACause 🚀🎉
🌸☀️ Spring Break Reminder! ☀️🌸
Oakdale will be on Spring Break from March 13–20.
We hope your family enjoys a safe, restful, and fun-filled break! 🌼🌴
School will resume on Monday, March 23. We can’t wait to welcome our Rockets back refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong! 🚀📚
#SpringBreak #OakdaleRockets #RestRechargeReturn 🌸✨
REMINDER-We will be on a PM assembly schedule for our annual dodgeball tournament.
If you plan to bring your child lunch or check them out during the day, please review the flyer for your child’s adjusted lunch schedule.
Thank you for your help and flexibility as we enjoy this fun event with our students!
🏀🎉 PTC is always doing the most creative and fun things to support and encourage our teachers!
Welcome to March Madness — PTC style! 🏀✨
Teachers got the chance to “shoot” for a prize yesterday, and the competition was fun! Even if the ball didn’t swish, teachers were still showered with snacks and drinks to fill up their basketball baskets. 🍿🥤🏀
Thank you to our amazing PTC & OSF for all the decorations, fun, and treats. Your support and encouragement mean so much to our staff. YOU are greatly appreciated! ❤️👏
#PTCAppreciation #MarchMadness #OakdaleRockets #TeacherSupport #SchoolCommunity #BestPTCEver 🏀🍎🎉🚀
📣 Reminder! 🎉 Leadership class is hosting a fundraiser for SWINE WEEK for the annual Dodgeball Tournament this week! 🐷🏐
It’s time for TATTOO the TEACHER! 😄
Students can purchase tattoos of all sizes during lunch each day. Then they get to choose the teacher AND the tattoo!
Who will end up with the most tattoos?! 👀 This is going to be so much fun!
#SwineWeek #TattooTheTeacher #SchoolFun #DodgeballTournament #StudentLeadership
Changes beginning MONDAY, MARCH 9th:
Front Office Relocation---The entire current front office, including the front conference room, will officially be closed.
The “new” front office and Nurse Cain’s office will open in the current 5th-grade office starting Monday, March 9th.
Morning Crosswalk
Parking Lot Changes--The front row of the large parking lot by the intermediate and middle school will remain reserved for visitor parking at the new front office location.
Students will follow the same route initially, but instead of entering through the front doors, they will walk straight along the walkway to the gym entrance doors.
Afternoon Crosswalk
Students will now meet in the current 4th grade pod (future 3rd grade pod) after dismissal.
Nurse Cain and Mrs. Scott will escort students through the side door to the pod and walk them to the crosswalk, utlizing the concrete walkway along the side of the school.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility during these changes!
📱🧠 Parent Seminar Opportunity-TONIGHT
📍 Fine Arts Building
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
Join us for an important parent seminar from Protect Young Eyes:
Mental Health & Tech: Protecting Fabulous and Fragile Brains
This 90-minute session for parents and caring adults will cover:
🧠 The three functional areas of the human brain
📱 Why Snapchat is described as a “turbo-charged neurological beast.”
🤖 Why 72% of teens are already using AI companions—and what that means for families
⚙️ Practical ways to correct out-of-control tech use
🛡️ Why every home needs 5 layers of protection in the AI Age
Recent research from Sapien Labs shows that smartphone and social media use—especially before age 13—is linked to lower mental health scores and increased risks of emotional an...
Reminder---Sunday, March 8th
Protect Young Eyes: Parent Seminar in Fine Arts 5:30-7:00 pm
Please RSVP Here
Parents & Caring Adults Only
Topic:
Mental Health & Tech: Protecting Fabulous and Fragile Brains
In this powerful 90-minute session, you’ll learn:
The three functional areas of the human brain
Why Snapchat is a “turbo-charged neurological beast.”
Why 72% of teens are already using AI companions—and what that means for families
How to correct out-of-control tech use
Why every home needs 5 layers of protection in the AI Age
Recent research from Sapien Labs indicates that smartphone and social media use—especially before age 13—is linked to lower mental health scores and increased risks of emotional and behavioral concerns, including cyberbullying, poor sleep, and strained family relationships.
This session is not just theory. You’ll walk away with practical tools, smart strategies, and solutions you can begin using immediately in your home.
🚀 You’re Invited! 🚀
Join us for our New Wing Open House TONIGHT
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM (Come & Go)
Because our community supported the latest facilities improvement project, we are excited to give you a preview of our new spaces before students move in!
✨ Tour the new 4th grade wing
✨ See the renovated middle school science classrooms
✨ Visit the new temporary “front” office before it officially opens on March 9
✨ Enjoy light refreshments
This is a great opportunity to see how your support is helping us build the future at Oakdale.
We hope to see you there! 💙💛
#ProudToBeaRocket
Leading by example is about more than a title. 💪📚
Our principal, Mr. Burns, and SRO Smith rolled up their sleeves and pitched in to get the new 4th-grade pod ready for the Open House this Thursday—building storage shelves and setting the stage for success! 🛠️📦
Teamwork, dedication, and working toward a shared goal are what make Oakdale such a great place to work and learn. Proud to be part of a team that shows what true commitment looks like! 👏✨
#LeadingByExample #Teamwork #OakdalePride #StrongerTogether #BuildingSuccess #SchoolCommunity 🍎🏫✨
Therapy dog Bobby stopped by Oakdale to celebrate his birthday and enjoyed some special treats from his friends! 🐾🎉🎂 We’re always so thankful for Bobby’s visits and the smiles and comfort he brings to our students and staff. 💙🐶
#TherapyDog #HappyBirthdayBobby #OakdaleRockets #SchoolSmiles #PawsitiveVibes 🐾🎂💙🚀
"Donuts with Dudes" on your calendar for this Friday, March 6th! PTC will be serving donuts from 7:45 - 8:10 am in the Oakdale cafeteria. All dads, grandpas, uncles, or any other special "dudes" are invited to join your students. Milk and juice will also be provided, along with coffee generously donated and served by Oakdale Baptist Church.
Ready, set, BID!! — We are moving to online bidding this year for both Gala and Virtual Gala Patrons, and it's officially open. You won’t want to miss it.
You can browse incredible silent auction items, check out the creative and crowd-favorite grade baskets, and place your bids. Whether you’re at home, at work, or waiting in the school pickup line, you can stay in the game with just a few taps.
Watch the leaderboards shift, outbid your friends (nicely, of course), and snag something amazing while supporting a great cause.
Pro tip: Log in early, bookmark the items you love, and set your Max Bid on the website. As others bid, the software will bid for you. The best items always attract attention — and a little friendly bidding competition makes it even more fun. Your next winning bid is only a click away.
Virtual Gala Bidding Link
Here are some pictures of glasses, rings, and keys that have not been claimed. We wanted to share them here before placing them in the lost and found.
If any of these items belong to you or your child, please email Mrs. Wheeler, and she will make sure your student receives them today.
If the items are not claimed by Friday, they will be placed in the lost and found.
🚀 You’re Invited! 🚀
Join us for our New Wing Open House on
📅 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM (Come & Go)
Because of our community’s support of the latest facilities improvement project, we are excited to give you a preview of our new spaces before students move in!
✨ Tour the new 4th grade wing
✨ See the renovated middle school science classrooms
✨ Visit the new temporary “front” office before it officially opens on March 9
✨ Enjoy light refreshments
This is a great opportunity to see how your support is helping us build the future at Oakdale.
We hope to see you there! 💙💛
#ProudToBeaRocket
Thank you for supporting the Oakdale Book Fair! 📚✨
We are so grateful for your continued support of reading and literacy. Because of you, we are able to put more great books into the hands of our students and foster a lifelong love of learning. We appreciate our amazing Oakdale community! 💙📖
#OakdaleReads #SupportLiteracy #BookFairSuccess #ProudToBeARocket 🚀
Leadership Class is hosting a “Tattoo the Teacher” Fundraiser to support EMHS Swine Week! 🎉🐷
Students will have the chance to “tattoo” their favorite teachers (temporary tattoos, of course!) — all for a great cause. It’s a fun way to show school spirit while supporting a meaningful tradition at EMHS.
Come out, support our students, and let’s have some fun decorating our teachers for a day! 😄✨
#TattooTheTeacher #LeadershipInAction #SwineWeek #SchoolSpirit #SupportOurStudents #ProudToBeARocket 🚀
🚀Pre-K Enrollment is Coming Soon! 📝
Take note of the date & time for enrollment. The link below will give you access to all the information and documents you’ll need to have your paperwork completed and ready.
We can’t wait to welcome our newest Rockets to the Oakdale family! ❤️💙
