Check out our new Cougar Paw Store – the grand opening was today and it was a great success!
If you are interested in helping our little cougars making smart shopping decisions, please contact us or the school directly. The Cougar Paw Store will be open every last Friday of the month from 9:15am to 3:15pm. Even if you only have an hour, it does make a difference!
Volunteer
Volunteers needed for 5th grade picnic
If your child is graduating from 5th grade this year there are a couple important things coming up. First, the 5th grade picnic is coming up and we still need a few more volunteers to help make it a special day. Flyers went home last week, but in case you missed it here’s the info:
What: 5th Grade Picnic
Where: Ridgeville Park, 908 Ridge Ave.
When: Friday, June 5, 10a-2p
Volunteers needed for the following:
– Set-Up & Lunch Prep:
9:30-11am
– Organize Activities
(Arts & Crafts, Frisbee, Soccer, etc) 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM OR 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
– Picnic Chaperone:
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
– Donate Food:
- Drinks (Juice, Water, Gatorade)
- Desserts (Cookies, Fruit, Brownies, Cupcakes, etc.)
- Snacks (Fruit Snacks, Veggies, Pretzels, Popsicles, etc.)
Also, pictures are needed for the 5th grade graduation slideshow. If you have pictures you’d like to share from your child’s years at Oakton, please submit them to: Rebekah Kamae abeckalyn@gmail.com Deadline is MAY 24 !!!
More questions? Want to volunteer?
Please contact Meghan Vinson megduff@hotmail.com or Bethany Goodman jbcr4@comcast.net
Please let us know by May 25
The Oakton iPad raffle is back!
We are holding a raffle to help raise money for field trips, assemblies, after and before school programs (think Chess Club and Flag Football among others), scholarships, and much more! Our goal is to raise $5,000 so we can continue to provide these services to our Oakton family.
If EVERY Oakton student sells just THREE raffle tickets, we will meet our goal! But the sky’s the limit, and the more money we raise, the more we can do for Oakton. Here are the details:
TICKETS COST $5 EACH OR 5 TICKETS FOR $20
RAFFLE PRIZE IS A BRAND NEW iPAD!!
Raffle prizes will be drawn at the “Globetrotting Cougars” fundraiser at Oakton School, Thursday, May 28. Winner need not be present to claim prize.
All tickets and money must be turned in by Friday, May 22. Highest seller receives a $50 gift card to the store of their choice. Grade with the most participants wins a pizza party!
Be sure to check your student’s backpack for their raffle tickets this Thursday, May 7. Contact Ellen Durston at ellen_almer at yahoo.com with any questions.
Teacher Appreciation Week 2015
Next week (May 4-8) is all about our fabulous Oakton teachers and the PTA is planning to spoil them!! Parents, we need help. There are still volunteer spots available, please check out this sign-up link to see which spots need to be filled. www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4aaba72fa4f49-teacher
Thank you!
Letter to teachers & staff:
Dear teachers, here’s a schedule of events, so plan accordingly:
Monday (On your way in, be sure to check out the chalk messages on the sidewalk near the front entrance): Breakfast in the teacher’s lounge, 8-11 a.m. This is a slight change from previous years, when we brought breakfast to you in the classroom. We hope this arrangement is more convenient for you. Come for bagels, fruit, and coffee (plus gluten-free and vegan options).
Tuesday: Afternoon snack in the teachers’ lounge. Stop by around 1:30 for an afternoon pick me up. Home made treats, trail mix, drinks, and more.
Wednesday: Look for a special gift, to be delivered to you by your students.
Thursday: Check your students’ backpacks for special notes and pictures, along with some school supplies to carry you through to the end of the school year.
Friday: Catered Lunch from Panino’s! Stop by the teachers’ lounge during your lunch period for a great spread, including chicken, pasta, salad, baked goods and of course, began and gluten-free options.
All week: Each morning, we will hold a drawing for two gift cards from your favorite coffee and lunch places.
Trust me when I say the PTA wishes we could do even more for you! We appreciate everything you do for our kids, and hope you enjoy this week!
Globe-Trotting Cougars on May 28th
You are invited to come travel around the world with Oakton School on May 28th from 6-7:30pm … and don’t forget to bring friends & family along!
Each classroom has selected a country they will represent. Students will become experts on the country in areas such as: food, government, geography, history, music, art dance, customs, sports, etc. All classrooms will transform their rooms to represent the country they have chosen – find a complete list below. Please contact your child’s teacher to find out how you can help.
YEA! Volunteer Opportunities
YEA! 2015
Saturday, May 16 10am – 4pm at Raymond Park (Chicago Ave & Lake St)
– Join Mrs. Hernandez at our Oakton art display to help greet visitors. Sign up to stop by for a 30 min shift anytime between 11am-3pm.
– Help Mrs. Hernandez take down the Oakton art display and load it up. Meet at our display at 3:45pm, takedown should take about 30-45 min – many hands make light work 🙂
Contact Mrs. Hernandez (hernandezm at district65.net) if you are available for any of these opportunities!
Please check out her website here or go to www.oaktonartroom.weebly.com/volunteer-opportunities.html for more information.
Thank you!