Oakton’s very own Story Store is back! Click the link below to learn more about it. (Informacion incluida en Español)
Donations are welcome and very much needed!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CH9O3u4MJ3KVBCbnMhehjG7K5cUTio7j/view?ts=5badb16c
Contact Oakton’s Story Store team at: storystoreteam@gmail.com
Sunday, September 30, 2018 is the Annual Bike the Ridge ride!
Ridge Avenue will be closed to ALL traffic (vehicle traffic) between Howard and Church Streets.
Any other time, Bicycles are not allowed on Ridge, so come out and enjoy this special event! This event is non-competitive and is sponsored by the city.
Sunday, September 30, 2018 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. This event is limited to those on non-motorized bicycles only (motorized bicycles or skateboards are not allowed).
PLEASE NOTE: Residents with driveways along Ridge Avenue will not be able to use them between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. on September 30. Thank you
It’s school supply time again! Visit the Oakton PTA Web Store to quickly place a single order for (almost) all the school supplies your child will need for the coming school year.
The cost this year is $50 (standard) or $30 per child (reduced, for families who qualify for free/reduced lunch). There’s also an option to donate an additional amount to support other Oakton families’ supply costs.
Bulk purchasing programs have been developed at a few D65 schools as an alternative to the typical process of acquiring school supplies that families go through each year. With a bulk purchasing program, supplies are ordered in bulk to be used as communal classroom supplies, rather than having families purchase supplies from retail stores. Families opt in to contribute each year- at a much lower cost than buying supplies at retail price- and teachers order exactly what they need to outfit their classroom for the year using the money that is collected.
The supply cost per student ($50 standard/$30 reduced) will cover the total cost of supplies ordered. Payment forms are attached so that we can begin collecting payments before the year ends.
We also know things happen. There are people who may not qualify for the free and reduced lunch rate, but buying school supplies might be hard to do. We provide all families with the option to make a donation if they want to help offset the cost for others. Additionally, payments can be made in 3 installments in April, May, and September.
Families are not required to participate. If you do not want to participate, we need to know as soon as possible as it impacts our ordering. We will then give you the list of supplies to buy. Please note, the list will be brand specific because the teachers are looking for tried and true supplies and we ask that you stick to the list.
Visit the Oakton PTA Web Store to place a your order. Please contact Angela Cummings at angelaplesecummings@gmail.com if you have any questions.
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Este programa se han desarrollado en algunas escuelas del D65 como una alternativa para las familias y poder obtener materiales escolares para cada año. Con este programa la compra es por mayoreo, se ordena de acuerdo a lo que el maestro/a necesita en sus salones y esto lo obtienen a base del dinero que se colecta. Las familias optan en contribuir cada año- a un costo mucho más bajo que la compra al por menor- y los maestros piden exactamente lo que necesitan en sus salones de clase para todo el año escolar.
El costo es de ($50 promedio / $30 reducido ) cubrirá el costo total para los materiales. Las formas de pago están incluidas por favor mande su pago antes de que termine el año.
También sabemos que muchas cosas pueden suceder. Hay personas que no califican para almuerzo gratis o reducido, y comprar materiales escolares puede ser difícil. Pedimos a familias si pueden hacer donaciones para cubrir el costo. En adición, los pagos pueden hacerse en 3 cuotas en abril, mayo y septiembre.
Las familias no están obligados a participar. Si no desea participar, necesitamos saberlo tan pronto como sea posible ya que afecta nuestra orden. A continuación, se les dará la lista de materiales para comprar. Tome nota mantenga la marca de los artículo de lista de útiles que los maestros requieren
Visite la Tienda web de Oakton PTA para hacer un pedido. Por favor, comuníquese con Angela Cummings en angelaplesecummings@gmail.com si tiene preguntas.
Incoming Oakton Kindergarten Families!
Mark your calendars for the following informal playdates on the Oakton Playground
Sunday, June 10 from 10am – noon
Saturday, July 21 from 10am – noon
Sunday, August 12 from 3pm – 5pm
These informal playdates are intended to give incoming students and families the opportunity to meet. Playdates are hosted by Oakton parents and students. Look for friendly faces wearing Oakton Cougar Wear near the play area on Barton Avenue. Playdates are subject to cancellation in the event of inclement weather.
A few items for this week:
Oakton is participating in the international Sky Day Project–a citizen scientist/citizen art project going on RIGHT NOW!!
Today (Thursday) and Tomorrow (Friday), every one in Oakton’s community (kids, especially!) is invited to:
Go Cougar Scientist-Artists!
A note from Oakton PTA president Alicia Aiken, and ETHS parent Rachel Sollinger:
El martes 26 de setiembre de 6pm. a 7pm. se llevará a cabo una nueva sesión informativa con lo último acerca de DACA. En esta oportunidad el Centro de Justicia para los inmigrantes (NIJC, por sus siglas en inglés) brindará importantísima información sobre los derechos de las personas que tienen DACA y las implicaciones de la rescisión de este programa. Recuerden que quienes tienen DACA y cuyo permiso de trabajo expira ANTES del 5 de marzo del 2018 deben aplicar por la RENOVACIÓN antes del 5 de octubre del 2017.
¡Este es un evento abierto a TODA LA COMUNIDAD!
Debido al corto plazo, informaremos de todos los talleres y sesiones acerca de la renovación que se están llevando a cabo en Chicago y suburbios, conducidos por instituciones confiables.
Habrá mucha más información. Los esperamos.
MARTES 26 DE SETIEMBRE, DE 6PM A 7PM, EN EL CENTRO DE BIENVENIDA DE ETHS, E112.
1600 Dodge Ave. Evanston, IL 60076
Más información:
English:
On September 26th from 6-7pm, National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) will be at the ETHS Welcome Center (room E112) to do a presentation for DACA recipients and their families about their rights and the implications of Trump’s DACA rescission. This event is for the entire Evanston community.
In the meantime, any DACA recipient whose work permit expires BEFORE March 5, 2018 may apply for a renewal BEFORE October 5, 2017. Because Trump gave this group JUST one month, immigration organizations have quickly organized workshops to help families complete these forms, compile applications and supporting documentation. Unfortunately, there is not enough time to organize a workshop locally.
This public google doc contains a list of DACA Renewal workshops staffed by immigration attorneys and BIA-approved specialists: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LK0Ht24kMemfmrWAVYqEyalT7kmgWtc04qkfzuT-bDY/edit?usp=sharing
Please share this link with teachers, counselors, churches, etc. (We are working on translating it.) Also see/print this event flier in Spanish and short “Know Your Rights” flier, in Spanish and English.
The spreadsheet only includes workshops within an hour drive of Evanston. It is not an exhaustive list and will grow as more workshops are scheduled. Most offer free legal services, a few have a fee (they are noted). Most require pre-registration.
Each renewal application costs $495. The Mexican Consulate is offering financial help to Mexican citizens and there are a number of other possible sources of funds listed on the google document. ICIRR is keeping an updated list as well. That link is on the google doc.
Individuals seeking DACA renewal will need to bring a number of documents with them to any renewal clinic or workshop. The documents needed are listed on the last page of the google doc. Because there is limited time and a limited number of workshops, we need to make sure this information gets into the hands of those that need it ASAP.
Please feel free to forward any questions to Rachel Sollinger (rachelsollinger@gmail.com) or to Miguel Ruiz at EPL. (mruiz@cityofevanston.org)
Please note:More information about each activity will be coming home in your child’s homework folder within the next days.
A message from Oakton PTA President Alicia Aiken
Back to School is just around the corner and we wanted to get you back in the habit of checking your Oakton PTA website for updates!
For families new to Oakton, welcome to the PTA website! Once a week, well send out this update of school and community events to keep you informed. You can also check for dates and events at Oakton PTAs Facebook page and in the school’s weekly newsletter, the Oakton Bugle.
Well be relying heavily on the Facebook events calendar so be sure to like Oakton PTA on Facebook so you can stay informed. If youre not on Facebook, well be sure to offer other methods to stay on top of events like this website Bugle!
Classroom assignments were emailed last week. You may have noticed some familiar names in new grades and stay tuned for a complete list of teacher moves & newly hired folks.
You can get ready for the school year by joining the PTA right now at oaktonschoolpta.org/pta-membership.