Oskaloosa Elementary School

A group of 4th graders recently enjoyed Lunch Bunch with Officer Nord. Congratulations to these students whose names were drawn! 🎉

SAVE THE DATE! 📢 The OES Career Fair is happening on Friday, May 9, from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the OES Gymnasium. This exciting event gives students hands-on experiences to explore various career paths. 🚀 If your business or organization is interested in participating, email Samantha Doll at dolls@oskycsd.org.

This week's Lunch Bunch with Officer Nord featured Kinderprep students. The students were given the opportunity to eat lunch and spend quality time with Officer Nord! 🍎👮‍♂️

OES Family Math Night is Tuesday, February 25! Join us from 5:00 to 6:30 pm in the OES Commons for a night of fun! 🔢

This week, first graders joined Officer Nord for Lunch Bunch! Congratulations to these students whose names were drawn! 🎉

Last week, OES 2nd graders had an exciting guest! Coach Zuva from William Penn University, originally from Zimbabwe, shared about landforms and the unique plants and animals that thrive in Africa. 🌍 This hands-on learning experience tied perfectly into their lesson of how environmental characteristics influence the location and development of different places. A big thank you to Coach Zuva for bringing the world a little closer to our classroom! 👏

This week, a group of 5th graders enjoyed spending time with Officer Nord during the Lunch Bunch! 👮‍♂️🍎

A big THANK YOU to Oskaloosa Hy-Vee for spreading holiday cheer this December! Each Friday morning, they treated our OES teachers to coffee, hot chocolate, and delicious treats. Your generosity and support make a big difference, and we are so grateful for your kindness. It’s a wonderful way to keep our teachers fueled and appreciated during this busy time of year! ☕🍫🍪

OES will host a special event this Friday, December 13, in the afternoon. To ensure the safety and accessibility of our campus, we kindly ask families to keep both Driveline loops clear until 3:00pm in case emergency responders need access to the school. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for all our students and staff!

On Thursday, December 5, and Friday, December 6, OES will host special events in the afternoon. To ensure the safety and accessibility of our campus, we kindly ask families to keep both Driveline loops clear until 3:00pm in case emergency responders need access to the school. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe environment for all our students and staff!

This week, our 1st graders had the special opportunity to enjoy Lunch Bunch with Officer Nord! Thank you, Officer Nord, for being such an amazing role model for our students and making their lunchtime extra special! 🍽️🍎

Mark your calendars, families! The Oskaloosa Elementary PTO Holiday Fundraiser Party is on Tuesday, December 10, from 5:00–7:00 PM at OES! It's going to be a festive evening full of fun activities for the whole family. 🎨🍪 Don't miss this magical evening to celebrate the holiday season and support our school community. We hope to see you there! 🎄

On Friday, our OES Student Council delivered over 400 items to our local animal shelter! The items were donated by OES students and families. The shelter staff was blown away and deeply appreciative of the support. We couldn’t be prouder—OES truly has the most caring community! Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Together, we’re making a difference! 🐾💖

Our 1st Grade Kindness Club celebrated World Kindness Day on November 13 in the best way possible—by spreading kindness far and wide! They kicked off the day by handing out kindness stickers to every student who came to school that day. The club also gathered and donated an entire truckload of pantry items to the Ecumenical Cupboard—what an amazing act of generosity! 🌟 Throughout the day, teachers handed out kindness tags to students "caught being kind," and the Kindness Club teamed up with the 5th Grade Student Council to bring "Kindness Bingo" to 19 classrooms. It was a wonderful day filled with compassion, teamwork, and joy! ❤️

Two of our OES students recently showed extraordinary bravery and compassion! When an adult in their apartment needed medical assistance, one stayed by their side while the other ran to get help. The two students stayed with the adult until first responders arrived. In recognition of their quick thinking and kindness, Officer Nord awarded the two students a new bike, a certificate, and a special lunch of their choosing. Shoutout to 3rd Grade Teacher Mrs. Stephanie Roberts for nominating these young heroes! ✨

At OES, our teachers recently engaged in professional learning sessions focused on the new collaboration model we implemented this year. This allowed teachers from different grade levels to mingle, fostering alignment and sharing ideas to better support our students. 🤝 Our primary goal is to gather insights and develop effective strategies that meet the unique needs of every student. Thank you to our dedicated staff for their commitment to continuous improvement and embracing the power of learning! 🙌

This week, third graders joined Officer Nord for Lunch Bunch! Congratulations to these students whose names were drawn! 🎉 

OES Driveline Reminder 📢 As you may be aware, the 5th Grade Music Concert is today, November 5, at Oskaloosa Elementary. The concert is at 2:00pm for all 5th grade classes. We kindly request that our families keep both Driveline loops open and cleared until 3:00 p.m. in case responders need to access OES due to an emergency. We appreciate your continued cooperation and assistance in keeping our students safe!

In celebration of World Kindness Day, the OES 1st Grade Kindness Club is hosting a Food Drive on November 13! We're collecting non-perishable food items and toiletries to support the Ecumenical Cupboard. Let’s spread kindness together! 💛

Our OES Student Council is hosting a Donation Drive to support the Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter, and they need your help! We're collecting essential items for the shelter, so let's come together to make a difference for pets. 🐾 📅 Drop off items by November 21 📍 Location: Oskaloosa Elementary School, 1801 Orchard Avenue For questions, contact Haley VanDerPoll at vanderpolh@oskysd.org.