Recently, OES Kindergarten students learned about the famous Grant Wood painting "American Gothic." Students enjoyed learning about the history of this painting so much that we created a photo booth and let them model the iconic characters!
With all of our recent snow days, you may have forgotten what day it is, so we want to remind you that TODAY is our usual early out at 2:15 pm!
Kicking off 2024 with the January Lunch Bunch! A select group of 4th graders had the opportunity to share their lunchtime with Officer Nord. Everyone had a great time!
‼️ OES Driveline Reminder ‼️ As you may be aware, the 5th Grade D.A.R.E. Graduation is today, December 22, at Oskaloosa Elementary. 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!
✨ One of the proactive Behavior Leadership Strategies OES teachers are using is 'Strategic Noticing.' Strategic Noticing involves recognizing positive behaviors or academics, encouraging students to repeat these behaviors. If you notice positive behaviors frequently, it not only makes positive behavior more common but also enhances your positivity! At OES, our goal is to strategically notice once every 90 seconds. We challenge you at home to strategically notice your child 15 times this next week.
Examples for home:
✅ I noticed you completed your homework without being asked.
✅ I noticed you cleaned up right after dinner.
✅ I noticed you hung up your backpack right when you walked in the door.
#ALLIN
We had an unforgettable Holiday Movie Night on Thursday, filled with laughter, popcorn, and heartwarming moments. Thank you to our OES families for making it an evening to remember! We hope you had a great time!
Farm Credit Services of America has generously donated their time in the OES library by assisting with the book fair. Additionally, they donated $1,000 to the library. Thank you so much, Farm Credit Services of America! ✨
‼️ OES Driveline Reminder ‼️ As you may be aware, the 5th Grade Music Concert is today, December 15, at Oskaloosa Elementary. 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!
🎶 Our second-grade stars at OES took the stage yesterday for their winter concert! 📸 Swipe to catch a glimpse of the moments that unfolded during the concert. 👏 A round of applause for our performers in Ms. DePenning, Mrs. Grubb, Ms. Hill, and Ms. Trainer classes and their amazing music teacher who made this event a success! Thank you, parents, families and our school community for supporting these musicians!
🎉 Join us in congratulating this team of 4th and 5th grade students at OES! These amazing young scholars competed against schools across the country in the AreteLabs/Mathematical Association of America Math Madness competition. We're excited to share that they made it to the final round of the Division II bracket, placing second in their division. This is the first year OES has participated in this competition, and we are beyond proud of our students!
‼️ OES Driveline Reminder ‼️ As you may be aware, the 2nd Grade Music Concert is today, December 14, at Oskaloosa Elementary. 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!
❄️ December Lunch Bunch with Officer Nord! 🎉 A select group of students got the chance to share their lunchtime with Officer Nord. Everyone had a fantastic time! 🌟
Week 10 of Dining at the Ritz was a blast! Our students had the pleasure of being joined by the OHS Storybook Players for lunch. A big thank you to our community partner, Musco, for supporting this event! 🌟
Dining at the Ritz, Week 9: A harmonious lunch with the Oskaloosa High School Madrigal! A big thank you to these singers for taking the time to bond with our students. Special thanks to our community partner, MidWestOne Bank! 🌟
Dining at the Ritz is a weekly reward for students showing positive behavior. Each week, we welcome new celebrity guests.
Mrs. Lemke's Kindergarten class celebrated jingle bell 🔔 day. They made a bell that the class will use to countdown to Christmas. Students also painted with jingle bells and had fun dancing to Jingle Bell Rock!
Hey Osky families, let's celebrate the holiday season together. Mark your calendars to attend our Holiday Movie Night next Thursday, December 14th! More details below 👇
🌟 A thank you to HyVee for bringing warmth and sweetness to OES! 🌟 Every Friday in December, they've generously provided our staff with donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate. 🍩 Let's raise a cup of gratitude to HyVee! ☕
❄️ Get ready for a winter wonderland of fun ❄️ We're thrilled to announce the "Countdown to Winter Break" calendar at OES to spread holiday cheer!
🗓️ Starting this Thursday, each day brings a theme for students to dress up and showcase their holiday spirit!
🎉 Parents, help your kiddos prepare for the fun ahead, and let the countdown begin! 🎉
🌟 OES successfully concluded the canned food drive last week, collecting a total of 2,449 items! The items were donated to the Crisis Intervention Services of Mahaska County, spreading warmth and support to those in need during the holiday season. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this drive a success! 🫶🏼🙌🏼
Week 8 of Dining at the Ritz was memorable meal! 🍽️✨ Our students were excited to be joined by a pilgrim and turkey! 🦃 A big thank you to our community partner, First Christian Church - Disciples of Christ, for supporting this event!
⭐ Dining at the Ritz is a weekly reward for students showing positive behavior. Each week, we welcome a new celebrity guest or guests.
