Week 7 of Dining at the Ritz was a fantastic time! 🍽️✨ We were honored to have Veterans join us as our dining celebrities! 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.
Kudos to our dedicated 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders for their tremendous effort in achieving their Accelerated Reader (AR) goals this trimester! We marked their success with ice cream parties. A heartfelt appreciation to Edward Jones Advisor, Amber Coffey, for generously treating our students to these well-earned delights. Keep 🌟 shining 🌟 with your outstanding work!
Lunch Bunch with Officer Nord! 🎉 This week, some 3rd grade students had the fantastic opportunity to share a meal and quality time with Officer Nord. Congratulations to these lucky students! 🌟
OES celebrated World Kindness Day this week! Classroom teachers were asked to 'catch' kids showing kindness and to give them a special kindness tag. #OskyPride
🇺🇸 A Big Salute to Our Heroes! 🇺🇸
Mrs. Lemke's OES kindergarten class hasn't stopped talking about our heroes this week. They are buzzing with excitement to say THANK YOU to the incredible veterans who've dedicated their lives to keeping us safe! 🎗️💙
To all the veterans out there: you are our heroes! Thank you for your bravery, your sacrifices, and for making our world a better place. 🌍❤️
📚 A big shout-out to the incredible student-athletes from William Penn University! Your visit to our 4th and 5th grade classrooms made a lasting impact on our students, teaching them valuable lessons about teamwork and communication.
🏆 Thank you for being champions both on and off the field or court. We are so proud to partner with our local university, and we look forward to future partnerships!
Families: Get ready to show your school spirit with our exclusive Oskaloosa Elementary Spirit Wear Store, brought to you by Oskaloosa Elementary PTO and Swim’s Sports! 🎉
To ensure you have your orders in time for Christmas, make sure to place them by Thanksgiving. Shop the collection now: https://oskyelementary2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
For Week 6 of Dining at the Ritz, we were joined by the OHS Girls Swim Team! 🎉 A big thank you to these athletes for taking the time to bond with our students. Also, thank you to our community partner: Mahaska County YMCA!
Dining at the Ritz is a weekly reward for students showing positive behavior. Each week, we welcome a new celebrity guest or guests!
📸 REMINDER: Picture Retakes Day at Oskaloosa Elementary will take place tomorrow, November 9! Please prepare accordingly if your child was absent on the initial picture day, or if you would like a retake of their school photo.
Save the Dates for Oskaloosa Elementary's Canned Food Drive, November 14-21! 🥫
Let's come together to make a difference in our community. Your generosity can help families in need right here in Mahaska County. 🏡 Donations may be sent to school with your children or dropped off in the OES Main Office.
Please take a moment to review the attached flyer for a list of acceptable items. Every contribution counts, and we appreciate your support! 🙏
Today, Mrs. Fox’s kindergarten class had the pleasure of hosting Karen Adams from the Mahaska County Farm Bureau! 🌟🌽
Students learned about the daily tasks of a farmer, from planting seeds to caring for animals, and even harvesting our delicious food. 🍎🥕
Thank you, Karen Adams and Mahaska County Farm Bureau, for an enlightening and fun-filled day!
The Oskaloosa Elementary PTO (OEPTO) fundraiser held in October was a great success, with over $8,000 raised by elementary families! Money raised will help offset field trip expenses for each grade level, provide a free book to each student, provide fun opportunities for students and staff, and much more.
Thank you to all who donated. We are incredibly grateful for the support and commitment shown by our community!
Attention Families! Picture Retakes Day at Oskaloosa Elementary School will take place on Thursday, November 9, 2023. 📸
If your child was absent on the initial picture day or if you would like a retake of their school photo, please mark your calendars for this date!
Cold weather is here, OES families! ❄️ Please remember to send your children to school with their winter gear – coats, hats, and gloves. We want to ensure their comfort and safety during outdoor play and travel!
Let's all bundle up and make this winter season at OES a warm and wonderful one! Your support is greatly appreciated. 😊❤️
This morning, student Emerson Horn was presented with the PRO (People Respecting Others) Award! 🏆🎉
Emerson's kindness and dedication have not gone unnoticed. He was nominated by the wonderful Amber in our office for demonstrating great character and helping to keep our school safe. Keep up the great work, Emerson! 🌟
As we approach the end of the first trimester, we want to remind you that the final day of parent-teacher conferences is just around the corner - this Thursday! 📚📝 It's a great opportunity to connect with your child's teachers and discuss their progress.
Please note that due to the conferences, our schedule will be undergoing some changes on Thursday and Friday. #ALLIN
5th Grade Students and Families: You’re invited to our 5th Grade Band Display Night! 🎷🎵
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 24
⏰ Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location: OES Commons
The Music Store will be on-site to assist parents in acquiring their students’ instruments. 🎷🎻 Please note: Students will test out instruments prior to this event.
Mark your calendars and spread the word! 🎶✨
🍏 Last Friday was an apple-tastic adventure in Mrs. Hersom's kindergarten class! 🍎
Students learned all about their five senses, and apples were the perfect subject. Our little chefs had a blast cutting up apples, mixing in cinnamon and sugar, and enjoying the wonderful smell that filled the classroom as their applesauce cooked in the crockpot!
Everyone enjoyed their treat at the end of the day, savoring their hard work and newfound knowledge! 🍏📚🍎
🌾🚜 Last week, we had a special visitor in Kindergarten! Karen Adams from Mahaska County Farm Bureau dropped by classrooms to give our little learners a taste of farm life.
🌽🎃 Karen brought in some items that Iowa farmers are harvesting this fall, including soybeans, corn, and pumpkins. Students learned that farmers use equipment called combines to harvest their crops, while pumpkins are carefully picked by hand.
Students also enjoyed some samples of various seeds! 🌱🌻 A big thank you to Karen Adams and Mahaska County Farm Bureau for this enriching experience!
This week, our incredible OES SVC (Student Volunteer Corp) members stepped up to the plate to give our hardworking teachers a little boost as they dive into Parent/Teacher Conferences week. 📚🍎 They not only delivered coffee and other refreshing drinks, but also exemplified leadership at its best! ☕️🌟
Our SVCs are a group of students with outstanding leadership qualities, and they are shining examples of what it means to be leaders within our school community. 👏 Join us in thanking them for their hard work to support our amazing staff!
