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.
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!
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! 🙏
📸 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.
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! 🌟
