OCE Families,

 

 

I hope you all enjoyed your winter break. We’re happy to have your students back in the building and we look forward to a great new year together!

 

As a reminder, I am out on medical leave during the first few weeks of January. During this time, please use this Whom to Contact flowchart for anything that may be needed. Additionally, all email addresses are linked on our OCE Website. 

 

Here are some school updates:

 

Science Fair is coming up!

Our OCE Science Fair is just a couple weeks away! Our K-2 Science Fair is on January 22nd at 6:00 p.m. and the 3-5 event is on January 23rd at 6:00 p.m. This year, the 3-5 component will be competitive and the winners will be eligible to compete in the regional competition. We are so excited for these two events!

 

Cocoa and Chat with the Student Support Team

We invite you to join the Student Support Team on January 23rd at 12:00 p.m. for “Cocoa and Chat”, an interactive parent workshop focused on mindfulness techniques that can help you and your child manage stress, anxiety, and emotional challenges. During this session, you'll learn simple yet effective strategies to enhance emotional regulation, focus, and relaxation, and discover how to incorporate these practices into everyday life at home and school. Please RSVP using this link. 

 

Reading Night on February 13

We will host a school-wide Reading Night from 6:00-7:30 p.m. There will be opportunities to learn about reading instruction here at school and ways to support your reader at home. We hope to see you there!

 

Track Change Request for 25-26

If you would like to request a track change for the 2025-2026 school year, please provide the information requested here: Track Change Request Form.

 

Order the OCE Yearbook

The 24/25 OCE yearbook is available for order through April 5! It's an entire year of memories all wrapped up in one amazing book! Click here to place your order today!

 

Chorus Club for 4th and 5th grade Students

The Chorus Club is now open for the Spring ‘25 semester.  You can find more information in the Application Letter from Ms. McConnell. If your child is interested in joining the Chorus Club, please complete this Application. Tracks 1, 2 & 3 are due by January 17th and Track 4 is due by February 3rd.

 

 

Important Upcoming Dates:

• January 20 - No school, Holiday
• January 22- K-2 Science Fair at 6:00 pm
• January 23- 3-5 Science Fair at 6:00 pm
• January 23- Cocoa and Chat with Student Support Team at 12 pm
• February 5 - Club Picture Day, Tracks 2 & 4
• February 13- Reading Night at 6:00 pm
• February 19 - Club Picture Day, Tracks 1 & 3
• February 20- PTA Valentine’s Dance- K-2 grades
• February 21- PTA Valentine’s Dance- 3-5 grades

 

Time to mark your 2025 calendar with 24-25 Whole School Dates at a glance. 

 

Additional calendar resources:

• 24-25 Year Round Calendar

 

Thank you for your continued support!