The Oakland Elementary School - Suffolk, VA

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ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, EXPLORE!!!

Suffolk Public Schools is offering "SPS Explore" for all SPS students and families to investigate the wonders of our area. These activities are grade-level specific, skill based, family-focused and student-centered for learning, application, and fun.

Grab your family and further your child's interest in becoming a mathematician, scientist, historian, artist, wellness champion, and informed citizen by joining our exploration of our great city through the "SPS Explore" activities!

More info and sample activities are on our website https://bit.ly/3gzBQuL
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All schools, departments and offices will be closed Monday, May 31 in honor of Memorial Day.

Suffolk Public Schools will reopen on Tuesday, June 1.

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Join us for Yoda Yoga tonight! The link to join is in Canvas. #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #buildingthebestsps

Join us for Yoda Yoga tonight! The link to join is in Canvas. #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #buildingthebestsps

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We are kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week with a chance for you to share with us.

So many times we hear about that one teacher who made a special impact in someone's life. Who was that teacher for you? What grade or subject did they teach?

Tell us about your best teacher ever!
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Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

Thank you to all of our Administrative Professionals for all your hard work, tireless effort and every day enthusiasm to keep our schools running smoothly.

We appreciate you today and every day!

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Happy Assistant Principal’s Week to “The Greatest on Earth”. We love you and are so thankful to have an AP as kind and as loyal as you! You make sure The Braves are taken care of! 🥰

Happy Assistant Principal’s Week to “The Greatest on Earth”. We love you and are so thankful to have an AP as kind and as loyal as you! You make sure The Braves are taken care of! 🥰

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UPCOMING SCHOOL CLOSURE REMINDER

Spring Break is the week of April 5-9, 2021. All SPS Buildings, Offices & Schools Will Be Closed.

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In observance of Spring Break, there will be no food deliveries April 5- April 10.

To accommodate this change we will deliver 10 days worth of meals on Friday, April 2 at the normal stops and times. These meals are packed in multiple boxes and bags weighing over 10 pounds each.

Please plan accordingly for pick up.

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The Suffolk Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services Department is hosting another "Nourishing Our Neighbors" community event this Thursday, March 25, at Booker T. Washington Elementary School from 5 pm - 6 pm.

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE TO LINE UP BEFORE 4:30 p.m., in order to allow room for our student buses to leave at the end of the school day,

This is a drive-thru event. Please be aware of volunteers wearing bright orange vests, who will be directing traffic. All produce items will be prepared and packaged separately.

The following items will be available

- A 16-pound box consisting of Potatoes, Oranges, Zucchini, Onions, Apples, Tomatoes, and Peppers
- Bananas
- Green Beans
- Strawberries
- Squash

Children do not need to be present to receive produce items. Please follow all CDC guidelines, including wearing a mask.

In partnership with the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore, “Nourishing Our Neighbors" allows SPS to provide fresh produce to families at no cost.

A special thank you goes out to Suffolk Public Schools Nutritional Services for putting these events together for the community!

Virtual no more, Suffolk students begin return to classrooms - The Suffolk News-Herald

Virtual no more, Suffolk students begin return to classrooms - The Suffolk News-Herald A bundle of nervous energy, she was ready for a unique first day of school, wearing her Creekside Elementary School shirt and mask, ready to greet the other Gators marching in.

[03/14/21]   Below are some reminders as we prepare to reopen the building this week:

1. Monday, March 15th is for Hybrid A- Day students only.

2. Please communicate with your child’s teacher the mode of transportation your child should take home (car, school bus, or after school program)

3. If you’ve chosen to wait until this week to drop off medicine or take care of other business matters at school please remember visits to the school are by appointment only and we will only allow 3 people in the front foyer at once.

Thank you for all you are doing to help us ensure a smooth reopening!

OES Families,

Please view the following short videos to be most informed on our new procedures due to COVID restrictions:

Most Important! Transportation Home: https://youtu.be/mWF0iNMHsVA

Welcome Back to the Building: https://youtu.be/rUCu8pLN9qE

Meals in School & Bus Routes: https://youtu.be/BlS3Zg2O52c

New OES Procedures: https://youtu.be/nVepS2RF23s

OES Families,

Please view the following short videos to be most informed on our new procedures due to COVID restrictions:

Most Important! Transportation Home: https://youtu.be/mWF0iNMHsVA

Welcome Back to the Building: https://youtu.be/rUCu8pLN9qE

Meals in School & Bus Routes: https://youtu.be/BlS3Zg2O52c

New OES Procedures: https://youtu.be/nVepS2RF23s

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Elementary bus routes have been posted to our website at https://bit.ly/30xBM66

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Please click the link for bus route information: https://www.spsk12.net/hybrid_virtual_learning_plan/hybrid__virtual_bus_routes

Please click the link for bus route information: https://www.spsk12.net/hybrid_virtual_learning_plan/hybrid__virtual_bus_routes

This is a reminder that all visits to the school are by appointment only. If you need to take care of medication drop off, chromebook exchange, registration, etc. you must call the school at 757-923-5248 to schedule an appointment.

This is a reminder that all visits to the school are by appointment only. If you need to take care of medication drop off, chromebook exchange, registration, etc. you must call the school at 757-923-5248 to schedule an appointment.

If you have child that needs to take medication at school, please call the school to make an appointment to bring the medication to the school nurse prior to March 15th. Students may not transport their own medication.

Car Rider applications were mailed and need to be returned to the school in person so you may receive your placard to place visibly in your car prior to the first day of school. Please follow the schedule listed below for submitting your application and obtaining your placard:

Last Name A-J: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 9AM - 3PM

Last Name K-R: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9AM - 3PM

Last Name S-Z: Thursday, March 11, 2021 9AM - 3PM

MUST HAVE photo ID and bring the application that was mailed to you.

If weather permits this will occur outside in the side parking lot, if not please come to the front entrance.

Must wear a mask covering your nose and mouth.

We will be practicing social distancing and appreciate your patience.

THANK YOU!! ☺️

Car Rider applications were mailed and need to be returned to the school in person so you may receive your placard to place visibly in your car prior to the first day of school. Please follow the schedule listed below for submitting your application and obtaining your placard:

Last Name A-J: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 9AM - 3PM

Last Name K-R: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9AM - 3PM

Last Name S-Z: Thursday, March 11, 2021 9AM - 3PM

MUST HAVE photo ID and bring the application that was mailed to you.

If weather permits this will occur outside in the side parking lot, if not please come to the front entrance.

Must wear a mask covering your nose and mouth.

We will be practicing social distancing and appreciate your patience.

THANK YOU!! ☺️

Car Rider applications were mailed and need to be returned to the school in person so you may receive your placard to place visibly in your car prior to the first day of school. Please follow the schedule listed below for submitting your application and obtaining your placard:

Last Name A-J: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 9AM - 3PM

Last Name K-R: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 9AM - 3PM

Last Name S-Z: Thursday, March 11, 2021 9AM - 3PM

MUST HAVE photo ID and bring the application that was mailed to you.

If weather permits this will occur outside in the side parking lot, if not please come to the front entrance.

Must wear a mask covering your nose and mouth.

We will be practicing social distancing and appreciate your patience.

THANK YOU!! ☺️

If you have child that needs to take medication at school, please call the school to make an appointment to bring the medication to the school nurse prior to March 15th. Students may not transport their own medication.

If you have child that needs to take medication at school, please call the school to make an appointment to bring the medication to the school nurse prior to March 15th. Students may not transport their own medication.

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Attention SPS Families!

Please join us Monday, March 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. for a live Zoom webinar "Transitioning Back Into the Classroom: How to Help Your Child Succeed!"

This webinar will offer information, tips, and resources to make this transition as smooth as possible. We hope to see you there!

Click to join the webinar: https://bit.ly/3sQxVgz

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UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES

Wednesday, March 3 - Schedules for elementary students will be mailed
Wednesday, March 10 - Bus routes for elementary students will be announced
Wednesday, March 10 - Schedules for middle and high school students will be mailed
Wednesday, March 17 - Bus routes for middle and high school students will be announced

For questions, please contact your child's school directly.

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Our Braves are out here showing ❤️ and kindness!

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Dr. Gordon Facebook Live Q & A - February 19, 2021

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Returning to In-Person Learning Resources

We know many of you have questions about the reopening of schools and we want to try to answer them for you. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/3pt61F9 to find answers to some of your most asked questions. We will update the page as more information becomes available.

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Join us Friday, February 19, 2021, at 2 p.m. when Superintendent Dr. John B. Gordon III will host a Facebook Live to discuss the reopening of schools and answer questions from the community.

To submit your question, please visit https://bit.ly/3qqdZjP. The Superintendent will provide a response to as many questions as he can during the live session.

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Parents, be sure to check your email for the latest from SPS regarding the return to in-person learning. Remember to check your spam folders! If you did not receive an email, please contact your child's school.

As a reference, we've included an overview of what hybrid is and what virtual is for elementary and secondary students.

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Read the latest letter from the Superintendent - Educate and Innovate Update III - on our website at https://bit.ly/3b4bc9t

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Friday, February 12 from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. There will be NO school for students. Conferences are also available by request on Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday, February 11; virtually or by phone from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Please contact your child's teacher for additional information.

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Link Updated: 2/9/21 - 3 p.m.

In observance of Presidents Day, there will be NO food deliveries on Monday, February 15. To accommodate this change, families will receive two days worth of meals on Wednesday, February 10, at the normal delivery stops and times. There will be no change in Thursday's delivery, as families will still receive two days worth of meals to cover Friday.

A list of meal delivery stops and times can be found on our website at https://bit.ly/3rCxZzF. For assistance with meal questions, please contact the Food and Nutrition Services Department at 757-925-5789. For assistance with delivery routes, please contact the Transportation Department at 757-925-5572.

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Did you know tomorrow is #NationalPizzaDay In honor of that, the theme for tomorrow's Spirit Day is "#NationalPizzaDay - Show us your favorite type of pizza...draw it, craft it, eat it...pizza is good any way you have it!"

Show us your pizzas!

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Thank you Mrs. Hudson for all the many hats you wear as School Counselor. We appreciate you! #NSCW2021

Thank you Mrs. Hudson for all the many hats you wear as School Counselor. We appreciate you! #NSCW2021

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