Oakwood Elementary News

April 5, 2020

A note from Mrs. Stewart

During this unusual time, I am so grateful for our school community. Our OES families and staff have been so patient and supportive of one another. As we embark on a distance learning journey that will be new to all of us, we feel confident that we will all figure out how to do this in a way that is best for our kids.

Join me for morning announcements live on Facebook at 8:50 tomorrow morning!

Stay home and stay safe!

Updated Information

Dear Oakwood families,

As you know, due to the Covid-19 pandemic Governor Whitmer has closed the schools for face to face learning for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. She did leave a little wiggle room to possibly reopen if there is a change in the progression of this pandemic and a lifting of the stay at home order, but only time will tell how that will play out. At this time we are planning for a distance learning model for our students. With that in mind, we have some updates and reminders to share with all our families.

There will not be an optional learning opportunities calendar this week as there was for the first two weeks of this school closure. Instead, administrators and teachers will engage in professional learning and collaborating to prepare to implement our distance learning model. Please read Dr. Outlaw’s most recent communication to families for detailed information about the governor’s order and the schedule for this upcoming week, April 6-10.
Our intention is to kick-off distance learning instruction on Monday, April 13. This date is tentative, pending Oakland Schools’ approval of our continuity of learning plan as mandated in the governor’s order.
Technology deployment for those in need of devices will start Monday, April 6. If you find that you need a device for your child, you will find the link to complete a brief survey form within Dr. Outlaw’s letter to families, linked above.
The 5th grade Mackinac trip is still on hold. We will touch base with the travel company again on April 15th to determine our next steps.
We are heartbroken to announce that our school play, Beauty and the Beast, will have to be canceled this year. With all of the missed rehearsals, it will not be possible to perform the play even if school does resume this school year. Ms. Schantz will reach out to families at some point with more information.
This pandemic is a strain on all of us at varying levels. Please check out this Mental Health Support document that can connect you with resources if you or someone in your family needs support.

Positivity Project (P2)

HUMOR

This week, students will learn about HUMOR! Click here to view the character card to help guide your conversations at home about this trait and click here to print the journal page for your child to write about their learning at the end of the week. The journal pages for Humor are pages 19 & 20.

People who have humor as a dominant character trait find something to laugh about in ALL situations. While most of the events happening around us these days are serious and even grave, it is a good thing to find the lighthearted, playful opportunities to bring levity to the situation. Laughter is proven to have a positive impact on our physical well-being. Aren't we lucky to have kids in our lives to bring humor and laughter as they so naturally do?

I encourage you to find something to bring some giggles into your lives this week as we learn about the power of positivity and humor.

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