Oak Tree Newsletter
August 5, 2022
Message from Principal Lunt
Dear Oak Tree Families,
Our first full week of school concludes today and already we find ourselves falling into a good routine throughout the school. Thank you for making the effort to have your students prepared and excited for their day each day!
We are so happy to have our new teachers on campus who add new perspectives and energy to our community. Miss Natalie Krafft and Mr. John Karoly join our Special Areas team for General Music and PE, respectively. Miss Gamez in 3rd grade and Mrs. Feldman in 5th grade round out those teams. Also, we have two new teachers in our Resource classrooms, Miss Van Eimeren, and Mrs. Lamb.
Next week we will host our Night of Expectations for all grade levels. On Tuesday, August 9th, students and parents in grades Pre-K, 1, 3, & 5 are invited from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. On Thursday, August 11th, students and parents in grades K, 2, 4, & 6 are invited from 6:00 to 7:00. We strongly encourage your attendance along with your child(ren) that evening. If possible, please have non-school-aged children remain at home. We look forward to seeing you then!
Thank you for helping our students and community to Stand Tall and SOAR High!
Mr. Lunt
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Calendar Items
- Spirit Shirts are on sale now through August 19th. Order forms were sent home with your students. You can also pay online using our school store: https://oak-tree-pto.cheddarup.com
- Tuesday, August 9 - Night of Expectations (Pre-K, 1, 3, 5) - 6:00 -7:00 pm
- Wednesday, August 10 - PTO Dining Night Out - Barro's Pizza - ALL DAY
- Wednesday, August 10 - Food Pantry - Open to the Community - 1:30 - 2:30
- Wednesday, August 10 - Early Release at 1:55
- Thursday, August 11 - Night of Expectations (K, 2, 4, 6) - 6:00 -7:00 pm
- Tuesday, August 23 - Kindergarten Mixer and PTO General Meeting - 5:30 pm
- Thursday, August 25 - Fall Picture Day
New Intercom System
Thank you
Nurse News
Hi, My name is Nurse Lindsay and I am the new RN at Oak Tree Elementary! I’m so excited to meet all the kids this year! Just to tell you a little about myself, I am from Arizona and have been a nurse for 17 years. I worked in the hospital setting up until recently and now I’m so excited to be an Oak Tree Eagle!
I am married and have one daughter and a sweet dog named Lucy that we rescued a few years ago. I love animals and want many many more!
I hope everyone had a great summer and is enjoying and adjusting to the first few weeks of school.
Health Office visits this week:
Headache: I have had a good number of students complain this week with rain at the start of
the week and cloudy skies continuing. Remind your child to eat breakfast. If they eat breakfast
at school, remind them again as many students get off the bus and head to the playground to
play instead of the cafe to eat breakfast. Staying hydrated is a plus, so packing a water bottle
for the school day will be a big help!
Stomach ache: As we start back to school after Summer Break and get back onto a school
schedule so does your child’s GI tract. Make sure they are eating breakfast at home/school and bringing a water bottle. Dehydration can cause stomach aches as well.
Last reminder, please make sure your child has all their up to date immunizations. 6th graders that are 11 must have their Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines. Please make sure that your child has this and we have records/copies by Aug 19, 2022 to comply with AZ state regulations. If your child is still 10 years old please make sure they are vaccinated within 15 days of their 11th birthday in 6th grade.
If your child is new to the school please make sure they are compliant with all up to date immunizations. Please make sure you submit this or bring it to the health office by August 19th.
I have sent letters out to all parents for reminders.
Have a wonderful week!!
Oak Tree PTO
Thank you to everybody who has signed up to be part of our PTO this year. We look forward to getting to know many of you throughout the school year. You can still sign up to become a volunteer or paying member of the PTO. Find out more information on our website (www.oaktreepto.com).
The first event we will be hosting is on August 23rd. Camp Kindy is a special night just for our kindergarten families. If you would like to help plan activities for the night or volunteer, please contact us at oaktreepto@gmail.com.
Dates to Remember:
8/5-8/19- Spirit Shirt sales. Order forms were sent home this week!
8/10- Barro's Pizza Restaurant Night. Gilbert/Baseline location ALL DAY!
8/23- First PTO Meeting of the year (more info to come)
8/23- Camp Kindy (more info to come)
Gifted Testing Request Procedures
Information regarding Gifted Testing for K through Grade 6 students is located at the following link. Please complete and submit the Request Form by Monday, August 15, 2022. As per District guidelines, a student is eligible to test every other school year; testing seats are limited.
Gifted Testing Request Form - Oak Tree
If questions/concerns, please contact:
Update - Free & Reduced Meals Program for 2022/23 School Year
In order to receive free and reduced meals for the 2022/2023 school year, families will need to fill out an application. Students who apply and are eligible for free and reduced meals will also receive additional benefits such as waived summer school fees, waived college testing fees, waived musical instrument fees, waived or reduced college application fees, reduced internet fees, and much more! Additionally, the free and reduced meal program ensures your school continues to receive funding for many school programs. Learn more here - https://www.gilbertschools.net/menu.
Apply online starting July 1, 2022, for the 2022/23 school year - gilbertschools.net/meals
Versión Actualizada - Programa de Comidas Gratis o de Precio Reducido para el Año Escolar 2022-2023
Esto terminará el 30 de junio del 2022. Para recibir comidas gratis o de precio reducido siguiendo el 1 de julio del 2022 las familias tendrán que llenar una solicitud. Los estudiantes que presenten la solicitud y son elegibles para recibir comida gratuitas o de precio reducido también recibirán beneficios adicionales, como la exención de las tafias de la escuela de verano, de tarifas de exámenes universitarios, de tarifas de instrumentos musicales, tarifas de solicitudes a universidades exentas o reducidas, tarifas reducidas de internet y mucho más! Adicionalmente el programa de desayunos y almuerzos gratis o de precio reducido asegura que la escuela siga recibiendo fondos para los programas de la escuela. Para aprender mas - https://www.gilbertschools.net/menu.
Aplique en línea empezando el 1 de julio del 2022, para el año escolar 2022-2023 - gilbertschools.net/meals
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Oak Tree Title 1 Family Resources
Cherished Memories - School Pictures
Fall Picture Day is August 25, 2023
Thank you!
Grand Photography, LLC.
761 N. Monterey St. Suite #110, Gilbert, AZ 85233
480-632-2285 Office M-F 10am-4pm
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Oak Tree Elementary
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Location: 505 W Houston Avenue, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone: 480-632-4785