Dear Oxbow Families,
What a fantastic and exciting week our Owls had! This week we were able to have many Guest Readers in our classrooms for March is Reading Month, our annual Talent Show that our Owls shined in and Donovan Edwards came to deliver a motivational speech to our students! It’s a great week to be an Oxbow Owl!
Upcoming March Dates:
March is Reading Month Calendar (attached)
March 12 - Early Release @ 2:37 pm
March 14 - JK/Kindy Orientation @ Oxbow @ 6:00 pm
March 15 - Popcorn Friday/Hoot Shop
March 18 - OPC Meeting 7pm/Science Alive for Students
March 19- Science Alive for Students
March 20 - Applebee’s 4-9pm
March 21 - Skate Night at Rolladium 6:30-8:30
March 25-29 & April 1 - No School (Spring Break)
Bond 2024 Information:
Building on the improvements of the Bond Program passed in 2019, Bond 2024 will continue to enhance the safety of our students and teachers with a Zero Tax Increase. Be sure to Get Out and Vote on May 7th.
Learn more about the Bond on www.hvs.org
Positivity Project:
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others. It’s important to deliberately work to identify and appreciate others’ character strengths.
Identifying and appreciating the good in others is a core tenet of the Other People Mindset. This isn’t always what comes naturally. Often, it’s easier to blame others for our problems or find flaws in others to use as excuses for our own jealousy, bitterness, or resentment. The problem is that this negativity usually leads to problems -- for ourselves, for the other person, and for our relationships.
Identifying and appreciating the good in other people helps you see the world through a more positive -- and less threatening -- lens. If you’re constantly seeing the negative traits of people, you’re going to think the world is comprised of bad people -- and you’re going to operate from a defensive posture. This isn’t to say that we should be naive or see the world, and its people, through “rose-colored glasses.” It’s just that we should strive to understand people’s intent. If you see the good in another, they are likely to see the good in you.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
Literacy Night: April 4th
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Volunteers Needed at Lunch and Recess:
We are looking for parents that are interested and willing to volunteer at lunch and recess. We have room to accommodate those volunteers that would like to help indoors or outdoors. As with any volunteering position, you must have a cleared CRC on file with the Main Office. Please reach out to Mrs. Greenleaf if you would like to help out. We are flexible and open to whatever works with your schedule.
Lunch Hours are 11:45-2:00 pm/ daily
Specific Dates Needed That Are a High Priority:
March 18th
Fire Department:
The White Lake Fire Department will drop off two 2nd graders on Friday morning. This was a fun Silent Auction purchase for our Owls. Congratulations Lucas and Owen!
Enjoy your weekend!
Mrs. Greenleaf