March 15, 2024
Dear Oxbow Families,
We had another busy and exciting week here at Oxbow! This week our 3rd-5th grade students learned the ins and outs of setting goals, how to write a book and how to publish one. In addition, we hosted another successful JK and Kindergarten Parent Orientation on Thursday night, welcoming new families to Oxbow, and sharing all about our wonderful programs and building.
Next week, our students will have an opportunity to experience the Science Alive program. It has been two years since this program was last in our building, and I know that the students will truly enjoy it. Thank you OPC for helping to fund this amazing program for our Owls!
March is Reading Month Calendar (attached)
March 18 - OPC Meeting 7pm/Science Alive for Students / Green Today (St. Patty’s Day)
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 at www.hvs.org
Fire Department:
The White Lake Fire Department dropped off two 2nd graders this morning, as a fun Silent Auction purchase! Please check out the video and pictures on Facebook. Congratulations Lucas and Owen!
Positivity Project:
This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Perspective. Perspective means you appreciate when people see things in different ways. You have the ability to understand the world from multiple points of view.
Perspective is also referred to as wisdom and is distinct from intelligence. People with this strength are sought out for advice because they see the big picture and can make sense of the world’s complexity. This strength of perspective gives individuals the ability to see to the heart of difficult matters and achieve clarity. Most importantly, they are honest and behave in an ethically consistent manner.
Perspective helps an individual make sense of the world. It provides clarity on what matters and what does not. Being able to see things from multiple angles helps individuals remain calm and learn from mistakes; they are typically highly self-aware. Reflecting on their own feelings, thoughts, and motives helps them understand and empathize with other people. These individuals are strong listeners and ask great questions. Individuals with the strength of perspective help their group get through difficult or uncertain circumstances because they’re poised and can identify opportunities for success.
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.
Spring MSTEP Schedule for 3rd-5th Graders:
Please find the schedule attached.
Volunteers Needed at Lunch and Recess:
We are looking for parents who are interested and willing to volunteer at lunch and recess. We have room to accommodate those volunteers who 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
Can/Bottle Drive Update:
Thank you to everyone who donated cans and bottles. We were able to raise $1440.60 to use towards sponsoring 5th graders who need financial support going to 5th Grade Camp this year! Thank you to the following families for their help with bottle returns:
The Spangler Family for organizing and leading this fundraiser
The Conklin Family
The Hancock Family
The Chandler Family
The Kitchen Family
The Wickings Family
The Kaminske Family
Health Corner:
We've noticed a few more students than usual feeling under the weather lately with various viruses, including the stomach bug, Influenza A, and Influenza B.
To help keep our classrooms healthy and our kids learning, here's a quick reminder about some good habits:
Frequent handwashing: Make sure your child washes their hands often with soap and water, especially after using the restroom, before eating, and after coughing or sneezing.
Coughing and sneezing etiquette: Encourage your child to cough or sneeze into their elbow, not their hands.
Stay home when sick: If your child wakes up feeling unwell, please keep them home to rest and recover. This helps prevent the spreading of germs to classmates and teachers. Please be sure to call the Main Office to report your child’s absence.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school community healthy!
Lost and Found:
Our Lost and Found is overflowing. Please be sure to see if any items belong to your child. If you see something, please email Mrs. Spangler at nicole.spangler@hvs.org. We will be donating items that are left over in April.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LqPJTjHws2nHYul3ldNAk--LMZ-w-2tCdepkotZYtlA/edit?usp=sharing
Enjoy your weekend!
Mrs. Greenleaf