Principal: Radewin Awada A school where Children and Learning come first! Oakman Elementary School News May – June 2013 Have a safe SUMMER Break! Principal: Radewin Awada IMPORTANT DATES: May 2nd – kindergarten Field Trip May 3rd – Parent Talk Graduation May 6th – Vision Testing May 6th – 10th Teacher Appreciation Week May 7th – kindergarten Field Trip May 7th – Parent Teacher Luncheon May 8th - 10th Mothers Day Store (After School) May 10th – 3rd Grade Field Trip May15th - Late Start All Students May 16th - PTA Pajama Day ($1 Donation) May 17th – Girls Only Mother-Daughter Dinner and Dance  See PTA for tickets May 21st – 1st Grade Field Trip May 22nd – Instrumental Music 2PM May 23rd - at 8:50 in the GYM Critical Parent and Community Meeting Bond Proposal and Henry ford Early College Initiative May 24th and 27th No School May 28th - School Reopens May 29th – Fifth Grade Field Trip May 31st – Flower Planting Day June 3rd - Academic enrichment Field Trip June 5th – Final Core Values Assembly 9AM in the Gym, followed by the science fair beginning 10:30. June 6th – Parent Appreciation Breakfast 8:50 AM Cafeteria June 7th – Field Day -Parent Volunteers Needed June 11th – 1st Grade field Trip June 12th – 5th Grade Graduation 10:30 AM GYM Last Day of School, school ends 11:45 Safety: Speak to your children about practicing good safety habits throughout the year, this is a great time of the year to have such conversation. We advise parents visit the listed sites and get help and information. We are always available if assistance is needed. http://www.kids.gov http://www.sparky.org#/Sparky http://kidsafetystore.com Continued Practice: Practicing behavioral, social and academic skills with your child throughout the summer is critical. Reading, writing and practicing arithmetic computation processes such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are needed if children are to succeed. Please designate one hour daily where your child is reading, writing and practicing math skills as this will help in developing their skills. All students are required to complete homework packets! Closing Thoughts: As years end approaches I thank each of you for making our community and Oakman Elementary a wonderful place to live and learn. As nothing is perfect I extend my appreciation for your patience and understanding throughout the year. Your unwavering support continues to be needed and welcomed. I thank you for making Oakman Elementary the special place that it is and look forward to next year where current initiatives will continue improving classroom instruction, student achievement and parent involvement. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing have a safe, enjoyable and restful summer vacation. Peace be upon YOU! The key is not to prioritize what's on the schedule, but to schedule your priorities. Stephen Covey Kids FIRST – Radewin Awada Important Phone Numbers Attendance# 827 - 6501 Office # 827 - 6500 Fax# 827 - 6505