THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Thank you to all the OAK Street families that donated to our annual food drive. We were able to donate 788 items to the Goddard Mitten Tree.
TONIGHT is Oak Street Night at Chipotle at 7130 W Maple. Chipotle will donate 25% of the sales from supporters from 4-8pm. Be sure to bring the attached flyer or mention that you are with Oak Street. If you order online or through the app, be sure to include the code V64TNMN so Oak Street gets credit!
"A warm smile is the universal language of kindness." – William Arthur Ward
Congratulations to Lisa Dwornicki, Oak Street Long-term Substitute, for receiving the District Attitude Award. Lisa was nominated by Shae Enegren and Kelsie Burr. Shae Enegren wrote, “I am thrilled to nominate Ms. Lisa Dwornicki for the District Attitude Award. This year, Lisa is acting as a long-term substitute for one of our first-grade team members on maternity leave. Watching Lisa take on this role has been inspiring. She consistently puts students and staff before herself, creating a nurturing and supportive environment for everyone around her. Her outlook and charisma are truly contagious. Lisa brings a positive attitude every single day, making everyone around her feel welcome and included. Whether it’s by offering extra help to struggling students and staff or collaborating with teachers to enhance learning, her commitment to our school community is truly inspiring. She always has a smile on her face, even on challenging days, reminding us all of the importance of resilience and positivity. Lisa is a remarkable role model, and I believe she deserves this recognition for her unwavering support and uplifting spirit.”
Kelsie Burr wrote, “Lisa embraces any role that she must step into. Lisa has stepped into this role as Mrs. Moses' maternity leave sub flawlessly. Not only has she kept consistency and structure for the kids, but she has been an amazing teammate for us. One example is after being swamped with extra meetings last week Lisa took it upon herself to make my copies for our fun activities for Johnny Appleseed Day to help me out. She is thinking about others before herself continuously. She puts students and staff above herself without any hesitation. If there is a job to be done, you know that Lisa is always willing to do it, and it will be done well. I also get the privilege to stand next to her in the mornings while she welcomes students in the door. Every single child, in both Mrs. Moses' class and mine, gets greeted with hugs, high fives, and the warmest smile and they know that they are abundantly loved by Mrs. Dwornicki. We are extremely lucky to have Lisa as part of our Oak Street family, and this is now the second time that I have worked with her closely, as she was the long-term sub in the class that I took over when I was hired. In both experiences where I worked with her closely, she encouraged me and took the time to truly affirm me and make the workplace feel like a family environment. I think Lisa should be highly considered for the District Attitude Award because she embodies what a positive attitude and heart look like, and those around her feel her enthusiasm and passion every day. We are seriously so lucky to get to experience her love!”
"A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events, and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results." – Wade Boggs
Congratulations to Mrs. Robin Perkins for receiving the District Attitude Award! Robin was nominated by Piper White and Dane Baxa. Piper White wrote, “The print shop is not an easy or stress-free environment especially when you get multiple orders each day from all around the district, but Robin does so with a smile on her face. At the beginning of the year (or her busiest time) she and her staff worked so hard to make sure all staff had the orders before the first day of school. On top of just getting us the orders she also wrote positive messages that always leave us smiling. Robin communicates effectively, and if there is ever a rush order needed, she is not afraid of the challenge. Robin is a rock star!”
Dane Baxa wrote, “Robin Perkins stepped up to help the District in a big way after the sudden loss of Nancy Johnson. Robin is more than just a skilled Print Shop operator; she’s a problem-solver who brings positivity and energy to her work every day. She often anticipates the needs of teachers, administrators, and staff, frequently stepping in to assist with last-minute requests and high-volume projects without hesitation. Her reliability and willingness to do whatever it takes to support others have made her an invaluable resource.
She developed a plan to visit every school during orientation, making a personal connection with as many staff members as possible, building positive relationships, and explaining the services she provides and the process for submitting print jobs.
Beyond her exceptional technical abilities, Robin’s attitude exemplifies the values of our district. Her commitment to excellence and genuine kindness uplift everyone she works with. She is always quick to offer encouragement, inspiring our Community Relations Team and those around her.”
Happy Veterans Day!!!!
One of our lucky PTO Family Fun Night raffle prize winners was finally able to cash in on his prize this morning. This student won a "Sweet Ride to School" so Interim Chief Phelps took him for donuts before bringing him to school in her police car. Thank you Interim Chief Phelps for this wonderful prize!!
Updated email address for any questions- tltaylor05@yahoo.com
Spears Pie Gift Cards- Help support the Oak Street PTO!
On Friday, 1st grade had some very special visitors. Wu and 4 WSU cheerleaders came to visit and it was a "shockingly" good time!!!
Just a reminder. Strawbridge will be here Friday, November 15th for Fall RETAKE pictures. If your student was absent for the original picture day, they will still have a chance to be photographed.
What an amazing week it was with so many earned Tiger Tickets. The box was stuffed and these students were all using their learned traits to have the chance to win a fidget spinner that Ms. Ronksley created in Science. It is amazing what our 3-D printer can make. Thanks for the super cool prize Ms. Ronksley! We also love seeing it in our Oak Street school colors!
Student of the Month winners were announced today for the month of October. These kiddos demonstrated responsibility in various ways, from completing their homework independently to helping an adult in the school. Congratulations to these Oak Street Tigers for being so responsible.
Sweeten up your support for the Oak Street Elementary PTO!
Pie cards go on sale TODAY!
Tuesday, November 12, is Oak Street Night at Chipotle at 7130 W Maple. Chipotle will donate 25% of the sales from supporters from 4-8pm. Be sure to bring the attached flyer or mention that you are with Oak Street. If you order online or through the app, be sure to include the code V64TNMN so Oak Street gets credit!
Goddard Mitten Tree - Friday, November 8th is the last day to sign up!
These boys are ready for the concert tonight!!!
OAK STREET FAMILIES: We need your help!!! We are currently hosting a food drive for the Goddard Mitten Tree. Mitten Tree families receive food for Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks. Our goal is 1000 items and currently, we have less than 200 items. If you can help at all, our families would greatly appreciate it!!
Lots of great updates!
Twinning today...
We got a bit crazy around here with two drawings on the same day! We missed our drawing last week with Halloween and the Professional Development day, so we drew for both prizes on Tiger Trait Tuesday. It ended up all boys in one and all girls in the other. The boys won a fun game called Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza and the girls won a fidget spinner that Ms. Ronksley created on the 3-D printer. Congratulations to all.
Our retake day has been rescheduled to Friday, November 15th.
