Message from the Principal

Our Olympic themed Fitness Day was so much fun. Thank you to Mr. Wilcox for helping to plan a fun-filled day for the students. Remember, this is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the PTO. If you haven't already sent in fundraiser money, you can still do so. Thank you to all the students and families for supporting our PTO.

Many students have been riding their bike to and from school each day this year. Please make sure your child adheres to bike laws and safety guidelines. Take a moment to review the guidance sheet from The Connecticut State Police.

Funny Friday Joke: You're the bus driver on a full leaf tour. At the first stop 4 people get on. At the second stop 8 people get on and two get off. At the third stop everyone gets off. The question is: What color are the bus driver's eyes? The same color as yours; you're the bus driver.

PTO News

Fitness Day, our biggest school fundraiser, will be held today, October 17th. Information and pledge contribution sheets were sent home. Please contribute to this fun event where 100% of the proceeds are applied to our school's PTO to raise money for a new outdoor playground & fitness area.

Oakdale Spiritwear clothing can be ordered online at www.oakdalespiritwear.com. There are several ink print designs and glitter designs with Oakdale logos. Free shipping will be available from October 5-22. After that period you may still order throughout the school year but will be charged a shipping & handling fee totaling $9. We sent home flyers.

Co-chairs needed for assistance with Smencils (Chair - Jayna Terris) & Box Tops (Chair - Connie Buecker).

Message from the Principal 10.10.18

Mark your calendars:

• Picture Day is coming on October 16^th.
• Our biggest PTO fundraiser of the year is coming...Fitness Day is October 17^th. The theme this year is the Olympics so get your sports gear ready and start collecting your donations. The PTO sent fundraising packages home last week.
• Many students have been riding their bike to and from school each day this year. Please make sure your child adheres to bike laws and safety guidelines. Take a moment to review the guidance sheet from The Connecticut State Police.

Funny Friday Joke: How did Benjamin Franklin feel when he discovered electricity? He was shocked!

PTO News

Oakdale Spiritwear clothing can be ordered online at www.oakdalespiritwear.com. There are several ink print designs and glitter designs with Oakdale logos. Free shipping will be available from October 5-22. After that period you may still order throughout the school year but will be charged a shipping & handling fee totaling $9. We sent home flyers.

Fitness Day, our biggest school fundraiser, will be held October 17th. Information and contribution sheets were sent home last Friday. Please contribute to this fun event where 100% of the proceeds are applied to our school's PTO to raise money for a new outdoor play & fitness area.

Co-chairs needed for assistance with Smencils (Chair - Jayna Terris) & Box Tops (Chair - Connie Buecker).

Message from the Principal

Smiles on the Move Program

Forms were sent home offering preventative dental services right here at school. This program is sponsored by UCFS. Please review the form and send it back if you would like to take advantage of this service. We need 15 participants for the program to come to Oakdale School.

The following information can be found on the UCFS website:

UCFS is pleased to offer preventive dental services in the school setting to children enrolled in the following cities and towns: Colchester, Franklin, Griswold, Groton, Lebanon, Ledyard, Lisbon, Montville, Norwich, Preston, Sprague and Voluntown.

Each child will receive an exam, cleaning and fluoride treatment. Sealants and dental x-rays are performed as needed. Children also learn proper brushing and flossing techniques.

All children are eligible to receive dental treatment. For children with no dental insurance, the cost for the above services provided in the school is $40. Sealants are an additional charge of $30 per tooth. The service is 100% covered (no charge) for children insured by HUSKY or Medicaid. UCFS accepts most insurance plans. Coverage and costs for these plans depends upon your insurance coverage.

The School Store will open for business this Friday. Students may visit the school store before class begins on Fridays.

Funny Friday Joke: What day of the week do potatoes fear most? Fry-day.

PTO News

Oakdale Spiritwear clothing can be ordered online at www.oakdalespiritwear.com. There are several ink print designs and glitter designs with Oakdale logos. Free shipping will be available from October 5-22. After that period you may still order throughout the school year but will be charged a shipping & handling fee totaling $9. We sent home flyers last Friday.

Fitness Day, our biggest school fundraiser, will be held October 17th, details to follow soon.

Co-chairs needed for assistance with Smencils (Chair -Jayna Terris) & Box-tops (Chair -Connie Buecker).

Message from the Principal

Lunch Visits: Please make arrangements ahead of time with the office if you plan to visit your child during lunch. You can email both secretaries at: oakdaleoffice2@montvilleschools.org when visiting a student for lunch in the cafeteria. The visitor will be issued a sticker with "lunch visit" displayed for staff to see. We also ask that visitors do not attend recess with students. We value recess as a time for students to be with their peers to develop appropriate social interaction skills. Once lunch is over visitors can sign out in the office. Parents/visitors should not leave the cafeteria unless they have signed in after lunch for volunteering or have a prearranged visit/appointment scheduled in another location of the school. Staff members will alert the office if they have arranged for a volunteer. Please feel free to visit the district's website (www.montvilleschools.org) for further information regarding policies on school visitors.

Funny Friday Joke: When is the moon the heaviest? When it is full!

PTO News

Thanks to all the new faces that came to our first PTO meeting of the year last Wednesday. We have some new volunteers who have signed up to help with events throughout the year but will need co-chairs & volunteers for Smencils and Box Tops so please let us know if you are interested.

Great News! We now have Oakdale Spiritwear clothing that you will be able to order online. There are 6 ink print designs and 6 glitter designs with Oakdale logos. Free shipping will be available from October 5-22. After that period you may still order throughout the school year but will be charged a shipping & handling fee. We will be sending flyers home with your children soon. www.oakdalespiritwear.com

Also, Fitness Day, our biggest school fundraiser, will be held 10/17, details to follow.

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