The Oakdale Herald Friday, March 9, 2018 Oakdale Elementary School

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, MARCH 12 - IN-SERVICE DAY

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR IS MARCH 14TH AND 15TH FROM 4:00 UNTIL 6:30pm. THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS AND STUDENTS WHO WILL BE NEW TO OAKDALE BEGINNING IN AUGUST, 2018.

ENRICHMENT DAY Thank you to the coordinators and all the volunteers who made this years’ Enrichment Day such a success. Be sure to ask your student what they got to see today!

The Summer Reading Olympics will begin March 12th and will go to May 20th. ​ ​ All point accumulated between these dates will count toward the medal race!

CHROMEBOOKS Please remind your students to take care of their Chromebooks. Students should not remove any stickers or pick at the keys. There have been an increased number of incidents that can be avoided. Thank you.

Oakdale Night at the Reds! Join the Oakdale community at the Reds Game on Saturday, May 5! Our very own Oakdale Ovation Choir will be performing the National Anthem along with the J.F.Dulles Choir. Ticket orders are due to Mrs. McKnight by Thursday, March 29. For more information, please contact Mrs. McKnight at [email protected]. The order form is attached. ​ OAK HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING Did you know current 5th graders can try out for the Oak Hills Middle School Competition Cheerleading team? Participants must be planning to also cheer and compete with one of our district youth cheer teams. Tryouts will be held this year on April 14th and 15th for incoming 6-8 graders. Come to our parent and participant tryout information meeting March 21st at 7pm in the Bridgetown Middle School multipurpose room to learn more! The OHMS cheerleading program focuses on building school spirit, leadership, confidence, and team building. Our competitive and game-day programs are some of the best in the Cincinnati area! Come check us out! Tryout packets will be available in the main office of your school beginning March 1st. Please visit our website at oakhillscheer.wix.com/ohms for more information. Email Kristina Dearwester ​ ([email protected]), Kara Berger ([email protected]) or Melissa Claus ​ ​ ​ ​ ([email protected]) with any questions. ​ ​

COMMUNITY RECYCLING DAY Mt. St. Joseph University is teaming up with Oak Hills schools to sponsor a community electronics recycling day on April 14. All electronics, appliances, anything with an electric cord can be brought in for recycling. Please bring your items to on April 14 from 10am until 2pm.

FLYING PIG MARATHON Oakdale is once again participating in the Flying Pig Marathon! If your family is interested in participating in the Final Mile with Oakdale, registration instructions are as follow: Visit www.flyingpigmarathon.com and select the registration tab. Select "Flying Pig Kids' ​ Marathon 26th Mile." Make sure when filling out the online form to select Oakdale Elementary from the pull down menu. This way you will be able to receive the group's custom colored shirts (as long as registered by March 21st) and your registration will be pulled with Oakdale. Race materials will be available for pick-up at school the week of the marathon. If you have any additional questions, please email Mrs. Stephens at [email protected]. ​

O.H. READY TO GO Abigail Dye, a senior at OHHS is collecting gently used or new school supplies for her Capstone Project. If you have any supplies that are no longer needed, please send them to the Oakdale office. Thank you.

SPRING STATE TESTING 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will be taking the Ohio state tests beginning on April 11 and continuing through May 9. The specific schedule is forthcoming.

GREEN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY EVENTS Calling all future engineers! Come to Lego WeDo Robotics Camp from 2 to th 3:30 on April 2,3, and 4 ​ at the Green Township Library. Build and bring ​ Lego creations to life with motors & sensors. Ages 8-14. Registration required for each day. Seewww.cincinnatilibrary.org for more information ​ ​ or call (513)369-6095. ​ ​ FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE For all girls age 5 and older! Saturday, April 28 from 7-9pm at Oak Hills High School. Please see the attached flyer for all the information and to sign up. Sponsored by Girl Scout Troop 43805.

OAK HILLS YOUTH ATHLETICS www.OHYouthAthletics.org REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE ​ FOLLOWING: TRACK - 2nd -6th Grade TENNIS - 4th - 6th Grade TENNIS - 4-6TH Grade SWIMMING - Ages 3-11 Email Oak Hills Youth Athletics at [email protected] with a specific question. ​ ​

COMING UP NEXT WEEK: Monday, March 12 - NO SCHOOL, IN-SERVICE DAY Tuesday, March 13 - Ambassador Meeting 3:15-4:15; 4th Grade Art Club 3:15-4 Wednesday, March 14 - Kindergarten Registration 4-6:30pm; E-kids 3:15-4; Girls on the Run; 3rd Grade Art Club 3:15-4 Thursday, March 15 -Kindergarten Registration 4-6:30pm Friday, March 16-

One Hope One Heart is Friday, March 23 at 6pm at Oak Hills High School Students are off for Spring Break beginning Friday, March 30 through Friday April 6.