Dear OATC Jet Families,
Welcome to our Parent Communication page! Visit our website every Tuesday evening for important information and updates!
As always if there are any questions you can call the front office at 409-978-8015.
New This Week!
★ OA's Annual Back to School Event is this coming Thursday, July 31st from 9-11 AM and 4-6 PM. Remember this is a come and go event, so you only need to come during one of the sessions. You will be able to drop off school supplies, meet the teachers, and accomplish any other activities you may need to get done before school begins.
★ OA's First Day of School is Monday, August 4th! Our goal is for every student to attend the first day of school to ensure they have the best possible start for the new school year!
★ First Day Procedures
On the first day of school, we are excited to open the doors to our families. You are welcome to walk your kiddos to class on the first day. Our doors will be open at 7:20 and we will start announcements at 7:45. You are welcome to stay through announcements. We will be starting instruction no later than 7:55. Please plan to give love and exit classrooms by 7:55. The car rider drop off will be open as well - choose what works best for you and your family. For the first day, breakfast will be served in the classrooms for all grades. On the second day, and the rest of the year, breakfast for Prek3 - 1st will be served in the classrooms. Grades 2 - 5 will eat breakfast in the cafeteria. Grades 6-8 will grab breakfast and eat in their atrium.
Arrival:
We open the drop-off circle at 7:20 and we close it at 7:45. All staff members are assigned to supervise students starting at 7:50 and must attend to their roles and the children.
Of course, there is grace on a day-to-day basis - especially on the first week of school! We are all human and need it, plus, the weather in Texas is unpredictable.
When the line closes, whether at 7:45 on the dot or a few minutes later - all parents must park in the parking lot, in a parking space, and walk their children into the building and be checked in by the front office staff. This is considered being tardy to school. We will officially start counting tardies on the third week of school - Aug. 18th .
A few ways that you can help for a safe and quick arrival:
If possible, have students seated on the passenger side.
Have doors unlocked when you get in the u-drive.
Pay attention to the signals of the staff - if you pull all the way up, we can unload more students at one time.
Have backpacks packed and on, breakfast finished, love and affirmations given by the time you are in the u-drive.
Dismissal:
We start dismissal at 4:00. We end dismissal at 4:30. The teachers leave at 4:35. All students need to be picked up during that time. At 4:35 - 4:40 the door will close, and students will be moved to the front office. There will only be administrators in the building to dismiss the students after 4:40. If you come after 4:40, you will need to park and come into the office to sign the student out.
Bring your ID!
Of course, the first few days of school - we are expecting the dismissal line to be long... please pack your patience. We will be setting goals and adjusting to make sure we have a safe and effective dismissal.
A few ways that you can help for a safe and quick dismissal:
Have car rider signs displayed on the dashboard. It helps Ms. Arita program the student's name in the system if it is on the driver side. It helps car loading staff if you then move it to the passenger side when you are in the u-drive.
Have doors unlocked when you get in the u-drive.
Pay attention to the signals of the staff - if you pull all the way up, we can load more students at one time.
It is so hard for the staff to not have mini conferences with you in the dismissal line. It seems like it is not a big deal, but it really does hold up the line. Please contact your teacher on dojo or email them if an issue arises.
Arrival and Dismissal Conduct:
I know that rules and procedures that are enforced can be frustrating and time consuming... especially if you already have several other pressing matters happening at the same time. I truly understand. What I cannot understand or allow is how frustrated parents talk to the staff. Cursing and screaming at the staff is counterproductive and frankly unacceptable. It is also disorderly conduct. Please do not respond to staff that are enforcing procedures with cursing, screaming, or using close proximity with the intent to intimidate. This will not be tolerated. We will notify law enforcement. My staff should be able to run the school efficiently, smoothly, and safely. All parties must manage their energy.
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any questions or feedback - jfol100949@odyacad.com
★Dismissal Changes:
Throughout the year, life will happen and a change in dismissal may need to occur. Please contact the front office with dismissal changes. Teachers will be knee deep in instruction and may not be able to see these needed changes in time. Please contact Kenya in the front office and notify her of the needed changes - she will notify the teacher. Please plan for making dismissal changes by 2:30.
Also, please make sure that the person picking up is on the emergency contact list of the student.
★Friday School:
Friday is an additional opportunity for students to WIN. It is a chance for student to get just "What I Need". Staff will be reaching out to you based on end of the year assessments, absences, and individual student needs to sign up for Friday W.I.N. Time. If you would like your student to attend - please contact the front office and we will get you signed up.
★Parent Volunteer Opportunities:
Below is a link to parent volunteer opportunities throughout the school year. Attached to the email is the background check that you need to complete and return to the front office. Please click on the link and let us know how you can help throughout the year.
Directly from me, I would LOOOVE about ten volunteers to help with arrival and dismissal on the first week of school. If you are down, please respond in the link. I will contact you and set up a time for us all to meet and plan how you can support us the first week of school. Please click HERE
★Teacher Amazon Wishlist:
If you are feeling generous, please click HERE for a list of amazon teacher wish lists!
Important Action Required
★ LOST & FOUND | Lost and found will be posted on our Facebook page at each progress report and report card.
Upcoming Dates & Events
★ 2025-2026 Calendar Click HERE
Upcoming Dates:
National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is Aug. 4th. I will make sure the teachers have a sweet treat at the end of the first day of school. Maybe a few kiddos might look forward to one from you guys at home?
Dollar Dress Day is Aug. 6th. This is our monthly school wide fundraiser. It happens on the first Wednesday of the month. Students may have free dress (minus pajamas and crocs) for a dollar. They will turn in their dollar to their teacher.
If you like a chance to celebrate like I do, National Son and Daughter Day is Aug. 11th
August student birthday celebration is Aug. 21st
Aug. 29th is a staff professional development day - No Friday school this day
September 1st is a school holiday
September 3rd is Dollar Dress Day
September 5th is a Friday, but it is a regular school day!
September 8th is Grandparent Day - We will send communication about this after school starts. We will be doing Granola with Grandparents again this year!
September 9th is National Teddy Bear Day - Students in PreK3 - First grade can bring their Teddy Bear to school this day!
September 11th is Fall Picture Day. It is also Patriot's Day. Feel free to wear red, white, and blue!
Leader in Me
LEADER IN ME SPOTLIGHT:
LEADERS ARE READERS | Reading is the most accessible and beneficial learning activity you can provide. Resources for promoting reading:
Sight Word Practice: How many words does your child know?
Nouns List: Prek List, Kinder List, 1st Grade List, 2nd Grade List, 3rd Grade List
Daily Reading: Epic Books
RESOURCES FOR PROMOTING MATH: Math Fact Practice
OATC empowers and educates ALL students by building relationships and developing the whole child.
We promote a culture of leadership by inspiring students through high expectations to become productive, responsible, creative, and compassionate members of the community!
Thank you for your continued flexibility, patience, and grace.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Folse
Principal
PH: 409-978-8015
jfol100949@odyacad.com
Kelley Sullivan
Dean
PH: 409-978-8015
ksul101004@odyacad.com