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Young Owls, 4 Year Old Preschool Program Open Enrollment for 2024-2025 School Year.
Our experienced teachers and engaging curriculum offers children the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment.
Our class currently meets Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 8:00am-2:45pm.
Free breakfast and lunch, play -based learning, outdoor play and bussing available
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We hope everyone is enjoying their summer break and making wonderful memories! As we start thinking about the upcoming school year, we wanted to share the suggested school supply lists for K-6 students. These lists will also be included in the back-to-school information mailing, which will contain class and teacher placements. We anticipate this mailing will be sent out during the second week of August.
We look forward to welcoming our students back for another amazing school year!
![Kindergarten 2024-2025 Supply List We are looking forward to working with your child this year. Many times families ask what supplies their child will need for school this year. The following is a list of suggested items: Big Elmer glue sticks (2) Disinfectant wipes (2) Hand sanitizer Kleenex Band-aides Paper towel Napkins Crayons Full Size Backpack](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9074280/large_Kindergarten_Supply_List_24-25.jpg)
![First Grade 2024-2025 School Supply List We are looking forward to working with your child this year. Many times families ask what supplies their child will need for school this year. The following is a list of suggested items: pencil case with name on it 1 Pack of Glue sticks 24 pack of Crayons 1 pack of Pencils Kleenex 1 Pack of Clorox wipes 1 Pack of Paper Towels Reusable water bottle with your child’s name on it](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9074278/large_1st_Grade__1_.jpg)
![WELCOME TO SECOND GRADE! 2024 - 2025 We are looking forward to working with your children this year! Here is a suggested list of items that we would like your children to bring to school. Please label only those items that are marked with an asterisk (*). Backpack* 1 Pencil Case* 1 Blue Plastic Folder* 1 Red Plastic Folder* 4 Large Glue Sticks 10 Sharpened Pencils (No Mechanical Pencils Please!) 1 Pack Pencil Cap Erasers 1 Pack Black Expo Markers 1 Pack of 24 Crayons 1 Pack 12 Colored Pencils 1 Pack 8 Markers (Thick markers are preferred) Headphones for Computer Use* 4 Rolls Paper Towel 4 Boxes of Tissues 2 Containers of Clorox/Lysol Wipes 1 Bottle Hand Sanitizer Daily Snacks (Snack time will be provided each day) Reusable plastic water bottle* THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9074282/large_2nd_grade_Supplies.jpg)
![Welcome to 3rd Grade! 2024-2025 Dear Families, We are looking forward to working with your child this year. Many times families ask what supplies their child may need for school. The following is a suggested list: Backpack (necessary for everyone) Wide ruled notebook (spiral bound) 1 pack of whiteboard markers (Expo) Pencils (No mechanical pencils) Pencil Erasers Pencil Box Handheld Sharpener Glue Stick Crayons/colored pencils Highlighters (yellow, pink, and green) Daily snacks (snack time will be provided each day) Headphones for computer use. Gym Shoes Classroom Wishlist: 3 boxes of Kleenex 2 Clorox Wipes 1 Bottle Hand Soap (antibacterial) 1 roll of paper towels Ziploc Zipper Bags; 1 Gallon Size; 1 Quart Size; 1 Sandwich Size 1 Box of Bandaids Thank you, The Third Grade Team](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9074277/large_3rd_Grade_Supply_List_23-24__1___1_.jpg)
![Welcome to 4th Grade! The following is a list of useful supplies (not required) for 4th grade. We are fortunate to have many supplies donated and purchased by our school for students and classrooms. However, we know students enjoy having their own supplies too! #2 pencils - many of them Cap erasers Handheld sharpeners (manual) Colored pencils/crayons (student preference) 1 Homework folder We also would greatly appreciate any donations of pencils, Kleenex, Clorox Wipes, Expo Markers, Band-Aids and rolls of paper towel for our classrooms.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9074281/large_Fourth_Grade_Supply_List__1_.jpg)
![5th Grade School Supply List 2024-2025 Suggested Items: ● Pencils (Not mechanical or wrapped in plastic) ● Pencil Top Erasers ● Pencil Bag/Box ● Glue Sticks ● Colored Pencils ● Highlighters (green, yellow, pink) ● Scissors ● One Spiral Notebook ● Enclosed Hand Held Pencil Sharpener ● Water Bottle ● Headphones Not Required, Greatly Appreciated: ● Tissues ● Paper Towel ● Clorox Wipes ● Expo Dry Erase Markers ● Extra Ticonderoga Pencils ● Quart or Gallon Size Ziploc Bags](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9074283/large_5th_Grade_School_Supply_List_24-25.jpg)
![6th Grade 2024-2025 School Supply List We are looking forward to working with your child this year. Many times families ask what supplies their child will need for school this year. The following is a list of suggested items: Suggested Supplies: 1 - 2 boxes of #2 Pencils Cap Erasers Handheld Sharpeners Folder for each class (one of each - green, blue, yellow, & black) Markers (8 count box; thin or normal)/ crayons (student preference) 1 pack of Lined Paper 3 Spiral Notebooks (one of each - green, blue, & yellow) Wish List: - Kleenex - Paper Towel - Cleaning Wipes - Expo Markers - Band-Aids](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/9074279/large_6th_grade_24-25.jpg)
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In an exciting hands-on project, third graders at Richardson Elementary brought their curriculum to life by raising chickens right in their classrooms. This unique educational initiative is part of their "Structures of Life" science unit.
Students began by incubating chicken eggs, eagerly awaiting the hatching process. They monitored the incubator conditions, ensuring the right temperature and humidity levels, and learned about the embryonic development stages.
Once the chicks hatched, the classroom buzzed with excitement. Ms. Stormer brought the project full circle by bringing in a full grown rooster “Chippy” and hen “Sunshine” for the classes to see. This particular hen was a chicken that started as an egg in Mrs. Simpson’s third grade class last year.
Students integrated their ELA standards during the unit with the cultivating activity of presenting the process of raising chickens to other grade-levels. Students focused on the qualities of good speaking, and practiced sharing their research before presenting to their audiences.
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![a picture of 8 students holding baby chicks.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8415103/large_IMG_6795.jpg)
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Kindergarten students at RES wrapped up their CKLA unit of Kings and Queens by having a royal tea party and dressing as Kings and Queens. This is a collage of the Kings and Queens celebration in each kindergarten class. We also wanted to recognize our local Oscoda Burger King for donating crowns to every kindergartener and being so willing to help us with the event. Thank you!
![An image of kindergarteners at RES celebrating in each classroom. The students wrapped up their CKLA unit of Kings and Queens by having a royal tea party and dressing as Kings and Queens. We also wanted to recognize our local Oscoda Burger King for donating their crowns to every kindergartener. Teachers dress up in royal attire, too.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/8031583/large_Collage_2024-04-29_21_14_12.jpg)
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Congratulations to the Oscoda High School and Oscoda Middle School bands for earning a Superior rating at the MSBOA District 9 Band and Orchestra Festival on March 6, 2024. With this top rating, both bands earned themselves a spot at the state band festival in April. Awesome job to Mrs. Lopez and our band students!
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Families of 3 and 4 years old children are invited to attend a Family Engagement Night! RSVP Here: https://excellenceined.org/ican/family-night/
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Today, on School Resource Appreciation Day, we're giving a huge shoutout to Officer Clink! Your dedication doesn't go unnoticed. We're grateful for your presence and commitment to our community. Thank you, Officer Clink!
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Mark your calendars for this year's Super Bowl Supper! February 16th 5:00-7:00 pm. We hope you can join us!
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On Saturday, January 20, twelve Oscoda band members traveled to Alpena to participate in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District IX All-Star Band.
Students were selected earlier this month when they auditioned via recording, and vied for spots in the ensembles along with band members from 12 area school districts.
The Junior All-Star Band, comprised of students in grades 7-9, and was conducted by Dr. Jeffrey Malecki of the University of San Diego. This band performed works by Fillmore, Dunton, McBeth and Santos.
The Senior All-Star Band, comprised of students in grades 9-12, was conducted by Dr. Christopher Chapman of Central Michigan University. This band performed works by Biedenbender, Lavender, Hass and Reed.
Pictured are the Oscoda All-Stars:
Emily Birkenbach (8), trumpet
Luke Brooks (7), clarinet
Logan Heiden (8), percussion
Harley Hodges (7), flute
Keagan Kellstrom (8), flute
Joshua McDonald (11), baritone saxophone
Macy McDougall (7), clarinet
Isla Merdzinski (8), percussion
Dalton Negro (8), trombone
Stephanie Oakes (12), bass clarinet
Michael Peace (8), trombone
Ashley Rowden (7), trumpet
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OHS Band Students performed at the American Legion “Lunch with Santa” event on Saturday afternoon, December 16th. Nice job students!
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Join us for Cookies & Reading with Santa!
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RES is participating in a friendly door decorating contest. Voting is open until Thursday, December 14th at 4:00 pm. Vote now for your favorite door!
https://forms.gle/N3AimZ6qr9hP4rno6
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Don't forget...the RES Holiday Program is tomorrow, December 7th!
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Just a reminder that tomorrow is Picture Retake Day at RES! Envelopes are available in the main office or purchases can be made online using the Picture Day ID: EVT8HK49J.
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Today WNEM was at OHS to record the OHS band for the WNEM "Sounds of the Season" program. Mrs. Lopez and the 9th-12th grade band students performed two songs that were recorded and will air on the WNEM holiday program December 24th-26th. The OHS band is one of 13 high schools who will be represented in this program. The band sounded great and looked very professional. We can't wait to see what the end product looks like.
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The Oscoda-AuSable Chamber announces the 2023 Northern Lights Parade will be held Saturday, December 2nd, 2023. Festivities will begin at 3pm at the Oscoda Methodist Church with the Lion's Club hosting a cookie decorating event for children 12 and under. The parade lineup will start at 5pm in Furtaw Field with the parade kicking off at 6pm; traveling south on U.S. 23 to Mill Street.
Check out the attached flyer for a full schedule of events.
![Northern Lights Parade Schedule](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/oscoda_area_schools_ar/live_feed_image/image/6211157/large_Northern_Lights_Parade_with_sponsors.jpg)
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A meeting of the Oscoda Area Schools' Facilities Improvement Committee will be held on Monday, November 27th, 2023, beginning at 4:00PM, at Oscoda High School. Among the topics slated for discussion is a bond renewal which would result in no new taxes levied on the community. The district invites the community to participate in the planning discussions regarding projects to be completed with this bond including the conversion of heating systems to high-efficiency products, remediation of asbestos, and the incorporation of a community center among many other potential projects. Please join us Monday, November 27th, 2023, at 4:00PM to voice your opinions regarding the design of this initiative.
If you have not done so already, please take a few moments to complete our research survey associated with potential future projects at our schools. This survey can be found at https://forms.gle/DgRSuDzZbMkrKKhS8 or on the live feed of our district website at www.oscodaschools.org.
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This morning OHS had our 2nd ever Veteran's Day assembly for our students. This assembly was to inform and showcase to our students just how thankful we are for our Veterans. The students were able to listen to Veteran speakers from each branch of the military and learn about their experiences. They also heard our 5 student essay winners share their writings, learned about how to fold a flag, and listened to our band and choir perform. Throughout the assembly pictures of area Veterans were displayed. Our students did a wonderful job during this assembly!
Thank you to all of our Veterans as we celebrate Veteran's Day!
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Happy 5th Birthday Chester!
Today Chester celebrated his birthday at OHS and at RES. OAS has now had Chester for 4 years and we are so thankful to be able to have him here at the schools. We want to thank all of our sponsors for everything that you have done to help ensure that Oscoda Area Schools has a therapy dog. Thank you!!!
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Thank you to everyone who came out for the RES Halloween Parade today. Chester and our Community Resource Officer, Officer Clink, want to remind all of our students to have a very Happy Halloween and remember to Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible if you are trick or treating this evening. Just a reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, November 1st. We will see all students back on Thursday, November 2nd!
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