The weekly eNews is our school community newsletter with information about O.H. Anderson Elementary School. All staff and families of O.H. Anderson Elementary School are subscribed to this newsletter.
Complete a Volunteer Background Check if you want to volunteer during the 2022-23 school year. If you have had one in the past there is no need to renew it.
It has been a great start to the school! The family connection and assessment days helped build positive relationships between students, families, and teachers. It has also given teachers a headstart in knowing students strengths and next steps for learning. Thank you for partnering with us in providing the best education possible for your children. The first day of school was busy learning about our new class families and learning about expectations in our classrooms and in all areas at OHA. The smiles, energy, and hugs were amazing. Thank you for sharing your children with us everyday. It is our privilege to work with them each day.
At OHA we want…
All people feel a part of the OHA joyful learning family.
Everyone to be informed about events, learning, and student progress at OHA.
To build family partnerships to educate and support our students.
Celebrate together our student successes.
I want to thank you for the feedback you provided in the family survey in the spring to make our communication clear, concise, and informative. You will see some updates based on your feedback. Sections will be hyperlinked so you can skip to the section you are interested in. The format will change to a KNOW, DO, SHARE format.
KNOW Important dates and information you need to know this week
DO Important Items for families to do this week
SHARE Join us in celebrating! This section will highlight the great learning that is happening at OHA and showcase our strategic plan in action!
We also will attempt to keep this concise. Classroom teachers will communicate with you biweekly regarding classroom information including what students are learning, important dates and reminders, and how families can support their students. They will follow the same format using Know, Do, Share. If you have any other suggestions on how we can communicate and partner together feel free to call or email me.
Take care of yourself, your family, and each other.
Important dates and information you need to know this week
Check out the behavior expectations at OHA. Your child is learning and practicing them and next week they will teach them to you.
OHA has an all school read The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo. Ask your child what is happening in the book so far and what lessons the author is teaching.
We are hiring 1 lunch/ recess paras. This is a fun opportunity to have fun with OHA students and keep them safe. The hours are 11:15-1:45. We are also hiring a para for English Language Learners. Please apply here if you are interested.
Do
Important Items for families to do this week
Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle to school. The air conditioning will not be running until later in October.
Review the educational benefits form to see if your family qualifies for the 2022-23 school year. The federal government has ended its free meals program, and educational benefits can provide free meals and more for families. Apply today online or via pdf. Click here for more information.
Complete a Volunteer Background Check if you want to volunteer during the 2022-23 school year. If you have had one in the past there is no need to renew it.
Share
Join us in celebrating the great learning that is happening at OHA and seeing our strategic plan in action!
Our Strategic Plan in Action: Community Impact
This week we celebrated the start of the school year with our families and students at our first OHA Family Night on September 6. We were joined by Mahtomedi Middle School and Mahtomedi High School students and community volunteers. It was a great night to connect, have fun, and get ready for the school year!
We were so proud to welcome back our secondary students and see them giving back to their community!
We would like to invite you to celebrate a teacher or staff member who went over and above or always shines bright. Please fill out a Zephyr Celebration Form. I will deliver the kind wishes to them.