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The Oakdale Herald
Friday, May 8, 2015
Vision
Oakdale will be recognized for academic achievement, students of high character,
quality educators and community involvement
SPRING PICTURES
The picture package or payment for the pictures (or combination) must be returned to Oakdale by
Friday, May 15.
5TH GRADE MEETING
Counselors from the middle schools will be at Oakdale on Thursday, May 14 at 7pm to discuss scheduling
and expectations for middle school. Please plan to attend this informative meeting with your 5th grade
student.
RIGHT TO READ WEEK and SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Monday May 11 through Friday, May 15 is Right to Read Week! Right to Read week is in its 38th
year! This is sponsored by the Ohio Council International Reading Association and is recognized across
the state. This is an opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading!! There is a flyer coming home today
outlining activities at Oakdale next week:
Monday- Comfy Reading Day (wear appropriate PJs and bring a blanket)
Tuesday-Beach Day Extravaganza (bring a towel, sunglasses, wear a colorful beach shirt. No bathing
suits)
Wednesday-Reading Buddy Day (bring a favorite stuffed animal.)
Thursday-Book Share Bonanza! (bring your all-time favorite book to share with the class.)
Friday-Dress-up Day (Wear an outfit to portray your favorite book character.)
THE DRESS CODE MUST BE FOLLOWED. REFER TO STUDENT PLANNER OR ONLINE .
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Buy One Get One Free books!! For every book you purchase, you can get another of equal or lesser
value FREE! Students must have money to shop the book fair. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15
until 3pm.
SCOTTIE YARD UPDATE
Oak Hills Alumni & Educational Foundation hosted a dinner and paddle call auction to raise money
for the Scottie Yard at Oakdale. Thanks to emcee Bob Herzog and very generous donors and
supporters $7,595 (yes, in ONE night!)was raised for the playground! If you have a few minutes,
please watch this video we shared with our guests last night. Teachers, students and parents explain
the importance of this project. You can find more details on the playground website:
www.oakdalescottieyard.com.
WHAT IS DESTINATION IMAGINATION????
We’ve recently advertised information about the Oakdale/Springmyer team from Destination Imagination which has won
numerous awards so far this year. The team needs help!! The DI Diamonds will be representing the State
of Ohio at the Global competition in Knoxville, TN the week of May 18th. The cost is approximately
$900 per student to attend. Financial help is needed. Please send tax-deductible donations in any
amount. Make checks payable to Springmyer Elementary PTA, ℅ Carlene Murray, 7383 Bridgepoint
Pass, Cincinnati 45248, or send them to Oakdale, or check out the new GoFundMe page at
www.gofundme.com/rx4fpg. The DI Team is also have a Dine-and-Donate fundraiser at laRosa’s Bridgetown on
May 13th. Order LaRosa’s, give them a copy of the flyer (available in the office), and 10% of your bill will be donated to
the DI Team!
ENRICHMENT DAY
Oakdale's Enrichment Day is an annual event held in May to provide all of our students with multiple "inschool field trips." Over 20 different "field trip" presenters will travel to Oakdale to give fun, interactive
lessons on various topics--from Beekeeping, to the circus, to art projects. The day won't be a success
without YOU! Please sign up to:
 Donate food
 Assist the Presenters (AM and PM shifts available)
 Travel with your child's class (AM, Lunch and PM shifts available)
 All of the above!
Sign-ups are online: www.volunteerspot.com/Group/1047633752084/#!/show. Questions? email the
Enrichment Day Committee at Jrbdonovan@gmail.com. Thanks! The Enrichment Day Committee
(Jessica Donovan, Becky Kraus & Tracy Littelmann)
OAKDALE FAMILY PICNIC AT STRICKER’S GROVE
The Annual Family Picnic at Stricker’s Grove will be on Tuesday, June 2! The park opens at 5pm and rides will be open
from 6pm until 10pm. Volunteers are needed to make this fun for everyone. Information and a sign-up form will be
coming home soon.
HEAD START PRESCHOOL
Hamilton County Education Service Center houses a Head Start Preschool program at Oakdale. Enrolling now for 20152016 school year. Please call Tina at 262-3010 to schedule an appointment. Go to www.hcescheadstart.org.
WESTSIDE YOUTH TEAM TENNIS
Regardless if your child has ever held a racquet, there is a spot for anyone who wants to play! Students
entering grades 1-3, Mondays 6-7pm June 8th through July 20. Students entering grades 4-6, Mondays
7-8pm June 8th through July 20 at Kuliga Park Tennis Courts. $60 if registered by May 15; $80
regularly. For more information, contact Bob Bracken, Communitywestsidetennis@gmail.com; 941-0883.
OAK HILLS YOUTH ATHLETICS
For more information go to www.ohyouthathletics.org select Youth, then select the sport.
Football -Grades K-6 registration is now open. $95 per player.
Cheerleading - Grades K-6 registration is now open.
SAY Soccer - Registration for the Fall season is online now through May 31. Ages 4-18.
Woodhaven Swim Club has memberships for summer available. Go to www.swimatwoodhaven.com or call
Jamie at 207-7833.
Join us for the Creative Preschool Spring Carnival on Saturday, May 16 from 11am-3pm at 1451 Ebenezer Road. This
fun-filled event includes games where every play wins a prize, face painting and a huge basket raffle!
SUMMER DANCE CAMP - Emerge Dance Academy 5882 Cheviot Rd. 923-2356
$125 for 1st camp; $90 each additional. 2 caps on same day $200 (pack your lunch).
July 5-9; Princess Dance Camp; -Ages 3-8 9am to Noon (Ms. Tami)
American Girl Dance Camp; Ages 5-9 1-4pm (Ms. Tami)
July 13-16; Pop Start Hip Hop Camp; Ages 5-9 9am-Noon (Ms. Maryann)
SYTYCD Hip Hop Camp; Ages 10-14 1-3pm (Ms. Maryann)
July 20-23; Musical Theater Camp; ages 8-12 9am-Noon (Ms. Maryann)
Musical Theater Camp; ages 13-18 1-3pm (Ms. Maryann)
Aug 3-6; Princess Dance Camp; ages 3-7 9am-Noon (Ms. Tami)
Glitter & Glam Dance Camp; Ages 5-9 1-4pm (Ms. Tami)
June 30-August 18 (8 week program) Tiny Tots; ages 3-4 Tuesdays 5:15-6 (Ms. Tami) $100
Ballet/Tap; ages 4-5 Tuesdays 6-7pm (Ms. Tami) $110
COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
Monday, May 11 - 4th Grade Bowling @ Stumps 3:15-4;
Tuesday, May 12 - 4th Grade Bowling @ Stumps 3:15-4
Wednesday, May 13 - 4th Grade Bowling @ Stumps 3:15-4
Thursday, May 14 - 4th Grade Bowling @ Stumps 3:15-4; Ovation Awards 3:15-4; Chess Club 3:15-4
5th Grade Middle School Mtg. at Oakdale 7pm
Friday, May 15 - Picture money must be turned in; Oakdale Night at the Red’s - 7:00pm