Oakwood Middle School Oakwood Middle School Principal Jeanne

Oakwood Middle School

Oakwood Middle School Principal, Jeanne Mc. Neal Assistant Principal, Matt Gagnon Dean of Students, Tyler Adkins

WELCOME TO OAKWOOD! ● Excellent Academic Education ● Collaborative, Community Learning ● Unsurpassed Creative Arts Opportunities ● World Languages: Spanish, French, and Chinese ● Enriched Language Arts and Math Offerings ● Co-Teach to Co-Serve ● High School Credit Courses Offered ● Global Perspective Experiences ● After school Clubs, Activities, and Competitive Teams ● Inspiring Student Athletes ● Student Engagement in Community Service

Community Partners: Tom. Tod Ideas Legacy Project Junior Achievement

PLEASE ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT!

Safety, Security and Wellness are a Priority! ● ● ● On-going Staff Safety Trainings ● Students participate in drills/evacuation School Counselors meet regularly with teaching staff to update Emotional Quotient Students have access to school counselors and Advocates Community Partners with Child and Adolescent and Com. Quest Agencies Oakwood has a full-time Mental Health Agency Counselor and Case Manager ● Start With Hello and Say Something

Final Forms Plain Local Schools is excited to announce that for the 2018 -2019 school year we will be moving to all electronic forms for start of the school year. This will include forms such as emergency medical and student authorization. Earlier in the month, you should have received a letter at your home followed by an email from mailman@finalforms. com. If you need further assistance or have a specific question, please call Central Office at 330 -492 -3500.

All Students Count! • Plain Local is dedicated to providing the highest quality education to all students. • It is of the great importance that all children are in attendance every day • All students will encounter negative effects from missing too much school regardless of academic ability

Habitual Truancy Redefined: 30 or more consecutive hours 42 or more hours in a school month, or 72 or more hours in a year Excessive Absences: 38 or more hours in one school month with or without a legitimate excuse; 65 or more hours in one school year with or without a legitimate excuse. **A written excuse is required upon return to school

Parent Drop-off & Pick-up • Morning – Parent drop-off is the main doors at Oakwood. Front doors do not open for student entrance until 7: 45. Students wait in lobby until 8: 00 entrance to main building. – Do not bring beverages/food into the building – Vehicles must keep moving forward to drop off • Afternoon – Pick-up is in the main SOUTH END of parking lot – Please park and wait for your child to walk to the vehicle – If you need to pick your child up before the end of the school day (3: 15 PM), you must come in and sign-out your student. – If you call the office when you’re heading over, they can have your student in the office upon your arrival.

Parent Drop-off & Pick-up

Food Services ● Cafeteria Manager - Cindy Yoho ● Breakfast - Available each morning in the cafeteria and a Kiosk in the Main Hall - Grab and Go! ● 4 Lunch periods: Period 4 8 th Grade 10: 30 - 11: 00 Period 5 8 th Grade 11: 00 - 11: 30 Period 6 7 th Grade Period 7 7 th Grade 11: 30 - 12: 00 - 12: 30 ● Menu, Prices, and Prepayment Plan, on-line, available on Oakwood Website: Nutrition Services ● You may put money on your accounts today in the cafeteria! ● Link to New Digital Menu

T-Dap/MCV 4 Immunizations • ALL 7 th grade students MUST receive their T -Dap/MCV 4 vaccination. • A copy of the shot record can be dropped off at the Oakwood office or faxed to the Oakwood office at 330 -491 -3791. • If questions, please contact the school nurse, Bobbi Jo Kintigh. • Students MUST have a pass from their classroom teacher before reporting to clinic.

Dress Code We follow the student dress code as adopted by our Board of Education. A complete guide of the dress code can be found in the student agenda book 1. Clothing is to be clean, untattered, untorn, and worn appropriately 2. Hair must be clean, groomed and not of a distracting nature. (If hair is dyed it must be of natural color) 3. Mid thigh is the minimum length for dresses, skirts and shorts. 4. Sleeveless undershirts, tank tops, and tube tops are not permitted. 5. Bare Midriff, bare back, tight fitting and other revealing garments are prohibited. Leggings should be covered to the thigh. 6. Clothing can’t have stated or implied reference to drugs, sex, alcohol, or violence. 7. Chains and other potentially dangerous apparel are not permitted.

Chromebook ● Repairs: Website - Chromebook Repair Form ● Invoice will be generated based on repair ● Payment must be received before Chromebook is returned (Checks made out to Plain Local Schools) ● EAGLE GEEK SQUAD: Student technology specialists will be stationed in the front lobby each morning from 8 - 8: 10 to for all of your repair needs ● Repairs usually take 24 hours - drop off and pick up are with our Eagle Geek Squad ● Chromebook Fees follow the student from year to year

Lockers • Two students are assigned to each locker at Oakwood Middle School. • Students are not permitted to change locker partners unless approved by the office. • Students must use ONLY their assigned locker • All lockers should be locked each time they are closed by turning the lock handle. • All lockers are Plain Local property and subject to search by the building administration team. • Students should never share combinations in respect of their locker partner. • NO TAPE/DECORATIONS on Freshly Painted lockers!

Bus Conduct • Riding the bus to and from school is a privilege. • The bus is an extension of the classroom. • No food or drink on the bus • Poor behavior on the bus can result in removal from the bus or a school suspension. • Treat each bus driver and peers with respect. • The student is liable for any damages to the bus. • Oakwood is liable for your safety from curb to curb

PBIS Reward Programs • Exemplary Eagle Badge • Student of the Month Breakfast • Feed the Locker • Community Cup • Gold Club • 4. 0 End of Year Reception • Honor Roll Treats: 4. 0 – Caramel Apples/Cider – Hot Chocolate/S’mores – Ice Cream Party – Hot Dog Cook Out

PTO • • • (Parent-Teacher Organization) Opportunities for Involvement Concession Stand • Honor Roll Recognition Copy Room Moms • Arts, Band, and Staff Appreciation Choir Events Baked Goods • Box Tops • Coke Lid Rewards Community Christmas • Launch Trips

How Can Parents Get Information? 1. If you want to know their homework assignment – These are always written in the agenda book by the students at the beginning of each class period – Each teacher has a Google Classroom website that is updated weekly with assignments – Parents can sign up for their own Google Classroom account via teacher invite. 2. How do I find out about school events, activities, and clubs? – Each weekly the principal sends out weekly email newsletter (To sign up, go to www. plainlocal. org - click on mailing list) – Check out the school website and calendar of events – Sign Up for Remind 101 with your teacher and our school – Join our school Facebook and Instagram

What can I do if my child struggles? Academics Contact your child’s teacher *Email is most effective Socially / Emotionally Contact Principal and School Counselors Additional help available: Additional help can be found • Child and Adolescent in: • Comm. Quest Service • Eagle • CARE Team • Core Plus More • Community Liaison • Family Involvement • Success Lab Coordinator

Save the Date Fall Sports Meet The Team August 22 nd, 6: 30 pm Meet the Teacher August 22 nd 7 th Grade 5: 30 -7: 00 pm 8 th Grade 7: 00 -8: 30 pm ● 6: 30 -7: 00 pm Algebra Parent Meeting (GYM) ● 7: 00 -7: 30 pm Washington DC Trip Mtg. (GYM) 8 th Grade Only

Seventh Grade Transition Day August 22 nd • Students arrive by parent drop off or bus. • Report to Homeroom (see Schedule) • Meet The Community of Teachers – Schedules, Lockers, Building Tours – Lunch with their community • Olympic Style Activities - small groups; include: – Team Building – Minute To Win It – Learn about Clubs, Activities and Athletics

Closing 7 th Grade Transition Day Wednesday, August 22 186 Days 7 Hours a Day 1, 302 Hours BE PRESENT! BE A CHAMPION!