π BIG SUPPORT. BIG OPPORTUNITIES. BIG IMPACT! β€οΈπ
Even though we had to postpone the Rocket Run, we donβt want YOU to miss the opportunity to support the impact of the Oakdale School Foundation (OSF) and the difference it makes for ALL our students! Any donation amount goes directly to support classroom projects and initiatives at Oakdale.
From STEM activities and school plays and musicals to athletic equipment and extracurricular opportunities, OSF goes above and beyond to fund grants that support so many aspects of the Oakdale experience. Their generosity helps our Rockets explore their interests, discover their talents, and enjoy opportunities that make school even more meaningful!
β€οΈ Want to help our Rockets shine? Scan the QR code to donate!
#OSF #RocketRun #OSFSupportsourTeachers
π TONIGHT: FINAL HOME FOOTBALL GAME & PINK OUT! π
Letβs fill the stands with PINK and Rocket pride as our Oakdale Rockets take on Crossings Christian in our final home football game of the season!
Tonightβs Schedule:
5:10 PM: 8th Grade Football Recognition
5:30 PM: Kickoff!
Halftime: 8th Grade Cross Country & Cheer Recognition
A Few Important Reminders:
Builders Club Concessions: Available tonight β CASH ONLY!
Cashless Gate: Purchase tickets online using the link below, or use the QR code or card reader at the gate.
π Fire Safety Week: Learning from Our Local Heroes!
Our first graders wrapped up Fire Safety Week with a special visit from our local firefighters from OKC Fire Station #2!
The firefighters patiently answered the studentsβ many great questions, showed them their uniforms and equipment, and explained how they help protect our community. Our Rockets even got to explore the fire truck and learn important ways to stay safe!
A heartfelt thank-you to our wonderful firefighters for giving their time, sharing their knowledge, and making learning so meaningful for our students. We appreciate the care you show our community and the important work you do to keep our families safe. Thank you for being such wonderful role models for our young Rockets!
#ProudToBeARocket #FireSafetyMonth
π Vaccine Clinic Tomorrow at Oakdale!
Need to catch up on your vaccines? Passport Health will be offering a convenient vaccine clinic at Oakdale on Tuesday, October 13, from 1:00β4:00 p.m.
π Fine Arts Lobby
Vaccines available:
β’ Flu
β’ 65+ Flu
β’ Pneumonia
β’ Tdap
β’ Shingles
The clinic is open to Oakdale staff, students, and community members.
π¨βπ©βπ§ A parent or guardian must accompany students to receive a vaccine.
ROCKETS, LETβS EXPLORE WASHINGTON, D.C., AND NEW YORK CITY! π½
Are you a 7th or 8th grade student interested in an unforgettable educational adventure? Join Mrs. Hall, Coach Hall, and Mrs. Reddick for an informational Q&A meeting about our upcoming trip!
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Thursday, October 29
β° 6:00 PM
π Middle School Library
πͺ Enter through the gym/cafeteria doors.
βοΈ Trip Dates: May 21β25, 2027
Students and parents are invited to attend, ask questions, and learn more about the travel plans and this exciting opportunity!
Learn more about the tour company at the link below: School Tours of America Link
We hope to see our future travelers and their families there!
REMINDER-- HAT / HEADBAND DAY IS Tomorrow ππβ€οΈ
Oakdale Rockets, letβs get creative and show off your style! On Monday, October 12, bring $1 and wear a fun hat or decorated headband to school!
π All donations will go to a charity supporting childhood cancer. Every dollar helps make a difference! Letβs fill Oakdale with creativity, school spirit, and big hearts. β€οΈπ
#ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleRockets #HatAndHeadbandDay
ππ Oakdale Rockets PINK OUT for football game!ππ
πHome Football Game
Tuesday, October 13
πWear Pink!
Show your support for breast cancer awareness and research.
Scan to Support Research
The QR code links directly to the donation campaign. The link also connects to the donation campaign. Breast Cancer Research Foundation Link
Go Rockets! Wear pink, raise awareness, and help make a difference! ππ
ππ GMAC CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPIONS! ππ
Congratulations to our Oakdale boysβ and girlsβ cross-country teams on an incredible race at GMAC this week!
β€οΈπ GIRLS TAKE THE GMAC TITLE! πβ€οΈ
Our girls ran hard, competed as a team, and brought home the GMAC championship! A special shout-out to Ramsey Gary, who took 1st place overall! Way to go, Ramsey! π₯
Congratulations to our other girlsβ medal winners:
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Elise Miller
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Callie Langford
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Emma Kuchta
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Eden Bryant
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Leslee Pape
πβ€οΈ OUR BOYS BROUGHT THE FIGHT, TOO! β€οΈπ
Our boys gave it their all, and Noah Bryant and Nolan Hendrix earned medals! Way to represent, Rockets! π
We are proud of every runner who showed up, worked hard, and raced for their team. Your dedication and determination continue to make Oakdale shine!
Way to go, Rockets! Keep running strong! ππββοΈπββοΈ
#ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleCrossCountry #GMACChampions
ππ© HAT / HEADBAND DAY IS MONDAY! ππβ€οΈ
Oakdale Rockets, letβs get creative and show off your style! On Monday, October 12, bring $1 and wear a fun hat or decorated headband to school!
β Whether you choose a favorite cap, a silly hat, or a headband full of sparkle, letβs make it a fun day while supporting a wonderful cause!
π All donations will go to a charity supporting childhood cancer. Every dollar is a chance to make a difference!
Letβs fill Oakdale with creativity, school spirit, and big hearts. β€οΈπ
Wear your hat, rock your headband, and help make a difference! π
#ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleRockets #HatAndHeadbandDay
π It feels like Christmas morning in Kindergarten! π
Our kindergarten students are having a blast enjoying their brand-new indoor recess goodies for the very first time! The excitement was definitely on full display as they explored all the fun new ways to play, create, and enjoy recess indoors.
A huge THANK YOU to OSF for helping make sure our students have what they needβeven when it comes to recess! β€οΈπ
We are so grateful for your support of our Rockets and for helping make school even more fun! π
Thank you, OSF, for helping our students PLAY, LEARN, and SHINE! β¨
πΏ Oakdale Outdoors Club is getting outside and making a difference! π¦
This month, our 4thβ7th grade students are becoming citizen scientists as they collect valuable data for nationwide monarch research! WOW!! πToday was an exciting day in our school gardenβwe counted 17 monarch caterpillars! ππ¦
Our students have also completed training on how to capture, tag, and safely release monarch butterflies. Now theyβre keeping their eyes open for monarchs as these amazing butterflies make their way through our area during migration.
What an incredible way to combine science, outdoor exploration, and real-world research right here at Oakdale! We canβt wait to see what our young scientists discover next! π±π¬π¦
Way to get outside, Rockets! π
#OakdaleOutdoors #ProudToBeARocket #CitizenScientists #MonarchMigration
Happy National Principals Month! π
Today weβre celebrating Mrs. Willhoite, Mr. Burns, and Mrs. Fosterβthree incredible leaders who work together every day to build the very best Oakdale!
From greeting students first thing in the morning to staying late to support our athletes to participating in the Sequoyah kickoff, they continually go above and beyond for our Rocket family.
Thank you for all you do for our students, teachers, parents, and community. Your leadership, dedication, and willingness to jump in wherever youβre needed make a difference every single day.
We are grateful for the trio who keep Oakdale moving forward and help make our school a place where everyone can learn, grow, and shine!
Happy National Principals Month! We appreciate you more than you know! β€οΈππ
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #ProudToBeARocket #OakdaleRockets
Oakdale Parents, mark your calendars!
Our next Parent Teacher Club (PTC) meeting is Tuesday, October 6, at 8:30 AM in the Kim Lanier Fine Arts Auditorium.
We encourage all parents to get involved with PTC! Whether youβre able to attend meetings, volunteer at events, or want to learn more about how you can support Oakdale, we would love to have you join us.
We hope to see you there!
#ProudToBeARocket
πββ‘οΈππ STATE CHAMPIONS! πππ
What a day for our Oakdale Rockets! Our Cross Country teams showed up, ran hard, and brought home both the girls' and boys' State Championship titles! ππ
We are incredibly proud of the determination, teamwork, and countless hours of hard work that led to this amazing accomplishment.
Way to go, Rockets! Now letβs finish the season strong as we head into GMAC on Wednesday! Bring on the final race! ππββοΈπββοΈ
#ProudtoBeaRocket #XCSTATECHAMPS #teamwork #believe
ππ Science You Can See, Taste, and Enjoy! ππ
Our Pre-K students had a blast learning about how science works with Apple Volcanoes! They explored reactions, watched Mrs. Parish make the volcano erupt, and even enjoyed delicious applesauce along the way.
Who says learning science canβt be fun AND tasty? Our youngest Rockets are discovering that science is all around usβand sometimes you get to eat your experiment, too! ππ¬π
