Dear All,
Please join us for a surprise retirement party for Mr. Scott tomorrow, April 29, immediately following the 7th/8th Grade Band Concert at River Oaks Golf Course.
The celebration will run approximately from 7:15 PM to 9:30 PM.
Please keep it a secret — Mr. Scott has no idea!
We hope you can come help us celebrate his incredible career!
On Tuesday, the Oakdale faculty and staff came together to celebrate the retirement of two cherished members of our Rocket family — Bob Scott and Marlene Dunn. Their dedication, kindness, and impact on our school community have been truly remarkable. We wish them both the best as they begin this exciting new chapter — it’s so well deserved! Thank you for everything. Once a Rocket, always a Rocket! 🚀 #OakdaleFamily
Mrs. Reddick needs this year's Rocket Run shirt for their trip to Washington D.C. She still needs a few blue 2024 Rocket Run T-shirts for the 8th graders who are going to DC/NYC in a few weeks. We coordinate our shirts, but the 8th-grade T-shirt was black. If you are willing to donate yours, we need:
XS-3
S - 3
M - 5
You can email her at lreddick@oakdale.org to let her know if you have one.
You have two opportunities to witness Mr. Scott’s final performances conducting the Rocket Band! Join us on Tuesday, April 29, at 6 PM for an unforgettable evening featuring the 7/8 bands and jazz band, along with Oakdale alumni, and again on Thursday, May 1, at 6 PM for the 5/6 band. Don’t miss this special moment!
What a sweet time Mrs. Zavarse and Mrs. Dunn had with their OSF Kids Auction winners on their trip to Braum’s for ice cream! Tasty treats, fun playlists in the car, and everyone rocking their pink — it was a blast from start to finish! #OSFKidsAuction #SweetMemories #Braumstreats #RocketFun
🚀 Way to go, Rockets! 🚀
Our track team delivered an outstanding performance at Regionals! The boys won, and the girls were runner ups. Several athletes have qualified for State, and we are proud of all of our athletes! Keep up the fantastic work as we head into State!💪🏃♂️🏃♀️
#ProudtoBeaRocket🚀 #TrackAndField #RegionalChampions #StateBound #GoRockets
NO SCHOOL Friday, April 18th. School Resumes Monday, April 21.
Both our boys and girls tennis teams took 1st place at the Choctaw Nicoma Park Tennis Tournament! Way to go, Rockets — your dedication and teamwork continue to shine! 🎾🏆
-#ProudtoBeaRockets🚀 #TennisChamps
Save the date for MUFFINS with ME! 🧁✨
We can't wait to see you there!
Friday, May 2 at 7:45-8:15
🚨 Reminder! Tomorrow is the last day Leadership will be collecting coins at carpool drop-off for the National Military Family Association! 💰
On Thursday, show your support by wearing gear from any branch of the military! Let’s come together to honor and support our military families for all they do. 💪
#ProudToBeARocket #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #SupportOurTroops #RocketLeadership #OakdaleStrong
Way to go, Rockets — both our boys and girls teams took 1st place at the GMAC Track Meet on Saturday! 🥇 Your hard work, grit, and determination paid off big time. Best of luck at ORES Regionals tomorrow — finish strong! ⚡️🏃♂️🏃♀️ #RocketPride #TrackStars #GMACChamps
The 8th grade Leadership class w working hard this morning at carpool drop-off, collecting donations for the National Military Family Association!
Reminder:
🔴⚪🔵 Wear your red, white, and blue tomorrow, and remember to bring coins for their buckets—collections continue through Thursday!
🎖️ On Thursday, show your support by wearing gear from any branch of the military!
Let’s honor and support our military families! 💪
#ProudToBeARocket #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #SupportOurTroops #RocketLeadership #OakdaleStrong #RedWhiteAndBlueDay
Dusti Bowling was so awesome, we just had to do TWO posts! 🙌📚
She led three dynamic, all-grade presentations and then spent a class period with Mrs. Rihn’s 7th-grade ELA class—bringing along skeletons of desert animals and answering a ton of thoughtful questions from students! 🦴🌵
To top it off, Dusti had lunch with Mrs. Jones and the students who had read Canyon’s Edge and Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus. They played bingo, decorated cactus cookies, and had some amazing conversations—she was fully engaged with every student and made the day unforgettable! 🎉🍪🎲
10/10 speaker and an even more incredible human being. We’re so grateful to OSF and our amazing Oakdale parents who helped make this opportunity possible.
THANK YOU! 💜
#DustiBowling #AuthorVisit #OakdaleReads #BingoAndBooks #GratefulHearts #ProudToBeARocket
We had an amazing visit from author Dusti Bowling on MOnday!📚✨
She spoke to our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders with incredible enthusiasm, sharing highlights from the 11 books she’s written—and even gave us a sneak peek into a few that haven’t been published yet!
Not only was Dusti engaging, but she also guided each class through the step-by-step process she uses when writing and publishing a book. Her message about how her characters grow and change throughout their stories was both empowering and inspiring! 🌟
She reminded students that they are truly capable of big things—even when they might not believe it themselves. 💫
What an unforgettable visit full of encouragement, creativity, and motivation!
Thank you, Dusti, for encouraging our students to dream big and write bravely! 🖊️📖
#DustiBowling #AuthorVisit #OakdaleReads #InspireToWrite #MiddleSchoolMagic #ProudToBeARocket
The girl's golf team brought home 3rd place yesterday in their toughest tournament of the season! ⛳💪
All five team members shot their lowest rounds ever, showing incredible growth and perseverance. Special shoutouts to:
🏅 Sydnee Manwell – 3rd Place
🏅 Finley May – 6th Place
We’re so proud of their hard work, determination, and the progress they’re making. It’s truly paying off! 👏🎉
Olivia Key stepped into some big shoes today as 'Principal for the Day' alongside Mrs. Willhoite! From morning announcements to visiting with Dusti Bowling during author visit, helping with testing prep, and so much more — she rocked her role like a pro! Another awesome student auction experience made possible through the OSF Kids Auction! #ProudToBeARocket #FutureLeader #PrincipalForTheDay #OSFkidsauction
📚✨ Exciting Author Visit! ✨📚
Oakdale is thrilled to welcome Dusti Bowling on Monday, April 14! She’s the amazing author behind several books that Oakdale students and teachers have enjoyed, and we’re so thankful to OSF for helping make her visit possible!
Our students have been busy reading her books, writing poetry, and creating some truly awesome artwork inspired by her books — and now we get to meet her in person, and a few will get to enjoy lunch with her!
🎉 Bonus! Dusti will have books available for purchase for $9 each, and she’ll even sign them personally! If your child would like to purchase a book, you can send cash or a check made out to Best of Books.
We can’t wait to celebrate reading and creativity with Dusti Bowling! 📖💫
Reminder! April is the Month of the Military Child! 💜 Let's honor the children whose parents serve and sacrifice for our country.
👕 Show your support by wearing themed clothing each day!
📢 Check out the flyer for details on how you can participate.
💰 Leadership will be collecting donations for the National Military Family Association each morning during carpool April 14-17.
Thank you for supporting our military families! #ProudToBeARocket 🚀💜
Get ready for a night of music, energy, and ’50s flair—Grease hits the stage tonight at 6 PM! Our talented students have poured their hearts, time, and talent into this production. It’s a performance you won’t want to miss—curtain up, Rockets!
The Outdoors Club has been digging in—literally! Under the supervision of Mrs. Rihn, they planted pollinator plants, strawberries, tomatoes, and started seeds in our brand-new garden beds. These kids have worked hard, and it shows. Green thumbs up, Rockets!
#ProudtoBeaRocket🚀
