
8th grade annual dodgeball tourney enjoyed by all! New tradition this year, parent team! Leadership class organizes teams, sales concessions, and plays games with cheering crowd! 📣 ALL proceeds donated to EMHS Swine Week. #ProudtoBeaRocket🚀 #tradition #dodgeball











IT'S BACK!!!! OAKDALE CARES spring fundraiser.
Beginning tomorrow through Friday, March 28, TLC gift cards are on sale for $20. Oakdale Cares receives $4 from each card sold to continue their efforts in our school and community. Only gift cards sold through Oakdale Cares will benefit the school, not ones from the TLC store. Go to Oakdale Cares via the school website to purchase gift cards. The cards purchased will be processed and sent home by April 4th.
"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow". Audrey Hepburn


SPRING BREAK
March 15-24,
Students return Tuesday, March 25


Oakdale's 8th-grade Leadership class spent the day observing the process at the State Capitol. Along the way, they met some of our lawmakers, the governor, and some Oakdale parents! #ProudtoBeaRocket











The lost and found is overflowing. ALL items will be donated on Friday. Feel free to stop by to find any items your child is missing.





PreK enrollment opens April 1st, 2025 @ 10am. Please follow the link for more information. https://www.oakdale.org/o/ops/page/prek-enrollment


CPR certification class for middle school students, older siblings, parents and community members
Saturday April 26 9:00am-12:00pm
Fine Arts Auditorium $60 per participant
For more information and to register, go to link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAA728ABFACF8-55012822-cprclass#/


Donuts and Dudes was a huge success. Kudos to PTC and all the dudes that showed up! We had an awesome turnout. Thanks to Oakdale Baptist Church for all the coffee, and all the parents that made it happen. #ProudtobeaRocket🚀











6th graders learning all the things about dissection! Mrs. Harrison bringing science to life in her classroom! #ProudtoBeaRocket🚀




Get ready for the 8th grade Dodgeball Tournament on Friday, March 14! Leadership has been working hard and 8th grade can't wait to show off!


Workout Wednesday with hula hoops in PE with Coach Lowe! #ProudtobeaRocket🚀




You're Invited to:
Oakdale Art Showcase
Sunday, March 30 from 4-6 pm
in Kim Lanier Fine Arts
The showcase will remain open to the public from 1-4 p.m. on Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1st.


SRING is HERE...Save the date ~March 25-28th.
Oakdale Cares Spring Fundraiser with TLC gift cards being sold.
Oakdale Cares will get $4 from each card sold and cards can ONLY be bought through Oakdale Cares for them to get the donation!


Our Kids Heart Challenge program has come to a close and we are so grateful for your support and dedication!
A heartfelt thank you to our Oakdale Elementary families for your engagement and involvement in any way you were able! We are so grateful for what you have helped our community achieve- we are thrilled announce that our school had
We raised $6,848.19 of our $7,000.00 goal!
56 Families engaged in Kids Heart Challenge
6 Families completing Finn's Lifesaving Mission
$6,848.19 were raised to support the American Heart Association
We are proud of our partnership with the American Heart Association, their impact affects us all, things like:
The tobacco buying age
Nutrition access
CPR Trainings
Congenital Heart Defect Research (1/100 babies are born with CHD!)

Fun times in 6th grade Science today with Mrs. Harrison. Eye dissection while learning about the nervous system. #ProudtobeaRocket🚀






On Friday, March 7th, PTC will be serving donuts at "Donuts with Dudes" in the cafeteria from 7:45 - 8:15 am. All dads, grandpas, uncles, or any other special "dudes" are invited to join your student for donuts. Milk and juice will also be provided, along with coffee generously donated by Oakdale Baptist Church.
Please enter through the middle school drop-off entrance and accompany your student until teachers are in their classrooms. We hope to see you there!


The gym rental for March is live. The link is below. Any questions, email Isabella Pica at ipica@oakdale.org
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084EAEAA2F4-55164174-march


Oakdale is hosting a CPR class. Saturday, April 26 from 9 am-12 pm.
Cost is $60. Sign up with the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EAAA728ABFACF8-55012822-cprclass#/


Congratulations to 6th grader, Jayden Dasari, for making it to the in-person Regional Spelling Bee! The Bee will take place at OCCC on Saturday, March 8th! #ProudToBeARocket

We are so excited for the annual PTC-sponsored Daddy-Daughter Dance this Sunday from 3:00-5:00 in the Oakdale gymnasium! Tickets can still be purchased online at the link below. We will also be able to take Venmo or cash at registration on Sunday. All are welcome - We hope you will be able to join us!
oakdaleptc.square.site
Just as a reminder, pre-purchased corsages will be available for pickup Saturday morning from 10:00 - 12:00 through the gym entrance or at the dance on Sunday.
