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Welcome

Welcome to our school! Our mission is to educate the whole child. We believe that all children can excel at academics, and that activities and citizenship are just as important. Our students know that we have high expectations for them, and they strive to meet them. We welcome involvement from parents and the community.

Message from the Principal

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Welcome to Oakbrook Elementary School,home of the Eagles! We are part the Clover Park School District. At Oakbrook, our faculty and staff provide a quality learning experience for all students with an emphasis on academic achievement, character development, responsibility and citizenship. We encourage families, friends and the community to be an active part of our process of helping our students become creative problem solvers, effective communicators and knowledgeable citizens. Throughout the school year, your child’s teacher and I will be making a special effort to stay in touch with you. We will keep you informed of your child’s progress and school activities. Look for papers coming home from school each day—newsletters, phone messages, and reminders.
Your communication with us is very important as well. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher, or me, whenever you have a question or concern. The school’s phone number is (253) 583-5330 or you can email your child’s teacher directly.
I hope you will take part in your child’s education by inquiring about their time spent at school. Ask about their friends and teachers. Get involved as they complete their homework or seek your help on special projects. Encourage your child to read every night and quiz them on their math facts. I am confident that your child will demonstrate greater motivation as you continue to show interest in their academic and social experiences. We will certainly work on our end to provide your child with the best education possible. Thank you for your support.
Mr. Jeff Murrell

What is in the News

Click on Contact Us for Current Web Pages

Most teachers now have websites, linked from the Web Site page. Visit them frequently to find out homework, announcements, and other class information.
 

Highly capable/gifted testing available for students

The Cognitive Abilities test (CogAt) will be administered to students who are recommended to participate in the district’s Highly Capable/Gifted Program. The regular annual testing will take place in February 2010. Third- through seventh-graders at all elementary and middle schools are eligible to take the exam.

Parents, guardians or staff members can recommend that a child be tested to determine eligibility for the program. If you feel your student shows potential for the gifted program and should be tested, please notify their school. For more information related to the test, please contact your student’s school.
 

Do your part stay flu free

It’s flu season and both the seasonal and H1N1 or “swine flu” are still spreading. Here are some easy tips for you and your family to stay flu free:

Get vaccinated against the seasonal flu and H1N1 flu. Vaccination clinic locations and pharmacies offering the vaccinations are listed on the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s Web site, www.tpchd.org.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Wash them for as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice. Remind children of the importance of good hand washing.
Use alcohol-based hand gel if soap and water are not available. Remember to rub the hand gel into your hands until they are dry.
Stay at least six feet away from sick people.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (or cough into your elbow).
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Keep surfaces that are touched often clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant. Follow the directions on the disinfectant label.

For more information about the flu, contact the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at 253-798-6500.
 

Every vote counts!

Are you a registered voter? Make sure your voice is heard! You can update your registration or become a new voter by completing a simple, one-page registration form. The forms are available in the main office or in the community relations office at the Student Services Center. Remember, every vote counts!
 



There are 1,477 school board members in Washington state’spublic school districts, each elected by the citizens of their respective communities. Clover Park School District has five board members—Dr. Marty Schafer, Walt Kellcy, Jr., Carole Jacobs, Joe Vlaming and Paul Wagemann.

For a better understanding of the board and their responsibilities, community members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings of the board. Regular board meetings are held on the 2nd and the 4th Monday of each month. Meetings on the 2nd Monday begin at 6 p.m.; 4th Monday at 5 p.m.
 

February 2010

2/5/10

Report Cards go home

2/10/10

Half Day Early Release, teacher professional development

2/11/10

Oakbrook Family Literacy Night, 6pm

2/12/10

No School, Mid-Winter Break

2/15/10

No School, Mid-Winter Break

2/18/2010

Oakbrook Science Fair, 6pm in the Library.

2/24/10

Half Day Early Release, teacher professional development

2/25/10

COGAT test for grades 3, 4 and 5

Oakbrook Elementary School 7802 83rd Ave SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 (253) 583-5330
Last Modified: Monday, Feb. 08, 2010