Oak Ridge Elementary - 4530 Shelfer Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32310
Telephone: (850) 488-3124 FAX: (850) 922-7145w
www.oakridge.leon.k12.fl.us
The Eagle’s Eye
Hodgetta A. Huckaby, Principal
Kimberly McFarland, Assistant Principal
Letter from our Principal
Welcome Back! I am proud to report that our first week of school was
AWESOME! Why, because our students have been so well behaved and on task!
Thanks, Parents/Guardians for supporting our efforts to ensure that Oak Ridge
is a positive, safe and pleasant environment for learning.
This year promises to be an exhilarating and productive one as we
collectively continue to develop and expand our school improvement efforts in
becoming an "A" and "Blue Ribbon School." I know that each of you will play
an important role in the attainment of our mission, goals and objectives.
Remember, when we (school, home and community) work as a T.E.A.M.,
TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE!
Respectfully,
Hodgetta A. Huckaby, Principal
IMPORTANT REQUEST:
Please Come to the P.T.O. Board Meeting
Thursday, August 28th
5:30 p.m. in the Media Center
Soaring Eagles" Welcome to the Oak Ridge Eagle Family!
Mrs. Sharman Rodriguez, 4th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Janine Miller, 5th Grade Teacher
Ms. Shari Gewanter, Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs, Dorothy Colbert, Psychologist
Mrs. Deanna Huffman, 3rd Grade Teacher
Ms. Jamila Paul, Resource Teacher
Mrs. Celia White-Rhines, 5th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Brenda Fisher, ESE Resource Teacher
Ms. Laura Ashley Drew, Physical Education Teacher
Ms. Erin Gill, Speech Pathologist
Mr. Bill Booker, Reading Coach, Reading First Grant
Ms. Gloria McCloud, School Readiness Assistant
Ms. Dana Lindsay, Behavior Specialist
Ms. Angela Banks, Intern
Ms. Teyuna Williams, Intern
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
Remember...
Students need to be at school ON TIME to receive breakfast this year!
Breakfast is no longer delivered to classrooms. STUDENTS WILL BE ESCORTED TO
THE CAFETERIA between 7:00 a.m. and 7:40 a.m. Any child arriving after this
time will not receive breakfast.
Tardiness
All students are expected to be in school on time each day school is in
session and remain until the dismissal bell unless a valid reason exists for
leaving early.
Elementary students who are chronically tardy or leave early without an
acceptable excuse more than five (5) times in a calendar month or ten (10)
times in a 90 calendar day period will be subjected to action.
Parents must come in to sign in late or tardy students. If you choose
not to come in, the tardy will be marked unexcused.
It is important to be ON TIME to pick up your child/children daily!
When your child is taking a different way home, we need to written note
to verify the change, otherwise we will not know to make the change! Thanks!
OAK RIDGE FUNDRAISER - Sponsored by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
WHEN: Saturday, August 30, 2003
WHAT: SIGMA GOOMBAY FESTIVAL FAMILY FUN DAY
WHERE: FAMU Intramural Field on Wahnish Way
TIME: 12:00 noon - 6:00 P.m.
No charge
P.T.O.Meeting/ Parent Night on Thursday, September 4, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. in
the Oak Ridge Auditorium!
Meet the grade level teams and get important information about grade level
expectations!
REFRESHMENTS DOOR PRIZES CHILD CARE
ATTENTION: OAK RIDGE FAMILIES:
FREE TUTORING will be provided by the Delta Kappa Omega‘Chapter of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
WHEN: Saturday Mornings 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
LOCATION: B.L.Perry, Jr. Public Library
(across the street from the main post office)
Registration begins Saturday, Sept. 6th at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, please call Eva B. Mannings 575-5606
Welcome Back to a High-Soaring Staff of Teachers, Grandmothers, Aides,
Custodians, Office, Cafeteria, Staff, and Bus Drivers!
Betty Piper Kris Schneggenburger Ginny Grace-Smith
Betsy Thomas Michelle Ramos Natalie Simon
Marie Hightower Sally Feehrer Mary Powell
Fran Curtin Annette Ford Betty White
Reggenia Baskin JoAnn Hamilton Cathy Wacksman
Donna George Charles Robshaw Andy Waters
Sharron Joseph Leola Ware Agnes Turner
Aquila Gaymon Jerry Gilmore Sandra Hall
Barbara Atkins Angie Lawrence Rhoda Whitfield
Marty Lamar Johneita Cohens Stephen Tessel
Verona Satchell William Penn Barbara Gray
Shirley Gaines Lissa Stevens Bobbi Wilson
Johneatta Williams Beverly Denefield Costell Williams
Ted Chaires Kiwana Johnson Wylene Bryant
Adrian Dempsey Celia Durant Winifred Fincher
Cynthia Green Kathy Lourcey Freddie Moore
James Fryson Antonio Stevens Henry Chandler
Regina Tucker Gwen Fryson Kisha Leland
Millie Jackson Mike Young Mary Jackson
Clara Kilpatrick Betty Meadows Mary Hargis
Gwen Singleton Juliette Thomas Marilyn Jenkins-Johnson
Emmaline Scarbrough Tracy Gainous Emma Hicks Kiana Jones
A Message from McFarland....
Thanks for an incredible beginning to my second year as assistant
principal at Oak Ridge Elementary, where "Lofty Flight is Mandatory"! I have
enjoyed seeing your familiar faces and friendly smiles as well as receiving
those wonderful, "I’m glad to be back", hugs from your children.
We have all been working hard this summer to prepare for the new school
year. Our teachers and staff have welcomed your children with opened arms and
have exciting plans for the upcoming months. T.E.A.M.-Together Everyone
Achieves More is our theme for this year. We want you to know that without
you, our T.E.A.M. would not be complete. Your support and participation are
valued and appreciated. Please let your child’s teacher know if and how you
can volunteer in or out of the classroom. As a T.E.A.M. we are all working
toward helping your children reach their goals and strive for excellence. At
Oak Ridge Elementary, all of our EAGLES will fly!
Sincerely, Kim McFarland
Oak Ridge ListServ
Be sure to check out and sign up for the Oak Ridge listserv located at:
http://listserv.leon.k12.fl.us/archives/oes-parents.html
We will be posting announcements, bulletins, and items of interest throughout
the year for your convenience. Check it often!
September Calendar
1. Labor Day Holiday-No School
2. H.O.S.T.S classes begin TechCon Meeting for S. Hall
3. Wednesday Folders
4. P.T.O Meeting 6:00 p.m.Parent Inservice
5. Spirit Day!Wear Your Oak Ridge T-Shirts
6. Happy Birthday Mrs. Huckaby
8. School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
9. School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. City Hall
10. Wednesday Folders/ Newsletter
11. Faculty Meeting
12. Spirit Day!Wear Your Oak Ridge T-Shirts
16. Happy Birthday Mrs. Feehrer
17. Progress Reports (Academic Warnings)/ Wednesday Folders
18. Oak Ridge Business Partners Meeting
19. Spirit Day!Wear Your Oak Ridge T-Shirts
22. OPEN HOUSE/P.T.O. Meeting School Improvement Plan
23. Team Leaders’ Meeting 2:30-3:30p.m.
School Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Howell Center
24. Writes Upon Request (Grades 2-5)/ AP Meeting Newsletter/ Wednesday
Folders
26. Spirit Day!Wear Your Oak Ridge T-Shirts
29. Team Calendars due
30. Reading Buddies Mentors Training 3:00 p.m./ Accelerated Reader Reports
due
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