
Family Literacy Night! Come to Oakland tomorrow night starting at 6:00.


Have you heard? 🌟 On April 1, voters in McLean County will decide on a 1% County Schools Facility Tax, also known as a One-Cent Tax. This small increase will fund significant improvements in school security, health services, and educational facilities. Learn more at www.april1cent.info!
#1CentTax #SafeSchools #WeAreD87


🎉🖥️ Celebrate 25 Years of Innovation at the SIT Conference! 🚀🎉
We’re excited to invite you to the 25th annual Students Involved in Technology (SIT) Conference! Dive into the world where technology meets creativity, led by students, for students. 🌐✨
📅 Mark Your Calendar!
Date: April 26th
FREE for District 87 students & children of District 87 staff
$15 for students outside District 87
$15 for Presenter Sponsor (adult)
✨ What’s Included? Lunch, a T-shirt, and an unforgettable experience!
Empower your tech skills, meet like-minded peers, and celebrate 25 years of innovation!
👉 Register Now: sitconference.org
#SITConference2025 #TechConference #StudentLed #Innovation #SITAnniversary #WeAreD87

Registration is open for girls in 3-5th Grade. We are excited to bring this program to Oakland!
Girls on the Run is a girl-empowerment organization that
inspires participants to be joyful, healthy, and confident using
evidence-based lessons that combine relationship building,
community strengthening, and goal setting with physical
movement. Click on link and go to register, then select Oakland. Please call the office with any questions. https://www.gotrcentralillinois.org/3rd-5th-grade-program-details


February dates to remember!


📅🎈Can you believe it? This Monday marks our 100th day of school, and our D87 Attendance Challenge is officially ON! 💯✨
Let's make this 100th day of learning extra special by either striving for 100% attendance or showing attendance growth from last year. The challenge is on, here's to reaching our attendance goal because #AttendanceMatters! 🏆🚌
#100%Accountable #100thDayOfSchool #AttendanceChallenge #SchoolSpirit #MilestoneDay #Let’sDoThis 💪🍎


Attention, Oakland adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home NEXT week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. We can't wait!
@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy


Look good in a new Oakland Elementary School 1/4 zip jacket! This week only, save $10 on all 1/4 zips! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/29065

Reminder- NO school Monday


Save the dates for "One School One Book" fun family nights at Oakland.


PTO has 2 sign ups active for this week! We would love donations to a staff popcorn bar on Thursday!
Popcorn https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA8AD23A13-54266446-teacher#/
We would also love to have 4 people sign up for concessions at the Bison Game on Sunday! This is a great way for us to raise money for our PTO and upcoming carnival.
Bison Game https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA8AD23A13-54324291-grossinger#/
Thanks for your support and volunteering to help out the OPTO!

January dates to remember-


Happy New Year!


The Oakland holiday sale ends at midnight! ⏳ Find the perfect gifts for family and friends, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/29065

NEXT week holiday spirit days start..... Monday, Dec. 16th!!


We are so thankful for our Oakland Owls and their families. Have a great Thanksgiving break. We will see you back on Monday!


Find the perfect gifts for family and friends at the Oakland holiday spirit wear sale! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments, all with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/29065

Picture Retake Day is tomorrow! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.
If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.
Students who were absent for Picture Day or are new to Oakland School will have their pictures taken Tuesday. These students should come to school prepared to have their picture taken.
Call the school office with any questions!


Family Fun Night is tomorrow night! Just a reminder, the book fair will be open and we will be collecting items for the local Humane Society. Hope to see you at this free, family event!


Here is a great way to show our Oakland teachers some gratitude for all they do for our students! Please take a moment and look through their Amazon wishlists, any items bought are very much appreciated! Thank You! 🧡 #oaklandowlsd87 #teachergiftideas #attitudeofgratitude #WeAreD87
https://secure.smore.com/n/60anf-oakland-teacher-wishlists
