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0-247650SEVEN OAKS ELEMENTARY0SEVEN OAKS ELEMENTARYPride Post245872020828000-161925195579Farah Springer, Principal Phone (410)222-0937fspringer@ Fax (410)305-2590Amy Fee, Assistant Principal afee@ 00Farah Springer, Principal Phone (410)222-0937fspringer@ Fax (410)305-2590Amy Fee, Assistant Principal afee@ April 2018Seven Oaks PromiseSeven Oaks P.R.I.D.E.-152400203835April Dates2nd- Spring Break- No School4th- Kindergarten Registration Begins4th- Science Fair Family Night 4-6pm9-13th- PTA Book Fair11th & 12th- 2 Hour Early Dismissal No PM PreK- End of marking Period17th-2 Hour Early Dismissal No PM PreK-Professional Development18th- Band & Strings Concert 6:3019th- PTA General Meeting20th- Report Cards Distributed26th- Beauty & the Beast Production 6:30 Chesapeake High School26th- 00April Dates2nd- Spring Break- No School4th- Kindergarten Registration Begins4th- Science Fair Family Night 4-6pm9-13th- PTA Book Fair11th & 12th- 2 Hour Early Dismissal No PM PreK- End of marking Period17th-2 Hour Early Dismissal No PM PreK-Professional Development18th- Band & Strings Concert 6:3019th- PTA General Meeting20th- Report Cards Distributed26th- Beauty & the Beast Production 6:30 Chesapeake High School26th- Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence-1619252698116In this issue:Website Update- Pg. 2Yearbook- Pg. 2Grade Level News- Pgs. 3-7Pride in the Pride- Pg. 7School Counselor- Pg. 8-10Uniform Policy- Pg. 11Visitors- Pg. 12Attendance-Pg. 12Outside Food- Pg. 13Early Dismissals- Pg. 13Changes in Dismissal- Pg. 13Lunch/Recess Schedule- Pg. 13Lunch Prices- Pg. 13Harris Teeter- Pg. 14Giant Rewards- Pg. 14Clothing for Cash- Pg. 15Health Room Info- Pg. 16-18Twitter- Pg. 19School Cameras- Pg. 19El Campo de Bosque- Pg. 20Global languages Summer Camp- Pg. 2100In this issue:Website Update- Pg. 2Yearbook- Pg. 2Grade Level News- Pgs. 3-7Pride in the Pride- Pg. 7School Counselor- Pg. 8-10Uniform Policy- Pg. 11Visitors- Pg. 12Attendance-Pg. 12Outside Food- Pg. 13Early Dismissals- Pg. 13Changes in Dismissal- Pg. 13Lunch/Recess Schedule- Pg. 13Lunch Prices- Pg. 13Harris Teeter- Pg. 14Giant Rewards- Pg. 14Clothing for Cash- Pg. 15Health Room Info- Pg. 16-18Twitter- Pg. 19School Cameras- Pg. 19El Campo de Bosque- Pg. 20Global languages Summer Camp- Pg. 211762124179070Principal’s MessageGreetings SOES families,As the warm weather approaches, I would like to share a few safety reminders:Children may arrive to school after 7:55 am. There is no supervision of students prior to 7:55 am.During morning arrival, please refrain from dropping off students along Town Center Blvd. Please enter our lot from Blue Water Blvd., pull forward as far as possible, and drop off children from the passenger side along our sidewalk (hug & hop lane).Parents may park in the lot and walk children across the designated crosswalks.Walkers should cross at corners where there is a crossing guard and use the crosswalks. Walkers should refrain from crossing in the middle of the road.During dismissal, please form a single lane with cars to pick up riders. Students should refrain from crossing the driveway, walking between vehicles, or leaving the sidewalk for any reason.The safety of our students is our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation.In partnership,Farah SpringerPrincipal00Principal’s MessageGreetings SOES families,As the warm weather approaches, I would like to share a few safety reminders:Children may arrive to school after 7:55 am. There is no supervision of students prior to 7:55 am.During morning arrival, please refrain from dropping off students along Town Center Blvd. Please enter our lot from Blue Water Blvd., pull forward as far as possible, and drop off children from the passenger side along our sidewalk (hug & hop lane).Parents may park in the lot and walk children across the designated crosswalks.Walkers should cross at corners where there is a crossing guard and use the crosswalks. Walkers should refrain from crossing in the middle of the road.During dismissal, please form a single lane with cars to pick up riders. Students should refrain from crossing the driveway, walking between vehicles, or leaving the sidewalk for any reason.The safety of our students is our top priority. Thank you for your cooperation.In partnership,Farah SpringerPrincipalleft302260Seven Oaks WebsiteThe Seven Oaks website is now fully functional! It contains important school information including staff emails, school schedules, school supply lists, PTA information, newsletters and much more! There is even a calendar that reflects events specific to Seven Oaks. This is a great resource for parents. You may even see a picture of your student on our slide show!Please check it out by following the link below: 0Seven Oaks WebsiteThe Seven Oaks website is now fully functional! It contains important school information including staff emails, school schedules, school supply lists, PTA information, newsletters and much more! There is even a calendar that reflects events specific to Seven Oaks. This is a great resource for parents. You may even see a picture of your student on our slide show!Please check it out by following the link below: left155575Yearbook OrdersPlease copy and paste the link to your browser: : deadline for online orders is April 8th.Online prders may be0Yearbook OrdersPlease copy and paste the link to your browser: : deadline for online orders is April 8th.Online prders may beGrade Level News285759525The Pre-K PackSPRING is finally here! Warm weather is approaching so please be sure that the clothes in your child’s locker match the weather. Your students have been working hard for PRIDE Passes throughout the day, continue to encourage them to have Great Green Days. This month we will become scientists and explore how to solve scientific problems. Lastly, please continue to practice for Pre-Kindergarten Promotion! Thank you for ALL that you do, you are appreciated.00The Pre-K PackSPRING is finally here! Warm weather is approaching so please be sure that the clothes in your child’s locker match the weather. Your students have been working hard for PRIDE Passes throughout the day, continue to encourage them to have Great Green Days. This month we will become scientists and explore how to solve scientific problems. Lastly, please continue to practice for Pre-Kindergarten Promotion! Thank you for ALL that you do, you are appreciated.left5005705First Grade?In April, first graders are going to begin a new theme ?“I am curious about how people overcome challenges.” The new unit will be: How can I be perceptive and persistent to overcome challenges? This is an exciting time as we explore bubbles in Bubbleology. On April 10 First Grade will be taking a Field trip to the Maryland Zoo! In reading, students are continuing to build fluency and comprehension skills as we continue to explore fiction and nonfiction texts. In math students will continue to use multiple strategies to solve problems with adding and subtracting within 100, including adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number. We will continue to use our math strategies to measure and compare objects by length. In April students will be finishing off our unit on opinion writing and moving on to studying and writing narratives. The students have been working really hard, and we are proud of all of their hard work!?0First Grade?In April, first graders are going to begin a new theme ?“I am curious about how people overcome challenges.” The new unit will be: How can I be perceptive and persistent to overcome challenges? This is an exciting time as we explore bubbles in Bubbleology. On April 10 First Grade will be taking a Field trip to the Maryland Zoo! In reading, students are continuing to build fluency and comprehension skills as we continue to explore fiction and nonfiction texts. In math students will continue to use multiple strategies to solve problems with adding and subtracting within 100, including adding a two-digit number and a one-digit number. We will continue to use our math strategies to measure and compare objects by length. In April students will be finishing off our unit on opinion writing and moving on to studying and writing narratives. The students have been working really hard, and we are proud of all of their hard work!?left1452880Kindergarten CornerThis month we will begin Theme 4 “The Power of Possibilities”. In this theme, we will learn about how things have changed over time and how our power to problem solve will help us make changes in our world. In Science, we will also learn how technology has changed how we live, work, and play and how-to problem solve real world issues like reducing trash, pollution, and restoring habitats. We will also celebrate Earth Day by making our own “binoculars” at home to use on a nature hunt at school! In Language and Literacy skills, we will focus on reviewing all letters with an emphasis on corresponding sounds, rainbow words, verbs, adjectives and word families. We will continue to read and write multiple sentences every day.In Math we will count to 100 by ones and tens and by starting with any given number, decompose numbers 4 to 10 in more than one way using objects, drawings, and/or equations, compose and decompose numbers 11-19 using ten ones and some further ones using objects, pictures, and/or equations, solve addition (up to 10) and subtraction (within 10) word problems, collect and categorize data; count how many in each category using addition and subtraction within 10, and fluently add and subtract within 5 (from memory).We had so much fun learning all about the weather and Dr. Seuss last month! As always, we thank our parents for helping your child with their homework projects!0Kindergarten CornerThis month we will begin Theme 4 “The Power of Possibilities”. In this theme, we will learn about how things have changed over time and how our power to problem solve will help us make changes in our world. In Science, we will also learn how technology has changed how we live, work, and play and how-to problem solve real world issues like reducing trash, pollution, and restoring habitats. We will also celebrate Earth Day by making our own “binoculars” at home to use on a nature hunt at school! In Language and Literacy skills, we will focus on reviewing all letters with an emphasis on corresponding sounds, rainbow words, verbs, adjectives and word families. We will continue to read and write multiple sentences every day.In Math we will count to 100 by ones and tens and by starting with any given number, decompose numbers 4 to 10 in more than one way using objects, drawings, and/or equations, compose and decompose numbers 11-19 using ten ones and some further ones using objects, pictures, and/or equations, solve addition (up to 10) and subtraction (within 10) word problems, collect and categorize data; count how many in each category using addition and subtraction within 10, and fluently add and subtract within 5 (from memory).We had so much fun learning all about the weather and Dr. Seuss last month! As always, we thank our parents for helping your child with their homework projects!left-243840Second GradeThe end of third quarter is quickly approaching. The quarter will end on April 12th, report cards will be sent home on April 20th. The beginning of fourth quarter will begin on Friday, April 13th. Using parent connect is a great resource to be updated on your child progress throughout the quarter. Spring is here! With the changes in weather occurring please be sure that you child is dressed appropriately for the weather. The air conditioning will be coming back on in the classrooms, if your child would like to wear something to cover their arms please make sure that it follows the school uniform policy. They can be solid navy, white or light blue with no hood.Students will be continuing in Theme 3: Imagine Changing the World...By Seeing Through the Eyes of Others. Focusing on Unit 2: We Are Storytellers. Throughout this unit students will investigate how to see through the eyes of a storyteller, and study how they can change the world! In math students will apply their knowledge of addition of two-digit numbers and the properties of addition to add three and four two-digit numbers. Students will continue to explore and write opinion pieces in writing workshop, before moving into poetry. Thank you for all that you do! ?00Second GradeThe end of third quarter is quickly approaching. The quarter will end on April 12th, report cards will be sent home on April 20th. The beginning of fourth quarter will begin on Friday, April 13th. Using parent connect is a great resource to be updated on your child progress throughout the quarter. Spring is here! With the changes in weather occurring please be sure that you child is dressed appropriately for the weather. The air conditioning will be coming back on in the classrooms, if your child would like to wear something to cover their arms please make sure that it follows the school uniform policy. They can be solid navy, white or light blue with no hood.Students will be continuing in Theme 3: Imagine Changing the World...By Seeing Through the Eyes of Others. Focusing on Unit 2: We Are Storytellers. Throughout this unit students will investigate how to see through the eyes of a storyteller, and study how they can change the world! In math students will apply their knowledge of addition of two-digit numbers and the properties of addition to add three and four two-digit numbers. Students will continue to explore and write opinion pieces in writing workshop, before moving into poetry. Thank you for all that you do! ?left4358005Fourth GradeIn reading we continue to analyze multiple sources to discuss a topic. We will be focusing mainly on the main idea and details in informational text, and opinion pieces from multiple media. Also, we will compare and contrast a variety of text as we integrate information in order to write and speak about a subject knowledgeably. With regards to writing, students will write either an opinion essay or persuasive essay on a topic of their choice. In math, we will finish up our unit on fractions and decimals. We continue to encourage students to play First in Math each night, which allows students to build their fact fluency. Students will continue to apply their math knowledge in solving real world problems.In science, students will finish our first unit on energy. We will use what we learned at Arlington Echo to make our homes more efficient. We will then move into our next energy unit, and explore various sources of energy available to us on our planet earth.????????? In social studies, we will begin our unit on Economics & Civics. Students will analyze how different groups of Marylanders interact with their environment, industry, government, other regions, and each other.00Fourth GradeIn reading we continue to analyze multiple sources to discuss a topic. We will be focusing mainly on the main idea and details in informational text, and opinion pieces from multiple media. Also, we will compare and contrast a variety of text as we integrate information in order to write and speak about a subject knowledgeably. With regards to writing, students will write either an opinion essay or persuasive essay on a topic of their choice. In math, we will finish up our unit on fractions and decimals. We continue to encourage students to play First in Math each night, which allows students to build their fact fluency. Students will continue to apply their math knowledge in solving real world problems.In science, students will finish our first unit on energy. We will use what we learned at Arlington Echo to make our homes more efficient. We will then move into our next energy unit, and explore various sources of energy available to us on our planet earth.????????? In social studies, we will begin our unit on Economics & Civics. Students will analyze how different groups of Marylanders interact with their environment, industry, government, other regions, and each other.left1814831Third Grade?????We’re excited spring is here! We will be reviewing the expectations that we have in school for?this time of year. Please stress at home the importance of school rules in the classroom and at recess.???? Our mathematicians will continue?building multiplication and division fact fluency. As scientists and environmentalist, our students will begin researching environmental issues within our community, and developing a project/plan to address the issue.?We are continuing to work with our students on their reading comprehension skills. We plan to build their overall comprehension of a variety of texts by practicing reading a text fluently and accurately, as well as expanding their vocabulary.? ? PARCC testing is right around the corner, so?in addition to our regular academics, we will be learning test taking strategies and regularly taking the PARCC practice tests online. For?support at home, please ask your students to show, or explain to?you, some the strategies we have been learning in class. Testing will begin at the end of April, and you will receive more explicit details at that time.00Third Grade?????We’re excited spring is here! We will be reviewing the expectations that we have in school for?this time of year. Please stress at home the importance of school rules in the classroom and at recess.???? Our mathematicians will continue?building multiplication and division fact fluency. As scientists and environmentalist, our students will begin researching environmental issues within our community, and developing a project/plan to address the issue.?We are continuing to work with our students on their reading comprehension skills. We plan to build their overall comprehension of a variety of texts by practicing reading a text fluently and accurately, as well as expanding their vocabulary.? ? PARCC testing is right around the corner, so?in addition to our regular academics, we will be learning test taking strategies and regularly taking the PARCC practice tests online. For?support at home, please ask your students to show, or explain to?you, some the strategies we have been learning in class. Testing will begin at the end of April, and you will receive more explicit details at that time.right13335Fifth Grade???During the month of April, after enjoying our much deserved Spring Break, 5th grade students will be soon embarking on their Drownproofing field trip. Did you know that the fourth most common cause of accidental death in the United States is drowning? During Drownproofing, techniques and skills will be taught to students to help in an emergency situation.? The dates are April 18th, 19th, 20th, and 23rd.? We are in need of 6-8 parent volunteers for each day.? Background checks for volunteers need to be processed as soon as possible, as it takes 2-3 weeks for approval.? Thank you to those parents who have already completed their background checks. Permission slips and emergency forms are due April 6th.? For the remainder of the month in April, students will begin to review common core standards to help prepare them for PARCC testing which is scheduled for the end of April to mid-May. In reading language arts, students will respond to a number of writing prompts in narrative writing, research simulation, and literary analysis. The students will practice typing their responses, and get used to using the various tools that are provided to them online. In social studies, students will begin to identify the origins and structure of our federal government, and examine the early foundations, functions, and purposes of government. In math, we will begin to represent algebraic thinking by solving equations, using the order of operations. We will then move on to revisiting our fraction and decimal skills. In science, we are wrapping up our unit on food chains.? In the next science unit, students will be completing the engineering design process, as they design and test water filter prototypes. Thank you for your continued support.00Fifth Grade???During the month of April, after enjoying our much deserved Spring Break, 5th grade students will be soon embarking on their Drownproofing field trip. Did you know that the fourth most common cause of accidental death in the United States is drowning? During Drownproofing, techniques and skills will be taught to students to help in an emergency situation.? The dates are April 18th, 19th, 20th, and 23rd.? We are in need of 6-8 parent volunteers for each day.? Background checks for volunteers need to be processed as soon as possible, as it takes 2-3 weeks for approval.? Thank you to those parents who have already completed their background checks. Permission slips and emergency forms are due April 6th.? For the remainder of the month in April, students will begin to review common core standards to help prepare them for PARCC testing which is scheduled for the end of April to mid-May. In reading language arts, students will respond to a number of writing prompts in narrative writing, research simulation, and literary analysis. The students will practice typing their responses, and get used to using the various tools that are provided to them online. In social studies, students will begin to identify the origins and structure of our federal government, and examine the early foundations, functions, and purposes of government. In math, we will begin to represent algebraic thinking by solving equations, using the order of operations. We will then move on to revisiting our fraction and decimal skills. In science, we are wrapping up our unit on food chains.? In the next science unit, students will be completing the engineering design process, as they design and test water filter prototypes. Thank you for your continued support.left5034280AACPS?Summer Music?CampAACPS?Summer Music?Camp information is now available.?Online applications are due by Feb. 19th. An?audition is also required. Students who are currently?enrolled in their school's band, strings, or chorus program that?will be?entering grades 6-12 this fall are eligible.?All information can be found at this link:??? 0AACPS?Summer Music?CampAACPS?Summer Music?Camp information is now available.?Online applications are due by Feb. 19th. An?audition is also required. Students who are currently?enrolled in their school's band, strings, or chorus program that?will be?entering grades 6-12 this fall are eligible.?All information can be found at this link:??? left2862580Triple E Arts & HumanitiesTriple E Arts & Humanities begins?to explore how people express their own?unique stories through various?visual and performing arts. We continue to?ask deep questions and make big connections! During the next several weeks, some of the things?we will be exploring are?mindfulness and self-awareness through choreographed yoga movements; teamwork, listening skills, and rhythm through bucket drumming; and meaningful movement and gestures through?dance storytelling. As we learn more about these art forms, we will find ways to express?our own individual stories, thoughts, opinions, and?feelings. Overall, we continue to weave in empathy and kindness with everything we do.00Triple E Arts & HumanitiesTriple E Arts & Humanities begins?to explore how people express their own?unique stories through various?visual and performing arts. We continue to?ask deep questions and make big connections! During the next several weeks, some of the things?we will be exploring are?mindfulness and self-awareness through choreographed yoga movements; teamwork, listening skills, and rhythm through bucket drumming; and meaningful movement and gestures through?dance storytelling. As we learn more about these art forms, we will find ways to express?our own individual stories, thoughts, opinions, and?feelings. Overall, we continue to weave in empathy and kindness with everything we do.-114300-386714Music NewsIn music classes, the students are perfecting their skills. Kindergarten and First grade students are working on how melodies move. Second grade students are working on tone color and melody. Third graders are playing their recorders and focusing on reading music from the treble clef staff. Fourth and fifth graders are playing their recorders as well. In addition, they are learning about syncopation, dotted notes, and major and minor sounds. Our Instrumental music students will present their Spring Concert on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30pm. The students have been working very hard. We hope many of you will be able to come out and enjoy their performance.Chorus is working on music for the Spring Concert. The date is Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30pm. The dress for the concert will be khaki pants and a plain (no writing or pictures), solid colored shirt (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple). If you need to purchase a solid colored shirt, craft stores (Michaels, A.C. Moore, JoAnn’s, and Hobby Lobby) usually have them.For those involved in after school chorus, our schedule is listed below. The after school chorus rehearses on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. The schedule will be as follows:March 28April 25May 9Please remember afterschool chorus ends at 3:50.Thank you for your support of the music program at Seven Oaks Elementary.00Music NewsIn music classes, the students are perfecting their skills. Kindergarten and First grade students are working on how melodies move. Second grade students are working on tone color and melody. Third graders are playing their recorders and focusing on reading music from the treble clef staff. Fourth and fifth graders are playing their recorders as well. In addition, they are learning about syncopation, dotted notes, and major and minor sounds. Our Instrumental music students will present their Spring Concert on Wednesday, April 18 at 6:30pm. The students have been working very hard. We hope many of you will be able to come out and enjoy their performance.Chorus is working on music for the Spring Concert. The date is Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30pm. The dress for the concert will be khaki pants and a plain (no writing or pictures), solid colored shirt (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple). If you need to purchase a solid colored shirt, craft stores (Michaels, A.C. Moore, JoAnn’s, and Hobby Lobby) usually have them.For those involved in after school chorus, our schedule is listed below. The after school chorus rehearses on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. The schedule will be as follows:March 28April 25May 9Please remember afterschool chorus ends at 3:50.Thank you for your support of the music program at Seven Oaks Elementary.-1619254124325Instrumental MusicOur band and strings spring concert is rapidly approaching! Students have been busy?in class?preparing?their music for the concert. A variety of music will be performed?including traditional, folk, spiritual?and more!?The?Band and Strings?Spring Concert?will take place on?Wednesday,?April 18th at 6:30?pm?with students arriving for the call time?at 6:00 pm.?Please notify any coaches and scout leaders of this?important school event.??There will also be "preview"?daytime assembly for the school at 8:45 am.?All?students currently enrolled?in band and strings are expected to participate in both performances and to come dressed in the concert uniform with their instrument, music, and any needed accessories?the morning of the concert and then return at 6:00 pm for the evening performance at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, April 18th.?The concert uniform is plain white shirt or blouse and the blue school pants?(No jeans). Also, dark shoes and socks, close toed shoes only please, no flip-flops for safety reasons. Additional concert details will be shared on a concert reminder letter which will be sent home with all band and string?students during the first week in April.??Please keep in mind that after the band and strings concert, instrumental classes will still continue to meet on a regular basis. All band and string students should continue attending their instrumental music classes, coming prepared with their instrument and music.?We will continue working on refining instrument technique and learning new notes and practicing skills including performing with dynamics and articulation.?00Instrumental MusicOur band and strings spring concert is rapidly approaching! Students have been busy?in class?preparing?their music for the concert. A variety of music will be performed?including traditional, folk, spiritual?and more!?The?Band and Strings?Spring Concert?will take place on?Wednesday,?April 18th at 6:30?pm?with students arriving for the call time?at 6:00 pm.?Please notify any coaches and scout leaders of this?important school event.??There will also be "preview"?daytime assembly for the school at 8:45 am.?All?students currently enrolled?in band and strings are expected to participate in both performances and to come dressed in the concert uniform with their instrument, music, and any needed accessories?the morning of the concert and then return at 6:00 pm for the evening performance at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, April 18th.?The concert uniform is plain white shirt or blouse and the blue school pants?(No jeans). Also, dark shoes and socks, close toed shoes only please, no flip-flops for safety reasons. Additional concert details will be shared on a concert reminder letter which will be sent home with all band and string?students during the first week in April.??Please keep in mind that after the band and strings concert, instrumental classes will still continue to meet on a regular basis. All band and string students should continue attending their instrumental music classes, coming prepared with their instrument and music.?We will continue working on refining instrument technique and learning new notes and practicing skills including performing with dynamics and articulation.?-12382578740 MediaApril is our PTA’s Scholastic Book Fair held in the Media Center.? Sales begin Friday, April 6th and go through Thursday, April 12th.? The Book Fair will be open to families on Thursday, April 12th from 1:00-4:00 and that evening from 5:00-8:00.? The spring book fair is a Buy One, Get One Free sale.? For each book purchased, your child can choose a second book of equal or lesser value for free.? Thank you for always supporting the school book fairs and encouraging your children to read.00 MediaApril is our PTA’s Scholastic Book Fair held in the Media Center.? Sales begin Friday, April 6th and go through Thursday, April 12th.? The Book Fair will be open to families on Thursday, April 12th from 1:00-4:00 and that evening from 5:00-8:00.? The spring book fair is a Buy One, Get One Free sale.? For each book purchased, your child can choose a second book of equal or lesser value for free.? Thank you for always supporting the school book fairs and encouraging your children to read.center509905PRIDE IN THE PRIDEWe would like to recognize the following families for their dedication to Seven Oaks:Thank you to:Ms. Hepburn, Ms. Weaver, Mr. Shamberger, Ms. Marburger, Ms. Hunter, Mr. Crossley, Ms. Whitney, Ms. McAdams, Ms. Ruiz, Ms. Weaver and Ms. Rivera volunteering in the classroom.Ms. Hylan, Ms. Alexander, and Ms. Browder for volunteering in media.A very big thank you to the many volunteers that assisted with Career Day!Ms. Cassery for helping to organize our clothing closet. 00PRIDE IN THE PRIDEWe would like to recognize the following families for their dedication to Seven Oaks:Thank you to:Ms. Hepburn, Ms. Weaver, Mr. Shamberger, Ms. Marburger, Ms. Hunter, Mr. Crossley, Ms. Whitney, Ms. McAdams, Ms. Ruiz, Ms. Weaver and Ms. Rivera volunteering in the classroom.Ms. Hylan, Ms. Alexander, and Ms. Browder for volunteering in media.A very big thank you to the many volunteers that assisted with Career Day!Ms. Cassery for helping to organize our clothing closet. -1619253843654 00 left-891540School Counselor News00School Counselor News036195000What’s happing in Classroom Guidance?Mrs. Elam visits classes monthly in order to deliver the AACPS Classroom Guidance Curriculum. During the month of April students from kindergarten through fifth grades will participate in classroom lessons about child sexual abuse. You can preview the lessons at and discuss any concerns about them with me. Parents can opt out of having their child(ren) participate in the lessons, and an alternative activity will be provided. Follow up materials will be sent home, so that you can support what your child has learned.What is “Erin’s Law”? “Erin’s Law” is named after childhood sexual assault survivor, author, speaker, and activist Erin Merryn. Merryn is the founder and President of Erin’s Law, which is registered with the State of Illinois and the IRS as a 501 (c)(4) non-profit social welfare organization. The legislation was introduced in Merryn’s home state of Illinois, and caught on nationwide. It was passed in Maryland in 2016, with a mandate that schools implement it beginning in Fall 2017. “Erin’s Law” requires that all public schools in each state implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches: ? Students in grades prekindergarten through 12th grade age-appropriate techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and tell a trusted adult. ? School personnel about child sexual abuse. ? Parents and guardians the warning signs of child sexual abuse, needed assistance, and referral or resource information to support sexually abused children and their families. Why is it important that children receive this instruction in school?Schools provide a safe place where children can learn what to do in unfamiliar or uncomfortable situations. Trusted adults will provide students with an opportunity to practice handling these situations so that the first time a young person is faced with an unsafe situation, he or she will know what to do and have had practiced doing it. Students will identify trusted adults, both inside and outside of the school, where they can go for help.How will “Erin’s Law” be implemented in AACPS?Secondary students will receive instruction through the AACPS Health Education curriculum. Health standards will be taught to middle school students in grades 6 through 8 through the Health curriculum. High school students will be taught the health standards through the mandatory Health class, a high school graduation requirement. In elementary school, the standards will be addressed through the school counseling curriculum for all students in grades K to 5, using modified lessons from the Barbara Sinatra Foundation. Parents will be sent a letter prior to the lessons being taught to inform them about when the lessons will be delivered by the school counselor. Parents will have an opportunity, if they so desire, to review the materials. Parents can opt out of having their child(ren) participate in the lessons and an alternative activity will be provided. Follow up activities to the lessons will be sent home.Are there resources parents can access to help them recognize warning signs and talk with their child(ren) about how to keep themselves safe?Yes. The Erin’s Law website has tips for parents about recognizing warning signs and what a parent should do if he/ or she learns/suspects that a child has been/is being sexually abused. Similarly, the Barbara Sinatra Foundation has many resources for parents on the topic of child sexual abuse. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center has a number of good resources for parents. How do I contact my counselor?left815000If you have specific questions or concerns regarding secondary Erin’s Law lessons, feel free to contact your child’s health educator. If you have specific concerns regarding the elementary lessons, please contact me.Mrs. Elam’s email address is TLMorgan-Elam@. I can be reached by phone at 410.222.0937. Finally, for more in depth conversations, please contact me to schedule an appointment. I look forward to working with you in support of your child’s success. center6985Students will receive lessons from me, focusing on:KindergartenIdentify safety rules for home, school, and the community.Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touching.Identify safe and unsafe situations in response to scenarios that are read to them.Identify people who are strangers and how to avoid contact with strangers. Identify situations when it is necessary to seek grown-up help Name a safe adult who they can tell about an unsafe situation.Explain the Protect Yourself Rules.FirstDescribe the difference between safe and unsafe touches.Practice asserting themselves by using the “Shout, Run, Tell” rule.Recognize that it doesn’t matter who it is (friend, relative, stranger), no one has the right to touch them inappropriately.Identify people who are strangers and practice how to avoid contact with strangersIdentify how to use refusal skills when in personal safety situationsIdentify safety rules for the home, school, and the community.Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touchingIdentify situations when it is necessary to seek adult help.Identify way to report inappropriate touching.SecondIdentify safety rules for home, school, and community by stating the six Protect Yourself Rules.Describe the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touching.Identify refusal skills when in person safety situations (for example “No, Stop statements)Describe the characteristic of a trusted friend and adult versus a stranger.Identify situations where I find it necessary to seek adult help.Identify non-verbal ways to report abuse.Give examples of unsafe touches that are harmful to my body. Give examples of safe and unsafe secrets.ThirdIdentify safety rules for home, school, and community, including the 6 Protect Yourself Rules.Describe the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touching.Discuss the importance of setting (and ways to set) personal boundaries for privacy, safety, and expression of emotions.Explain that everyone has the right to tell others not to touch his or her body.Describe the characteristic of a trusted friend and adult versus a stranger.Demonstrate refusal skills when in unsafe situations (for example “No, Stop statements, run/walk away, tell a grown-up).Identify safety rules for school, the home and the community.Roleplay what to do if a stranger approaches you – at home, in a car, on the street.Identify situations when it is necessary to seek adult help.FourthIdentify unsafe touches and how these types of touches violate their personal boundaries.Describe sexual harassment and will practice steps to stop sexual harassment.Demonstrate knowledge of the six Protect Yourself Rules and how to apply them in unsafe situations in-person and online.FifthIdentify the Protect Yourself Rules and identify applications for these rules in their lives to set personal boundaries for privacy, safety, and expression of emotionsIdentify safe people that they can go to if feeling unsafeDescribe how friendship, attraction, and affections can be expressed in different ways.Define physical and sexual abuse.Identify safe adults.Explain how they would safely respond to abuse.00Students will receive lessons from me, focusing on:KindergartenIdentify safety rules for home, school, and the community.Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touching.Identify safe and unsafe situations in response to scenarios that are read to them.Identify people who are strangers and how to avoid contact with strangers. Identify situations when it is necessary to seek grown-up help Name a safe adult who they can tell about an unsafe situation.Explain the Protect Yourself Rules.FirstDescribe the difference between safe and unsafe touches.Practice asserting themselves by using the “Shout, Run, Tell” rule.Recognize that it doesn’t matter who it is (friend, relative, stranger), no one has the right to touch them inappropriately.Identify people who are strangers and practice how to avoid contact with strangersIdentify how to use refusal skills when in personal safety situationsIdentify safety rules for the home, school, and the community.Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touchingIdentify situations when it is necessary to seek adult help.Identify way to report inappropriate touching.SecondIdentify safety rules for home, school, and community by stating the six Protect Yourself Rules.Describe the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touching.Identify refusal skills when in person safety situations (for example “No, Stop statements)Describe the characteristic of a trusted friend and adult versus a stranger.Identify situations where I find it necessary to seek adult help.Identify non-verbal ways to report abuse.Give examples of unsafe touches that are harmful to my body. Give examples of safe and unsafe secrets.ThirdIdentify safety rules for home, school, and community, including the 6 Protect Yourself Rules.Describe the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touching.Discuss the importance of setting (and ways to set) personal boundaries for privacy, safety, and expression of emotions.Explain that everyone has the right to tell others not to touch his or her body.Describe the characteristic of a trusted friend and adult versus a stranger.Demonstrate refusal skills when in unsafe situations (for example “No, Stop statements, run/walk away, tell a grown-up).Identify safety rules for school, the home and the community.Roleplay what to do if a stranger approaches you – at home, in a car, on the street.Identify situations when it is necessary to seek adult help.FourthIdentify unsafe touches and how these types of touches violate their personal boundaries.Describe sexual harassment and will practice steps to stop sexual harassment.Demonstrate knowledge of the six Protect Yourself Rules and how to apply them in unsafe situations in-person and online.FifthIdentify the Protect Yourself Rules and identify applications for these rules in their lives to set personal boundaries for privacy, safety, and expression of emotionsIdentify safe people that they can go to if feeling unsafeDescribe how friendship, attraction, and affections can be expressed in different ways.Define physical and sexual abuse.Identify safe adults.Explain how they would safely respond to abuse.CAREER FAIR 2018Thank you kindly to all who gave their time in support of the advancement of career goals for the students of Seven Oaks Elementary! Take a look at the some of the different careers our students were exposed to this year.MusiciansSong WritersAerospace EngineerFederal Sales ManagerBusiness OwnerPolice OfficersCarlton Smith Music GroupParenting CoachEducation Program FacilitatorInvestigator for DC Animal ServicesComputer Scientist for Department of DefenseHealth Care AssistantCardiologistProcurement Specialist at UnderArmourSpecialist for the Mayor of Baltimore CitySystems Manager for Marriott CosmetologistInterior DesignerProfessional Dancer and AthleteArmy MedicOwners of Pump It UpAuthor/EntrepreneurRepresentatives from the Army, Navy, and Air Force Martial ArtsThank you to the Seven Oaks PTA who sponsored lunch for our presenters.28575419100Volunteers NeededWe are in need of volunteers to help organize uniforms that have been donated to our school. Please contact Ms. Elam if you are available to assist.tmorgan-elam@Seven Oaks Elementary (410)222-0937Volunteers NeededWe are in need of volunteers to help organize uniforms that have been donated to our school. Please contact Ms. Elam if you are available to assist.tmorgan-elam@Seven Oaks Elementary (410)222-09370-635Seven Oaks Elementary School Uniform Policy EnhancedMetaFilefalse\f 000Seven Oaks Elementary School Uniform Policy EnhancedMetaFilefalse\f 0center475615Notice to Parents and VisitorsAll parents/visitors must report to the main office before proceeding into the school. The safety of all students and staff in Anne Arundel County Public Schools is of utmost importance to all of us.? Our school will be utilizing a system for checking in all visitors.? The system is called: V Soft by RaptorWare.? When you visit our school for the first time, you will be asked to present a government-issued photo ID to a staff person in the school office.? This card will be scanned and the following information will be collected:? your photo, your name, and your date of birth.? This information will be utilized to check you in, create an ID badge, and compare your information against sexual offender databases throughout the country.? If your name appears on any of the lists or you refuse to allow the use of your ID, then access to the school will be denied.? On future visits to a school, in which you have previously registered, you will only be asked to show your ID as your name will be selected from an existing list of previous visitors.? You will also be asked to sign out with the office upon leaving the school so that we know you have departed the building.? You will be required to check into the system even if you are only coming to school to pick up your child.? The information collected will not be shared outside of the school and is kept on a secure server.? We ask that you say your morning goodbyes at the front door and allow your child to proceed to his/her class independently. We also ask that you help your child be responsible for bringing all materials needed every day, including lunches, instruments and homework. Forgotten items can be brought to the main office and will be delivered to your child at lunch time by a staff member. Your cooperation in this security effort is greatly appreciated.Should you have any questions, please contact James Batten, Supervisor of School Security, 410-222-5083 or jdbatten@.00Notice to Parents and VisitorsAll parents/visitors must report to the main office before proceeding into the school. The safety of all students and staff in Anne Arundel County Public Schools is of utmost importance to all of us.? Our school will be utilizing a system for checking in all visitors.? The system is called: V Soft by RaptorWare.? When you visit our school for the first time, you will be asked to present a government-issued photo ID to a staff person in the school office.? This card will be scanned and the following information will be collected:? your photo, your name, and your date of birth.? This information will be utilized to check you in, create an ID badge, and compare your information against sexual offender databases throughout the country.? If your name appears on any of the lists or you refuse to allow the use of your ID, then access to the school will be denied.? On future visits to a school, in which you have previously registered, you will only be asked to show your ID as your name will be selected from an existing list of previous visitors.? You will also be asked to sign out with the office upon leaving the school so that we know you have departed the building.? You will be required to check into the system even if you are only coming to school to pick up your child.? The information collected will not be shared outside of the school and is kept on a secure server.? We ask that you say your morning goodbyes at the front door and allow your child to proceed to his/her class independently. We also ask that you help your child be responsible for bringing all materials needed every day, including lunches, instruments and homework. Forgotten items can be brought to the main office and will be delivered to your child at lunch time by a staff member. Your cooperation in this security effort is greatly appreciated.Should you have any questions, please contact James Batten, Supervisor of School Security, 410-222-5083 or jdbatten@.-1612904643755 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1AttendanceRegular school attendance is an important factor in student success. As a parent, you can encourage proper attendance by ensuring that your child gets adequate rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and has adequate time to catch the school bus or walk to school. There are lawful reasons for absence from school. Whenever your child is absent, you must provide a note of explanation to the school within three days of your child’s return to school. Absences of five consecutive days or more require a physician’s note. School hours are from 8:15 a.m. until 2:40 p.m. Students who walk or are driven to school should plan to arrive between 8:00a.m.-8:15 a.m. Students should not be dropped off before 7:55 a.m., as there is no supervision until this time. All students are expected to be in their classrooms by 8:15 a.m. so as not to be marked tardy. We highly recommend that all communities form walking groups so students can walk together and adults can take turns supervising the walk to and from school. 00 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1AttendanceRegular school attendance is an important factor in student success. As a parent, you can encourage proper attendance by ensuring that your child gets adequate rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and has adequate time to catch the school bus or walk to school. There are lawful reasons for absence from school. Whenever your child is absent, you must provide a note of explanation to the school within three days of your child’s return to school. Absences of five consecutive days or more require a physician’s note. School hours are from 8:15 a.m. until 2:40 p.m. Students who walk or are driven to school should plan to arrive between 8:00a.m.-8:15 a.m. Students should not be dropped off before 7:55 a.m., as there is no supervision until this time. All students are expected to be in their classrooms by 8:15 a.m. so as not to be marked tardy. We highly recommend that all communities form walking groups so students can walk together and adults can take turns supervising the walk to and from school. 28575-238125Outside FoodIn consideration of wellness issues and student allergies, outside food is discouraged to share with classmates.0Outside FoodIn consideration of wellness issues and student allergies, outside food is discouraged to share with classmates.28575243205Early DismissalsWe apologize for the inconvenience, but for the safety of our students, early dismissal of students will only occur before 2:20. 0Early DismissalsWe apologize for the inconvenience, but for the safety of our students, early dismissal of students will only occur before 2:20. 76200196850Changes in DismissalPlease notify the school in writing if there are changes in your child’s dismissal.0Changes in DismissalPlease notify the school in writing if there are changes in your child’s dismissal.18535249273Lunch & Recess Schedule 00Lunch & Recess Schedule 18535219001952017-18 School Lunch PricesApplications for Free/Reduced Meals will be done online this year. Please follow the link below: 002017-18 School Lunch PricesApplications for Free/Reduced Meals will be done online this year. Please follow the link below: 1905006572250Outside FoodIn consideration of wellness issues and student allergies, outside food is discouraged to share with classmates.0Outside FoodIn consideration of wellness issues and student allergies, outside food is discouraged to share with classmates.-11430012065SOE Parents and Supporters!!!Seven Oaks Elementary joins Harris Teeter's Together in Education (TIE) program to help raise funds for our schools.? It's easy and it's FREE.? Complete either of the following to link your VIC card:? Simply give the cashier our code, 4062, and your VIC card when you check out and your card will be linked for the entire school year;Go to the TIE page () and link your card directly;Contact Jackie Johnson (jjohnsonpta@) to link your VIC card to our school.? That's it!Once your card is linked, Seven Oaks Elementary will receive a percentage of your Harris Teeter brand (Harris teeter, H.T. Traders, Harris Teeter Organics, HT Farmers Market, and purchases in the HT Pharmacy) purchases credited back to our account.? This program does not interfere with your VIC savings or cost you any money!Please contact Jackie Johnson (jjohnsonpta@) for assistance.0SOE Parents and Supporters!!!Seven Oaks Elementary joins Harris Teeter's Together in Education (TIE) program to help raise funds for our schools.? It's easy and it's FREE.? Complete either of the following to link your VIC card:? Simply give the cashier our code, 4062, and your VIC card when you check out and your card will be linked for the entire school year;Go to the TIE page () and link your card directly;Contact Jackie Johnson (jjohnsonpta@) to link your VIC card to our school.? That's it!Once your card is linked, Seven Oaks Elementary will receive a percentage of your Harris Teeter brand (Harris teeter, H.T. Traders, Harris Teeter Organics, HT Farmers Market, and purchases in the HT Pharmacy) purchases credited back to our account.? This program does not interfere with your VIC savings or cost you any money!Please contact Jackie Johnson (jjohnsonpta@) for assistance.-1384303759200Giant's A+ School Rewards Seven Oaks Elementary is participating with Giant's A+ School Rewards!? This is a great opportunity to participate in and earn CASH from A+ School Rewards, a great fundraising program run through your local Giant! Our school ID number: 05579 ? To participate, just visit aplus and scroll down to the center of the page to select REGISTER YOUR CARD from the red box on the right marked FOR CUSTOMERS. To earn points, use your registered Giant Card each time you shop at Giant, and you will earn CASH for our school. You can track the number of points you are earning for our school by checking your grocery receipt.???? Please encourage your family members and friends to support our school.? This could result in more CASH REWARDS!0Giant's A+ School Rewards Seven Oaks Elementary is participating with Giant's A+ School Rewards!? This is a great opportunity to participate in and earn CASH from A+ School Rewards, a great fundraising program run through your local Giant! Our school ID number: 05579 ? To participate, just visit aplus and scroll down to the center of the page to select REGISTER YOUR CARD from the red box on the right marked FOR CUSTOMERS. To earn points, use your registered Giant Card each time you shop at Giant, and you will earn CASH for our school. You can track the number of points you are earning for our school by checking your grocery receipt.???? Please encourage your family members and friends to support our school.? This could result in more CASH REWARDS!2857522860EnhancedMetaFilefalse\f 00EnhancedMetaFilefalse\f 0-857263810EnhancedMetaFilefalse\f 000EnhancedMetaFilefalse\f 0-10477599060EnhancedMetaFilefalse\f 000EnhancedMetaFilefalse\f 0right16510A little birdie told me...Seven OaksElementaryis now on Twitter!Follow us@sevenoaksesGet news and updatesfrom our school and AACPS00A little birdie told me...Seven OaksElementaryis now on Twitter!Follow us@sevenoaksesGet news and updatesfrom our school and AACPS2476503971925Video Camera SystemSeven Oaks Elementary School is equipped with a video camera system. It covers selected interior and exterior public portions of the building and grounds. It is not monitored constantly, but is monitored during emergency situations. During certain events, when the safety or security of students may be in question, authorized personnel from local, state, or federal police or fire emergency units may be given access to view images projected on the camera system. If you have any questions about the system, you may call James Batten, Supervisor of School Security, at (410) 222-5083.00Video Camera SystemSeven Oaks Elementary School is equipped with a video camera system. It covers selected interior and exterior public portions of the building and grounds. It is not monitored constantly, but is monitored during emergency situations. During certain events, when the safety or security of students may be in question, authorized personnel from local, state, or federal police or fire emergency units may be given access to view images projected on the camera system. If you have any questions about the system, you may call James Batten, Supervisor of School Security, at (410) 222-5083. ................
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