Dolphin Splash

OCT/NOV/DEC
VOLUME 3 ISSUE 2

We were able to
donate 1,573
pounds of food to
the Capital Area
Food Bank!

From the Principals Desk

Dear Parents/Guardians of Oak
Springs Scholars,
The school year is moving along
quickly, I would like to first take this
opportunity to wish each of you and
your families a most happy, healthy
holiday season! I hope that you will
have a chance to relax and carve out
special times to spend with your
child(ren). The first part of the year,
scholars worked diligently to reach
academic goals, worked as a team,
modeled citizenship and demonstrate
self-control. I want to thank you for
supporting campus and district
expectations such as, scheduling
doctors appointments after the school
day, sending your child(ren) in the
appropriate dress code attire, and to
school on time daily.
During your time together as family,
encourage your child to write letters

and read their favorite books to you

and family members. Your continued
support will enhance your childs
academic successes as they enjoy the
holiday season.
There are some important dates to
mark the calendar for this month:
Winter Break Friday, December 19,
2014. Classes will resume on Monday,
January 5, 2015.
Thank you for trusting the Oak Springs
staff with your most valuable treasures,
your children!Enjoy your time off and I
will look forward to seeing everyone in
2015!
If you have any questions please
contact your childs professor,
supportive staff or administration and
we will be happy to address those
questions or concerns.

COMMUNITY SERVICE NEWS

Our 2nd annual food drive
benefitting the Capital Area Food
Bank was a success! Thank you to
all those that participated! We
were able to donate 1,573 pounds
of food, which converts to 1,310
meals for the Austin community. In
addition, First Baptist Church will
match $1 per pound of food up to
$1,500! What an awesome way
to give back during the holiday
season!
Coming Soon...
Valentines for Dell Childrens
patients in February.

We will be having our first Parent night of the year with

STEM night on Thursday January 15, 2015. This night will be focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math. There will be a lot of fun and educational activities. Make sure you come out and enjoy this
evening with us.

PTA

We will be having our first Parent/Principal Coffee of the year on January 16 ,2015. We will have guest
speaker, Dee Gonzales from Kealing Middle School who will talk about the Magnet Program and all that
needs to be done if you would like your child to attend that program.

CAMPUS ATTENDANCE
PERCENTAGES
Dec Week 1 - 94.4%
Dec Week 2 - 93.6%
Dec Week 3 - 92%

Please, keep in mind that our

attendance goal is 98%. We are
super close to achieving this goal!
Remember that school begins
promptly at 7:30 am. Tardies count
as partial absences, so be punctual.

Campus News
LIBRARY
Prof Frost
The past couple of months have been busy and
successful! Scholars received a free book to keep,
during the Reading is Fundamental (RIF) program in
October. Many of you visited the Scholastic
Bookfair in November and purchased books for
your children. Thank you for your support! Having
books at home that are interesting to scholars
encourages enjoyment of reading and increases
their reading level!
Literacy week was also a success. Thank you for
showing your children how much fun reading can
be!
Looking ahead, we will have another RIF event on
January 22nd and 23rd. We will also celebrate the
scholars who have read, and completed a book
report, on five of the Bluebonnet books. This is for
third, fourth and fifth grade scholars and will take
place at the end of January.
Keep reading with your children and enjoy your
winter break!

CIS
Nicole Garcia

Nurse Loree
Winter Wellness Tips - Preventing the Flu and
Colds
Wash your hands frequently: Your hands are the
primary mechanism for transporting germs from
surfaces
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth: This
helps to reduce your risk of contracting infectious
germs by limiting their access to the primary
pathways into the body the nose, mouth, ears,
and eyes.
Cover your coughs and sneezes: Colds and flu are
highly infectious because their germs can travel
through the air.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick:
When you are sick, keep your distance from
others to protect them from getting sick.
Prevention is best: exercise, nutrition, and sleep:
When your body is well-rested, has proper
nutrition, and is in good physical shape, it is better
able to fight off intruders/infections and resist
getting sick!

The Pennies for Patients Campaign raised $772.02!

Pebble Project will be out in lateJanuary to see 2nd
and 4th grade to talk to them about how to protect
themselves against bullying, strangers and
unwanted touch.

Remember our Fever Policy: Students must fever

free, without use of fever reducing medication, for
24 hours before returning to school. DO NOT
give medication in the morning and send child to
school. Child may still be ill, even if the
temperature is down because of medication.

CAC

When to call the Doctor or visit an Urgent Care

Center:

Prof Makan
Campus Advisory Councils are designed to ensure
that teachers, parents, and community members
have an active voice in what happens at their local
schools. Council members provide input on topics,
review materials, make formal recommendations, or
grant approval (adapted from CAC bylaws). For
the 2014-15 school year parent Council members
include Alicia Fabian, Mary Torres, Irma Mora,
Anisa Trevino, Leonor Peralas, and Bethany Flores.
Community Council members include Clara RobertsWallace, Dorothy Strickland, and De Olangundoye.
Faculty and staff Council members include Monica
Woods, Chetan Makan, Kelly Galvin, Angie Wong,
Madeline Enriquez, Iris Teas, Lisa Sanford, and
Felisa Jimenez. Our next meeting is on Tuesday,
December 9 from 3:05-4:15 in the library.

If the fever lasts longer that 2 days

Rises above that 103. F
If the fever does not respond to
medication

Complaints of pain anywhere: head,

neck, ears, throat etc.

Difficulty breathing
Difficult to awaken.

Please remember this time of year is very busy for

the Emergency Room. Only go to the Emergency
Room if the condition is Life Threatening.

UPCOMING
EVENTS
DECEMBER
Science Fair
Winter Break
12/22 - 1/2
JANUARY
Math &
Science Night
February
Dell Childrens
Valentine
Service
Project
MOY Testing
Health Night
MARCH
Spring Break
3/16 - 20
APRIL
STAAR Testing
MAY
Field Day
STAAR Retest
Career Day
Promotion
Ceremonies
JUNE
Last day of
school 6/4