Oak Ridge Elementary

05/31/2026

A huge thank you to Oak Ridge Bagels & Deli for providing breakfast for our staff last Friday morning! The food was absolutely delicious and such a wonderful treat for our team.

We are grateful for your generosity and support of our school staff. Thank you for helping us start our day with full stomachs and smiles on our faces!

05/26/2026

05/08/2026

| Good evening, GCS families. We want to share an update about the Instructure Canvas security incident.

We are continuing to work with the state to monitor the situation and assess its impact. Instructure says it has not found evidence that data was compromised. However, out of an abundance of caution, access to Canvas on GCS devices will continue to be restricted. We do not recommend that families attempt to access Canvas through the app or parent portal until we can confirm that the platform is secure.

We want to assure you that instruction is continuing in classrooms, and we are working with our educators to provide alternative methods for accessing and submitting assignments. Thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding. We hope you have a good weekend.

04/30/2026

Hello families! Next week is Staff Appreciation Week, so we asked our staff to share some of their favorite things just in case you would like to celebrate them. You can find their responses on our school website under the "Our Staff" tab or at the link below. Thank you for showing your appreciation for our amazing staff! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ssMO1BSUdR4pSHf6kw-0EgX4W4O47TbWNsldMOq3WgE/edit?usp=sharing

04/14/2026

Career Day – Friday, April 24, 2026!

We are excited to host our annual Career Day and are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success!

We would love for you to share your career experiences with our students and inspire the next generation.

Once we hear from you, we will send additional details.

Here is the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084DA4A82CA4FD0-63071615-oakridge

04/09/2026

Tonight’s the Night, Future C**ts!

We are so excited to welcome our rising kindergarten families to Oak Ridge Elementary for our Kindergarten Kickoff this evening from 6:00-7:30!

Join us for a fun, welcoming, and informative evening as your child officially begins their journey as a C**t.

✨ Meet our teachers
✨ Learn what to expect in kindergarten
✨ Connect with our specialists
✨ Pick up your Kindergarten Readiness Backpack
✨ Sign your child up as an official Future C**t and snap a photo to remember the moment

We can’t wait to see you tonight and officially welcome our newest C**ts to Oak Ridge Elementary!

👉 Registration is preferred, but all are welcome. Use the QR code on our flyer or this link to sign up!

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04/08/2026

As we prepare for End-of-Grade testing, we are seeking parent and community volunteers to help support a smooth and sucessful testing environment for our students. This year, state testing guidelines require a one-to-one proctor for each testing site. All proctors must be 18 years or older, must NOT be a current GCS student, may NOT proctor in your child's classroom or that of a relative, and must attend a brief training session and sign a Proctor Testing Agreement on Monday, May 11 at 6:00pm. Please contact Mrs. Webster with any questions. [email protected]. Sign up to proctor at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040548ACAF2DABFA7-61509728-eogproctor Thank you for your support!

04/07/2026

April is School Library Month, and we’re celebrating the heart of our school—the library! Our library media center is a place to discover new stories, ask big questions, create, and grow as readers and learners. Join us all month long as we celebrate books, reading, and our amazing students!

04/06/2026

Kindergarten Kickoff is THIS Thursday, April 9, from 6:00-7:00, and we are ready to welcome our future C**ts to Oak Ridge Elementary!

Join us for a fun and informative evening where you will:
Meet our kindergarten teachers
Learn what to expect in kindergarten
Receive a Kindergarten Readiness Backpack
Meet our Art, PE, Music, Media, & STEM teachers

This is such an exciting milestone, and we cannot wait to partner with you as your child begins their journey at ORE.

Registration is preferred so we can prepare enough materials for every future C**t. Use the QR code on our flyer or this link to sign up!

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04/06/2026

🎉 Happy Assistant Principal’s Week! 🎉 April 6–10

Join us in celebrating our incredible Assistant Principal, Mrs. Wilson, at Oak Ridge Elementary! 💙

Mrs. Wilson is truly the backbone of our school, helping ensure everything runs smoothly each day. She is one of our unsung heroes, working tirelessly behind the scenes to support our staff and students. Most importantly, she is a student champion, always putting kids first and helping them succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

👏 Thank you, Mrs. Wilson, for your leadership, dedication, and heart. You make a difference every single day!