Ocean Park Elementary School

05/26/2026

📚⏳ Get Ready for an Adventure Through STREAM! ⏳📚

Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STREAM) come to life through hands-on activities, experiments, games, and interactive booths for the whole family to enjoy. Ocean Park Elementary families are invited to our STREAM Night on Thursday, June 11th, from 5:00–6:30 PM! 🧭✨

This special evening is inspired by our One School, One Book adventure and is sure to spark curiosity, creativity, and fun for all ages!

📅 Thursday, June 11th
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Ocean Park Elementary

Bring the whole family and join us for a night of learning, exploration, and adventure! 🌟

05/20/2026

🌟 Ocean Park Elementary Presents 🌟
S.T.R.E.A.M. NIGHT!
Science • Technology • Reading • Engineering • Art • Math
🧠 DISCOVER, INNOVATE, CREATE!

Join us for a night of hands-on fun and exploration!
📍 Ocean Park Elementary
📅 Thursday, June 11, 2025
🕔 5:00 – 6:30 PM

🎉 What’s Happening?
🧪 Make Your Own Slime
🎨 Create Unique Projects
🧩 Learn and Play Classic Card Games
🖍️ Design a Sidewalk Game
🍳 Explore Healthy Foods
❤️ Check Your Active Heart Rate

🤝 PLUS: Meet Local Community Groups!
Discover awesome summer programs and events happening near you.

🎟️ Fun for the Whole Family!

Snacks • Prizes • Interactive Stations • Learning Through Play

05/13/2026

🍎 Golden Apple Spotlight 🍎

This week, we are celebrating two incredible members of our Special Education team — Ms. Alex and Ms. Bonnie!

These two are amazing assets to our Special Education department and our entire school community. Ms. Alex and Ms. Bonnie consistently go above and beyond to support students and staff every single day. From helping organize and plan field trips to creating engaging and meaningful lessons to providing individualized support for students, their dedication shines through in everything they do.

They also put in countless hours documenting progress, collaborating with staff and families, and making sure every student has what they need to be successful. Their patience, creativity, teamwork, and care help create a positive and supportive learning environment where students feel valued and encouraged.

Thank you, Ms. Alex and Ms. Bonnie, for your hard work, compassion, and commitment to our students. We are so lucky to have you both as part of our school family! 💙💛

05/12/2026

Stay up to date with our miniboat, Pookie Bob Timmy the Great! 🚤🌊

https://educationalpassages.org/boats/pookiebobtimmythegreat/

This amazing project is the result of a collaboration between the 4th grade students at Ocean Park Elementary and the Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM). Our students chose the name Pookie Bob Timmy the Great from a classmate’s creative idea, and we knew it was the perfect fit!

One of our favorite activities was learning about nautical signal flags and using them to spell our names and ages. Through this experience, students are exploring ocean currents, different types of boats, maritime history, and careers connected to the sea.

Our big hope? That our miniboat makes its way all the way to Japan! 🌎

A huge thank you to Norton Lilly International for helping organize the deployment of our miniboat, as well as to all of the sponsors and donors who make opportunities like this possible for our students.

Pookie Bob Timmy the Great is the product of joint efforts between the 4th grade students at Ocean Park Elementary School, in partnership with Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM). We named our miniboat after one of our classmate’s ideas and thought that name fit it perfectly.

05/08/2026

🍎Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎

We are so thankful for our amazing teachers and all the hard work, care, and dedication they give to our students every single day. Thank you for the countless ways you support, encourage, and inspire our Sandpipers. We appreciate you more than words can say! ❤️

04/23/2026

All of our students fit on the new bleachers at Ocean Park Elementary! Thank you to Mrs. Porro for making this happen and for our wonderful maintenance crew for getting them installed so quickly!

04/22/2026

FOOPS Auction starts today!!!

Silent auction 'FOOPS 2026' hosted online at 32auctions.

04/13/2026

📚✨ One School, One Author is Here! ✨📚

OPE families—we’re excited to kick off our Magic Tree House Family Edition from April 13–27!

Each family will receive a Magic Tree House book, along with a reading log and bookmark. This is a fun and meaningful way to build strong reading habits while sharing the same author as a school community.

Here’s how to participate:
📖 Read one Chapter per day(together or independently)
✍️ Sign your student’s reading log
📅 Turn in logs on April 20 and April 27

📚 At school: Teachers will be reading and exploring the nonfiction companion with students, helping build background knowledge and deepen understanding of the time periods in the story.

And the fun continues…
🎉 Daily trivia starts April 15—students can win prizes!
🏆 Completed reading logs will be entered into a grand prize drawing
⏰ Final logs are due by noon on April 27
📣 Grand prize winners announced April 28

We can’t wait to go on this reading adventure together—happy reading, Sandpipers! 💙

03/29/2026

🎉 Spirit Week is HERE! 🎉

We’re excited for a fun-filled week—check out our daily themes and join in!

📅 Monday – Rhyme Without Reason Day
Get creative for a fun rhyming costume!

📚 Tuesday – Favorite Book Character Day
Dress up as a character from your favorite story!

🎨 Wednesday – Class Color War Day
3rd Grade: 💛 Yellow
4th Grade: 💙 Blue
5th Grade: ❤️ Red

👩‍⚕️👨‍🚒 Thursday – Career Day
Dress up as what you want to be when you grow up!

🧸 Friday – PJ & Stuffie Day
Wear your comfy pajamas and bring a favorite stuffed animal!

We can’t wait to see everyone’s school spirit! 💫