Hello families,

Yesterday, we completed our second round of math rotations. Students were grouped based on assessment results and teacher input to receive targeted instruction at their instructional level. During this 30-minute block, they joined peers working on the same skill, whether for remediation, grade-level support, or acceleration. This round focused on fundamental math skills, including fact fluency, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fraction operations. We take pride in meeting students where they are to support their learning.

Our next rotations begin on February 24th, launching a five-week cycle of reading instruction. This round will focus on reading comprehension and constructed response questions.

I am excited to share, with permission from Mrs. Stern, that her twins have arrived! The Stern family is doing fantastic. While we miss her at Oakmont, we are thrilled for her and her growing family. Mrs. Stern plans to remain on maternity leave for the rest of the school year, though that is subject to change. In the meantime, to maintain consistency for the classes and groups she works with, we have long-term substitutes in place. Ms. Andrea is wrapping up her time, and beginning Wednesday, Mrs. Schwartz will step in for the next 30 days. We are fortunate to have dedicated substitutes who work closely with our school and teachers to provide stability for our students.

- No School on Monday: Please remember that there will be no school on Monday in observance of President's Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Monday, 2/17 - President's Day - No School
Tuesday, 2/18- APEX Color Run Fundraising Begins
Tuesday, 2/18- 5th Graders - LEEP
Wednesday, 2/19- Early Dismissal 1:00 pm

FUTURE EVENTS:

Tuesday, 2/25- 5th Graders -LEEP
Wednesday, 2/26- APEX Color Run
- 8:15-9:15 Tk-3rd grade
- 9:15-10:15 4th-6th grade
Wednesday, 2/26- Early Dismissal 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 2/26- Elementary String Performance at El Roble 7:00 pm
Thursday, 2/27- Elementary Band Performance at El Roble 7:00 pm
Friday, 2/28- Last day to take AR quiz for Reading Party
Friday, 2/28- Bucket Filler Assembly
- 8:30-9:00 Tk/k
- 9:30-10:05 4th-6th
- 10:30-11:15 1st-3rd

Sincerely,

Mrs. Rodriguez

Principal

Oakmont Outdoor School

jerodriguez@cusd.claremont.edu

APEX Fundraiser

February 18-February 26th: Our largest fundraiser of the year is just around the corner. All of our fundraisers help to pay for our biome field trips. Please read the information below about why we decided to go with APEX again this year and how much money was raised during each fundraiser last school year. More information will be sent home on Tuesday.

Family Fundraisers for 2023-2024 School Year

Volunteers Needed!

We are looking for parent volunteers to help on the day of the APEX fundraiser on February 26th. Time slots are available between 8:00-10:30 am.

5th and 6th Grade Field Trip

We held a family meeting night recently. If you were unable to attend, you can access the slide show by clicking on the links below. Permission slips have been sent home. Please return those as soon as they have been filled out. Reach out to your teacher or call the office, if you have any questions.

5th Grade

Requested donation of $150. All students can attend regardless of donation. Any amount donated helps ensure that we can continue our trips. Our PFA and families work hard to fundraise to support our biome field trips.

Chaperone required donation of $170.

6th Grade

Requested donation of $250. All students can attend regardless of donation. However, any amount donated helps ensure that we can continue our trips. Our PFA and families work hard to fundraise to support our biome field trips.

No parent chaperones on this trip.

Calling all 6th Grade Families!

It is nearing the time where 6th graders will make their elective selections for next year, and for any who are interested in learning about the wonderful choir programs at CUSD, a meet & greet fundraiser dinner with Mr. Ward is being held next Wednesday night at Pizza N' Such.

Mark your calendars! El Roble is inviting all rising 7th graders to attend their New Panther Showcase on March 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm.

Reading Party

Check with your child to see how close they are to reaching their reading goal!! The party is nearing, and we want ALL students to attend! Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have questions.

Read Across America

March 3- March 6

El Roble Cheer Day

BLAST Enrollment for the 2025-2026 School Year

Enrollment for BLAST/ELOP opens on March 14. Spots fill up quickly, so don't hesitate to enroll. As a reminder, students must enroll every year.

2025-2026 TK/K Registration

Registration for the 2025-2026 school year begins March 1. See the CUSD website to learn more about the TK-K opportunities at Oakmont and schools across CUSD, and encourage other families to do the same!

Vote for Oakmont and CUSD!

It’s time to celebrate the incredible work across Claremont Unified School District! The 2025 Inland Empire Daily Bulletin Readers’ Choice Awards are here, and we have an opportunity to spotlight Oakmont and other CUSD schools.

This contest allows anyone to nominate and vote for their favorites in various categories, and we’re calling on you to help spread the word and show why our school and district deserve recognition!

Here’s how you can get involved:

Vote for Oakmont and other CUSD schools now through February 23.

Share the voting link with your family, friends, and networks to encourage them to vote.

Voting Details:

Voting Period: Now - February 23, 2025
Voting Page: https://dailybulletin.bestinvoting.com/
Winners Announced: Week of March 3
Winners Magazine Published: Sunday, June 1, 2025

Every vote helps highlight the exceptional efforts of our students, staff, and community. Together, we can ensure that Oakmont and CUSD are recognized as favorites in the Inland Empire. Type in Oakmont in the Elementary School - Public section. We are listed as Oakmont Elementary (West Green Street).

Thank you for supporting this effort to celebrate Oakmont and CUSD!

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are now on sale now through April 27th!

Oakmont's Sustainability Efforts and Volunteer Opportunities

Click here to help with composting.

Click here to help with Oakmont recycling days.

Click here to help with Walk and Roll to Oakmont.

PFA Updates

Oakmont PFA needs you! Each year, PFA hold elections for positions on the board and election season is approaching. Please consider joining and becoming an integral part of Oakmont. See the flyer below about the available positions. Information about nominations and elections will be coming soon.

Anonymous Reporting

At Oakmont, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, equitable, and respectful environment where all students can thrive. The Anonymous Reporting Form allows students, staff, and families to report concerns anonymously about events that occur at school, including those related to bullying, discrimination, inequity, inappropriate behavior, or any other situation impacting student well-being. The link below will be included in each newsletter and will be posted in each classroom.

Attendance

We have been seeing an increase in sicknesses. Below you will find a couple of helpful resources.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students, staff, and families healthy.

Follow this link to the CUSD's Showing Up Together website page for guidelines on when to keep your child at home and other health services.

Five Day Attendance Total — Average of 92.75% of students were in attendance each day for the week of 2/11-2/14 .

Five Day Attendance Trend — Average of 90.4% of students were in attendance each day for the week of 2/3-2/7.

Southern California School Nutrition Association

Let's recognize Miss Bernice and Miss Cece! This contest is a meaningful way for students to showcase their creativity while celebrating the incredible contributions of our school nutrition professionals. Let’s work together to recognize these champions and their role in nourishing our future! Submissions are due March 28!