Dear Oakmont Families,

I hope this newsletter finds you well and ready for an exciting month ahead! We have several important updates and reminders to share with you all.

🎉 APEX Fundraiser Success

We're thrilled to announce that the APEX fundraiser has generated approximately $18,000 for our school! This vital support will directly impact our students and programs. A huge thank you to all who participated and contributed. The final amount raised won't be known for a couple of weeks as per lap donations are paid. Keep an eye out for updates.

✅ Intradistrict Transfer Forms

You should have received an email last week with a form that needs to be filled out and returned to the Oakmont office right away. These forms are for Claremont residents whose home school is different than Oakmont. Please contact Kim in the front office if you have any questions.

🚌 Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration Now Open

Spread the word! Tk and K registration is now open for all schools in the district. Families and caretakers do not need to register in person. Enroll using this link: Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Enrollment 2025-2026.

⏰ Time Change Tonight!

Don't forget to spring forward! Set your clocks ahead one hour tonight for Daylight Saving Time.

📊 End of Trimester 2

Yesterday, March 7, marked the last day of Trimester 2. Report cards will be sent home on March 21.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Student-Led Conferences

Mark your calendars! Student-led conferences will be held from March 17 to March 21. Please note that we will be dismissing at 1:00 pm every day that week to accommodate these important meetings. Be sure to sign up with your child's teacher, if you haven't done so yet.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Monday, 3/10- Raptor and Reptile Assembly

   

• Tuesday, 3/11- Equity for Oakmont 6:00 pm (virtual)

• Friday, 3/14- Reading Party

• Friday, 3/14- BLAST Registration for Oakmont Opens

  • Spots fill quickly!

• Saturday, 3/15- LA Philharmonic Field Trip for 3rd Graders

• Monday, 3/17-Friday 3/21- Student-led Conference Week

• Monday, 3/17-Friday 3/21- Early Dismissal 1:00 pm all week

• Friday, 3/21- Report Cards go home

• Friday, 3/21- 6th Grade Camp Field Trip forms due

   

Sincerely,

Mrs. Rodriguez

Principal

Oakmont Outdoor School

jerodriguez@cusd.claremont.edu

To ensure the safety of all students during drop-off/pick-up, Oakmont has designated the area located on the southeast side of Green Street past the stairs/ramp as a loading zone for individuals with disabilities, including neurodiverse students. No disabled parking placard is necessary to use this area. The new sign “Disabled Loading Zone Beyond This Point,” indicates where the designated area begins. If your student does not require accommodation, please refrain from using this area. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

To keep this accessibility loading zone available for all who need it, we ask that you depart immediately after your child is safely on campus. Waiting in this zone until the bell rings is not permitted. Please remember to access this loading zone from the regular car line by waiting in line until you reach the the accessibility zone. Once there, please pull as far forward as possible.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in creating a safe and supportive environment for all our students.

As part of CUSD's commitment to supporting all students, Nutrition Services will be offering grab-and-go meal options for students who are fasting during Ramadan March 3-28, 2025. These meals will be available for students to pick up after-school and consume later when they break their fast.

Please submit a Request for Meals Form if your child would like to receive these meals. The form along with heating instructions are posted on the Nutrition Services website under the Ramadan To-Go Meals tab. 

During March, students in grades 3-6 will take Interim Assessment Blocks (IAB) Performance Tasks in both English Language Arts and Math. These assessments are administered on the same platform as the California state test (CAASPP).

IABs serve two important purposes:

1. They provide valuable data to help us monitor student progress and guide instruction.

2. They allow students to practice and become familiar with the question types and testing format.

Please encourage your child to put forth their best effort each day, ask for help when needed, and take these assessments seriously. Every day is an opportunity for growth, and consistent effort will help them feel more confident and prepared

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.

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.

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.

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!

Yearbooks are now on sale now through April 27th!

Click here to help with composting.

Click here to help with Oakmont recycling days.

Click here to help with Walk and Roll to Oakmont.

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.

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.

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.

Please fill out the 24-25 Parent Volunteer Form, if you are interested in volunteering at Oakmont.

Oakmont Outdoor School and Oakmont PFA gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the generous support of X-TREME Pools and Hardscapes!

Oakmont Outdoor School and Oakmont PFA gratefully acknowledge and appreciate the generous support of Breathe Easy.