GEHRINGER

PTA Spaghetti Dinner Silent Auction and Raffles March 8th. Dinner time will be 6-7:00 pm and the silent auction will be 3-8:00pm. Fliers will be coming home soon or you can find it in the News section on the website.

Gehringer Spring picture day will be Thursday February 29th.

Join us for a night a fun at Gehringer's Family Literacy Night. Games, Book giveaway and new this year Black History Month walkthrough in the Library. Thursday Feb 29th from 5:30-7:00.

DO NOT FORGET TK and Kindergarten Readiness Fair TONIGHT from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Iron House Elementary School, 4801 Frank Hengel Way Oakley, CA 94561

Congratulations to kindergarten teacher, Andrea Spicer, for being selected as Gehringer’s Teacher of the Year !!!

We did it again! As a result of our school's active participation in The Great Kindness Challenge, we are delighted to be recognize as a Kindness Certified School. Great job Cubbies!

TK/Kindergarten Parent Info Meeting Tuesday Feb 6th at Iron House Elementary School 5-6:00pm . Get an early start to preparing your child for the first day of school with the Oakley Union Elementary School District! You can find more information in the news section of Gehringer's website.

It is time to complete the California School Parent Survey (CSPS), a companion of CHKS. The CSPS is designed to provide district leaders with information directly from parents that can be used in developing district plan. Complete the survey here: https://www.ouesd.k12.ca.us/o/ouesd/page/ca-healthy-kids-survey

It is time to complete the California School Parent Survey (CSPS), a companion of CHKS. The CSPS is designed to provide district leaders with information directly from parents that can be used in developing district plan. Complete the survey here: https://www.ouesd.k12.ca.us/o/ouesd/page/ca-healthy-kids-survey

Gehringer is having this special celebration because we had the best attendance in OUESD for the 22-23 school year!!!! We know parents are the main reason that our students are here everyday, so we want to invite you to join in our celebration. Superintendent Palmquist will be presenting us with our very own Best Attendance trophy, and the students will be receiving special treats. Join us on the blacktop at 9:00 AM this Friday, January 19th!!

The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) is an anonymous, confidential survey of school climate and safety, student wellness, and youth resiliency. OUESD will start conducting the survey on January 22, 2024. To preview the student's survey, visit https://www.ouesd.k12.ca.us/o/ouesd/page/ca-healthy-kids-survey

Your invited to our ELAC meeting January 25th 8:45am-9:45am. Parent Liaison Room (next to Library)

Kindergarten Registration for the 24/25 school year! Registration packets will be available to pick up starting February 1, 2024. Registration is by appointment only.

Reminder: This week Wednesday 12/20 and Thursday 12/21 are both 1/2 Days. Release times on both days will be TK 12:05, Kinder 12:25, 1st-3rd 12:30 and 4th-5th 12:50. We wish you a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023 Time: 8:45 - 9:45 AM Location: Parent Liaison Room (next to school library) Questions?: Email Gaby Velásquez at avelasquez@ouesd.k12.ca.us Fecha: jueves, 14 de diciembre del 2023 Hora: 8:45 - 9:45 AM Ubicación: Salón de enlace a la comunidad (al lado de la biblioteca) ¿Preguntas?: Envíe correo electrónico a Gaby Velásquez-avelasquez@ouesd.k12.ca.us Agenda: Welcome and Introductions Nominations and Elections How do I read my child’s ELPAC scores? How can I help my child study for the ELPAC? School Plan for Student Achievement Questions Agenda: Bienvenida e Introducciones Nominaciones y Elecciones ¿Cómo leo los puntajes del ELPAC de mi hijo? ¿Cómo puedo ayudar a mi hijo a estudiar para el ELPAC? Plan Escolar para el Logro Estudiantil Preguntas

Gehringer is helping Friends of Oakley by collecting nonperishable foods and toys this holiday season. We are asking that our Gehringer families help out our community in these efforts. Last day for donations will be December 15th. Please be sure that the food donations are not expired and are "shelf-stable". Toy donations should be a new, unwrapped toy for ages 0-18. You can drop off all donations in Gehringers office.

Don't forget Breakfast with Santa Saturday 12/2! Last day to get tickets is Wednesday 11/29.

Gehringer PTA presents Breakfast with Santa and a special guest The Grinch. Come dressed in pajamas and have some fun! Saturday December 2 Gehringer Cafeteria. 8:30-9:15-10:00. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, crafts, letters to Santa, pictures with Santa and the Grinch. No admittance without a donation of a gift. Ticket: Unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more per family. Let's not forget the teens. Perfume, cologne gift sets or gift cards are ideal.

Dear Oakley ELAC Families, This is a friendly reminder that our first DELAC meeting this school year is on November 9th; English Session at 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Session in Spanish at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. We will discuss the DELAC overview, ELPAC results, DELAC site representatives, EL program overview, and district information. Please join us, as your input is valuable to us.

Literati Book Fair is right around the corner. Book Fair dates are Nov 6th - 9th. Students will shop during the day with their class. Library will be open after school for parents to visit. All children must be accompanied by an adult after school. Monday, Tuesday & Thursday open after school from 2:50 - 3:45. Wednesday 12:00-3:45. You must park in parking lot if visiting fair after school. Cash, Credit or Gift Cards accepted. No Checks. For more information or purchase online please visit https://efairs.literati.com/