Oak Lane Elementary School

Parents, we need your help to keep our morning drop-off running smoothly and safely.

We have noticed many cars using the circle drive instead of the entrance by the tree line during our busiest arrival window. During our busiest time, this is creating traffic backups in both directions and, at times, even blocking buses from entering the circle drive.

To alleviate any confusion and to ensure a safe and efficient arrival:

From 7:55–8:20 AM, all vehicles must use the entrance on the far side of the parking lot, near the tree line and circle around the back row of the parking lot.

Only school buses may use the circle drive during this time.

Please refer to the two photos below for guidance—one shows the correct procedure when buses are in front of the school, and the other shows what to do when buses are not in front of the school.

🐾 This Week at Oak Lane! 🐾

We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in morning meetings this week! Be sure to ask your child what they’re learning!

Check out this week’s Paw Print Newsletter for:
📊 Mid-term progress reports
📚 Battle of the Books After School Meeting Info
🏥 Health & Wellness updates
⏰ Early release day plans
🎉 Teacher Assistant Appreciation Day
🌸 Mum pick-up & delivery details

📩 Don’t miss it—read it now!

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Wear Green Wednesday for Start with Hello Week!

🚗🚌 Reminder to All Parents about Dismissal Changes 🚌🚗 Parents, when you need to change your child’s afternoon transportation/dismissal procedures, please remember you must call the school office. 📞 336-364-2204 Why can’t we accept Dojo or email messages for transportation changes? 👉 Teachers are very busy with students throughout the day or may even be absent , so Dojo and email messages may go unread or place responsibility on a staff member who isn’t even at school that day. Why can’t we just do what the students say you told them to do? 👉 Students aren’t always reliable — they can get confused, or sometimes try to change plans to be with friends. When you call the office, our team makes sure the message goes to everyone who needs to know—teachers, bus drivers, and any other staff—so your child gets home safely. 💚 Thanks for helping us keep dismissal safe and smooth!

Please join us for the next Parenting with Eyes Wide Open Session on Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 pm in the Media Center at Person High School. The topic will be The Online World Unplugged: What Every Parent Needs to Know.

H-E-L-L-O students and parents! This week, our school community is participating in Start With Hello! During morning meetings this week, our teachers and students will talk about how we can create a safer and healthier school and build a culture of looking out for one another. It all starts with a “hello”!

🌟 One click = all the info you need for the week! Check out our Oak Lane Paw Print Newsletter now!

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It's the last weekend to sell mums to your family and friends to raise money for Oak Lane!

🐾✨ The Weekly Paw Print is here! ✨🐾
Stay up-to-date with all things Oak Lane!

📚 Goal setting in Morning Meetings 🎯
🍕 PTO Pizza Party contest – join by Sept. 30!
🌸 Mum Fundraiser – only 1.5 weeks left!
💻 Tech Fees due – keep those laptops working!

📧 Check your email for the Weekly Paw Print Newsletter!
Don’t miss the details on Picture Day 📸, Clubs 🏫, Scouts ⛺, Attendance 📅 & more!

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#OakLaneCougars #StayConnected

🌟 Attendance Matters! 🌟

Your child’s attendance is vital to their success! Please make it a priority for your child to arrive on time and stay all day, every day. ⏰📚

We know that illness and appointments happen from time to time, but these should be the exception—not the routine. Consistent attendance helps your child learn, grow, and thrive! 💡✨

Together, let’s make every minute count! 💙🐾

As shared in the Paw Print Newsletter earlier this week, My Life Matters After-School Club begins this afternoon. Please note that students must be pre-registered in order to attend. The registration link can be found in this past weekend’s Paw Print Newsletter, found in your text messages, email, Dojo and Facebook news feeds.

The club will meet every Thursday until 5:15 PM. For dismissal, please follow our regular car rider traffic pattern. We ask that you remain in your vehicle and use the car line rather than parking and walking up to pick up your child.

If your child is registered, they will automatically be sent to My Life Matters each Thursday. If you need to make a change to their dismissal plans, please call the office. For student safety, we cannot accept a student’s word that a parent said they would not be staying; communication must come directly from a parent/guardian.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep all students safe!

Happy Labor Day! We hope you are enjoying an extra day to catch your breath this weekend! We just added details to two additional upcoming events to our newsletter that you don't want to miss: Just Like You Book Launch and Little Boots/Baby Rockets! Day Camp. Click the pictures for additional information, but also click the link below for the updated newsletter, which includes the registration link for the Little Boots/Baby Rockets Day Camp!

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📢 Reminder, Oak Lane families!
This Monday is Labor Day — there will be NO school for students or staff.

We’re so thankful for the hard work and dedication of our Oak Lane community. Enjoy your well-deserved day off! ❤️

👉 While you’re relaxing this weekend, don’t forget to check out the Paw Print Newsletter. Inside, you’ll find:

PTO membership information

Mum fundraiser details 🌸

Technology fee reminders

Battle of the Books Info for Students in Grades 3-5

My Life Matters After School Club for Students in Grades 3-5

Links to the breakfast & lunch menus, school calendar, volunteer application, and Parent-Student Handbook 📘

Stay informed. Stay connected. Stay Oak Lane Proud! 🐾

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🐾✨ Stay in the Know with the Paw Print! ✨🐾

Parents, the Paw Print Newsletter is your weekly one-stop shop for all things Oak Lane Elementary! From upcoming events 🗓️ to classroom highlights 📚 to important reminders 📢 — it’s the BEST way to stay connected.

💡 When you read the Paw Print each week, you’ll be ready to…
✔️ Stay informed about school happenings
✔️ Engage in conversations with your child about what they’re learning
✔️ Be an active participant in their education

📩 Check out this week’s edition here: https://secure.smore.com/n/sga9p-paw-print-newsletter

Let’s keep our Oak Lane community strong by staying informed and involved! 🐾💛

✨ **The Night Before the First Day of School** ✨

“’Twas the night before the first day of school, and all through the town,
Children were snuggled with their blankets pulled down.
Backpacks were waiting, lined up by the door,
With pencils and crayons and supplies galore.

The lunchboxes packed all tidy and neat,
With sandwiches, apples, and little sweet treats.
Shoes by the bed, and clothes laid out too,
All ready for mornings of learning brand new.

The children lay dreaming of classrooms so bright,
Of teachers and stories and friends to delight.
They pictured the playground, the laughter, the cheer,
The joy of a brand-new, exciting school year.

And as the moon whispered, so gentle, so light,
‘Rest well, little learners, tomorrow’s in sight.’
The sun will rise early, the school bell will ring,
And with it, the promise of wonders to bring.

So close your eyes tightly, sleep sound and sleep deep,
For schooltime adventures await after sleep.
We can’t wait to greet you, to cheer and to say,
‘Welcome back, Oak Lane Cougars—tomorrow’s the day!’”

Some friendly reminders:
Arrival: 7:55 - 8:20
Tardy: 8:25
Dismissal: 2:55

Link to Paw Print Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/sga9p

🐾📰 The Paw Print is BACK! 📰🐾

The first edition of the 25-26 Paw Print Newsletter is hot off the press! 🎉
Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know about our upcoming Back to School Open House and more!

📅 Get the scoop.
📣 Mark your calendar.
💛 Get ready for an amazing year!

We are beyond thrilled to welcome everyone back — let’s make this the best year yet! 🙌

👉 Check it out here: https://secure.smore.com/n/sga9p

📢 Important Update from Oak Lane 📢 In case you missed our earlier posts, our summer staff has been relocated due to ongoing Summer Renovation Projects at Oak Lane. 🛠️ We recently learned that the contracted work requires disconnecting our phone system, and unfortunately, we do not have an estimated completion date at this time. 📌 Need Help with Registration (Infinite Campus Parent Portal)? Email our Data Manager, Mrs. Salvitti, at 📧 salvittir@person.k12.nc.us or message her on ClassDojo. (Trust us—she’s your go-to! Mrs. Bowling still breaks a sweat just logging in. 😅) 📌 Have other questions? Contact Mrs. Bowling at 📧 bowlingh@person.k12.nc.us or send a Dojo message. (Just don’t ask her how to reset your Infinite Campus password... she’s better at other things; Mrs. Salvitti is the Infinite Campus/Registration Pro! 😉) Thank you for your patience and understanding! 🙏We can’t wait to return and welcome you into our freshly updated office space soon! 🐾✨

Attention all current PCS Families: Returning student registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN! Please take a few moments to complete registration to ensure a smooth transition into the new school year. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you would like to have transportation for the first day of school, registration must be completed by July 25th. Information on how to complete registration can be found here: https://www.pcsnc.org/page/returning-student-registration