With the forecast calling for some messy weather, tomorrow—Friday, December 5th—will be a Remote Learning Day for all students and staff.
📘 Learning from home:
Teachers have already sent home work packets for students to complete. To be counted present, please make sure your child returns their completed packet when we’re back on our regular schedule.
The good news is, whether it's rain, snow or an icy mix - our families and staff are safe and we will not have to make up this missed school day since students have assignments to complete at home.
💬 We’re here for you:
Our teachers and staff will be available throughout the day on ClassDojo and email if you need anything or have questions.
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the cozy start to your weekend! ❄️💙
Today was the official due date for Texas Roadhouse gift card orders… but we know some of you are still digging in backpacks, checking kitchen counters, and whispering, “I know I put it right here…” 😅
Good news: We’re accepting straggler orders TOMORROW MORNING ONLY — and we mean absolute latest, final-final, no take-backsies, the-door-is-closing kind of deadline.
Our Texas Roadhouse representative will be at Oak Lane tomorrow to collect all envelopes and payments, and once she scoops them up… that’s it! No extra rolls, peanuts, or gift cards can be added after that. 🐮📬
So set the reminders on your phone, pack those envelopes, and let’s get those last-minute orders in! 🙌🎁
There’s A LOT happening this month, and we don’t want you to miss a thing.
Don't forget that Texas Roadhouse order envelopes and payments are due tomorrow! Forms of payment accepted: Cash, Checks made payable to Oak Lane PTO, Venmo or PayPal made payable to @OakLaneElementarySchool-PTO. Please include the student's name in the memo line so we can tie it to the correct order form.
📌 Want to know about field trips?
📌 Holiday programs?
📌 Assessments?
📌 Important reminders?
➡️ It’s all right here!
Tap to read and stay in the loop! 🐾❄️
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Heading to Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving gatherings this week?
Remember to invite your family and friends to purchase a Texas Roadhouse Gift Card to support Oak Lane PTO! 🐾
All orders & payments are due the day we return — Monday, December 1.
Accepted payments:
💵 Cash
✏️ Checks payable to Oak Lane PTO
📱 Venmo/PayPal: @OakLaneElementarySchool-PTO
➡️ Please include your child’s name + “Texas Roadhouse” in the memo/notes.
Helpful Tip:
If you're collecting orders from multiple friends or relatives, we recommend gathering all payments first, depositing them into your personal account, and then submitting one single payment to the PTO. This helps ensure everything is correctly connected to your student’s sales—easy, accurate, and quick!
Thank you for supporting our school! 💙🐾 We hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving with family and friends!
Tuesday 11/25
Theresa Baptist Church
3919 Chub Lake Road
5:00 - 6:00 pm
As we enter this season of thanks, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for our incredible school community. Each day, I am reminded of how fortunate we are to learn, grow, and work alongside such dedicated families, joyful students, and committed staff.
Thank you for your partnership, your support, and the many ways you contribute to making our school a place where every child feels valued and inspired. Whether you volunteer your time, encourage your child at home, or simply send them to school ready to learn, your efforts make a meaningful difference.
I hope this Thanksgiving brings moments of rest, connection, and joy for your family. We are truly grateful for you, and we look forward to continuing this school year with a full heart and a shared commitment to our students’ success.
Wishing you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! Please take a moment to read this week's Paw Print Newsletter for important updates and reminders!
Attention Parents of Students Who Ride Bus #71!
Beginning Friday, November 21, Bus #71, Mrs. Montague's bus route will change. With the bridges on Hester Store and John Allen Roads now reopened, the bus will be able to resume the normal route. This means students who were previously affected by the closures will once again be picked up at their homes and will no longer need to meet at an alternate location.
Please refer to the message posted in ClassDojo Bus #71 Group chat for the updated estimated pick-up and drop-off times for all students.
As we adjust to the new route, we ask you to please be patient—times may fluctuate slightly (between 5-10 minutes) over the next few days. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Santa's Helpers - Wednesday, November 19th from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm at Warren's Grove Methodist Church (1511 Wesleyan Road, Roxboro, NC 27573)
To be eligible: Valid ID, Verification of Person County Residency, Verification of Child's Age (birth - 16), Verification of Custody, and Not Receiving Other Holiday Assistance
This will be the only day to register!
This week’s edition is packed with important updates you won’t want to miss—including our schoolwide focus on EMPATHY, Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Fundraiser details, progress reports going home, Battle of the Books info, Picture Day reminders, and our exciting school-wide field trip to see Rudolph the Musical! 🎭🦌
Plus, lots of PTO news, upcoming important dates, and bus expectations updates to help keep everyone safe.
👉 Click the link below to read the full newsletter!
Can you find the hidden paw print in this week’s edition? 👀🐾
💚 Thanks for staying connected and supporting Oak Lane! 💚
https://secure.smore.com/n/sga9p
To be eligible: Valid ID, Verification of Person County Residency, Verification of Child's Age (birth - 16), Verification of Custody, and Not Receiving Other Holiday Assistance
This will be the only day to register!
📢 The Paw Print Newsletter is here! 🐾
Tonight, we would like to share an extra special message of gratitude to our Veterans! Thank you for your service to our wonderful country!
Can you find the hidden paw prints? 👀
This week’s edition includes:
✨ A message from the Principal about Gratitude
📆 Upcoming dates (Workday & Veterans Holiday reminder!)
🍽 Info on our Parenting with Eyes Wide Open event
They’re short weeks ahead — stay in the know and check it out today!
https://secure.smore.com/n/sga9p
Thank you to our local veterans for your service to our country!
📣 FINAL CALL- Fun Day Shirts 📣
💚 🐾 PLEASE READ ENTIRE POST & FLYER 🐾 💚
🌟 If you forgot to order your child’s Fun Day shirt, please complete the Google Form below ASAP so that he/she can be included in their class fun day shirts!
🌟 Did you know- 65 of our students have not placed their order for Fun Day shirts!? We want ALL students to be included!
🌟 Would you or someone you know like to sponsor a child’s shirt?
Message us and we can help! 💚
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWpEh61pLhngHWkxFa6A1j8BaKl_nebF8QU-jZR6SzZXvIDQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=113517647371585956312
**For laughs, listen to the voicemail version of this message!
No School on Tuesday 11/11 - Veteran's Day Holiday
Registration required by November 20th! ✅
Person County Schools is excited to host Rodney Poole from the NC Department of Public Safety’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission — a nationally recognized drug prevention educator with 14+ years of experience helping teens make healthy, informed choices.
Parents will walk away with real strategies for navigating:
✅ Peer pressure
✅ Underage drinking
✅ Substance use & prevention
✅ Talking with kids before problems begin
🍎 BONUS: Free cabinet locks provided by Insight Human Services to help families safely secure medications & alcohol!
📅 WHEN: Monday, November 24, 2025
🕕 TIME: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 WHERE: Person High School Media Center
👨👩👧👦 WHO: All Person County parents (childcare provided!)
🥤 REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED!
🔗 REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 20: bit.ly/3JzMNhg
📲 You may also register by scanning the QR code on the flyer!
Let’s work together to keep our children safe, supported, and informed. We hope to see you there!
🌟 Oak Lane Elementary Parent Survey: Social-Emotional Learning & Attitude Toward School
Dear Oak Lane Families,
We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Parent Survey about your child’s social-emotional learning (SEL) and overall attitude toward school. Your feedback is anonymous and will help us identify areas where we can grow as well as celebrate what’s working well!
At Oak Lane, we follow the PBIS framework, which stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports. This is a school-wide approach that helps us teach and encourage positive behaviors so every student can learn and grow in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
Our PBIS motto (Show us your PAWS) reminds students to:
Practice Kindness
Act Safely
Work Responsibly
Show Respect
Your responses will help us ensure that these values shine through in everything we do—inside and outside the classroom.
🕒 The survey should take just a few minutes to complete.
📋 All responses are confidential.
💡 Your input matters! It helps us better understand how students feel about school, their relationships, and their sense of belonging at Oak Lane.
Thank you for your partnership in helping us make Oak Lane a place where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to reach their fullest potential! Please complete a new form for each student you have at Oak Lane.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRYfrVQQgKBmV374eQaibKt-LGBNHXrLcR1aGseH4-v95UhA/viewform?usp=dialog
