The Board of Trustees of the Oak Park Unified School District is in the process of conducting a Superintendent Search for purposes of hiring the District’s next Superintendent. Please check this webpage for ongoing updates and important announcements regarding this process.
A year into the COIVD-19 pandemic it is safe to say that daily life has significantly shifted for us all. However, it is possible that our youngest students have endured the most complex transitions. The pandemic has created blurred lines between school, friendships, and home life. It is normal to feel bored, and to long for pre-pandemic days. This webinar will explore the normalcy of the new normal, and touch on coping strategies to support young students during these challenging times. Presented by Annabelle Wiviotti, MFT. Join us at www.opusd.org/WellnessWebinar
The DOC application for 2021-2022 is now closed. Click here for more information about the program.
Parent in need of Tech Assistance? Check out the Tech Help 4 Parents website for office hours, quick guides, videos, and tech resources. www.opusd.org/techhelp4parents
If you are an Oak Park resident with a new student coming to Red Oak for the 2020-21 school year, please click here for more information.
The OPUSD K-5 gender diversity lessons aim to create a safe and supportive climate for everyone, while striving to decrease bullying and harassment. Click for more information and lesson plans.
At OPUSD, we are proud to lead the way in redefining expectations for school food. We believe it is our responsibility to serve our students food that nourishes the body, respects the environment, and supports the local community. Our meals are scratch-cooked in our own cafeterias using whole, minimally processed ingredients that are carefully selected to meet our high quality standards. Click here for the current Lunch Menus.
The Oak Park Education Foundation (OPEF) is an organization with the purpose of providing additional private funding in support of Oak Park Schools. It raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to support our schools. Additionally, each school has a Parent Teacher Organization and Oak Park High School has several booster clubs that support athletic teams, music, and the performing arts. Click here to learn more about these organizations.
Emerging next generation curriculum is different from traditional textbook based curriculum by emphasizing collaborative learning experiences,
The registration window for 2019-2020 is now open. Please register no later than June 30, 2019 to secure a spot in the program. Visit our program website for details.
#OakParkConnects is a new website provided by our district. It allows parents and students to access community mental health resources, scheduled counseling programs and support for dealing with traumatic events.
It is with great excitement that I welcome you to our Red Oak Elementary School family and to another amazing school year! I am very excited to be your principal of Red Oak Elementary School. It is my distinct honor and privilege to lead a school with such a rich tradition of excellence. I so look forward to working with each student and family as partners in learning.
Along with teachers and support staff, we will continue to work hard to ensure each student reaches their individual potential while becoming compassionate and creative global citizens of the 21st century in a safe, nurturing environment.
Our learning community here at Red Oak is a true partnership and we invite all of our families to take part in our school and PFA events. There are many opportunities available such as volunteering in classrooms, field trips, and special events. Along with fun school-wide events, we encourage you to participate in activities such as our yearly Jog-A-thon, Bowling Night, Fall dance, and Spring event. For more information about our fabulous Red Oak PFA visit here. You are welcome to all of our events and I invite you to join in all the fun happening at Red Oak Elementary!
Please feel free to visit the Oak Park Unified School District website www.oakparkusd.org/roes for more information about all of our programs or reach out and contact us at (818) 707-7972 or directly by email slafrenz@opusd.org. Also, our School Handbook contains information we hope you will find useful. Please take a moment to review this handbook so you become familiar with our programs and practices.
On behalf of our community of students, parents, and staff, I welcome you to another amazing year of doing great things for our kids at Red Oak Elementary School!
Warmly,
Stacy La Frenz
Principal
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6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting
6:00 PM Board of Education Meeting