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/

Walk and Roll To School! October 18th. Use crosswalks. Make eye contact. Wear a helmet. Bike on the right. Use a safe route. Go with a buddy.

GES School Site Council Meeting. October 19 @ 3:00pm in the Parent Room.

You are invited to ELAC meeting!
Thursday 10/26 8:45-9:45am in the Parent Liaison Room
Welcome and Introductions
What is ELAC?
What is ELPAC?
What are the levels of English Language
proficiency?
What supports are in place to improve English
Language proficiency?
How is an English Learner reclassified?
Why is attendance important?
How can I help?

Cookie Dough Pick Up 9/21/23 from 11:00am-2:00pm & 4:00pm-7:00pm

