📢 Parents, please take note!
Testing season is here at Oak Park Elementary 🐯✏️
🚫 Our campus will be closed to visitors on testing days.
🚫 No parent lunches during testing days.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we help our Tigers do their very best! ❤️📚
🐝 Spelling Bee Champions! 🐝
We are proud to announce our Spelling Bee Winner, Angel, and our Runner-Up, Zachariah! Your hard work, focus, and perseverance were on full display—well done! 🌟
A heartfelt thank you to our sponsor, Ms. Morris, for supporting this event and our students.
We also extend a big thank you to our pronouncer, Mrs. Baros, and judges, Ms.Esparza, Dr. Mendoza, and Mr. Morris, for volunteering their time and expertise to help make our Spelling Bee a success. We truly appreciate you! 👏
🔬✨ STEM Night is Coming! ✨🤖
📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Join us for an exciting evening where students bring STEM to life! 🚀
Experience hands-on learning through:
🤖 Robotics
💡 Micro projects
💻 Coding challenges
🧠 Real-world problem solving
🔧 Interactive demonstrations
This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to see creativity, innovation, and learning in action!
📍 We can’t wait to see you there!
📅 Thursday, January 15, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Join us for an exciting evening where students bring STEM to life! 🚀
Experience hands-on learning through:
🤖 Robotics
💡 Micro projects
💻 Coding challenges
🧠 Real-world problem solving
🔧 Interactive demonstrations
This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to see creativity, innovation, and learning in action!
📍 We can’t wait to see you there!
We are proud to recognize the following students for earning the Trekking to the Summit Award after completing 100% of PLP No. 1 in all four language domains—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—using Summit K-12.
A special thank you to our amazing grannies who worked behind the scenes wrapping all the presents. Your time, love, and helping hands made everything extra special. 💝🎁
🎄🎁 A huge THANK YOU to Mr. De Los Santos with L&F! 🎁🎄
We are so grateful for your generosity in providing our students with Christmas presents. You helped bring so many smiles and made this holiday season extra special for our kids. 💖
Thank you for supporting our students and spreading joy in our school community! ✨
Today our Tigers had a very special visit from Nate’s Next Kid Up! 🐯💙
Each of our students received a gift from Nate and his amazing friends. Thank you, Nate’s Next Kid Up, for spreading joy and visiting Oak Park — it truly made our day! 🎁✨
🎉 Congratulations to our amazing 4th grade students for winning the campus science fair and advancing to the Coastal Bend Regional Level! 🧪✨
This was truly a class effort, and we are so proud of how they represented our school. Way to go! 👏
🎄✨ Our December PTA meeting got off to a festive start! Our talented 3rd and 4th graders filled the room with holiday cheer, singing their favorite Christmas songs. So proud of these little performers spreading joy! 🎶❤️
🎉 We are excited to share some wonderful news! 🎉
Mrs. Ardoin was blessed to receive a grant from the Corpus Christi Education Foundation, along with support from Coastal Life Credit Union, H-E-B, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Valero, and other generous community partners. 📚✨
This grant will help our students grow from picture books to chapter books, building confidence and a lifelong love of reading. 💙💛
We are so grateful for the support poured into our school and our young readers! 🌟
Mrs. Ardoin was blessed to receive a grant from the Corpus Christi Education Foundation, along with support from Coastal Life Credit Union, H-E-B, Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, Valero, and other generous community partners. 📚✨
This grant will help our students grow from picture books to chapter books, building confidence and a lifelong love of reading. 💙💛
We are so grateful for the support poured into our school and our young readers! 🌟
🏫✨ Important Reminder
With all the fun events and schedule shifts happening this month, our campus will be closed Dec. 8–19.
This means no parent lunches during these dates.
We appreciate your flexibility and can’t wait to welcome families back in January! 💛❄️
With all the fun events and schedule shifts happening this month, our campus will be closed Dec. 8–19.
This means no parent lunches during these dates.
We appreciate your flexibility and can’t wait to welcome families back in January! 💛❄️
🎉 PTA Meeting – Thursday, December 4th! 🎉
Join us for a special evening featuring 3rd & 4th Grade Performances! 🎶✨
Teachers will share more details about performance times and any required attire, so keep an eye out for their messages.
Come support our students and enjoy a fun, musical night! 🎤🎹💖
Join us for a special evening featuring 3rd & 4th Grade Performances! 🎶✨
Teachers will share more details about performance times and any required attire, so keep an eye out for their messages.
Come support our students and enjoy a fun, musical night! 🎤🎹💖
Tiger Families, Please take a look at our Family/Events Calendar. We have several events happening this month!
🎄✨ 12 Days of Christmas Dress-Up Days! ✨🎄
Get into the holiday spirit! Our 12 Days of Christmas Dress-Up Days are here, and participation is completely optional. You can dress up all 12 days or pick and choose your favorites—let’s make this holiday season fun, festive, and full of cheer!
🎉 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Montez! 🎉
Mrs. Montez is truly deserving of this honor because of her passion for teaching, dedication to her students, and unwavering commitment to creating a positive, inspiring learning environment. She goes above and beyond every day to ensure that each child feels valued, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Her creativity, patience, and genuine care make a lasting impact on our school community, and we are so grateful to have her leading the way in education! 💛📚
📣 Save the Date! 🎉
Our Multimedia Fair is coming soon, showcasing the amazing and original digital creations of our students from PK–12th grade! 💻🎨🎬
👉 Check out your child’s Canvas for all the details, categories, and how they can participate.
📅 Deadline to submit projects: January 8, 2025
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ardoin, School Librarian.
✨ We can’t wait to see the creativity our students bring to life!
Our Multimedia Fair is coming soon, showcasing the amazing and original digital creations of our students from PK–12th grade! 💻🎨🎬
👉 Check out your child’s Canvas for all the details, categories, and how they can participate.
📅 Deadline to submit projects: January 8, 2025
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ardoin, School Librarian.
✨ We can’t wait to see the creativity our students bring to life!
📸 Oak Park Picture Day is Monday, August 25, 2025!
No need to send money—proofs will be sent home with details on how to order your child’s photos.
👕 Picture Day Attire Tips:
✔️ Choose colors that complement your child
✔️ Solid colors & small patterns work best
❌ Avoid large images and logos
Let’s get ready to capture those back-to-school smiles! 😊
No need to send money—proofs will be sent home with details on how to order your child’s photos.
👕 Picture Day Attire Tips:
✔️ Choose colors that complement your child
✔️ Solid colors & small patterns work best
❌ Avoid large images and logos
Let’s get ready to capture those back-to-school smiles! 😊
📢 Join the Oak Park PTA – Make a Difference! 🏫💙
Want to stay involved, support your child’s education, and help build a stronger school community? The PTA is the place for you!
✨ Whether you have a little time or a lot, your voice and support matter.
✅ Get connected
✅ Stay informed
✅ Support students and teachers
👉 Join today at joinpta.org
🟢 Or send $8 via Cash App to $OakParkPTA
💬 If paying by Cash App, please include your name and your student’s name to receive proper credit.
Let’s work together to make this school year amazing! 💪
Want to stay involved, support your child’s education, and help build a stronger school community? The PTA is the place for you!
✨ Whether you have a little time or a lot, your voice and support matter.
✅ Get connected
✅ Stay informed
✅ Support students and teachers
👉 Join today at joinpta.org
🟢 Or send $8 via Cash App to $OakParkPTA
💬 If paying by Cash App, please include your name and your student’s name to receive proper credit.
Let’s work together to make this school year amazing! 💪
📣 We Need Volunteers! 💙✨
Want to make a difference at our school? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help out!
✅ Start by visiting ccisd.us
➡️ Go to Human Resources > CCISD Volunteers
📝 Complete the background check application
Once you're approved, you’ll get an email — and don’t forget to give the school a call when you do!
Thanks for supporting our students and staff!
Want to make a difference at our school? We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help out!
✅ Start by visiting ccisd.us
➡️ Go to Human Resources > CCISD Volunteers
📝 Complete the background check application
Once you're approved, you’ll get an email — and don’t forget to give the school a call when you do!
Thanks for supporting our students and staff!
💻✨ Protect Your Child’s Chromebook for Just $15! ✨💻
Accidents happen — be prepared! Our Student Device Protection Plan covers repair or replacement costs in case of accidental damage, loss, or theft.
📅 Coverage lasts all school year!
🔗 Purchase now through the Tiger Webstore or scan the QR code in the flyer!
https://oakpark-es.myschoolcentral.com/(S(03i1dzbg0e5y2uxvfuhqqmce))/Index.aspx#/
-Click on Technology Equipment
-Tech Equipment Insurance
-On the drop-down menu, select Disc Qualify
Accidents happen — be prepared! Our Student Device Protection Plan covers repair or replacement costs in case of accidental damage, loss, or theft.
📅 Coverage lasts all school year!
🔗 Purchase now through the Tiger Webstore or scan the QR code in the flyer!
https://oakpark-es.myschoolcentral.com/(S(03i1dzbg0e5y2uxvfuhqqmce))/Index.aspx#/
-Click on Technology Equipment
-Tech Equipment Insurance
-On the drop-down menu, select Disc Qualify
