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Oaktree Elementary School

Preparing Students for Life

Oaktree Observer ~ September 18

Posted Date: 09/18/26 (04:02 PM)


A sports team logo featuring a blue and gold Trojan helmet with the text 'MARTIANS' integrated into the crest, set against a black background.

Oaktree Observer

Oaktree Elementary School

September 18, 2026
A modern tan building featuring a distinct gabled entryway with decorative tile pillars under a partly cloudy sky.
 

Homecoming Spirit Week: September 28th-October 2nd!

A blue and gold Spirit Week schedule flyer featuring New York City imagery and daily themes from 9/28 to 10/2.
A graphic announcement for Oaktree Elementary stating a half day on October 2, 2026, dismissal at 12:00 pm, decorated with fall leaves and school spirit items.
 

PTO Skip The Line WINNER!

 

Safety First

Oaktree staff performed a safety drill this week in partnership with MedStar. Regular safety and response drills like this one are how we stay prepared — they ensure our team knows exactly what to do in an emergency, so our students and staff are always in good hands
People practice CPR and medical response techniques on a training mannequin in a school cafeteria.
People participate in a CPR training session on a school gym floor, practicing chest compressions on a mannequin.
 

Martian STRONG Shirt Contest

A flyer details the rules and information for the Oaktree Martian STRONG Shirt Contest sponsored by the Oaktree Student Council.

First Student Council Meeting!

A teacher stands in a brightly lit classroom while students sit at desks and on the floor, listening attentively.
A teacher in a red shirt speaks to a group of students sitting on the carpet and at desks in a brightly lit classroom.
 
A welcome announcement for Faith Canning, the new Literacy Specialist and MTSS Lead at Oaktree Elementary, featuring her photo and professional background.
A welcome announcement for Lauren Glinsky, the new Speech-Language Pathologist at Oaktree Elementary School, featuring her photo and professional background.
A welcome announcement for Ellie Winter, the new 3rd-grade teacher at Oaktree Elementary, featuring her photo and background biography.
 
Poster announcing 'Super Saver' and 'Deposit Day is Here!' for 2026-27 with a list of dates.
 
A promotional flyer for the Fact 810 Reads Mobile Monday event on September 21, 2026, featuring free books, food, and family resources.
A promotional flyer for "FACT 810 Reads Presents: Mobile Monday," featuring event details, sponsors, and community partners in Genesee County.
A promotional flyer for Brick Builder Club at Goodrich Middle School for ages 6-15, featuring a dark background decorated with colorful toy bricks.
 

Goodrich Martian PTO

The Martian PTO is always looking for people to get involved.

Please email the Martian PTO at Martianptoinc@gmail.com or visit the Martian PTO web page for more information.

The Martian PTO is also on Facebook: Martian PTO Facebook Page
Invitation to Martian PTO monthly meeting dates: September 17, 2026; January 21, 2027; May 20, 2027.
An informational flyer titled "Meet the Goodrich PTO 2026-2027" listing board members with their photos and roles.
Click for Martian PTO Spiritwear
 
A white sticky note pinned to a yellow background reads, "Reminder! Make sure your I-CHAT form is complete and on file!!"
Fill out your I-CHAT here!
 
An informational graphic announces the new ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps, showing the app icons and a phone display.
Reminder: Download the ParentSquare app, a district-wide communication tool, today.
Stay in the loop with ParentSquare!

Don’t check your email often? No problem. With ParentSquare, you choose how you get updates - text, app notifications, or email.

  • Easy sign-up
  • All-in-one communication
  • District-wide connection

Sign up today and never miss an important update again!

For more information visit here: https://www.goodrichschools.org/cms/One.aspx...
A graphic encourages connection with Oaktree Elementary on social media.
 
Breakfast & Lunch Menus Here!
 
The 2026-2027 district calendar for Goodrich Area Schools, featuring monthly calendars, building schedules, and important dates.
 

School Hours & Attendance

Oaktree's school hours are:
Full Day: 8:20am – 3:40pm, Half Day: 8:20am – 12:00pm.
Tardy: Students should be in their classroom ready to learn by 8:30. After 8:30, or if they miss the parent drop off line and are brought in the office for drop off, they are marked tardy.
Half Day (AM or PM Absence): Arrive after 9:15 or leave before 2:50. Please use the ParentVue app or call the attendance line to report your child’s absence. Parents will receive an automated phone call, text, and email if an absence is not verified to the office by 9:30am. After receiving these communications, please call the front office or attendance line or the absence will remain unverified.
Excused Medical Absence: In the case that your child missed school because they were under the care of a physician, please turn all doctor’s notes into the office within one week of their return to school.

Student Drop-Off Procedure

AM Student Drop-Off Procedure: All students are to be dropped off at our Parent Drop Off area beginning at 8:10. This is located at the far West End of the building. 
PM Student Drop-Off Procedure: All students being picked up after 3:00pm must be picked up from our West End of the building. Please park in the large parking lot, and enter through door 8. All parents arriving after 3:00 will be directed there.
 
A yellow poster with the word 'MARTIAN' and the acronym 'STRONG' listing positive values.

Oaktree Elementary School

District Mission Statement - Learners of all ages will develop the skills and habits they need to build emotionally and physically healthy lives while growing into caring, responsible adults.

District Vision Statement - Preparing Students for Life

Location: 7500 South Gale Road, Goodrich, MI 48438
Phone: 810-591-5200