OAA ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Join us for a heartwarming holiday celebration at our school's Christmas program, "The Gift Money Can't Buy."

The Details:

• Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

• Time: 6:00pm

• Location: First SDA Church | 1303 Evangel Drive Huntsville, AL 35816

It is our hope that you will immerse yourself in enchanting tale showcasing the true spirit of the season. Teachers and students have poured their creativity and talent into this heartwarming production, and we invite all students, parents, and community members to join us!

We hope to see you there!

*Note to Parents: All students are asked to wear red, white or black for the Christmas program*

9-12 HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT

The OAA Student Association (OAASA) will sponsor a movie night for grades 9-10.

The Details:

Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: OAA Gymnasium

Cost: Free

To ensure that everything runs smoothly we are requesting for high school parents to serve as chaperones for the movie night. 

As a reminder, the OAA dress code is required. NO PAJAMAS of any kind are permitted.

Thanks! 

K-8 CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT

The Oakwood Elementary and Middle Student Association (OEMSA) will host a Christmas movie night for the K-8 student body.

The Details:

Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023

Time: 5-7pm 

Cost: $5/ person

We hope to see you there! 

CREATIVE BIRD HOUSES

Middle school students, engaged in our 4-H club, delved into woodworking and their creativity by crafting beautiful bird houses. The 4-H club is a youth organization focusing on "head, heart, hands, and health" while empowering students to explore various interests, from agriculture to arts and beyond, fostering leadership and life skills.

Through this hands-on project, students gained a deeper understanding of environmental stewardship, providing safe havens for feathered friends while nurturing a love for nature and hands-on learning. The birdhouses stand as proud symbols of their dedication, creativity, and commitment to both wildlife conservation and personal growth within our 4-H community. 

FROG CARE CENTER 

The 1st-grade class has taken their science curriculum on the human body to a whole new level with an immersive and creative hospital theme in their classroom. This exciting exploration allowed for their classroom to be transformed into a bustling medical center, complete with various medical materials and equipment thoughtfully brought in to simulate a real hospital setting.

Students were thrilled to engage in hands-on learning, utilizing stethoscopes, bandages, and even x-ray film with a diagnostic display to deepen their understanding of the human body's inner workings. The innovative twist? Students were encouraged to bring their beloved stuffed animals from home to play the role of patients! This ingenious approach sparked enthusiasm and nurtured empathy as the young caretakers took on the roles of doctors, nurses, receptionist, and caregivers, fostering a delightful and educational experience that merged science education with imaginative play.

The Fascinating Realm of Polynomial Functions

Our Pre-Calculus students are diving into polynomial functions, exploring the intricate world of higher-degree equations. With an array of mathematical tools, they're dissecting these functions, understanding their behavior, roots, and end behaviors. Through rigorous problem-solving and critical thinking, they're honing their skills in factoring, finding zeros, and analyzing the fundamental characteristics of these functions!

2023-2024 YEARBOOK ADS

It's time to purchase your Yearbook Tribute Ads for your student or graduating Kindergarteners, Eighth Graders, and High School Seniors!  The Deadline is March 1, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  To purchase your ads go to www.yearbookforever.com and type in our school name: Oakwood Adventist Academy.   

Business ads are also being accepted at www.yearbookforever.com. All information must be submitted by March 1, 2024 at 5:00 pm. 

Blessings - OAA Yearbook Staff

For the safety of you, your child(ren), the OAA volunteers, safety patrols and staff, please be reminded of the following:

GENERAL RULES:

• Children should enter and exit the vehicle from the right side only.

• Only allow your child to exit your car on the sidewalk.

• Drive slowly while on campus, especially during drop-off/pick-up.

• All cars move together "One Band, One Sound" [this is for the safety of your child(ren) + all children of Oakwood Adventist Academy]

MORNING SPECIFIC RULES:

• Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 7:55 a.m. Students may not enter the building until 7:30 a.m. Oakwood Adventist Academy is not responsible for their safety before that time. Please do not leave them unaccompanied outside of the school building.

• Safety patrols are here to assist your children out of the car and to class. If you need to speak to a teacher, please schedule a conference. 

• If you are not at the drop-off zone in front of the school, your children should not exit.

• Children should be ready to exit the vehicle when they arrive at the drop-off zone. Please don’t wait to put sneakers on and collect your school supplies when you pull up to the drop-off zone.

• Do not begin to pull away from the car line until all children are safely on the other side of the barrier.

• If the 8:00 a.m. bell rings, your child is tardy and you MUST sign them in at the front desk.

AFTERNOON SPECIFIC RULES:

• K-8 ||| Pick-up now begins at 3:05 p.m. and ends at 3:45 p.m., M-TH AND begins at 2:05 p.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. on Friday

• 9-12 ||| Pick-up begins at 3:30 p.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m., M-TH AND begins at 2:30 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. on Friday

• OAA car tags are preferred to be hanging from the rear view mirror. Bare minimum they must be placed on the driver side of the dashboard.

• Students may NOT walk to the parking lot at any time unless accompanied by an OAA staff member.

• Please refrain from talking with the teachers during pick-up, as this distracts them from ensuring the safety of all children.

AFTERNOON SPECIFIC PROCESS:

• Cars arrive and we group names based on arrival for calling students to line up for dismissal.

• Cars make their way to the front of the building (8 cars at a time)

• Students are dismissed to their car based on how they were grouped.

• Once the sidewalk is clear and all students are loaded, the group at the sidewalk departs so that the next group of 8 cars can arrive to the front of the building. 

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***Please do NOT drive around pass the old high school building/the Anna Knight building to cut the line. When you cut the line, it prolongs the car line process for everyone as the names and numbers get thrown off.***

OAA HandS welcomes parent participation in support of our OAA school programs (grades K-6, 7-8, 9-12). We promote a positive and beneficial partnership with OAA Administration and Teachers. Research indicates many positive outcomes for children when parents volunteer and actively participate in their child’s school.

Follow these simple steps to become a successful OAA In-School Volunteer:

Step 1. Fill out this Google survey form to submit your name for service as an OAA volunteer.

Step 2. Complete the mandatory South Central Conference risk assessment. The link to begin the risk assessment can be found in the Google survey form.

Please use the following for the assessment:

Union: Southern Union

Conference: South Central

Step 3. You will be contacted by the OAA HandS Parent Coordinators for final review:

Parent Coordinator: Tawnya Laughinghouse (tpl3222@gmail.com)

Asst. Parent Coordinator (K-6): Shantel Wise

Asst. Parent Coordinator (7-8): Charmaine Woode

Asst. Parent Coordinator (9-12): Tarshall Dublin

OAA HandS and OAA Administration believe that volunteering and visiting within the school building is a privilege. As part of a team supporting student success, you are very important to OAA as a school volunteer.

These volunteer guidelines are established for the benefit of our children, whose needs are our highest

priority.

Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms as this is another amazing way for us to stay connected for latest news and updates!

We also encourage you to use our hashtags when showing your Mustang pride so that we can repost you on our pages!

#letsgomustangs #gooaa #oaainmydna #oaamustangs