I would like to
welcome everyone back for the 2011-12 school-year. All of our school
sites have been busy in preparation for the arrival of students. The
maintenance staff in particular, has done an outstanding job deep
cleaning campuses and concluding various renovation projects. Parents and guardians can
help with a smooth opening of school by sending in all enrollment
forms and proof of the Tdap booster shot with their students on the
first day of school. Students at Oakdale High that plan to play a
fall sport should also have proof of insurance and a successful
physical exam.
At the District
level, we are currently forming several committees to help improve
our educational product for the upcoming year. Two that the
community at large may be interested in are the Facilities Committee
and Oakdale Community Education Council (OCEC). The Facilities
Committee will be visiting all of the OJUSD properties and
prioritizing future District facility projects based on the visits
and identified student needs. The OCEC will be busy reviewing and
revising the District Operational Plan. The OCEC will also provide
the School Board with recommendations for the District’s Core Values
and Mission Statement. All of this work will be done in preparation
for a new Strategic Plan that will be developed at the conclusion of
the revised three-year Operational Plan. Anyone interested in
serving on either of these committees can contact Debbie
Galvan-Benbow at the District Office.
Please be reminded
that as school starts, many students will be walking and riding
bikes to school. Our streets will be very busy during school hours
in the morning and afternoon. I encourage everyone to take extra
caution at intersections, crosswalks and bus stops. Let us all get
to and from school safely!
The OJUSD has
planned for another highly successful year for our students and
staff. We are always striving for ways to improve and provide
relevance for the education that is imparted to our students. If you
have any suggestions or questions in regards to our educational
process, please do not hesitate to contact me. Again, welcome back
and I wish everyone a productive and prosperous 2011-12 school year.
Sincerely,
Marc Malone
Superintendent
