Happy National School Lunch Week!

Update Regarding Tropical Storm Isaias (10/7 - 8pm Update) In consultation and coordination with Santa Rosa County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service in Mobile, Santa Rosa County District Schools is sharing the following important information regarding Tropical Storm Isaias. Out of an abundance of caution, and with the safety of our students, employees, and families as our highest priority, all Santa Rosa County District Schools and offices will be closed Thursday, October 8th, and Friday, October 9th. All school-sponsored activities, including athletic events, practices, clubs, meetings, and other extracurricular activities, are canceled for Thursday, October 8th, and Friday, October 9th. All district and school-sponsored activities scheduled for Saturday, October 10th, are also canceled. We understand that changes to school schedules can create challenges for our families, and we appreciate your patience, flexibility, and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community. The district will continue to monitor conditions and will communicate any additional updates through our official communication channels. Families and employees are encouraged to monitor district messages for the latest information. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we work together to keep our school community safe.

Join us for Military Mondays, each Monday (except for October 12th- Teacher Planning Day) this month.

Volunteer opportunity at Oriole Beach Elementary to partner with a classroom and read with students. The goal is to help foster a love for reading. Retired Readers are asked to commit to 1-2 hours a week listening to or reading with students. An approved volunteer application is required, along with attending our Volunteer Orientation on September 24th.

Interested? Fill out this form https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/d2krsFUuV2
or e-mail Ms. Thomin, Assistant Principal at thomins@santarosa.k12.fl.us

Please join us on Thursday, September 24th at 9:00 am in the OBE library. All volunteers will need to attend and learn about the school's code of conduct, policies, and procedures addressed by Administration and Guidance. PTO leadership will be there to present volunteer opportunities and current committee chair needs. If you have questions, please email: oriolebeachelementarypto@gmail.com

Join us Tuesday or Thursday this week for OBE PTO's Spirit Night at Pedros from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm. Be sure to put your receipt in the jar.

Save the dates for our upcoming SAC meetings this school year.

Save the date and join us for our annual Grandparent Night in the OBE library. This is a special event to come and read a book or play a game with a grandparent or special adult in our OBE students' lives.

Don't forget, tomorrow is Picture Day at OBE!

Mid-term grades are now available on FOCUS for 1st through 5th grade. Please log in to your Parent FOCUS and review your child's grades. We are halfway through the 9 weeks!

Courtesy post for our friends, Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office!

Free & Reduced Meal Application Portal Now Open The Free & Reduced Meal Application Portal is now open for the upcoming school year. Families who may qualify are encouraged to apply online through MySchoolApps. The application process is secure, convenient, and can be completed from any computer or mobile device. Please note: If you have already received an email or letter stating that your child is automatically eligible for free or reduced-price meals, you do not need to submit an application. For questions or assistance, please contact Heather Blades at bladesh@santarosa.k12.fl.us or 850-983-5150 ext. 4287. 👉 Apply online today: https://www.myschoolapps.com/

In honor of Labor Day, we will not have school on September 7th. We will see students back on Tuesday, September 8th.

Join us for our first Spirit Night at @Marco's Pizza on August 31st from 4 pm-8 pm. 15% of sales will be donated to @Oriole Beach Elementary PTO. Be sure to mention OBE PTO at checkout. Thank you for supporting our school!

Reminder- Friday (today) is the final day we will accept a temporary car rider tag. Starting Monday, all car riders must have an official OBE car rider tag. Please contact your child's teacher if you need a tag.

The deadline is approaching for our first volunteer application approval. If you'd like to volunteer at OBE, stop by our front office for an application and visit this link for more information.
https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/volunteer-information

OBE Class Shirts are on sale now! Order by August 21st. Class shirt color and logo color will vary based on your child's class shirt colors.
Order here- https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHW3OJWSY0456G_ZZ5WN63ZH0WOGGG

🚌 Confirm your child's bus number today! 🚌 🚍 Your Route to a Great First Day Starts Here! Bus Information Is Now Available.🚍 Santa Rosa District families, now is the time to verify your student's bus route, stop location, and pickup/drop-off times before the first day of school. Families have five convenient options to access transportation information: 📱 Option 1: Download the MyRide K-12 App ✅ Download MyRide K-12 from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. ✅ Create an account. ✅ Select Santa Rosa School District. ✅ Tap Add Student. ✅ Enter your child's Student ID (57#), grade, name, and school. ✅ Tap Add Student to complete setup. ✅ Repeat for additional students if needed. 🔗 Option 2: Access MyRide K-12 Online with an Account https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/ ✅ Create an account. ✅ Select Santa Rosa School District. ✅ Click Add Student. ✅ Enter your child's Student ID (57#), grade, name, and school. ✅ Click Add Student to complete setup. ✅ Repeat for additional students if needed. 🔗 Option 3: Access MyRide K-12 Online without an Account https://myridek12.tylerapp.com/transportationsearch?district=8b74b3ee-ff3f-45e0-83ed-94e122d88c59 ✅ Enter your child's address. ✅ Select your child's grade level. ✅ Select your child's program. ✅ Click Search. ✅ Scroll down to view AM and PM transportation information. 🖥️ Option 4: Check Your FOCUS Parent Portal ✅ Log in to your FOCUS Parent Portal account. ✅ Select the Transportation tab. 🚍 Option 5: Visit the Transportation Table Transportation staff will be available during Meet the Teacher and Supply Drop-Off events to assist families with routes, stops, and schedules before the first day of school. ❓Need Transportation Help? Submit a Transportation 411 ticket: 🔗 https://bit.ly/2627Transportation411 Please note: Transportation 411 tickets are for transportation questions only. This is not for transportation changes, and submissions are not forwarded to school sites. Thank you for helping us ensure a safe and successful start to the school year. We look forward to welcoming our students back soon! 🚍💙