Reading is so important, and has a lot of benefits! It can boost memory, improve empathy, and more! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
Happy Easter to those who celebrate! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
Our 2025 I-Ready March Madness winners got a pizza party on Thursday, for passing the most amount of I-Ready lessons in the school! Great working team!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
🗓️ Reminder: No school tomorrow, Friday, April 18, 2025.
All D3 schools and the District Office will be CLOSED.
Readers are leaders! There are so many benefits to children listening to their adults reading to them. It helps to foster a positive relationship with reading! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
Readers are leaders, and our Oak Crest staff embodies that daily! Here are some of our staff's current reads! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Winigers class are learning about plants! They planted grass seeds, and they will watch as their seeds sprout roots! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Illinois Department of Family and Children Services is a great resource to learn more about prevention. #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
📢 Available to NEW KINDERGARTNERS, the Dual Language program is designed to support students of all language backgrounds. Whether your child is a native English speaker, Spanish speaker, or bilingual already, they’ll thrive in a nurturing, multicultural environment. 👩🏫🏫 From building strong academic foundations to developing cultural awareness, our students are learning so much more than just language—they’re gaining skills that last a lifetime! 💬📚🌐
Learn more about the benefits of the Dual Language Program by attending our next Parent Information Session on Thursday, April 17, at 10 a.m. at Howe School or contacting Lissette Brito at lbrito@bpd3.org.
Today we had our PBIS assembly! We went over rules and expectations, crowned our March students of the month and our I-Ready March madness winners! Then we ended with a Simon says competition! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Last week, students stayed after school for our annual Fun Friday! Students enjoyed playing games, watching movies, eating snacks, and having fun with their friends! Students and staff had so much fun! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
One of the many apps that students use at Oak Crest is called Epic! It's an amazing app that has books for all readers that all students can use to read! They have audiobooks, and quizzes to go along with most books! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Reminder: Registration for next year is open! Please see your email for your SNAPCODE to get started!
This week is National Assistant Principals Appreciation week! Oak Crest is so lucky to have Mrs. Berry as our amazing assistant principal! Thank you for all you do for Oak Crest Mrs. Berry! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
Students in Mrs. Reese's and Ms. Redding's class painted an amazing April showers craft! Students loved creating this! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
One of our school bulletin boards, displays how Oak Crest believes in a full spectrum of possibilities for all students! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #BuzzingatOakCrest
Our 2nd and 3rd grade students performed for the school today! They did an amazing job!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
Register for Kindergarten Countdown Camp — FREE SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM offered by UNITED WAY Lake County for children entering kindergarten in fall 2025 who have limited preschool experience. Students will learn key readiness skills, prepare socially and emotionally, and adjust to the classroom setting.
To learn more and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/2025KCC
Please note that students must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year to participate.
Today is Para Professional Appreciation Day! Oak Crest could not function without our amazing para professionals! Thank you for all you do!!! #learnleadsucceedbpd3 #OCBees
