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January 9, 2020News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Spanish Immersion Camp at OA: February Break & Spring Break!

Contact camp director & Oyster Librarian Laura Kleinmann at laura.kleinmann@k12.dc.gov

December 4, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

A FUN-tastic Games Night

Games Night Was a Blast! THANK YOU to everyone who attended game night! Hope you had a blast trying out different games! And THANKS …

November 19, 2019Newsby Catrin Morris

A Place for our Teachers

#OA Thankful: New Teachers Lounges Finally, our beloved : new vibrant and comfortable teachers lounges at both campuses. The OCC …

November 14, 2019Newsby Catrin Morris

Oyster-Adams Xmas Tree Sale!

Buy a gorgeous tree or wreath and raise money for our school! Sat/Sun 10am-5pm on Dec 7/8 and Dec 14/15! …

November 8, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Bilingual Book Fair – November 12-18

Nov. 12-15th: 8am – 8pmNov. 16th: 10am – 4pm Nov. 18th: 8am – 4pm Oyster Campus Special guests:Critterdude: 11/12 – 6:30 PMAuthor Laura Krauss …

November 8, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Holiday Gifts for Teachers and Staff: Rules & Regs

Many parents want to say thank you and wish the teachers and OA staff a wonderful, well-do eserved break this …

November 8, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Help Fellow OA Families with Gifts & Food Cards for the Holidays

As we approach winter break and plan our family travel and dinners- children get excited to share in gift giving …

October 30, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

O-A Candy Drive for Sick Kids

Oyster-Adams is participating in the Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation‘s 9th Annual Candy Drive, which collects Halloween candy from the area …

October 29, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

OA hosts 30 kids from Pamplona & Granada!

With a new school year, there are always a number of unfamiliar faces. And at Adams, there were 30 new …

October 29, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Advertise your business or service in the OA directory!

Last opportunity to advertise in our 2019-20 family directory!Our directory is an important resource AND a vital fundraiser for the …

October 29, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Halloween at Oyster-Adams!

Thursday, October 31st: Kindness Walk Thursday, October 31st Kindness Walk (around the neighborhood) 9 – 11am starts at Oyster campus Oyster …

October 29, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Day of the Dead

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican celebration to remember and honor the lives of loved ones we have lost. …

October 25, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby oysteradams

Celebrating Our Heritage

Hispanic Heritage Week was so much fun at the Oyster campus. Thank you to Sr. Solano and Sra. Reza for …

October 3, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Hispanic Heritage Month at Oyster-Adams!

Tuesday October 15th: LANGUAGE: To promote Spanish language, students will decorate t-shirts with the theme “Se Habla Español”. Students should …

October 3, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

La Noche – Hispanic Heritage Festival – is Friday Oct 18th!

Don’t forget that the Annual La Noche celebration is Friday, October 18th! The Hispanic Heritage Festival is fun for the …

Middle Schoolers: College Day is Coming Up!

Middle Schoolers: College Day is Coming Up!College day is coming soon! Vamos Tigres! This is a great opportunity for ALDEAs, our …

JOB OPENING- OCC Grant Writer

Our parent organization the OCC Needs a Grant writer! Grant Writer Responsibilities: The Grant Writer is a part time position …

September 29, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Update from the Climate March!

The group of parents of the OA environmental group (a voluntary club at OA) would like to thank all the …

Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Friday, October 11 from 12-7 pm at the Adams campus. For the first quarter, …

September 23, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Bring Food for the Teachers on Parent Teacher Conference Day (Oct 11)

Show Teachers How Much we Appreciate Them! Parent-Teacher conferences are October 11. It’s an Oyster-Adams tradition that families bring in …

Art clubs & Activities -Adams Campus

from Sra Palacios Art Club -4th & 5th Grades This fall I will offer art club for 4th and 5th …

September 18, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Join OA Families at the Global Climate Strike this Friday, Sept 20th

A group of OA families is planning to attend the climate march on Friday. This is a voluntary group, independent …

September 9, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Hugs, fist-bumps and handshakes

by Lisa Jordan Woodfield Did you know that at Oyster, every child in every class gets to decide how they …

September 6, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Can you host a Grade-Level Social?

Can you host a Grade-Level Social?This year, to create community between fellow OA families, we are asking that each grade …

September 6, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Congrats to OA Student in National STEM Contest!

Oyster-Adams is thrilled to announce that 7th grader Maxwell Scott has been selected as a semi-finalist in the nation’s premier …

PLEASE READ: and Share with Caregivers & Nannies

After school, OCA (aftercare) groups convene in the gym. Children not enrolled in OCAafter care, enrichment classes or tutoring must leave campus at 3:15. (If they want to …

August 22, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Bilingual Staff & Programming Costs More. We need your Support

Please make your OCC Annual Fund payment today! Parent donations cover these costs. That means 12 extra instructional aides. MAKE …

Please welcome new Spanish Language and Culture Assistant from Spain!

Please welcome new Spanish Language and Culture Assistant from Spain! We would like to introduce an exciting new collaboration through …

August 22, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby Catrin Morris

Teachers get Mindful!

Thanks to contributions from our families, Oyster-Adams teachers spent their professional development day in mindful, creative postures. The program Breath …

August 5, 2019News, Oyster-Adams Schoolby oysteradams

Register Now for OCA 2019-2020

Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open. The aftercare offices will be closed August 9 to August 23, Registrations will resume August 26. If you …