Oak Chan

Elementary SchoolHome of the Dragons

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District fosters the

safety, success, and wellness of all students by creating a positive school

culture and celebrating the power of diversity and differences. Our schools,

students, families, and employees will treat each other with respect, and

refuse to tolerate behavior that causes harm. Hateful and discriminatory

actions or words – which target a person’s actual or perceived race, ethnicity,

culture, heritage, gender, sex, sexual orientation, immigration status,

socioeconomic status, physical/mental attributes, or religious beliefs or

practices - will not be tolerated in our school communities.

Oak Chan Elementary School

Our vision is to engage, inspire, and empower a community of caring learners in critical thinking, collaborating, problem-solving, innovating, and preparing for college and career readiness.

Our mission is to provide a well-rounded education for all students (academically, emotionally, and behaviorally) through clearly defined standards and high expectations. This will be achieved by:

• Learning through a unique, experiential, hands-on, and collaborative process;

• Inspiring creative, critical, and analytical thinking;

• Providing a rigorous and technologically enhanced curriculum;

• Creating educational opportunities for students that will broaden their experience and meet future school and work force needs;

• Assisting our children to become globally competitive in the world economy;

• Supporting school-wide Science, Technology, Engineering Arts and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) enrichment;

• Utilizing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS): an approach for teaching children appropriate behavior and providing the supports necessary to sustain that behavior;

• Encouraging parents and community partners to be involved through our PTO (Parent Teacher Organization), School Site Council, and classroom/site volunteer program.

Mrs. Kat Bahry, is National Board Certified, and has been working for the FCUSD for 22 years. She holds a

BA and MS in Criminal Justice and a MA in Education in Instruction and Curriculum as well as various

professional certificates. Taking on leadership roles within the district has paved the way for Mrs. Bahry to

become a member of many prestigious organizations such as the Teaching American History Grant, Folsom-

Cordova Writing Project Inquiry Group, and Trainers of BEST. Mrs. Bahry created the district’s Opportunity

Program that services those students facing academic and behavioral challenges. Folsom Chamber of

Commerce recognized her as the 2018 Educator of the Year. As 2019 site Support Person of the Year, thrice

named site and 2013 FCUSD’s Teacher of the Year, she has worn many hats from lead teacher to advisor for

several after school clubs and events and has been an instructor with the CSUS Academic Talent Search. As a

former professional entertainer with theatre companies such as Sacramento Music Circus, Mrs. Bahry

continues to teach, choreograph and perform throughout the greater Sacramento area.

Check-out Mrs. Bahry’s Virtual Office

Oak Chan Webpage under Principal’s Corner

Click on various items in the office for links to fun information.

On the Horizon….Bahry Boogie

Our Outstanding Oak Chan Community

• 405 Oak Chan Students

• Supportive Families

• Community Partnerships

• 50+ Staff Members

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20-21 Theme:

“Connected We are Whether Near or Far”

The Three Rs

❏Relationships

❏Routine

❏Resilience

Mascot: Dragon (Chanler)

Colors: Green and Yellow

PBISPositive Behavioral

Interventions and Supports

• Safe

• Kind

•On Task

•Responsible

•Respectful

Incentives

Dragon Dollars

Dazzling Dragon Class Awards

Book Vending Machine Coins

SKORR Character Awards

Kindness Catcher

Excellent and Perfect Attendance Awards

Principal’s Reading and Math Challenges

Distance Learning Schedules

KINDERGARTEN

Teacher Instruction : 8:25am - 11:00am

Lunch : 11:00am - 12:30pm

Independent Work : 12:30pm - 1:10pm

1st - 3rd GRADES

Teacher Instruction : 8:25am - 11:20am

Lunch : 11:20am - 1:00pm

Independent Work : 1:00pm - 2:00pm

4TH & 5TH GRADES

Teacher Instruction : 8:25am - 11:45am

Lunch : 11:45am - 1:00pm

Independent Work : 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Each OC teacher has their own unique way of connecting with

students, presenting information, and covering the standards. Similar

to in-person instruction, there will be similarities and differences in

regards to content, assignments, activities, and schedules. While each

grade level team consistently collaborates with one another, there

are varied circumstances that prohibit identical lesson plans. Our

teachers will be instituting what they believe to be the best for your

child(ren).

Synchronous time may be a mix of live interaction,

recorded instruction, small groups, and independent work.

❏ Grading and work completion are taking place during Distance

Learning

❏ Attendance: Daily participation is required

❏ Parent Communication: Please try to avoid disrupting the

teacher with questions during instructional time (synchronous).

Use the asynchronous time (1:00-2:00pm) to communicate with

the teacher.

❏ It is imperative to protect the safety and confidentiality of our

students and staff. Parents and students are not permitted to

photograph or record during online instruction.

❏ Please review the OCE Online Learning Expectations for

students on next slide

While at school or home

OC Dragons are always SKORR

Problem Solving Skills: How to DEBUG your Conflicts

Step 1: Ignore the behavior of whoever is bothering you. Step 2: Walk away from the person who is bothering you.

Step 3: Talk friendly to the person who is bothering you. Step 4: Talk firmly to the person who is bothering you. Example – “Will you please stop ________ to me.” Example – “Stop ___________ to me. It hurts my feelings.”

Step 5: Tell an adult

Safe

Peaceful Learning Space

Kind

Magnificent Manners

On Task

Be in the Moment

Responsible

Incredibly Independent

Respectful

Golden Rule

Find a quiet

place to be

your learning

space

Keep non-

school items

away from

your learning

area

We love pets too, but your learning space is

for YOU!

Use your OC

Chromebook

device only for

school

Chat

Responsibly

Raise your hand

to speak

Be considerate,

take turns, and

work as a team

Kindness starts

with you

Mute

yourself when

your teacher

or another

student is

talking

Be focused

Be attentive

Be an active

participant

Be On Time

Log on with your real

name, a few minutes

before class starts

Be Prepared

Device is charged,

Camera is on,

Headphones ready

Treat school

materials with

care

Wear

appropriate

clothing

Sit up straight

Be in camera

view

Speak clearly

and look at

screen when

talking

Stay on topic

Only type

appropriate

and on-topic

comments

❏ Set a positive tone

❏ Get a good night’s rest

❏Have a quiet learning space with materials ready to go

❏ Treat Distance Learning time as meeting in person

❏ Limit screen time outside of distance learning

❏ Enjoy learning together (as stress-free as possible)

❏ Read to/with your child

❏ Talk to your child

❏ Praise effort and encourage risk-taking

Visiting Oak Chan

COVID-19 Protocols

❏ Social distancing & masks required

❏Drop box located outside the office

❏ Before coming to the office, please self-screen for

potential illnesses

❏ Only staff members allowed on the main campus

Materials Exchange

❏ Fridays will be our regular materials exchange day

❏ Drop off student work, pick up new materials

❏ Drop off in Teacher Crate, Pick-ups on lunch table

❏ Pick up between 7:00am-4:00pm, self-serve model

❏Everyone is expected to read and understand the Student/Parent Handbook.

❏Suspensions and expulsions are covered in the handbook

❏Please review handbook with your child(ren)

❏Note: An addendum is included in the Handbook to reflect the shift to Distance Learning

You will find important information on our OC website, specifically on the Dragon Rally Hub

https://www.fcusd.org/oce

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

The Oak Chan PTO through fundraising, social events, and support of student programs provides a valuable service to our school and community.

We encourage you to join and stay informed on what your PTO does. PTO meetings are the first Wednesday of each month; all parents are welcome

to attend. Newsletters and events will be posted on the Oak Chan website. For additional information please contact our PTO President at

oakchanpto@gmail.com.

2020 – 2021

Executive Board

Secretary President Treasurer Financial-Secretary

Melissa Larson Kim Jones Aletha Bowman Rosie Brito

Vice President of Communications Vice President of Enrichment

Avi Shalom Sharon Costa

Vice President of Events Vice President of Fundraising

Kathy Wright Ricky O’Neal

Vice President of Operations Vice President of Membership/Room Parent Coordinator

Lindsay Pangburn Elisha Torento

Teacher Liaisons

Melissa Wolking

Susan Woodman

● Why we’re asking for meal

applications: Our school could

receive more funding for needed

resources.

● Don’t think you’ll use meals?

That’s OK! Apply anyway: Variety

of benefits.

● Easy, online & private.

● Eligibility, application:

www.fcusd.org/mealapps

● Video advertisement

Bag Lunches served Daily 11:30am to 1:00pm