Happy Friday, Rockets! š
šļø Monday, February 23rd classes shopping:
Taylor (KG)
Isaacs (1st)
Damonte (2nd)
Coy (3rd)
Runion (4th)
Students may shop with:
šµ Cash
āļø Check (made out to Ockerman Elementary School)
š³ eWallet ā https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ockermanelementaryschool
We are so grateful for your support! š
Students who ride bus 44 will arrive home late on bus 58.
Leslie plays a vital role in supporting our students and families by connecting them with resources, providing compassionate guidance, and helping remove barriers so every child can succeed. Her dedication, kindness, and commitment make a meaningful difference in our school community each and every day.
Please join us in thanking Leslie Harney for all she does to support our students, families, and staff. We are truly grateful for you!
Individual AND class photos will be taken on the 3rd. No ordering forms are send home prior to picture day. You will be sent a link or proofs and ordering a few days after picture day.
The Fair runs Tuesday, February 17th through Tuesday, February 24th. Students will shop during their library class time.
Want to skip cash, avoid lost money, and keep things simple? Set up a Scholastic eWallet, a safe, cash-free way for your child to shop:
āļø Add funds ahead of time
āļø Share with family & friends to contribute
āļø Any unused balance can be donated, saved, or used online
Set up eWallet here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ockermanelementaryschool
Families are also invited to shop outside of school hours during these three special events:
Breakfast with Buddies š© ā 2/19 | 7:45 - 8:30am
Intramural Basketball Games š ā 2/19 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
Literacy Night š ā 2/24 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
To make shopping easy during these events, families can use credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, or Scholastic eWallet.
Stay tuned for more details. We canāt wait to see you at the Book Fair. Happy reading! šš
Join us at Ockerman Elementary as we journey back in time for a night of dinosaurs, fossils, food, and reading fun!
š February 24th
ā° 5:00ā7:00 PM
āØ Activities for the whole family
š Literacy fun
š¦ Dino-themed experiences
ā¹ļø Title I information provided for families
Sign up today and reserve your spot for a JURASSIC good time! š¦“š§”
š Register here: https://forms.gle/K13yAPouDgqTS3Ji9
#FamilyFunNight #ReadingIsDinoMite #OckermanElementary #Title1 #FamilyLiteracy #DinoFun
This week, we celebrate and thank our amazing school counselors for the care, guidance, and support they provide our students every single day. From helping students navigate challenges to celebrating their successes, our counselors play a vital role in supporting academic growth, emotional well-being, and a positive school community.
We are so grateful for their compassion, dedication, and commitment to helping every student shine. Please join us in thanking our school counselors for all they do, not just this week, but all year long!
š« #SchoolCounselorsWeek #ThankYouCounselors #StudentSupport #SchoolCommunity
Students who ride bus 136, we were just informed by transportation of a minor bus issue. Those students will be arriving home late on an alternate bus that is in route to pick them up.
Join us for an important and empowering conversation about raising kids in todayās digital world:
š Saturday, February 28, 2026
ā° 10:00 AM ā 2:00 PM
š New Haven Elementary
Topic: Technology Addiction & How to Combat the Digital Heroin
Weāre excited to welcome guest speaker Katie Kinder, who will share powerful insights, practical tools, and real strategies to help parents understand technology addiction and create healthier digital balance for their children.
š„Ŗ Lunch will be provided, so come ready to learn, connect, and leave feeling empowered.
š A huge thank you to the New Haven PTO and Mann PTO for making this conference and speaker possible. We are so grateful for your support of our families and community!
š More details coming soon ā mark your calendars and help us spread the word!
Empowering families. Building confidence. Strengthening community.
Join us for a series of FREE family learning sessions designed to support immigrant and English learner families with practical tools for everyday life, school success, and community connection.
āØ Whatās Included:
ā¢ ESL classes for adults (school, home, and community language)
ā¢ Healthcare system guidance
ā¢ Familyāschool partnership support
ā¢ Community resources for immigrant families
ā¢ Early learning workshops (ages birthā5)
ā¢ Understanding ACCESS testing & English growth
š Locations include: Jones Middle School, Collins Elementary School, and the Ralph Rush Center
š Sessions begin February 7, 2026 and continue through August 2026
š Register here: https://bit.ly/ELParentU
or scan the QR code on the flyer
š These sessions are designed to support families, build confidence, and create stronger connections between home, school, and community.
#ImmigrantParentUniversity #ELFamilies #FamilyLearning #CommunitySupport #ESLFamilies #EarlyLearning #ParentUniversity #StrongerTogether
š Booneās Beginners is back! š
Join us for a FREE parent group designed for families with children ages 0ā5. Discover fun ways to turn everyday activities into early learning experiences for your child!
š
Next Session: Friday, February 27th 2026
š¤ 9:30am ā 10:45am (Storytime with BCPL at 11:00am)
š Boone County Public Library ā Main Library
1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005
āØ Curated by Boone County FRCās, Boone County Preschool, EC Learn, and Boone County Public Library.
š² Register here: https://forms.gle/eHQ8adpd51zABtUq9
Donāt miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow together! š
#BooneCounty #EarlyLearning #FamilyEngagement #BCPL
š Congratulations to our 4th & 5th Grade Honor Roll Students! š
Weāre so proud of our Rockets who worked hard and achieved All A and A/B Honor Roll for the 2nd Quarter! š Your dedication and perseverance continue to shine brightly, and we canāt wait to see all you accomplish this year. š
šView the full list of names and slides here:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSQYZErTF157yiKEezo9YITIiAFAbV5TVlLLQUQ72qrldVL2UvQl9iD1ZLzlCQ1S-J1p08mcSIDzjo2/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
š Join us in celebrating these amazing students!
#RocketPride #HonorRoll #StudentSuccess #OckermanElementary #BooneCountySchools
š
āØ Save the Date! PTO Events Coming Up āØš
Our PTO has some exciting events planned for January, and we hope to see you there!
š© January 13 ā Breakfast with Buddies
š² January 16 ā Family Game Night - EVENT CANCELLED
šæ January 30 ā Popcorn Friday
š Flyers with more details will be coming home after Christmas Break.
Thank you for supporting our PTO and helping make these events possible for our school community! š
#PTOEvents #SaveTheDate #SchoolCommunity #FamilyFun #OESPTO
If your child usually rides the BUS but youād like them to be a CAR RIDER for the afternoon, please fill out the "Occasional Student Pick-Up Request Form":
š https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-KrvhRIKp8RqGAOOkM59Oiy7IoUldr2GS4BByk5lb-cWO1g/viewform
Forms MUST be submitted by 3:00 PM. If the form is NOT completed on time, your child will be sent home on the BUS.
This is ONLY for occasional changes. If your child is an EVERYDAY pickup, you do NOT need to submit this form.
Thanks for helping us keep dismissal running smoothly! Have a wonderful weekend, Rockets! šš
šš Track the Bus. Know the Stop. Stay Informed! šŗļøš±
Boone County Schools has upgraded transportation tools to help you keep your child safe and on time this school year!
š² Download the Zonar MyView App to track your childās bus in real-time:
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zonar-myview/id1520739681
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/search?q=myview&c=apps&hl=en_US
Your School Access Code: BOO96482022
ā
How to Set It Up:
1. Download the app using the links above
2. Enter the school code
3. Search for your childās bus number
4. Enter your childās student ID (from Infinite Campus)
5. Create alerts for pickup and drop-off times
6. Choose to receive notifications via app or text
7. Make sure your setup status is completely checked off ā
š Need help getting started?
Parent User Guide: https://support.zonarsystems.net/hc/en-us/articles/360042500512-Zonar-MyView-Parent-User-Guide
Questions? Email: Transportation.Dispatchers@boone.kyschools.us
š Check Your 2025ā2026 Bus Stop
Bus stops may have changed due to routing updates. Use the Bus Stop Locator to check yours:
WebQuery Link: https://webquery-boone-ky.etstack.io/#/home
š Be sure to complete the transportation portion of Online Registration if your student will ride the bus.
š¦ Recently moved? Update your address in Infinite Campus ā allow 2 school days for routing changes
šØāš©āš§ PreKā1st grade students must have an adult at the bus stop
š§āš« Special Needs & Preschool students will be contacted by the driver before school starts
#BooneCountySchools #OckermanElementary #ZonarMyView #BusStopLocator #SchoolBusSafety #BackToSchool #BCSUpdates #TransportationInfo
Did you know Kroger donates $4 million each year to local organizations? Thanks to our community, Ockerman earned over $4,000 last year through this program!
You can help support the Family Resource Center at Ockerman Elementary just by doing your regular grocery shopping!
Hereās how:
ā¢ Go to www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com
ā¢ Sign in or create an account
ā¢ Search for Ockerman Elementary School or enter our school code: SR559
ā¢ Click Enroll and start earning rewards every time you shop with your Kroger Plus card!
Every purchase makes a differenceāthank you for your support! š
