š Empower Your Parenting Journey in the New Year! š
Kick off 2026 by joining our next virtual parent session on Tuesday, January 6th from 6ā7 PM!
āØ Presented by Lisa King, veteran counselor and author, this series is full of strategies to help families build resilience, confidence, and stronger connections at home.
š» Relaxed, engaging, and parent-friendlyāall from the comfort of your home.
š Save your spot today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZwTlqvzouHEKSjA8OeJjXSJg15-mO251R8x9zr820Pc60Q/viewform
š Your childās growth starts with you!
Winter Break begins December 20, 2025 and runs through January 4, 2026. We look forward to welcoming students back to school on
š Monday, January 5, 2026
Thank you to our students, staff, and families for a wonderful first half of the school year. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and joyful Winter Break! šāļø
#WinterBreak #OESRockets #SeeYouInTheNewYear #HaveAGreatBreak
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
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
š The December Edition of The Rocket Report is here! āļø
This monthās newsletter is filled with winter updates, school celebrations, and important resources for our OES families. From Veterans Day and our Multicultural Thanksgiving Celebration to the 4th Grade Poetry Slam, DARE Graduation, and our December STAR Students, thereās so much to look back on as we close out 2025.
Take a moment to catch up on everything happening at Ockerman and see how our Rockets continue to learn, grow, and shine this season. šš
š Read the full December Edition Here: https://ockerman.boone.kyschools.us/o/ockerman/article/2334074
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
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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
