The October edition of The Rocket Report, OESās Monthly Newsletter, has officially been posted!
š° Check it out here: https://ockerman.boone.kyschools.us/o/ockerman/article/2460551
This monthās issue is full of spook-tacular updates, upcoming events, and fun highlights from across the school. Donāt miss it! ššøļø
Join us for the first of five community meetings as we dive into The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.
š Date: Tuesday, October 7
š Time: 5:30ā7:00 PM
š Location: New Haven Elementary
In our first session, weāll explore Part One: A Tidal Wave with guest speaker Mike Mizer from 1N5. After his presentation, weāll break into small groups for meaningful discussion about the bookās insights and Mr. Mizerās talk.
āØ Details to know:
This is a free event and open to the community!
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Not a kid-friendly eventāplease make other arrangements for children.
Attendance at every session is not requiredācome when you can!
šļø Future Meeting Dates:
November 18 | 5:30ā7:00 PM
January 13 | 5:30ā7:00 PM
February 10 | 5:30ā7:00 PM
February 28 | Time TBD
š© Questions? Reach out to Kelsee Carter at
š§ kelsee.carter@boone.kyschools.us
š (859) 384-5385
Letās come together as a community to learn, reflect, and support one another through this important conversation. š
š Kick Off Our Parent Series This Month! š
Weāre excited to launch our 6-part virtual parent program on Tuesday, October 7th from 6ā7 PM! š
āØ Special Guest Presenter: Lisa King
With 25+ years of counseling experience and as a published author, Lisa will share practical, parent-friendly tools to support your childās:
āļø Mental wellness
āļø Positive behavior
āļø Resilience
āļø Confidence
š» Join from the comfort of home in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
š Register today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSclZwTlqvzouHEKSjA8OeJjXSJg15-mO251R8x9zr820Pc60Q/viewform
š Letās start this journey together and empower your parenting!
Our Rocket Fuel Pantry opens Monday, Oct 6. Any OES family is welcome to participate. Please reserve your shopping time:
š Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqiJwwpZoXBU8YuQ49_TTJikIqGgoGg3Lcv2ETqiPl3yoKgA/viewform?usp=pp_url
š Location: Ockerman Elementary Family Resource Center (entrance to the left of the main office)
Check the attached flyer for details. Thank you for supporting Rocket Fuel Pantryāfeeding bodies, hearts, and minds! š
Tuesday, October 7th at New Haven Elementary School
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Join us for a night of spooky fun at Ockerman Elementary!
š Thursday, October 17th
š 5:00 ā 7:00 PM
š» Fill your buckets with candy & goodies!
š Prizes for Best Costume & Best Vehicle
šæ Concessions available for purchase
We need your trunks! šāØ Sign up here: https://forms.gle/TnEsgKwR5dDmEp4x7
š This event is for OES families only.
Hosted by OES FRC & PTO š
š¬āØ Family STEM Night is almost here! āØš§Ŗ
šļø When: October 16th | 5ā7 PM
š Where: Ockerman Elementary School
Bring the whole family for an evening of science, exploration, and hands-on fun!
Weāre excited to welcome the Cincinnati Science Center with interactive stations like:
šŖļø Forces of Nature ā explore the power behind tornadoes, earthquakes, and more
āļø Reasons for the Seasons ā discover how Earthās tilt and orbit shape our seasons
š½ļø Dinner will be provided! Plus, complete the survey at the end of the night for a chance to win an amazing door prize!
š RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmeqT6-0KAYpJN7w7_W-sdxT4iUA-Y5RmrNIK5SlNM3bQ40w/viewform
Donāt miss this night of STEM excitementāexperiments, discovery, and fun for all ages! š
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
Our 2025ā2026 school supply list has been posted since the beginning of the month, but we've heard that some families are having trouble locating it.
You can find it by visiting the Ockerman Elementary website and looking under Quick Links, or use this direct link:
š https://ockerman.boone.kyschools.us/o/ockerman/page/school-supply-lists
š Need help with school supplies?
Visit our Family Resource Center post for support options here:
š https://ockerman.boone.kyschools.us/o/ockerman/live-feed#9545479
Feel free to drop off supplies early at the front office or bring them with you to Open House!
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
