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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sat, 31 Jul 2010 06:14:01 GMT--><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><title>Blue Oak News and Events</title><subtitle>Blue Oak News and Events</subtitle><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/</id><link rel="alternate" type="application/xhtml+xml" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/"/><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/atom.xml"/><updated>2010-07-13T06:30:16Z</updated><generator uri="http://www.squarespace.com/" version="Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)">Squarespace</generator><entry><title>Blue Oak Summer Camp</title><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/7/12/blue-oak-summer-camp.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/7/12/blue-oak-summer-camp.html"/><author><name>Blue Oak Admin</name></author><published>2010-07-13T06:15:42Z</published><updated>2010-07-13T06:15:42Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>For the second year, Blue Oak will have a summer camp program with four one-week  sessions beginning August 9, 2010. This year's camp will be run by the school's new games instructor David Janinis.</p>
<p>The camp will be offered Monday&ndash;Friday from 9am to 2:15p&nbsp;and will include:</p>
<ul>
<li>arts &amp; crafts</li>
<li>games</li>
<li>activities/movement</li>
<li>swimming</li>
<li>socialization/teamwork</li>
<li>exploration</li>
<li>community park project, and    more!</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information see <a href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/storage/SummerCamp2010.pdf">the Summer Camp flyer (PDF).</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Congratulations Graduates!</title><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/6/18/congratulations-graduates.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/6/18/congratulations-graduates.html"/><author><name>Blue Oak Admin</name></author><published>2010-06-18T07:36:37Z</published><updated>2010-06-18T07:36:37Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/storage/graduates.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1276846647580" alt="" /></span></span></p>
<p>You can see <a href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/photo-gallery/2010-graduation-ceremony/">more photos</a> from the graduation ceremony in the <a href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/photo-gallery/">Photo Gallery.</a></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Year End Festivities</title><category term="event"/><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/6/9/year-end-festivities.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/6/9/year-end-festivities.html"/><author><name>Blue Oak Admin</name></author><published>2010-06-10T06:23:18Z</published><updated>2010-06-10T06:23:18Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Blue  Oak's <strong>first 8<sup>th</sup> grade class</strong> will have their <strong>graduation ceremony</strong> on Thursday,  June 17 at 6:30 pm at the Bidwell Amphitheater (on the creek, behind Children&rsquo;s  Park) at CSU Chico.<span class="event-description"> All are welcome&mdash;please reserve up-front seats for families of the graduates.</span></p>
<p><strong>Closing ceremonies</strong> will be held in the school yard on Friday June 18 at<span> 11am; families are invited to attend!</span></p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>May Faire — Saturday May 15</title><category term="event"/><category term="festival"/><category term="may faire"/><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/5/10/may-faire-saturday-may-15.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/5/10/may-faire-saturday-may-15.html"/><author><name>Blue Oak Admin</name></author><published>2010-05-11T06:01:57Z</published><updated>2010-05-11T06:01:57Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 250px;" src="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/picture/mayfair0969.jpg?pictureId=2428559&amp;asGalleryImage=true&amp;__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1273592870123" alt="" /></span></span>Don't miss this year's <strong>May Faire</strong>, to be held at schoool on <strong>Saturday May 15 from 11am-3pm</strong>.</p>
<p>There will be fun for the whole family including <strong>live music, crafts, games,</strong> a <strong>marketplace</strong> and of course the <strong>May Pole dance.</strong></p>
<p>A delicious lunch will be offered for $7 for adults, $3 for kids. Bring your own plate, cup and silverware for a food discount!</p>
<p>Vendors wanted &mdash; see the front desk for forms or contact Summer O'Neill at 228-2669.</p>
<p>Bake sale items needed &mdash; see the signup sheets posted around school or contact Kristi Fudum at 342-8766.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Charter Council Election Results</title><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/5/9/charter-council-election-results.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/5/9/charter-council-election-results.html"/><author><name>Blue Oak Admin</name></author><published>2010-05-10T04:04:13Z</published><updated>2010-05-10T04:04:13Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>On Friday, May 7<sup>th</sup> the 2010 Charter Council Election came to a close.&nbsp; Below are the results of the election.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The members of the Election Committee would like to express their gratitude to all of the candidates and thank all those who voted in this year&rsquo;s election.</p>
<p>Congratulations to our winners!&nbsp; Election results will become official once approved by the Charter Council at their regular June meeting.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: right;">&mdash;The Election Committee <br /><em>Joc Clark, Brianna Lee, <br />Marc Kessler and Chris Grettum</em></p>
<p><strong>Parent Member</strong><em><br />(In order of number of votes recieved)</em></p>
<p>Heather Altfeld <em><strong>(Elected)</strong></em><br />Tighe O&rsquo;Neill<br />Martin Schwabe<br />Amanda Baston</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Community Members</strong><em><br />(In order of number of votes recieved)</em></p>
<p>Talia Scherquist <strong><em>(Elected &mdash; 2 year term)</em></strong><br />Mike Martin <em><strong>(Elected &mdash; 1 year term)</strong></em><br />Aaron Hall</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Spring Rummage Sale!</title><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/4/13/spring-rummage-sale.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/4/13/spring-rummage-sale.html"/><author><name>Stephen Work-Montaña</name></author><published>2010-04-14T00:33:38Z</published><updated>2010-04-14T00:33:38Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Sat. and Sun. April 17th &amp; 18th, 10am-2pm</p>
<p class="uiStreamMessage">We have tons of stuff&mdash;come by and find some great deals!</p>
<p class="uiStreamMessage">Coffee and snacks available.</p>
<p>In the Great Room at Blue Oak Charter School&mdash; 450 W. East Ave. in Chico</p>
<p>Contact Summer at 228-2669&nbsp; or rubybluesummer@gmail.com for more info.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Lots of Blue Oak Events This Week!</title><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/3/29/lots-of-blue-oak-events-this-week.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/3/29/lots-of-blue-oak-events-this-week.html"/><author><name>Blue Oak Admin</name></author><published>2010-03-30T04:23:32Z</published><updated>2010-03-30T04:23:32Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p><strong>Tuesday</strong> 3/28</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Special Session Parent Council Meeting:</strong> 9 am</li>
<li><strong>Feast of Words:</strong> 5:30 pm at the Downtown City Plaza (possible change of location if it rains)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Thursday </strong>4/01<strong><br /></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>May Fair Planning Meeting:</strong> 1:30 pm in the Parent Guild Office, Corrdinated by Kelly Angel and Stacey DeLatorres </li>
<li><strong>Parent Education Night:</strong> 6-7:30 pm. George Hoffecker, an experienced Waldorf consultant with special guest Else Gottkins﻿, our visiting mentor teacher. Free childcare provided!</li>
</ul>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Kindergarten Round Up</title><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/2/17/kindergarten-round-up.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/2/17/kindergarten-round-up.html"/><author><name>Stephen Work-Montaña</name></author><published>2010-02-17T18:17:21Z</published><updated>2010-02-17T18:17:21Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>As we are collecting our applications for next year, I wanted to inform everyone on the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Siblings get priority but must have a completed application to be enrolled.</li>
<li>Application deadline for Kindergarten is March 1.</li>
<li>Our lottery will be held on March 15th and all parents will be notified within 48 hours, if you are not notified and turned in an application please call the school.</li>
<li>We are anticipating next year's First grade classes to be 26-28 students and we plan to have aides in the First Grade.</li>
<li>We are committed to having our Kindergarten classes at 20 students for the 2010-2011 school year.</li>
<li>Applications are found on our school website.</li>
</ul>
<p>If you have any questions please call Stephen in the office at 879-7483.</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Parent Education Night - Double Header!!</title><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/2/9/parent-education-night-double-header.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/2/9/parent-education-night-double-header.html"/><author><name>Stephen Work-Montaña</name></author><published>2010-02-09T17:09:25Z</published><updated>2010-02-09T17:09:25Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>This Wednesday (2/10) night we have back to back parent education nights! These are FREE and childcare is provided.</p>
<p>Starting at 5pm - We will have a Kindergarten forum with Susan Whittlesey addressing the sense life in the Kindergarten Child.</p>
<p>Then starting at 6:30pm Blue Oak teacher Shannon O'Laughlin and Games teacher Daebin Gilmore share their insights into the importance of Movement in the Waldorf curriculum.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></content></entry><entry><title>Adopt-A-Book Program</title><id>http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/1/30/adopt-a-book-program.html</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blueoakcharterschool.org/news-and-events/2010/1/30/adopt-a-book-program.html"/><author><name>Stephen Work-Montaña</name></author><published>2010-01-30T21:15:29Z</published><updated>2010-01-30T21:15:29Z</updated><content type="html" xml:lang="en-US"><![CDATA[<p>Have you visited our wonderful Blue Oak Charter School Library? It is fantastic place full of books for students, parents and teachers located off the Big Room. Of course, as our school grows, so must our library. We are introducing the Adopt-A-Book program.</p>
<p>Your child&rsquo;s teacher will have posted a list of grade level appropriate books that will make wonderful additions to our library. This list is also available in the binder on the back counter of the library. Please use this list as a guideline for books you would like to gift.</p>
<p>What better way to celebrate a child&rsquo;s birthday than with a book donated in their name to the Blue Oak Charter School Library? Book plates are being made so that your child can give a gift to the school in honor of their birthday. What a wonderful Blue Oak tradition!</p>
<p>As space is limited in our library, we have to be selective about what books can be shelved. Please consult the list provided by your child&rsquo;s teacher. Also, the Chinaberry Catalog is another excellent resource. If you have questions about a book that may not be on the Blue Oak list, please consult with Tiffany Wilhelm (<a href="mailto:tiffwilhelm@yahoo.com">tiffwilhelm@yahoo.com</a> or 343-1113) or Carol Fegte. Also, if you would like to volunteer in our library to help catalog books or straighten the shelves, please contact Tiffany or Carol.</p>
<p>Your support is appreciated!</p>]]></content></entry></feed>