Welcome to Oak Park Elementary 2026-2027!       

    

Thank you for choosing Oak Park! We look forward to working together this year.

The Back-to-School Presentation is available here: https://canva.link/qtndsy16ga9f9je

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Call Wendy Ross at 619-344-5000 for enrollment questions!

The HAARP Program through UCSD will provide online tutoring. To register, please complete this form.
 
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~ Ms. Curtis, Principal

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Sunday Message 8/9/26

Hello, Oak Park Families,

 

Welcome back to school! We are thrilled to welcome our Tempo Tigers back for the 2026–2027 school year. Our dedicated staff has been working tirelessly to prepare for tomorrow, and we are ready for a strong start as we integrate music and media arts into our curriculum!

Here is essential information for our first week:

 

First Day & Arrival

  • Gates Open: 8:45 am. Students will go directly to their classrooms.
  • Teacher Assignments: If you missed Friday’s Meet & Greet, please check the Parent Portal to find your child's teacher.
  • Assistance: Staff members will be on hand Monday morning to help direct students and families to the correct classrooms.

What to Bring

  • Please send your child with a labeled backpack and a labeled water bottle. Please label all personal belongings—including lunchboxes if your child brings lunch from home!
  • Meals: Free breakfast and lunch are provided daily for all students.
  • Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes!

Walking Club

  • Starts Tuesday, August 11 (our regular minimum day).
  • All TK–5th grade students and their families are invited to join us on the field before school to walk and get active for learning!

Dismissal Schedule & Minimum Days (12:55 PM Dismissal)

  • TK & Kindergarten: Minimum days ALL WEEK (Dismissal at 12:55 PM every day).
  • Grades 1–5: Minimum days on Tuesday, August 11 and an additional minimum day on Friday, August 14 (Dismissal at 12:55 PM). Regular dismissal on other days.

We look forward to an incredible year working in partnership with you. Have a wonderful evening, and we will see you all tomorrow morning!

Sincerely,

Principal Curtis 🐯🎶💙

Daily Schedule Information

Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday-Friday

TK - 5th Grade:

9:00 am – 3:35 pm (M, W, TH, F)

9:00 am – 12:55 pm (Minimum day Tuesday)

Preschool/Blended Learning & ECSE Classes:

AM Class 8:45 am – 11:45 pm

PM Class 12:35 pm – 3:35 pm 

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Need to  create an account to log into Parent Portal to view your child's grades, attendance, and contact information? Click here for a short how-to video.  Email Ms. Wendy at [email protected] to retrieve your Access ID and Password. Then click on this PowerSchool Parent Portal link to log in.

 Laptop Care and Use at Home. We always recommend that students:

  • Charge the laptop fully each night - it may also be used while plugged in
  • Use the laptop in a common area of the house - avoid using outside
  • Use the laptop on a desk or table - avoid using or leaving it on floors
  • Keep the laptop away from food, liquid, and pets

ABOUT

Oak Park Elementary

Music & Media Arts Magnet

Oak Park Elementary is a unique and inspiring place for children, where our rich ethnic and cultural diversity is celebrated as a strength. Every child and their family is valued, fostering a welcoming community. Teachers utilize assessments and data to design a rigorous, standards-based instructional program that is both challenging and engaging, ensuring that all students are motivated to excel. High academic and behavioral expectations are set for every student. As part of our comprehensive music education, all students receive instruction in band, orchestra, keyboard lab, guitar, and chorus. Our credentialed music teachers offer progressive and enriching learning experiences. Additionally, media arts is integrated into the curriculum, empowering students to become both thoughtful consumers and creative producers of media.

Friendly Reminder Oak Park Families!
Student Safety is our number one priority! Please note that when you are picking your child up from school you need to bring your photo ID. Any person picking up your child needs be on emergency contact list and bring their photo ID.

If you need someone to pick up your child and they are NOT on the contact list, please update Parent Portal at https://powerschool.sandi.net/public/ or email Wendy Ross at [email protected] or Jeniva Duarte at [email protected]with the student name, name of the person picking the student up, and relationship to student. Remind that person to bring their photo ID.

 Please Remember: We bring HEALTHY treats to school for birthday celebrations!

Thank you! 

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