Dear Oak Knoll Families,

On behalf of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO), I am delighted to welcome you to Oak Knoll as we set off on another exciting year! We will celebrate Oak Knoll's 75th anniversary this year, and have some exciting events and activities planned! We hope that your kids are eager to join their fellow Otters on the first day of school. 

As I think about what makes Oak Knoll such a special place, it always comes back to our community. The families, teachers, and staff work side-by-side to create an incredible learning environment where students truly feel like they belong. I hope you will experience this warm, welcoming community for yourself and join us in making it an even better place throughout the school year!

Mark Your Calendars and Join Us!

• August 18: Individual class assignments will be sent via email after 3pm.
• August 19: Kindergarten, TK, and New Family Welcome event on campus. 
• August 20 at 8:15am: First Day of School – Join us in the courtyard next to the big gym at the Welcome Back Parent Coffee to hear Principal Alicia Payton-Miyazaki speak about the upcoming year, learn about our PTO committees and events, sign up for volunteer activities, and chat with friends old and new. You can get a jump start in learning about PTO volunteer opportunities by clicking here.
• August 27 at 8:00-8:30am: First Community Connection Coffee – Stop by after morning drop-off for fresh coffee and to connect with Principal Payton-Miyazaki, Assistant Principal Clancy, and other Oak Knoll parents. These community coffees will take place every Thursday morning at drop-off through September.
• September 3 at 5:30pm (parents only): Back to School Night – Meet your child’s teacher on campus and learn about their plans for your child in the classroom.  Afterwards, please join fellow parents at the Dutch Goose at our Parent Mix & Mingle for a casual night of fun and connection – please RSVP here.  We hope you’ll join us.

Get Involved

There are many ways, large and small, to get involved at Oak Knoll. Volunteer in your child’s classroom (details will be sent by your child’s teacher and/or room parents), find new opportunities to help the PTO at the Welcome Back Parent Coffee on the first day of school, or email volunteer@oakknollschool.org.  

Learn About the One Community Campaign

Your donations have a direct impact in making Oak Knoll the amazing school and community that it is. In the coming weeks, you will hear more about our annual One Community Campaign (OCC), which aims to raise $4.1M to support an exceptional educational experience at Oak Knoll and across the district, beyond what is possible with public dollars alone. The OCC funds specialist teachers in areas like art, music, library, and PE and enables the PTO to support curriculum development, student enrichment experiences, beloved family events, and much more! Please be on the lookout for more information as the campaign rolls out later this month – and click here if you are ready to learn more or donate today!