News & Reminders

Don't miss out on your last opportunity of the year to purchase Oak Creek Spirit Wear! T-shirts and sweatshirts will be available for PRE-ORDER ONLY starting January 4th. New this January arelime green tie-dye t-shirts! Click here to download an order form. Sale ends January 18th, so don't delay!

Want to teach your kids about earning and giving? Team Kids is inviting kids and families to host a LemonAid stand in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Proceeds from stands go to the United Way of Orange County...or you can split your proceeds between United Way of Orange County and Oak Creek PTA, benefiting your own elementary school! Stands can be hosted at any point over MLK weekend (1/16). For more information, download this flyer and/or visit the Team Kids' website. Brought to you by Team Kids in partnership with the City of Irvine, Irvine Unified Council PTA, Irvine Police Department, Orange County Fire Authority, and Orange County United Way.

Congratulations to Anika Parekh! Anika's film entry in the fall's National PTA's Reflections Contest entitled “Hello” will be screened at the Irvine International Film Festival on January 14th at 10:30 am at Edwards Westpark 8 Cinema. Details can be found on the IIFF's website.

Please join us on February 28th at 7:00 pm in MPR for an Internet Safety Seminar presented by the Irvine Police Department. Trust us, this is a presentation that parents of children (of any age) should not miss!

Parents Appreciating Teachers & Staff (PATS) Now thru March 2, 2012
Through IPSF's PATS program, parents and community members have an opportunity to recognize the contribution of IUSD staff members who make a difference in their child’s life, or their own. Tax deductible contributions benefit IUSD classrooms through the Innovative Teaching Award Program (ITAP), which provides grants to IUSD teachers. To thank the special teachers or staff members who make a difference to you and your student, download the PATS form today. Forms and donations are due by March 2, 2012.