Okte Elementary
- As part of reading through the decades, Okte students listened to the book, Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin, then they tried using typewriters, dial phones, and other technology from the 1970s -2000s.
- Okte Staff Gets Groovy! In preparation for the upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, Okte teachers and staff will model fashion from each of the last ten decades. 2/10 was 70’s day!
- Students listen to a story read by Okte librarian Mrs. Holland at the Pajama Literacy Jam.
- In January, Okte celebrated International Day where students and their families came together to share all about their culture.
- Okte 3rd grader Yaseen gives his teacher, Mr. D’Ambro, a very special gift for Christmas. Mr. D’Ambro was honored to wear the yesh-magh which is a male Arab headdress.
- Teachers and staff at Okte celebrate Snow Much Fun week by dressing as a snowman!
- Okte’s Best Buddies Snow Much Fun event. More photos…
- Okte 4th grade teacher Mr. Carter twinning with his student, Jack. More info…
- Okte Elementary students Read Across America…literally! From NYS facts to countrywide pen pals, to supporting Ronald McDonald House and so much more…
- Okte Elementary PTA provides treats and sweets for Okte staff as a thank you this Valentine’s Day!
Announcements:
Save the Date! Science & Health Discovery Night is back on Friday, April 21, 2023 and we need the Shen community’s help – attend, present, donate or sponsor. More information…
Parents and Guardians: Watch this step by step video on how to access the Backpack tool within the Parent Portal
Annual Go Home Early Drill takes place on Thursday, October 6. All students will be dismissed 15 minutes early. Click for more details…
Shen’s latest Shen Shop has new quarter-zip pullovers just in time for the Fall weather. Store closes October 5 so order yours today!
Welcome to Okte Elementary School
Located in the southern part of the district, Okte Elementary School is one of four off-campus schools. It opened in 1973.
Mission:
We envision a school in which staff, students and community:
- focus on what we expect all students to learn, examine how we will know if they have learned it and know how we will respond if students have/have not learned.
- create an environment that promotes and celebrates effective and on-going communication and respect.
- develop and maintain our capacity to function as a professional learning community with a common purpose and clear goals.
- encourage risk taking that promotes personal and academic growth.
- embrace 21st century, project-based learning.
- demonstrate a personal commitment to the academic success and general well-being of all students.
Start & Dismissal Times:
School starts at 9:05 a.m.
AM Kindergarten dismissed at 11:40 a.m.
PM Kindergarten starts at 12:40 p.m.
School is dismissed at 3:15 p.m.
Half day dismissal at 12:15 p.m.