
No Cost Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch will be served at all of our school sites during Distance Learning starting January 4th. Serving times will be 11:00 to 12:30. READ MORE >
Dear Family, This is Superintendent Spencer Holtom with an important COVID update This afternoon it was announced that Butte County moved back into the Purple Tier. As I shared last week, falling back into Purple does not require us to move back into full Distance Learning. We will continue our current models of hybrid in person schooling, Independent Study... READ MORE >
Parents, Thank you so much for your patience and support. This is a chaotic time for all of us. Rest assured, we are all working hard to make this as transition smooth as possible. As you know in person instruction begins Monday for the A schedule and Tuesday for the B schedule. All students must check in with their teacher everyday, yes, even the days they are... READ MORE >

Parent Continuity Advisory Meeting: OCESD Parents, please join our Google meeting to share your thoughts and opinions on distance learning in Oroville. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. meet.google.com/jhz-kjvq-vdc or join by phone 1-240-532-3928 (PIN: 616515314) READ MORE >

What to expect tomorrow and for the next 8 days of school First of all, you will be able to log on to the Chromebooks tomorrow using your student ID number and password. The 5-digit number on the big manilla envelope label, plus @ocesd.net, is the email. Type that number in the email and hit enter. Next will be password. The password is- stanford. There is a link... READ MORE >

This year our distance learning will look quite different than last year. Students are required to be online for directed instruction. The direct instruction is live interaction with a certificated teacher and students with their peers. This is called synchronous teaching. If your child is in Kindergarten, OCESD will provide 1.5 hours on synchronous teaching in... READ MORE >

Hello Stanford Avenue parents and students,After School Program will be going virtual along with regular day. We will be handing outregistration forms for virtual After School Program on Monday August 10th from 2:00pm-4:00pm and Tuesday August 11th 2:00pm -4:00pm. If you have any questions or concernsregarding the registration forms please feel free to email me at... READ MORE >

Pick up free meals at Stanford Monday-Friday from 11:00-12:30 starting August 12th READ MORE >

Oroville City Elementary will be hosting a series of workshops designed to support parents with our 2020-21 Enhanced Distance Learning. All workshops will be offered via Google Meet. Each workshop will cover different programs and apps your child will be using to engage in academics while on distance learning. Wednesday, Aug. 12: Google Meet 6:00-7:00... READ MORE >

Welcome to Stanford Avenue School! If you are new to our school you can enroll now online. Online Enrollment: Go to ocesd.net Required information needed for online enrollment: Valid address within OCESD boundariesImmunization datesPhysician name/number Additional required documents needed AFTER online process is complete: Documents can be EMAILED to: ... READ MORE >

Students in OCESD have a great opportunity to experience the Forebay Aquatic Center with FREE Student Rentals! READ MORE >

New to OCESD Schools? You can enroll online now! If your student is new to the Oroville City Elementary School District or returning from another district or charter, you need to complete Online Enrollment. This process can be found at https://enrollment.ocesd.net/ Online Enrollment allows you to quickly start the process of registering a student for school.... READ MORE >

Chromebook Collection at Stanford Ave. School June 2-4 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-12pm and from 1-3pm Directions for our drive thru Chromebook Return Stay in car, no parking or exiting vehicleFollow the same line in the parking lot as you do for morning drop off or afternoon pick upPull forward to Bulldog drop off/pick up area to hand off Chromebook.... READ MORE >

Dear Oroville City Elementary Families, Yesterday, California State Universities and other colleges in the state announced that fall semester will be taught all online. This has sparked a lot of interest and concern around our possible opening in August. As I stated earlier, we still intend on opening on August 12th, 2020 as planned. We also know with COVID-19... READ MORE >

Stanford Avenue After School Program is now accepting enrollments. It will be a lottery basis. If you’d like a lottery card please email Katrina Giles at kagiles@bcoe.org. Katrina will then send an email with further instruction. Thank you, we look forward to seeing everyone. Thank you,Kyria Wallace READ MORE >

Important information for families during school closure Food services: Oroville City Elementary will be serving a "grab and go" style breakfast and lunch to all kids under the age of 18 starting Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 11:30-12:30 and continuing Monday through Friday until schools reopen. Lunch and breakfast for the next day will be served as "grab and go"... READ MORE >

Dear families, this is your Superintendent Spencer Holtom with a check-in for all of our families of Oroville City Elementary School District. We hope this message finds you all healthy and happy. My message is not only from your superintendent but also from a husband and father of six children, five of whom are now doing online or distance learning ranging from... READ MORE >

Student packet pick up will take place tomorrow, Thursday, March 19th from 10am-3 pm, unless otherwise arranged by your child’s teacher. You will pick up packets at or near your student’s classroom. Please remember social distancing while waiting. We want to make sure we are following the health department guidelines. #flattenthecurve. We have a lot of packets... READ MORE >

Mr. Eric Smith, member of Oroville City Council and Chamber of Commerce, led the assembly at Stanford Avenue to promote Oroville’s Tree City USA status. He read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss to the students. READ MORE >

Oroville City Elementary School District has put together a Coronavirus Resources web page for parents and families. On the page, you will find links, messages from the District and educational materials for your home and education. The web page can be found here: https://www.ocesd.net/coronavirus-resources--3 READ MORE >

This is your Superintendent, Spencer Holtom from Oroville City Elementary School District. After consultation with the Butte County Office of Education, we have decided to close schools starting tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2020. We are doing this due to increased concern about the Coronavirus and Governor Newsom's latest directives about isolating people over... READ MORE >

Using a number of different one time funding sources, the Oroville City Elementary School District is bringing Newline Interactive Screens to each of the six K-8 schools in the district. When combined with the full classroom sets of Google Chromebooks currently in each class, Oroville City Elementary teachers now have access to state of the art classrooms and... READ MORE >

The Oroville City Elementary School District needs your help to make our schools the best for your kids. The District is scheduling meetings to get parent and community input to develop strategies to best utilize funding to support our students. The first meeting is scheduled for Jan. 16. Further meetings will be March 12 and April 30. All meetings are scheduled... READ MORE >
Oroville City Elementary School District has set a lofty goal of students reading 600 million words across the whole school district this year. This goal includes Central Middle School, Ishi Hills Middle School, Oakdale Heights Elementary School, Ophir Elementary School, Stanford Avenue Elementary School, Wyandotte Academy, and Sierra Del Oro Preschool. As of... READ MORE >

Come to the Tobacco Awareness Family Fun Night! Central Middle School Auditorium, November 6, 2019 @ 4:30pm! Rain or Shine! Free admission for students and families of Oroville City Elementary School District. Local community agencies and special guests will provide information to educate students and parents about the dangers of tobacco. There will be cool... READ MORE >

DID YOU KNOW?• Starting in kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.• Missing 10 percent (or about 18 days) can make it harder to learn to read.• Students can still fall behind if they miss just a day or two days every few weeks.• Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.• Absences can affect the whole classroom if the... READ MORE >

All of the Oroville City Elementary Schools will be losing power during PG&E's safety power shutoff event starting October 9th. The district has made preparations to have all schools open and on regular schedules for the duration of the power outage, except for Sierra Del Oro Preschool. Sierra Del Oro Preschool will be closed for the duration of the power shutoff... READ MORE >

Planned Power Outage. We will have school during the power outage. Please make sure your cell phones are charged for the upcoming planned power outage. School phone systems will be down, and phone calls to home will come from personal cell phones.You will still be able to communicate via Class Dojo for those of you who already do. READ MORE >

Here are some important dates to remember:Schools starts August 14th @ 8:20 am. Back to School Night is August 29th from 5:30 - 6:30 pmEnrollment information:We are excited to announce the launch of Data Confirmation (formerly called Re-Registration) for students returning for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents will be required to complete this process through the... READ MORE >

Oroville City Elementary School District is pleased to announce Mr. Patrick O’Brien as the principal at Stanford Avenue Elementary School. Many of you know him as he was a co-principal at Stanford Avenue the second half of last year when the Bird Street Elementary School students were welcomed to Stanford Avenue. Prior to coming to Stanford Avenue, Mr. O’Brien was... READ MORE >

Oroville Elementary School District is excited to replace paper re-enrollment documents with the online Data Confirmation process through the Aeries Parent Portal. Parents are required to complete the Data Confirmation for their students before school starts. For more information, go to our Enrollment Center Online ... READ MORE >

All of the kids got together this morning for an assembly. Mr. O'Brien pulled PAWS slips for rewards, gave prizes for kids drawn for Perfect Attendance (all year), and had drawings for teachers.It's been a great year. READ MORE >
Reminder - This Thursday (5/23) from 4:00pm - 6:00pm is Stanford Avenue's Spring We STEM Night. There are many stations and activities for kids to participate in. Come out for some fun and a hot dog.Smiles! READ MORE >

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Book Fair - next week (4/1 - 4/5)Monday 8:30 - 12:00Tuesday 8:30 - 12:00; 2:00 - 3:00Wednesday CLOSEDThursday 8:15 - 11:00; 2:00 - 3:30Friday 8:15 - 11:00; 2:00 - 4:00Online Ordering:http://www.scholastic.com/bf/s... READ MORE >

Parents/Guardians:Please take some time to complete this survey. Your input is greatly appreciated. The information is needed by April 12th. Thank you!https://docs.google.com/forms/... READ MORE >

Parents/Guardians:On Wednesday, 2/6, students will be participating in a Mathathon. In the morning, kids will be involved in a variety of math games and competitions This is coordinated by our Parent Teacher Club (PTC). Please continue to collect pledges/donations for this event . The funds will go towards funding our site's Art Education Program. This would... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, 1/30, the students participated in activities tied to the number "100". It was the 100th day of school. We had lots of fun. I have a PowerPoint slideshow with pics provided in the Documents section of our website. Take a look. READ MORE >

Coffee & Cookies with CapshewDecember 12th, WednesdayStanford Avenue School - Cafeteria8:30 - 9:30Topic: Positive Behavior Intervention Systems We will go over rules, consequences, and rewards at the school. READ MORE >

Your child's safety is our first concern. Due to the fires in Paradise, our school has been professionally cleaned by a FEMA approved company to remove dust particles and ash from the surfaces and air ducts. Teachers and staff have been working this week on preparing for the students return. Our goal at Stanford School is to provide a safe and consistent place for... READ MORE >

OCESD Support for Paradise Unified Staff and Students The Oroville City Elementary School District Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting next week. The board will discuss how OCESD can support the Paradise Unified School District in finding a place to educate their students until Paradise can rebuild after the devastation of the Camp Fire. Pending board... READ MORE >

For information about school closures and enrollment of students, visit our main news page at https://www.ocesd.net/news READ MORE >

The Fall Westem Night is scheduled for Thursday, 10/25 from 4:30 - 6:00. The student leadership club is selling hot dogs. The school will hold stations for the different components of WESTEM: wellness; environment; science...technology; engineering; and math. Come out with your child and participate. Please don't send your child without supervision, as there... READ MORE >

Wellness; Environment; Science; Technology; Engineering; Math READ MORE >

Here is a picture of our teaching staff in front of the school. READ MORE >

The book fair is October 8-12 in the school library. READ MORE >

Principal Capshew enjoyed watching an Oroville Rhinos football game at Hamilton Stadium. She got to see many of her kids and parents. Awesome! READ MORE >

OCESDconnect is our new app that will make staying up to date and connected with your school easier. The app lets you swipe left to select the school of your choice and swipe right to read the "Live Feed" updates, news, and events calendar. You can also contact staff via phone or email, download and read important documents, browse the dining menus, report... READ MORE >

The Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) Handbook is available in the "documents" section. It will be provided to families when we return to school. You will see a page in the back that will need to be signed and returned, showing understanding and support for our work with behavior management in our school. Our desire is to teach empathy and problem... READ MORE >

This is our "Plan on a Page", which shows our site goals. Our staff reflects, regularly, on school processes to support needs and strengths. READ MORE >

Enroll NOW for the 2018/19 School Year! Contact your neighborhood school office for enrollment information. Elementary Schools: Bird Street Elementary School (K-3), 1421 Bird Street, 532-3001 Oakdale Heights Elementary School (TK-5), 2255 Las Plumas Avenue, 532-3004 Ophir Elementary School (K-5), 210 Oakvale Avenue, 532-3005 Stanford Avenue Elementary... READ MORE >

At our recent staff meeting, Mrs. Stewart (PBIS Team Leader) spoke with the staff about our plans to implement several days focuses specifically on PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention System). There will be a student assembly, instruction on PAWS rules, and reteaching structures in place. Parents will be invited out on an afternoon to hear, from their children,... READ MORE >

Mrs. North is sharing agendas and an updated budget on ASB Leadership with our staff at a recent staff meeting. Stanford Avenue School has seen the student leadership team have had a great year implementing fun events and activities. It has been a great year! READ MORE >

Parents:Please be looking for information from the upcoming Jogathon. Donations will support the Stanford Student Leadership Club. Money is spent on school-wide activities and events. READ MORE >

Several students from Stanford Avenue School participated in the Lord's Gym Mud Run in Oroville on Saturday, May 5th. Some other pictures are found on the life feed. READ MORE >

Today, our Stanford Avenue kids that belong in Mrs. Stewart's class, participated in the Special Olympics. The kids had such a great time. "Wellness" ....as a WESTEM school....supports physical fitness. We are so proud of our kids that enjoy being outside and participating in fun and healthy events. READ MORE >

Shelly Stewart was recognized at the Ross Harmon Dinner last night (4/30/18). She is an excellent teacher and does great things for our school. She facilitates Sing-a-longs with kids on Fridays. She organizes a Ukulele Club. She manages and facilitates our Tier 2 behavior Intervention (PBIS). She is appreciated for her work with staff and ability to connect... READ MORE >

Check out OCESD's latest safety improvement for bus riders who ride the big bus. It is called ZPass+ and it has an app so parents can know where and when students get on and off the bus. In addition, the system provides information to the schools and bus drivers. If your student rides the bus, please consider getting the app. READ MORE >

Parents:The California State Test (CAASPP) is starting after Easter Vacation for kids in grades 3-5. Different teachers will be testing kids on different days. Please remember the importance of having your kids at school during the testing window. Kids don't perform near as well during "makeup days". Please remember the importance of sleep and breakfast...so... READ MORE >

Parents/Guardians:The week of April 9 - 13 the school is having a Book Fair in the library. Please talk to your kids about the importance of reading. Kids will get a chance to see what is available at the Book Fair, before determining what they want and what the cost is. READ MORE >

Parents/GuardiansIf you have not been able to complete the paper copy of the district's Title One Survey, it is here for you to complete online. See link below. Smiles. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9svLXbNSksX7jXgxtidAnYSfdTuzcWqvFi3MTCAdIWjGDBw/viewform READ MORE >

Go to the "Documents" section, showing the Trimester Two Awards Assembly at Stanford Avenue School. I was so pleased to see so many kids recognized and so many teachers take the time to look at how to recognize their kids, for both behavior and academics. I got a little teary-eyed in the first assembly. :) READ MORE >

Stanford Avenue students and staff will participate in a variety of dress up days from Monday, 2/26 through Friday, 3/2. READ MORE >

Students are chosen, out of a raffle every month, to go off campus and have lunch with Principal Capshew. Round Table Pizza had been very supportive of our work to improve attendance in our school, by rewarding kids for their perfect attendance. READ MORE >

Deliah Robison was recognized at the Butte County Administrator Association on Monday, January 29th. She was recognized for her relationships with students and adults at the school and her efforts and ambition go beyond in all she does. She is very appreciated. READ MORE >

Principal Capshew held a rally to review school rules and why they are important. Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. Hicks led songs, including the Stanford Song. READ MORE >
Pam came to speak with Stanford teachers about the IReady Intervention data, showing the results of progress made from the September data collection compared to the December data collection. It was observed that kids in all three of the academic tiers have made progress. Great work students and teachers! READ MORE >
Shelly Stewart is sharing Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS) data with the teachers. She discussed the importance of teacher strategies that support empathy and preventing discipline problems in the school, especially around "defiance". READ MORE >

Amy Nelms is sharing about the BCOE resources available to support Nurtured Heart strategies in the classroom. This supports behavior intervention in the school. READ MORE >
Plan for the Spaghetti Feed and Auction held on Thursday, December 7th. There will be great food and fun entertainment! READ MORE >

Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser & Silent Auction*Live Local Entertainment*Pre-sale:$15 for families (4)$5 for individualsDoor:$20 for families (4)$7 for individuals READ MORE >
'Tis the Season Community Food Drive The ‘Tis the Season food event could not happen as it does without our schools! Last year Oroville Schools collected just over 3,700 pounds of food! Our total collected was 12,500 pounds! November 8 to December 27 Bring canned and non-perishable food items to the OCESD District Office or your OCESD School Site office and... READ MORE >

There are two openings for Campus Supervisor at Stanford Avenue School. The position is from 11:15 - 1:30. If interested, please see the Human Resource tab at ocesd.org.The Campus Supervisor is on the playground helping redirect kids' behavior, supporting discipline and safety at the school. READ MORE >
The District received news that the California Retired Teachers Association will be sending area teachers $100.00 in grant money. Names were drawn, and the following OCESD teachers will receive checks at a future staff meeting: Shelby Vance (Bird); Christina Menchaca (District); Deborah Alagata (Stanford); Lori Phelps-Zink (Stanford); Nicole Robles (Oakdale);... READ MORE >
Welcome to the new Stanford Avenue OCESD.net website! We are under construction until June 30, 2018, so please go to www.ocesd.org if there is something you are seeking that you cannot find here. Stanford Avenue also has a new app that features updates, social media feeds and push notifications. Check it out on the iTunes or GooglePlay app stores. It is called... READ MORE >

Stanford Avenue Elementary is now participating in the Everyday Kindness program. Did you see an act of kindness? Report it on the Everyday Kindness website: http://www.everyday-kindness.o... READ MORE >