Oak Park Elementary School

Day 5 of Teacher Appreciation Week: This past year was one of the most difficult years for many of us. We endured lots of changes in the span of a year. However, through it all our teachers maintained staying positive, flexibility, and continued to serve our students. We are so thankful to have some of the most selfless, amazing, talented teachers! *Not pictured are some of our amazing virtual teachers, kindergarten teachers, admin., and support staff. We are thankful for you as well!! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week Oak Park Staff! #PandaPride

SNAPSHOT OF THE DAY: Take a look at first grade enjoying P.E. outside and some tunes with Mr. Reetz!

Let’s TACO about how great our Oak Park teachers are!!! THANK YOU to Flame the Taqueria for providing delicious tacos, chips, queso and so much more! DID YOU KNOW: One of our very own Special Education teachers, Mrs. Hayley Mora co-owns and runs Flame the Taqueria and Flame Food Truck! ... Fun facts: Flame Food Truck originated in 2017. Flame’s roots stem from Michoacán, Mexico! Contact Flame for your catering needs and or visit them at their location at 5775 Merle Hay Rd., Johnston, IA 50131!

Kicked off Teacher’s Appreciation week yesterday with a special lunch catered by the Oak Park PTA and Jason's Deli! Thank you!

HAPPY NATIONAL NURSES DAY to our wonderful school nurse Mrs. Staci Geer! DID YOU KNOW: Mrs. Geer served at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota for many years! We are so grateful to have her and thankful for all the bandaids, masks,and ice packs she gives throughout the day!

DAY 3 of Teacher Appreciation Week: thanks to La Mie Bakery and Restaurant and Molly's Cupcakes Des Moines for making our WOOT WOOT Cart a success!!!!!!