Hello Oakman Young 5s and Kindergarten Families!

We are so happy to introduce you and your children to our excellent Kindergarten program at Oakman Elementary School! It is our goal as a Kindergarten Team that your child’s Young 5s and Kindergarten experience will not only foster a love for learning, but will also be filled with happiness, success, and making new friends as they begin their journey in elementary school! We are looking forward to having the opportunity to get to know your amazing child!  

We are also looking forward to working together with all of our families to help our little Oakman Lions have an enjoyable transition into school.

Basic Jump Start Information:

• Jump Start will begin Monday, August 6th through Thursday, August, 9th
• Jump Starters will begin with breakfast in the cafeteria from 8:30-8:55
• Jump Starters will end their day with lunch from 11:30-11:55
• Dismissal will be at 12:00 from the cafeteria doors.

The goals of Oakman School’s Jump Start School Readiness Program are:

• Jump Starters will see Oakman School as a fun and safe place to learn.
• Jump Starters will listen and respond to stories read aloud by a teacher
• Jump Starters will recognize their first name in print.
• Jump Starters will write their first name.
• Jump Starters will increase their knowledge of letter and number identification.
• Jump Starters will increase their social skills with other adults and children.
• Jump Starters will become familiar with places within the school such as special area rooms and the cafeteria!

*Parent Workshops will be hosted by Ms. Bost on Thursday, August 9, at 9:00 am in the cafeteria!

*Please feel free to ask us any questions! We are so excited to be a part of your child’s first experience at Oakman Elementary School! 313-827-6500

Thank you, ~The Jump Start Teaching Team:

Mrs. Fowler, Mrs. Rawson, Ms. Bost, and Mrs. Mehrhof