By: Caydence Rue, Paulding FFA Reporter Last Friday, April 29th, the Paulding FFA Chapter held their annual petting zoo with over 800 students and staff attending including Oakwood Elementary and Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool. Over 15 FFA members volunteered to bring in their animals for students and staff to enjoy. The elementary students truly enjoy…
The Oakwood Elementary 5th and 6th grade band performed their spring concert in early May. Shown here are all but two of the band members. The band is under the direction of Mrs. Nancy Wehrkamp.
In celebration of “Music in Our Schools Month” the 5th Grade choirs from Paulding and Oakwood Elementaries recently got together for combined “Viva la Musica!” concerts at both schools. Holding the sign are (L-R) Sophia Booher and Eva Shull, (Oakwood 6th and 5th graders, respectfully) and Evelyn Reyes and Karli Breedlove (Paulding 5th graders).
Oakwood Elementary December students of the month are: 1st Row (L to R): Zeke Nunez, Ronan Phlipot. 2nd Row (L to R): Paityn Dobbelaere, Rylee Cox, Kimber Boroff. Absent: Jaxson King, Sophia Leidigh, Reagan Wilson, Rylee Steffes, Bralen Kauser, Gannon Landers, Kristen Rader
Oakwood Elementary School recently held their annual Spelling Bee competition. Winner was Trevor Durham (left) winning with the word “expression”. Runner Up was Alayna Elston (right).
Oakwood Elementary students in the fifth and sixth grade presented the Christmas Play “Santa’s Rockin’ Christmas Eve” to the Oakwood students and to their parents and friends on Thursday and Friday, December 16th and 17th. Shown are a couple of scenes from the play.
Students in Mrs. Laura Stechschulte’s classes at Oakwood Elementary are shown with “12 Days of Reading” boards and stockings full of prizes after completing a “12 Days of Reading” event.
Pictured here are First & Second Grade Students of the Month for November: Eli Klein, Ryder Dotson, Josh Schlatter, Molli Malosh. Also named Students of the Month are the following: Third & Fourth Grade: Kaliope Foor, Lauryn Bernal, Connor Manz, Legend Buckler; Fifth & Sixth Grade: Nicole Gerschutz, Makenna Manz, Landon Manz, Ashley Smith.
Oakwood Elementary first year band students performed for their family members and friends recently. Shown are first year band members:Front: Harley Troyer, Paisley Bartley, Sage Stork, Makenna Manz, Allison Manz. Back: Mason Parker, Chase Manz, Trevor Naugle, Zaine Bidlack, Dezaray Davis, Elliette Roughton, and Abby Wharry. Oakwood Elementary second year band students recently performed for…
On April 18, 2019, the Paulding County D.A.R.E. program had DA.R.E. Graduation for the 5th graders of Oakwood Elementary. Each 5th grader received a certificate, medal, and t-shirt for completing the 12-week program. Also, during graduation essay winners were announced. Deputy Mendez said the winners of the essays were Lily Lamond, Hunter Harwell, Lillian…
Several Oakwood Elementary sixth graders from Mrs. Nancy Wehrkamp’s music class recently attended “Student Night at the Opera” when they traveled to Toledo for the Toledo Opera’s performance of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute.” Mrs. Wehrkamp and the students are very grateful to Mrs. Jenni Stork, Mrs. Joann Bail, and Mrs. Heidi Schlatter for helping with…
Mrs. Nancy Wehrkamp from Oakwood Elementary recently visited the summer program at Ann’s Bright Beginnings. We sang songs together and played games and were even eaten by a boa constrictor – oh my! Call the preschool/daycare at 419-399-KIDS (5437) to get YOUR child signed up for preschool and/or before and after school care! Let…
The Oakwood Elementary fourth graders held their annual Snap Circuit Day as a wrap-up to the unit on electricity. Parents, grandparents, and aunts assisted the students as they built and learned about electric currents using Snap Circuit kits purchased through a Cooper Grant. The circuits lit up, played music and turned a fan.
