School News

       GRANDPARENTS' DAY INFORMATION        ** Please read entire handout ** Dear Parents:   Our grandparents' day lunch is just around the corner.  This year it is on Wednesday and Thursday, September 18 and 19.  (In lieu of grandparents, parents or another family member are welcome to attend.)  This is a very popular event and we ...

Our fundraiser starts today and runs through the 23rd.   This is the school’s only fundraiser, so please show your support.  We are using the money raised for curriculum materials, field trips, and educational assemblies.  There are many ways to support the wonderful learning that takes place at Oakwood.  Please take a minute and look over the many ...

We have our very own HERO at Oakwood Elementary. We are very proud of Jacob, a sixth grader and member of the Safety Patrol, for his alertness and quick actions. Last week after school, Jacob was at his post at the crosswalk in front of the building. As he was guiding students across the parking lot, he noticed a vehicle that continued to move ...

The first day of school was a great success thanks to our teachers, staff, and our wonderful parents.  The teachers spent many long hours preparing their rooms for students and everything was set-up, organized, and ready to go.   It was thrilling to see the children’s excited faces as they greeted their friends and new teachers.  I had so much fun ...

We want to thank and honor Dr. Mike and Sherry Wright for the many volunteer hours they have contributed to our Chess Club.  They have overseen, managed, and taught the chess club for the past 15 years.  That’s quite an extensive period of time.  In that time, they have taken the students to many competitions. We have a showcase filled with ...

Thanks to Helen Hurd and Natalie Ball for the wonderful Owl Chorale Concert.  This concert was a journey through famous musicals. ...

Who has got Spirit?  These student do! ...

Girls on the Run promotes physical, emotional, social and intellectual development in 3rd through 8th grade girls. The girls complete the 12-week program with a stronger sense of identity, greater self-confidence, a healthier body image and a better knowledge of what it means to be a member of a team and a community.  Thanks to our Psychologist ...

On Tuesday we lost a great friend to Utah children with the passing of Beverly Taylor Sorensen. As you know, Oakwood is a Beverly Taylor Sorensen art sponsored school.  Our students benefit from wonderful art instruction that not only supports the curriculum, but adds beauty to our school and lives. We have a special tie to Beverly Taylor ...

The fifth and sixth graders did an amazing job performing in the band and orchestra concert. ...