2020-08-12

2020-2021 Focus on Oak Grove City Guide Page 19 Maple Elementary, 3-5 The elementary academic environment is richwith fiction and nonfiction texts. Students are excited about opportunities to read the wide variety of literature found in classroom libraries, themedia center and in theWonders Literacy program. The literacy program blends well with the social studies and science curriculum. The science standards include experiments and the Envisions program is used for math.Technology is embedded across the curriculum. The elementary honors three students per grade level each month who are known as the Most Valuable Panthers for their great work habits as well as exemplary character traits. Maple Elementary offers a book club, board game club, FIT club, pet pals and Kindness Club. Schools Oak Grove R-6 Misti Raney, Elementary principal The Charlene Roscher Early Childhood Center The Charlene Roscher Early Childhood Center houses early childhood special education, Title I Preschool, Parents as Teachers, speech and language therapy and occupational and physical therapy. The preschool is designed for children who may need extra help to be ready for kindergarten. Children, ages 3-5, must qualify for preschool and are placed in the program based on screening scores. Children who are struggling in development may qualify for a spot. Parents as Teachers is part of the ECC and available to children birth to five who live in the school district attendance area. Because parents are a child’s first teacher, the program helps parents capitalize on the first years of development. Participation within the program helps parents transition their children more easily to the school setting. Oak Grove Primary, K-2 The mission of the K-5 facilities, in cooperation with family and community, is to assist each student in becoming a lifelong learner by providing the guidance, tools and opportunities to maximize their academic, social and individual potential. In addition to their curricular focus of reading readiness, the primary school emphasizes character development in the classroom as well as with monthly Super Panther awards. The primary uses the Wonders Literacy Program to integrate all aspects of the curriculum. The Board of Education is the decision-making branch of the school district, and open meetings are held at 7 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month in the Early Childhood Center. Members are: Sue Alexander, president Keith Moyer, vice-president Montie Tripp, treasurer Todd Blansit Randy McClain Drew Hudson Tamara Kirk R-6 Board of Education Laura Oyler, Primary principal Oak Grove Board of Education members are front row from left Sue Alexander, Tamara Kirk and Randy Mc- Clain; back row from left Montie Tripp, Keith Moyer and Drew Hudson. Not pictured Todd Blansit. Oak Grove Middle School, 6-8 The mission at Oak Grove Middle School is to create an atmosphere where students value intellectual learning, strive to function independently and develop a sense of responsibility. In addition to the basic core classes of communication arts, reading, math, science and social studies, the middle school offers exploratory classes in music, band, art, technology, foreign languages, drama, computers and family and consumer science. Reading is a top priority at themiddle school as it is one, if not themost important skill, that a child will ever master. Students are encouraged to read for entertainment as well as in the content areas, and students are requiredtohaveschoolappropriatereadingmaterialwiththematalltimes. A Pride Student Advisory Program is offered the last 25 minutes of the day in home room to assist students in building skills for success and help meet the needs of middle school learners. Lessons createdbyProjectWisdomare incorporated tobuild character education, anti-bullying messages and to aid in social emotional development. These are skills which aid not only in literacy but also in real life. Avariety of activities are offered including:ScienceOlympiad,Scholar Bowl,math challenge,yearbook,sewing club,one act plays,several book clubs, marching band, jazz band, cheerleading and scrap booking. Tracy Kemp, Middle School principal