Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary

💙🩺 Today we celebrate the incredible heart of our school — Nurse Laurie! 🩺💙

School Nurse Appreciation Day gives us the perfect opportunity to recognize someone who cares for our Wildcats with endless kindness, patience, and compassion each and every day. Nurse Laurie brings not only incredible medical expertise to Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary, but also a calming presence, a listening ear, and a heart that makes students and staff alike feel safe and cared for.

Whether she’s comforting a nervous student, helping a sick Wildcat feel better, or jumping into action when someone needs her most, she does it all with grace and genuine love for our community. Her impact reaches far beyond the clinic walls, and we are so lucky to have her as part of our Wildcat family.

Thank you, Nurse Laurie, for the countless ways you care for us all. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💛🐾

#SchoolNurseAppreciationDay #WildcatPride #OAESstrong #ThankYouNurseLaurie

Happy National Principals' Day to our fearless leader, Mr. O’Marr Curry! Thank you for leading Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary with warmth, kindness, and high expectations as you continue raising the bar for our students, staff, and families every day. 💙💛 @clarkecountyschools #CCSD #OAES

💙💛 Relay for Life 2026 💛💙

What an incredible night for our OAES Relay for Life team! With this year’s theme, *Driving Out Cancer,” our school community came together to show that when we unite, we can help push cancer further and further away.

We are proud to share that OAES was recognized as a Silver Team, raising over $3,500 for the American Cancer Society!

Thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and supported our team. Every dollar raised helps fuel hope, research, and support for those impacted by cancer.

💜 Together, we are Driving Out Cancer! 💜

#RelayForLife #DrivingOutCancer #AmericanCancerSociety #OAES #OglethorpeAvenueElementary #SilverTeam #FightCancer #CommunityStrong #WildcatStrong #CCSD @clarkecountyschools

🌊🐬 5th Grade Tybee Island Adventure!🐚🌞

Our 5th graders have had an amazing time on their trip to the Tybee Island 4-H Burton Center! From hands-on science to unforgettable coastal adventures, they’ve been busy exploring and learning every step of the way.

Highlights from the trip included:
🐬 A dolphin cruise
🏖️ Fun in the sun and a night walk at the beach
🌊 Surf sleuthing and coastal discoveries
🦑 Dissecting squid (future marine biologists in the making!)
🌾 Exploring the marsh ecosystem
🍬 A sweet stop at a candy shop on River Street

They’ve made incredible memories, learned so much, and had an absolute blast! 💙

#5thGradeAdventure #TybeeIsland #4HBurtonCenter #FieldTripFun #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #CoastalExploration #MakingMemories

Congratulations to our OAES Young Scientist Fair participants and winners!

1st place
Olivia Klein: K-2 Art Physical Science
Rein McFarlane: K-2 Art Earth Science
Dakota Barrett: K-2 Art Life Science
Clara Crim & Jordan Cole: 3-5 No Bones About It

2nd place
Jo Wheeler: K-2 Art Life Science
Annabelle Collins and Atiyah Thomas: 3-5 Barge Building
Mia Clark and Finnley Hosey: 3-5 Deep Blue Sea

3rd place:
Etta Crim, Khalil Thomas, Levi Nelms, Jo Wheeler: K-2 Tower of Athens

🏆📈 CONGRATULATIONS to Team Perfectly Pickley! 🎉

We are thrilled to celebrate Mia, Annabelle, Clara, and Jordan for earning 1st Place in the Georgia Regional Stock Market Game – 10th Congressional District (Elementary Division)!

During the competition this outstanding team grew their portfolio to an impressive $105,804.67, achieving an incredible 11.0928% return — the highest return in the entire region! 💵📊

Their smart investing, teamwork, and dedication truly paid off. We are so proud of you for demonstrating real-world financial skills and becoming champions! 🥇👏

🌟 Way to go, Perfectly Pickley! 🌟

#StockMarketGame #PerfectlyPrickly #OglethorpeAvenueElementary #StudentSuccess #FinancialLiteracy #FutureInvestors #ProudMoment #Champions


🏆📈 ¡Felicidades al equipo «Perfectly Pickley»! 🎉

Nos complace felicitar a Mia, Annabelle, Clara y Jordan, quienes consiguieron el primer puesto en el “Juego de la Bolsa” regional del 10.º distrito electoral de Georgia (división de primaria).

Durante la competencia (que se extendió del 26 de enero al 3 de abril de 2026), este equipo hizo crecer su cartera hasta alcanzar la impresionante cifra de 105 804,67 dólares, logrando una rentabilidad del 11,0928 %, ¡la más alta de toda la región! 💵📊

Su inversión inteligente, su trabajo en equipo y su dedicación han dado sus frutos. ¡Nos enorgullece ver como demuestran sus habilidades financieras del mundo real y por salir campeones! 🥇👏



🌟 ¡Bien hecho, Perfectly Pickley! 🌟

🐾 THE DENS HAVE BEEN DECIDED! 🐾 The energy in the gym last week was absolutely ELECTRIC! ⚡️ If you heard music blasting and felt the ground shaking, that was just us celebrating our 2026 House Den Sorting Ceremony! 🕺💃 As we dive deeper into our Leader in Me journey, every Wildcat is now part of a "House"—a smaller family within our school where they’ll build leadership skills, earn points for character, and find their squad. Our students chose their destiny by picking mystery wristbands that sorted them into one of our six fierce dens: 💛 Yellow Cheetahs 💜 Purple Lions ❤️ Red Tigers 💚 Green Leopards 🖤 Black Panthers 💙 Blue Jaguars It wasn't just a ceremony; it was a massive dance party to kick off a brand-new chapter of school spirit! 🎶✨ We are so proud of our leaders and can't wait to see which House takes the lead this term! 📣 PARENTS: WHICH HOUSE ARE YOU REPPING? 🦁🐆🐅 . . . #WildcatSocial #LeaderInMe #HouseSystem #SortingCeremony #SchoolSpirit #BlueAndGold #WildcatPride #DenLife

❤️ Red Ribbon Week is Here! ❤️

Next week, we’re celebrating healthy choices, strong minds, and bright futures!
Red Ribbon Week is all about coming together to make positive choices and support one another in living our best, drug-free lives. 💪

Here’s how we’ll celebrate each day:

🔴 Monday: Red Ribbon Week Kickoff!
Wear RED to show your commitment to living drug-free and making healthy choices!

💗 Tuesday: Every Piece Matters—Pink Out!
Wear PINK to show your support for breast cancer awareness.

🏈 Wednesday: Team Up To Solve the Puzzle!
Wear your favorite sports gear or Wildcat spirit wear—because teamwork makes us stronger!

🧩 Thursday: “Piece” It Together!
Dress like a twin or a group—matching outfits for the win!

📚 Friday: Show Your “Character”!
End the week with our Storybook Parade! Dress up as your favorite book character and don’t forget to bring your book to carry!

Let’s show our Wildcat pride all week long! 💙🐾

🎪📚 Step Right Up for Literacy Night! 📚🎪

Join us for an evening of games, prizes, raffles, and reading fun at our Literacy Carnival!
🗓️ Thursday, November 13 | 6–7 PM
🍗 Tenders Delight Food Truck will be here starting at 5:30 PM—come hungry!

🎟️ Games!
🎁 Prizes!
🎉 Raffles!
📖 And more!

In preparation for the big night, we’re collecting gently used children’s books to share with students as prizes and gifts.
Your donations will help us spread the joy of reading across our Wildcat community! 💙🐾

📦 Drop donations off: OAES Main Office
📅 Accepted through: Friday, November 7

🌅🐾 Our Wildcats showed up at dawn laced up and ready to RUN! The Fun Run is officially underway here at OAES, and these kids are lightning fast ⚡️🐆 We’re running not just for fun, but for a cause—helping our 5th graders get to Tybee Island for their big end-of-year trip! 🏝️💙 📣 Come cheer them on and be part of the energy! 💛 Don’t forget—you can still get sponsors or donate here: https://square.link/u/nyOdKCcw?src=sheet Let’s go, Wildcats! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨 #OAESFunRun #WildcatPride #UpUpAndAway #EveryStepCounts

💛✨ Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day and we are taking a BIG moment to shine the spotlight on the incredible heroes of Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary! ✨💛 Our custodians are the heart of our school—working early mornings, late nights, and everything in between to make sure our building sparkles, shines, and feels like home. They are problem-solvers, encouragers, fixers, and protectors. They keep our hallways safe, our classrooms welcoming, and they do it all with smiles that brighten every Wildcat’s day. More than just keeping OAES beautiful, they model what it means to serve with pride, integrity, and care. Our custodians lift us up daily, and their hard work makes everything we do possible. 👏👏👏 Please join us in giving a HUGE round of applause and ALL of our gratitude to our custodial team. We see you, we appreciate you, and we LOVE you! 💙💛 #NationalCustodianAppreciationDay #WildcatPride #OAESStrong #EveryDayCounts

📣 Wildcats, we’ve got a BIG couple of days ahead and we don’t want you to miss a thing!

✨ TONIGHT is Math Night: Sports Edition!
Kick things off at 5:30 with dinner from the Wing House Food Truck, then join us at 6:00 for a night of math games, cool prizes, and raffles. Parents—don’t forget, you’ll have the chance to win a $25 Starbucks gift card and a $25 Amazon gift card!

🏃‍♀️ TOMORROW is our Fun Run!
Get ready to cheer, run, and celebrate school spirit! Here’s what you need to know:
🍧 Bring $1 to help us give every Wildcat a popsicle
💧 Bring a water bottle
👟 Wear something comfy to run in
💛 Don’t forget to get sponsors or donate here: https://square.link/u/nyOdKCcw?src=sheet

Run Schedule:
1️⃣ 1st: 8:30–9:00
👶 Kindergarten: 9:10–9:40
2️⃣ 2nd: 9:50–10:20
3️⃣ 3rd: 10:30–11:00
4️⃣ 4th: 11:10–11:40
5️⃣ 5th: 11:50–12:20
🎈 PreK: 12:30–1:00

We can’t wait to see everyone come together for two amazing events—let’s bring the energy, Wildcats! 💙💛

📬🦖 A very special thank you to Dr. Maurice Snook for generously loaning part of his stamp collection to our library! Right now, our Wildcats are enjoying a dinosaur-themed display featuring stamps from across the globe and throughout history. Stamp collecting—philately—may seem like a small hobby, but it’s actually a window into history, art, culture, and storytelling. Through Dr. Snook’s dinosaur stamps, our students are not only marveling at prehistoric creatures, they’re also learning how countries commemorate discoveries, celebrate science, and share culture through these miniature works of art. As you can see, even our littlest Wildcats are captivated. Thank you, Dr. Snook, for sparking curiosity and helping us explore the world (and prehistoric past!) through philately. 🐾✨ 📚 Come check out these stamps at the Book Fair, this week and next!

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🎉👏 Huge congratulations to Ms. Valerie Oxford, our incredible ESOL teacher, who was selected as a recipient of an AthFest Educates Grant!

Thanks to this award, Ms. Oxford’s students will experience an unforgettable aerial arts field trip at Canopy Studio, where movement, creativity, and confidence soar to new heights. 🌟

We’re so proud of Ms. Oxford for bringing innovative, arts-based opportunities to our Wildcats, and we’re grateful to AthFest Educates for their continued support of arts education across Clarke County. 💛💙

HISTORY IN THE MAKING!

The Wildcats stormed the court last night and captured our first-ever volleyball victory, taking down Barrow in a match we’ll never forget. 🏐🔥

Kinley poured in 18 points, but it was the grit, hustle, and teamwork from every Wildcat that sealed the win. None of it would’ve been possible without the leadership of Coach Camille and Coach Arellano, who’ve been building this team from the ground up.

And this is just the beginning — the first W is in the books, and the future is wide open. 💙💪

📣 Next up: come cheer us on as we take on Burks, Wednesday, October 1st at 5:30 in the CCSD Gym!

#WildcatWin #HistoryMade #OAESVolleyball

🧪✨ Today, Oglethorpe had the joy of hosting Dr. Maurice Snook, a retired chemist who wowed our Wildcats with his magical experiments! Students were treated to a science lesson like no other—full of shrieks, gasps, and wide-eyed wonder as Dr. Snook brought the fundamental laws of chemistry to life right before their eyes. From start to finish, our Wildcats were on the edge of their seats, discovering just how amazing science can be when we play with the building blocks of our world. Dr. Snook is truly an Athens treasure, and we feel so lucky to have shared this unforgettable day with him. Thank you, Dr. Snook, for sparking curiosity and joy in our young scientists! 💛💙

Get ready to show your Wildcat spirit! 🏀📣 Fall Basketball and Cheerleading tryouts are coming up next week—Tuesday and Thursday right after school until 4:30 PM. This is your chance to shine, show off your skills, and be part of an incredible team! Tryout forms are coming home in Wednesday folders this week, or you can grab them online through the ClassDojo link. Let’s see our Wildcats bring the energy, the moves, and the team spirit—don’t miss out! 🎉💛💙

More big news coming daily out of OAES: our very first Wildcats Volleyball Team has officially taken the court!

We are so proud of our student-athletes for stepping up, working hard, and showing what it means to represent OAES with teamwork, determination, and Wildcat spirit. A huge shoutout goes to Coach Camille and Coach Arellano, whose vision, energy, and dedication have brought this brand-new program to life.

Our season is officially underway, and we can’t wait to see our Wildcats in action. Come cheer on our girls’ volleyball team this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the CCSD Gym! Let’s pack the stands and show our athletes how much we believe in them.

Up, up, and away, Wildcats—this is just the beginning! 🏐💙💛