Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary

This Friday, join us in wearing purple to raise awareness for Sanfilippo Syndrome! 💜 By coming together and spreading the word, we’re supporting research and hope for a cure for this rare and devastating disease. 💪 If you’re curious to learn more, check out https://curesanfilippofoundation.org/ Thank you for helping us make a difference! #SanfilippoSyndrome #WearPurpleForACure #HopeForSanfilippo #WildcatsForACause

🍂 Thanksgiving Luncheon Reminder! 🍂 We’re so excited to gather with our Wildcats and their families this Thursday, November 14th, to celebrate and give thanks together! Families with multiple children are invited to attend once, and students in different grades can all eat together if families are joining us. The preferred time is your youngest student’s lunchtime. Here's what to expect: 🍗 Chicken bites or turkey with gravy 🍞 Cornbread, stuffing, green beans 🍎 Fresh fruit, baked apples, cranberry sauce, and cookies! Cost for adults and non-CCSD children is $4.75 (cash only). Contact your child’s teacher for exact times, and please RSVP here to help us plan: https://bit.ly/3O5TZAw. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🧡 #ThanksgivingTogether #WildcatsGiveThanks

Science in Action! 🎶☎️ Our fourth graders are diving into the fascinating world of physics today by exploring sound waves with homemade string telephones! 📞✨ They’re learning how sound travels through vibrations and experiencing firsthand how waves carry sound from one end of the string to the other. It’s hands-on science at its best, sparking curiosity and building knowledge with every call! #PhysicsFun #WildcatsInSTEM #HandsOnLearning #OneDreamOneTeam #CCSDProud

Go Girls on the Run! 🏃‍♀️🌟 Our Wildcats are out there today, giving it their all in their practice 5K for Girls on the Run! This incredible program empowers girls to develop strength, confidence, and resilience through running, teamwork, and character-building activities. Each step brings them closer to reaching their goals—and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and dedication! Way to go, Wildcats! Keep running toward greatness! 💪✨ #GirlsOnTheRun #WildcatStrong #ConfidenceInMotion #OneDreamOneTeam #CCSDProud

🍂 Thanksgiving Blessing Bag Donation Drive! 🍂 This Thanksgiving, we’re embracing our Leader in Me spirit and practicing Think Win-Win by joining together to give back! Thanks to the inspiration of our 4th-grade Principal’s Council member, Atiyah Thomas, we’re collecting items to create blessing bags for Athens’ homeless community. Donations are accepted in the front office through November 15th. Items needed include scarves, gloves, socks, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bottled water, and individually wrapped snacks. It’s also a friendly competition—first place wins a pizza party, second place wins popcorn, and third place gets cookies! Let’s show our Wildcats’ commitment to kindness and make this Thanksgiving season truly meaningful. Thank you for giving back! 💙 #ThankfulWildcats #LeaderInMe #ThinkWinWin #WildcatsGiveBack #Thanksgiving2024 #BlessingBagDrive #CommunityCare

🎉 Wildcat Merch is Here! 🎉 Get your Oglethorpe spirit gear now through November 29! Show your Wildcat pride with our awesome school merch, available at: 👉 https://rubysuegraphics.bigcartel.com/ Orders will be delivered to your student at school the week of December 16. Be sure to include your child’s name and homeroom teacher when ordering! Go Wildcats! 💙🤍 #WildcatMerch #SchoolSpirit #ShopNow

🎨 Exciting News for Our Wildcats! 🎨 Don’t miss “INSPIRED: Artworks by Students of the Clarke County School District,” now on display at the Lyndon House Arts Center until January 18, 2025! This special exhibit features incredible pieces by talented CCSD students, including artwork from several of our very own: Featured Artists from Our School: Mya Mosely, Anais Baillehache, Hazel Crenshaw, Adrielys Martinez-Rodriguez, Lenny Wenzka, Brandy Ellzey, Aitza Martinez, Katy Najera Tobar, Ainara Navarro, Asia Adams, Ja’Laya Carter With artwork in every medium—photography, sculpture, drawing, and more—this exhibit celebrates our young artists and the Athens community's vibrant creative spirit. Admission is free, and families are welcome to enjoy the gallery together during regular hours (see hours below). Be sure to explore the inspiring work and pick up a copy of the exhibit catalog, which features every student artist! Lyndon House Arts Center: 📍 211 Hoyt Street 🕒 Tues & Thurs: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. 🕒 Wed, Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more info, visit accgov.com/exhibits or call 706-613-3623.

🗳️ Election Day is here, but our Wildcats already got a taste of democracy! 🗳️ Yesterday, our students took part in a Mock Election, casting their votes and experiencing the democratic process firsthand! From marking their ballots to seeing the results, our Wildcats practiced the same civic responsibilities that adults carry out today. Remember to make your voice heard, too—Go vote! 🗳️ Let’s set an example for our young leaders! #ElectionDay #MockElection #FutureVoters #CivicEngagement

🎉👏 Exciting News! Ms. Jeanna Wheeler is a GLISI Hidden Heroes Nominee! 👏🎉 We’re proud to announce that Ms. Jeanna Wheeler, our hardworking Math and Science Instructional Coach, has been nominated for the GLISI Hidden Heroes Award! 🏆 Ms. Wheeler brings dedication and expertise to every part of her role. Each morning, she welcomes students with a smile and music, starting their day off right. Throughout the day, she’s in classrooms supporting teachers with instruction and planning, analyzing data to boost student growth, and coordinating our Dual Language Immersion program—all while advocating for the success of every student. As if that’s not enough, Ms. Wheeler also coaches basketball, helping students on and off the court. Let’s celebrate her dedication and impact! Visit the GLISI website to vote and support Ms. Wheeler as a true Hidden Hero! 🌟 https://hiddenheroes.glisi.org/2024/gallery #HiddenHeroes #VoteNow #ProudToBeAWildcat

🇺🇸🎨 A HUGE thank you to United Way of Northeast Georgia! 🎨🇺🇸 Our playground just got a colorful upgrade with a brand new USA map, hand-painted by the amazing team at United Way of NE GA! This addition will spark countless learning adventures, as students explore the states, learn geography, and even create games across this vibrant new map. We’re so grateful for United Way’s dedication to our school and community, and we can’t wait to see all the creative ways our Wildcats will enjoy this special addition! 💙❤️🤍 Thank you, United Way of NE GA, for bringing color and learning to our playground! #ThankYou #UnitedWayNEGA #CommunitySupport #PlaygroundFun

📚🗳️ A Special Civic Learning Day with Dr. Shane Singh! 🗳️📚 Today, our 4th and 5th graders had the incredible opportunity to learn about electoral systems from Dr. Shane Singh, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at UGA—and one of our own Oglethorpe dads! With tomorrow’s election approaching, this was a perfect moment for our Wildcats to deepen their understanding of how different electoral systems shape democratic decisions worldwide. Dr. Singh introduced students to three key voting systems: first-past-the-post, runoff voting, and proportional representation. Through a creative twist, students cast votes for their favorite ice cream flavor under each system, comparing the outcomes and examining how the system influenced the results. They explored benefits and challenges unique to each structure, sparking thoughtful discussions on fairness, representation, and the many ways votes can be counted. We were beyond impressed with the critical thinking our Wildcats displayed and the insightful questions they raised. Their curiosity and engagement reminded us of the importance of understanding democracy and how each of us can play a role in shaping the communities we’re part of. Thank you, Dr. Singh, for inspiring our young leaders! Let’s keep thinking big, Wildcats! 🌟 #CivicLearning #FutureLeaders #LeadershipInAction #ThinkWinWin

🌟 Growing Leaders! 🌟 Today, our Student Leadership Council traveled to our CCSD district office for a leadership conference, diving into activities on leadership styles, team building, and public speaking. This incredible experience aligns with our Leader in Me journey, helping students strengthen skills that empower them to lead with confidence and purpose. We’re so proud of these Wildcats for stepping up, learning new ways to support their school community, and bringing their leadership skills back to campus! 🐾✨ #LeaderInMe #FutureLeaders #UGAConference #WildcatsLead

🎃✨ Learning with a Creepy Twist! ✨🎃 Even on Halloween, the learning doesn’t stop—it just gets a little… spooky! Today, our fifth graders dove into a hands-on chemistry lesson, exploring physical and chemical changes with dry ice and creating their own pumpkin slime! 🧪👻 We love seeing our students’ excitement as they discover the “magic” of science. Thanks to our amazing teachers for making learning fun and memorable! #ScienceIsCool #CreepyChemistry #HandsOnLearning #PumpkinSlime #FallFun

📚🎃 A Bewitching Storybook Character Parade! 🎃📚 Today, our school halls were filled with characters from all kinds of thrilling tales! From mystical wizards to courageous heroes and eerie creatures, our students transformed into the stars of their favorite books. Each character brought a touch of magic and mystery, making for a parade that felt like pure storybook enchantment! Thank you to everyone who joined in this delightful day—our favorite books truly came to life! 🕸️🧙‍♀️🐺 #StorybookParade #CharacterMagic #FallFun #EnchantedReads

🚍💙 Closing Out Bus Driver Appreciation Week! 💙🚍 To wrap up our celebration, Mr. Curry presented our hardworking bus drivers with oversized travel mugs—perfect for staying hydrated during their long hours on the road! These dedicated drivers keep our Wildcats safe each and every day, rain or shine. Thank you to our incredible bus drivers for your commitment, kindness, and everything you do to support our school community. We appreciate you! 💛 #BusDriverAppreciation #ThankYouDrivers #WildcatsStrong #SafeJourneys

🏀📣 Go Wildcats! 📣🏀 Our Cheer Team and Basketball Teams are putting in the hard work, and it’s paying off! 🐾 Both teams brought home wins last night, and they’re already back in action, practicing for the next game. We couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and teamwork! 💪💙 Check out the attached season schedule and make plans to come out and cheer on our Wildcats at the next game! Let’s keep the momentum going! Girls play at 4pm and Boys play at 5pm! 🎉 #WildcatsStrong #GoWildcats #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork #SeasonSchedule #CheerTeam #Basketball

⚽🏀 Day Two of Red Ribbon Week: Team Up Against Drugs! 🏀⚽ Our Wildcats were ready to win today, showing off their favorite jerseys to support a drug-free life! 🐾💪 We’re all teaming up to make healthy, positive choices that benefit ourselves and our community. Tomorrow is our district-wide Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness—wear your pink to show your support! 💖 Plus, we’ll be selling popsicles for $1 on the playground to raise money for Relay for Life. 🍡 Let’s all Think Win-Win by lifting each other up and making a difference together! 🌟 #RedRibbonWeek #TeamUpAgainstDrugs #WildcatsStrong #PinkOut #RelayForLife #ThinkWinWin

🎬🍿 Lights, Camera, Action: Day One of Red Ribbon Week! 🍿🎬 We’re kicking off Red Ribbon Week with Rally in Red! 🎉 This year’s theme, “Life is a Movie, Film Drug-Free,” reminds us that, like movie heroes, we have the power to make brave, healthy choices. 🌟💪 Our students looked amazing in their red, pledging to live drug-free and make positive decisions! 📸❤️ Thank you all for participating! Tomorrow, we’re Teaming Up Against Drugs by wearing our favorite sports team gear! Let’s keep the energy going! 💥⚽🏀 #RedRibbonWeek #RallyInRed #DrugFreeHeroes #HealthyChoices

🚍💛 Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Week! 💛🚍 This morning, we kicked off the celebrations by thanking the incredible bus drivers who keep our students safe every day with a special breakfast! 🥞☕ Our Principal, Assistant Principal, and administrative leaders were proud to serve and show our appreciation. These drivers go above and beyond, rain or shine, to ensure that our kids arrive safely to school with a smile. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and for being such an important part of our school community! 🚌🙌 #BusDriverAppreciationWeek #ThankYouDrivers #SafetyFirst #SchoolHeroes

Whoops! With the excitement of Octoberfest, I forgot to send this out on Friday afternoon. Thank you to our PTO, staff, and volunteers for such an incredible event, and thank you to all the families that turned out for our Wildcat Community! https://secure.smore.com/n/gwym8