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20 Fun Things to do with your Kids during Quarantine

20 Fun Things to do with your Kids during Quarantine

1. Have a Talent Show- let the kids put on a show featuring themselves! Great for their self -esteem.

2. Art Gallery Showing- have the kids make a self-portrait or any kind of art work. Display it on a wall, put out snacks, play classical music and […]

2020-04-27T10:12:05-04:00April 27th, 2020|School News|

A Message to 4th Grade From RMS

Hi 4th graders and families of 4th graders,

We are looking forward to being able to be together and meet each of you soon.  As we navigate the end of this school year and begin planning for the next year, we have a couple of videos we want to share with you.  One video […]

2020-04-20T11:32:35-04:00April 20th, 2020|School News|

TDOE and TSIN STEAM Resources for Home Learning

TDOE and TSIN Release STEAM Resources for At-Home Learning

NASHVILLE, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) today released a STE(A)M Resource Hub for educators and families to use with students during COVID-19 related school closures.

The STE(A)M Resource Hub includes three weekly challenges around design activities, critical thinking, and career exploration that can all be done in the home. The challenges, created in partnership with TSIN educators from across […]

2020-04-15T10:22:44-04:00April 15th, 2020|School News|

WB COVID Office Hours

Willow Brook Elementary School

Office Hours and Communication Methods

All WBES teachers will hold office hours Monday through Friday. If you need to contact your child’s teacher by telephone, call 425-3200 and follow the prompt to enter your teacher’s extension number. Please a detailed voicemail, including our phone number, so they […]

2020-04-08T13:38:30-04:00April 8th, 2020|School News|

A Letter From Mr. Dan

Hello Willow Brook Bears!

I would like to begin by saying how much I miss seeing you all every day. I hope you and you families are settling into a good routine and getting some rest and relaxation while you enjoy this beautiful weather that we have been having.

During this time away from school, it is […]

2020-04-08T13:34:24-04:00April 8th, 2020|School News|

Update About School Closure

Update About School Closure

Dear Oak Ridge Schools Families,

3/25/2020

As I mentioned earlier, there was a possibility that the governor would extend the closure of schools in Tennessee. Just recently, we received word that Governor Lee has recommended school districts remain closed through April 24. We obviously will comply with this mandated closure.

We continue […]

2020-03-25T11:53:58-04:00March 24th, 2020|School News|

Congratulations Oak Ridge Schools Teachers of the Year

The Tennessee Teacher of the Year program is designed to promote recognition, respect and appreciation for outstanding teachers in Tennessee, to stimulate interest in teaching as a career, and to encourage public involvement in education.  Each year, the Tennessee Department of Education applauds teachers who care about children, who devote their professional lives to enriching […]

2020-02-06T14:48:09-05:00February 5th, 2020|District News, School News|

Woman’s Suffrage

In the early years of the women’s rights movement, the right to vote was just one of many goals of women’s rights activists, whose broad agenda included equal access to education and employment, equality within marriage and a married women’s right to her own property and wages, custody over her children and control over her […]

2020-03-11T09:11:42-04:00December 4th, 2019|School News|

March Fire Safety Announcement (Carbon Monoxide)

Carbon Monoxide

a. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a gas you
cannot see, taste, or smell. It is often
called “the invisible killer”. It is
created when fossil fuels such as
kerosene, gasoline, coal, natural gas,
propane, methane, or wood don’t
burn completely. CO gas kill people
and pets.

b. Headaches, nausea, and drowsiness
are symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning. Exposure can be fatal.

c. CO alarms shall […]

2020-03-11T09:08:55-04:00December 4th, 2019|School News, Uncategorized|
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