Wednesday, February 8th, we had 2 special speakers for our 4th grade boys: Coach Brian Wilson, teacher and head football coach at Jefferson Middle, and quarterback Mitchell Gibbons. They spoke to our boys about discipline, hard work, teamwork, and perseverance. They also left a few very special shirts that several of our boys could earn […]
On Friday, February 3rd, Woodland students enjoyed a school-wide pajama day. What brought on a school wide pajama day in the beginning of February you ask? Throughout the school, in writing workshop, students are learning to write about their opinions and how to be persuasive. Our 3rd grade students did this in the form of […]
Congratulations to Amy Brewer, Woodland’s Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Brewer has been a teacher at Woodland since 2000. She has served as a teacher team leader, district literacy mentor, STEM Innovator, and District Writing Professional Development leader in addition to her role of classroom teacher. Mrs. Brewer is now a finalist for consideration for […]
Kindergarten students have been developing a sense of community and learning all about helpers within our community. We have had guest speakers visit the school to discuss their careers along with the tools that they use daily in their job. Students are learning about all different types of careers that they may one day want […]
Students in 3rd grade did holiday baking projects in December. The goal of this project was to practice measuring capacity, as well as learning about their family holiday traditions, and those of their peers. Each student baked their holiday food at home. Students then brought in their baked goods and shared their holiday traditions.
Woodland first graders were able to experience many winter holiday celebrations around the World in December. We began by exploring and sharing our own holiday traditions. Then we had many special guests come to teach us about other winter holiday traditions from around the World that they celebrate. Our special guests taught us about Diwali […]
Woodland PTO sponsored “Donuts with Dads” in Woodland Elementary Café on Friday, November 11, 2016. Thanks to all the Dads, Grandfathers, Stepdads, Uncles & Brothers who came out.
AdvancED congratulates Glenwood Elementary, Linden Elementary and Woodland Elementary on receiving AdvancED STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Certification. This achievement is a mark of STEM distinction and excellence only offered to highly effective institutions that prioritize STEM education as a path to success.
AdvancED STEM Certification is the first internationally recognized mark of quality […]
Oak Ridge School district is pleased to announce that two educational leaders from Woodland Elementary School, Melissa Blalock and Evan Parker, have been selected to serve in the Innovative Leaders Institute.
The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, a public/private partnership between the Tennessee Department of Education and Battelle Education, announced today the 28 Tennessee educators accepted […]