Oakwood Manor Elementary

"We love this school! My daughter definitely excelled. From principal, to teachers, to support staff, I didn't meet a one who wasn't great. You could tell that they were there for the right reasons. The principal, Mrs. Casey, sets a great atmosphere for the school. She is always out in front with a smile, greeting the parents and kids. Her door/phone line is always open, if you have a question or concern. Her positive attitude is infectious. The reading instruction is set up, where I know exactly what level she is at and I can watch her move up. It's exciting to see her progress. The behavior challenged kids receive the same happy face as the well behaved children. Plus, I witness actions taken to help the behavior challenged kids become more successful with this endeavor. My daughter is more on the well behaved side, but was helped along with treasure box in the class room and Hoot Tickets for the overall school. Getting to be principal for a while, if you earn enough Hoot Tickets - ingenious. Treasure box items could be bought with enough Hoot Tickets, or having lunch with certain people was also very exciting. If a parent wants to be involved, they are met with open arms and lots of thank you's. They even have a garden supervised by Master Gardeners. Each class gets their own plants to grow and harvest. Master Gardeners teach a grade how to can vegetables. They can eat their harvest at lunch. Fresh vegetables at lunch - what an awesome program. My daughter was willing to try things that I'd never heard of because she grew them. The school pledge of integrity, safety, respect, personal best says it all. My daughter was saying the pledge first week. WE LOVED THIS SCHOOL!"

"We love this school! My daughter definitely excelled. From principal, to teachers, to support staff, I didn't meet a one who wasn't great. You could tell that they were there for the right reasons. The principal, Mrs. Casey, sets a great atmosphere for the school. She is always out in front with a smile, greeting the parents and kids. Her door/phone line is always open, if you have a question or concern. Her positive attitude is infectious. The reading instruction is set up, where I know exactly what level she is at and I can watch her move up. It's exciting to see her progress. The behavior challenged kids receive the same happy face as the well behaved children. Plus, I witness actions taken to help the behavior challenged kids become more successful with this endeavor. My daughter is more on the well behaved side, but was helped along with treasure box in the class room and Hoot Tickets for the overall school. Getting to be principal for a while, if you earn enough Hoot Tickets - ingenious. Treasure box items could be bought with enough Hoot Tickets, or having lunch with certain people was also very exciting. If a parent wants to be involved, they are met with open arms and lots of thank you's. They even have a garden supervised by Master Gardeners. Each class gets their own plants to grow and harvest. Master Gardeners teach a grade how to can vegetables. They can eat their harvest at lunch. Fresh vegetables at lunch - what an awesome program. My daughter was willing to try things that I'd never heard of because she grew them. The school pledge of integrity, safety, respect, personal best says it all. My daughter was saying the pledge first week. WE LOVED THIS SCHOOL!"