Author Archives: McCoy

Thank you to Hampton Roads Clean and Green for the $500 mini Grant we are received earlier this month. The books have come in and Oakland students will enjoy them!

A very special THANK YOU goes out to Mr. Myron Campbell, Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur from Virginia Beach, Virginia.  Students listened to book talks on his two books!  

May is here!  Read all about it! May Newsletter (click)

Jeremy Wheeler from Wavy – 10 News visited 5th Grade to talk about the weather.  Students learned about clouds, tornadoes, and more.

Read all about it! April Newsletter (click)

Early Start students learned about Shapes and Colors with The Oakland Resource Team.  They celebrated shapes in music, art, library, and movement.

Career Day offers students a chance to see what types of careers are available and to stir their imaginations.

KINDERGARTEN Registration for 2017-18 …  Link here for informational brochure on Kindergarten. Kindergarten Registration — from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 NOTE:  After the date above, you can register a kindergarten student at any time.  Call your … Continue reading →

Fine Arts Day was celebrated with special guests and amazing talents in music and art.  Dr. Whitney came and read to 2nd grade as well!

Early Start children enjoyed visits from “Seuss on the Loose”, a take-off from the popular “Elf on the Shelf” character that many families bring out for the holidays.  An anonymous note was delivered to the class that Monday to let the … Continue reading →

Submitting this form does NOT guarantee acceptance into the program. Requirements: Child must be Suffolk resident Child must be 4 years of age by Sept. 30, 2017 Early Start Pre-Screen Application (click)

Read all about it! March Newsletter (click)

A representative from the Great Dismal Swamp visited with first grade students at Oakland Elementary School and provided the students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of Science Sol 1.5 Animals. Information about habitats and animal needs and characteristics were presented.  … Continue reading →

Cost: $20.00 Cash or Check (made payable to OES) Year Books will arrive by the end of March. Yearbook Sales Flyer (click)

J.B. Rattles came to visit 2nd grade students.  What a great time!

Great Job to our Battle of the Books Team of 5th graders.  They competed against the top teams in Suffolk and Chesapeake.  They were #2 in the Semifinal competition! Thank you to the parents for your help and support!  We … Continue reading →

Early Start students celebrated 100 days of school by creating super hero capes that had 100 items attached.

We are so proud of our very own Mr. B.  He received a SPS Star Award for his amazing work at Oakland Elementary!