Granbury Memorial Day Essay Contest

Memorial Day essay contest during a community celebration on May 30, 2022, at the Jim Burks Firefighters Memorial Park. The contest is named in memory of J.C. Campbell, a veteran and community leader who initiated the program to encourage students to commemorate armed services personnel who have died in service to the nation. The program objective for the fifth grade competition states, “Many students think Memorial Day is simply a day to ‘celebrate’ a day off from school. They don’t realize it is instead a day to ‘commemorate’ or remember those who have lost their lives in all American Wars. The objective of this contest is to help students understand the true meaning of this day.” Burrell was one of five Granbury ISD campus winners vying for the top prize. Others were: Virgil Farris, STEAM Academy at Mambrino; Sofia Ferguson, Acton Elementary School; Breyer Schenewark, Oak Woods School; Rainn Sherwood, Baccus Elementary School.

What Memorial Day Means to Me

Memorial Day isn't about having a good time and partying, or even getting together with family members. It is about honoring those who have died in our nation's wars and remembering that they gave their life to serve our country and provide for the freedoms we enjoy in the United States. We should live our lives in such a way to give htem all the respect they deserve. I have a lot of ancestors who served in a war but one man stood out to me. Not because he was in history books or in newspapers, but because he was just a normal man whose story of how he got to war and whose love of his country touched me. My ancestor, Roy Angus Hill was not born in the United States but in Victoria, Canada in 1918. he immigrated to the US in 1922 at only 4 years old. I understand how young 4 is as my niece is 4 years old. He enlisted in the United States Army when he was 22 years old. I have a brother that's almost 22 years old. Roy served in the 44th Infantry Battalion, Sixth Armored Division of the Third Army and was led by General George Patton. Roy arrived in France in July of 1944. He was ready to make our country proud, and he was prepared. He was part of Patton's great drive across Europe, and was part of the great rescue of the 101st Airborne at Bastogene, in the Battle of the Bulge, as a Tech Class 4. Those who held this rank were often addressed as Sergeant. Technicians possessed specialized skills that were rewarded with a higher pay grade. I don't know much about World War II, or Technician 4's, or the Battle of the Bulge, but my father showed me pictures of men digging holes for safety in a frozen land, in December, in Belgium. And of tanks, and the things of war. I've also seen images of war from Ukraine. Roy died the 1st of April in 1945 in Butbach, Germany, one month before the Germans surrendered, when he was 25 years old. I have a brother that's 25. Roy Hill was not even able to be buried in the United States but instead was transported for burial in Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands. I can hardly say the names of these lands, and probably will never be able to visit. Not one of Roy's family members has visited Roy in the Netherlands. No one has been able to lay flowers on his grave. So I choose to think of him more. to visit those I am able to visit more, to try hard in school so I can become a better citizen, and understand more the freedoms I am so fortunate to enjoy. This year, especially for Memorial Day, I remember Roy. Breyer Schenewark

Oak Woods Elementary School Talent Show

Oak Woods Elementary Fifth Grade Awards Ceremony and Senior Clap Out

Granbury ISD Gifted and Talented Display Night

Oak Woods Elementary School Splash Kingdom Day

Memorial Day Essay Campus Winners

Campus winners in a fifth grade essay contest for Memorial Day were honored at the Granbury ISD school board meeting on May 16, 2022.

The contest is named in memory of J.C. Campbell, a veteran and community leader who initiated the project eight years ago.  Campbell felt it was important for students to commemorate armed services personnel who have died in service to the nation.

The program objective states, “Many students think Memorial Day is simply a day to ‘celebrate’ a day off from school.  They do not realize it is instead a day to ‘commemorate’ or remember those who have lost their lives in all American Wars.  The objective of this contest is to help students understand the true meaning of this day.”

The winners at the campus level were:

Acton Elementary School: Sofia Ferguson

Baccus Elementary School: Rainn Sherwood

Brawner Intermediate School: Claire Burrell

Oak Woods School: Breyer Schenewark

STEAM Academy at Mambrino: Virgil Farris

The top essays will be judged, and an overall winner will be announced at the community Memorial Day event on Monday, May 30.

Pictured are (left to right) Mickey Allen, Rainn Sherwood, Virgil Farris, Sofia Ferguson, Claire Burrell, Breyer Schenewark, and Julia Pannell.  Allen and Pannell represent Friends of Memorial Lane.

Oak Woods Elementary School Fifth Grade Field Day

 

Pink Panthers Strike Again -

 

Oak Woods Elementary Shining Star

Teacher - Mrs Logsdon

Shining Star - Breyer Schenewark

CONGRATULATIONS, Breyer! You are our class "Shining Star" for the 4th six weeks! I just want you to know how much you are loved and appreciated. Everyday, you enter the classroom with a smile on your face and always have the best, most positive attitude. 

You have worked very hard this year to maintain good grades and your efforts show! Thank you for always being willing to help me and your classmates. Breyer, you were born to be a leader. Keep up the great work and never stop shining! I'm so proud of you and have loved watching you learn and grow.

Mrs Logsdon

"I snapped this cute pic of Breyer with her award. She’s simply a fantastic, all-around star student just as Miller and Sawyer were. You have raised wonderful children! She did amazing as Belle in this week’s performance."

OAK WOODS STUDENTS PRESENT “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” MUSICAL

 

April 13, 2022

Oak Woods School fourth and fifth graders presented the magical musical Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR on April 12, 2022.

According to Music Theatre International, the classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

Breyer Schenewark and Zak Krantz led the cast as Belle and the Beast.

Others in the cast were Reese Clinkscale, Rachel Dueck, Lynnen Freeman, Joe Gastring, Adalyn Gibson, Izzy Griffith, Anzley Howard, Holly Keller, Lennon Mahan, Abi McNeal, Amehlia Mendez, Brynlee Morrison, Taylor Neal, Jacob O’Neal, Sofia Ramirez, McKinley Slaton, and Ryan Valdez.

Ensemble members were Liam Aguilar, Joley Beale, Preslee Boehme, London Broadhurst, Jesse Brush, Maddi Bull, Ari Daugherty, Avery Denny, Kallyn Edwards, Gracie Gill, Karsyn Heath, Raegan Idlett, Rileigh Janes, Harper Langdon, Tatum Lybarger, Kealie Lynch, Jordyn Marburger, Shelby McMullen, Edgar Olea, Kayli Parrish, Wrenn Pierce, Anshi Prasai, Lilly Robinson, Abby Winterton, and Ariana Young.

Directing the production was music teacher Cami Gilbert.  The production team included:  Riley Stembridge, script master; Collin Young and Peyton Crain, set coordinators; Corbin Wilson, stage manager; Aubrey Owens, prop master; Taytum Pinksa, sound and director’s assistant.

Oak Woods Elementary School Fifth Grade trip to Austin

 

Oakwoods Elementary Shining Star

April 1 2022

Dear Parents,

Congratulations! Your child has been selected as an Oak Woods "Shining Star" for the last six weeks of school. An Oak Woods "Shining Star" represents our core character traits: Trustworthy, Respectful, Responsible, Fair, Caring, and a Good Citizen!

Enclosed you will find the nomination form that was submitted to me by your child's teacher. I know you will enjoy reading the form with pride. You are to be commended for the role you play in he education of your child.

You are welcome to join our "Shining Star" recognition ceremony on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 7:30 am. Again, congratulations on your child's recognition.

Sincerely,

Chelsey Gibson

Principal

Oakwoods Elementary "TwosDay"

 Tweedledee and Tweedledum

Murder Mystery at the Floating Flower Oasis Spa - Happy Eleventh Birthday Breyer!

 

Oakwoods Elementary School UIL Competition

Oak Woods School students came home winners from a UIL A+ academic competition on January 29, 2022, in Springtown. Several Oak Woods students competed in the meet, which also featured students from Aledo, Mineral Wells, Reno, and Springtown.  

Event results were: 

 Oral Reading

• 5th Grade:  Amehlia Mendez, 2nd; Breyer Schenewark, 3rd; Rachel Dueck, 4th

A+ Academics is part of the University Interscholastic League. Events span the curriculum and are designed to complement and expand upon what students learn in the classroom, both through learning specific subject knowledge and through learning skills that are valuable in many disciplines.

Fredericksburg Fun