3rd Grade Explorers build their skills rounding numbers through the use of vertical spaces, where they share their mathematical thinking via different colored markers and discussions. #ExplorerNation
Thank you OES community! We collected 54 turkeys for the "No Hunger Holiday Turkey Drive". Our Student Leaders got a workout this morning!
Thank you to all that made our PTO Bingo Night a success! Great to spend an evening with Explorers, old and new, and their families! #ExplorerNation
Thank you to our families for donating to the Elevate Academy food panty. Your generosity will benefit Fort Zumwalt families. #SeasonofGiving #ExplorerNation
Today we had the pleasure of honoring our military veterans through song, art, drama, and a project for the Wounded Warriors. Thank you for your service and Happy Veterans Day!
Ms. Bossomo's 2nd graders demonstrate their character analysis by creating costumes and artwork of the Nemean Lion that Hercules defeated ,and Arachne the spider. #ExplorerNation
A huge shout out to all of our heroes on National First Responders Day! Officer Schweppe set up an amazing event with special visitors from SWAT, K-9, Drone and the Mounted Patrol Unit. We appreciate you.
A huge shout out to the O'Fallon Fire Department for teaching OES Kindergarten students about fire safety and all of the equipment they use to help the community! Thank you!
Miss Basta's 4th graders explore their understanding of fractional concepts by sharing and showing their thinking to solve mulitstep word problems. #ExplorerNation
OES Families: We are just 6 days away from our annual Trunk or Treat event on Thursday, October 16th. We are still looking for more candy donations to ensure a fun night for all! Hope to see you there.
In addition we are looking for someone to join our amazing team as a recess clerk. Call the office at 636-281-3382 for more information or apply here: https://fortzumwalt.schoolspring.com/
In addition we are looking for someone to join our amazing team as a recess clerk. Call the office at 636-281-3382 for more information or apply here: https://fortzumwalt.schoolspring.com/
Culminating Activities to celebrate completing ELA Domain 2, as 1st Graders became doctors investigating body systems, and 2nd Graders created Spartan shields, Olympic torches, and designed their own laurel leaf crowns to show their knowledge of Ancient Greece. #ExplorerNation
Today we celebrated National Custodial, Maintenance, and Ground Crews Day! Our Custodial staff is the best! They work tirelessly each day to make sure our building looks amazing and is a healthy and safe place for students and staff! Thanks Mike K., Kim, Christy and Mike Z.
The final day of 5th Grade Camp was full of team work and skill building! Students completed a "ropes course" by working together and problem solving. Archery and survival skills were a hit! Our closing ceremony focused on what students learned or gained during camp. Thanks to all of our camp counselors and teachers for providing such an interactive and fun experience for the 5th graders.
The second day of 5th Grade camp brought us visits with the Wild Bird Sanctuary and the Reptile Show. Students also continued to explore the creek, create animal tracks and dissect owl pellets.
Join us for our annual PTO Trunk or Treat on October 16th. Our Candy Monsters are ready for your candy donations! Sign up here to decorate your car and join the fun. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZJfJzX01KVB1oMl3iDsf7z9W951H4p0z/view?usp=drive_link
5th grade campers explored the creek, created plaster animal tracks, used team work to solve the "Maze", dissected owl pellets, and bonded through games! Today was a success!
Kindergarten students were focusing on phonological awareness skills of adding words at the beginning or end of other words to make compound words. Gestures help students engage and comprehend abstract concepts.
Our teachers and administrators were hard at work this early release day reviewing diagnostic data and determining interventions for all of our amazing Explorers.
Congratulations to Mrs. Wagner, named the September OES Triple E Impact Award recipient. This award recognizes a staff member who exemplifies our district mission to Educate, Empower, and Equip Students to Excel. Thank you Cindy! #ExplorerNation
It was awesome to see our community come together at tonight's 1st Back to School Kickoff! Thank you to our PTO for putting together the event, and Mrs. Papuga for doling out the delicious hotdogs! #ExplorerNation
