School Notes: Oakview Elementary School

Oakview Elementary is in first place in an international contest to win a special visit from award-winning author and illustrator, Jan Brett. The contest ends April 8 and the school is asking for votes.

Enter today to help Oakview win!

Visit Brett's Facebook page, then "Like" her page. Click on the "Contest" box and complete the short entry form using this information: Oakview Elementary Simpsonville, SC 29681 

Entries must be made from a computer. Smart phones are not recognized.

You must fill out the contest entry form for Oakview to receive credit. You can cast your vote even if you are not on Facebook. Please e-mail one of the school's media specialists at emitchel@greenville.k12.sc.us with your first name and e-mail if you'd like to support the school. 

In other school news: Oakview Elementary recently was named a finalist in the 2013 South Carolina School of Character program. Each year, Palmetto Character Council selects schools and districts that demonstrate, through a rigorous evaluation process, that their focus on character development has had a true positive impact on academic achievement, student behavior, and school climate.

Schools of Character are expected to serve as models for other schools by helping them to achieve the same results.

Oakview Elementary School believes that teaching character is central to the performance of all students, both in academics and in life. The “Life is a Highway” program teaches character traits while reinforcing behaviors which promote success in school and beyond. The school refers to these character traits as “Life Signs for Success.” 

Oakview Elementary this year adopted “Life Signs,” which include Effort, Courage, Caring, Initiative, Trustworthiness, Integrity and Personal Best. These “Life Signs” are taught to all students, displayed throughout the school, and reinforced weekly on the morning news program with quotes and information about each word. Each month, the school highlights one “Life Sign” and recognizes students who have shown that character trait.