Our 2nd graders are learning to collaborate while researching how pollinators help plants survive. Groups took their own notes from the text to fit each category. Willow Brook Elementary School #integrity

This young scholar was so excited to show off her math efforts today. She went above and beyond to prove her answer was correct. We are planting the seeds for tomorrow’s leaders. Willow Brook Elementary School

We had a creepy visitor today that the kids just had to check out. We researched and found out it was a house centipede and more afraid of us than we were of him. Amazing world we live in. Willow Brook Elementary School

2nd grade is learning how to use writing rubrics to have accountability in their writing. I am continually blown away by their efforts. Willow Brook Elementary School #integrity

Shout out to this young lady, Kaylee Hickman, for taking on the challenge of teaching my scholars! Kaylee is a junior at ORHS and did a fantastic job teaching main idea and using text evidence to answer questions from the text. She is a natural and my scholars absolutely love

These two young scholars did a fantastic job representing their teams in our math challenge today. Decomposing can be a tricky concept to master. Great job, girls! 🌟Willow Brook Elementary School

We enjoyed a beautiful day during recess today. They have been working so hard on their TCAPs and deserved a little extra downtime. Love our Willow Brook Bears! #StudentsFirst Willow Brook Elementary School

Young writers at work! Today we honed our writing skills by working together to summarize a fable and identify the central message. These 2nd graders are teaching for that crown! Willow Brook Elementary School #Engagement

We had a special visitor today in room 215. Mrs. Kyla Johnson came to present bee keeping to our 2nd graders as part of our Career Day activities. We are so thankful for her involvement in our school! Willow Brook Elementary School Friends of ORS Oak Ridge Schools #Engagement

Our 2nd graders had a great time exploring the outdoors today at Frozen Head State Park. Thank you to all of our amazing parents who went as chaperones. Willow Brook Elementary School

This young lady has done a fantastic job in our 2nd grade classroom this year. If she chooses, she will make a fantastic teacher one day. Kaylee Hickman has become a very important part of our classroom. Thank you Oak Ridge Schools for allowing your scholars this opportunity to explore

Wrappping up the school year with some positive rewards. So proud of our scholars and of our Admin team who support all of our crazy ideas! Proud to be a Willow Brook Bear! Oak Ridge Schools Willow Brook Elementary School #Engagement 𝓙𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓯𝓮𝓻 𝓛. 𝓛𝓪𝓾𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓲𝓷𝓮

Trying out the “big kid” playground today. Thank you 4th grade for sharing your space! DeAnna Okert Cherie Willow Brook Elementary School It was a beautiful last day of school!

We’ve learned so much these past few days! I’m very thankful for a great trip with a great group of people❤️👑🐻 Cherie Becky Sensibaugh Tamara Rhyne 🧷 Willow Brook Elementary School #TheStandardIsTheStandard #ReachForTheCrown

These young scholars came in ready to crush 2nd grade! Thinking boards are underway and accountable talk had the room buzzing with deep conversations about the task at hand. Give them a clear path to the Crown and they will not disappoint. Willow Brook Elementary School Open Up Resources Oak Ridge Schools

I have some very special young ladies that helped me kick off my first ever Crochet Club meeting yesterday. Not many people realize it, but it involves a lot of math, creativity, perseverance, dedication, and commitment. These are just some of the characteristics we try to

The self confidence and desire to accomplish the task are a recipe for success in our classroom. Our scholars at Willow Brook Elementary love the thinking boards. Willow Brook Elementary School #ChasingIt

This picture right here is the ultimate reason I wanted to start my Crochet Club. So many character traits are evident here. Compassion, empathy, dedication, commitment, and perseverance to name a few. These two are determined to learn their new stitches. Love their hearts!