The O'Quinn Schools - James Island

Terrific Turtles Make a Contribution

More Bridges

All the 5's classes were busy with bridges today!

The 5's were busy building bridges this morning. More pictures will follow in another post.

The 5's were busy building bridges this morning. More pictures will follow in another post.

Enjoying the Morning at Camp

Our Summer Camp Morning

Despite the weather, we are cool! Indoor and (some) outdoor play, water coloring, table top activities, and hearing the book, Dogs, by author Kelly Greer are all part of our morning.

Our 5's with the Police Officers

Our First Week of Summer Camp, 2019

Charleston themes and policemen are a big part of our morning.

A Beautiful Graduation Cake

Spirit Night at TCBY

What a great Pep Rally for perseverance! After Terrific Turtle greeted the children, we sang a few songs and Mrs. Lavelle read a book about Bert the bird--You Can Do It , Bert- and how he persevered with help from his friends.

What a great Pep Rally for perseverance! After Terrific Turtle greeted the children, we sang a few songs and Mrs. Lavelle read a book about Bert the bird--You Can Do It , Bert- and how he persevered with help from his friends.

The Environmental and Education Division of the City of Charleston Recreation Department conducted an in-house field trip for our 4's classes today. The name of the program was Terrific Turtles! It was amazing!

Mother's Teas for Poole and Hames AM and PM

What great groups to finish our Mother's teas! The children did a fine job and entertained their moms with songs and dances.

Mother's Tea for Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Robinson

Wonderful Mother's Tea! The children sang and danced with enthusiasm and joy. It was great!

The afternoon Discovery class built a tribute to Notre Dame in response to the fire that occurred there.

The afternoon Discovery class built a tribute to Notre Dame in response to the fire that occurred there.

Our Wonderful Mother's Tea-Mrs. Barfield and Mrs. Brumfield

What a great time at another Mother's Tea. Thank you, Mrs. Barfield and Mrs. Brumfield and , of course, Mrs. Myers and Mrs. Poillion. The children did a wonderful job.

The First Tea for 2019

Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Shelby's class had the first Mother's Tea today. It was beautiful! What a wonderful bunch!

Trustworthiness-A Virtue

The 5's led a Pep Rally on trustworthiness. It was amazing! There was a book, with children acting out the parts, and a video of the children being trustworthy at home and on vacations. What a wonderful experience! Thanks to Mrs. Robinson for the songs, also.

The 4's are learning about whales. They learned that whales can be 100 feet long, have hearts as large as a Volkswagen Beetle, and eat krill.

The 4's are learning about whales. They learned that whales can be 100 feet long, have hearts as large as a Volkswagen Beetle, and eat krill.

Reading is Fun

[03/19/19]   **Hooray for our students! They collected $715.46 for Pennies for Patients. I think that is an all time high for us. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is grateful for our participation in their program. Thanks, O'Quinn students and parents!**

Safari, 2019

The Discovery classes went on safari today. They were looking for animals from the continent of Africa. The jeeps were amazing!

March Pep Rally

Our March Pep Rally on excellence was outstanding! It capped off Teacher Appreciation week. Children and teachers alike were in costume. What a fun morning!

The 3's teachers are getting ready for the art show on Friday, March 1. O'Quinn 3's, come on by between 7AM and 9:30AM Friday to see the show.

The 3's teachers are getting ready for the art show on Friday, March 1. O'Quinn 3's, come on by between 7AM and 9:30AM Friday to see the show.

Pennies for Patients

What could be better than your parent reading a Dr. Seuss book to the class! Everyone in Ms. Katti and Mrs. Hames' class was excited!

What could be better than your parent reading a Dr. Seuss book to the class! Everyone in Ms. Katti and Mrs. Hames' class was excited!

Our 3's Art Show

Our 3's Art Show will be on Friday, March 1 from 7AM until 9:30 AM. O'Quinn parents, please drop by to see the amazing art work our 3's have created!

Site Words

Mrs. Barfield's class is using site words printed on different colored paper to make sentences. The children were excited and so was Mrs. Barfield! What a great way to learn!

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Thanks, Mrs. Lavelle, for taking some more pictures of Grandparents' Day.

Thanks for reading to our class this morning.

Thanks for reading to our class this morning.

Hurrah for Grandparents' Day

The 3's classes finished the week with the last 3 classes having Grandparents' Day. Grandparents and children enjoyed the morning.

Grandparents and children alike enjoyed the stories and activities that were included on this wonderful Grandparents' Day!

Grandparents and children alike enjoyed the stories and activities that were included on this wonderful Grandparents' Day!

Our Valentine Dance

The Valentine Dance for James Island O'Quinn School was held at the Porter-Gaud cafeteria. Everyone enjoyed the fun, the company, and the food.

Thank you, Sarah Holley, for visiting our 3's classes to work with our children during an art lesson.

Thank you, Sarah Holley, for visiting our 3's classes to work with our children during an art lesson.

Mailing Valentines

Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Shelby had their students mail valentines in envelopes that the children themselves had addressed . Everyone was excited!

Pennies for Patients

Charlotte was the first student to bring in her Pennies for Patients box. Ms. Parker and Ms. Myers' 3's class had a group contribution.

The Starry Night

Sarah Holley, art teacher at Porter-Gaud, came to talk to the 3's about Vincent van Gogh and his painting, The Starry Night. The children then had their chance to paint.

Pennies for Patients

Celebrating Transportation

Mrs. Churdar and Ms. Pazdan had their children bring in all kinds of transportation. There were also car races and a parade.

Chinese New Year

Hooray!! Let's celebrate--it's Chinese New Year! Our Discovery class had a great parade for Chinese New Year.

4's Celebrating 100 Days

Ms. Poole and Mrs. Hames had their children doing all kinds of things with 100--dots, food, pictures, and eating!

100 Days of School

Our 100 days of school this year was celebrated by many. The kindergartners celebrated by dressing the part!

Robin Rutherford returned to the 3's classes today to talk about the solar system and moon craters.

Robin Rutherford returned to the 3's classes today to talk about the solar system and moon craters.

Robin Rutherford, a science teacher from Porter-Gaud, visited with some 3 year olds yesterday and talked to them about the earth and the moon. She let them make "craters" on the moon with rocks and marbles. This is all part of the 3's study of the solar system.

Robin Rutherford, a science teacher from Porter-Gaud, visited with some 3 year olds yesterday and talked to them about the earth and the moon. She let them make "craters" on the moon with rocks and marbles. This is all part of the 3's study of the solar system.

The Discovery class with teachers, parents, and children visited Miyabi Steakhouse one evening last week. As you can see by the pictures, a great time was had by everyone! I love the looks on some of the children's faces.

The Discovery class with teachers, parents, and children visited Miyabi Steakhouse one evening last week. As you can see by the pictures, a great time was had by everyone! I love the looks on some of the children's faces.

Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Robinson had their class lead a pep rally about responsibility. The children in the audience were attentive and also participated in the songs.

Mrs. Montgomery and Mrs. Robinson had their class lead a pep rally about responsibility. The children in the audience were attentive and also participated in the songs.