The O'Quinn Schools - James Island

10, 9, 8...We are officially in the single digits! 🥳 The countdown to the last day of school is on, and the summer excitement is too real. To make these final few weeks extra memorable, we are trading the usual routine for some seriously fun daily activities including car washes, slime, creative art projects and Story Time with Mrs. Rossie.

This year’s auction included a special event called “Biscuits and Bracelets.” The winner chose some of their best friends to enjoy a tasty breakfast and bracelet making with the kindergarten assistant teachers. What a treat!

Today was a magical day as our preschool community gathered to say goodbye to our classroom butterflies. We’ve watched them grow from tiny caterpillars, cared for them, and waited patiently. Now, it’s time for them to fly!Watching our kids lovingly release them into the world brings a reminder that growth takes time, change is beautiful, and our community is here to support them as they spread their wings to new adventures. 🦋✨

Friendship is one of the most important lessons we learn in preschool! From learning to take turns with the toys to helping a friend with a tricky puzzle, these little moments build big skills like empathy, kindness, and confidence.

Mirror, mirror on the wall... look at the beautiful faces in our halls!
In honor of Disabilities Awareness Month, we’ve been working on self-portraits this week, focusing on what makes each of us unique! It’s not just drawing—it’s building confidence and self-awareness! Take a walk through the halls and look at these incredible masterpieces!

Our 3K classes had such a wonderful time celebrating spring at the James Island County Park. The children enjoyed a fun-filled Easter egg hunt and picnic lunch. We also took part in a informative nature walk and learned about our pond environment. It was a joyful day full of exploration, hands-on learning, and seasonal celebration.

As part of our Disability Awareness Month unit, a parent who builds wheelchairs visited our class. He shared with students how wheelchairs are constructed and explained their purpose and functions. His visit helped children see mobility devices not as something “different,” but as tools that support independence, access, and everyday life.

Full circle moment! 📖✨Last year, Murphy-Claire sat on this very rug listening to stories. Today, she returned to read to our current kindergarteners! Seeing her share her love of reading with the next generation is what teaching is all about. ❤️📚

🦓🦒 Our Discovery classes went on a Safari Adventure today! 🎩🌍
Through pretend play and dress-up, our children used their imaginations to step into the role of safari guides. From identifying animals to listening to jungle sounds, we had a roaring good time! Pretend play helps build creativity, communication skills, and confidence while making learning fun! ✨

Our kindergarteners had an absolute BLAST today! From obstacle courses to relay races, these little champs gave it their all and filled the day with so much laughter and teamwork.

Huge THANK YOU to our incredible PE teacher, volunteers, and staff for making this day so special! Go Cyclones! Porter-Gaud School