Overstreet Elementary-5th Grade

Excellence giving back! We enjoyed sharing with our community at the annual VIVA Art Charity Celebration! The annual VIVA art block sale is a student-led project start to finish as 5th graders in our gifted art program estimate costs, create the art, research sale prices, sell artwork and determine the recipients of their proceeds.

This year, the project raised a whopping $2000, and students chose to give back to Kaylen Robinson family to help with medical expenses related to complications from ROHHAD syndrome this past year. They also gave to the JL King Center, and to Riley’s Purpose (a special needs prom organized by Ebony Yates in honor of her daughter, Riley Yates). Finally, they reinvested funds back into our VIVA program so we can continue creating our wood blocks and providing new experiences and projects for VIVA students. In addition, they donated to our chicken coop program to help cover the cost of food and supplies so it can continue operating next year.

One of our favorite events of the year, the Celebration included remarks from Mayor Lynn Spruill who commended students for their commitment to giving back to the community where they live.

We're proud of you, Overstreet VIVA Jackets! Thank you to Bell Building Supply, Pete Mulrooney, Overstreet PTO and all our parents and teachers for your support of this wonderful yearly project.

Here is our full set of photos from our pep rally last week! We are so proud of all of our students and the hard work they have done throughout the year! 🐝

We are so proud of each of our students, and we know they are going to rock their tests tomorrow! Our students and teachers have worked so hard, and we know all of their hard work will pay off! Take your time and do your best! You've got this! 🐝

Just some encouragement on our hallways as we go into testing! Thank you to our counselors who made our hallways look great! We are so proud of our students, and we know you will all do great on your tests! 🐝

Attention Parents... Don't forget that BAND ENROLLMENT FORMS (see link below) - are due tomorrow -- Friday, April 24th. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kathy Baker at [email protected]. Mrs. Baker is here to help you in any way she can, and if your student wants to be in the band, she will help make that happen.

Band Enrollment Form: https://forms.gle/tk5tPEzDxJ3vCRnn8

Thank you, Partnership Band

Yesterday we celebrated Administrative Professionals Day with a big thank you to Ms. Hodges and Ms. Adam! Thank you for all you do to help us provide a welcoming, organized and energetic learning environment for our 5th graders!

Attention Parents... Sixth Grade Band Instrument Recommendation letters went home today. Band enrollment form (see link below) - due Friday, April 24th. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Mrs. Baker is here to help you in any way she can, and if your student wants to be in the band, she will help make that happen.

Band Enrollment Form: https://forms.gle/tk5tPEzDxJ3vCRnn8

Thank you, Partnership Band

Earlier this month, we held our Overstreet D.A.R.E. Graduation and Awards program - a partnership with Starkville Police Department. Overstreet had the special honor of hosting two ceremonies to recognize award recipients in categories such as Sticker Winners, Star Students, Essay Winners, and Student of the Year! We are so thankful for and proud of each student who participated in this program and received awards. These students were celebrated for their hard work and commitment to making safe and healthy choices! 🐝

A quick throwback Thursday to our Mardi Gras Ball! Our students with great behavior throughout the month of February enjoyed a fun-filled celebration, we loved recognizing their hard work and positive choices! 🐝

Our students did so well on Benchmark 3! They were rewarded with extra recess, cotton candy, and a trip to the skating rink. Congratulations, we are so proud of each of you, and we know you will continue to do great on the rest of the tests this year! 🐝