Leonard Elementary

🌟 2025 Staff Appreciation Week Shout-Out 🌟 Mrs. Ashley from Leonard truly understands what it means to build a Classroom Family! She loves all of her students like they were her own. Her classroom is full of fun, learning, respect, and excitement!!! The classroom theme is "pickles" this year and she has a fabulous way of weaving that into their learning. She gave them pickle ornaments for the holidays with a story about the significance of it and she gave all of her students a stuffed pickle with an encouraging saying before MSTEP. Mrs. Ashley is an incredible educator and Leonard is extremely blessed to have her! -Jen C. Mrs. Ashley is an outstanding teacher and person to her students and families. She is such a kind, peaceful leader, her students feel safe and comfortable in her care. She has been an exceptional teacher for our son, he has thrived this year with her guidance and direction. Mrs. Ashley deserves to be recognized for her hard work as an outstanding teacher to young children. We appreciate your dedication every day. Thank you Mrs. Ashley -Patty P. #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🗓️ Join us for our next Community Conversations on Tuesday, May 13 at 6 PM at Oxford Elementary! 🏫 There’s no set agenda — just an open, welcoming space to talk about whatever’s on your mind. Whether you have questions, ideas, or just want to listen in, we’d love to have you there. 💬 #WorldclassWildcats #OCSWildcats

✨ Is your child ready to dive into the world of reading and writing? ✨ 📚 Join us for a free event designed for families with students in Pre-K through 1st Grade! 🗓️ When: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 from 6:00-7:00 PM 📍 Where: Clear Lake Elementary Register here by May 15th: https://bit.ly/4ihRkjF

🚌 It’s School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 💛 These awesome folks are out there every morning and afternoon—rain, snow, or sunshine—making sure our kids get to and from school safely. They do it with patience, a smile, and a whole lot of heart. Let’s give a big THANK YOU to our bus drivers today. We appreciate you! 💙💛 #WorldClassWildcats #OCSWildcats

The Career and Technical Education Department is seeking advice and assistance from key business and industry partners in order to keep our state-approved CTE programs up to industry standards.👩‍🔬🚑 We would like to invite YOU to become a member of the CTE Advisory Committee, which meets approximately two times per year. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to collaborate with one another and to provide recommendations for the continuous improvement of our CTE programs. Oxford High School currently has 9 programs and 4 Early Middle College Programs: - Mechatronics - Digital Multimedia - Automotive Technology (Early Middle College) - Marketing (Early Middle College) - Computer Programming - Radio & Television Broadcast Technology - Business - Health Science - Finance (Early Middle College) - Information Technology (Early Middle College) The Spring Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee Meeting will be held in the morning on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 8:15-9:45am in the PAC lobby. If you or someone you know may be interested in serving on any of our program committees, please contact Career Focused Education Director, Lisa Butts, at lisa.butts@oxfordschools.org

Reminder: No School Friday, April 18th!

🎉Congratulations to Mary Bruce for receiving Leonard Elementary's Support Staff of the Year! Mary Bruce is the heart of Leonard Elementary! 💙 A para-educator who goes above and beyond, Mary builds positive relationships, creates engaging learning spaces, and celebrates student achievements with creativity and care. From data tracking to delivering interventions, volunteering, and even decorating, Mary does it all with a smile. Her dedication to students, staff, and the community is truly inspiring. We’re so lucky to have her! 🌟 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🎉Congratulations to Judy Vitucci for being the Oxford Community Schools Nominee for Oakland County's Support Person of the Year!! 🌟For over 20 years, Judy has been an amazing asset to the Oxford Early Learning Center. From being the first to arrive every morning at Leonard to creating safe, engaging, and nurturing environments for students ranging from preschoolers to 5th graders, Judy's commitment is unmatched. 💙💛Her wealth of knowledge about the program is extraordinary, yet she continuously seeks new professional growth opportunities to ensure the very best for the students. Judy goes above and beyond without hesitation—always volunteering for extra tasks, lending a hand in other classrooms, and stepping in wherever she's needed! Thank you, Judy!!!

♾️ April is Autism Acceptance Month! Oxford Community Schools celebrates neurodiversity and fosters a world where everyone feels valued and understood. This photo, shared by our Leonard teachers, is just one way our staff is helping spotlight the month. Together, we are creating a more inclusive and compassionate community. #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

📣 Our next Community Conversations is happening April 29 from 6–7 PM — and this time, it’s virtual! 💻 Join from home, your car, or wherever works for you. We’ll be talking about school safety in various forms, and how we’re continuing to strengthen support for our students and staff. Let’s keep working together to make our schools the very best places for kids to learn and grow. RSVP here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mrckt854 A Zoom link will be sent before the meeting.

🌟Volunteers Needed! 🌟 Join us in making a difference by helping local homeowners in need with basic yard work April 26th & 27th! Let’s come together as a community to lend a hand and share some kindness! Click the link to learn more and to sign up - bit.ly/ogb2025!

Nominate a deserving individual TODAY for the 2nd Annual Cares Awards! Your recognition can shine a light on those who truly make a difference for our students with disabilities. Nominations are open for: - Teachers - Paraprofessionals - Bus Drivers - School Staff - Supportive Peers https://tinyurl.com/OCSCares2025

🌟 Leonard Elementary School 5th graders did amazing work with their IB PYP Exhibition projects! They worked on these projects all year using a culmination of skills and learning! Great job, Wildcats! 👏 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🏛️ Our 4th graders from Leonard Elementary went to visit Lansing! They got to explore the Capitol Building and learn how our government works! They also visited the Michigan History Museum and got to experience our state's rich history in person! They all had a fantastic time learning and creating memories! 📸 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

🏛️🌟Our 4th graders from Leonard Elementary went to visit Lansing, MI last week! They got to explore the State Capitol Building and learn how our government works! They also visited the Michigan History Museum and got to experience Michigan's rich history in person! They all had a fantastic time learning and creating memories! 📸 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

📢 Parent University: Vaping 101 📢 Learn about the challenges of youth vaping and how to support a vape-free lifestyle at this interactive workshop presented by the North Oakland Community Coalition. 📅 Date: Monday, April 14, 2025 📍 Location: 10 N. Washington, Oxford, MI 👥 Who: Parents/caregivers of students in grades 5 and up 📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/JHWVgF9RujA4p5J59 We hope to see you there!

The 2025-2026 Oxford Community Schools calendars are now available! You can view and download them here: https://www.oxfordschools.org/documents/calendars-(printable)/735621. These calendars are also linked on the district and each school's homepage under “Calendars (Printable)” for quick access. Please note, the Oxford Early Learning Center (OELC) calendar is expected to be available by the end of the week. If you haven’t explored our new website yet, now is a great time! The site features a search tool (magnifying glass in the top-right corner) to help you quickly find what you need. We also encourage you to check out the Events and Live Feed sections on the homepage to stay informed about everything happening in our district. Below are key district-wide dates for the 2025-2026 school year: 📅 First Day of School: August 21, 2025 🇺🇸 Labor Day Recess: August 29 & September 1, 2025 🍂 Fall Break: October 13-14, 2025 🦃 Thanksgiving Break: November 26-28, 2025 🎄 Holiday Break: December 22, 2025 – January 2, 2026 ❄️ Mid-Winter Break: February 16-17, 2026 🌸 Spring Break: March 27 – April 3, 2026 🇺🇸 Memorial Day Recess: May 22-25, 2026 📢 Last Day of School: June 5, 2026 ⚠️ Potential Make-up Days: June 8-10, 2026 Not all dates listed here apply to Crossroads Day School. We hope this helps with your planning, and we encourage you to explore our website for more resources and updates.

🎉🏆Congratulations to Mrs. Lyndsay Blechel on receiving Teacher of the Year for Leonard Elementary! 🌟Mrs. Blechel is a master at building relationships with her students. She gets to know each student’s individual hobbies and interests, creating a safe learning environment where every student feels comfortable being themselves, learning openly, and making mistakes. She connects with her students by sharing her own hobbies and passions. Her humor, openness, and vulnerability are comforting to students, allowing them to see her as more than just a 5th grade teacher, but also a lifelong friend. In addition to teaching Mrs. Blechel is actively involved in many building and district leadership teams, which contributes to her ability to adapt her teaching to meet the needs of each individual student! Way to go Mrs. Blechel!👏 #OCSWildcats #WorldClassWildcats

School social workers are the heart 💛 of our schools. They step in when students are struggling, providing support, resources, and hope when it’s needed most. Their impact is immeasurable—helping families navigate challenges, working alongside staff to remove barriers to learning, and being a trusted presence for students. To our school social workers: Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our students. Your work changes lives, and we are beyond grateful for all you do! 👏. While last week was School Social Workers' Week, we appreciate you every day! #OCSWildcats #WorldclassWildcats

Dear Oxford Schools Families, We invite you to join us for Community Conversations—an opportunity to connect with board members and district administrators, discuss important topics, or simply stop by to say hello. - Tuesday, March 11 – Daniel Axford Elementary, 6:00 p.m. - Tuesday, April 8 – Oxford High School, 6:00 p.m. These informal gatherings will focus on topics like academic programs, student wellness and support, safety and security, future planning, facilities, or anything else that's on your mind. No speeches, no presentations—just meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting. Refreshments will be served, and the Board of Education meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. We hope you’ll join us! Oxford Community Schools