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Oakdale Elementary Celebrates 100th Day of School

Keeping a long-held tradition alive, students hold 100th Day festivities.

It was a brisk, sunny morning on Wednesday as the students began to line up at  the door before school. Each year, principal Holli Armstrong has her first and second grade students participate in the 100th day of school festivities.

Leading up to the event, the Oakdale Elementary youngsters are encouraged to bring 100 "items" in to class from home.

"Each year we see some amazing collections of 100 things, the students are very creative" said Ms. Armstrong.

During their day in school, the children have the opportunity to share their items with the class and then they work together  sorting them out and "grouping" them in 2's, 5's, 10's. What a great way to have everyone's attention and share a valuable math lesson in the process.

With parents, faculty and staff looking on, the morning bell rang. A large wooden 100 was in place, as principal Armstrong began the count. This year's 100th student to enter the school was 2nd grader Jessica Mullen. Her teacher, Mrs. Nancy Morrill and her mom, Brenda were on hand to congratulate her. Jessica was presented a little gift bag from Ms. Armstrong and went on to join her classmates and begin the day.

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