Owens Elementary School - Where Leaders Soar

🎉Familar Face Friday🎉 Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Boyd as she takes on a new role at Owens! After making a huge impact in the classroom, she’s stepping into a new role as our Media Technology Specialist and will be working in our library🌟 Her passion, dedication, and love for our students continue to shine—just in a new space! 💙📚 We’re so lucky to keep her talent in our school family. Here is a bit about Mrs. Boyd: I have been at Owens for almost six years now! Before being hired, I student-taught at Owens in 2nd grade and then in 1st grade, and I fell in love with the students, teachers, and the community. I served as a 1st grade teacher for two years, then transitioned to Kindergarten, where I taught for three years. I have always known that I wanted to do more for the students at Owens and be a support system for the teachers. When hearing this position was available, I felt called to make a greater impact on our school. I am most excited to teach all of the students who have graced my classroom over the years and continue to love on them as they grow! My goal is to ignite a passion for reading and a love for learning in our library. I am also incredibly excited to work closely with our amazing staff at Owens and to remain in the school that has always felt like home. I cannot wait for this year! Join us in congratulating Mrs. Boyd on her new adventure here at Owens!🦅

📣 Owens is hiring! We are looking for highly qualified candidates for the following positions: 🌟Early Childhood Special Education Teacher 🌟5th Grade RLA Teacher Owens is a campus full of dedicated and talented individuals who love pouring into the education and well-being of young children. If you are passionate about teaching and want to join a campus with a fun and driven staff, send your resume to Brandy.baker@tylerisd.org. 💙🦅

🎉 Welcome Wednesday Spotlight! 🎉 Help us give a BIG Owens Elementary welcome to our newest team member, Brooke Windham! 💙📚✨ She's joining our flock as a Kindergarten Teacher and we couldn’t be more excited to have her passion, energy, and heart for students joining our campus family. 🌟 Here is a bit about Mrs. Windham: My name is Brooke Windham and I will be teaching Kindergarten at Owens. I’m originally from Midlothian, TX but Tyler has become my home since I moved here with my amazing Husband. I enjoy reading, crafting, and spending time with my family and friends. I decided to become a teacher because I’ve seen firsthand the powerful impact a dedicated teacher can have on a child’s life. I want to be that kind of teacher —someone a child feels safe with, supported by, and inspired to learn from. Creating a safe, encouraging environment where students can grow both academically and personally is something I’m deeply passionate about. Owens feels like family. I’ve had the opportunity to student teach and be a long term substitute on this campus and can truly say that the staff at Owens is like no other. I’m excited that I get to join this amazing team and work alongside some of the very best! 📣 Drop a 🎉 or a 💬 below to help us show Mrs. Windham some Eagle love and let her know they’ve landed in the BEST nest around! 🦅💙

🎉 Welcome Wednesday Spotlight! 🎉 Help us give a BIG Owens Elementary welcome to our newest team member — Julie Wiggins! 💙 📚✨ She's joining our flock as a First Grade Teacher , and we couldn’t be more excited to have her passion, energy, and heart for students joining our campus family. 🌟 A little bit about Ms. Wiggins: My name is Julie Wiggins and I am so excited to join the Owens team as a first grade teacher! I was born and raised in LaRue and am a graduate of Texas A&M Commerce. I have an amazing fiancé, and the best family and friends you could ask for. I love fashion, cooking, and anything outdoors. I have taught first grade for three wonderful years. My heart has always been drawn to children and teaching- it is truly my passion and calling. I love to have fun and be silly with my students, I think that is what learning is all about! I have heard amazing things about this campus, the staff, and the family connections and support. I truly cannot wait to begin my journey at Owens and meet my future students and their families- it will be an amazing year! 📣 Drop a 🎉 or a 💬 below to help us show Ms. Wiggins some Eagle love and let her know she's landed in the BEST nest around! 🦅💙

📣 We’re Hiring! Join Our Owens Eagles Family! 🍎✏️ Are you passionate about helping young learners grow and thrive? We’re looking for three dedicated educators to join our amazing team: 🦅Fifth Grade Reading Language Arts Teacher Help our upper elementary students become confident, skilled readers and writers who love to learn! 🦅Early Childhood Special Education Teacher Make a lasting impact by supporting our youngest learners with special needs through engaging, inclusive instruction. 🦅First Grade Teacher Extend and enrich our first grade students basic skills of reading and math. This is such an important year for our little eagles! 💙 Why Join Us? ✨ Supportive staff and leadership ✨ Collaborative team culture ✨ Opportunities for professional growth ✨ A community that cares 📩 For more information or to apply, send your resume to Brandy.baker@tylerisd.org.

PreK through 2nd grade had their field day today and it was a blast! A huge thank you to Coach Jeong, Coach Kenebrew and our amazing volunteers and lighthouse students for pulling off such a fun event!

3-5 Relay Day was a success! Students had a blast with some friendly competition with certain classes earning the coveted 1st place trophy! We can't wait to see the fun PreK-2 have next week! 🦅🦅🦅

Thank you 7 brew for bringing our staff some coffee today! It was a lovely boost of energy! ☕️🦅💙

Over the past four amazing years, the Inspire Youth After-School Program has been making BIG things happen for Owen’s Elementary and we’re beyond proud to share that together, we’ve helped raise over $4,000 for our school! Inspire Youth has shown what happens when young leaders, dedicated staff, and supportive families come together! Your energy, heart and hustle are helping to build a brighter future for every student at Owen’s! Go check them out at Inspire Youth Sports Tyler!! #WhereEaglesSoar #InspireYouth #StudentLighhouse

Ms. Wasik's RLA classes took creativity to the next level this week by using black lights and highlighters to bring their blackout poetry writing to life. The unique, glowing environment inspired students to think outside the box and transform ordinary text into something truly special. It was a fun and innovative way to engage in the art of poetry! #WhereLeadersSoar

A huge THANK YOU to Hughes Plant Farm in Tyler for their generous donation of 60 beautiful Kalanchoe flowers for our Pre-K Mother’s Day celebration! ❤️💐 Your kindness helped us make this day extra special for our amazing moms. We appreciate your support! 🫶🏻 #HughesPlantFarm #OwensElementary #HappyMothersDay

Ashley Fisher Photography will be on campus this Thursday (5/8)! If you already purchased pictures your child is good to go. If you have not purchased pictures and would like to, please send $5 cash (per student) on Thursday to participate. Be on the lookout for a prepaid list tomorrow. Thank you to Ashley for her service this year!🤩

The library treated this year’s top 20 readers to a fun-filled field trip to Grand Slam! They enjoyed bowling, pizza, arcade games, and tons of excitement. Great job, readers! 📕🎳🍕 #WhereEaglesSoar🦅

First Grade measures up!📏 #WhereLeadersSoar🦅

Our 4th graders took a step back in time on Thursday as they visited the Heritage Park Museum in Edgewood, Tx!! 📜 Students explored historic buildings and artifacts, learning firsthand about people, places and experiences of those who came before us. 🏠 The museum’s mission is to preserve and promote a greater appreciation of our ancestors, their roles in our history and the area’s culture which comes alive in every place of the park! What a meaningful way to connect with the past and present! ❤️ #WhereEaglesSoar #LearningFromThePast #TexasHistory

🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Sidney has been awarded the Golden Ticket for her outstanding contributions to our school community! 🌟 Sidney is a shining example of kindness and leadership. She's always there to lend a hand to teachers and classmates alike, motivating everyone around her to strive for their best. Not only does she help run our classroom smoothly, but she also spends her valuable recess time making sure our playground stays clean and enjoyable for all. Sidney, your dedication and positive attitude make a world of difference! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉👏 #WhereLeadersSoar

Teacher Appreciation Week is NEXT WEEK! 🎉 Let’s come together to show our amazing teachers just how much they mean to us! 💙🦅💛 Here are some fun and thoughtful ways your child can help make their teacher feel truly appreciated!

Our kindergarteners had a fantastic adventure at Camp Tyler! The rain held out just long enough for us to enjoy exploring nature, playing with friends, and learning in the great outdoors. It was a day full of fun, discovery, and smiles all around! ☀️🌻🪱

First Grade zoo field trip fun! 🐍💙🐒✨ #WhereLeadersSoar #owensfirstgrade

🌟 We are incredibly grateful to Owens Elementary PTA for their constant support and generosity! 🌟 Thank you, Owens PTA, for always going above and beyond to spoil our teachers and staff. Your dedication to making our school community feel appreciated and supported does not go unnoticed. From thoughtful surprises to invaluable resources, you truly make a difference in our school. Here’s to the best PTA around! #WhereLeadersSoar