Concord Ox Bow Elementary

We are so excited to see all of our students for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 14th! We're especially excited to meet our new kindergarten friends! Superintendent Dan Funston had the opportunity to read to a group of Concord West Side kindergarten students last week. Click the link below to listen as he reads the story about the importance of having patience and perseverance when learning new things! Click here to view the video: https://youtu.be/Qs2mGmNiP24 #ConcordPride #WeAreConcord

Concord families! The Indiana Immunization Coalition is coming to Concord High School on Sept. 4th. If you would like to participate in the immunization clinic, please complete the online format at: patients.vaxcare.com/registration and enter the Enrollment Code! #ConcordPride

We are so excited to welcome our Ox Bow families back for another fantastic year. Please follow the link below for important information regarding the beginning of the school year. https://bit.ly/4da4GwM

After school part-time positions are available for the 24-25 school year! September 3, 2024. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45-6:15, Concord will host a Boys and Girls Club site for our CIS and CJHS students. We are hiring Program Assistants at $14.55-15.60 an hour.

Parents! The 2024-2025 supply list are now online. Click the article below to view your school's supply list! #BackToSchool https://www.concordschools.com/article/1661782

The Minority Health Coalition’s is offering FREE health screenings, vision exams, lead testing, blood pressure, glucose screenings, adult & childhood immunizations and much more! Adults must be present with their child. Please share and spread the word! #BackToSchool

Incoming K-8 graders: Sign up for Baseball Summer Camp today! Contact Coach Hughes at homerun223@msn.com or call him at (765) 620-6948 to register.

Concord Ox Bow Elementary scored the highest passing proficiency rate in our district! With 10% passing proficiency, we have the highest year in the history of WIDA language proficiency testing at Concord! Big congratulations to Khrys King, our English Language Teacher at Ox Bow and all teachers and staff who support our English Language Learners. #ConcordPride #WeareConcord

Come explore the sport of Cross Country at Running Camp this summer! For more information and registration link, email Coach Jerry Redmond at jredmond@concord.k12.in.us.

Concord Elementary School's did their annual Balloon Release! With the help of staff and students and with parent's support, the balloons are successfully floating to their new destination. Follow along with us! East and West balloon: (Callsign: N9QIE-11) https://bit.ly/45aPEmA South and Ox Bow balloon: (Callsign: N9QIE-10) https://bit.ly/3Il5KjN

Students at Concord Ox Bow showcased their student work and leadership skills during their annual Leadership Day student-led conferences. Each student welcomed VIP guest and discussed their academic progress from throughout the school year. #ConcordPride

In the ALL-NEW Illuminate program at @CampInvention children will team up with friends to design their own light-up game board, explore the science of light and star in a prototyping game show! Camp is coming to CIS the week of June 10-14. Register your rising K-6th grader for the fun at invent.org/mylocalcamp.

Kindergarten Roundup at Concord Ox Bow was a hit! Kids had a blast meeting friends and exploring. Can't wait to welcome them to kindergarten! #WeareConcord

Parents! Triple P is hosting their last Positive Parenting Workshop of this school year entitled Raising Confident Competent Children. Join us on April 11th at Concord East Side. You can register online at www.ElkhartCountyParents.org or call 574-226-0160. #TripleP

In March, Ox Bow Elementary School's first-grade class eagerly embraced Reading Month with enthusiasm and anticipation. As part of the month-long celebration dedicated to fostering a love for reading, the class welcomed a series of special guests who graciously volunteered their time to share stories and inspire young minds. #WeareConcord #Concordpride

Concord students in kindergarten through Grade 2 are invited to participate in Mini 4-H, a program offered through the Elkhart County 4-H program. Students enrolled in Mini 4-H can complete projects such as arts and crafts, foods, models, dinosaurs, collections, cake decorating, and have their work on display at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. There is no cost to participate! A welcome night will be held Wednesday, February 21st from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds. Click this link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CCoPYecFp7sdHf-pqed9hjkoOW_X3qB5Fd3trKMX8u8/viewform?pli=1&pli=1&edit_requested=true Families who are unable to attend the meetings are still invited to enroll their child! Enroll online: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in

Winter may be upon us, but we're looking forward to baseball season. Concord Little League registration is underway, register today at: https://www.concordlittleleague.com/ Questions? Email us at cllplayeragent23@gmail.com NEW REGISTRATION CLOSE DATE IS MARCH 1, 2024!

Reminder Concord families! Our Triple P meeting is coming up on Wednesday, January 31st! Join us on this great opportunity to learn about Encouraging Positive Behaviors at School. Child care will be provided Register online: www.ElkhartCountyParents.org

Concord families! Join us at our Parent Workshop this January as we learn about Encouraging Positive Behaviors at School. Childcare will be provided. You can register by calling 574-226-0160 or online at www.ElkhartCountyParents.org. More information below.

Concord Community Schools will be closed tomorrow (Tuesday, January 16th) due to inclement weather. Students will participate in virtual learning from home. Online classes will start for all students at 9:00 a.m. using Google Meet. Schools will provide the class schedule via text and email. More information: https://www.concordschools.com/page/elearning Las escuelas comunitarias de Concord estarán cerradas mañana (martes 16 de enero) debido al mal tiempo. Los estudiantes participarán en el aprendizaje virtual desde casa. Las clases en línea comenzarán a las 9 a. m. para todos los estudiantes que utilicen Google Meet. Las escuelas proporcionarán horarios de clases por mensaje de texto y correo electrónico. Más información: https://www.concordschools.com/page/elearning