"Dedicated To Excellence"
Oakwood Independent School District
631 North Holly Street Oakwood, TX 75855
Telephone (903) 545-2140
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Oakwood Independent School District
631 North Holly Street Oakwood, TX 75855 Telephone (903) 545-2140
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| Character Trait: Perseverance
Definition: steadfast continuance in a course of action, task, or belief. She was rewarded for her perseverance when, after many failed attempts, she finally broke the world record.
Related Words: application; purpose
Information: Perseverance is pursuing worthy objectives with determination and patience while exhibiting fortitude when confronted with failure. People with perseverance continue to move and work towards a goal. They are not defined or discouraged by failure.
Quotes of the Week:
May 6th: “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” -- Maya Angelou May 13th: “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius May 20th: “It always seems impossible until it's done.” -- Nelson Mandela May 28th: “Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential.” -- Winston Churchill June 3rd: “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” -- Vince Lombardi Jr. Oakwood Elementary Required School Supplies for 2012 - 2013 2012-2013 Parent-Student Handbook 2011-2012 Oakwood ISD Parent Involvement Plan 2012-2013 Student Code of Conduct See the 2012-2013 calendar here
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Contact InformationOakwood Independent School District 631 North Holly Street Oakwood, TX 75855
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