We are compiling a list of resources in our community as a reference for our WillaG families. We are still in the process of growing this page. Please email [email protected] if you have programs that can be shared on this page.
Reading Resources
OBOB: Oregon Battle of the Books
https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/
Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a reading and trivia competition. There are three divisions (grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12) in which students across the state read books from a predetermined list and “battle” against teams using trivia questions about the books. Willagellespie helps formulate and coach teams for the school competition in February. Mr. Monson Runs the program at our school and you can reach out to him with any questions. You can let him know if you have already formed a team. He has compiled these excellent resources for your OBOBers.
2025-26 - 3rd to 5th Grade Division
https://www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org/
Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a reading and trivia competition. There are three divisions (grades 3-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12) in which students across the state read books from a predetermined list and “battle” against teams using trivia questions about the books. Willagellespie helps formulate and coach teams for the school competition in February. Mr. Monson Runs the program at our school and you can reach out to him with any questions. You can let him know if you have already formed a team. He has compiled these excellent resources for your OBOBers.
2025-26 - 3rd to 5th Grade Division
- Better with Butter by Victoria Piontek
- The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
- Elf Dog and Owl Head by M. T. Anderson
- Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
- Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome
- Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
- Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhhà Lại
- Just Like Click by Sandy Grubb
- The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
- The Million Dollar Race by Matthew Ross Smith
- Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
- Odder by Katherine Applegate
- The Remarkable Rescue at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos
- The Secret Garden on 81st Street by Ivy Noelle Weir and Amber Padilla
- Squished by Megan Wagner Lloyd and Michelle Mee Nutter
- The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler
SPORTS
KIDSPORTS
https://kidsports.org/sports/
A local non-profit that runs sports programs in the schools. They offer baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, flag and tackle football and volleyball. Scholarships are available.
Sheldon Youth Football and Cheer
https://www.sheldonyouthfootball.com/
Sheldon Youth Football & Cheer is a non-profit organization. They offer instructional football and sideline cheer for youth, starting in kindergarten through the 8th grade.
https://kidsports.org/sports/
A local non-profit that runs sports programs in the schools. They offer baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, flag and tackle football and volleyball. Scholarships are available.
Sheldon Youth Football and Cheer
https://www.sheldonyouthfootball.com/
Sheldon Youth Football & Cheer is a non-profit organization. They offer instructional football and sideline cheer for youth, starting in kindergarten through the 8th grade.
MUSIC
OREGON CHILDREN'S CHOIR
The Oregon Children’s Choir welcomes 1st-12th graders to join one of our fun and inspiring choirs for the 2023-2024 school year! Develop new singing techniques, learn new songs and make new friends. Choirs meet once per week and perform four concerts per year. Scholarships and sibling discounts available. Registration and information at www.oregonchildrenschoir.org
THE SHEDD
University of Oregon’s Community Music Institute is celebrating nearly three decades of string instruction to the Eugene community! Students ages preschool and up can enroll to begin piano, violin, and viola lessons to begin a life-long journey of learning teamwork, discipline, and creative expression, and having fun through music. https://www.uocmi.com/
The Oregon Children’s Choir welcomes 1st-12th graders to join one of our fun and inspiring choirs for the 2023-2024 school year! Develop new singing techniques, learn new songs and make new friends. Choirs meet once per week and perform four concerts per year. Scholarships and sibling discounts available. Registration and information at www.oregonchildrenschoir.org
THE SHEDD
- Magical Mombah performances- Come join the entire Moombah gang for The Magical Moombah! Fun! Contests! Jokes! Lots of songs! Dancing around! The Shedd Institute's Magical Moombah is a musical vaudeville for kids that will come to the Jaqua Concert Hall 4 times a year! Filled with skits, songs and contests, the Moombah is designed to introduce youngsters to the great folks and popular songs that everyone should know.
- Music Box Program- Music Box introduces the world of music with hands-on explorations of different instruments, songs, musical styles, and some music basics to help students discover the right “fit”. The extended 1 hr 25 min format of Music Box not only give students an introduction to traditional American Music, along with crafts, movement, and introduction to new instruments each session, it will also provide students with a more in-depth instruction on ukulele and piano.
University of Oregon’s Community Music Institute is celebrating nearly three decades of string instruction to the Eugene community! Students ages preschool and up can enroll to begin piano, violin, and viola lessons to begin a life-long journey of learning teamwork, discipline, and creative expression, and having fun through music. https://www.uocmi.com/
Community Programs
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Virtual Workshops for parents of preteens (4th-6th graders)
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CHILDCARE RESOURCES
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The Book Nook Preschool
Enrollment is open! We currently have spots available for the 2024/25 school year. Located just 7 minutes from Willagillespie Elementary! The Book Nook Preschool is dedicated to creating a nurturing, holistic, natural, and welcoming environment for children ages 3-6.5 years old. Our unique program incorporates the very best of each of these educational theories including Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Montessori & play-based learning. Our program provides predictability and consistency with a daily routine that helps our youngest learners thrive. Our goal is to help little ones along their educational journey while also allowing them to be kids. We want each child to discover their own natural rhythm. After school care or on no-school days care a possibility; please enquire. https://www.thebooknookpreschool.com/ |
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