Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)
OBOB is a statewide voluntary reading motivation and comprehension program sponsored by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in conjunction with a Library Services and Technology Act grant. Students at Wood in 6th-8th grade, regardless of ability, are exposed to quality literature representing a variety of literary styles and viewpoints. OBOB’s mission is to encourage and recognize students who enjoy reading, to broaden reading interests, to increase reading comprehension, promote academic excellence, and to promote cooperative learning and teamwork among students. 

We are proud of our OBOB participants! OBOB would not be possible without the generous support of our parent volunteers and our PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association). Thank you!

The 2018-19 parent coordinator is Tina Moore. Please email her with any questions at [email protected].
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DATES TO KNOW: 
Oct 18, 2018 - OBOB Information Meeting for parents, coaches and students. 6-7 pm in our school library.

Nov 16, 2018 - Last day to register a team (by 3:45pm)
Print a registration form below.
 
Dec 7, 2018 - Last day to submit hi-res team picture for the school poster (email yours to [email protected])

Feb TBD, 2019 - Wood Middle School tournament begins (at 3:50pm)
 
Mar TBD, 2019 - Region 4 SW Tournament at a middle school in Clackamas or Wasco county (To Be Determined)
Our school's winning team will attend this event
 
Apr 6, 2019 - State Tournament at Chemeketa Community College
(Salem Campus: 4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97305)
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Click here for current book titles and authors
LAST DAY TO REGISTER - NOVEMBER 16, 2018
Print a registration form here or find them in the OBOB section of the school library. 
Individual students who would like help finding team members, please submit a registration form for yourself. The coordinator will see what single registrations we have. Then we can put students in contact with each other at that point. If you would like help finding a coach please write that on the registration form as well and the coordinator will do their best to put you in contact with someone. 
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TWO WAYS TO SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION FORM 
  • Email your form to [email protected] (preferred)
  • Place your form in to the large envelope with the OBOB logo at the school library circulation desk. Ask the librarian or assistant librarian where it is located.
Click here for valuable coaching information
Official OBOB Website: www.oregonbattleofthebooks.org

OUR HISTORY WITH OBOB

2015-2016 Wood Middle School's 1st year taking part in OBOB. Our school's team went on to win at Regionals and then win 2nd place in the State Tournament (out of over 1,000 teams in the state)! 

2016-2017 Wood's team went again to the Regional and State Tournaments!

2017-2018 Wood's team did a great job representing our school at Regionals!
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2018-2019 Excited to see how many teams enjoy reading the OBOB books this year!

OUR OBOB GALLERY

Email us your Wood middle school OBOB pictures to be included in our slideshow:  [email protected]