Ashley Read '05, Head of Early Childhood
March 6, 2026
Dear Parents,
This week, we have been discussing that we tell the truth because it is the right thing to do. When we are honest, it means we tell the truth even when it feels scary. At a young developmental age, many children might initially lie when confronted. This is a natural stage in learning how to navigate social rules and personal responsibility. We are using our curriculum to help them understand that while mistakes happen, owning up to them—telling the truth—is the best way to move forward and build trust.
Book Options:
- The Berenstain Bears and the Truth by Stan and Jan Berenstain
- The Dog Who Cried “Woof!” by Bob Barkly
- Sarah’s Little Ghosts by Thierry Robberecht
- Sam Tells Stories by Thierry Robberecht
A Visit from the Warminski Farm!
The Warminski family, one of our Pre-K families, brought five baby chicks to the ECC on Thursday! Our students were over-the-moon excited to see and touch the baby chicks. The chicks spent the entire day up front and the students would check on them throughout the school day. We love that authentic, hands-on learning like this takes place live at our school.
Wednesday, March 4 - “1st Wednesday”
On Wednesday, we held a robust conversation centered around parenting styles and aspiring to be “Lighthouse Parents.” Click here to view the presentation which also shares articles, books and podcast resources.
Join us for “Summer at the Ridge!”
Registration for Summer at The Ridge 2026 is now open! Get ready for a summer packed with exciting camps, creative projects, outdoor fun, and unforgettable adventures. Register now to secure your spot!
Save the Date! Preschool & Pre-K Spring Showcases and PS-K Egg Hunt and Easter Parties
Keep an eye out for party details from your child’s room parent.
Warm regards,
Ashley Read, Oakridge Class of 2005
Head of Early Childhood
The 2026 Auction opens for bidding on Monday, March 2, 2026.
There are three sections to our auction: Live Auction, Premier Auction, and Online/Silent Auction.
You will be able to view auction items without submitting a credit card; however, to place a bid, you will need to click GET STARTED and register as a bidder.
We are still adding items and pictures, so check back to see what we add. Bids will be anonymous — you won’t see names, and you might not see bidder numbers just yet.
Live Auction Items — The Live Auction items will change to in-person/proxy bid items as of 4:00 PM on March 7, 2026. If this is a must-have item, please set a max bid. A proxy will be assigned to place bids on your behalf at the live event according to your desired max bid.
Raffle Tickets: These pre-sale raffle tickets will close at noon on Friday, March 6. Afterward, tickets can only be purchased in person at the event. The raffles are Big Spender, George T. Stagg Whiskey Raffle, and Jewelry Raffle.
The Premier Auction items and Online/Silent Auction items close for bidding at approximately 10:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
If you have questions, please call Oakridge Development Director Lauren Matocha at 817.563.9742 (office).
- March 16 - 23: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
- March 24: Classes Resume
- March 31: ECC Class Picture Day and New Student Pictures
- April 2: PS & Prek Spring Showcases (See flyer above for details)
- April 2: ECC Spring Parties and Egg Hunt (See flyer above for details)
- April 3: Holiday - NO SCHOOL
- April 24: ECC Fun Run
- Kindergarten 9-9:45 a.m.
- PS 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
- Pre-k 10:30 - 11:15 a.m
- April 29: Kindergarten Walk to the Future, Kindergarten Showcase and Kindergarten Family Picnic 10:00 a.m. - about 1:00 p.m.
