Ashley Read '05, Head of Early Childhood
May 8, 2026
Dear Parents,
This week's focus was on the essential need to exercise both our bodies and our minds. To keep our bodies active, we have daily recess and PE. For brain exercise, we engage in reading, counting, math, and writing, all of which require thought and effort. The overall goal is to maintain health by exercising our brain and body every day.
Book Options:
- Blackout by John Rocco
- Good for Me and You by Mercer and Gina Mayer
- Todd’s TV by James Proimos
- Your Fantastic Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D.
1st Wednesday
On Wednesday, we held our last and final 1st Wednesday ECC Chat for the 25-26 school year. Thank you, parents, for attending these meetings regularly and taking part in the conversations. It has been a wonderful way to get to know your school community and gain some tools for your parenting tool belt. As you look ahead to the 26-27 school year, be sure to save-the-dates for the 1st Wednesday ECC Chats.
Field Day
We had an absolutely fantastic time at Field Day! Students had a blast moving from station to station, putting their gross motor skills and athletic abilities to the test. A special thank you goes out to our National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) members who helped lead the stations; they served as wonderful mentors and leaders for our ECC students throughout the event. Thank you also to all the parents and families who joined us to cheer on our young athletes!a
Fine Arts Night
We hope to see you all at our annual Fine Arts Night, tonight, Friday May 8, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. You will see our Arts Program fully showcased from 2D and 3D art models, to drama plays, orchestra performances, and hear melodies from our beautiful choir. There will also be food trucks for purchase.
Last Two Weeks of School Notes:
- Be sure to sign up for a Parent-Teacher Conference via Seesaw
- May 15: Last day of Library for PK/K students
- May 18: Full day of School
- Owls’ Nest available until 5:45 p.m.
- May 19 - 21:
- Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
- Owls’ Nest available until 5:30 p.m. - Send a lunch and drink
- May 22: Last Day of School
- Class Parties 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Join us!
- 11:30 a.m. Dismissal
- Owls’ Nest - closed
Summer Reading:
The Oakridge Summer Reading Initiative this year will be implemented through an incentive program called "Bespoke Summer Book Bags." This program is designed as a personalized concierge service available to readers in all school divisions. Learn all about it here: Summer Reading Info
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!
Warm regards,
Ashley Read, Oakridge Class of 2005
Head of Early Childhood
Summer Reading begins May 13!
Students in all divisions can check out a Bespoke Summer Reading Bag from the library. They’re welcome to pick their own books, or we can put together a selection for them.
Each bag will include a golden ticket for a raffle at the start of the school year. To enter, students can write one sentence or draw a picture inspired by something they read over the summer.
We’ll hold the raffle during the first week of school, with prizes like gift cards, art supplies, and more.
In July (date coming soon), students can return to the library to check out new books and decorate their bags. We’ll also have craft days, story time, special guests, and book-themed activities.
We hope everyone enjoys a summer full of reading.
- May 19 - 22: All School Early Dismissal @ 11:30 a.m. and ECC End of Year Parent-Teacher Conferences
- May 22: End of Year Parties @ 10:30 a.m., Last Day of School, and 11:30 Dismissal
