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Dr. Sarah Schecter, Head of Lower School

January 9, 2026

Dear Lower School Parents,

We are happy to be back at school, as we look forward to another semester of learning. The children came back from the break with eagerness to see friends and be together again. I heard about some fun presents, trips, and time with family. Everyone seems refreshed and ready to go, except maybe a few parents! 

It was special to have our kindergarten students come over today for Preview Day. It was interesting to hear the children’s takeaways from their visits to the next grade level. Kindergarteners are excited about having their own desks next year and how big the cafeteria is, whereas, fourth graders came back from their visit to Middle School talking about their lockers and the skill it takes to use a combination lock. All of the students were mostly enthusiastic and maybe a little nervous about what next year holds. Be sure to ask your children about their impressions from Preview Day.

College Shirt Day is Friday, January 30. It is always great to see the variety of colleges that are represented across campus.  

Did you know 30% of current families first heard about Oakridge from an Oakridge family? Please take a moment to consider friends, neighbors, and work associates that would be a good fit for Oakridge, then invite them to our Oakridge Live! Showcase on  January 14 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. This event is designed to give families a taste of the Oakridge experience in action. We welcome all interested families. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

Warm regards,

Sarah Schecter
Head of Lower School
 

This is a calendar for the Lower School at The Oakridge School, displaying the events and activities scheduled for each month from January to May.

 

 

 

  • January 14: Oakridge Live! Showcase, 9-11:00 a.m. RSVP here 
  • January 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School
  • January 26-30: OPC Book Fair
  • January 29: OPC Breakfast & Books at the Book Fair, 7-8:00 a.m.
  • January 29: OPC Family Night at the Book Fair, 4-6:00 p.m.
  • January 30: STEM Showcase & College Shirt Day