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Dr. Sarah Schecter, Head of Lower School

January 23, 2026

Dear Lower School Parents,

Thank you to all who joined us to volunteer for Meals of Hope on Martin Luther King Day. We mixed, weighed and packed about 50,000 meals for hungry people. It was a fun time with many Oakridge students, parents, and friends working together to help our community. 

Next week is our Book Fair. Thursday, January 29, is Breakfast with Books, the day to come early and shop, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Family Night at the Book Fair is the same day, Thursday, January 29, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Thank you to OPC for working hard to make the Book Fair a success! We look forward to seeing you in the library for this special event.


 

Inside Today’s College Admissions: College Colloquium 2026

Oakridge parents, guardians, and students are invited to College Colloquium, College Advising’s signature annual event. Hear directly from senior admission leaders from USC, Trinity University, and The Ohio State University as they share insights on today’s college admissions landscape. Families will gain clarity, confidence, and perspective through a dynamic panel and interactive breakout sessions. Join us on Thursday, January 29, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the Flavin Fine Arts Performance Hall. This program is made possible through the generous support of Oakridge Parents’ Club.

You are invited to attend our annual STEM Showcase on January 30 from 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. in the Student Activity Center (SAC). Students in grades 5 - 8 will be presenting on a variety of STEM topics and will have hands-on presentations to share with you and our students. 

Remember, students are invited to wear college t-shirts/sweatshirts and casual bottoms (skirts, shorts, jeans) on January 30.

Author Visit

We are thrilled to announce that beloved children's author, Jerry Pallotta, will be visiting The Oakridge School on February 11.

Mr. Pallotta will present to students in Kindergarten through fifth grade. He is a favorite among our students, and his popular Who Would Win series is always in high circulation at the Oakridge Library! Jerry Pallotta has been writing children's books for over 30 years and has published over 90 titles.


Students may have any of Jerry Pallotta's books autographed. If you choose to request an autograph, send your books to the Oakridge Library by February 9. Affix a note to each book with your child’s full name and teacher's name. This will help us ensure the autographed books are returned to the correct students. If you have any questions, please contact Patricia deWinter at pdewinter@theoakridgeschool.org.


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 26-30: OPC Book Fair, 8:30-4:30
  • 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: College Shirt Day & STEM Showcase
  • February 13: LS Class Valentine’s Day Parties, 1:45 p.m.
  • February 16: President’s Day - No School
  • February 27: LS/ECC Parent/Teacher Conference Day - No School for LS/ECC