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Dr. Sarah Schecter, Head of Lower School

April 17, 2026

Dear Lower School Parents,

Diffendoofer Day was so much fun! The topics were interesting, the children were prepared, and we all learned something new. 

Our Boosterthon team is here, and our students are excited about the lessons, prizes, and the upcoming Fun Run. Thank you for helping with the OPC fundraiser. Our Fun Run is Friday, April 24, from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. for first through fourth grades. Parents are welcome to attend to help us count laps and cheer us on!

Field Day is coming soon - May 8. Follow the link to view class colors and order a shirt before the April 20 deadline. Shirts will be delivered to students in class before Field Day. (Buying a shirt is optional, so if you choose not to purchase, your child can wear a shirt the same color as their class.)

Registration for Summer at The Ridge 2026 is open! Get ready for a summer packed with exciting camps, creative projects, outdoor fun, and unforgettable adventures. Register now to secure your spot!

Lower School students have the option to purchase a yearbook for $75. The final date to secure a book is May 1. If books are not purchased by that date, limited quantities may be available in the fall after distribution on a first come first serve basis. Yearbooks are now available for purchase via the parent portal.

Happy Spring,

Sarah Schecter
Head of Lower School

 

 

 

Order Your Yearbook!

It’s time to secure your keepsake for the school year! We are excited to announce that the 2026 Yearbook is officially available for purchase through the Parent Portal. Books are included in tuition for grades 7-12 but must be purchased for students in PS-6th grade. 

  • Price: $75 per book
  • Deadline: The portal is open now and will close on May 1st.

Don't wait! While there may be a very limited number of books available for purchase after the deadline, these will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. To guarantee your copy, please complete your order through the portal by May 1st.

 

 

  • April 15-24: OPC Boosterthon
  • April 20: Field Day shirt orders due
  • April 23: First & Second Grade Music Performance, 7:00 p.m.
  • April 24: Boosterthon Fun Run, 8-9:00 a.m.
  • May 8: Field Day, 9:45 a.m.
  •             Early Dismissal, 11:45 a.m. and
  •             Fine Arts Night, 5-9:00 p.m.
  • May 14: Musical Theatre Performance, 7:00 p.m.
  • May 18: Day of Kindness
  • May 19-22: 11:30 Dismissal
  • May 19 & 20: Fourth Grade BIG Sale
  • May 22: Last Day of School & End of Year Parties