Ashley Read '05, Head of Early Childhood

 


October 4, 2024

 

Dear Families,

This week we have been focusing on trying to do the right thing, but also knowing that even when we do our best, sometimes mistakes happen. As Jennifer Lim stated, “Mistakes are proof that you are trying.” We would always rather try something new, even if it is scary, and fail rather than not try at all. We have been repeating, “The more we practice, the better we get!”  

Book options:

Caramba by Marie-Louisa Gay

Beatrice Doesnt Want to by Laura Numeroff

Always in Trouble by Corinne Demas

The Very Ugly Bug by Liz Pichon

Trike-A-Thon is NEXT WEEK and you are invited to join! On October 10, the ECC will partner with St. Jude for our annual Trike-A-Thon. Students are asked to bring a riding toy and a helmet to school on October 10. If you do not own a riding toy (scooter, tricycle, bicycle) contact the ECC office and we will get one for your child. Please consider donating to this great cause; no amount is too small! You can email the link (or flyer below) to family, or even post on social media. This special event is truly one of my favorite memories throughout the year. We hope you can join us! 

What is happening around campus?

Join OPC! What is the OPC?

The OPC is The Oakridge Parents’ Club or Oakridge’s version of a “PTA.” Our OPC consists of Oakridge parents and grandparents who donate their time to events around campus such as our Fall Festival (“Owlfest”), Teacher Appreciation lunches, the Book Fair and much more. Please consider joining. If you join at the $75 level, your child(ren) will receive a non-uniform dress day.  

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Best regards,

Ashley Read, Oakridge Class of 2005
Head of Early Childhood 

 

  • October 10: ECC St. Jude Trike-A-Thon

  • October 11-14: Fall Break - No School

  • October 15-18: Spirit Week and Homecoming 

    • Monday, October 14 - No School Fall Break

    • Tuesday, October 15 - Super Mario Day - Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach....Come dressed as a character from Mario!

    • Wednesday, October 16 - Tetris Day - Wear the t-shirt color for your grade: Red(PS, 1, 5, 12), Yellow (PK,2,6,11), Green (K,3,7,10), Blue (4,8,9)

    • Thursday, October 17 - Wii Sports Day - Wear your favorite sports jersey or t-shirt

    • Friday, October 18 - Homecoming t-shirt Day

  • October 15: PK and K Visiting Author - Aaron Reynolds

  • October 23: OPC Membership Appreciation Day Non-Uniform Dress Day

  • October 24: Owlfest 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

  • October 25: Parent/Teacher Conference Day - No School

  • October 30: Picture Make-up Day

  • October 31: Fall Colors Non-Uniform Dress Day (no costumes)