Ashley Read '05, Head of Early Childhood

 

October 10, 2024

Dear Families,

Our annual St. Jude Trike-A-Thon was a resounding success, thanks to your enthusiastic participation! We had a fantastic time exercising and having fun, all for a great cause. Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers and cheerleaders who made the day even more special. Your support in raising money for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital was truly inspiring. We're so grateful for everyone's contribution! 

Thought of the Week book recommendations:

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.

Fall Break: As you head into Fall Break (NO SCHOOL - October 11 or 14), try to find time to join your child in various ways of exercising your brain and body. Looking for something to do over the break? Consider visiting:

• The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens to view their amazing pumpkin setup
• The Fort Worth Zoo
• Mainstay Farm
• Hall's Pumpkin Farm
• Shadow Creek Pumpkin Farm

Varsity Football Game Tonight: We invite you to join us tonight, October 10, for the Varsity Football Game. It's not just a game; it's a fun family event where we will 'Give the Trojans the Boot!' Let's come together to cheer for our team and show our school spirit. 

Next Week is Spirit Week and Oakridge Homecoming:

Spirit Week is a wonderful Oakridge tradition where school spirit can be felt from Preschool all the way to our Upper School students. Click here to review Spirit Day themes so that your child can join in on the fun! A few notes about Spirit Week:

• Tennis shoes are to be worn daily. 

• October 18 Parade Information: 

  • Wear your Oakridge gear, stand near the flagpoles on Main Campus and cheer on the parade. 

  • Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. and takes part on Main Campus (no parade events at the ECC)

  • Preschool and Pre-K students - ride on an Oakridge bus; Kindergarten students walk in parade

  • You are invited to pick up your child directly after the parade at the ECC. 

  • 11:30 a.m. Early Dismissal

Join us at the Oakridge Athletic Complex at 5:00 p.m. for family fun, food trucks and photo booth. Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m. Please be aware that the stadium lights will be turned off immediately after the game and the fans will enjoy a fireworks show. Be sure that your children are near you. Go Owls!

A Message from Mrs. Cox, Auxiliary Programs Coordinator: For families requiring extended care, the Owls' Nest program will be available for preschool through 8th grade students until 5:45 p.m. on October 18. The cost for extended care on early dismissal days is $45 per student.

Please note that all families, including those already enrolled in Owls' Nest for regular dismissal days, must complete the Google form to confirm attendance for this early dismissal. Students will need to bring a lunch, and preschoolers should also bring their nap mats.

If you plan to use Owls' Nest, please click here to fill out our Google form.

 

 

October 25 - Parent-Teacher Conferences: 

On Friday, October 25, we will be hosting our fall Parent-Teacher Conferences. During these 20-minute gatherings, teachers often share areas where your child shines, discuss academic strengths and areas for growth, as well as social-emotional development and fine motor development strengths and areas of growth. We value these days as it provides time for the partnership between school and home to grow. To sign up for a conference you will need to login to the parent portal and click on the yellow banner that reads “Parent Teacher Conference.” *Please note: There will be no school for students on the designated Parent-Teacher Conference Days. 

Have a wonderful 4-day weekend! 

Best regards,
Ashley Read, Oakridge Class of 2005
Head of Early Childhood