Ashley Read '05, Head of Early Childhood

January 19, 2024

  

Dear Families,

We hope that you were able to enjoy some extra family time during the Snow Day. There was a decent dusting at our home and we sure enjoyed the beautiful snow. This week, students have been learning how “we are patient with each other.” Practicing patience is not an easy task, especially for a young child. It is even more challenging to teach patience in today’s world where we battle the instant gratification that comes with technology. One way to help your child build patience is to create intentional wait time. “Tommy, I would be happy to get the snack for you. I need 2 minutes to finish sending this email and then I will get it for you.” Building in wait time will help your child practice self-control and patience. 

In order to prevent the spread of illness, it is important to keep your child home when sick. If your child has any of the following influenza-like symptoms, please contact Nurse Kim for further guidance before sending your child to school. 

• Fever of 100.4° F or more
• Headache
• Sore Throat
• Chills
• Cough
• Tiredness
• Achy Body
• Vomiting and/or Diarrhea                                             

If your child has any of these symptoms when it is time for school, it is best that they stay home. Students who have vomited may not return to school until they have been emesis free for 24 hours. Students who have diarrhea may not return to school until they have been diarrhea free for 24 hours. Thank you for helping us keep your child and everyone else as well as possible.

Oakridge Book Fair: We are looking forward to attending the Oakridge Book Fair, “Oakridge Ocean, Explore a Sea of Books,” next week. Each class will travel to the Oakridge Library with their teacher, shop for books, and have the chance to make a wish list or purchase books. There is still time to volunteer your time at our Book Fair. Click here for more information including times when your families are invited to shop the Book Fair. 

College Colloquium is College Advising's signature event, bringing college admission vice presidents and deans to Oakridge to share their insight with our faculty, parents, and students. With the rapidly changing higher education landscape, College Colloquium is an important opportunity to update our families on the admission process and to connect one-on-one with selective colleges and universities. This year's program will be Thursday, January 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the John P. Flavin Fine Arts Center. All parents are welcome to attend.

Oratorical Showcase: Calling all student voices! The DEIB Faculty/Staff committee proudly presents the first annual Oratorical Showcase. Express yourself through speech, poem, song, or prose on the themes of community, culture, and celebration. Applications are now open! Don't miss your chance to take the stage and claim your spotlight! Apply here

Sincerely,

Ashley Read, Oakridge Class of 2005
Head of Early Childhood

 

 

On January 9, all students across campus enjoyed our first Preview Day! Each student visited their rising grade level and experienced the exciting things next year will bring for them. If you have any questions about re-enrollment please contact the Admissions Office, awilson@theoakridgeschool.org.