Ashley Read '05, Head of Early Childhood

March 1, 2024

Dear Families,

“We trust each other” to do the right thing even when someone is not watching, to work hard, and to return items better than we found them. Our parents trust us to be kind and considerate at school. As adults, we can’t just tell kids to trust us; we have to show them. When kids learn that mom, dad, grandparents, or a teacher are faithful, loving, and consistent, they develop the trust to be honest and open with that adult. At Oakridge, we thank you for trusting us with your child every day. We know that sending your child to an independent school was a choice, and we are grateful that Oakridge was your choice. 

On Wednesday, we were blown away by the Preschool classes and two Kindergarten students who performed in the Oratorical Showcase. Preschool sang a beautiful song about MLK Jr, and a few students shared personal “I Have a Dream” statements with the audience. Kindergarteners Eli Hilburn and Sareena Shah eloquently recited poems. Public speaking is an initiative at Oakridge that aims to graduate confident speakers, and The Oratorical Showcase was an excellent living example of this initiative in action. The students were well-spoken, prepared, and fearless on stage. They soared, and we celebrated them. 

Be sure to get your calendars out and jot down all of the exciting, upcoming events that take place in March. Between 1st Tuesday, Showcases and the Egg Hunt, March is a busy one filled with ample opportunities for parent involvement. 

It is not too early to start thinking about your child’s summer plans. “Summer at the Ridge” offerings are live and ready for enrollment. Click here to view our amazing, vast and unique summer camps being offered this summer for students ages 3 and up. We encourage you to invite your other Oakridge and non-Oakridge family members, neighbors and friends to enroll, too.  

Sincerely,

Ashley Read, Oakridge Class of 2005 
Head of Early Childhood