Jim Andersen, Head of Upper School

March 10, 2023

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In this email:

  • Spring Break

  • Upcoming dates/March calendar

  • Prom/APP 

  • Tennis

  • Oldie but Goodie News/Upcoming Dates

This newsletter should find you at the wonderful start to Spring Break! The Oakridge School’s Spring Break is March 11 - March 20. Classes will resume March 21 as a B Day. Have a safe and restful time.

When we return from Spring Break the end of the year will be upon us and the whirlwind that comes with it. Please prepare for the many events and activities by reading the March calendar below and the upcoming dates section! Important items are mentioned here such as Senior Moms’ Lunch, NHS application and induction, AP mock exams and reviews, class trips, Ring & Pin ceremony, Walk to the Future, college essay workshops, and final exams! 

Prom and After Prom Party (APP) will be April 22! The APP helps provide a safe and entertaining evening for our 11th and 12th graders to go to after the prom and for our 10th graders to join the fun at just the party!  Click below to learn more about the opportunities to help make this the best prom and after prom party.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
DONATION OPPORTUNITIES 

We have also registered this year for the school program at Jos. A. Bank and Men’s Wearhouse. If you rent or purchase attire for prom from these stores mention The Oakridge School!  

Tennis:
The upper school tennis team played Trinity Valley  yesterday afternoon on our home courts.  Cole O'Leary won his #1 singles match (8-3).  Ryan Olatunji and Jay Puri won their doubles match (8-2).  Eva Kovachev won her #1 singles match (8-0).  The rest of the team played some solid tennis out there as well.  We look forward to our next "away" match against All Saints on Thursday.

OLDIE BUT GOODIE NEWS:

  • Attendance reporting policy. The US office should be notified by 8:00AM anytime your child will be absent, tardy or needs to leave campus early. 

  • All students in the Class of 2024 that are re-enrolled may go by the US office and pick their parking spot for next year. Painting information will come out in May.

  • Report Card 3 posts after Spring Break. Grades may be accessed in MyBackpack.

  • 2023-2024 Calendar and Key Date graphics are below 

  • The March Calendar is below. THE BEST way to get a snapshot of the month ahead for the Upper School is to go over this calendar with your child.

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The Oakridge School calendar: save the dates of all these important events.

The Upper School Team

Jim Andersen
Christine Metoyer
Michelle Emmert

 

  • March 13-20: Spring Break (classes resume on Tuesday, March 21 as a B Day).

  • March 21:

    • Class of 2023 Senior Moms' Lunch.

    • Current NHS members will meet w Ms. Cannon in advisory.

  • March 22:

    • Mock AP exam day. All AP students will take one AP mock exam. 

    • Interested in being a member of NHS meeting with Ms. Cannon at lunch.

    • Report Card 3 posted.

  • March 23-27: Orchestra Trip to Nashville.

  • March 28-29: Juniors will meet with College Advising during Study Hall.

  • March 30: Senior parent coffee chat at noon. 

  • March 31: Last Friday noon dismissal .