Jim Andersen, Head of Upper School

September 20, 2024

“Personal finance is only 20% head knowledge. It’s 80% behavior!” – Dave Ramsey

In this email you will find information about:

• Progress Report 1.1 

• Checkout Procedure 

• Last Friday- Pancake Breakfast and Financial Literacy Program

• Flu Vaccination Clinic 

• Homecoming 

• US Trips 

CHECKPOINT 1.1 The first progress report of the year will be published on Friday afternoon, September 20.. Students and parents can view the progress report under classes and reports on their student and parent portal pages. This is a great opportunity for you and your child to view his/her progress, discuss any changes that need to be made, connect with teachers with questions/concerns, and set goals for the first 9-week marking period.

CHECKOUT PROCEDURES: Anytime a student needs to leave campus early a parent must email Candace Blake to let the US office know. Once the office knows, the teachers are notified and then the student can dismiss from the class without disrupting the teacher and be on time for their checkout. It is best practice to give 24 hours notice. Giving less than an hour notice may result in classroom disruption and delayed dismissal. 

LAST FRIDAY: The Upper School dismisses at 12:00 on Friday, September 27. Our Last Fridays are used for valuable programming. This Last Friday is no exception. Our Student Council will provide pancake breakfast from 8:30-9:30.. We are also fortunate to have the UTA Financial Literacy and Personal Finance Program here for our Upper School students. They will have sessions and economic and financial literacy games for our students to enjoy. Their mission is to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complex world of personal finance. Special thanks to senior Maria Jaramillo Davila for connecting us with this program and helping in organizing the event for our students!

FLU VACCINATION CLINIC: Wednesday, September 25th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm in the Fine Arts Foyer. This is open to faculty, staff, students, & families. Please be sure to bring your ID and insurance cards. Immunizations Available Include: Flu, Tdap, RSV, Pneumonia Shingles Meningitis, and COVID. Most major insurances are accepted with no out-of-pocket cost. Cash Price: $20. 

*Student Under 18 Need to Be Accompanied by a Guardian*

*Shots Are Available for Those Age 3 And Older*

*High Dose Flu Shots Available for Those Age 65 And Older*

HOMECOMING: Homecoming week is October 15-18. Game day is Friday, October 18. The homecoming dance is Saturday, October 19 in the MAC on campus from 7 -10 p.m. Any non-Oakridge student needs to have a guest form to attend. The guest forms are in the Upper School office. 

US School Trips

9th- An amazing 4-night/5-day trip to Big Bend and Carlsbad Caverns! Click HERE for details and to register.
Grand Classroom for Parent Webinar: Upper School Trips 

Orchestra- A 3-night/4-day trip: Disney World Orchestra Adventure! Click HERE for details and to register.
Grand Classroom for Parent Webinar: Upper School Trips

The  Upper School Team

Bookstore Instructions 
School Uniform Store
School Spirit Store
Lunch Account Information