Guide to Getting Involved
2014-2015
Board of Regents
Mrs. Dana Queenan, Chairman of the Board Mr. Bruce Ashworth Mrs. Kim Callanan Mr. Steve Crudup Mr. Don Duke Dr. Richard Enos Mrs. Brenda Gooden Mr. Jim Haddock Mr. Scott Howell Mr. John Kacinski Mr. Richard Lowe Mr. Mike McWithey
Mr. Charles Pierson Ms. Nancy O’Shea, Lifetime Member Mr. Chuck Reynolds Mr. Don Starnes, Lifetime Member Mr. Curtis Von Der Ahe Mr. Steve Wall Associate Regents Mr. John Petersen Mr. Matt Worthington
The Oakridge Parents’ Club Liaison: Lara Haddock
Letter from the Headmaster
Dear Oakridge Parents, Welcome to the 2014-2015 school year. Whether your family is new to The Oakridge School or returning for another year, we thank you for entrusting your children to our dedicated team. Since 1979, the Oakridge faculty has inspired bight, college-bound students to seek excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. This mission, along with the partnerships formed between families and the school, serves as the foundation for a successful Oakridge experience. I trust you will find this “Guide to Getting Involved� to be a helpful resource. The Oakridge Development Office has created it to inform you of the numerous opportunities for parents to engage in our community while simultaneously partnering with the school. By participating in one or more of these capacities, you will assist the school in achieving its goals and have opportunities to establish important parent networks. Please review this booklet to discover meaningful ways to become involved at Oakridge. If you have questions about finding your place to serve, please contact the Development Office. Thank you, in advance, for your support. Go Owls! Sincerely,
Jonathan M. Kellam Headmaster
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Overview
The Oakridge School The Oakridge School, established in 1979, is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school with a total enrollment of approximately 900 students in the Early Childhood Center (ECC) through grade 12. Located in Arlington, Texas, The Oakridge School attracts students from thirty-two cities and ten foreign countries. The school, with its dedicated and experienced faculty and a superior academic program emphasizing personal development, aims to provide an education of highest quality to academically qualified students, to motivate each student to perform at his or her maximum potential, and to prepare students for a life of achievement and participation in society. The Oakridge School is a non-profit institution governed by a Board of Regents. The school is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest (ISAS) and holds membership in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). With the acquisition of forty-seven and a half acres adjacent to the school, Oakridge has embarked on a capital campaign to build a first-class state-of-the-art Athletic Complex and has secured the future for Oakridge at its present location.
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Overview
Our Mission To inspire students to seek their full potential in academics, the arts, and athletics in a challenging and nurturing environment that cultivates social responsibility, mutual respect and personal integrity.
Our Vision To attain national recognition as a college preparatory school that provides educational excellence grounded in responsible character development and ethical leadership.
Philosophy We believe the role of The Oakridge School is to provide a challenging educational program that emphasizes the total development of each child, encompassing basic skills as well as cultural, emotional and physical development, which prepares students for higher education and life. We believe an environment that employs a variety of teaching techniques and learning activities best enables each student to achieve as an individual and as a member of a group. We believe an orderly environment stressing personal and academic self-discipline provides an atmosphere most conducive to success. We believe in academic excellence, in high moral and ethical standards, in honor, in the respect of the opinions and the rights of others, in the realization and acceptance of the consequences of an individual’s actions, and in the pursuit of knowledge as a lifelong experience. We believe the graduates of The Oakridge School should be men and women of good character who have developed a healthy respect for self, and awareness of the privileges and obligations of citizenship, and a keen sense of empathy for and responsibility to fellow human beings.
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Administration Administrative Team Jonathan Kellam, Headmaster 817.451.4994 ext.2782 Andy Broadus, President 817.451.4994 ext. 2702 Jim Andersen Upper School Assistant Head Director of Alumni Relations ext. 2739 jfandersen@theoakridgeschool.org Tony Barriteau Athletic Director ext. 2788 tbarriteau@theoakridgeschool.org Mike Cobb Middle School Head ext. 2724 mcobb@theoakridgeschool.org Michele Cole, EdD Director of Development ext. 2768 mcole@theoakridgeschool.org Patricia de Winter Head Librarian ext. 2707 pdewinter@theoakridgeschool.org Kathy Gamill Chief Financial Officer ext. 2735 kgamill@theoakridgeschool.org Betty Garton Early Childhood Center Director ext. 2716 bgarton@theoakridgeschool.org
Butch Groves Upper School Head ext. 2728 bgroves@theoakridgeschool.org Jason Kern Director of Technology ext. 2740 jmkern@theoakridgeschool.org Sarah Kramer College Counselor ext. 2784 skramer@theoakridgeschool.org David Languell Facilities Management ext. 2705 dlanguell@theoakridgeschool.org Lauren Matocha Director Extended Day and Summer Programs ext. 2742 lmatocha@theoakridgeschool.org Shawn Meadows Athletic Director ext. 2624 smeadows@theoakridgeschool.org Britt Robinson Middle School Assistant Head ext. 2726 brobinson@theoakridgeschool.org Sarah Schecter, EdD Lower School Head ext. 2720 sschecter@theoakridgeschool.org
Development Team Michele Cole, EdD Director of Development ext. 2768 mcole@theoakridgeschool.org
Alisa Hunter Development Communications Coordinator ext. 2769 ahunter@theoakridgeschool.org
Jim Andersen Director of Alumni Relations ext. 2739 jfandersen@theoakridgeschool.org
Kelli Lambert Special Events & Donor Relations Coordinator ext. 2785 klambert@theoakridgeschool.org
Teri Foster Development Information Specialist ext. 2701 tfoster@theoakridgeschool.org
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Getting Involved
L to R: Cindy Pettigrew, Michal Tincup, Susan Jones, Deme Cleveland, Lara Haddock, Kara Hembree, Lindsey Hey, Denise Barley, Jennifer Tomkins, Kelly Broadus, Holly Fagan
How can you get involved? How can you help? The answer is two-fold. Every school needs an active parent body in order to thrive. The Oakridge School uses an online registration process for our volunteers in order to make our process more efficient, cost effective and timely. Volunteers register online for all Parents’ Club and school-sponsored volunteer opportunities beginning in the late summer and throughout the school year.
How to Register: 1. Go to www.theoakridgeschool.org/parentsclub 2. Click Volunteer Here 3. Enter your contact information 4. Select the volunteer opportunities of interest 5. Submit Serving as a parent volunteer is vital to enriching your child’s education at The Oakridge School. We hope you will take an active part in your child’s education by attending school events, volunteering to help out with projects when needed, sponsoring activities, or joining organizations that work for the school’s benefit, such as the Oakridge Parents’ Club and The Owl Booster Club. But perhaps most importantly, volunteering is an expression of your interest in and commitment to, your child’s daily life. Please visit www.theoakridgeschool.org/ parentsclub for more information on how you can get involved this year!
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Oakridge Annual Fund
Philanthropy at The Oakridge School begins with the Annual Fund Gifts from all members of our community are significant to The Oakridge School. They support its mission, people and programs. Your contribution to The Oakridge School Annual Fund is key to the school’s current and future success. The Oakridge School Annual Fund is the FUNDRAISING PRIORITY and plays a critical role in supporting the needs of the students, the campus and its programs. The Annual Fund COVERS THE GAP between what it costs to educate a child at Oakridge and to operate the school. TUITION ONLY PAYS FOR 95% of operating costs. We need to make up the difference to pay the total expenses for: • • • • •
2014-2015 Oakridge Fund Co-Chairs: Pam and Charles Pierson
Academics, Athletics and Fine Arts programs and equipment Salaries and Professional Development Improvements to Technology Student Financial Aid Utilities, Building Maintenance and Upkeep
Your gift makes a difference. We count on YOU and need your participation. For more information about how you can become involved or to volunteer, please contact Michele Cole, Director of Development, 817.451.4994 x2768. Make your gift today online!
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Super Supper & Auction
Saturday, February 28, 2015 Omni Hotel Fort Worth The Super Supper and Auction has been a part of The Oakridge School since it was founded in 1979. This annual event generates funds for campus improvements and educational enhancements across all grade levels. This gala includes a festive dinner and dancing; online, silent, big board and live auctions; a tuition raffle; and much more. Parents, staff, and friends volunteer time and resources to ensure this evening’s success. This year’s theme, The Disco Ball, will be more exciting than ever. We will kick off the Online Auction in December and offer a “Free Ride” by raffling 2015-2016 tuition for one student. As you know, the money raised at the annual Super Supper & Auction is an important factor to the top-notch educational experience we have all come to enjoy and expect as part of the Oakridge tradition. We hope that you will become involved on whatever level you can – donate items to the auctions, join one of the numerous committees and give of your time and talents, reserve tables and seats for the ultimate event, or purchase items on-line. In any capacity, we welcome your involvement in this Oakridge tradition. For more information on how you can be involved in this year’s Super Supper and Auction, please contact Angela Kasko at 817-308-0529 or the Development Office, 817.451.4994 ext. 2785.
Angela Kasko Event Chair 2014-15
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The Oakridge Parents’ Club The purpose of The Oakridge Parents’ Club is to assist the administration, faculty, staff, and Board of Regents in providing for the educational enrichment of the students; to promote the fellowship of the families and staff of The Oakridge School; and to raise funds to accomplish these objectives. Educational Enrichment Classroom Parties (ECC & LS) Owlfest Holiday Treasures Gift Shop Student Socials (MS & US) After Prom
Fellowship of Families & Staff Back to School Fair Meet & Greet Faculty & Staff Appreciation Connecting Owls
Raise Funds Membership Dues Magazine Sale Book Fair Uniform Resale Box Tops Collection OakridgePages.com
All Oakridge Parents are encouraged to become members of the Parents’ Club. With a membership of $30, parents not only support the activities of the Oakridge Parents’ Club, but parents receive a wealth of information on volunteer opportunities and events allowing parents social opportunities to meet other parents and support their children. Because of the support from the Oakridge community last year, the OPC was able to allocate $36,000 to the school for the following: • • • • • • • • • •
Fine Arts Performance Hall improvements including Lara Haddock, President The Oakridge Parents’ Club wireless microphone and new curtains 2014-2015 Oakridge Athletic Complex playground equipment and two benches for concession patio Learn 21 space on the second floor of library Middle School Robotics Lab Furniture for Upper School Commons Update playground equipment at the Early Childhood Center Audio/Visual Equipment for student led productions Website training for campus departments/staff Owl Angel Fund Financial Aid Fund Endowment
For more information, please visit www.theoakridgeschool.org/parentsclub or contact the President of the Oakridge Parents’ Club, Lara Haddock at 817-800-4854.
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2014-2015 Executive Board
President Lara Haddock 817-800-4854 ldhaddock@gmail.com
VP, Recognition & Appreciation Lyn Snyder 817-371-1650 jlynsnyder@gmail.com
President-Elect Linda Wright 817-584-0431 linda@cencom.com
VP, PR & Publicity Larraine LaRovere 817-691-6229 sfino11@verizon.net
VP, Membership and Back to School Fair Chair Elect Deme Cleveland 214-632-8686 whosit@sbcglobal.net
Secretary and ECC Activities, Chair Elect Michal Tincup 469-371-7059 tincup@studiotincup.com
VP, Fundraising Ronda Lane 817-925-6094 rondalane@swbell.net
Treasurer Michelle Reese 817-919-6949 sonyamreese@yahoo.com
VP, Divisional Activities Jennifer Tompkins 817-723-6048 thetompkins@sbcglobal.net
Parliamentarian and Back to School Fair Chair Kelly Broadus 817-781-0344 kbroadus@sbcglobal.net
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The Oakridge Parents’ Club Divisional Activities
Melissa Frank 972.679.7020 s.melissa.frank@gmail.com
ECC Activities
Connecting Owls
Cindy Pettigrew 817.461.6954 cindypettigrew@gmail.com Michal Tincup 817.719.1617 tincup@studiotincup.com
Lindsey Hey 817.707.7680 lindseyhey@hotmail.com Cindy Pettigrew 817.903.9546 cindypettigrew@gmail.com Niti Ross 617.834.6780 Niti.ross@gmail.com
Lower School Activities Jennifer O’Connor 817.688.4384 pojoc@sbcglobal.net Barbara Arnondin 817.913.0558 Barbara@metroplexbaby.com
LH Middle School Michelle Emmert 214.538.2003 michelle@emmert.me Gail Bedford 214.505.3239 cbedford50@hotmail.com Amy Key 817.980.3904 aymskey@yahoo.com
UH Middle School Chasidy Pettigrew 817.343.5222 chasidy.pettigrew@gmail.com Pam Pierson 817.929.9769 pampierson@aol.com
Upper School
Carole Fong-Kutchins 817.905.3438 healthy-eating@att.net 10
Owlfest Angela Redding 817.944.6709 angelaredding1@gmail.com Jill Houseworth 972.249.8049 J.houseworth@sbcglobal.net Mitzi Willis 214.755.7260 mitziwillis@verizon.net Haley Shimek 817.296.8318 hnshimek@hotmail.com Laura Pyhrr 972.971.2162 lpyhrr@yahoo.com
Fundraising Book Fair Andrea Meller 817.675.6839 mellerad@yahoo.com Denise White 817.233.8649 chakoholic@aol.com Tessa Guevara 817.296.1113 Tessandandre@yahoo.com
Box Tops Shawna Wright 817.881.3280 shawnakai@yahoo.com Gay Swinney 817.734.1317 gayswinney@yahoo.com
Holiday Treasures Carey Ogle 817.307.8686 careyogle@att.net Alison Fawthrop 281.728.2072 fawthrop.alison@gmail.com Jill Houseworth 972.249.8049 J.houseworth@sbcglobal.net Laura Pyhrr 972.971.2162 lpyhrr@yahoo.com
Magazine Sales Alison Fawthrop 281.728.2072 fawthrop.alison@gmail.com Lori Jones 214.662.2185 lajonz@gmail.com Liz St. John 682.365.3469 Stjohn.liz@gmail.com Melissa Blum 817.455.7737 mel.blum@sbcglobal.net
Oakridge Pages Holly Fagan 214.926.8106 hollyf@asod.com Mellie Joiner 817.235.4385 jamesjo7825@me.com
2014-2015 General Board School Supplies Fran Lyons 817.821.6111 lyonsfran@att.net
Uniform Resale Victoria Walker 817.929.6410 kv.walker@sbcglobal.net Denise Barley 682.667.0659 barley.home@verizon.net Angela Cary 817.845.7064 asbennett@yahoo.com Niti Ross 617.834.6780 Niti.ross@gmail.com
Membership Back to School Fair Kelly Broadus 817.781.0344 Kbroadus@sbcglobal.net Deme Cleveland 214.632.8686 whosit@sbcglobal.net
Meet & Greet Susan Jones Cell: 817.319.3477 susan_austin_jones@yahoo.com Kristi Kundysek 817.360.9979 Kristy2dg@yahoo.com
Parent Ambassador Susan Daniels 817.797.5076 susandaniels@ebby.com
Recognition & Appreciation ECC Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lindsey Hey 817.707.7680 lindseyhey@hotmail.com Marissa Farhat 214.502.5525 marissafarhat@yahoo.com Leslie LeMond 972.897.8127 leslielemond@mac.com
Grandparents’ Day Kristi Kundysek 817.360.9979 Kristy2dg@yahoo.com
Test Snacks Diana York 817.822.2546 DYorkCPA@hotmail.com Christine Davis 214.674.2619 chriscee6@hotmail.com Pam Pierson 817.929.9769 pampierson@aol.com
LS Faculty/Staff Appreciation Melissa Blum 817.455.7737 mel.blum@sbcglobal.net Kara Hembree 817.894.5801 k_lee_texas@yahoo.com
MS Faculty/Staff Appreciation Melissa Jiles 817.909.0415 melissa@jiles.net Audrey Stehr 214.683.2119 Audreystehr@yahoo.com
US Faculty/Staff Appreciation Chris Di Filippo 817.966.8586 Czd1@me.com Kristi Kundysek 817.360.9979 Kristy2dg@yahoo.com
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The Owl Booster Club The Oakridge Athletic Booster Club, The Owl Club, is made up of individuals and businesses that support the school’s Athletic Programs. The funds raised are used to supplement existing sports programs and benefit all Oakridge athletes, both girls and boys. A group of dedicated volunteers ensures the Booster Club concession stand is open for home games as a service to our athletes, families and the visiting teams. The Owl Club even has a mobile concession cart providing service to the spectators in the bleachers. The “Spirit Shack” is open at each home football game and proceeds of these sales are used to purchase needed equipment and necessities for our athletic teams and physical education programs.
The Owl Club also provides food, volunteers and/or support for: • • • • • • •
Oakridge Homecoming Alumni Games Day Lower School Field Day Dinners for our teams traveling to out of town games Dinner for Officials for all the home football games Meet the Coaches night in the fall Three (3) Athletic Awards Banquets – fall sports, winter sports and one for spring sports, each year to honor the participating student athletes.
The Owl Club welcomes new members and volunteers. Most importantly, we have great fun attending the games and showing our school spirit for our fine athletes and coaches and for the entire Oakridge family. For more information about becoming involved with The Owl Club, please contact Dennis Brown at 817. 891.0263 or dlb44@mac.com.
Join The Owl Club OWL Platinum Team Supporter ..... $500 and above OWL Gold Team Supporter ............... $250 OWL Athletic Team Supporter ........... $100 OWL Team Member .......................... $25 For more information, please contact Dennis Brown at 817. 891.0263 or dlb44@mac.com.
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Dennis Brown, President The Owl Booster Club 2014-2015
The Owl Club Golf Classic
The Owl Club Golf Classic Monday, May 18, 2015 Waterchase Golf Club Two Tee Times: 8:00 am & 1:30 pm Each spring The Owl Club hosts the annual Oakridge Golf Classic. This fundraising event is an annual tradition at Oakridge and helps raise funds for improvements and additions to the athletic programs at the school. Proceeds from the tournament go to The Owl Booster Club to pay for equipment such as bleachers, scoring tables, goal posts and other items. Because of the success of last year’s tournament, the Booster Club was able to make improvements to the baseball and basketball programs and support the Oakridge Athletic Complex campaign as well as The Oakridge School Endowment fund. The tournament gives parents and friends of the school an opportunity to support the athletic department, as well as have a good time. Many golfers enjoy a relaxing day of golf, while others are very competitive hoping for a 1st place win and the chance to have their name engraved on the prestigious Broadus Cup! The event concludes with an Awards Ceremony, dinner and prizes. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Ryan Worthington 817.239.9811 or Matt Worthington, 817.296.0862 or the Development Office at 817.451.4994 ext. 2785.
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The Oakridge Athletic Complex THE OAKRIDGE ATHLETIC COMPLEX This is an exciting time in the history of our school. Amazing things have happened when the Oakridge community has worked together for the good of the children and the mission of the School. In 2011, the Board of Regents adopted a new strategic plan which included a continued commitment to the ongoing development of the Oakridge Athletic Complex. The next phase of the Complex development will be the construction of the new baseball and softball complex which will be built east of the tennis courts. We are embarking on an exciting campaign to “FINISH THE FRONT� and we are counting on YOU for your philanthropic investment!
FINISH THE FRONT CAMPAIGN DETAILS A total investment of approximately $3 million will be required to construct the Baseball/ Softball Complex. The project will include fully equipped baseball and softball facilities and an additional concession stand building with restrooms that will serve both the Tennis Center and the Baseball and Softball Complex. This phase will also include the construction of significant infrastructure consisting of the extension of the utilities: water, sewer, and electricity; the main east and west road with additional parking; an eastern entrance off Pioneer Parkway; and pedestrian walkways.
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The Oakridge Athletic Complex FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS • • • • •
Baseball and Softball fields Ample parking, entry plaza, picnic area, concessions and restrooms Batting cages Bleacher seating Road and new entrance from the East
From complex and facility naming to specific space designation, there are a number of contribution levels that provide for securing your name in the legacy of the Oakridge Athletic Complex. If you are interested in a naming opportunity, please contact Michele Cole, Director of Development or Andy Broadus, President. Through your philanthropic support, the Oakridge athletic program will achieve even greater levels of excellence. Together, we will better serve our student-athletes. We invite you to become a part of this legacy by becoming more than you are today, by becoming part of this vision of spirit – by becoming one of the “Greatest Names in Sports.” For more information, please contact Dr. Michele Cole, Director of Development, 817.451.4994 x2768 or Mr. Andy Broadus, President, 817.457.6683.
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Calendar of Events Each year parents and friends of The Oakridge School are given multiple opportunities to support the mission of an Oakridge education either through volunteering their time and talents or through gift donations. Listed below are key dates for you and your family to review as you make your decisions on how you would like to support your son or daughter’s school.
August 2014 BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR and FAMILY PICNIC Saturday, August 16, 2014 9:30am-12 noon MAC (Multi-purpose Activity Center) Meet your Teacher or set up your locker, then stop by the MAC for the Oakridge Back to School Fair. Get PE uniforms, sign up for the Oakridge Parents’ Club and The Owl Club, purchase Owl spirit gear, shop the Uniform Resale, and get information for the 2014-15 school year. Then come see old friends and make some new ones at our back to school picnic with breakfast snacks, bounce houses and live music.
BOX TOPS TURN-IN August 16, 2014 9:30am-12 noon MAC (Multi-purpose Activity Center) Proceeds from the collection of Box Tops go directly to supporting OPC events. Collected Box Tops should be trimmed, not expired and submitted in a baggy labeled with the parents 16
name and cell phone number at the Back To School Fair. The top two parents who submit the most Box Tops will be awarded a Target gift card at each of the collection dates in August, October and February.
UNIFORM RESALE August 16, 2014 9:30am-12:00 noon MAC (Multi-purpose Activity Center) Gently used school uniforms and P.E. clothing are available for resale. Uniform donations accepted anytime in the Division Offices or the Development Office.
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FACULTY AND STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Monday, August 18, 2014 Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve food.
provide all the activities and allocations given to the school. A large number of volunteers are needed each turn-in day to process orders and distribute prizes to the ECC, Lower and Middle School. Upper School sales go to the school for US activities.
NEW PARENT PROGRAM AND DINNER Monday, August 18, 2014 Student Activity Center
September 2014 LABOR DAY HOLIDAY September 1, 2014
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL Wednesday, August 20, 2014
SPIRIT WEEK September 15-19, 2014
OAKRIDGE PARENTS’ CLUB MEET and GREET Wednesday, August 20, 2014 The Library Meet and Greet is held on the first day of school. All parents are invited to the Library for coffee, snacks, and an overview of the different volunteer opportunities of The Oakridge Parents’ Club.
MAGAZINE SALE Friday, August 29, 2014 – Tuesday, September 17, 2014 The Magazine Sale is the largest fundraising event of the year for the Oakridge Parents’ Club and it’s where the OPC gets the funds to 17
Calendar of Events CONNECTING OWLS Friday, September 12, 2014 This is an opportunity for all new parents and parents of an ECC child to join us for a fun and informal setting to connect with other Owl families. Come and discover all the activities your child will participate in during the upcoming school year!
HOMECOMING Friday, SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 Join Oakridge families and alumni as we celebrate Homecoming with a parade and fireworks show.
the parents name and cell phone number to any of the Divisional Offices.
FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY FAMILY NIGHT October 7, 2014 ECC – 6th grade children and their families can spend the evening at the museum experiencing the many activities and exhibits.
UNIFORM RESALE October 16, 2014 2:00pm-4:00pm The Parents’ Club Building Gently used school uniforms and P.E. clothing are available for resale. Uniform donations accepted anytime in the Division Offices or the Development Office.
FALL BREAK October 17-20, 2014
OWLFEST UNIFORM RESALE September 25, 2014 2:00pm-4:00pm The Parents’ Club Building Gently used school uniforms and P.E. clothing are available for resale. Uniform donations accepted anytime in the Division Offices or the Development Office.
October 2014 BOX TOPS TURN-IN October 1, 2014 Collected Box Tops should be trimmed, not expired and submitted in a baggy labeled with 18
Tuesday, October 28, 2014 Student Activity Center Fall Holiday Carnival. Volunteers are needed for ticket sales, prizes, set-up and decorating, and clean up.
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November 2014 FACULTY AND STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Thursday, November 13, 2014 Volunteers are needed to prepare & serve food.
GRANDPARENTS’/ GRANDFRIENDS’ DAY Tuesday, November 25, 2014 Student Activity Center & Flavin Fine Arts Center Grandparents & Grandfriends’ are given a brief overview of our school, a sampling of our students’ wide-ranging talents and time to be “toured by” or observe their Oakridge student. It is always a special treat for our children when their “GRANDS” visit. Volunteers are needed to organize the food for this event and to meet, greet, and answer questions during registration on the day of the event. Andrea Meller 817.561.5199
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY November 26 – December 1, 2014
TEST SNACKS December 17-19, 2014 Healthy snacks and drinks are provided to all middle and upper school students on the first day of semester exams. Volunteers are needed to help distribute the “treats”.
ALUMNI GAMES DAY Friday, December 19, 2014 Alums return to Oakridge for an afternoon/ evening of great games and renewed friendships. Competitions include soccer, basketball and volleyball.
December 2014 HOLIDAY TREASURES GIFT SHOP December 8-12, 2014 Parents’ Club Building The Holiday Treasures gift shop is a yearly activity before the Winter Break to give ECC, lower school and middle school children an opportunity to “shop” for holiday gifts for relatives and friends. The selected gifts are wrapped and gift tagged. Volunteers are needed to assist the children in selecting and wrapping their gifts, collecting money, and restocking the Holiday Treasures shelves.
WINTER BREAK Monday, December 22 – Monday, January 5, 2015
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Calendar of Events BOOK FAIR January 21– January 28, 2015 Library The Book Fair allows students to purchase books and computer programs while raising funds for The Oakridge School Library. “DONUTS FOR DADS” has become a very popular event during the Winter Book Fair. Volunteers are needed each day the Fair is held to supervise and assist the children with their selections and/or purchases. January 23 – ECC Dads 7:00am January 27– Lower School Dads 7:00am
FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON February 5, 2015 Student Activity Center Volunteers are needed to prepare & serve food.
MOMS of the Class of 2015 LUNCHEON Date TBD Moms of all 2015 graduating seniors are honored at a special luncheon.
PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY February 16, 2015
UNIFORM RESALE February 19, 2015 2:00pm-4:00pm The Parents’ Club Building Gently used school uniforms and P.E. clothing are available for resale. Uniform donations accepted anytime in the Division Offices or the Development Office.
UNIFORM RESALE January 22, 2015 2:00pm-4:00pm The Parents’ Club Building Gently used school uniforms and P.E. clothing are available for resale. Uniform donations accepted anytime in the Division Offices or the Development Office.
February 2015 BOX TOPS TURN-IN February 1, 2014 Collected Box Tops should be trimmed, not expired and submitted in a baggy labeled with the parents name and cell phone number to any of the Divisional Offices. 20
THE SUPER SUPPER AND AUCTION Saturday, February 28, 2015 Omni Hotel Fort Worth This gala includes a festive dinner and dancing;
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online, silent, big board and live auctions; a tuition raffle; and much more. Parents, staff, and friends volunteer time and resources to ensure this evening’s success. Contact Angela Kasko, SSA Chair, 817-308-0529.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES February 2015 The Oakridge Parents’ Club has partnered with School-Pak, Inc. to offer pre-ordered, pre-packaged brand name school supply kits for grades 1-8. This is a simple stress-free way to shop for school supplies and all prepackaged kits meet teacher approved lists.
March 2015 SPRING BREAK March 9-16, 2015
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students. Various games and activities are set up and supervised by the middle school National Junior Honor Society students.
AFTER PROM PARTY Saturday, May 9, 2015 The party is a lock-in for 10th–12th graders. Food, entertainment, and prizes are provided to create a fun, safe environment for our teenagers and allow them to continue celebrating after the Prom.
GRADUATION Saturday, May 16, 2015 Student Activity Center Graduation is the ultimate event for parents!
THE OAKRIDGE GOLF CLASSIC Monday May 18, 2015 Waterchase Golf Club Two Tee Times 8:00am and 1:30pm This annual event helps raise funds for improvements and additions to the athletic programs at the school.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY Friday, April 3, 2015
FACULTY & STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCHEON Tuesday, April 16, 2015 Student Activity Center Volunteers are needed to prepare and serve food for the Parents’ Club Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.
May 2015 SPRING FIELD DAY Friday, May 8, 2015 Spring Field Day is for ECC and Lower School
TEST SNACKS May 20, 21, 2015 Healthy snacks and drinks are provided to all middle and upper school students on the first day of semester exams. Volunteers are needed to help distribute the “treats.”
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Community Partners The Community Partners program offers an easy and wonderful way to support The Oakridge School all year round. Albertson’s Community Partners Albertson’s will rebate The Oakridge School up to 5% of your purchases when you use your COMMUNITY PARTNERS Card at checkout. Cards are available in the development office.
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Charity Motors Donate your car and help your favorite charity. The Oakridge School is now one of the charitable organizations participating in the Charity Motors Car Donation Program. Donate a car, receive a tax deduction, and the school receives 50% of the proceeds from the sale of your vehicle. Call Charity Motors at 313.933.4000. Great American Online Need to renew a magazine subscription or just want to shop? Log on to www.gaschoolstore.com. Type in The Oakridge School and start shopping! THE OAKRIDGE ECC, LOWER and MS: 2578466 THE OAKRIDGE UPPER SCHOOL: 2574655 40%-50% of your purchases will go to The Oakridge School. Great American Online is the same company that does the magazine sale for The Oakridge School.
Kroger Kroger’s Community Rewards program will donate a percentage of your eligible purchases back to The Oakridge School. Have the cashier at Kroger scan the barcode below to link your Kroger Plus Card to The Oakridge School. Please note: You must relink your card beginning August 1 for the 20142015 school year. The Oakridge School: 10000080288
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Community Partners Office Depot When you shop at Office Depot, The Oakridge School will get credits equal to 5% of the qualifying purchases to use for free supplies. We can get credit throughout the school year! Remember to give them our school ID# 70094467 or if you forget it, no problem — they will have our number at the register. Target REDcard The Take Charge of Education Program requires the use of one of the REDcards® which include the Target® Visa® Credit Card, Target Credit Card® or Target Check Card®. You can apply for one of these cards in our stores or by visiting www.target.com/REDcard. Every time you use one of your REDcards®, Target will donate to the Oakridge Parents’ Club an amount equal to 1% of Target Visa and Target Check Card purchases made at Target and target.com, and 1/2% of Target Visa purchases made elsewhere. Visit www.target.com to link your card to the school, listed as: Oakridge School ID Number: 19436 Tom Thumb The next time you’re at Tom Thumb, pick up a Reward Card application at the courtesy booth and link your Reward Card to The Oakridge School. Tom Thumb will donate a percentage of all purchases back to our school. The code for The Oakridge School is #2969 Don’t forget to link our Good Neighbor number to your Reward Card and help us raise funds the easy way.
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Welcome Owls! The Oakridge School Motto
In Diligent Pursuit of Wisdom The Oakridge School Alma Mater The Oakridge School, our alma mater grand, True patriot love in all of us command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, With knowledge strong and free, From far and wide dear Oakridge School, We’ll bring fair fame to thee. Long may we sing; honor we bring! The Oakridge School, we’ll sing our praise of thee. The Oakridge School, we’ll sing our praise of thee.
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The Oakridge School 5900 W. Pioneer Pkwy Arlington, TX 76013-2899 Main number: 817.451.4994 Fax number: 817.457.6881 Metro: 817.654.9746 www.theoakridgeschool.org