Entries by Ollie

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day

As we enjoy our three-day weekend, it is important to think about what it is we commemorate and celebrate on Indigenous Peoples Day. Historically, Americans have not learned much that is authentic about the people who lived on these lands before, during, and after the arrival of the Europeans, and we seek to change this narrative at Oak Grove.

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Oak Grove Update

In this Oak Grove School update, Head of School Jodi Grass explains how, as of this year, Oak Grove is 49 years old and is showing all the signs of a healthy middle adulthood.

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Peace Day 2024

We acknowledge Peace Day with a week-long exploration into the notion of peace and culminating in a Peace Day assembly and Lizard Group fun.

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Letters of Intent

Letters of intent are communications that teachers write to families at the beginning of the school year which share their beliefs about children’s competence, identify key concepts that children will be learning, and reflect on the local and global community.

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Age & Stage Booklet

Oak Grove School’s Age & Stage Booklet provides a snapshot of child development recognizing that development unfolds in separate, predictable stages and is a measure of individuality, not conformity.