THANK YOU

For Supporting our Day of Reading!

For Ian. Power to the word! Books for Brooks! Go Ruthie! Reading is the BEST!! Keep up the reading Cassidy! We love supporting Oak Grove and all of the students! ♥️ Kanaan, thanks for being the best big brother and reading to Aeyla! Happy Day of Reading, Miyo! We love you Grace, Ojai Raptor Center, and Oak Grove School. Alofa tele lava, Novella Tuanei! Sage, Deepest thanks to you and your class for supporting wildlife and the magical creatures at the Ojai Raptor Center. Wishing every OGS student a happy Day of Reading! Benjamin, we hope you enjoy your day of reading! And please—stop growing so fast.

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Day of Reading Puts the FUN in Fundraising!

Our annual student-led fundraiser celebrates the love of reading while raising funds for Teaching Tools and an Ojai nonprofit

On Friday, February 13, Oak Grove hosted its beloved Day of Reading, where students, teachers, and staff arrived in their coziest pajamas to celebrate the love of reading together. Everyone brought their favorite stuffy and a book for a day filled with fun and imagination. Thank you to everyone for supporting this year’s Day of Reading!

In the weeks leading up to the special day, students reached out to extended family and friends to raise money for classroom teaching tools and an Ojai nonprofit. This year, students voted to support the Ojai Raptor Center. Beyond the positive impact Day of Reading has on classrooms, including a local non-profit extends the spirit of fundraising beyond campus—demonstrating civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful giving in action. We’re looking forward to another successful Day of Reading and  and the broader Ojai community.

A Musical Morning & Assembly

A new and creative fundraising initiative in the high school this year, the morning began with cheerful singing candy-grams.  They visited faculty and staff across campus, kicking off the day with heartfelt messages and delightful songs. The morning assembly featured the entire high school, singing “Stand By Me” a cappella before a Day of Reading check for over $4000 was presented to Jaclyn DeSantis, Ojai Raptor Center‘s Education Program Manager. Throughout the day, older students teamed up with their younger reading buddies to share some favorite stories and dive into exciting books together.

Overall, the Day of Reading was a heartwarming celebration of stories, bringing everyone together to enjoy the magic of books!

Day of Reading

A Musical Morning & Assembly

A new and creative fundraising initiative in the high school this year, the morning began with cheerful singing candy-grams.  They visited faculty and staff across campus, kicking off the day with heartfelt messages and delightful songs. The morning assembly featured the entire high school, singing “Stand By Me” a cappella before a Day of Reading check for over $4000 was presented to Jaclyn DeSantis, Ojai Raptor Center‘s Education Program Manager. Throughout the day, older students teamed up with their younger reading buddies to share some favorite stories and dive into exciting books together.

Overall, the Day of Reading was a heartwarming celebration of stories, bringing everyone together to enjoy the magic of books!

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Thank you for your supporting students and encouraging them to read! Be sure to leave a comment when you donate!

Go, Johnny, go.

Way to go class of 2026! Read, raise funds, and enjoy the day of reading.

My great niece Avalon Davis is such a good person and she is active in sports which I am so glad. Thank you for sharing with me.

Bella ~ For your love of reading, raptors, and all those around you. We love you. 

We are so proud of you!

Lucía, Es siempre un placer leer tantos libros con tigo. Ojala que habían aún mas libros en el futuro. Con muchos besos!

Dear Karthik, Finishing 12th grade is a big milestone, and you’ve reached it with hard work and heart. Ahead of you is a world full of choices and opportunities—trust yourself as you step into it. Stay curious, stay courageous, and keep aiming high. Dream boldly, work steadily, and stay true to who you are. The world needs your energy and your ideas. Congratulations—this is only the beginning.

We are proud to contribute to Libby’s learning experience!

Luca, we love you and we think you are Awesome! Keep shining bright!

Class of 2026! “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose”. Oh the places you’ll go!”

Harper, It’s been so much fun reading with you. We just love how much you love a good book! We love you so!!

Libby!!! We are so happy that you love reading so much!! You carry a book with you almost everywhere you go. 😀 Please pick out a couple of your favorite books so we can read together when we visit!!

Supporting Aero!

We’re cheering on Vera, Goldie and Clementine Walton! Love you girls so much and so proud of you!

Books open up whole new worlds! Enjoy reading and learning!

Hudson – You’re Amazing! We are so proud of you!

We’re so proud of how you’re growing up, Hudson! Wishing all the best in learning more about this wonderful world and how to navigate in it.

We love you Charlie & Jojo and we’re delighted that you’ve surrounded yourselves with books! Keep on reading!

We love you Charlie & Jojo and we’re delighted that you’ve surrounded yourselves with books! Keep on reading!

Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.

Dear Poppy, Keep reading! We are so proud of you.

Reading the surf report every day counts.☀️ Keep up all your good work, Clay!

We love reading with you, Wilde!

We love reading with you, Poppy and Wilde!

Hope you reach your goal Circe Hill. Can’t wait to hear all about it. Let the reading begin!

We love you Poppy!! Remember…Books are wonderful!

Dear Zavi, Hope you enjoy reading. We are proud of you and love you ,too.

Go Zavi, Poppy, and Friends!

Circe Sunshine! We are so proud of you!

Good luck Hudson. I hope you have fun and enjoy your reading time!

Noah, Have fun and enjoy your reading time! We love you and are so proud of you!

Go Zoey, Noelle, and Orion!

Benjamin and Charlotte, The more you read, the more you will know. Enjoy your magical day of reading.

Happy reading day, Barkley girls! Love you all!!

Congratulations on your Day of Reading, Elsa, and the great goals you’re working towards!

Ian, Read on and make “Reading every day” a recurring theme for the rest of your life!

Happy reading, Ava. thank you for the good work you’re always doing to make the world a better place!!!!

Have fun reading, Momo! We are cheering for you and The Raptor Center.

Love that you will be reading all day! Enjoy your day.

So proud of you Circe! Enjoy your day of reading and all of the wonderful adventures you’ll find in the world of books! I love you!

Happy day of reading Hudson! Have fun learning and exploring the wonderful world of books! I love you!

Dear Maxine, your love of books is an inspiration to us all. Keep turning those pages.

Aurora,You have become such a good reader.

Happy day of reading! :)

Noah, we love you and are so glad you love reading so much!

Happy day of reading, Benjamin! We hope you enjoy some fun graphic novels.

Enjoy your day of reading, Charlotte!

Issa, there is nothing better than losing yourself in a book!

Dearest Miyo, Happy Day of Reading!! We are so proud of you and excited to watch as you journey through so many magical literary landscapes

Harper, Kampbell, and Chandler, Happy reading to you all!

Harper, Kampbell, and Chandler, Happy reading to you all!

Dearest Noah, I heard you’re wearing pjs to school?! Crazy! Happy reading day!

Keep reading Zavi!

Dear Easton, Keep reading my Grandson, you always have since you were a little guy. Read as much as you can,it helps many things like your vocabulary, knowledge, learning, enjoyment and many other things like relaxation and peace of mind. Love you tons!

Go Clay!

Benjamin reading is one of the best things you can do for your mind. And to do it for a good cause, Win! Win! So proud of you!

Charlotte keep on reading! It’s great you can do a thing you enjoy and raise money for a good cause!

Love you Julian and love that you love reading.

Keep on reading, OGS!

Luca, watching you grow into someone who is curious, thoughtful, and excited about stories brings us so much joy. Reading with you is one of our FAVORITE things — the snuggles, the questions, the tiny details you notice two pages back, laughing days later about something funny we read together, the voices. We love you endlessly and are always cheering you on!

Enjoy your Day of Reading Noah! Wearing your pajamas to school? How cool is that!

Benjamin, we hope you enjoy your day of reading! And please—stop growing so fast.

Charlotte, Wishing you a magical day of reading! May you be transported to fantastic lands filled with fascinating characters and curious creatures.

Happy reading Circe and Hudson!

Sage, Deepest thanks to you and your class for supporting wildlife and the magical creatures at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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What a wonderful day to celebrate reading!! Enjoy Noah, we love you

Keep up the philanthropic spirit, Bodie!

Alofa tele lava, Novella Tuanei! We love you so much and are proud of you! Keep reading…

Go Isla and Finley!

We love you!!!!!

Go Kona and Vaughn!

Dear Miyo, we are so proud of you, your imagination, and your love of books. We love and miss you very much!

You’re doing awesome, Benji. Can’t wait to read a story with you.

Love you, Vella!

Keep up the good work, Rosario!

Go Oiallo!

Keep up the good work Legend!

Easton! Cheers to all the places words will take you.

We love you, CoCo, and we’re so proud of you!

We’re so proud of you, Tucker! Love you so much!

We love you Grace, Ojai Raptor Center, and Oak Grove School.
Read on!

Johnny, “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

For our Zuzia!!! Happy reading, Granddaughter.

Happy Day of Reading, Miyo!

Go Ruthie and Isla, we love you!

Dear Rye. We are so very proud of you. You love to read and it is such a favorite activity of yours, which pleases us.
We love watching you in all your sporting activities too. You are such a great grandson and we love you so much! Keep on reading!!!

Dear Isla, You’re doing amazing in 5th grade and you’re an incredible reader! Keep up the good work & the sky’s the limit!

Mateo, We love you, and the fabulous adventures we get to share with you, in books and beyond!

Kanaan, thanks for being the best big brother and reading to Aeyla!

Isla, I am so proud of you for being a committed reader and I know it’s going to be a joy you will have all your life. You make my heart happy.

Finn, Audible, Kindle, paperback, whatever… You can always have a book nearby. Keep up the joy of reading.

Lucius I love your joy for reading.

Read on, Jocie! We love you!

Johnny Dean,I think you’re great.

SO proud of Lucius and June!
LOVE you both!

Go Novella! Cheering you on from PDX

Go Avalon! We love you,

We love you so much and are proud of you Novella!!! Can’t wait to see you!

Keep up the reading Cassidy!

I love you so much Maya, Gabe, and Leify!!

Go Ruthie! Reading is the BEST!!

Isla Sofia!!! My hope for my grandgirls is that books become a ‘PART’ of you – that you are always reading some book you can talk about. Love you!

Good luck June!

Stay curious, Zuzia!

Olivia likes school

We hope you always enjoy the magic of reading Arya!

Books for Brooks!

We love you, Lenny Lu!

For Ian. Power to the word!

JA, you’re our fave person to read with!

Karthik, This is your final year at Oak Grove School — a place that has been your home for the past 10 years. As you set out on new adventures and step into the wider world of education, always remember to return to the school and the wonderful staff who nurtured you with care and helped shape the person you are today — ready to accomplish great things with knowledge and help the humanity with compassion.

Keep on reading, Jesse!

Dear Miyo, I hope you had a great time yesterday reading in your pajamas!!! I loved spending time with you when I visited and it was so fun seeing you at your school. You are getting so big and I’m so proud of you!

Dear Charlotte and Benny, Enjoy your day of reading!

GOOD LUCK MIYO!!! I really hope the raptor center gets chosen, that would be soooooo cool!!! Hope to see you soon!

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