Thank You for helping us reach our goal!

This year’s Day of Reading is different in a big way!

Fifty percent of the funds will go toward Old MacDonald’s organic gardening program in coordination with the Hot Lunch program. The other 50% will be shared with “Food for Thought,” an Ojai based non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and healthful food options within the Ojai Unified School District. Read about their wonderful program here.

Students & Parents - Get help with your appeal here

Messages to the students

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Taj

Enjoy your reading day Taj!
Love Mom
Dear Kajsa,

Thank you for including me for your Day of Reading! I hope Oak Grove reaches its goal!!
Chris
Julian,

I am so proud of you, and wish you continued success in reading.
Love,
Mimi
Maya & Gabriel

Good luck guys!
Ryan
 Roman

From Mama and Papa for the beautiful garden.
Katherine & Isabella

Go Lizards!
Clarissa
Indi and Kels

Have fun at Day of Reading!
Love Mama and Dad
Marlon

Keep up the good work Marlon!!

-Dena
Hudson

“Oh the places you will go!”- We Love You!
Eric
Luna

Ich freue mich auf dich & auf den Sommer! In Liebe,
Oma
Alex and Anna 

Keep reading!!! We love you!
Ma Faye and Poppy Mike
Alula

Enjoy your day reading for such good causes! I wish that I could share it with you.
Much love Granny
Arlo

Happy Reading Arlo!
Kristina
Jack and August

Keep on reading! So many adventures to discover!
All our love,
Nonna and Grandpa Danny
Ever

Have a wonderful day of reading at your amazing school!
Gary
Arlo

Happy Day of Reading Arlo!
Gary
Jitari and Kanaan

Happy Day Of Reading!!!
From Klump
Ever

Keep Reading Ever!!!
Kristina
Charlie

Love you! Keep up the good work and enjoy yourself!
Kathryn

 
Kanaan and Jitari 

Happy Day Of Reading!
Atchi
Natalie

Reading is like taking a vacation! Where else can you travel the world, solve a mystery or explore your interests – in the comfort of your chair or bed. We are so happy you have discovered the joy of reading.
Love, Oma and Opa
Camille

Grandma Shelley is so proud of you. You are my STAR
Surya

Have a lot fun reading, learning and laughing, Surya!
Prashanth
Louisa and Peter

Sending you lots of love and best wishes for an adventurous life of reading!
Love,
Tawa
Clark

Love you!
Michele
Allison

So amazing to see your hard work and such growth this year!
Greg
Nathaniel

Enjoy your Day of Reading! I love reading with you and I love reading to you. it’s a pleasure to support the OGS organic garden and Ojai’s “Food for Thought” program.
Love,
Mom
Arrow

Go for it Arrow!
Reading rules!
We love you,
Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Priscilla
Ever

Hi. So proud of you for all your accomplishments at school. I love your project to raise money for the organic garden You are my sunshine
Love and miss you
Neen
Novella

We are so proud of all the reading you are doing! Please continue to stay inspired by literature and nature…we love you!
Dad & Mom
Arlo
I was so excited to learn about your school program to sponsor organic gardens and Food for Thought reading. You explained it so well 
I am happy to participate you’re the best. So proud of you 

Love and miss you
Neen 
Hanna and Aiden

Keep up the good work Hannah and Aidan over at Oak Grove
Sam
Camille

Have fun on your Day of Reading!
We love you!
Grandma & Grandpa Frank
Louisa and Peter

We love you
Tokai
“I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have made me.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

Gianni
Class of 2015
Earl, Hayes and Quinn

Love supporting all of you, your beautiful school and helping out the organic gardens and meals! It’s a win, win! xo Mom
Arlo

Thank you for your enthusiastic phone call, Arlo! Great job supporting your wonderful school! We love you!! Kicky (Grandmother)
Ever

You are our Star … For Ever and Ever
Butch!
Grayson

Important cause. Keep up the good work!
Virginia
Clementine & Goldie

Dear Clementine & Goldie,
We have been reading to you since you were little babies and it is one of our favorite things in the whole wide world. Thank you so much for being a part of this wonderful fundraiser. We are very proud of you both.
Love, Bebe and Teddy
Group C-2

It is such a pleasure to see your love of reading!
Keep on reading!!
Love Carole
Louisa

So happy to support your day of reading. Books will open the world to you, precious ones.
Love,
Louisa’s grandparents–aka Lulu and HaHa
Rumi

We are so proud of you Rumi.
Love,
Mom, Van & Rian
Killian

Love you Kilkil!
Jennifer
Earl, Hayes, Quinn Marvin

Enjoy your Reading Day! Miss you!
Mimi
Julian

We are so happy that you love reading, Julian!
It is great that you read to your sister and brother too!
Love, Grammy and Gramps
Carter,  River and Avalon

Always, always read – it’s the start of so many adventures!
Love, Grandmoo
Clio and Rose Gold

We love you both Very much and are so proud of you! Have a fun day of reading!
Grandpa Jerry and Grandma Linda
Harper and Kambell

Keep up the good work…we love you!
Jess, Brandt, Timber, and Wilder
Eva

We love you!
Arnie
Camille

Sounds like your school is doing a lot of good work with your help.
Love, Grandma Doris
Victoria

Have a great day of reading.
Juana
Adelaide

We love that you now read to us! What a change we have seen this year – congratulations and much thanks to your wonderful teacher Chris,
Love Mama and Daddy
 Indira –

May your love of books stay with you forever.
mom and dad
Lucy

So proud of you Lucy!
We love you.
Mama and Papa
Marlon

Sending you so much love Marlon .
Keep on reading always!
XO
Mimi and Papa Chase
Earl, Hayes and Quinn

we are behind you all the way!
Love Papa and Neanne
 Stella

I love the Murphys. That video is killlllllling it.
Will
Jane

Have fun.
Dave
August

Read an exciting book. Eat healthy food. Have a fun day at school in your “jammies”. Who knew you could wear “jammies” to school?
Kathleen
Chance

Have a wonderful day of reading.
We are very proud of you,
Grandpa and Grandma!
Dylan

We are so proud of you! Every day seems like reading day for you
Mom and Dad
Izadora

well done Izz o xo
Amelia
Matson

We are proud of you.
Love Uncle Brian & George
Karthik

Have fun reading.
Iyengar
August

Where are the rest of the boys in your kindergarten class photograph?
Steve
Easton

Good luck with Day of Reading
We love when you read, and you are great at it
All our Love
Nana C and Papa D
Marlon

Keep up the good work Marlon!
Dena
Melia

‘The journey of a lifetime starts with the turning of a page!’
We love you to infinity and beyond, Melia …(and that’s just the beginning) hugs
g & g
Killian

A book never runs out of battery
Angela
Ava

Happy reading in your jammies this Friday! Thanks for doing great work in the world and helping people grow and eat nutritious food! Grandpapa and I are very proud of you!
Love,
MeMe & Grandpapa
Melia

I hope your thumbs turn green!
-Uncle Ken
Killian

Read hard Killian.
Grandma and Grandpa love you very much
❤
Marlon

Have fun reading, always thinking of you.
Alexander
Kajsa

Congratulations on attending a great school. We know you are happy and learning every day.
Geema and Poppy
August

Hooray for grow food! Hooray for reading and learning to read! Hooray for helping others!
Grandma Bobby

 
Marlon

Hi cute grandson and cute kids in grade one.You are all champions raising money for your school projects..
Granma is reading a book about American President Theodore Roosevelt whose face is one of the Presidents on Mount Rushmore. He made parks to save animals and birds the size of 10 California’s.
Vera
Charlie

You are my sunshine!
Nana
Jojo

You are my sunshine!
Love, Nana
Marcus

Have fun reading!
Love,
Tiana, Curt, Jaden and Camlan
Clementine and Goldie

Thank you for your efforts in this fundraiser.Papa and I love you.
Granma Fiddle
Andrés and Arya

Always have a good book ready to enjoy. We love you!
Grammy and Grampy
Chance

Enjoy the wonderful world of reading!
Evelyn
Besant House students

Happy reading!
Besant House parents XO
Karthik

Have a fun day at your school and continue to enjoy reading!!
With Luv Uncle Gary
Clementine & Goldie

I love you girls so much! Good luck! Xo
Kate
Hannah & Aidan

Great project! Keep up the good work!
Earl
Johnny Dean

Know you are special and can do anything you want.
Gail
Hayesy, and Quinner

Go get um Early bird, Hayesy, and Quinner
Nathaniel

We think it’s wonderful all that you’re doing! So happy to be a part of it!
Lots of love,
Great Grandma Marilyn and Great Grandpa Ron
Mica

Way to go Mica!
xo,JoAnne, Sasha & boys
Makel

Reading will take you to worlds beyond!
Jill
Maya and Gabriel

We love you so much Maya and Gabriel and are so proud of you! Enjoy this amazing day.
Love Momma and Daddy xoxo
Kampbell, Chandler, and Harper

Do your best, we love you.
Grandpa and Grandma
Sebastian

Go out into the world and do good until there is too much good in the world.
Susan
Karthik

Hi Karthik, Best Wishes & Have fun.
Matma
Karthik

Go out into the world and do good until there is too much good in the world.
Raj
Ben

You’ve developed so many interests through reading, Ben. We’re proud of you!
Love, Grandma and Grandpa
Sebastian

We are thrilled that reading is something you love and we support you in this and all endeavors.
Love Bubbub & Zayde
Maya and Gabey

Keep up the good work Maya and Gabey! We Love You!!
Sherry
Killian

Enjoy school and learn so you can be the person Jesus wants you to become, helping others with your life.
Love ya, Grandpa & Grandma
Stella

There’s nothing better than a good book!
Love you sweet girl,
Meema
Caroline

We love you, Caroline!
Heather
Alex

We love you!
Heather
Andrés and Arya

Love you sobrinos!
Christopher
Stella

Congrats on an amazing fundraiser, Stella! Not surprised you’re already working with nonprofits like Food For Thought. Enjoy the good eats!
Andy
Stella

LOVED your video Stella!!! That is some tremendous skill =)
Donna
Maya

Happy Reading Day Maya and Gabey Labine You both LOVE books, so this will be so much FUN for you. Wish I could be there with you in my jammies too! Love you SO much, Grandma
❤
Caroline and Alex

So proud of you, Caroline and Alex!

We love you.
Grammy and Grampy
Stella

Have fun Stella! We love you.
Ryan
Stella

I was so moved by Stella’s awesome promo video, I had to donate!
Andrew
Nathaniel

We love you and are so proud of your continued interest in learning. You have always had such an interest in so many subjects at a young age. Through reading, we can travel the universe so glad to be a part of your learning.

love you so much papa Rand and nanna Colette.
Makel

Happy reading!
Love, Mom
Harper, Kampbell, and Chandler

So much love to the Barkley girls!
Love, the Guevaras
Vida

I am thrilled that I shall be with you Vida for the Day of Reading.You are very special. Thank you for being you. I am so proud of you.
Love Grandma.
Miles and Isla

GO MILES! GO ISLA! READ READ READ READ READ READ READ! READ! YAY!
Aaron
Makel

We like the class picture. Well done Makel and classmates!
Wendy and Paul
Marlon

We love your passion for reading and that you found a world of imagination in words. Enjoy the love of literature… it’s a life long friendship that is always with you.
Bianca
Marcus

Happy Day of Reading!! It’s something you can enjoy all your life. We love you, Marcus. xoxo
Grandpa and Grandma Romey
Sebastian

Very happy to support this wonderful effort. Thank you, Sebastian’s school!
Karly
Marlon

We’re very proud of you for being involved in a reading program to raise funds for the community!
Uncle Ben & Aunty Lucy 
Matson

I’m so happy you love to read books, Matson. AND I’m thrilled that you also read music and play the piano.
Love, Grandma Beth
Chance

Chance Man we love you and we love organic food and reading! Have a great day!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Marcus

We love you Marcus
Valerie

 
Maya and Gabriel

We love you so much Maya and Gabriel and are so proud of you! Enjoy this amazing day.
Love Momma and Daddy xoxo
Makel

Reading will take you to worlds beyond!
Jill
Mica

Way to go Mica!
xo,
JoAnne, Sasha & boys
Nathaniel

We think it’s wonderful all that you’re doing! So happy to be a part of it! 
Lots of love
Great Grandma Marilyn and Great Grandpa Ron 
Gabriella

Enjoy your day of reading. We love you and your love for reading.
Emmie and Papa Fox
Benjamin

Keep up the good work, Ben. We’re proud of you.
Love
Baba and Kiki
Ben

Go Ben!
Cindy
Annelies

Go Annelies!
Jodi
Mica

Happy Reading Mica!! Have fun!
Love, Uncle Scott, Aunt Lorena, Serena and Sophia
Hudson

Reading is amazing!
Anna
Matson

So happy you like to read!
Mimi
Jude

Keep on reading Jude. You will learn so many wonderful things.
Love you
Papa and Mimi
Benjamin

“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book!” – Doctor Suess
Love you Ben!
Penny and Greg
Clio

darling girls —
have GREAT day with your books !!!
love you to pieces !!!
Mimi
Mica

Way to go! Reading is a lifelong curiosity – keep it up!
David
Mica

Right On! Keep up the good work!
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” ~ Walt Disney
Errol & Carole
Read on, Ryder!

Marcine
Mica

So happy to share in your life Mica! I knew you would be amazing when I first met you in spirit.
Alan
Ryder

Ride the wave of reading and live with the spirit of Aloha!
GO Oak Grove!

We can do it.
So proud of you Ryder.

Reading to your little buddy will make it a special day.
Love, Grammie
Ryder

Such a special young man! ❤️
The Marquez Family
Matson

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” – Walt Disney
“I have always kept 2 books in my pocket. One to read, one to write in.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
We’re soooo glad you love to read Matson. It’s a family tradition.
XO, Nyna & Baby Dines
Ryder

Have fun reading!
Mica,

You read like a lizard, uh, I mean wizard.
Thanks for being you!
Dad & Mom
Grace,

You’re now an alum and off dancing your heart out in Utah, but you’ll always be a lizard too.
:) xoxo,
Mom and Dad
Allison

Love you!
Gramma
Rio –

You’re rocking it. Can’t wait to see what exciting things you do after graduating.
Love Mom and Dad
We love you, Clio and Rose Gold

— Have fun!
Mama and Daddy
Marcus, Happy reading!

xo
Mom and Dad
“You can never have a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough for me.”
C.S. Lewis
Oak Grove School

Day of Reading launches. We have until March 22 to make our goal!

What is the Day of Reading?

The Day of Reading is a different kind of student fundraiser – one that inspires the imagination, links children together through the magic of storytelling, AND raises money for some exciting enhancements to our campus and programs. Our students look forward to their friends and family sponsoring them to spend a day at school doing what they love – reading!

Would you like to become a matching donor?

We are currently seeking a Matching Donor with the hope of having a total of $5,000 (or more) matching funds. Would you like to match or increase the amount? Email Jacqueline Valle, or call 646-8236 x153

Want to learn more about Day of Reading?

STUDENTS: After 18 days of inspiring friends and family to give, on March 22nd, the Oak Grove students will come to school in their jammies, along with a favorite stuffed toy and a treasured book. High School students will be paired with a buddy in the younger grades and the day will be spent exploring the magic of words and pictures.

GRANDPARENTS & PARENTS: Also on March 22nd, Oak Grove parents and grandparents are invited to come to school in their jammies (or at least something comfortable) and read too! You are welcome to visit your grandchild/child in the classroom. Please arrange this beforehand, directly with the student’s teacher.

Please sign in at the Main House Front Office at the start of your visit, where there will be Coffee, Tea, and Snacks available.

What are we raising funds for?

This year’s Day of Reading is different in a big way!
Fifty percent of the funds will go toward “Old MacDonald’s” organic gardening program in coordination with the Hot Lunch program. The other 50% will be shared with “Food for Thought,” an Ojai-based organization dedicated to providing education and healthful food options within the Ojai Unified School District. Read about their wonderful program here.

We are aiming to raise a total of $40,000. and sharing the wealth!

For more information, contact Warren Petersen: events@oakgroveschool.org. With your donation, we are closer to our goal.

Family and friends can help.

The event spreads beyond campus to extended family and friends, because each one of us can make a donation large or small to sponsor the Day of Reading.

Sponsor a student today.
Thank you for helping to make a difference.

“We want our two girls to be supported with a foundation of compassion, intellectual inquiry, and creative expression. We want them to build on the qualities of joy and curiosity that they embody right now so that they remain the essential parts of who they are as adults.”

Parent

Watch last year’s Day of Reading launch …