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Ollie2020-10-28 15:47:062020-10-28 22:19:49Dia De Los MuertosOur Theme for the 2024-25 School Year
Each year, Oak Grove selects an annual theme based on the teachings of our founder, J. Krishnamurti, as a provocation for classroom inquiry, professional development for staff, weekly K Discussions, and as inspiration for events like the Annual Fundraising Tea. Our theme for the 2024-25 school year is “A Light to Oneself, A Light to the World.”
“One must be free to be completely a light to oneself. You understand? A light to oneself. And this light cannot be given by another, nor can you light it at the candle of another. If you light it at the candle of another it is just a candle, it can be blown out. But whereas if we could find out what it means to be a light to oneself then that very investigation of it is partly meditation.”
— J. Krishnamurti
Saanen, Switzerland 1976
Theme Week
Each Spring, Theme Week is an opportunity for us, as a community, to circle back to the theme and to, perhaps, deepen our exploration into the intent of the school and the teachings of Krishnamurti.
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J. Krishnamurti – Saanen 1976 – Public Talk 7
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Ollie2020-10-21 16:32:512020-11-03 08:47:30High School & Middle School Back on CampusLatest News
Rooted in DignityJanuary 29, 2026 - 4:02 pm
Day of Reading Votes Raptor CenterJanuary 27, 2026 - 9:43 pm
Parent Ed: Data to DialogueJanuary 23, 2026 - 3:13 pm
MLK Day 2026January 20, 2026 - 7:10 am
Garden Dispatch: Connection to the EarthDecember 22, 2025 - 7:53 pm
Grateful for our recent alumni gatherings in San Francisco and Santa Cruz that included recent Oak Grove alumni studying biology and political science, and those beyond their college years, pursuing careers in law and technology. It was so wonderful to catch up, and even more, how they connected with each other and the depth of our conversations. A special thanks to Brett `96 for taking the time to share his work at Joby Aviation!
We love to hear from OGS alumni! Reconnect by visiting: oakgroveschool.org/alumni to update your contact info. ❤️🦎
@jobyaviation #ucberkeley #sanfranciscostate #ucsantacruz #alumni #humanity #community #sanfrancisco #SantaCruz
On Feb 13th students will spend the day in cozy pajamas reading books with friends and buddies! Until then, they`ll be FUNdraising for classroom teaching tools, with 20% of proceeds going to Ojai Raptor Center. Thanks to our amazing community for supporting students, the importance of reading and love of books, and an amazing Ojai non-profit organization. 🦎❤️📚🦅
oakgroveschool.org/READ
@ojairaptorcenter #studentfundraiser #TeachingTools #loveofreading #community #inspiration #oakgroveschoolojai
Ahead of this year’s Day of Reading, our annual student-led fundraiser that celebrates a love of books while supporting meaningful causes, Oak Grove students cast their ballots to choose a local nonprofit to support. Through this student vote, they selected the Ojai Raptor Center @ojairaptorcenter, directing 20% of the funds they raise to the organization and its work rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured and orphaned birds of prey. ❤️🦅
By voting to support the Ojai Raptor Center, students are extending the spirit of Day of Reading beyond campus—demonstrating civic engagement, environmental stewardship, and thoughtful giving in action. We’re looking forward to another successful Day of Reading and the positive impact it will have on both our classrooms and the broader Ojai community.
The Day of Reading campaign will launch on February 2 and culminate on the official Day of Reading on Friday, February 13. On that day, students come to school in their pajamas with a favorite book and stuffy to spend the day immersed in reading and storytelling! 🦎🚀❤️📚📚
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As part of our Parent Ed series, Dr. Sara Marnell and Dr. Allie Binkowski facilitated a timely talk entitled "Data to Dialogue: Shining a light on youth mental health and discussing ways to support families and children in our modern tech culture." They shared evidence-based data and cautionary stories from the frontlines. In addition to specific professional recommendations, they shared helpful parenting hacks and ways in which we can better protect our children in the online world. We hope anyone attending felt better informed, connected, and supported. Thank you to Sara and Allie and all who were able to take part in this important discussion!
Find a summary of this Parent Ed event with links to resources on our blog (link in bio).
#parenteducation #technologysolutions #techsafekids #theartoflivingandlearning #science #earlychildhood #middleschool #elementaryschool #highschool #oakgroveschoolojai #prekthru12
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