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Above: A staff activity allowing each to reflect on various experiences as a teacher or administrator.
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From the Head of School
We are always learning. Not only is implicit learning offered from minute to minute in our interactions with our students, with parents, and with colleagues, but we also have ample time throughout the year for explicit learning as a community of educators. You might know that the faculty and staff meet weekly in a general school meeting and then in break-out meetings (by department) to discuss upcoming events, engage with the school's intent, share important updates, and engage in professional development. These meetings include all staff who work at Oak Grove, including maintenance, kitchen, and part- and full-time teachers, because we are all teachers here at Oak Grove.
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This year we had year-long initiatives across the school. Our ECP teachers (Preschool - 2nd Grade) have been broadening the integration of documentation. Upper Elementary (Grades 3rd-5th) has been working with Kaitlyn Hornblower, OGS Occupational Therapist, to incorporate useful tools for building strong writing skills for all types of learners. Middle School and High School teachers have been identifying precisely where, when, and how our students grow the competencies identified in our Graduate Profile.
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Teacher Perspective
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At this year's May Gathering, teachers Aaron Gardner and Will Hornblower presented on the subject — Caught Between Freedom and Conformity: Empowering Students To Take Charge of Their Learning. In addition to this video, there is a complete archive of videos from the entire weekend event.
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The Arts in High School
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The 2023 High School Spring Showcase was rich with visual and performing arts from the high school elective classes. The event included studio art, digital media, ceramics, woodworking, dance, music, and a poetry slam. Tap below to watch the video of the performing arts and see a photo gallery from the entire event.
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What's Next – Senior Class of 2023
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It’s the end of the year, and the future has become clearer for the graduating seniors. Our students will be spreading out across the globe - from Germany, to England, New York, Massachusetts, and California. For some, going away to college will be the first time they’ve attended a school other than Oak Grove.
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High School Graduation will take place on Friday, June 9th at 9am, and all are welcome to attend. Congratulations and best of luck to the graduating class of 2023!
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Ananya Badami – New York University
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Ben Herring – The New School - Parsons School of Design
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Carter Davis – Pitzer College
Makel Aglietti – gap year / internship in New York
Marie Bernhardt – returning to Germany
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Marcus Romey – Pitzer College
Mary Huo – Babson College
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Noah Schrewe – Oxford University
Sara Kalmenson-Sharp – Los Angeles to pursue acting
Siya Dahanukar – Boston University
Sofia Burke – New York University
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Career Night
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Recently, Oak Grove School and Parent Council hosted our first-ever Career Night for students in 7th through 12th grades. A diverse collection of professionals from the Oak Grove community shared their personal stories, experiences, joys, and challenges about working in their respective fields. Students explored what it might be like to work in art, law, public safety, fashion, technology, activism, medicine, and more.
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Thank you to all of the professional volunteers who helped make this event a success, and we look forward to doing it again next year!
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K Quote
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"Intelligence is not a cumulative result, but freedom from progressive achievement and success. Intelligence is never static; it cannot be copied and standardized, and hence cannot be taught. Intelligence is to be discovered in freedom."
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Socially Speaking
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