Black History Month Author Visit w/ Jerry Craft (Grades 4-5)
On Thursday, February 25th, Students in grades 4 and 5 will hear from Jerry Craft, New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning author ofthe graphic novel, New Kid. His second graphic novel, Class Act, was published in October 2020 and will be distributed to each student prior to the event. Craft is also the creator of Mama’s Boyz, an award-winning comic strip which won the African American Literary Award five times. He is a cofounder of the Schomburg Center’s Annual Black Comic Book Festival. He received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts.
For more info, please click here.
OK2DELAY Parent Zoom
The Social Dilemma – Let’s Keep Talking!
After a successful town-wide viewing and Zoom discussion of the documentary film, The Social Dilemma, join us as we keep the dialogue going for our Ox Ridge community. This discussion will be led by OK2DELAY co-founders and Ox Ridge moms, Marty Hendrickson and Jacqueline Telgheder, and will focus more specifically on topics that are most relevant to our elementary age students. Helpful resources, solutions and ideas will be shared. We hope that you will join us on Wednesday February 10 at 8pm. To attend, please email us at okay2delay@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link.
Ox Appreciation Event (Upper Crust Coffee/Bagels/Muffins Delivered to All Teachers & Staff)
Ox Appreciation Event (Chick-fil-A Breakfast Biscuits Delivered to All Teachers & Staff)
Parent Zoom: Remote Learning Strategies for Success
Please join the Ox Ridge PTO for a Zoom presentation addressing Remote Learning Strategies for Success on February, 3, 2021 from 11:00am-12:00pm. Our Ox Ridge School Psychologists and District Behavior Analyst will share strategies for learning from home. The discussion will focus on both proactive and reactive strategies to help your child while working remotely. Lisa Bhagirathy, Physical Therapist, will also be presenting ways to incorporate gross motor skills development into everyday activities.
General questions on remote learning can be submitted here. This information will help presenters tailor the presentation to meet specific parent needs. Parents can also submit questions directly to Meghan Thornton, PTO Special Education Representative, via email at meghan7626@yahoo.com .
Join Zoom here.
If you have any questions please contact Special Education and Students Services Facilitator Christine Pochetti at (203) 655-2579 ext. 4691
We look forward to seeing you there!
Special Education Zoom
Please join the Ox Ridge PTO for a Special Education Zoom presentation on Thursday, January 28, 2021 @7:30-8:30 pm. Christine Pochetti, Special Education and Student Services Facilitator, will be giving a presentation on How to Read an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Ms. Pochetti will break down different sections of the IEP and review where parents can find pertinent information regarding student programs. The meeting will be open to parents starting at 7:20pm. If you are unable to attend the live meeting, a recording will be posted to the Ox Ridge Special Education webpage. This presentation may be most helpful to parents who have a child receiving special education services. However, all parents are welcome!
Zoom Meeting Link: https://darienps.zoom.us/j/97107356228
If you have any questions please contact Christine Pochetti at (203) 655-2579 ext. 4691
Earth Day (Wear Green)
Parent Zoom with Dr. Addley re 2021-2022 Budget
PARENT ZOOM WITH SUPERINTENDENT DR. ADDLEYThe PTO has invited Superintendent Dr. Addley to join the Ox Ridge parent community for a Zoom meeting to informally discuss or ask questions about his proposed 2021-2022 budget and how changes in the budget will affect Ox Ridge. The meeting will be on Tuesday, February 2nd at 10am. Please click here to join the Zoom.
