Homecoming Weekend
Thank you for joining us last weekend!
We had an incredible time celebrating Homecoming Weekend and Founder's Day! From ice cream on Friday while the Upper School students played soccer against the faculty, staff, and Alumnae, to the delicious BBQ Dinner following our Founder's Day Mass, it was a beautiful weekend spent with you all!
9th Grade Olympics holds Opening Ceremony

Let the games begin! From now until January 23, the ninth grade will engage in an Olympic competition that will involve each of their academic classes as part of their Grade Level Experience. Today they held their opening ceremony to kick-off the competition!
"I am 16 years old, and my generation has inherited a chaotic intellectual landscape. Between arguments about ideology and indoctrination, we have forgotten that, above all, art is made to be enjoyed."
Why does Mrs. Kanuch love to inspire her students?
Science Teacher and Senior Class Dean Leslie Kanuch shares why she loves to inspire her students.
Fr. Javier Castillo, Vicar of Opus Dei in the United States, visits Oakcrest
Dr. Mary T. Ortiz, Head of School, led Fr. Javier on a tour of Oakcrest on Monday. Fr. Javier was appointed the Vicar of the Prelature of Opus Dei in the United States earlier this summer.
College Counseling Corner

In case you missed it, watch Director of College Counseling Jessica DeVera walk parents through the years leading up to graduation and college at College Counseling Night.
Upcoming College Rep Visits
The following colleges and universities will give presentations to students during lunch period in Room 139:

September 26: Belmont Abbey College
September 27: The Catholic University of America
September 29: Seton Hall University
Upcoming Events
Upper School Back to School Night

Wednesday, September 28
6:30 pm
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Upper School Parents are invited for an evening back at school! You will have a chance to visit each of your daughter's classes and meet her teachers.

Registration begins 6:15 pm in the lobby. 
Save the Dates

Coffee with the Head
Friday, September 30
8:00 am to 9:45 am
Fall Spirit Week
Week of 10/3

Parent-Teacher and Mentor Conferences
October 13 and 14
Meet Professor Susan Hanssen '92 from the University of Dallas

Friday, October 14
7:30 pm
McLean, Virginia
All juniors and seniors who are interested in the University of Dallas are welcome to meet Professor Susan Hanssen '92, on Friday, October 14th at 7:30 pm in McLean, VA. Susan Hanssen teaches American Civilization on the Dallas campus and Western Civilization on the Rome campus. To RSVP please email Becca Hanssen. Space is limited to 20 students.
Parent Support Events
Dr. Leonard Sax: Forming Women of Courage

Thursday, October 6
7:00 pm

Fathers Club presents a discussion with Dr. Leonard Sax about The Key Role Dads Play in the Intellectual, Spiritual, and Character Development of their Daughters

Family Enrichment:
Matrimonial Love
Demo Session
Saturday, October 8
7:00 pm
Our Family Enrichment Course this year is Matrimonial Love. The six-session course is designed to help married couples professionalize personal, marital and parental development through the case study method.
Discourse on Moral Theology and Ethics

Ethics 101 Course Begins Oct. 8
Ethics 102 Course Begins Nov. 19
Oakcrest mothers who are interested in delving into the moral teachings of the Catholic Church are invited to attend Mom's Night Out taught by Theology Teacher Holly Salls.
Chargers Updates
Chargers Home Games
Week of September 25

Thursday. 9/29
  • Middle School Volleyball v. King Abdullah Academy
Friday, 9/30
  • Varsity Tennis v. Highland School
Give the Gift
Oakie Gift Cards are available
Purchase an Oakie Outfitters gift card for your favorite Oakie! From hats to ties, sweatshirts to sweatpants, there is Oakcrest apparel for all to love.
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