Oakie Bulletin 10.14

This Week at Oakcrest

Sixth Grade Theatre Arts Class

Over the past few weeks, Dr. Ricci's Theatre Arts Class has worked on the choreography for the song "You Can't Stop the Beat" from the musical Hairspray. The class performed the dance for a few faculty and staff members this week!

What does Ms. Boles say about the collaboration among teachers?

Parents, thank you for joining us this week for Parent-Teacher/Mentor Conferences!

College Counseling Corner

Upcoming College Rep Visits

The following colleges and universities will give presentations to students during lunch period in Room 139:

October 17 - High Point University

October 18 - Samford University

October 19 - Franciscan University

October 20 - Furman University

October 21 - College of William and Mary & Universidad de Navarra

Faculty Spotlight

Faculty Profile:

Science Teacher Ana Rose Soley

Meet Mrs. Soley! A Science teacher, 9th grade Class Dean, and 6th grade Volleyball Coach, you've probably seen Mrs. Soley at several events this year holding her big "GO GREEN TEAM" poster!

Read Profile

Oakcrest School Podcast

New podcast episode:

Listen to Dr. Ortiz's remarks to parents at Orientation. She discusses Oakcrest history, our stewardship, and parent partnership.

Listen to the Podcast

Subscribe to the Oakcrest Podcast Channel

Open House on October 22

One of the best ways to spread the news about Oakcrest is through word of mouth! Please invite families who may be interested in Oakcrest to our Open House

on Saturday, October 22 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Open House Information and Registration

Ticket sales for The Sound of Music

Ticket sales are open and seats are going fast!

The Upper School Production of the Sound of Music is less than one month away! Order your tickets here.

Families and Groups of six or more can use the promo code "OakFam" for a 25% discount.

If you would like to support the production with a sponsorship, visit our Patrons of the Arts webpage here.

Parent Events

Fathers, if you were unable to attend Forming Women of Courage with Dr. Leonard Sax, we hope you will enjoy this recording of his talk to the Fathers Club on October 6.

Dr. Leonard Sax to Oakcrest Fathers: Forming Women of Courage

Join Your Daughter for Mass on Tuesdays

One of the most important things a father can pass onto his child is the gift of faith. This year thanks to the inspiration of an Oakcrest dad we are designating Tuesdays as a day that fathers are encouraged to join their daughters for daily Mass at Oakcrest to share in their daughters' sacramental life. Parents are always welcome to join their daughters for Mass on any day but we hope to see more dads stopping in on Tuesdays to celebrate this sacrament with their daughter and provide this important example. Mass at Oakcrest typically starts at 9:55 am but you can view the Mass calendar here.

Father/Daughter Hike

Saturday, October 29 at 9:00 am

Oakcrest Fathers Club will be hosting a Father/Daughter Hike at Turkey Run Park in McLean, VA. This will be a 2 hour hike and will allow dads and daughters to enjoy time together on a scenic trail along the Potomac River.

Veterans Day Mass and Reception

Friday, November 11

Mass at 9:45 am

Reception at 10:30 am

Join us to honor all who have served our country for a special Veterans Day Mass and reception on the morning of

November 11.

RSVP for Veterans Day Mass and Reception

If you would like to honor a member of your family who is serving or has served in any of the military branches, please submit any new information or special messages to Marty Lerner at mlerner@oakcrest.org. Please include photo, rank/title, military service.

Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, November 1.