Just a few Newsies, Jr. tickets left!
Performances on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 at 7:00 pm
Our Friday performance is SOLD OUT and just a few tickets remain for the Saturday performance! Families of six or more can use the promo code OakFam to get a 25% discount on tickets.
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AP Art History Field Trip to Walters Art Museum in Baltimore
Ms. Bigliano led our AP Art History students on a tour of the Walters Art Museum.
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Sixth grade visits Alexandria Archaeological Museum and Carlyle House
Engaging in local archaeological studies through the eyes of history and discovery, the sixth graders enjoyed learning about local Alexandria, Virginia.
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Good Luck, Science Olympiad!
Our Science Olympiad team will meet at Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology to compete in the engineering and chemistry regional events this weekend. We wish them the best!
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Upcoming Student Events:
2/18: Science Olympiad competes in regional tournament engineering and chemistry events at Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology
2/21: Middle School Cake Competition, extended lunch special schedule
2/22: Ash Wednesday, school begins at 7:50 am
2/24: Letters of Intent due to Ms. Hadley for those intending to run for Executive Student Council for the 2023-2024 school year
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Check out our resource of summer opportunities! |
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Our Chargers are headed to States this weekend! Chargers Athletes qualified for the VISAA Swim and Dive State Championship and the VISAA Indoor Track and Field State Championship! Congratulations students!
Swim & Dive: Meghan K. ‘23, Cecelia M. ‘23, Patricia R. ‘23, Norah K. ‘24, Amelia A. ‘25, Amelia M. ‘26, Maddie M. ‘26, Katelyn E. ‘26, and Belle W. ‘27.
Track & Field: Monica B. ‘24, Maria B. ‘23, Zoe B. ‘23, Carmen C. ‘23, Catherine E. ‘24, Lianor S. ‘24, Kate M. ‘25, Lucy M. ‘25, Mary W. ‘25, and Rose S. ‘27.
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Interested in coaching this spring?
The spring season will begin on March 6. We have many coaching opportunities for this upcoming spring athletics season - check them out here!
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Parent Spotlight:
Dr. Julia McDonnell
(Grace '22, Maddie '26)
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Dr. McDonnell has been an active volunteer in many different parts of the Oakcrest community — from timing our varsity swim team, to helping with Science Olympiad, she has also been a prom chaperone.
She has served on the Oakcrest Parent Association board as treasurer, and has also helped with future Oakie families as a Parent Ambassador.
The McDonnells have decorated for the Patrons of the Arts receptions for the last 5 years and are a valued member of the Oakcrest family.
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Join us for our Fat Tuesday Fireside Fellowship for Mothers
Tuesday, February 21
7:30 pm
Library
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Please note that on Wednesday, February 22, Ash Wednesday, we will begin school at 7:50 am and follow a ComHom schedule to make time for those who wish to attend Mass. Read Terri Collins's letter here for more information.
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Save the date for our Lenten Meditation with Fr. Gerry
Thursday, February 23
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Join us for a parent workshop with The College Funding Coach: Little Known Secrets to Paying for College
Thursday, March 2
7:00 pm, Walsh Hall
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Join us for Ana Samuel, Ph.D. presenting Talking to Our Kids About Identity
Saturday, March 4
7:00 pm, Walsh Hall
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Father-Daughter Dance
Saturday, March 18
7:00 pm, Westwood Country Club
Fathers, we hope that you and your daughter(s) will join us for our annual Father-Daughter Dance!
Please note that the event has limited spots available.
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Oakcrest employment opportunities
If you or someone you know would be interested in working at Oakcrest, we have several openings for faculty, staff, and coaching positions available. View our listings here.
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Upcoming Events
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2/17- 2/24 40% off Lands' End Uniform Skirts and 20% off everything else with code PENCIL and pin 1356. Purchase here.
- 2/17 Re-enrollment contracts due
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2/18 Art of Living Workshop for Women. Registration is sold out!
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2/25 Parenting with Purpose Conference. Learn more here.
- 3/3 Coffee with the Head of School at 8:00 am
- 4/1 8th Annual Humanities Lecture with Dr. Taryn Okuma, The Catholic University of America English Professor, on "Why Read a Memoir?" 7:00 pm
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2023 Summer Program:
The Best of Summer Day Camp (June 19-23)
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Kick off your summer with fun games and activities while fostering friendships and developing skills you can share with your family. Brief virtue talks will challenge you to be your best self.
June 19-23
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Rising Grades 3-8
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Get your Oakcrest hoodie for spring!
Oakie Outfitters will be open on 3/3 during Coffee with the Head of School.
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