6th Grade Anne of Green Gables Tea
The sixth grade class was treated to a beautiful tea inspired by the beloved novel Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery. Hosted by English teachers Mrs. Passero and Ms. Cipollone, the sixth graders gave a poem recitation, made paper flowers, and even learned how to dance the Virginia Reel from Ms. Boles! Read more here.
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10th Grade Creating Beauty Workshop
The 10th grade students took part in a workshop this week that introduced them to a new hobby - from bow making to floral arranging, cross stitching to cake decorations! For the rest of the year, each student will dedicate time to learning a new skill of their choosing in hopes of passing along their newfound hobbies to the sixth grade students later in the year. Read more here.
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Congratulations,
Eleanor Dausch '24!
Eleanor competed in the Charm City Cross cyclocross race in Baltimore! Incredible!
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Thank you for a great Open House!
To our student ambassadors, student instrumentalists, parent ambassadors, faculty and staff, and everyone who played a role in last week's open house, thank you!
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Club Highlight: Respect Life Club
Gabrielle Marcinak '25 shared a thoughtful presentation "Down Syndrome v. Abortion" to the Respect Life Club members. Gabrielle's younger brother, Philip, has down syndrome and Gabrielle and her mother, Michelle, shared their experience and spoke to the importance of the gift of Phillip's life to their family and community.
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Upcoming Student Events
- 10/31 - Extended lunch for Halloween pumpkin decorating with sister families
- 11/1 - Upper School students begin wearing winter uniform
- 11/2 - Head of School's Birthday
- 11/2 and 11/3 - Middle School Kickball Tournament
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11/4 and 11/5 - Upper School Theatre Production of The Sound of Music
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Jean Beatty
mother of Mary Beth ’14, Colleen ’18, Monica ’24, and Emma ’26
- Mrs. Beatty started her first girls club in 1995! These girls clubs allow girls to do fun activities together while also learning about applying virtue to their lives, often introduced in a talk by an older student.
- Girls club also combines a component of friendship and mentorship for mothers, who meet simultaneously for fellowship.
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Learn more about Oakcrest mother/daughter clubs here.
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The Sound of Music is SOLD OUT
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The Upper School Production of The Sound of Music is just one week away!
Tickets are now sold out.
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Thank you to our generous Patrons for their sponsorship of this production. Our Patrons of the Arts reception on November 4 is also SOLD OUT. |
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In this week's podcast episode, Middle School Director Cecilia Escobar discusses how parents and Oakcrest can work together for the overall success of their daughter.
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Dr. Leonard Sax video available here
In his presentation Dr. Sax shares his professional and personal insights on the important impact dads have on their daughters when they take their vocation seriously. Examples include:
- When the father daughter relationship is strong, girls are less likely to use drugs.
- When the father-daughter relationship is strong, girls are less likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors both now and when they leave the home in college and beyond.
- A good father-daughter relationship decreases the risk of depression and decreases the risk of eating disorders.
- Daughters who report having a good relationship with their fathers go on to have more intimate marriages, even if their fathers are divorced.
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See you tomorrow for the Father/Daughter hike!
Saturday, October 29 at 9:00 am
Oakcrest Fathers Club are 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.
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Coffee with the Head
Friday, Nov. 4 at 8:00 am.
Join Head of School Dr. Mary T. Ortiz for our November Coffee with the Head of School.
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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.
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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.
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Laura O'Neill '96, LPC: Bolstering Your Relationship with your Daughter
Saturday, November 12
7:00 pm
Laura O'Neill will share her insights on the book Hold on to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D. and Gabor Mate, MD.
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Save the Date for our Thursday Tea and Talk!
Tuesday, November 17
2:00 pm
Mrs. Ines Gruschow, English teacher and 8th grade dean, will speak about "A Well-Formed Conscience: Literature and Imagination in the 8th Grade Curriculum".
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Congratulations to our Club Field Hockey team for playing their very first game in school history! Go Chargers! |
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Tennis Senior Night is tonight!
Congratulations to our senior tennis players who will be recognized this evening at 4:00 pm during their game against Highland School at the Upper Lakes Tennis Courts!
Our tennis seniors: Mariana A., Mariana B., Sally M., Patricia R., and Josefina Maria T.! Congratulations, ladies!
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Winter Sports start next week
All Winter Athletes are expected to attend a mandatory team meeting on Monday November 7. Athletes will be cleared by the trainer, meet with their coaches to learn about try-outs and participate in a conditioning session. Please dress in athletic attire for the meeting. Detailed information about each winter sports-- basketball, indoor track and field, rock climbing, strength and conditioning and swimming-- can be found on the athletic widget on Oakcrest Connect.
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Show your Oakcrest spirit with a car magnet |
Purchase an Oakcrest car magnet today!
Oakie Outfitters will also be open for purchases during Coffee with the Head on 11/4 at 8:00 am.
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