This year, Oakcrest sent several buses full of students and their families to the 50th March for Life. Some students were able to attend the LifeMass sponsored by the Sisters of Life and the Knights of Columbus prior to the March, while others attended the March for Life Rally on the National Mall.
Since its founding, Oakcrest has strongly supported building a culture of life, and has sent groups of students to the March for Life over the years. Check out Oakcrest's involvement at the March for Life here.
Fr. Robert Kilner (uncle of Madie K. '27) delivered a beautiful homily at the Youth Mass of Celebration and Thanksgiving for Life at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20. Read his homily here.
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The 9th grade Olympics Symposium wraps up their Olympics Grade Level Experience
Throughout the first two quarters, the 9th grade participated in their Olympics Grade Level Experience. What began with an opening ceremony and tug-of-war competition, continued with minute-to-win-it games and even a Latin vocabulary challenge, both throughout their academic classes and outside of class as well. To wrap up the Grade Level Experience, the class celebrated a feast together with their city-state teams and held an awards ceremony. The class also performed skits to top-off the day's entertainment! Read more here.
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Lucy R. '24 featured in The Arlington Catholic Herald
Check out this article highlighting Lucy's recent recognition in the Scottish Harp Society of America's tune writing competition. Her composition, Equinox, placed first among many entries from around the world.
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Summer Opportunities for Students:
Overnight Summer Camp: Camp Kittimaquundi is a unique summer experience for girls entering 5th-7th grade. Through a blend of fun summer activities, times of prayer, virtue talks, and one-on-one mentoring, they offer an environment where girls can learn to grow in friendship with their peers and with God wherever they are. Learn more about the camp here. Registration is accessed through this link only.
Stay tuned for more summer opportunities next Friday, 2/3.
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Upcoming Student Events:
1/30: Ticket sales for Newsies, Jr. open
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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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In case you missed it, here's the latest progress picture on our new gym in the McGowan Family Athletic Center! We can't wait to see our Chargers on this court! |
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Check out our Semester 2 Parent Support Events Calendar for all our offerings for parents this coming semester. |
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Our Academic Program
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
7:00 pm
Join us for a conversation about the Oakcrest Academic Program with Middle School Director Cecilia Escobar, Upper School Director Christine Nussio, and Director of Academic Advising Catherine Courtney.
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Fathers Club Event with Fr. Gerry Kolf: Doing vs Becoming: How Dads Can Inspire Faithful Daughters Through Their Own Unity of Life
Wednesday, February 15, 7 - 9 pm
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Art of Living Workshop: Beautiful by Design
Saturday, February 18
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Walsh Hall
Join us for our 2023 Art of Living Workshop featuring speakers Carrie Gress, Luise Faust, Ana Bethencourt Yrausquin, and Julie Larkin!
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Save the date for our Lenten Meditation with Fr. Gerry
Thursday, February 23
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Save the Date for Parent Support Speaker:
Ana Samuel, Ph.D. presenting Talking to Our Kids About Identity
Saturday, March 4
7:00 pm, Walsh Hall
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Oakcrest is hiring an Admissions Associate for the 2023-2024 School Year:
If you or someone you know would be interested in working in our admissions office, please pass along this Oakcrest job opportunity! Feel free to contact Cynthia Bertolini Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management directly if you have any questions. View the job listing here.
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Upcoming Events
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1/30 General ticket sales open for Newsies, Jr.
- 2/2 Re-enrollment Contracts for 2023-2024 Academic Year issued on OakcrestConnect
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2/25 Parenting with Purpose Conference. Learn more here.
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2023 Summer Program:
Musical Theatre
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This two-week intensive theatre program is an opportunity for students who are interested in performance to further hone their skills in acting, singing, dance, and improvisation!
Musical Theatre Camp I - June 12-23
Musical Theatre Camp II - July 10 -21
Hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grades: Rising 3rd-9th
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With spring sunshine just around the corner, you won't want to miss the opportunity to wear an Oakcrest baseball hat! |
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