One of the focus challenges this week was including everyone. This week, students got to choose anywhere to sit on "their" side of the cafeteria. The only rules were that no one could sit alone, you couldn't tell someone they couldn't sit there, and they needed to stay at their seat of choice. Once all students found a space to sit, they were asked to introduce themselves to everyone at their table, as not all students know all the other students in their grade. As a frequent monitor of the lunchroom, I can attest to the inclusivity of this activity. No student sat alone. You could hear students inviting others over to join them. Students who might be more quiet during lunch fully participated in the conversation and chatter at their "new" table. As an added bonus, students were extra careful to clean up their spaces - so they could possibly earn this fun activity again.

Below are pictures of students working on bookmarks, pictures, hearts, messages to share with someone - just to make them smile. Second graders were "caught" doing secret kind things to their first grade class. Here, students cleaned up the classroom and washed the students' desks!

Students above showed how to be kind - making special pictures for someone special, sharing a sled ride together, making snow hearts to bring joy to others, and just sitting, hugging a good friend.

Below students shared their writing projects with guests, showed off their spirit wear of pjs, special messages shirt, and cheering on a team/sports.

Students visited the book fair this week (Thank you PTA!!!) and shared their new treasures with peers while waiting for others to finish shopping.

First graders lined the first grade hallway, sharing their signs of good luck and encouragement they made for the Patriots. We're hoping these good, kind thoughts help lead them to a win this weekend!

Students got to practice being kind with a number of therapy dogs that were at the school this week. Lennon was given lots of extra love and attention, as were the CAP dogs when they visited first graders.

Students can earn having a special lunch in Ms. Schofield's office. Here some students earned time for lunch, cuddles with Lennon, and "learn to play checkers". Yes, the rumor is true, there is a disco light in the background, and party music is played for lunchtime enjoyment.

February:

10 - 100th day of School

10 - PTA meeting (OR library, 6 pm)

13 - Free Ice Cream at lunch!

16-20 - Vacation Week

We’re excited to share that the Summer Scholars program will have a new location and updated schedule this summer! Summer Scholars will take place at Oak Ridge School from July 13–30, 2026, meeting Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Summer Scholars is an invitation-based program designed to provide targeted reading and math support. We’re looking forward to a fun, engaging summer of learning and will share more details soon!