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9/25/26 Week Ahead

Posted Date: 09/25/26 (03:37 PM)

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Week Ahead

Oak Ridge School

September 25, 2026
Collage of student images of the week

This Week on the Ridge

Thank you to all of our families who joined us for Open House-  we loved seeing everyone! Congratulations to Mrs. Black’s class for winning Most Creative in our new pumpkin bulletin board display! Picture Day in the books, fun science experiments were had, and ensemble lessons are up and running.  Stay safe with this weekend's storm and see you on Monday!
 

Reminders & Updates

Clubs

Fall clubs are officially full! We are so excited to get things kicked off next week. There are many more clubs planned for the winter and spring, so there will be plenty of opportunities for students to get involved throughout the year.  

Families of students participating in a fall club will receive an email from their club advisor with important information, including the club’s specific pick-up and drop-off location:

A quick reminder about parking: To access the upper parking lot, please veer left as you enter the school grounds. For the lower parking lot, veer right. If you are picking up from the bus loop, please pull all the way forward to help us keep traffic moving smoothly and efficiently for everyone. 

Town of Sandwich Voting Locations:
 
Precincts 1, 2 & 3: Corpus Christi Parish Hall 324 Quaker Meetinghouse Road East Sandwich, MA 02537.
Precincts 4, 5 & 6: Center for Active Living 70 Quaker Meetinghouse Road Sandwich, MA 02563.
 
For more information please call (508) 888-0340.

Health Screenings

Massachusetts General Law, chapter 71, section 57 with related regulations 105 CMR 200.000 mandates that school nurses do periodic screenings of vision, hearing, growth (height and weight) and posture. Pursuant to these regulations, the Sandwich Public School nurses screen students according to the following schedule:
  • Vision: 3rd grade (near/far vision); 4th grade (far vision); 5th grade (far vision)   
  • Hearing: 3rd grade
  • Growth (Height and Weight/BMI):  4th grade
  • Postural (Scoliosis): 5th and 6th grade
  • This is not a diagnostic service, but a screening program to identify children who should have further medical evaluation.  Students are screened separately and privately. Students are asked to remove their shirts.  Girls should wear a bra or halter top to permit more accurate observation of the back.  If students do not have the type of clothing that permits observation of the back they will be offered a “johnny” gown to use, if they choose not to make use of the “johnny”  they will not be screened and a notice will be sent to parents / guardians that screening was not completed.  Follow up should be done with the student’s health care provider with documentation submitted to the school nurse. 

Parents/guardians will be notified if a vision, hearing, or postural screening requires further evaluation. Included in this notification will be a request for a report from your health care provider of their findings so that the nurses are aware of any problems which may interfere with learning and can accommodate any needs that are identified.

If you choose not to have your child participate in the the state required screenings, please email Angela Labelle BSN, RN alabelle@sandwich.k12.ma.us or Amy Sweet MSN, RN asweet@sandwich.k12.ma.us prior to 10/01/2026.  If you choose to opt out your child please be sure the health office has an updated physical within the last calendar year, and/or a note from the specialist 

Walk, Ride, or Roll to School Day – Join Us!


As many of you may know, Forestdale School has proudly hosted an annual Bike to School Day each spring. As our students transition to Oak Ridge, we’re excited to continue this wonderful tradition.

Event Date: Thursday, October 8th
Rain Date: TBD

Event Details:
  • Meeting Location: Corpus Christi Parish (first parking lot on the left upon arrival)
  • Staff Arrival Time: 7:00 AM
  • Student & Family Arrival: 7:15 AM
  • Departure Time: No later than 7:30 AM
Route Overview:
We will begin at Corpus Christi Parish and follow a designated route to Oak Ridge School. Please review the attached map and flyer for full details. All participants will gather as a group at the Adventure Playground before continuing on to the school together.
Students who choose to ride bicycles will likely arrive at the Adventure Playground earlier than walkers. To ensure everyone can join as a group, Assistant Principal MacLean will lead an extended loop around the perimeter of the Oak Ridge grounds for cyclists willing to participate. Cyclists will then return to the Adventure Playground to meet up with the walking group before proceeding to the school as one community.

Important Reminders:
  • Parents/guardians must accompany and supervise their students for the entire route.
  • For safety reasons, electric-powered e-bikes are not permitted.
We look forward to seeing our Oak Ridge community come together for a fun, healthy, and active start to the school day!
SANDWICH KIWANIS CHILI FEST

Saturday, October 10th
4 PM–8 PM

The American Legion
Sandwich, MA

All proceeds to benefit the children of Sandwich

Scan to order tickets & for more info
WALK, RIDE, OR ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY!

Start Your Day Moving!

Join friends, classmates, and community for a fun and active way to get to school!

Whether you WALK, BIKE, SCOOT, or ROLL, come be part of the fun and help us celebrate healthy habits, active transportation, and our school community.

OCTOBER 8TH FOR OAK RIDGE STUDENTS

OCTOBER 9TH FOR FORESTDALE STUDENTS

TIME & LOCATION: SEE WEBSITE

WALK • RIDE • ROLL

Walk with your friends Ride your bike Scoot your way to school Roll with your community

Everyone is welcome!

LET’S MAKE IT A MOVING MORNING!

Grab your sneakers, bike, scooter, or wheels and join us!

Start your school day with fresh air, friends, and fun!

Presented by: Sandwich Recreation

In partnership with our schools and community.

Adult supervision is required for participating children.
SANDWICH VOLLEYBALL
FUNDRAISER
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
SALT & HONEY CREAMERY
Come get some ice cream!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
Visit Salt & Honey Creamery on Friday,
October 2, 2026 and enjoy some delicious
ice cream!
15% OF THE PROFIT
WILL GO TO THE
SANDWICH VOLLEYBALL
PROGRAM!
Thank you for supporting
Sandwich Volleyball!
 

Important Dates

9/28 – Fall Clubs Start
10/5-10/16 – Health Screenings
10/8 – Walk, Ride, Roll to School  
10/12– Indigenous Peoples’ Day
10/13 – PTA @ Oak Ridge 6 pm
10/21– Parent/ Teacher Conferences 2-4 PM
10/23–Pumpkin Night Sponsored by SAFE Committee (5-7PM)
10/30 – Fun Run
Grade 3: 8:45- 9:20
Grade 5: 9:45-10:25
Grade 6: 12-12:35
Grade 4: 1:10-1:45
11/4 – Polished Dental 
Parent/ Teacher Conferences 2-4 PM
11/5 – Parent/ Teacher Conferences 5-7 PM
11/10 – PTA @ Forestdale 6 pm
11/10 –3/4 Grade Movie Night 5-7PM- Bolt!
11/11 – Veteran’s Day
11/12 – Title I Night 5-7 pm
11/20 – No School
11/25 – Half-day/ Turkey Trot!
Sandwich Blue Knight
 
Oak Ridge logo: Wonder Nurturing Enthusiasm Success

Thanks for reading!

Dr. Anna Dunphy, Principal
adunphy@sandwich.k12.ma.us

Dr. Mary Kate Stevens, Assistant Principal (Grades 5 & 6)
mstevens@sandwich.k12.ma.us

Mr. Matt MacLean, Assistant Principal (Grades 3 & 4)
mmaclean@sandwich.k12.ma.us