Social skills activity in Ms. Barry's first grade classroom
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Middle School/High School Valentine's Party
Come enjoy snacks, music, dancing and fun this
Friday, February 7
, 2:45 to 4:15 p.m. MS/HS students may wear jeans and Valentine's Day colors (purple, red, pink, white) to school on February 7.
Financial Aid Application Deadline Next Friday
All Oak Hill Academy families and prospective families are welcome to apply for financial aid. Those currently receiving financial aid are required to RE-APPLY EACH YEAR
.
In order for currently enrolled students to be given priority on available financial aid funds, the application process must be completed by
Friday, February 14, 2020
.
See the
full instructions and timeline
for financial aid applications. Contact
Kendall Quarterman
for questions about the financial aid process.
Transition Fair
High school and middle school parents, along with their students, are encouraged to attend the first-ever Oak Hill Transitions Fair on
Tuesday, February 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m. There will be booths and presenters from a variety of organizations offering services and support for individuals transitioning from high school, such as Texas Workforce Commission, Segue Center, colleges, vocational programs and more. (Parents are encouraged to attend with their child, but those who wish to visit the fair without their child may utilize our aftercare program at no charge. Please contact
Sarah Krause by February 12 to reserve a spot.)
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Visiting Author
Save the date for
Friday, February 28, 8:30 a.m. for a special Parents Club coffee featuring speech language pathologist and author Cynthia Marlow.
See her full bio. She has authored a book series introducing hard to pronounce letters, such as
R Is the Roughest Sound. Each book offers pronunciation tricks and features pictures of corresponding Dallas-Fort Worth landmarks.
Learn more. She will be offering her books for sale at the presentation for $40 for a set of three (optional - cash or check only).
Register to attend.
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DATES AT-A-GLANCE
February 7
- MS/HS dance,
2:45 to 4:15 p.m.
February 14
- Financial aid application deadline
February 18
- Transition Fair, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
February 28
- Special guest: speech language pathologist and author Cynthia Marlow
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HAPPY 100th
DAY OF SCHOOL
FROM MS.
FLATLEY'S CLASS!
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High School Girls' Lunch Bunch
All high school girls are invited to join our counseling interns Kathryn and Bailey on Wednesdays during lunch for some girl time.
See the invitation.
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TEACHER KUDOS: FLEXIBILITY
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We would like to proudly recognize preschool teacher
Lindsey Crumpacker
(pictured second from left above) for receiving the January Staff Award for
FLEXIBILITY
.
Tell us something that might surprise us about you:
I love camping, hiking and anything outdoors
Favorite emoji:
Definitely this guy
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Who was the most inspiring teacher you had and why:
(I may be a little biased) but the most inspiring teacher I had was my mom. She was my preschool and pre-k teacher. All throughout my life, I watched as she consistently went above and beyond for her students. She seeks new ways to engage her students to help them be the best they can be, and she always did the same for me. She was the one who made me fall in love with teaching.
One thing you cannot resist: I
ce cream
Advice to an aspiring teacher:
As a new teacher myself, I need to constantly remind myself that things don't have to be perfect. Sometimes, the lesson you planned doesn't go the way you thought, or the craft is a total failure, but even in those moments we can teach our students and through these moments we learn for the better. Consistently showing up, loving these kids and believing in them is worth so much more than a perfectly executed activity.
If you had a super power it would be:
Making my house clean itself with a snap of a finger!
"Smarts' Sentiments" by Brit Smart
Lindsey Crumpacker has an outstanding work ethic which is rooted in her flexibility and positive attitude. Life of preschool teacher can be chaotic. It’s not what unplanned event will occur each day, but when. Through it all, Lindsay remains positive and focused on working for the benefit of her students. She rolls with the punches and remains committed to the mission no matter what is thrown her way. Lindsay epitomizes flexibility in her daily commitment to Oak Hill Academy.
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STUDENT AWARDS: EXPECTED BEHAVIORS
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Below are the students who received the January
EXPECTED BEHAVIORS
award for each grade. Please take a moment to say something special to them about their achievement! February's focus:
SMART GUESSES
.
Preschool-
Greenley R.
Kindergarten-
Becket N.
First-
Presley S. and Daniel L.
Third-
Lucas H.
Fourth-
Thomas E.
Fifth-
Camon L.
Sixth-
Samantha T.
Seventh-
Grant G.
Eighth-
Brody M.
Ninth-
Michael F.
Tenth-
Billy O.
Eleventh-
Dennis S. and Vincent C.
Twelfth-
Heather S.
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Speechless: Different by Design
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Faculty and staff were treated to a presentation last week by the senior curator of the Dallas Museum of Art, Sarah Schleuning (who also happens to be an Oak Hill parent). She shared her personal story about the origin of her most recently curated exhibition.
Speechless: Different by Design
is an installation of multisensory, interactive experiences for people of all abilities. The project was highly influenced by her son, who is mostly nonverbal, and his struggles to communicate. Created in collaboration with designers, scholars, practitioners and scientists,
Speechless
presents an opportunity to discover new perspectives through communications -- beyond speech and words. It features commissioned work by seven artists, several of whom have disabilities themselves. This fascinating sensory and perceptual experience runs through Sunday, March 22 at the Dallas Museum of Art. (Photo credit above: Vernon Bryant,
Dallas Morning News staff photographer.)
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January Social Scoop
Although people often refer to children’s behaviors as “appropriate/inappropriate” or “good/bad” we prefer to use “expected” and “unexpected” because they don’t elicit an emotional judgment. Each situation or environment has a set of “hidden rules” that dictate what is expected of us. Unexpected behaviors give other people “uncomfortable thoughts” while, “expected behaviors” give people “comfortable thoughts.” Each classroom is its own society with its own set of hidden rules, and each family is its own society with its own set of rules and values.
Learn more about how we are help our students behave in a way that gives others comfortable thoughts.
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YMCA Valentine's Party and Dance
Oak Hill families are invited to a special needs Valentine's party this
Saturday, February 8,
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Semones Family YMCA (formerly Town North). The dance will take place first, followed by games, crafts, snacks and more fun! Throughout the month, they also offer adaptive dance, inclusion yoga and a multi-sports league.
Learn more
. Register for the dance by emailing
Sarah Burr
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Walk4Friendship and Carnival
Friendship Circle of Dallas
invites Oak Hill families to its second annual day of awareness and family fun.
Walk4Friendship
, a 2k walk and carnival, will be held at Kramer Elementary (
7131 Midbury Drive
)
Sunday, March 8
, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. The fun includes rides, face painting, sensory activities, petting zoo and more! Funds raised will support programs and activities serving children with diverse abilities.
See the flyer
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Oak Hill will be offering several two-week camp sessions for students in preschool through eighth grade. Save the dates and stay tuned for further details and registration.
Tadpoles Speech Language Camp
(ages three to five)
Session 1: June 8-19; Session 2: July 13-24
M-F 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Camp Oak Hill
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first through third grades
Providing campers fun and interactive learning opportunities with an emphasis on collaborative social connections.
Session 1: June 1-12; Session 2: July 13-24
M-F 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - with an optional sports camp in the afternoon from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Camp Oak Hill
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fourth through eighth grades
Providing campers fun and interactive learning opportunities with an emphasis on collaborative social connections.
Session 1: June 1-12; Session 2: July 13-24
M-F 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - with an optional sports camp in the afternoon from 12:00-3:00 p.m.
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Middle School
Feb. 6 - IAA vs Faustina, 4:30 p.m.
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High School
Feb. 12 - game vs Great Lakes, 4:15 p.m.
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Oak Hill Academy is dedicated to providing customized academic and social-emotional learning programs not found in traditional learning environments. From preschool through high school, we provide an individualized curriculum with a whole-child approach, preparing our students for life after graduation.
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