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November 8: Professional Development (No School)
November 10: Veteran's Day Program - students wear red, white, & blue
November 10: School picture retake day
November 17 & 18: School Wide Enrichment--Surcari performances at Ox Ridge
November 18: Kids Care Club Meeting - 8:15 AM
November 23: Early Dismissal - 1:25 PM
November 24-25: Thanksgiving Recess (No School)
November 29: Mom's Night Out at Nielsen's
November 29 - December 2: Early Dismissal (Conference Week) Darien After School and Gingerbread Houses will be available
December 1 - Special Education Appreciation Day
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Hi All,
This week I want to provide some updates about the on-going construction efforts for “phase 2” of Ox Ridge. As we all enjoy our amazing academic wing, know that the “assembly wing”, which will house the school’s cafeteria, gym, library, music suite along with new playground and parking is coming along nicely.
The legacy facility is now completed removed with much of the material used to build that school safely repurposed for other construction projects in different states. The foundation for the assembly wing is now complete and all of the steel for the building will arrive on site starting Monday! We are still on track for opening the assembly wing and completing the total Ox Ridge building project for the opening of the 2023 school year.
I encourage you to check out our livestream / time-lapse camera that has tracked the project over the years here.
Thanks,
Luke
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Dear Ox Ridge Parents,
Another Halloween at Ox Ridge is in the books! We hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. Kindergarten parents got to come in for the Halloween parade and look at all the creative costumes. It was also so fun to see some of the teachers, administration and staff get caught up in the holiday spirit as well.
We have a busy week ahead with no school on Tuesday, for Election Day and picture retakes on November 10th. Ox will honor our Veterans on November 10th and students are encouraged to wear red, white and blue to school. If you haven't had a chance, be sure to check out the lost and found table in the front foyer if your child is missing anything.
Have a great week!
XO OX,
Christina & Meghan
Christina Kreuz & Meghan Thornton
PTO Co-Chairs
oxridgepto@gmail
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NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
November is National Native American Heritage month. It offers the opportunity to celebrate the culture and history of Native Americans. Did you know that our state’s name "Connecticut" is an Algonquian Indian word that means “long river” and refers to the Connecticut River? How cool!
We invite you to learn more and experience the Native American culture by visiting the National Museum of the American Indian online collection, visit the Institute for American Native Studies in Washington, CT, as well as try a Native American recipe. Enjoy your time learning about and experiencing Native American culture!
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MOM'S NIGHT OUT
Join us for Holiday Wreath-Making at Nielsen's Florist! Sip wine, gather with friends & get into the Holiday spirit. You'll go home with a gorgeous Holiday wreath from Nielsen's for your front door! Tickets will be available for purchase soon. In the meantime, Save the Date for Tuesday, November 29th!
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BUDDY POPPIES
Ox Ridge will be honoring our veterans during our annual Veterans Day program on Thursday, November 10th. We will also help to rehabilitate disabled veterans by distributing “Buddy Poppies” to all students. Please consider sending in $1 with your child by Nov. 10th to support veterans in need right here in Connecticut. The Ox Ridge community will wear these poppies on the day of the program with pride to show veterans that we care, and to teach our children to respect and honor the defenders of our nation. Thank you for participating!
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HOLIDAY GINGERBREAD HOUSES
Gingerbread Houses are back! Let's get into the holiday spirit with one of our favorite OX Ridge traditions. We are excited to be hosting the event in person! Each child will get their own gingerbread house from DiMare’s to decorate from start to finish with icing and candy! Sign up on pay4schoolstuff by November 25th for a slot during Parent-Teacher Conference week (Nov 29th-Dec 2) from 1:30-2:30pm in the Ox Ridge Cafeteria. Select the student's name, then “Gingerbread Decorating” to see the signup options. Cost is $32 per child. Space is limited. We’re looking for 10 parent volunteers for each day, please volunteer HERE. Questions? Contact Barbara May or Erin Morphy.
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DARIEN AFTER SCHOOL - CONFERENCE WEEK
Darien After School at Ox Ridge brings you enrichment where students discover their passion, enrich their mind, and unleash their creativity. Conference Week classes are offered November 29 thru December 2. Registration is iopen and it's filling up, but there are still some some spots left! Visit Darien After School to learn more! info@darienafterschool.com / 888.212.3837
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LAST CALL FOR HOOTIE ARTWORK
The deadline to submit your Hootie drawing for the yearbook has been extended! Each year we include students' drawings of Hootie in the yearbook, and feature one drawing from a 5th grade artist on the cover. Please fill out this form and upload your child's artwork to be included! The extended due date is Tuesday, November 15th.
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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PTO VOLUNTEERS
Nicole Sweeney (Social Chair) for organizing our Mom's Night out at element Spa in New Canaan.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING OX RIDGE STAFF
Ms. Melonie Gregory on November 10
Ms. Ariel Delgado on November 11
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CHANGE OF VENUE for Museum of Darien Coffee and Tour
Due to unforeseen construction work at the Museum of Darien, the volunteer coffee has been relocated to the First Congregational Church of Darien, Library Room, 14 Brookside Road. We will still meet on November 10th at 10:00am, and instead of a tour of the Bates-Scofield house, we will show you one of the stops on our 5th grade bus tour. Please enter through the automatic, sliding glass doors to the right of the church's front steps, and join us for coffee in the Library Room straight ahead on the right. RSVP appreciated to sarahsanborndas@gmail.com but walk-ins welcome. Questions contact Sarah Das sarahsanborndas@gmail.com 917-880-7528, or Michele Mengwall michelemengwall@icloud.com 203-559-8679.
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DARIEN YOUTH LACROSSE
Darien Youth Lacrosse, Inc. (DYL) promotes lacrosse among youth residing in Darien, CT, through grade-level programs open to all interested participants. The developmental program focuses on teaching fundamentals of the game and promoting good sportsmanship, respect for all participants and teamwork, and by cooperating with the Darien High School lacrosse programs.
Registration opens for all interested players in grades 1-8 from November 10th until January 11th (late fees apply starting January 12th). Our season starts in March! Please visit our website - www.dylax.com - to register and for additional information. Any questions, please email dylaxregistrar@gmail.com.
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