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September 26 : No School - Rosh Hashanah
September 26 : Family Photo Day (Ox Fundraiser)
September 27 : Darien After School Fall Session begins
October 5 : No School - Yom Kippur
October 7 : Family Photo Day (Ox Fundraiser)
October 15 : Family Photo Day (Ox Fundraiser)
October 16 : Family Photo Day (Ox Fundraiser)
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Hi All,
It was wonderful to seeing so many families at “Sunday Funday” at Highland Farms this afternoon! Thank you to our PTO, particularly Nicole Sweeney and the social committee for organizing such a great community building event.
Thanks,
Luke
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Dear Ox Ridge Parents,
We had the best time at Back to School Sunday Funday! What a beautiful day! It was great to get the OXR community together and have some fun. A BIG thank you to all the PTO committees that worked so hard to make it such a success. We hope you purchased some new OX gear including those fabulous OX Dudley Stephens fleeces!
The Ox Ridge directory is up and running! Please see more information below on how to access the online directory.
As always, please contact us with any questions!
XO OX,
Christina Kreuz & Meghan Thornton
PTO Co-Chairs
oxridgepto@gmail
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OxFITTERS x DUDLEY STEPHENS COLLABORATION
We are excited to announce an Ox Ridge Outfitters and Dudley Stephens collaboration! We will be offering the Windabout Pullover in navy for $48 and the Greenbriar Turtleneck in lavender for $41. Both the 1/4 zip and turtleneck will feature OX embroidered in white. Pre orders will only be available ONLINE on Sunday 9/18. Don't miss your chance to support our school and Dudley Stephens, co-founded by an OX parent- and do it in style! Pre orders will be ready for pick up at the school in 2 weeks.
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OX RIDGE DIRECTORY IS LIVE!
Please access our online school directory HERE and update your family's information if needed. You do not need to pay to be listed or to access the directory. You may also download the "Membership Toolkit app" for your mobile phone.
Please note the following instructions when first accessing the Directory:
1) Click “Register/Login” (NOTE: If you already have a Membership Toolkit Account, you can use the same email and password from last year to login. You're ready to go.)
If you are new, create a “New User” account.
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Click on “Create Account”
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Create your family’s account and click “verify my email”
2) You’ve got mail!
- Check your email for a link to complete the process. The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive the email, check your spam or junk folders.
3) Finish your registration/Review
- Review and validate the details listed for your family and child – you may suppress and edit the visibility of any personal information
- Elect to Opt-in or Opt-out in the “Directory Publish Preferences”. The default is to Opt-In (note, this is not linked to your preferences in Aspen)
If you have any questions, please email oxridgedirectory@gmail.com or Carolyn Elmi.
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FOOD SERVICES UPDATE
For more information on menu plans during construction, see our flyer.
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OX RIDGE LIBRARY NEEDS OUR HELP
Thank you to those who volunteered at the library last week. Ms. Constantine really appreciates the help and she says there is still more to do! She is hoping another round of helpers will volunteer to organize books and supplies Please click on: Sign Up Genius to sign up.
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DARIEN AFTER SCHOOL
Brings you Fall Enrichment where students find a new favorite, be anything they want to be and make new friends! Fall Session – 9/27 to 12/22 school until 4:30pm. There’s still time to Join Classmates After School (late fee may apply) Classes Start soon, Rolling Registration Open Throughout the Session HERE. Welcome Kindergarteners and New Families too! Schedule, Program Details & Registration HERE. Questions? Email or call 888.212.3837
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RESERVE YOUR SPOT: FAMILY PHOTO DAY FUNDRAISER THIS FALL
Reserve your spot now for our fall Family Photo Day Fundraiser! Get beautiful holiday photos done early with the talented Karen Morneau! This is a wonderful fundraiser for the PTO (the sitting fee will go directly towards Ox Ridge PTO Fundraising) and an ideal way to create a cherished family memory. Sessions will be held September 26th (Weed Beach), October 7th (Weed Beach), October 15 (Cherry Lawn Park), and October 16 (Mead Park). Each session lasts 15-20 minutes; Ms. Morneau will take multiple pictures of your family and you will receive options to purchase digital proofs and/or prints.
Spots fill quickly! Please sign up HERE. You will receive a reminder closer to the date to submit payment for the $75 sitting fee. Questions? Email Erika Rodormer.
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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PTO VOLUNTEERS
Nicole Sweeney (Social Chair) and Christine Auh, Laura Costello, Meghan Drexler, Sonia Johnson, Heather Lucas and Alison Muench (Social Committee) for planning an incredible Back-to-School Sunday Funday!
Dayna Checketts, Laura Costello, Anne Cotton, Kira Saunders for creating a Calm Corner at our Sunday Funday
Caitlin Griswold & Elizabeth Melaugh (Ox Outfitters) for providing fabulous OX gear at the playdates, K orientations and Sunday Funday!
Carolyn Elmi (Directory) for updating our invaluable Online Directory!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING OX RIDGE STAFF
Ms. Jessica Rosado (ELP Para) on September 20
Ms. Sharon Amato (Paraprofessional) on September 26
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DCA PRESENTS SKYHUNTERS IN FLIGHT: BIRDS OF PREY
Come to the Darien Community Association on Sunday October 2 at 2-3pm for an up-close look at live owls, hawks, and falcons from around the world, with Master Falconer Brian Bradley. You will see some of these trained athletes in flight, so join us for an informative, entertaining and action-oriented program for both adults and children (age 3 and up). Tickets HERE range from $15 for members to $40 for the whole family. More info HERE.
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OPUS FUND ON THE FARM
Join Opus for Person to Person on Saturday, September 24th from 8:30 to 11am for a fun-filled, family day at Silverman’s Animal Farm in Easton CT! OPUS Fun on the Farm is an exclusive morning to see, pet, and feed animals for a great cause: Person to Person.
Starting at 8:30am, take advantage of our private OPUS parking and check-in area where you will be able to take photos in front of our beautiful fall-themed photo backdrop, enjoy a breakfast food truck, decorate pumpkins and enjoy early access to Silverman’s Animal Farm.
Ticket price: $50 per family for OPUS members / $65 per family for non-members. Buy tickets HERE.
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WEEKEND MEAL PROGRAM
Darien Human Services participates in a partnership with Filling in the Blanks weekend meal program. Filling in the Blanks is a local non-profit organization that provides food on the weekends to school aged children. Each packet consists of a variety of nonperishable food items such as oatmeal, granola bars, fruit cups, mac and cheese, canned food, tuna and chips. Meal packets are distributed bi-weekly at Town Hall during designated times to families who struggle with food insecurity. If you have questions or would like to find out if your family meets eligibility requirements, please contact Darien Human Services at 203-656-7328.
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MOVIE AT HIGHLAND FARM
The Darien Parks & Recreation Department and Darien Youth Commission invite you to an outdoor showing of ENCANTO! under the stars on Friday, September 30 at Highland Farm. ENCANTO! is noted for its fun music and tremendous messaging (not to mention overall great entertainment!), this is the perfect film for the whole family. Start time at 6:45pm; running time is 1h 49 m. This is a free event (there will be limited concessions for sale). Rain date is Saturday, October 1.
In an effort to anticipate attendance and parking we'd appreciate if you would RSVP for this event. That said, walk-ins are welcome! (Parking is on a first-come, first-serve basis.) Register HERE (please only register one person per family).
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MOMSnext GROUPS AT ST. LUKE'S
We know that your job as a mom does not stop when your children head off to school. Though new challenges and struggles arise as you enter the school years with your kids, the need for community, hope and friendship remains. That’s why Saint Luke’s Parish offers MOMSnext. These groups are specifically designed to meet the needs of moms with school-age children. Please join us every other Thursday for lunch and fellowship beginning October 6th, 12:30-1:30pm. Please invite your friends! Register HERE with code: PRK5. Contact Maggie Dumont for more information.
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The Ox Ridge Hoot is emailed every Sunday during the school year. The deadline for submission is Thursday at noon. Please send your submission to oxridgehoot@gmail.com with the text of your e-mail, single spaced and left adjusted (NO FORMATTING!), with "Ox Ridge Hoot Submission" in the subject line.
"Community News" information/events will run for a maximum of two consecutive Hoot editions. Please time your submissions accordingly.
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