SPRING ART EXHIBIT

Be sure to check out the artwork of Ox Ridge students around town during the Spring Art Exhibit, April 4th - April 27th

Darien Town Hall:

1-G John (Hughes) Blair

1-G John Henry deVilliers

1-E Lyra Zhao

1-M Lila Symons

2-F Bodhi O’Brien

2-F Margaret (Maggie) Grant

3-F Michael (Jack) Malone

3-F Greta de Bie

4-T Sylar Gajwani

Darien Town Hall:

K-G Jack Burdette

K-H Grady Simons

2-F Claire Hodgson

2-F Emma Langer

3-R James Kim

3-S Mason Creutz

3-S Ruoxi (Chiara) Hu 

4-R Logan Cox

Library:

1-E Penelope Mobberley

4-R Brooke Bissmeyer

4-T Emma Williams

5-W Leigh Blair

5-W Samantha Berentson

5-B Lily Larsen

OX ROCKS REALLY ROCKED...THANK YOU ALL

WOW! What a night! To everyone that participated – the Ox Rockers, the 5^th Grade Finale, the 3^rd Grade Ushers, the “Future Ox Rockers” that submitted videos [HERE] and the talent via photographs [HERE] – you ALL have blown us away. Thank you so much for being a part of the inaugural Ox Rocks talent show. Your willingness to share your talents with others is truly inspiring and a reflection of your generosity and commitment to making our community a better place. Not only did you showcase your unique abilities, but you also created an atmosphere of joy and camaraderie among everyone there. We know you will continue to inspire others with your creativity and passion. The 5^th Grade Finale was powerful and awe-inspiring – we are so proud of you and hope you will continue to sing and proclaim who you are as you enter middle school! 

The show was recorded and as soon as it is available, we will send it out to the Ox Ridge Community. 

We also want to extend our gratitude to all the family, friends, and fans that attended the show. We sold over 600 tickets, filling the DHS auditorium with love and support for all of the performers and our community. OX ROCKS!!

SESS CONTINUUM OF SERVICES INFO SESSION

Please join Principal Luke Forshaw and Assistant Principal Lindsay Sulzycki on April 4th at 10 AM in the main office conference room to discuss the Continuum of Services available to all students. Topics will include:

1. Regular Education: Differentiation and DI Block
2. Section 504
3.  SRBI: Tier I, II and III
4. Special Education
5. Specialized Learning Programs: DLC 

Coffee, hot chocolate and light bites will be served. No RSVP required, but if you plan to attend please email your Special Education Representatives to assist with planning: Anne Cotton, Kira Saunders, and Dayna Checketts. 

LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE YEARBOOKS!

LAST CALL to get your 2022 - 2023 yearbook! Sales close this Friday, April 7th. Click this link to place an order. Each yearbook is $24 with options to personalize. If you are ordering multiple yearbooks for each of your children, please fill out their names, grade and homeroom teacher individually, adding each yearbook to the cart one at a time. If you are ordering one yearbook for your children to share, please enter the name, grade and homeroom teacher of the child who should receive the yearbook. Yearbooks will be distributed to students during the last week of school. Please contact Natalie Gould with any questions.

Finally, financial assistance is available to eligible families for yearbook purchases. Please contact Dr. Luke Forshaw for more information.

DARIEN AFTER SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Spring options for Darien After School @OxRidge are now live HERE! Spring Session runs 4/17- 6/2. Winter Session will run through 4/6 . There is always time to join!! Rolling registration open throughout the session. Late registration accepted, fee applies; please, no same day registrations. Questions? Email or call 888.212.3837

EASTER CRAFT WORKSHOP

Museum of Darien is offering a basket weaving and wooden egg decorating workshop for ages 8 and up on Tuesday April 4 from 4 to 5:45pm. Participants will learn the traditional skill of basket weaving and the art of marbleizing wooden eggs. Each student will take home a handmade basket of colorful eggs. Fee for members: $40, non-members: $45. To sign up and find out more, visit museumofdarien.org or call (203) 655-9233. The Museum of Darien is located at 45 Old King’s Highway in Darien, CT.

DARIEN ADVOCATES FOR EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED (DAEG) SPEAKER + LUNCHEON

Please join DAEG and any parents in Darien interested in a talk entitled, "Helping our Children Find Passion and Purpose in Today's World: Tips and Strategies for Parents of Gifted and High Performing Students," given by Nicole Waicunas, Creator and Co-Director of the School for Innovative Learning. The lunch will be held at the Country Club of Darien on April 27th from 11:30-2pm. Please click here for more information and to register! 

DARIEN ARTS CENTER SUMMER PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS

Summer is a great time to learn to play an instrument or sharpen your skills! Children and adults can enroll in private music lessons this summer in piano, voice, string instruments (guitar, violin, viola, bass), flute or percussion. Email juanita@darienarts.org for more information.

Other Summer Camps and Classes include Dance, Visual Arts and Martial Arts:

Open Martial Arts for Grades K-7 | Open Martial Arts for Grades 7-Adults

DAC Summer Camps | Tiny Dancers Camp

Summer Dance Intensives | Dance Beginnings | Pre-Ballet | Ballet 1 | Open Ballet 

The Darien Arts Center is located at 2 Renshaw Rd, behind Town Hall. For questions, call (203) 655-8683. Register at darienarts.org. 

MUSEUM OF DARIEN - ART FUNDRAISER

Come take part in our fundraiser, Doors of Darien! Doors open, doors close. With every door, there is a story. Those stories become our history. Come to the Museum of Darien and learn about Darien's History. Artist, Kate Muir's drawings and paintings of her favorite Darien doors will be showcased along with the community's submissions. All members of the community are invited to participate in the event by creating a painting of their favorite Darien door. Our Art kits (2 canvases, paints, brushes), $20 per kit, $100 for 6 kits, will be on sale beginning March 26th during our open hours at the Museum. Finished artwork will be returned to the Museum to be put on display and sold to benefit the Museum. This event is open to all ages, with artwork completed by youth to be showcased on Friday, June 2nd 5-7pm, where prizes will be awarded to youth. On Saturday June 3rd, the Museum will hold its fundraiser party from 7-10pm, drinks, food, music and the Doors of Darien art. Sign-up at www.museumofdarien.org. Please contact the Museum for more information and to reserve your kit! (203) 655-9233, Open Tues - Thurs 11am - 4pm

DARIEN MUSIC FOR YOUTH

Save the date for Electrify Your Symphony! Tuesday, April 4th at 7:00 p.m. in the DHS auditorium. Come see the international recording artist and electric violinist Mark Wood playing alongside our Darien strings students in grades 4-12. Click here to reserve your free tickets!

IN TOWN FOR SPRING BREAK? JOIN DHS BOYS LAX SPRING BREAK CLINIC

The Darien High Schools Boys Lacrosse team and Coaches will be hosting an April Break Youth Lacrosse Clinic for boys in grades 1st-8th. The clinic will take place at the Darien High School center oval turf field, Monday, April 10th - Thursday, April 13th from 8:30am - 11am. You can do one day or all four days! Register HERE for all four days ($275), or email Pam Pokorny for more info on drop ins ($75 per day).

SPRING BREAK SOCCER CAMP

The Darien Parks and Recreation Department and DHS Boys Soccer Coach Jon Bradley have joined forces to bring this fun-filled Spring Break soccer camp. Register for all five days from 9 AM – Noon for $200 or individual days for $50. The week will include fun drills and games for children in grades K-6 on the Darien Town Hall front fields (rain location at Town Hall gymnasiums). Campers should bring a water bottle and nut-free snack each day. Cleats and shin guards are not required but can be worn if you have them. For more information or to register, please visit April Vacation Camp. Questions? Email or 203-656-7325.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - DARIEN JUNIOR CHEERLEADING PROGRAM

Become part of one of Darien’s great fall traditions - Football & Cheerleading! The Darien Junior Cheerleading League offers those in grades 2 through 8 an opportunity to learn fun cheerleading skills including sideline cheering, stunting, halftime routines and teamwork. Our cheerleaders cheer at the exciting Darien Junior Football games (and sometimes as guests at DHS games). Volunteers are needed for either Head Coach or Co-Head Coach to assist our other Parent Coaches. Contact Amanda Harchuck if interested or with questions.