ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR

The Ox Ridge 1st-5th grade teachers have compiled their list of necessary supplies for the next school year. Order now and school supply kits will be delivered directly to your child's classroom and will be available on the first day of school. 

To order, log on Supplies to Please and click on the blue "Log In" button in the top right corner. Username: OxRidge Password: ox2023 (case sensitive)

We are encouraging families to place their orders by the end of the school year. You will receive a confirmation email once your order is placed. If you do not receive an email, please contact Supplies to Please that day. Click Here to view the flyer. 

Please contact Dr. Forshaw for information about school supply scholarships.

When purchasing your kit(s), please consider making a donation to the Darien Human Services' Back-to-School program to help provide much-needed school supplies and other services to local families in need. This is a high need year! Please contact Jeanne Zimmer with questions.

OX RIDGE SPIRIT DAY ON TUES. JUNE 13 (ELP - 4TH GRADE STUDENTS)

It’s our final Ox Ridge Spirit Day of the school year!  All students in ELP through 4th Grade are encouraged to wear their Ox Ridge gear or Darien Blue Wave themed (just plain ol’ BLUE will also do!) on Tuesday, June 13th.  It’s graduation day for our 5th Graders and as part of the tradition, the rest of the school will clap them out on their way to the graduation ceremony.  Help us show our support and celebrate our 5th Graders’ accomplishments as they head off to MMS!

MMS SUMMER READING BOOK FAIR

Come check out books on the MMS summer reading book list at Barrett Bookstore from June 6 to June 9.

DARIEN JUNIOR FIELD HOCKET REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Darien Junior Field Hockey (DJFH) promotes a fun, positive, inclusive, and robust youth field hockey experience for young residents of Darien, CT. The program is designed to teach fundamental skills, build a love of the game, and foster camaraderie across the entire Darien field hockey community. Our season starts in September! Registration is open for all interested players in grades 1-4. Students in grades 5-8 can still sign up for our house program (late fees apply starting June 30, 2023). Please visit our website to register and to learn more. Any questions, please email: registrar@djfh.org

BEGINNER BAND RECRUITMENT NIGHT

All current 3rd and 4th Grade students who wish to begin learning a Band instrument for the first time next school year are highly encouraged to attend an evening meeting on Wednesday, June 7th at 7:00pm in the Middlesex Middle School Cafeteria.  An explanation of our band program, instrument demonstrations and sign-ups will take place at this time. All interested students must be accompanied by a parent. If you are unable to attend the meeting, a notification with a link to the Online Registration Form will be sent out on June 8th. Please contact Colin Walters, Band Director, with any questions: cwalters@darienps.org. (5th Grade Advanced Band and 4th & 5th Grade Orchestra registration will take place in the fall.)

INTRODUCTION TO STRINGS

All second graders and their parents are invited to attend the Darien String Program's INTRODUCTION TO STRINGS on Wednesday, June 7 at 7:00 P.M. at Middlesex Middle School Auditorium. This evening program will introduce the violin, viola, and cello to interested incoming third graders. Parents will receive information on the in-school lesson program and string rental procedures. The Third Grade String Program involves weekly half-hour lessons during the school day and two concerts a year. If your child is interested in playing a string instrument in the Third Grade String Program, please attend this evening information session. For more information, please contact Mr. Cruz at RCruz@darienps.org. (Orchestra registration for 4th & 5th graders will be in the fall).

FAMILY CONCERT AT WEED BEACH

Back by popular demand, the Darien Youth Commission is honored to be hosting a family concert at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14 at Weed Beach. Headliners are ANNIE & SAFARI BOB OF THE NATURAL WONDER BAND!  What better way to end the school year and kick-off summer vacation than hanging at the beach with the kids and enjoying some fun, family entertainment. (The cost is $4.00 per person or $10 per vehicle…Beach stickers are not required to attend this event). Concession stand will be open. So grab a blanket, beach chair and beach toys and make an evening of it!

DARIEN SUMMER SCHOOL

Registration for Darien Summer School and Enrichment programming is currently open. DSS&E provides a wide variety of options including Authors and Art, Globetrotters, Summer Academy, Leap Ahead Reading, Marvelous Math and more! For more information and registration, visit our website.

PARENTS, GET READY FOR SUMMER WITH YWCA PARENT AWARENESS AND DARIEN LIBRARY!

Join us on June 6th from 10-11am at Darien Library to learn about camps & activities that are still open for registration, tips on packing for camp and summer trips and organizing a summer playroom, Darien Library summer reading and events, volunteer opportunities in town and more! Presenters include Jen Cippolletti from Tips on Trips and Camps, Professional Organizers Adele Mahabir and Debi Coles, and Mia Orbona from Darien Library. Register at https://www.darienlibrary.org/event/get-ready-summer-panel-parents

NEW YWCA PLAYGROUP

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is starting a new playgroup for families raising children with different support needs and abilities to provide children with an opportunity to socialize and connect through play while also creating a space for parents to engage in peer support and community building. There is an option of parents-only meet-ups as well. Everyone is welcome! If you are interested in joining or learning more, please click link to complete survey https://forms.gle/NvUehgbhnnBtbdMc7 or visit www.ywcadn.org