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FALL 2018 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOUNDARY PROCESS

FALL 2018 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOUNDARY PROCESS The Fall 2018 elementary school boundary process is underway, and we know that many families have questions. APS has created an Engage with APS!  listing all schools involved, current information and ways to follow the process, learn about meetings and share input. Our staff is also available to support you […]

School Supply List 2018-2019

Oakridge shares supplies in grade levels and classrooms. Instead of having a specific school supply list we have a list of donations. If you would like to donate any number of the following supplies to the school, here is the list: Pens, Pencils, Glue sticks, Crayons, Pink Erasers, Tissues, Washable Markers, Colored Pencils, Dry Erase […]

Welcome Message – Lynne Wright, Principal Oakridge Elementary School

Hello Oakridge Students! I am so happy and excited! Do you know why? Let me tell you… I am lucky enough to be the principal at Oakridge Elementary School. At Oakridge, we know that every child has many great experiences, thoughts, and ideas to share.  We strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment where […]

M.O.S.A.I.C. Project @ Oakridge

Mosaic is Oakridge Elementary School! As a cross-curricular APS “Exemplary Project”, Mosaic celebrates diversity, promotes a deeper learning of Virginia’s curriculum content standards, and fosters a sense of community throughout Oakridge. MOSAIC is facilitated by Dawn Amin-Arsala (Dawn.Arsala@apsva.us). Check out the MOSAIC section of our website! 

C.U.B.E. (Creating Understanding by Enrichment) @ Oakridge

Can you spot the acute, right and obtuse angles in this marble run? This is a CUBE (Creating Understanding by Enrichment) project. Oakridge students enjoy a CUBE class every week, in which they explore the fun side of math through problem solving, STEAM and other activities. Students explore the connections between math and science, art, […]

WHAT IS A DEEPER LEARNING EQUITY FELLOW?

Equity Fellows are leaders who can amplify voices and perspectives underrepresented in the Deeper Learning movement. The program provides these leaders with high-level leadership development and networking opportunities, and the chance to step back from their daily work to reflect and collaborate with their peers on the unique ways that they can strengthen and shape […]

Deeper Learning Equity Fellows

Principal Dr. Lynne Wright has been selected as one of fifteen Deeper Learning Equity Fellows nationwide. Oakridge Elementary School is part of the Deeper Learning movement. Learn more about this journey at https://www.equityfellows.org/