Your OES News for 10.26.18

Upper School Honors Alumni Veterans in Chapel

In keeping with the gift of service theme that permeates OES, this week's Chapel was a special one leading up to Veterans Day. Reverend and Upper School Religion Teacher VJ Sathyaraj introduced the service, reminding everyone "our connections are not just made in the classroom or in Advisory, but extend to the community we create."

Middle School Cross Country Team Runs Away with District Championships

The Girls' and Boys' Cross Country team just wrapped a great season, led by Head MS Cross Country Coach John Becher, Assistant Cross Country Coach Jaime O'Dell who also teaches Middle School and Upper School French, and part-time Assistant Cross Country Coach and Youth Engagement Coordinator Kiah Johnson Mounsey.

Lower Schoolers Meet Furry Friends and Design New Habitats

The second graders had another day of exploration and research this week visiting the Oregon Humane Society to learn how this local organization uses their power for good. Students discovered ways OHS is supporting the needs of animals in Portland, and began investigating their own ideas for solutions.

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Grandparents & Special Friends Day - RSVP by Nov. 12

Grandparents & Special Friends Day is coming November 20! Don't let your Lower or Middle School student's grandparents or special friend miss this wonderful morning of fun, food and interaction with your student in their classroom. Don't forget to RSVP by November 12th!