![You're Invited to OES Sunday and the Blessing of the Animals on Oct. 8]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695940338/oregon/xxmdwnwthqfpxhupv2ip/Blessinganimalsthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695940338/oregon/xxmdwnwthqfpxhupv2ip/Blessinganimalsthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695940338/oregon/xxmdwnwthqfpxhupv2ip/Blessinganimalsthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695940338/oregon/xxmdwnwthqfpxhupv2ip/Blessinganimalsthumbnail.jpg","width":1000}])
Everyone is invited to OES Sunday at the Episcopal Parish of St. John the Baptist. Bring your pet to be blessed.
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![Students Learn from Each Other on Middle School Trips]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695932398/oregon/dzi1iofbr6lk4kmecuff/MSBetterThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695932398/oregon/dzi1iofbr6lk4kmecuff/MSBetterThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695932398/oregon/dzi1iofbr6lk4kmecuff/MSBetterThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695932398/oregon/dzi1iofbr6lk4kmecuff/MSBetterThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695932398/oregon/dzi1iofbr6lk4kmecuff/MSBetterThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
Middle School students enjoyed getting to know each other better, learning new skills, and experiencing the outdoors on their trips.
![Rube Goldberg Machines Bring Together Upper and Lower School Students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695927034/oregon/pom5eyrtiusizvfdn3zb/RubeGoldbergthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695927034/oregon/pom5eyrtiusizvfdn3zb/RubeGoldbergthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695927034/oregon/pom5eyrtiusizvfdn3zb/RubeGoldbergthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695927034/oregon/pom5eyrtiusizvfdn3zb/RubeGoldbergthumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695927034/oregon/pom5eyrtiusizvfdn3zb/RubeGoldbergthumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
Kindergarteners judged Rube Goldberg machines in an Upper School engineering class.
![A Musical Start to Hispanic Heritage Month]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695937537/oregon/v8zaihkjid2tfa5xixrj/Betterchoirthumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695937537/oregon/v8zaihkjid2tfa5xixrj/Betterchoirthumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695937537/oregon/v8zaihkjid2tfa5xixrj/Betterchoirthumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695937537/oregon/v8zaihkjid2tfa5xixrj/Betterchoirthumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695937537/oregon/v8zaihkjid2tfa5xixrj/Betterchoirthumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
The Upper School Choir performed a song in Spanish as part of this week's Chapel.
![Celebrating OES at the Athletic Hall of Fame]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695926318/oregon/cyuxahw6tdrrudd6pulp/HallofFamethumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695926318/oregon/cyuxahw6tdrrudd6pulp/HallofFamethumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695926318/oregon/cyuxahw6tdrrudd6pulp/HallofFamethumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695926318/oregon/cyuxahw6tdrrudd6pulp/HallofFamethumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695926318/oregon/cyuxahw6tdrrudd6pulp/HallofFamethumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
Nine inductees were honored at the second-ever Athletic Hall of Fame celebration last week.
![Learn About the Emotional Lives of Teenagers with Dr. Lisa Damour on Oct. 11]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694718245/oregon/ccnpk9fzmwtgtjqayjtn/DrDamour.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694718245/oregon/ccnpk9fzmwtgtjqayjtn/DrDamour.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1694718245/oregon/ccnpk9fzmwtgtjqayjtn/DrDamour.jpg","width":607}])
Join Parent Partnership for a discussion about the emotional lives of teenagers with psychologist and author Lisa Damour, PhD.
![Save the Date for Grandparents and Special Friends Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695944222/oregon/hqzl7u7kbxfxeap6wtzc/GrandparentsDay_2023_1000x1000webgraphic.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695944222/oregon/hqzl7u7kbxfxeap6wtzc/GrandparentsDay_2023_1000x1000webgraphic.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695944222/oregon/hqzl7u7kbxfxeap6wtzc/GrandparentsDay_2023_1000x1000webgraphic.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695944222/oregon/hqzl7u7kbxfxeap6wtzc/GrandparentsDay_2023_1000x1000webgraphic.jpg","width":1000}])
Save November 17 for Grandparents and Special Friends Day in the Lower School.
![Upper School Students Explore Interests at Activity Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695336132/oregon/mhlwotqufeibsy2pdlat/ActivityFairSquarethumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695336132/oregon/mhlwotqufeibsy2pdlat/ActivityFairSquarethumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695336132/oregon/mhlwotqufeibsy2pdlat/ActivityFairSquarethumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695336132/oregon/mhlwotqufeibsy2pdlat/ActivityFairSquarethumbnail.jpg","width":1000}])
Upper School students explored a wide variety of clubs to join at the activity fair.
![Young Students Learn About Communicating Effectively]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695337128/oregon/kwkst8gmbrbjinjbpyyj/Updatedthumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695337128/oregon/kwkst8gmbrbjinjbpyyj/Updatedthumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695337128/oregon/kwkst8gmbrbjinjbpyyj/Updatedthumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695337128/oregon/kwkst8gmbrbjinjbpyyj/Updatedthumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695337128/oregon/kwkst8gmbrbjinjbpyyj/Updatedthumbnail.png","width":1600}])
Students learn about how to understand and be understood through good communication.
![Middle Schoolers Start the New Year With Class Trips]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695329244/oregon/kfaqknwu76xsi0gd6me3/MSClassTripsThumbnail.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695329244/oregon/kfaqknwu76xsi0gd6me3/MSClassTripsThumbnail.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695329244/oregon/kfaqknwu76xsi0gd6me3/MSClassTripsThumbnail.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695329244/oregon/kfaqknwu76xsi0gd6me3/MSClassTripsThumbnail.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695329244/oregon/kfaqknwu76xsi0gd6me3/MSClassTripsThumbnail.jpg","width":1600}])
Sixth, seventh, and eighth grade classes have been experiencing new adventures off campus this week.