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6/19/26: Week Ahead

Posted Date: 06/19/26 (07:37 AM)
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Week Ahead

Oak Ridge School

June 19, 2026
Collage of images from the week

This Week on the Ridge

We have reached our final Friday Memo of the school year, though we still have one exciting week left of school! This week was filled with celebrations and memorable experiences, including award ceremonies for students in grades 3–6 and the Grade 6 Egyptian Expo, where students showcased their learning and creativity.

We also welcomed our future Oak Ridge students during Grade 2 Step Up Day and enjoyed a variety of field trips and outdoor learning experiences, including the Grade 6 trip to Oak Crest Cove and the Play Ball field trip. Our Grade 5 Color Guard had the incredible opportunity to visit the Joint Base Cape Cod, and this week we sent our first group of sixth-grade students off on their Yellowstone adventure.

A thank you to Maggie and Aaliyah in Grade 6 for donating their recess time to help plant 13 perennials to beautify our school.

As we head into the weekend and prepare for our final week of school, we wish everyone a Happy Juneteenth and a wonderful weekend ahead.
Photo of students with plants.
Collage of images from Grade 2 step up day
 

Updates & Reminders

Last Day of School

Next Thursday, 6/25, is a half-day for our students. Dismissal is at 11:45 am.

Field Day- Tentatively on for Monday!

We are watching the weather closely but Monday looks like the better of the two days!

Please make sure students are wearing appropriate footwear, clothes, bring water, and sunscreen. Students will have the opportunity to be sprayed by the firetruck- if your student would like to participate, please pack a change of clothes/towel!
 

PTA News

A huge thank you to our PTA for all of the ways they supported our Oak Ridge community this year! Please see the PTA's final blog post for the school year here: https://www.sandwichpta.com/post/endofyearwrapup2026 
SANDWICH ELEMENTARY PTA End of Year Wrap Up 2025–2026 $90,750 Raised 1 Self Run Fundraiser 2,089 Donations 40 States “We cannot thank you enough. This day was an absolute joy for all involved.” 218 Members 49% Staff 49% Parents 1% Community 1% Student 1000+ Hours Volunteer hours for: Events Planning Purchasing And more $25,000+ 13 Field Trips For Grades K–6 Funded by the PTA $6,500+ 9 Specialist Grants Including: Breathing Bench Library Seating Yoga Mats Art Equipment And more $57,000+ Projects & School Spirit Including: Murals Custom Books Mindful Movement Field Day Enhancements And more “Many smiles and thanks for the generous gift of so many high interest books.” 13 Events Organized Including: Kindergarten Meetups P. Bruins Outing Movie Nights Bingo And more 6 Cultural Presentations Including: Music Storytelling Rhyming & Social-Emotional Learning Teacher Appreciation Including: Meals Flower Bar Refreshed & Restocked Lounges “We are so grateful to the Sandwich PTA and their support of this amazing learning experience.” 80 Celebration Boards Reserved 10 PTA Meetings Live & Zoom 135 Individual Volunteers Thank you, Sandwich Elementary PTA community! Website: www.sandwichpta.com
 
Sandwich Public Library Children's Summer Reading Program June 25th – August 18th Plant a Seed, Read 2026 Summer Reading Program The Plant a Seed, Read Summer Reading Program is for pre-readers (birth to Kindergarten) and readers entering K–6th grades. Our goal is to encourage children to enjoy reading throughout the summer by issuing this reading challenge: “30 Minutes a Day, 5 Days a Week, for 8 Weeks!” Registered readers receive a reading log and special stickers to track their daily progress. Bring your reading log to the Children’s Room once a week to receive a weekly prize. Earn tickets toward prize drawings at the end of the summer by bringing in your reading log every week and by attending Children’s or Family events. Bring in your log between Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 16th to sign up the whole family for the Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, August 18th! Kick-Off Event Join us for our kick-off on June 25th anytime between 12:00 and 7:00! Sign-ups will continue in the Children’s Room from Friday, June 26th – Saturday, July 25th. Generously funded by: Friends of the Sandwich Public Library Kiwanis International Sponsored by: Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Massachusetts Library System Sandwich Public Library Heart of Our Community
SUMMER READING IS COMING! Sandwich Library Heart of Our Community Plant a Seed, Read (READsquared Summer Reading Theme) Our Summer Reading Program is almost here! Be sure to follow our social media pages and weekly e-newsletter for updates on all the fun, educational, and exciting events we have planned for ALL AGES throughout the summer. Our Adult Summer Reading Program begins on Wednesday, June 17, and our Children’s & Teen Summer Reading Programs begin on Thursday, June 25. See our Library Event Calendar or scan the QR code for more information.
End of Year Picnic Food • Activities • Fun Oak Ridge & Forestdale families: Join us as we celebrate an amazing school year and kick off summer together! Date: Monday, June 22 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Location: Oak Ridge Side Field Rain Date: Tuesday, June 23 Volunteers are needed. This is not a drop-off event. Pack a picnic dinner or grab a bite from one of the food trucks at the event. Bring your chairs and blankets, and enjoy entertainment, activities, and time to relax with friends before the last day of school on June 25. Proudly sponsored by the Sandwich Elementary PTA and SAFE.
Barnstable County Fair & 4-H Present: Youth Exhibit Hall Show off your creativity and submit your artwork! Artwork will be displayed during the Barnstable County Fair July 20–26, 2026 Youth Exhibit Hall Exhibit category mediums include: Cartoons Painting Drawing Ceramics LEGO Fairy Houses Model Kits Sewing Furnishing Computer Art Baking Photography Science & Technology Projects And much more! Submission Information Submissions due: July 15 Drop-off location: Cape Cod Fairgrounds Address: 1220 Nathan Ellis Highway (Route 151), East Falmouth, MA Phone: 508-563-3200 Participant Benefits Display your artwork at the fair Discounted fair tickets upon submission Cash prizes available Website: www.barnstablecountyfair.org

Important Dates

6/22 - Field Day (Rain Date: 6/23); Family Picnic 4-6 pm @ Oak Ridge (Rain Date: 6/23)
6/24 - Grade 6 Breakfast, 8:30AM
6/25 - Last Day (Half-Day) *Dismissal 11:45 AM

Ready to start thinking about the 2026-27 school year? See below:

9/1 - Welcome Back Night: Grades 3 & 4 (5-6 pm), Grades 5 & 6 (6-7 pm)
9/2 - First Day of School
9/4 - No School
9/7 - Labor Day
9/24 - Open House Grs. 5 & 6 (7-8 pm), Grs. 3 & 4 (5-6 pm)
10/29 - Oak Ridge Fun Run
 
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Thanks for reading!

Dr. Anna Dunphy, Principal
adunphy@sandwich.k12.ma.us

Dr. Mary Kate Stevens, Assistant Principal (Grades 4 & 5)
mstevens@sandwich.k12.ma.us

Mr. Matthew MacLean, Assistant Principal (Grades 3 & 6)
mmaclean@sandwich.k12.ma.us