Oak Farm Montessori School
Community Memo - July 12, 2024
SUMMER IS HALFWAY GONE, SO SOAK IN EACH AND EVERY MOMENT!
Dates to Note: MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Thursday, August 15:
- Parent break out sessions: 4:30 - 5:00pm & 6:00 - 6:30pm @ all buildings *More info to follow
- Parent Orientation: 5:15pm @ Wellness Center
- OF Connect Event: 6:30 - 8:30pm @ Country Heritage Private Event Center. See below to RSVP
Friday, August 16:
School Picture Day: 8:00am - 11:00am @ Wellness Center *More info to follow
Whole School Parent/Student Classroom Visit: 9:00 - 10:30am @ all buildings
Monday, August 19:
First Day of School: Infant, Toddler, MS & HS (ALL students)
First Day of School: Primary and Lower Elementary returning students only
First Day of School: Upper Elementary 4th years and NEW to OFMS students only
Tuesday, August 20:
First Day of School: Lower Elementary 1st years and NEW to OFMS students only
Frist Day of School: Upper Elementary returning students begin
Wednesday, August 21:
First Day of School: Primary students NEW to OFMS Primary begin
NEED TO KNOW
One stop shopping
If you are a current parent, My Oak Farm is the first place you should go for all your questions!
Parent Connect Event
Join our Team!
Do you know someone who would like to make a difference daily in the lives of children? We are always looking for guest teachers as the new school year begins and we would love you to share this and our opening for an Assistant Director of Student Services with others!
Please send all interested applicants to our Human Resource Manager, Allena Knepper, at aknepper@oakfarmschool.com
*You can always find a list of open job positions on our website under: Our Team>Join Our Team
2024-2025 Opportunities
Assistant Director of Student Services
Guest Teacher (Substitute Teacher)
Library Resource
Did you know that Oak Farm Montessori has six decentralized libraries on campus? Not only does our school librarian, Alex Balle, work tirelessly to provide age appropriate books and resources to our students, but we have an extensive catalogue of Montessori and parent related materials (books, videos and audio tapes) available to our families as well. Simply visit our website under My Oak Farm and click on the Library link. Type in your keyword, book title, or author and you will be discover all that we have to offer!
SPORTS
Fall Sports have begun!
COACHES NEEDED:
As our Athletic Department continues to grow, we are in need of coaches for some of the sports. If you have interest, or would like to know more about what is available, please contact Donna Wolfe, Athletic Director, at dwolfe@oakfarmschool.com. All coaching positions are paid.
- Middle School Cross Country
- Middle School Basketball
- High School Track
Registration for fall sports will close on July 15th and practices begin on August 5th unless otherwise notified by coach. Register your athlete at https://oakfarm-in.finalforms.com/ or visit our Athletics page on the school website to learn more.
COMMUNITY
OFMTC Announces 2024-25 season!
Are you our "Friend" or "Follower"?
Did you realize that this wonderful weekly communication is not the only place you can find out about what's happening at OFMS? Be sure to check out our Facebook page and follow us on Instagram @ oakfarmmontessori to see fun pics around the ever growing campus and share the love by liking and following us!
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Carpool Anyone?
From time to time we have parents reach out who are looking to carpool; sometimes long-term, sometimes for a specific time frame, one-way, or round trip. Please reach out to Nikole if you would like to be added to our list.
Want to know more? Like us, Follow us or shoot us a message anytime!
Email: nalbright@oakfarmschool.com
Website: oakfarm.org
Location: 502 Lemper Road, Avilla, IN, United States
Phone: 260.897.4270
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakFarmMontessori/
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