Past Events
ANNUAL SCHOOL PICNIC- JUNE 4th
We had a fantastic all-school picnic on June 4th from 5:00 - 7:30 PM! Not only did we have our popular Tin Can Auction of amazing gifts but yummy food, 2 tattoo artists, a Kona Ice truck, games, book sale and the ever popular dunk tank! Thanks to everyone who volunteered and participated!
We had a fantastic all-school picnic on June 4th from 5:00 - 7:30 PM! Not only did we have our popular Tin Can Auction of amazing gifts but yummy food, 2 tattoo artists, a Kona Ice truck, games, book sale and the ever popular dunk tank! Thanks to everyone who volunteered and participated!
MUFFINS WITH MOM
The annual Muffins with Mom event was on Friday, May 8th. The event was before school from 7:40 - 8:20 AM Thanks to everyone who helped plan, set up, serve and clean up!
The annual Muffins with Mom event was on Friday, May 8th. The event was before school from 7:40 - 8:20 AM Thanks to everyone who helped plan, set up, serve and clean up!
OAK RIDGE FAMILY DAY AND FUNDRAISER WITH THE DETROIT TIGERS
Sunday, April 26th join us at the 1:00 PM game vs the Cleveland Indians! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a day at the ballpark with your family and the Oak Ridge community. Tickets are $25 per person in the Upper Box Infield. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Oak Ridge School Senate. See a copy of the flyer here and get your registration with a check payable to Oak Ridge Elementary back by Friday, March 20th.
Sunday, April 26th join us at the 1:00 PM game vs the Cleveland Indians! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a day at the ballpark with your family and the Oak Ridge community. Tickets are $25 per person in the Upper Box Infield. A portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Oak Ridge School Senate. See a copy of the flyer here and get your registration with a check payable to Oak Ridge Elementary back by Friday, March 20th.
EARTH WEEK - APRIL 20th - 24th
Join us in celebrating Earth Week. See the schedule of activities below to help keep our planet healthy!
Monday 4/20 – Have an UNPLUGGED NIGHT by turning off your TV and Electronics!!
Tuesday 4/21 – Pack a Waste-Free Lunch
Wednesday 4/22 – Wear Green or Blue to school to celebrate Earth Day
Thursday 4/23 – Check out the new Bulletin Board in the Great Room
Friday 4/24 – Turn in Earth Day Artwork in the collection box outside of the office (ALL ARTWORK WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE GREAT ROOM)
Join us in celebrating Earth Week. See the schedule of activities below to help keep our planet healthy!
Monday 4/20 – Have an UNPLUGGED NIGHT by turning off your TV and Electronics!!
Tuesday 4/21 – Pack a Waste-Free Lunch
Wednesday 4/22 – Wear Green or Blue to school to celebrate Earth Day
Thursday 4/23 – Check out the new Bulletin Board in the Great Room
Friday 4/24 – Turn in Earth Day Artwork in the collection box outside of the office (ALL ARTWORK WILL BE DISPLAYED IN THE GREAT ROOM)
DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE
The annual Daddy - Daughter Dance at Oak Ridge was on Friday, April 17th from 7:00- 9:00 PM. Its was $10 per couple and additional Oak Ridge kids are free. Attendeees dressed in their favorite decade attire! See full details and the registration form here. Thanks to all the volunteers!
The annual Daddy - Daughter Dance at Oak Ridge was on Friday, April 17th from 7:00- 9:00 PM. Its was $10 per couple and additional Oak Ridge kids are free. Attendeees dressed in their favorite decade attire! See full details and the registration form here. Thanks to all the volunteers!
MOTHER & SON BOWLING
Mother Son Bowling (grandma's and aunts too)! Enjoy Pizza and Pop while Rocking and Rolling at Bowl One Lanes on March 20th at 1:00pm. Price will include bowling, shoes, pizza, and pop while having a good time with Mom! Mother Son Team Shirt Contest and Prizes.
Mother Son Bowling (grandma's and aunts too)! Enjoy Pizza and Pop while Rocking and Rolling at Bowl One Lanes on March 20th at 1:00pm. Price will include bowling, shoes, pizza, and pop while having a good time with Mom! Mother Son Team Shirt Contest and Prizes.
AUTHOR VISIT
We had Rhonda Gowler Greene, Author coming to visit our school on March 3rd for Reading Month! Some of her more popular books are “Santa’s Stuck” and “No Pirates Allowed!" She sold books ahead of time that she signed for readers.
We had Rhonda Gowler Greene, Author coming to visit our school on March 3rd for Reading Month! Some of her more popular books are “Santa’s Stuck” and “No Pirates Allowed!" She sold books ahead of time that she signed for readers.
UNPLUGGED WEEK: MARCH 2-6
What a fun week of evening events including Skate World, Kids in the Kitchen and more! Check out the flyer here for a full schedule of events and volunteer to help out next year!
What a fun week of evening events including Skate World, Kids in the Kitchen and more! Check out the flyer here for a full schedule of events and volunteer to help out next year!
PENNIES FOR PRESERVATION
Make your loose change count! During Unplugged Week, vote for the endangered or threatened animal species you want Oak Ridge to adopt this year. The Oak Ridge Student Council has chosen three endangered species, and students can vote for their favorite animal by donating change next week during lunch and evening events at the school. Donation buckets are located in the Great Room. Oak Ridge will adopt the species that receives the most money when the week is over. This is a Green Team sponsored event that counts as a point toward our Green Schools Certification!
Make your loose change count! During Unplugged Week, vote for the endangered or threatened animal species you want Oak Ridge to adopt this year. The Oak Ridge Student Council has chosen three endangered species, and students can vote for their favorite animal by donating change next week during lunch and evening events at the school. Donation buckets are located in the Great Room. Oak Ridge will adopt the species that receives the most money when the week is over. This is a Green Team sponsored event that counts as a point toward our Green Schools Certification!
IT'S PARTY TIME - POLAR BEAR STYLE!
Oak Ridge’s Annual Polar Bear Dance was a great success! Thanks to all for this amazing PTA-sponsored event is scheduled held on Friday, February 6th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Volunteers helped with set-up, clean-up, donations, and beverage and food tables.
Oak Ridge’s Annual Polar Bear Dance was a great success! Thanks to all for this amazing PTA-sponsored event is scheduled held on Friday, February 6th from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. Volunteers helped with set-up, clean-up, donations, and beverage and food tables.
HOLIDAY SHOP AND BAKE SALE
Shop: This year's Holiday Shop took place after school on Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th. It was a great place for the whole family to purchase gifts at kid-friendly prices. If you'd like to help with this fun event next year please contact Lisa Hanes. The shop featured local crafters, vendor gifts and the Scholastic Book Sale.
Bake Sale: The PTA also had a bake sale table for both nights of our Holiday Shop. Our student senate worked the tables and we donated 50% of the money raised to them.
Shop: This year's Holiday Shop took place after school on Thursday, December 11th and Friday, December 12th. It was a great place for the whole family to purchase gifts at kid-friendly prices. If you'd like to help with this fun event next year please contact Lisa Hanes. The shop featured local crafters, vendor gifts and the Scholastic Book Sale.
Bake Sale: The PTA also had a bake sale table for both nights of our Holiday Shop. Our student senate worked the tables and we donated 50% of the money raised to them.
SKATE WORLD
The most recent Skate World of Troy was on Wednesday, January 21st from 6:15-8:15 PM. Address is 2825 E. Maple, Troy, MI (248) 689-4100. Cost: $5.00 per skater (pay at door). Skate rental not included. Questions? Contact Dennis.
The most recent Skate World of Troy was on Wednesday, January 21st from 6:15-8:15 PM. Address is 2825 E. Maple, Troy, MI (248) 689-4100. Cost: $5.00 per skater (pay at door). Skate rental not included. Questions? Contact Dennis.
MATH & SCIENCE WEEK Thanks to all the volunteers who made the night a great time Monday, January 26th - Friday, January 30th. We spent the whole week noticing and discussing Math and Science! See the flyer for full details and examples but here are the highlights:
Monday: Wear Clothes with NUMBERS on them
Tuesday: Wear clothes that display SYMMETRICAL PATTERNS
Wednesday: Wear clothes with geometric SHAPES
Thursday: Wear clothes with ANIMALS on them and join us for a fun and hands-on MATH AND SCIENCE NIGHT 5:30-7:30 PM
Friday: Wear clothes with LINES and ANGLES
Monday: Wear Clothes with NUMBERS on them
Tuesday: Wear clothes that display SYMMETRICAL PATTERNS
Wednesday: Wear clothes with geometric SHAPES
Thursday: Wear clothes with ANIMALS on them and join us for a fun and hands-on MATH AND SCIENCE NIGHT 5:30-7:30 PM
Friday: Wear clothes with LINES and ANGLES
SHOES FOR THE SEASON
Starting Tuesday, December 2nd the PTA Green Team sponsored our Shoes of the Season event. They collected gently used shoes and boots of any size for local in-need families. Donations were accepted through Thursday, December 20th in the box outside of the office.
Starting Tuesday, December 2nd the PTA Green Team sponsored our Shoes of the Season event. They collected gently used shoes and boots of any size for local in-need families. Donations were accepted through Thursday, December 20th in the box outside of the office.