Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
Is there an opportunity for a snack since the morning is so long?
Yes! Second grade is the last grade to eat lunch! Students in Room 1 will have snack at 10:15 before P.E. Please send a healthy snack and a bottle of water daily. The children are welcome to keep their water bottles on their desk throughout the day!Back to Top
Quest is a school-wide enrichment hour held on Tuesdays. There will be three 6 week sessions held throughout the year. Quest is an opportunity for our children to study in depth, a topic that interests them. The children will switch classrooms and join students and teachers from across grade levels who share their interest. Drama, book club, aeronautical design, math games, 3-D drawing, art, yoga, forensics, dance, knitting, Japanese, and mysteries are just a few of the many choices available!Back to Top
How do we handle the loss felt moving from our home school to O.D.C.?
There is always a transition time for children in any change in their lives. It is how we as adults model our reaction to change that will greatly affect their adjustment to their new school. Listen to their concerns. Give them time to work through the change. Children are resilient! Don't think of your change in schools as a loss! It is a gain! You now have two schools and will have friends all over the city! Keep them active in your home school community and encourage socialization with their new O.D.C. friends. My classroom is built on friendship, respect, and care for each other. My immediate concern at the beginning of each year is a smooth social transition into their new school environment.Back to Top