I have taught preschool for over a decade at this point, and I have signed many copies of Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, The Places You'll...
And just like that, school is back in session for so many families! While the last four months seemed like an eternity, the summertime...
I need to begin by saying no, I don't think my child is perfect. He's four years old and he has good days and...
I went to my first official school meeting this month in preparation for sending our soon-to-be 5-year-old off to Kindergarten in August. The introductory information meeting...
Whether it is Back-to-School time, the influx and variety of illnesses in February, or the never-ending month of May, your child’s teacher is spending...
We did it--we survived our first school year of kindergarten, and dare I say, we thrived?! I don't mean that I thrived in the...
Angela Gray, who serves as the Chief Enrollment Officer with The Oaks Academy, originally started out as a parent to an enrolled student. She...
From someone who grew up trying to be in every club, sports team, and extracurricular activity I could possibly get involved with as a...
A Day Like Today
Today, we probably took our last errand day to Hobby Lobby (Hobby Wobby) with Grams, followed by lunch at Portillo’s to...
As a parent, I want to know how I can best promote my child's academic success. As a teacher, I am a lot better...
Seriously, a school year for the history books. From a parent’s perspective of sending their young child into a building with 700+ other people...
As my son completed his kindergarten year, I began to reflect on the school year. Overall, the school experience was positive for our son...
I am no longer the mother of young children – my “babies” are in fifth grade, I have a middle schooler, two high schoolers...
Is your family interested in The Orchard School? Would you like to learn more about Progressive education and what the school can offer your...

























