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One of the vivid memories I have from childhood was of me snuggled next to my mom as she read me a bedtime story. After all these years, I still hear that soft voice and imagine her finger sliding across each word on the page. It didn’t matter what she was reading – I was…
Summer Reading Loss
For over a century, scholars have recognized that summer vacation is a period when students’ rate of academic development declines relative to the school year. If not actively reading, writing, children lose academic skills during the summer months. Statistics show students generally lose about 2 months of reading achievement. During the summer months, all children…
Communicating with parents in real time!
We have partnered with Brightwheel which is an app that delivers your child’s day in real time. The app updates live with photos, activities, meal time, nap time, special events, and more! You can see how and what your children are doing all throughout the day in great detail. With this new tool you will…
ABCs of Safe Sleep for Babies
By Kathryn Sibley Horton If you have a new baby, or are expecting one soon, one of the most important issues you’ll be dealing with is sleep. Babies sleep a lot, but not always when you wish they would. Feedings, diaper changes, and needing comfort can happen anytime, day or night, and whether it’s your first…
Teacher in Service Day
Teacher in service day is all about getting prepared so that we can do our best to teach your precious children. We are so excited about the new curriculum and just know that all of our families will love it as much as we do! Here is a glimpse at our hard working/training teachers in…
Closed for Labor Day
This is a friendly reminder that Oak Brook School Allen will be CLOSED on Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day!