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BEAUTY OF THE FARM
I thought I would share some pictures of our beloved farm with you. Many of our students are missing this Ohlone treasure. Iris, Elke, S'mores, and King miss them right back. The chickens are on the fence (literally) and the ...
Connection and Gratitude
I wanted to take this moment to share my gratitude for our Ohlone community. During this time of challenge, we have come together to create incredible moments for students both in and outside of school. These moments have been ...
Hello Ohlone Families!
There is a lot happening! Ohlone is BUSY :).
Our teachers have been engaging students with read-alouds about impactful Black Americans and movements through our history. Students are learning about perspective (e.g. Who is telling this story?) and ...
Hello Ohlone Families!
I hope you are well and staying healthy.
Ohlone is buzzing with literary excitement! We have had some amazing author reads that elementary students across the district were able to join. Our very own Ohlone parent, Joanna Ho read her beautiful book Eyes That Kiss ...
Hello Ohlone Families!
I hope you are all well. Today, I find myself feeling particularly grateful for our Ohlone staff, students, and parent community. In the face of uncertainty, unrest, and change, it is of great comfort and honor to call Ohlone ...
Wishing You Well in the New Year
It has been good to be back with your children. They define joy and are a sparkling reminder of the big picture. Thank you for sharing them with us each day.
Our staff was deeply engaged in an antiracism professional ...
Happy Winter Break!
This time of challenge and being apart has illustrated the strength of the Ohlone community. Talk about leading by example! Our core values and Goals of an Ohlone Education stand tall in the face of adversity. Take a look, talk to your kids, and see how we're doing ...
Hello, Ohlone Families,
What is THAT, you ask? Well, it's a funny little piece of a bell pepper that my son breathed life into with a Sharpie. I put it in the perfect Italian parsley palace. It is the silly little things that keep us going. Thank goodness we have ...
I hope that your November break was restful in just the way you needed it to be. While I was unable to spend Thanksgiving in-person with my older son and mother, I still made all of our favorites and brought them dinner via ...
COLLABORATION
The passionate and collaborative work of our students is something to witness. This evening, I met with our Student Council and Ohlone Times via Zoom. Student government and the press? It doesn't get much better! ...
Dear Ohlone Families and Staff,
Part of keeping our Ohlone community safe includes making choices that protect our stable cohorts of students, teachers, and instructional aides. At school, our staff is committed to following county guidelines and have ...
HELLO, OHLONE FAMILIES,
I would like to take this moment to thank Ohlone farm manager, Marieluise. Year after year, Marieluise provides a safe and loving home for our animals. She has taken care of Prince for the past 15 1/2 years. Her care for his ...
We have one last transition as 4/5 students join their new classroom communities for in-person and full distance learning. It has been quite the emotional rollercoaster. The reason is a good one. We have formed strong ...
HUSTLE AND BUSTLE
The addition of our 2/3 students this week has only increased the joyful energy on campus. Add on pirates, Harry Potter, hamburgers, butterflies, and ghosts, and it doesn't get much better! Our modified version of ...
TRADITIONS
This has always been my favorite time of the year. The warm and cozy thoughts and feelings of fall and winter have always put me in my happy place. Without a doubt, this year is different. This is a time of transition and ...
WEEK ONE WITH K/1
Our first week on campus with K/1 brought joy and happiness. There were new routines to learn, and our teachers have done a phenomenal job with helping students learn and play safely in our new landscape. This ...
ONE YEAR AGO...
Swiping through my October photos, I was reminded of our school's democratic process of collecting ideas and finding joy in naming two baby goats. The Goat Vote was the highlight of the month as we welcomed King and ...
Always Ohlone
This is an emotional time. The stakes are high. We love Ohlone. This is not an easy decision. Please remember that you are part of the Ohlone family, no matter which path you choose. You are ours! As an Ohlone family, you ...
Hello, Ohlone Families!
I hope you are well. We have been busy with reopening preparations and planning to ensure a safe and joyful return to Ohlone. I am working on an Ohlone-specific plan that I will share once the district reopening plan has been ...
Changes
The orange sky has certainly cast an unusual vibe on the day. I am hopeful that our earth will find some relief soon and that people are safe. I feel gratitude for our firefighters and frontline workers who support the health and well-being of others. ...