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Our Classes

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At The Oak Grove School, children learn through fun and discovery! We provide an educational experience rich in Christian values. We will nurture your child's social-emotional skills, and with love and encouragement, we plant the seeds for excitement of lifelong learning.

Prayer and Praise Time: All children attend this with our pastor twice each month.

 

Lunch Bunch:

  • Available for children in the 2-year-old through PreK classes.
     

  • Extends the day until 1:00 
     

  • Daily fee of $8/child; siblings of Kindergarten students pay a reduced rate of $4
     

  • Parents provide the food    

Happy Turtle

The Darling Ducks & The Tiny Turtles

Ages 2-3 (2 years old by September 30)

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Janelle Sisk

Darling Ducks

Lead Teacher

Christine Brady

Darling Ducks

Asst. Teacher

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Sarah Scholander

Tiny Turtles

Lead Teacher

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​Amy Whitehurst

Tiny Turtles

Asst. Teacher

The Oak Grove School is such a special place and the environment they have created there is so warm and welcoming. I have been a teacher for many years and I have never experienced anything so amazing as this school as a parent or a teacher. From the minute I toured I could feel something different at The Oak Grove School. I quickly enrolled my son Patrick in the frogs class. The year he attended frogs I worked as a substitute. Throughout the year  I had the pleasure of being called for just about every room in the school, and even helped out sometimes in the office. I was blown away by the incredible community they have. Each and every teacher truly cares and takes time to meet the needs of every student. The entire staff is warm, nurturing, and supportive! When a full time spot became available I was so thrilled to jump to the opportunity. I love teaching in the Monkeys class and being a part of such an incredible team. It is an amazing place to learn and work! My son is thriving and received attention and care he would not have gotten at any other school! I would truly recommend this school to anyone! The environment is unmatched, the academic curriculum is wonderful, and the staff truly cares. This is a family, a close knit community where students learn, play, grow, and thrive! 

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-Ms. Elizabeth

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  • Two-day classes: Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs

  • Three-day class: Mon/Wed/Fri

  • Five-day class: Mon-Fri

 

Our 2-year-olds are developing a sense of self-awareness as they learn to separate from their parents and share with their friends. Our teachers have a sweet, loving manner as they encourage our little ones to try new things and build a little community in the classroom.

 

Children do not have to be potty-trained.

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The Lovely Llamas, The Awesome Owls & The Smiling Squirrels

Ages 3-4 (3 years old by September 30)

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Cheri Fedele
Lovely Llamas
Lead Teacher

Debbie Burrell

Lovely Llamas

Asst. Teacher

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Tanya Cole
Awesome
Owls

Lead Teacher & Art Teacher

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Leslie Jansen
Awesome
Owls

Asst. Teacher (MWF)

Angie McGouldrick
Awesome
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Asst. Teacher (T/TH) & Afternoon Enrichment Teacher

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Amy McCarty
Smiling Squirrels

Lead Teacher & S.T.E.M. Teacher

Tori Trimmer
Smiling Squirrels

Asst. Teacher

  • Two-day class: Tues/Thurs

  • Three-day class: Mon/Wed/Fri

  • Five-day class: Mon-Fri

 

Our 3-year-old classes are mastering self-help skills and lengthening their attention spans in group settings.  There is an hour each morning devoted to experimentation and discovery play.  During this time, the teacher use the opportunity to challenge the children in their thinking and reasoning skills. 

 

Fine motor development plays a major role in the 3’s as we prepare those little fingers for writing!

 

Children must be fully potty trained.

 

The Happy Hedgehogs & The Radiant Raccoons

Ages 4-5 (4 years old by September 30)

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Heather Harms

Happy Hedgehogs

Lead Teacher

Jessica Ingersoll

Happy Hedgehogs

Asst. Teacher

Jessica Loughner

Radiant Raccoons

Lead Teacher & Librarian

Mary Hemsley

Radiant Raccoons

Asst. Teacher

  • Three-day class (Raccoons): Mon/Wed/Fri

  • Five-day class (Hedgehogs): Mon-Fri

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Get set for your 4-year-old to develop the necessary skills in kindergarten preparation. The program features writing, language and literacy, and math lessons that incorporate activities to foster success. Centers are introduced in the 4-year-old classes, both independent and teacher-directed.

 

The one hour of discovery play may include blocks, painting, dramatic play, sand and water play.

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The Fantastic Frogs

Ages 4-5 (5 years old by March 1 of PreK year)

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Rochelle Hoffman

Fantastic Frogs

Lead Teacher & Afternoon Enrichment Teacher

Krystal Gordon

Fantastic Frogs

Asst. Teacher

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  • Five-day class: Mon-Fri

 

PreK is designed for older 4’s and young 5’s.  The Fantastic Frogs feature Big Day for PreK, a comprehensive curriculum that embraces children’s natural curiosity and builds the foundation for success in school and life. 

 

Children thrive with the language and vocabulary focus, as well as experimentation in science and math.

The Outstanding Otters & The Friendly Foxes (Kindergarten)

Ages 5-6 (5 years old by September 30)

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Melissa Horner

Outstanding Otters

Lead Teacher

Abigail Goedecke

Outstanding Otters

Asst. Teacher

Marcie Welker

Friendly Foxes

Lead Teacher

Amber Wimmer

Friendly Foxes

Asst. Teacher

 

Five-day class: Mon-Fri
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

 

A rich scholastic curriculum, designed to meet the State of Virginia Standards of Learning, is the focus of our Kindergarten. The class size of 16 students provides an excellent opportunity for each child to learn through small group and individual instruction.

 

There is a full-time assistant teacher to further support and meet student needs. Our goal is to prepare our students to be confident, independent and ready to take on the world as they enter first grade!

Elementary Grades

Ages 6-9 (by September 30)

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Kristina Hileman

Courageous Cardinals

First Grade

Teacher

Kayla Montague

Brave Bluejays

Second Grade

Teacher

Erin St. Hilaire

Soaring Sparrows

Third Grade

Teacher

Valyn Bishop

Elementary Grade

Asst. Teacher

 

Five-day class: Mon-Fri
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Elementary grades are carefully designed to align with national standards and learning objectives, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for future success. It covers a wide range of subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and more, allowing students to develop a strong foundation in multiple disciplines.  

 

Electives play a crucial role in nurturing students' individual talents and passions outside of the core curriculum. The following electives will be part of the program: Art, Foreign Language, Library, Music, STEM, and Biblical Guidance.

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Melissa Oderman

Music Teacher

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Natalie Cook

Faith & Life Teacher

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Sarah Spicher

P.E. & Afternoon Enrichment Teacher

Lunch Bunch
2-year-olds
Kindergarten
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