Head of School Blog

Digital health and wellness for your child

October 14, 2022

Oak Meadow School is launching a new, comprehensive, multi-year program around the important topic of digital health and wellness for our students. This fall, we are taking the important first…

Jay ScheurleOctober 14, 2022

Parents discover the differentiators of an Oak Meadow education

October 7, 2022

Last night, a large group of Lower Elementary parents assembled in the classrooms as part of our Curriculum Overview events. In-person events are returning to the calendar and it’s wonderful…

Jay ScheurleOctober 7, 2022

Participating in community deepens individual growth

September 30, 2022

Middle School students are now in charge of running the Monday Morning Meetings This school year, Middle School students have taken over the responsibilities of running the Monday Morning Meetings,…

Jay ScheurleSeptember 30, 2022

Making the “classroom charter” a living document

September 23, 2022

Students are engaged in a dynamic conversation with their teacher, as they sit in a circle during the classroom morning meeting. They are eager to jump into the conversation. Hands…

Jay ScheurleSeptember 23, 2022

Creating a positive school climate

September 16, 2022

In classrooms across the school this week, students met with teachers to talk about creating their “Classroom Charter.” The Charter is a tool used schoolwide developed by The Yale Center…

Jay ScheurleSeptember 16, 2022

Building Community Improves Student Learning

September 9, 2022

It’s been a wonderful first week of school! As I visited classrooms across the school, I observed students welcoming those who are new to the school, getting reacquainted with friends…

Jay ScheurleSeptember 9, 2022

Oak Meadow Students Are Demonstrating Amazing Skills

June 10, 2022

8th Grade Graduation Comments 2022 It’s your big day, 8th graders, and I’m so happy to be able to share it with you, and to share a few words with…

Jay ScheurleJune 10, 2022

Healthy student conversations about “mask optional”

March 17, 2022

I had the opportunity to sit with a group of students last week who were talking about the school’s shift to being “mask optional” starting April 4th. One of the…

Jay ScheurleMarch 17, 2022

Students explore peace and justice following Ukraine invasion

March 11, 2022

The horrific events occurring in Ukraine are weighing heavily on the hearts and minds of many of our students, just as they are for teachers and parents. This week I…

Jay ScheurleMarch 11, 2022

Elementary students explore the relevance of the scientific method

December 10, 2021

While walking in the woods with your child, have you ever wondered how many different kinds of trees exist in a particular forest? Has your child wondered about the kinds…

Jay ScheurleDecember 10, 2021