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Dual Language Family Events

As part of our dual language transition planning, we hosted three family engagement events for PK-5 dual language families at Oak Terrace. Each event offered the same information and activities. They were scheduled on different days and times to make it easier for families to attend.

  • Saturday, February 7 at 10 a.m.
  • Thursday, February 19 at 6 p.m.
  • Monday, February 23 at 4:30 p.m.

Learn more about the dual language transition.

Photos from the Events

Activities and Opportunities

Around the school: explore and participate
Student volunteers will helped facilitate a scavenger hunt and gym activities.

  • Scavenger hunt: A schoolwide scavenger hunt that took families through spaces like the library and art room, plus a few classrooms.
  • Survey station: A spot for parents and guardians to complete the survey currently open to PreK-5 families.
  • Community tables and giveaways: Representatives from the Oak Terrace PTO, Red Oak PTO, and the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) were on hand with dual-language-themed giveaways and ways to connect.

Multi-purpose room: stations and conversations

  • Playground preview and feedback: Margaret Chaidez from Play Illinois, who is designing the Oak Terrace playground, shared early design concepts and invited questions and feedback.
  • Building needs and priorities: Leanne Meyer-Smith from Wight & Company, the architect leading the Oak Terrace gap analysis, had displays to help families understand the work and share input.
  • Ask a question: Dr. Monica Schroeder was available to answer questions and connect with families.

Gym: four activities for kids and families

We hope families enjoyed the events. We're grateful to those who helped organize and to the families who attended. The feedback gathered will help shape plans for Oak Terrace as we prepare it for the full transition in 2027-2028.