A School and Its Community


June 2018 was the last time we had a child who was enrolled at Oaklyn Public School.  However, on the 42nd day of 2022, there I was, outside the OPS Gym, checking kids in for an OMAYSC Gym Night.  And, on 2/11/2022, it made me really think about my Two for 2022 for tonight.... A School and Its Community.  43 kids came to the Gym Night, MOST of them above the 5th grade.  Meaning most of them USED to attend OPS but, as with me, have little connection to the school on a daily basis.  BUT, so many times I heard, "I miss this place."  And, frankly, I miss the place too when I am not volunteering in an activity that takes me there.  OPS is a foundational space for so many in our community, kids and more.  I feel lucky that my kids had that experience and, through them, so did I (and I still do since I cannot stop volunteering!) - GO HAWKS!

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