Welcome to Pacific Oaks Children’s School
Every young child needs a strong foundation to build upon and grow with—not just in the classroom but everywhere a child finds community. A small group of families opened Pacific Oaks Children’s School 75 years ago, and while the world around it has changed greatly, the importance of community has remained. Together, we provide for each other, help when we can, and lay the groundwork for a better tomorrow through our words, our actions, and the education we provide.
Founded on the principles of social justice and inclusion, we are known for our pioneering accomplishments in the areas of anti-bias education, emergent curriculum, and peaceful conflict resolution. Our approach is to be responsive to the needs, interests, and evolving abilities of the children who join us and the families who make up our ever-expanding community.
Our educational pedagogy focuses on foundational skills that support learning at every stage of life, including:
- Social skill development
- Thinking skills (inquiry, critical, creative, and problem solving)
- Language skills (listening and speaking)
- Creative self-expression
Upcoming Dates
FALL 2024
Monday, August 26 – first day of Fall 2024 Term for teachers (in-service trainings/yard preparations all week)
Monday, September 2 – Labor Day Holiday
Tuesday, September 3 – first day of Fall 2024 Term for students
Tuesday, September 10 – Back to School Night
Thursday, September 12 – Back to School Night
Saturday, October 19 – Barn Raising
Friday, October 25 – In-service (no students, only teachers/staff on campus)
Saturday, November 2 – Fall Festival
Monday, November 11 – Veteran’s Day holiday
Wednesday, November 27 to Friday, November 29 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, December 17 – last day of Fall Term 2024 for students
Friday, December 20 – last day of Fall Term 2024 for teachers
SPRING 2025
Monday, January 6 – first day of Spring Term 2025 for teachers
Tuesday, January 7 – first day of Spring Term 2025 for students
Monday, January 20 – MLK Holiday
Monday, February 17 – President’s Day Holiday
Friday, March 14 – In-service (no students, only teachers/staff on campus)
Monday, March 31 to Friday, April 4 – Spring Break
Monday, May 26 – Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, June 17 – last day of Spring Term 2025 for students
Friday, June 20 – last day of Spring Term 2025 for teachers
