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| Thank you for supporting Boosterthon! | |  Pledges due Friday, September 9
Thanks to everyone -- faculty and staff, students, sponsors, and parent volunteers and cheerleaders -- that helped to make this year's Boosterthon Fun Run such a huge success! A very special "thanks!" to Danielle Goselin for all of her hardwork on this fundraiser!
Please remember, all pledge money is due next Friday, September 9.
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| Information Meeting for Literary Guild | | | Attention 3rd-4th-5th grade parents!
Does your child like to read? Do you wish your child read more? Do you wish your child would read selections in other genres? Are you the Literary Guild volunteer for your class? Would you like to be one of the Literary Guild volunteers for your class? Do you want to know what Literary Guild is?
If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, please join us for a Literary Guild informational meeting in the Library, September 8, 8am. Learn how the program works and how to encourage your child.
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Safe Routes to School | | |
Walking Wednesdays Return!
Parents and students, get ready for the return of "Walking Wednesdays!" Starting on Wednesday, September 7th, through mid-November, students are encouraged to walk or bike to school every Wednesday. Join your neighbors and form your own "walking school bus." Walkers and bikers will receive small incentive awards as they arrive at school.
Let's all work together to make our neighborhood a
Safe Route To School!
Interested in learning more about Safe Routes to School? Come to our next taskforce meeting immediately following our first Walking Wednesday on September 7th at 7:45am in the library. We'd love to see you there! |
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Fifth Grade T-shirt Design Contest | | |
Attention 5th Grade Parents
Flyers were sent home in Friday's Communicator folder for the 5th grade T-shirt design contest. All 5th grade students are eligible to enter a design. Designs are due by next Wednesday, September 7. |
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Diversity is... | | |
Take time this holiday weekend to "reflect" on this year's theme.
More information about the PTA sponsored Reflections art competition is coming soon. This year's competition theme is "Diversity is...". Look out for a flyer coming soon! In addition, the rules and guidelines can be found at www.georgiapta.org/leadership-reflections.htmlContact Kathleen at marmarmom@gmail.com for further details. |
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Welcome (Back) GrandFriends Coffee | | |
September 19, 9am in the Cafeteria
Do you have a parent, grandparent, neighbor or friend that would like to volunteer at Oak Grove Elementary periodically in the classroom, in the library, making copies, tutoring, etc.? If so, we would love to meet them and embrace them for their time and support.
If you know of someone or would like to join, please contact Betsy Driskell (betsy.driskell@gmail.com) or Amie Meschi (amiemeschi@bellsouth.net). We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks! |
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School Board Ratifies Contract | | |
New School System Superintendent
Dr. Cheryl Atkinson will begin her service as DeKalb County School District Superintendent on September 15, 2011.
Click here to view the press release. |
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Strategic Planning for the School System | |  Participate in the strategic planning process for our school system.
It is vital that the school system hear your thoughts on the future direction of the school district
before the plan is developed.
Click here to view the flyer for the Sept. 20th meeting and other details. |
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Spirit Night at Moe's Southwest Grill | | |
This Wednesday, September 7,
Loehmann's Plaza location (2484 Briarcliff Rd.)
Feed the MOEment and support Oak Grove Elementary at Moe's first Spirit Night this coming Wednesday, September 7th. Present the Moe's spirit night flyer (inside your child's Communicator) to Moe's and Moe's will donate 10% of your sales to Oak Grove Elementary!
Questions? Contact michelhudson@hotmail.com. |
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Make a Difference 10 Cents at a Time... | | |
With BOX TOPS for EDUCATION
Earn cash for OGE every time you shop by clipping Box Tops for Education off of hundreds of products. OGE earns hundreds of dollars each year... 10 cents at a time. Submit Box tops throughout the year in the Box Tops receptacle located in the school lobby.
Questions? Contact michelhudson@hotmail.com. |
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Taylor Organics and CSA Program | | |
Taylor Organics provide beautiful and tasty fruits and vegetables for families at a reasonable price.
Taylor Organics has been Oak Grove Elementary's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program since last May. Members really enjoy Neil Taylor's superior produce. We even get some homemade organic jellies, jams, and ciders. Our kids experience new foods! Every week is an exciting adventure with what you are going to cook for your family. Neil also provides recipes on his blog and members share recipes too. We invite you to join this wonderful community program.
When: Tuesday evenings (year round). Pick up time will change when weather gets cooler.
Where: SPRIG Restaurant in the Oak Grove Village, 2860 LaVista Road, Decatur, GA 30033
Who: Any families living in our general neighborhood who want to enjoy fresh organic veggies, fruits, and more from a local farm. All local schools and communities are welcome to participate.
How: Go to http://taylorganic.blogspot.com to sign up.
Questions: Call Taylor Organics at 770-981-0827
Don't forget to mention that you are joining the OAK GROVE CSA.
---The Nutrition & Wellness Committee |
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OAK GROVE CREATIVE DRAMA CLUB
JOIN BRAND NEW CREATIVE DRAMA CLUB FOR K-4TH!
Due to increased demand for more DRAMA, we have added a new class which will meet on Thursdays from 3:45-4:35 beginning on September 15th. There still is limited room in this offering for the active and imaginative child who loves the land of make-believe and wants to explore acting, characters, costumes, improvisation, musical skits, fairy tales, puppetry and all aspects of performance. For registration, visit
www.dramachildren.com or contact Doris Seiden, Director at (678)557-1456
OAK GROVE KEYBOARD/PIANO CLUB
Keyboard/Piano Club for 2nd-5th graders still has a few spots left for kids who want to learn how to play the piano keyboard in a fun, social Suzuki-style program where they learn how to play by ear as well as using musical notation. Lots of other fun activities round out the program including singing, movement, listening and rhythm games, percussion, keyboard improvisation and an end-of-session recital. Meets on Tuesdays at 3:45 beginning on September 13th. To register visit www.familykeybooard.com or contact Doris Seiden, Director of Family Keyboard Classes, Inc. at 678-557-1456 |
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