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Testing Schedule
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CogAT dates are Oct. 3, 5 and 6 for 1st, 3rd, and 5th graders.
ITBS dates are:
1st Grade - Oct. 24, 25,26, 27, and 31, Nov. 1, 2.
3rd and 5th - Oct. 24, 25,26, 27, and 31, Nov. 1
No DEAR reading will take place on testing days.
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Lost and Found | | |
Please take a moment to check the "Lost and Found" area for any items you are missing. (Located accross the hall from the Principal's office).
All unclaimed items will be donated on Weds. Oct. 6th by 8:30am. |
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Spirit Night at Moe's Southwest Grill | | |
This Wednesday, October 5
Loehmann's Plaza location (2484 Briarcliff Rd.)
Feed the MOEment and support Oak Grove Elementary at Moe's Spirit Night this coming Wednesday, October 5th. 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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The Wheels on the Bus... | | |
National Bus Driver Appreciation Day is October 17
Show your bus driver that you appreciate them on October 17th. Any gesture of appreciation for the drivers is welcomed with a huge "thank you." |
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Yard Sale Benefits Lakeside Dugout Club | | |
October 1st at Lakeside High, 9am-2pm
The Lakeside Dugout Club is sponsoring a Yard Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, October 1 9am - 2pm at Lakeside High School. There'll be furniture, clothes/shoes, books/DVDs/CDs, housewares, linens, sporting goods, tools, electronics, toys/games, garden items, and much, much, more.
Come by and pick up some fantastic bargains!
Do you have items to donate? Furniture, sporting goods, clothing, shoes, books, household items, tools, plants, DVDs, CDs, linens, small appliances and just about anything else you can think of!
- Please put all clothing on hangers
- Donations are tax deductible
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Reflections Art Program Deadline
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Deadline is this Monday, October 3rd, 7:45am
Do you love to draw, write stories, take photos, dance, make videos, or compose music? The Reflections art program gives students an opportunity to express their talents in several mediums. This year's theme is "Diversity." Reflections guidelines and forms are available on the Georgia PTA website:
http://www.georgiapta.org/leadership-reflections.html.
Entries are due by October 3rd at 7:45.am and should be turned in at the library. Contact Kathleen at marmarmom@gmail.com with questions, or if you have not submitted your name as a volunteer.
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International Walk to School Day | | |
Gather your neighbors and walk together
to make it a fun event.
Students and parents, please plan to walk to school on Wednesday for International Walk to School Day.
Let's make this the biggest walking/biking turnout to date! Jeff Rader, Dekalb County Commissioner, will be joining us for this important event as well as OneDeKalb Director Bettye Davis, who will attend on behalf of CEO Burrell Ellis. Also,Officer Obester and several other members of Dekalb County police will be on hand to keep us safe.
For inspiration, go by the PTA bulletin board just outside the cafeteria and see the photos of the Walking School Bus competition from last spring.
Parents, please join us afterwards for a breakfast on the front lawn! We'll see you next Wednesday! |
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Want to be a Math Superstar? | | |
Session One is Ready
We are ready to kick off another great year of Math Superstars. Session One is ready to be downloaded off our GoogleDocs page. The first deadline is October 13th. Information about the program as well as all the necessary instructions for worksheet retrieval have been posted on the Clubs and Committees section of the PTA website.
 Thank you parents for all your support of Math Superstars. We're looking forward to another successful year. Good Luck Math Eagles!
Please contact Gloria Kim at lovetobake@comcast.net with any questions. |
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School Pictures | | |
Smile! October 12-13
Angie Whitaker and Joe Carson will be at Oak Grove to take your child's picture on October 12th and 13th. Mark the date on your calendar so your child will be ready to smile!
 Oct. 12th: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, & 5th gradesOct. 13th: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades
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Book Donations Needed | | |
for Fall Festival sale!
The 5th Grade students are collecting used or new children's books to sell at the Fall Festival. If you have any children's books you would like to donate, leave them in the boxes marked on the stage beginning on Monday.
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First Fountain Award Presented
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Presented to Monty Fountain
State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge presented the first Fountain Award to Monty Fountain, a teacher and coach who helped Superintendent Barge and countless others write a better story for themselves. On September 28th at an assembly at Alexander High School in Douglas County, where Mr. Fountain still teaches, Superintendent Barge surprised Mr. Fountain with this new award that was created to recognize teachers who have had a tremendous impact on the education and lives of others.
"Monty Fountain taught me that the road to success would be paved with persistence, hard work and a strong work ethic," said Superintendent Barge. "One of the first things I wanted to do after being elected last year was name an award after Mr. Fountain and give others the opportunity to nominate teachers who helped shape their lives for the better."
Nominate a Teacher
Once each quarter, one teacher will be selected for this award. The public is invited to nominate a teacher who had a profound impact on someone's educational career. Nomination forms can be requested by emailing Keisha Ford-Jenrette at kford@gadoe.org or by clicking here.
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Lend Your Voice to
DeKalb County School System's Future | | |
Participate in a Parent Roundtable
The DeKalb County School System is inviting all parents to participate in one of the Superintendent's parent roundtable discussions. These meetings are a part of the overall objective of the Superintendent's Ninety-Day Entry Plan which will be to listen, learn, and lead. The schedule listed on the DeKalb Schools website can assist all parents within the five district regions in deciding which meeting to attend. |
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Taylor Organics and CSA Program
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Taylor Organics provides beautiful and tasty fruits and vegetables at a reasonable price.
Taylor Organics has been Oak Grove Elementary's Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program since last May.
When: Tuesday evenings (year round). Pick-up time changes when weather gets cooler.
Where: SPRIG Restaurant in the Oak Grove Village, 2860 LaVista Road, Decatur, GA 30033
Who: Neighborhood families from all local schools and communities.
How: Sign-up at http://taylorganic.blogspot.com
Questions: Taylor Organics at 770-981-0827
Remember to mention that you're joining the OAK GROVE CSA.
---The Nutrition & Wellness Committee.
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