 Maddio's and Menchie's Spirit Night
5 - 8 pm this Wednesday
Enjoy a night out of the kitchen while benefiting OGE! Enjoy Maddio's pizza for dinner then stroll next door for a yummy yogurt dessert at Menchie's. Maddio's and Menchie's will contribute 10% of your sales to OGE! Located at 3027 N. Druid Hills Rd. in the Toco Hills Shopping Center.
Our guest pizza maker will be our second grader teacher, Mrs. Bolsen!
Spirit night at Maddio's and Menchie's is EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
Questions? Contact michelhudson@hotmail.com. |
Safe Routes to School We've had a great turn-out for first semester including 223 walkers this past Wednesday. Even though the Walking Wednesdays are over for this semester, please continue to walk or bike to school - it's a great way to start the day!
The parent survey that you filled out earlier this year has been submitted to the National Safe Routes to School program and we will put a summary of the results in the newsletter as soon as we get them.
There are already several events in the works for the Spring, including a classroom challenge and another walking school bus neighborhood competition on Georgia Walk to School Day. Look for more details after the holidays. |
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Advertising Opportunities
Advertise your small business in our newsletter!
E-mail Amy Busch by clicking here
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Car Safety Reminder
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Avoid a ticket. Obey all parking signs and traffic laws when visiting Oak Grove Elementary.
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To the Book Fair and Beyond!
Open During Thanksgiving School Lunches!!
Book Fair Nov. 14-18
Mon.- Thurs: 7:30am-3:30pm
Family Night Tues. Only: 5:00pm-7:30pm
Friday: 7:30am - 9:00am |
Reflections Art Winners Announcement (Part 2)
Congratulations to the following students for their winning submissions to the REFLECTIONS Art contest! The student participation was outstanding this year and we are so proud of all the budding Oak Grove artists!
Below are the winners in Music Composition, Photography, Film, and Original Dance. The first and second place winners from each grade are on their way to the county level, good luck and thanks to all for your enthusiastic support of this important program! Devin B. - film Cody N. - photography Roni W. - dance Andrea K. - photography Hadley N. - dance Neel T. - photography Rachael D. - dance Hayes F. - photography Patrick S. - music Molly M. - photography Mallory S. - photography |
Fall Work Day - THIS SATURDAY The Building & Grounds committee will be having our fall work day on Saturday, November 12th, from 9am to noon. Our plan is to work on general "clean up" of the grounds in the front of the school and along Oak Grove Rd. PLUS a clean up of the nature trail and the blacktop basketball/play court. We'll have hot coffee, water and doughnuts as an incentive!!
 If you are planning to come, we could use the following equipment/help:
Weed eaters......Edgers......Pruning shears
Leaf/yard blowers.....Rakes
Thanks in advance for volunteering to make our school look great!
If you have any questions, please contact
Mark Richardson at mark.richardson85@gmail.com.
- Mark Richardson and Gust Xides
(Co-Chairs, Building and Grounds Committee) |
Foundation's Capital Drive Continues Wow! The first week of The Oak Grove Foundation's Capital Campaign is complete and we are off to an awesome start. If you have not made your donation yet, you have until Dec. 2nd. Only you and your family can decide the amount of your donation, but rest assured that EVERY donation dollar makes a real impact on our children's education here at Oak Grove.
Over the past year, OGF funded and facilitated a Strategic Plan for Oak Grove Elementary. An immediate impact of the plan is that the implementation of foreign language instruction is being investigated. Look for more information from Dr. Neely toward the end of the year.
The OGF is also funding the position of Instructional Technology Coach to assist our teachers in bringing technology instruction to a new level at Oak Grove.Your monetary support will allow the plan to continue to be implemented as governed by our School Council.
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Oak Grove at the Kid Chess Fall 2011 Open Tournament On October 23rd over 200 Kindergarten through 5th grade students from across Metro Atlanta participated in the day-long competition held at Atlanta Speech School. Congratulations to Eli C. for earning 14th Place in the Kid Chess Fall Open Bughouse Tournament (3rd-6th Grade Section) and to David B. for earning 14th Place in the Kid Chess Fall Open Chess Tournament (K-2nd Grade Section). Great job Eli and David!
For more information about chess at Oak Grove Elementary, please visit www.kidchess.com or call 770-575-5802. |
Toy Drive to Benefit DeKalb County Students in Need  The School Social Work Department is pleased to annouce their annual holiday party and toy drive.
We need your help to make the winter holiday season joyous for students and their families who are in need. Last year we were able to provide toys for over 400 children in DeKalb County schools.
Please consider bringing a new unwrapped toy for boys and girls up to 13 years of age. Please place your donations in the box in the school office. Toys will be picked up every Friday from now until December 9th and will be distributed on December 17, 2011 at the holiday parties.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Howard, the school social worker, at 678 676-2009. Thank you so much for your assistance in this very special event.
Sincerely,
Mary Ann Howard |
Next ELPC Meeting - November 16th
State Mandates Pave the Road
for Classroom Curriculum.
What Causes the Potholes on the Path to Local Implementation?
Emory Lavista Parent Council
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Join us at 9:15 am (refreshments begin at 8:45 am) Evansdale Elementary School 2914 Evans Wood Drive Doraville, Georgia 30340 Next Meeting: January 18, 2012: Topic TBD
To receive our notices, send an email to
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County-wide Legislative Forum Join the PTA to advocate at the
"Second Annual County-wide Legislative Forum"
WHERE: DeKalb County Board of Education
Administrative & Instructional Complex
1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
DATE: November 17, 2011
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for parents across the county to get the latest legislative information that affects our children and schools and talk with our elected representatives about the many educational issues we care about. REMEMBER! IT IS OUR LEGISLATORS AND SENATORS THAT DRIVE POLICY AND FUNDING FOR OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS!
- Don't underestimate your influence: Legislators pay attention to the issues raised by voters in their communities.
- Don't assume you need to be an expert in legislative advocacy: You are the expert in knowing your child's educational needs and what support your family and community need.
- Stay informed: Once the legislative session starts, thingshappen quickly. Often there is little notice before an issue comes up for
a vote. There will be times when a legislator needs immediate feedback from you on an issue and they don't usually get it!
Let your voice be heard on the issues that are important to you NOW! For additional information contact: Ruth Primm @ 404-219-4985 - DeKalb County Council of PTAs Legislative Team |
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To contact Nature Cleaning Services by email click here.
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Click here to visit the Pet Buddy website.
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Sincerely,
Amy Busch
Oak Grove Elementary PTA |
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