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The Oak Tree Newsletter
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Art Supplies Needed 

Wall of Wine 

Spirit Night 

Help Needed - Auction Art 

Got Tickets? 

Join a Walking School Bus 

Our Advertisers 

art_suppliesRecycle: Art Supplies Needed 
Mrs. Deery is working on a wonderful Andy Warhol project with the children and are looking for donations of old worn leather shoes. Any leather style shoe, high heels, mens work shoes, boots, large or small would be appreciated.

We are also in need of crayons! New or old, worn out, large, small or broken are acceptable. We're running low and can really use any unused, crayons that you may have lying around.

  

Please deposit your donations in the boxes in the lobby or take them directly to the Art Room.
Thank you
Recycling Committee Chair - Michelle Register 
superstarsSession 6 of Math Superstars is Available  
The deadline is March 8th.  Please remember that you must have participated in at least 5 of 7 sessions in order to be eligible for end of the year recognition in May.  Help our volunteer graders by making sure your child's name is on the worksheets.  We will be sending home an updated score record for each participant in the few two weeks.  If you have any questions regarding your child's recorded scores, please contact Gloria Kim at lovetobake@comcast.net.  You may use Google Docs or our direct links (click here) to access all worksheets.
spirit_nightLeap Over to Stevi B's for Spirit Night  
Celebrate the leap year on Wednesday, February 29th, with a spirit night at Stevi B's to support OGE.  Stevi B's will donate 20% of sales to Oak Grove!  Be sure to have your child wear their Stevi B's spirit night sticker for an extra treat.
For more information, check your child's Communicator or contact michelhudson@hotmail.com.  Stevi B's is located at 2080 Henderson Mill Road in Atlanta.
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February 24, 2012
wineWe're Building A Wall of Wine

One of this year's hottest auction items at our Party With A Purpose is a Wall of Wine - over 20 bottles of wines from around the world!  But we need your help to build our cellar!

 

Do you have an extra bottle ($25 value or more) of wine that you would like to donate?  Contact Stacey Lucas at stacey@elucas.net to arrange drop-off.

 

Or visit The Bottle Shop (located next to Mo's Pizzaon Briarcliff Rd.) and purchase a bottle of wine or gift card as your donation to the Wall of Wine. They will hold all bottles and gift cards for the the foundation. Visit the store for more information or email stacey@elucas.net.

helpHelp Needed!
Ms. Deery needs some volunteer help to finish the Silent Auction Classroom Art Projects.  These are a huge undertaking on her part and are much anticipated additions to the Silent Auction.  Any time that you can volunteer would be greatly appreciated! 


Either email shannon.higgins@gmail.com or see Beth Deery directly in the art room to help.

Thank You!!

partyDo You Have Your Tickets Yet?

 

Kiss The Blarney Stone - Party With a Purpose
Dinner and Auction to Support the Oak Grove Foundation
Saturday, Match 17th, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Miller Ward Alumni House

 

Grab your lucky four-leaf clover and join us for our annual live and silent auction - this year with an Irish twist!  The evening will feature dinner, contests, live music and the chance to bid on amazing items like...
            original classroom art
                  fun get-a-ways
                         a wall of wine
                                the chance to be a fighter pilot
              and much, much more!
Tickets are only available ON-LINE!  Visit www.oakgrovefoundation.org
to purchase your tickets today!

 

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SRTSJoin A Walking School Bus! 

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Georgia Walk to School Day is on Weds., March 7th, and we're celebrating it with the return of the Walking School Buses! A walking school bus is several students walking to school with adult leaders while being safe and being seen! Make plans to meet up with one of the following buses returning from last year (note: locations/times are subject to change - watch for a flyer a few days before the event with finalized information):

 

The LaVista Traffic Dodgers- departs from corner of Woodleaf and Oak Grove Drive at 7:10 (the bus for Leafmore Neighborhood)

The Galloping Grovers - departs from lower church parking lot at the corner of Fairoaks and Oak Grove Rd. at 7:25 -(please arrive between 7:15 and 7:20, bus will include "park and walk" participants)

The Angelique Express - departs from Angelique Drive at 7:15

The Cruisin' Kids - departs from intersection of Grand Prix Dr. and Mercedes Dr. at 7:20 

The Back Door Bus - departs from N. Akin entrance to back path at 7:20 

The Greenglade Brigade - departs from 2321 Greenglade Rd. at 7:20 The Footloose Flashers - departs from Heritage Park at 7:05

The Meadowcliff Movers - departs from the corner of Abby Lane and Briarcliff at 7:10

 

If you'd like to be a walking school bus leader, please contact Laura Boyden at lauraboyden@bellsouth.net for more information.

  

NOTE: March 7th will be our official return to the weekly "Walking Wednesdays".   The Safe Routes To School Committee would love for you to help hand out incentives and get involved! If you're interested, please sign up at the following Sign-Up Genius Link www.SignUpGenius.com/go/walking26.

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Oak Grove Young Children's School

Spring/Summer Consignment Sale

 

Friday March 2 - 9:15am-1:30pm & 6-8pm

Saturday March 3 -(1/2 price day) 9am-12:30pm

 

High quality children's clothes (newborn - 14), shoes, baby gear, nursery items, strollers, highchairs, books, music, movies, games, toys, and MORE!  Children and strollers welcome.  Cash, check (with photo id), & credit card accepted. Visit our website at www.ogycsconsign.org

 


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Remember that Oak Tree submissions are due by 12 Noon on Wednesday at theoaktreenewsletter@gmail.com in order to be in the next Friday's newsletter.
 
Sincerely,

Amy Busch
Oak Grove Elementary PTA

Emergency Contact Information
If you are ever in need of reaching Oak Grove Administration after school hours in the event of an emergency or family crisis, please contact PTA co-Presidents Liliana Finch at 404-634-0646 and/or Stephanie Schneider 404-679-0772. Dr. Neely will then contact you directly for assistance. 
 
In addition, Dr. Neely checks her email via iPhone notifications. Email her at laura_s_neely@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Emergency and/or crisis situations will be responded to immediately.