 Hooray for our Secretaries!April 25th is Secretary's Day. We have the best!!
Debra Collins,
Joann McWilliams,
and Gil Scott
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2012-2013
PreK Lottery
April 17th from 8:30-1:00 is registratration for the PreK class of 2012-2013. Bring ID, proof of residence, and the child's original birth certificate. Eligible children must be 4 by September 1, 2012 (and cannot be 5 before that date.)
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New trees are in!
The PTA Buildings & Grounds Committee led by Mark Richardson and Gust Xides (and funded by the Boosterthon Fun Run proceeds) sponsored a tree planting near the HVAC unit near the side parking lot. These trees will mature to grow tall and provide a screen around the unit. The view from third grade classrooms and from the side of the building is already much improved!
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Maddio's and Menchie's Spirit Night
5:00 - 8:00pm
Wednesday, April 18th
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.
Spirit night at Maddio's and Menchie's is EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH. |
Healthy Spot Award Winners for March The Nutrition and Wellness Committee would like to recognize this month's Healthy Spot Award winners:
Mr. Anberg and Mr. Owen.
We are very fortunate to have two wonderful PE teachers who not only spend their day teaching and building our students knowledge and skills around healthy living, but also contribute to on-going community activities to promote physical activity such as Safe Routes to School. Congratulations to both teachers for being such great role models for our children!
If you observe other staff exemplifying such healthy behaviors, please consider nominating them by e-mailing Margaret West at mrh0@cdc.gov. Two faculty/staff will be recognized in both April and May.
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Coralwood Camp Incredible
Coralwood Elementary School is having camp this summer for former Coralwood students up to age 8. The camp is for typical students and students with disabilities. The camp is a place for students to improve their social skills. It will feature theatrical elements while also teaching how to build appropriate social skills
Want more information?
Click here for the application and here for the Frequently Asked Questions page. |
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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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Oak Grove's Multicultural Fair Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES will include:
- 22 Country Booths with beautiful displays and interesting facts
- International Crafts for the children to make
- Food Tasting
- Dance/Theatre Workshops (sponsored by the Cultural Arts Committee)
- Student Art Display and Framed, individual student artwork (available for purchase)
- Musical performance from our third graders
What can you do?
Bring a favorite regional dish to share. Please list the ingredients in the dish. Everyone can enjoy a sampling of foods from other countries and different regions of the United States.
We still need volunteers to help with this fun event. Sign up to volunteer through "Sign Up Genius" website by clicking this link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48ADAB2BA31-multicultural
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Congratulations to the Oak Grove Science Olympiad Team!
What an awesome tournament! We are so proud of ALL the kids who spent their Saturday at this fun competition.
From Head Coach Joye Hopkins:
"I saw nothing but smiles and excellent sportsmanship. Thanks to all the parent coaches. Congratulations to all the participants and especially to these winners..."
Rachel Lee - 1st place in Animal, Vegetable, Mineral
Andi Kezh, Camilla Yoon, and Jenny Zha - 3rd place in Bottle Music
Talia Coopersmith - 3rd place in Can Race
Oliver Hewitt and John Scarborough - 1st place in Circuit Wizardry
Jenny Zha - 1st place in Deep Blue Sea
Gabrielle Kroger - 1st place in Magnets
Sidney Hitt and Lucy Baerman - 2nd place in Pasta Bridge
Ellie Finch and Morgan Grego - 2nd place in Rubberband Catapult
Sabat Siddiqi and Gabrielle Kroger - 1st place in Starry Starry Night
Drew Nickels - 3rd place in Weather or Not
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FitnessGram Results Sent Home Friday
The Oak Grove Elementary Health & Physical Education Department is sending home FitnessGram results on Friday 4/13. Beginning this school year, OCGA 2-7-777 requires each local school district in Georgia to conduct an annual fitness assessment program for all students in grades 1 - 12 enrolled in public school physical education classes. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) has provided each school with testing equipment and licensing for data collection and parent reporting. As required by OCGA 2-7-777, students in grades 1-3 were introduced to all components of FitnessGram testing and students in Grades 4 and 5 were tested and results reported to parents.
Tait Anberg
PE/Health & 6th Grade Math Teacher |
Farm-to-School Day on April 18th
This month's DeKalb Farm to School Day will be on Wednesday, April 18th and will feature locally grown Strawberries. Volunteers will be in the cafeteria encouraging students to eat strawberries. We invite parents to come eat with their children. Last month's event included a slide show of students from previous Farm to School Days.
We will continue to provide interesting facts about the item during the morning announcements. Students can bring strawberries from home or purchase them with lunch or a la carte for 75 cents. Please encourage your kids eat strawberries on this day!
If you have additional questions or would like to volunteer to help with the monthly event please contact Margaret West at mrh0@cdc.gov
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Be Your Child's Superhero!
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Volunteers needed for Field Day 2012
Click the SignUpGenius link to help
Friday, May 4th ===>
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Dress Code Reminder
It is important for student safety that all children wear closed toe shoes
every day. All children go to PE three times per week and spend at least
15 minutes on the playground for recess. In addition, remember that
spaghetti straps and halter tops are not to be worn to school. Girls
should consider wearing shorts under dresses so that undergarments are not shown during playtime, PE, recess, and carpet time.
As a reminder, the information below is located in the student handbook.
Dress Code
Students' dress should be neat and allow for maximum comfort in a learning environment. In no way should a student's dress be a distraction in the classroom. Any dress deemed inappropriate by the teacher or an administrator will be addressed. Students violating the dress code will be given an opportunity to go to the clinic to change clothes, or in cases where no other appropriate clothing is available at school, may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing. Students should adhere to the following dress standards:
- Hats, caps, bandanas, headbands, or any other unnecessary headcovering are not to be worn at school and before and after school on school buses, unless announced for special occasions.
- Clothing with obscene or suggestive language, promoting gangs or violence, or racial or cultural insensitivity is not permitted, along with any clothing articles that advertise alcohol, sex, drugs, or tobacco.
- Crop tops, halter tops, or any other shirts exposing the midriff are not allowed.
- Shoulder straps on dresses, blouses, or shirts must be wide enough to support the garment.
- Clothing should be proper fitting and not be oversized for the student. This allows for greater ease of movement and safety.
- Pants are to be worn so that underwear is not visible.
- Dresses, shorts, skirts, or skorts must be at least mid-thigh length and extend below the fingertips when arms are hanging downward.
Cassandra Moore, EdS
Assistant Principal of Instruction |
Walking Wednesdays!
Safe Routes to School
We had 187 walkers this past Walking Wednesday -- even with the cooler temperatures!!! Way to go Oak Grove!!! The weather has been very nice lately, so please continue to walk and/or bike to school so we can continue to cut down on traffic. It's a great way to start the day!
As a reminder, our Classroom Challenge will be held next
Wednesday April 18th. Parents at the carpool entrance and exit and at the backdoor of the school will tally how many kids from each class walk or bike to school. Each student in the class with the most students walking or biking that day will receive a $5.00 Target gift card, so please plan on participating!
Remember to be safe and be seen!
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Taylor Organics and CSA Program
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. We invite you to join this wonderful community program.
When: Tuesday evenings (year round).
Where: SPRIG Restaurant in the Oak Grove
Village, 2860 LaVista Road,
Decatur, 30033
Who: Any families living in our general neighborhood who want to enjoy fresh organic veggies, fruits, and more from a local farm.
How: Go to http://taylororganic.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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Sincerely,
Amy Busch
Oak Grove Elementary PTA |
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