 Sprig Spirit NightApril 25th 5-10 p.m.
Neighborhood owners Anthony & Jennifer Tiberia invite Oak Grove Elementary to first Sprig Spirit Night. Sprig is a farm to table restaurant specializing in Southern comfort food utilizing locally owned farms, wineries and breweries whenever possible.
Sprig is a family friendly restaurant with food that kids will love. Their kid's menu is made from healthy, local ingredients. For the month of April all kids menu items will be $3.99.
For more information, pleasecontact Jennifer Tiberia at 404-248-9700 or Jennifer@sprigrestaurant.com
or check your child's Communicator.
Restaurant location: 2860 Lavista Rd. Decatur, GA, 30033 (OakGrove, Vista Grove Shopping Center)
Website: www.sprigrestaurant.com
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Lakeside High School to Host Community Open House
Lakeside High School will hold a Community Open House, sponsored by The Lakeside Foundation on Sunday, April 29, from 2:30 to 4:30. Guests will get a first look at the nearly completed $24 million renovation and expansion of LHS. Volunteers will give guided tours of the entire facility from the new Fine Arts Building with its 600-seat auditorium, band, orchestra, chorus and art classrooms to the 25-classroom addition; from the renovated Media Center to the Cafeteria with its outdoor patio. Foundation members will be
on hand to sell commemorative bricks and to share information about future projects that need funding in order to "Finish the Dream" of a renovation and expansion deserved at Lakeside.
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Free Seeds and Handouts
Thanks to all who helped with and attended the garden fair last week. Remaining door prizes will be distributed soon.
Free seeds and informative handouts are still available at the garden kiosk (the fabulous Eagle Scout project of Noah Hopkins) near the library entrance to the courtyard. Just pull open the box under the sign. |
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Multicultural Fair a Huge Success!
The Saturday fair, art show, and third grade concert were a big hit! We had a fun and educational experience planned and carried out by the PTA Multicultural Fair Committee. Check out pictures and video on Twitter!
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Advertising Opportunities
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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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Don't Miss Out on Field Day - May 4th
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CRCT Reminder Please be reminded the CRCT and CRCT-M will be administered in the DeKalb County School District this week. It is imperative that students attend school each day and arrive on time so they will not miss any sections of this important assessment.
Monday, April 23, 2012 Reading CRCT/CRCT-M
Tuesday April 24, 2012 English Language Arts CRCT/CRCT-M
Wednesday April 25, 2012 Mathematics CRCT/CRCT-M
Monday, April 30, 2012 Science CRCT only
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 Social Studies CRCT only
The purpose of these tests is to measure student performance in the
content areas listed above. By teaching the Georgia Performance
Standards, our teachers have been diligently preparing students for these tests since the beginning of the school year. We are confident that our students are prepared.
You can help by taking the following steps:
1. Limit evening activities prior to testing so that adequate time is
provided for rest.
2. Discuss the importance of testing with your son/daughter.
3. Provide two #2 pencils daily.
4. Provide a nutritious breakfast.
5. Ensure your child is present and on time each morning. If possible,
please avoid scheduling doctor/dentist appointments during the testing period.
6. If an issue arises that may impact your child's performance, please
contact the school at phone no. 678.874.7402.
Cassandra Moore, EdS
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Classroom Challenge! Safe Routes to School
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We had 356 walkers this Wednesday for our annual Classroom Challenge which is more than half the school! Unbelievable and awesome particularly since it was misting rain! Way to go kids and parents!!!!
And a big congratulations to Mrs. Hinton's class for winning the
Classroom Challenge with 21 walkers!! Each child received a $5.00 Target gift card.
If you noticed, the carpool line was virtually empty. It would be
great if we could do that every week!!
We will sponsor one more Walking Wednesday for the school year which is next Wednesday, April 25th. Please plan on walking or biking to school so we will have another fantastic turn-out.
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DeKalb Schools to Weigh New School Calendar
in 2013-2014
Apr. 19, 2012 - The DeKalb County School District Calendar Committee has recommended to Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Atkinson that DeKalb Schools adopt a new balanced calendar for the 2013-2014 school year, one that includes more instructional opportunity for students throughout the year.
The School District Calendar Committee recommended that the District not make changes to the upcoming 2012-2013 school year calendar, which the DeKalb County Board of Education approved in 2010. Based on the committee's suggestions, the Superintendent will make a
recommendation to the Board of Education in May regarding a process to build a new 2013-2014 calendar. The School District calendar for the
2012-2013 school year will not change.
An online survey seeking community and employee input on the School
District calendar recorded more than 36,000 responses, which were
incorporated into the Committee's recommendations. "I'd like to thank the Calendar Committee and the many people in the
DeKalb Community who provided their ideas and input regarding our
2013-2014 school calendar," Dr. Atkinson said. "Working with parents,
teachers, students and the community, we will build a 2013-2014 calendar that will provide ample instruction throughout the year and help improve student success."
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"Thank You" from the OG Foundation
The Oak Grove Foundation would like to thank everyone that attended the Party with a Purpose "Kiss the Blarney Stone" event on March 17th. The event was a HUGE success, and we could not have done it without your attendance as well as the wonderful volunteers and sponsors that made the event happen. While we are still waiting to get a final count - we believe that this was another big success with nearly $30,000
in profit being raised for the Foundation and ultimately our school and children!!
Many thanks to Stacey Lucas and Christi Gallo for Co-Chairing the event as well as Suzanne Bridgers, Reed Richardson, Kris Shea, Renee Long, Stacy Keadey, Jessica Bandy, Ronit Hoffer, Beth Burgess and many others that helped on site that day and evening to set up, tally bids and tear down. (Forgive us if we forgot to mention your name here!) We know it takes a village and we truly appreciate everyone's part!
A very special THANK YOU to Mrs. Beth Deery for the amazing artwork produced by the kids! Once again, she out did herself to create beautiful and creative art for the auction! 
Sincerely,
The Oak Grove Foundation
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Lakeside High School Presents "The Music Man"
The Lakeside High School Fine Arts Department presents Meredith Willson's "The Music Man" as its debut performance in their new Fine Arts Auditorium.
"The Music Man" tells the story of traveling salesman, Harold Hill, and his visit to a small Iowa town in 1912 where he meets and falls in love with the librarian, Marian Paroo. With his fast-talking style, "Professor" Harold Hill convinces the town that unless they adopt his revolutionary music program, the youngsters of River City will be forever doomed. He gets the parents to buy instruments and expensive uniforms in order to form the River City Boys Band. Chaos ensues as Hill's credentials are questioned and he is called upon to prove himself to the citizens of River City.
Oak Grove Elementary student Daniel Newmeyr joins former OGES students Clayton Chambers, Ross Cudmore, Riley Dugan, Gareth Kanter, Phoebe Warren, Maggie Smith and Abby Bocinec as part of the cast and crew for this show. Don't miss this wonderful musical production, certain to be another LHS show-stopper!
All seats are General Admission and tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Performances are slated for:
Thursday, April 26 @ 7 pm
Friday, April 27 @ 7 pm
Saturday, April 28 @ 2 pm & 7 pm
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at http://lakesidethemusicman.eventbrite.com/. Tickets purchased online will be held at WILL CALL in the Auditorium Box Office. Doors
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