 Thank you for an amazing staff appreciation week!
The entire faculty and staff of Oak Grove Elementary would like to thank the PTA, The Teacher Appreciation Committee, and all of the parents and community members who donated time, money, food, and gifts this week. We enjoyed prizes, gifts, snacks and wonderful meals. The BBQ was a HUGE hit! We feel loved and appreciated. Thank you!
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Message to Rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders
Keep reading over the summer. There will be times in June, July and on Registration day for you to come to school and testfor Literary Guild. Please keep an eye out for these dates in future Oak Trees. Don't forget - you can access Literary Guild information and lists on the PTA and School websites.
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Registration Chair Needed
The PTA is looking for 1-2 people to chair/co-chair Registration next August. This job is critical to making sure that we once again have an organized and efficient Registration Day. The outgoing chair is available to provide detailed guidance.
If you are interested in the position or would like more information please contact Danielle Goselin at dgoselin@gmail.com.
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School Supply Orders
Don't forget to place your online order for school supply packs for the 2012-2013 school year. Go to www.epipacks.com and enter school ID: OAK107. The deadline is June 24th. We are only taking pre-orders this year. Packets will not be available for sale at Registration in August. |
Calling All Oak Grove Volunteers
To show our appreciation for ALL that you do for us, you are invited to an appreciation breakfast on May 17, 2012 from 8-10 am on the stage. We love the help and support that you continue to give us as members of the Oak Grove family. We hope to see you there. Please RSVP by clicking here.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Oak Grove Faculty and Staff |
OG Garden News FREE SEEDS are still availible in the box attached to the garden sign. They will be replenished periodically so check back if you don't find any.
Adopt The Gardens For A Week This Summer and take home fresh produce for you family. Last summer, one student filled a concrete table in the courtyard with grapes, beans, cucumbers, squash, potatoes and tomatoes. Click here for info. |
FINAL Clean Out of Lost and Found Time to claim your lost personal items is running out!
The lost and found will be completely cleaned out on Thursday morning, May 24th... following the honors program, 9AM.
Everything will GO! |
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Advertising Opportunities
Advertise your small business in our newsletter!
E-mail Amy Busch by clicking here
for more information. |
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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Math Teams Score Big!
Congratulations to all the members of the 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade math teams who all had a successful spring season! On April 12, the following students participated in the Noetic Learning Math Competition with over 12,000 other students across the U.S. and Canada:
| Evelyn L. | Evren B. | Camilla Y. | Jackson H. | | Sabat S. | Ben H. | Xavier K. | Megan W. | | Patrick S. | Thomas S. | Eliza M. | Adi P. | | Jerod S. | Jenny Z. | Joshua A. | Rachel D. | | Ella H. | Laura P. | Ellie F. | Cody N. | | Niko S. | Jared C. | Luke K. | Sai T. | | John S. | Andrew N. | Rachel L. | Cameron H. | | Paul S. | Sophia C. | Zakir A. | Rachel K. |
These students received national recognition for their test scores:
Patrick S., Zakir A., Rachel D., and Cody N.
Congratulations to all of the participants in all of our awesome Oak Grove math teams this year!
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Literary Guild Finishers
For Second Half of This School Year
Congratulations and Well Done to each of these students!
Alpha:
| Andrew Y. | Harrison R. | | Caroline B. | Jack V. | | Catherine R. | Julia N. | | Claire T. | Margaret R. | | Elaina G. | Rachel M. | | Elena K. | Saitheja P. | | Ellie F. | Sidney H. | | Grace C. | Sophia C. |
Beta:
Claire H.
Megan W.
Gamma and Literary Scholar:
Caroline M.
Noah S.
Delta and Literary Scholar:
Patrick S.
Jenna G.
Jerod S. |
Thank You From Field Day
A big THANK YOU to all the volunteers and staff who made Field Day a success! You are our SUPERHEROES! |
Thank You For Appreciation Week
Thank you to all who donated time, money and goods for the 2012 Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week! It was a wonderful week for our SUPER HERO faculty andstaff. We were able to supply one breakfast, three lunches, a day of sweettreats AND each faculty and staff member was awarded a gift certificate from adaily drawing.
The PTA appreciates all that you do!!
Megan Bielema and Clare Roath |
Farm To School Day - Peaches
 This month's DeKalb Farm to School Day will be on Thursday, May 17th and will feature locally grown Peaches. Nutrition and Wellness Committee members will be in the cafeteria encouraging kids to try peaches. We invite parents to eat lunch with their children. Last month, kids commented that the strawberries "tasted great and were really juicy and sweet."
The committee will provide interesting facts about peaches and students are encouraged to wear something orange that day. Please ask your child try a peach. You can pack peaches in their lunch or send 75 cents for them to purchase one as an a la carte item. 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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Healthy Spot Award Winner for April 2012
The Nutrition and Wellness Committee would like to recognize an outstanding Oak Grove Elementary Teacher that exemplify and role model healthy eating and exercise for our students each and every day. This month's winner of the Healthy Spot Award is 2nd Grade teacher Mrs. Albright. She was nominated because "she often integrates healthy lifestyle lessons into her teaching.
For example homework problems in math often discuss adding and subtracting fruits and vegetables versus candy and cookies. She also tries to start the students' day with stretches and encourages healthy snacks in the classroom." Congratulations to Mrs. Albright for being such a great role model 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. Up to three faculty/staff will be recognized in May, so consider nominating your child's teacher today. |
1st Annual Viking Football Camp by Lakeside Football
Players will learn the fundamentals of football for each position. Coaches will include Lakeside Coaching Staff, Former Players, College and NFL Players. Our goal is to provide each camper with an enjoyable and rewarding learning experience. The campers will be divided into teaching groups based on size, age, and ability in order to address individual needs and to foster self confidence.
Viking Football Camp is open to players age 6-14. The camp will be held at Henderson Middle School, Monday, June 11th through Thursday, June 14th from 8:30 am - 12:00pm. The cost of the camp is $60. Click here for the registration form or visit the Lakeside Football website to download. |
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Sincerely,
Amy Busch
Oak Grove Elementary PTA |
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