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October 2012
Volume 29, Issue 10 |
He will be the sure foundation for your times
- Isaiah 33:6a
 Homecoming 2012 October 1 - October 7 Homecoming week is upon us and the Faculty and Staff are looking forward to welcoming back Alumni, celebrating with the entire student body and creating memories to cherish for years to come. An entire week of events is scheduled and all are welcome. Read on to see the calendar of events! |
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Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Saturday, Oct. 6
Five deserving individuals will be inducted into Oak Grove's Hall of Fame. Join us as we celebrate and honor the 2012 Hall of Fame Class.
9:30 a.m. - Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Wall of Distinction, Jackson-Gorder Concourse
This year's Hall of Fame inductees include:
Bob Bower, class of 1958
James Frisk, class of 1958
Marshall Haaland, class of 1957
Paula Langseth, class of 1977
Merrill Ronning, class of 1963
10:30 a.m. - Hall of Fame Brunch in the Eid Center
Following the induction, please join us in the Eid Center for a special brunch in honor of this year's class of Hall of Fame recipients. Brunch is $15/person and open to the public. Reservations are required; contact Carrie Pierce at 701.373.7148 or carrie.pierce@oakgrovelutheran.com. |
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Worship and Alumni Brunch
Sunday, Oct 7
9:30 a.m. - Worship in the Scheels Center for Performing Arts
11:00 a.m. - Alumni Brunch in the Darwin Gorder Gymnasium
Oak Grove Lutheran School will hold Homecoming Worship Service on Sunday morning for the entire Oak Grove family. We will continue with our Homecoming theme, "He will be the sure foundation for your times" as we seek the foundation of
Jesus Christ. The service will include Holy Communion and special music by the High School Concert Choir.
Make plans to join us for the Alumni Brunch directly following the Worship service. This is a great time for current familes and friends of Oak Grove to connect with Alumni and to hear how special this place has remained in their lives over the years.
All are welcome! Reservations required.
Please contact Carrie Pierce at 701-373-7148 or carrie.pierce@oakgrovelutheran.com
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The Groviest Show on Earth
The Homecoming Variety Show will be held on Friday, October 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the Scheels Center for Performing Arts. With a variety of acts, by all ages, this promises to be a truly entertaining evening!
Admission is $3/$2 with a non-perishable food item. |
Grandparent and Special Friend Day
Friday, October 12, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Oak Grove Lutheran Elementary will be hosting Grandparent and Special Friend Day on Friday, October 12 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Grandparents and special friends of students K-5 are invited to visit classrooms and experience life at Oak Grove's elementary school. The event will include a program by students, followed by refreshments and fellowship. |
Buddy Day......Is Everyday!
WE CONSIDER EVERY DAY A BUDDY DAY AT OAK GROVE! CALL TO SCHEDULE A CAMPUS TOUR OR CLASSROOM
VISIT TODAY!
Upcoming Buddy Days:
Fall Buddy Day, Monday, November 12, 2012
North Campus - (grades 6-12): Monday, November 12th,
8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
South Campus - (grades K-5): Monday, November 12th,
Spring Buddy Day, March 6, 2013
North Campus - (grades 6-12): Wednesday, March 6th,
8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
South Campus - (grades K-5): Wednesday, March 6th,
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Be an Oak Grove recruiter! |
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Do you know of a family who may be interested in Oak Grove? Please contact Deb Lackmann in Admissions at 701.373.7114. Oak Grove has openings in all grade levels, but some elementary classes are near capacity.
Call today for more information.
Oak Grove families and employees who recruit students to attend school at Oak Grove will be eligible to have their own child's or a designated student's tuition bill reduced by $200 for each student recruited. The tuition reduction will be applied or credited to your tuition account the second semester after the new student has enrolled. Click here for all the information on Oak Grove's Referral Program. Please help grow our school. Become a recruiter for Oak Grove! |
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Athletic News
Listen to Home Games Via the Internet!
This year Oak Grove is offering AUDIO AND VIDEO coverage via the Internet for all home football, volleyball, boys and girls basketball games!
North Dakota High School Sports Broadcasting will stream the games through their website; http://www.ndhssports.com.
Grover Youth Basketball
Oak Grove has joined the Metro Youth Basketball league, a development league and is for boys and girls in grades three through eight.
Read more here...
Join the West Fargo Flyers Swim Team
The West Fargo Flyers Swim Team is a local USA Swimming Club for boy and girl swimmers in grades Kindergarten through High School. We have a great time and invite you to join us for our winter season beginning in early November. The West Fargo Flyers are 7-time ND State Champions. Every athlete swims in events that are geared to his or her own swim level. There are no bench-warmers!
Athletic Season Passes
Oak Grove athletic season passes are $75 and are available for purchase in the Benson Hall Office. The pass admits one to all Oak Grove home events for football, volleyball, girls' and boys' basketball, and track.
Oak Grove is involved in a number of co-op sports with other
schools. These types of partnerships allow students to take part in sports where numbers at Oak Grove alone would have made participation in a sport uncertain. By entering into co-ops with other schools we assure our students the opportunity of participating in most sports.
Shanley assesses a $150 co-op fee per sport, which is billed to each family through Oak Grove's Business Office. Any questions concerning co-op sports in which your student would like to participate can be addressed to the Head Coach of each sport, Get more information and Shanley schedules at www.easterndakotaconference.org. Pocket-Sized Athletic Schedules
Grover Athletic Schedules are available in school offices and the Grover Store. The pocket-sized schedules list football, volleyball, and boys' and girls' basketball events.
Varsity Football and Volleyball Schedule
Home football games are played on Oak Grove's home field.
Home volleyball games are played in Gorder Gym.
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Way to Go Grovers!
Semifinalist named in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program!
Middle Schoolers learn the importance of serving...
On Tuesday, September 25, Oak Grove's middle school students completed a service project. They assisted members of the extended Oak Grove family with raking and window cleaning. In addition, students who remained on campus help prepare for homecoming by cleaning windows and picking up trash.
A special thank you to parents and staff that help with this opportunity. |
Jordan's Journey
Jordan Peterson is a 10 year old student at Oak Grove Elementary. He has Cystic Fibrosis. His Journey has taken him to Texas Children's Hospital, where he and his family must temporarily relocate. He has just been approved for a Double Lung Transplant. In an effort to defray medical, travel and moving costs there will be a benefit held on Sunday, October 7 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Oak Grove's
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Meet the members of Oak Grove's Parent Organization
The Parent Organization would like to invite you to a upcoming meeting. Tuesday, October 9 is the next meeting at the Elementary campus.
Serving on the board this year is:
Randy Martinson, President South Campus
Dawn Robson, President, North Campus
Sara Lang, President Elect, South Campus
Vacant, President Elect, North Campus
Melissa Steinhaus, Secretary, South Campus
Margaret Asheim, Secretary, North Campus
Nicole Nestler, Treasurer, South and North Campus
Sandy Fischer, Hospitality Co-Coordinator, North Campus
Becky Freije, Hospitality Co-Coordinator, North Campus
Trish Promersberger, Corporate Fundraisers, North Campus |
Blue Books Are On Sale!
The junior class is selling blue coupon books as part of their annual fundraiser for the junior/senior banquet and prom. Books cost $20 and contain hundreds of valuable coupons for popular FM locations. See an OG junior to get yours soon! |
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Shine Music is at Oak Grove!
Shine Music is Making Music at Oak Grove with These Exciting 1-Day Workshops!
The first in the series of 1-day "Meet The Masters" workshops is "Mozart's A Little Night Music" on Sat. Oct 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. These series of workshops for ages 5-7 continue on Nov. 3rd, Dec. 1st, Jan. 5th, and Feb 2nd. Read below for ages 8-12 workshop on Oct. 18th. Shine also offers private piano or voice lessons from age 5 and up!
 Calling all children ages 5-7. Come join us for our first, "Meet the Master's" workshop on Saturday, October 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We start the series with Mozart's A Little Night Music. The theme of this class will be a pajama party. Come in your pj's and bring a sleeping bag/blanket and pillow as we get comfortable and learn about the music and life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Along with learning about the magic of music, we conclude each class with a small theme-related art project. You must register ahead of time to attend the workshop, which will be held in room J-103 in Jackson Hall on the north campus of Oak Grove Lutheran School. Just come in entrance door 10E on the east side of Jackson Hall and walk up to the 1st floor.
Call 701.566.3312 to register.
Workshop fee is $20; or sign up for all five monthly workshops and receive a 10% discount.
Workshops held by Shine Music: Classical Training for Piano or Voice and Music Arts Program.
Music Appreciation Series Workshops
Haunted Music: Which Witch is Which?In an easy-an-understand format, for children ages 8 -12, comes the story behind Hector Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique. Students will explore the fifth movement and learn how Shakespeare inspired Berlioz, as well as Berlioz's love for his wife Harriet. Students will be introduced to Shakespeare and his play Macbeth, especially the three witches! Students will learn the genre of orchestral program music, explore the literary inspirations for program music, and learn to identify elements of music. The class will end with an art project, inspired by the music and literature, as students create a "SandWitch" guaranteed to feed any hungry witch come Halloween! Thursday, October 18 (NDEA -NO School), from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. This workshop will be held on the north campus of Oak Grove Lutheran School. Pre-Registration Required. Workship fee: $25 with a $5 materials fee. To register, call 701.566.3312. This workshop is part of the Music Appreciation Series presented by Shine Music: Classical Training for Piano or Voice and Music Arts Program.
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2012 Annual Dinner
Sunday, November 18, Social begins at 5:30 p.m.
Oak Grove's 2012 Annual Dinner is scheduled for Sunday, November 18 in the Scheels Center. Social begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner and program at 6:00 p.m. All Grovers and friends are invited to attend; please RSVP by November 9
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Save the Date for Spring Gala!
Friday, April 12
Save the date! Oak Grove's annual Spring Gala and Auction will be held on Friday, April 12, 2013. Interested in volunteering for Team Gala? Contact Deb Lackmann or Carrie Pierce. Your participation will help make this year's event better than ever!
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Grover Store Hours
The Grover Store, located in the lobby of the Darwin Gorder Gymnasium on the north campus, carries Grover clothing
and a variety of novelty items. This school year, the store will
be open:
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Thank You
Oak Grove's Annual Business Partners
Corporate donations make a large difference at Oak Grove Lutheran School, providing vital resources to the Annual Fund.
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