 Spirit Night at Stevie B's
This Monday, Feb. 25th from 5 - 8 p.m. is Spirit Night at Stevie B's Pizza.
Mark your calendars- March 13th will be Spirit Night at Shorty's- All DAY! 15% of their sales to Oak Grove and non-Oak Grove patrons will be donated to our school. Spread the word to family, friends and colleagues.
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Safe Routes to School
We're baaaacccckkkkkkk! Walking Wednesdays will resume on Wednesday, March 6th on Georgia Walk to School Day. As the weather starts getting a little warmer, please start (or continue) to walk and/or bike to school so we can cut down on traffic. It's a great way to start the day!
We will kick off Walking Wednesdays with our traditional Classroom Challenge which will be held on March 6th. Parents at the entrance, exit and backdoor of the school will tally how many kids from each class are walking or biking and each student in the two classes with the highest percentage of students walking or biking that day will receive a prize! More to follow!
Remember to be safe and be seen!
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Mark Your Calendars- Book Fair is Back!
Oak Grove's Spring Scholastic Book Fair
is almost here!
Join us March 18-22 in Oak Grove's Media Center. Students will bring their wish lists home early in the week, making it easy for you to see what they like. Teachers will also have their wish lists available as well! And while you're at it, there are plenty of books for Moms and Dads too!
Can't make it during the day? No problem! Join us for Family Nights - Tuesday and Thursday, March 19 & 21 from 4-7pm.
For more information, please contact one of our Book Fair chairs: Whitney Payne wpayne23@yahoo.com, Carol Smith caroltsmith@bellsouth.net or Heather Kelly heatherkell@gmail.com |
REFLECTIONS Update
Congratulation to our outstanding Oak Grove student artists who participated in the REFLECTIONS national PTA Art Contest!
The State of Georgia PTA has selected three Oak Grove students as winners of the State competition!
Please congratulate Eileen C. for her outstanding achievement in Dance Choreography for second grade; Molly M. for her outstanding achievement in Video Production for third grade; and Cody N. for his outstanding achievement in Photography for fourth grade! We are very proud of all of you!
All non-winning Reflections entries in Visual Arts and Photography will be available for pick-up in the Media Center after Monday March 4th. |
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Advertising Opportunities
Advertise your small business in our newsletter!
E-mail Amy Busch by clicking here for more information.
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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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Meet Mrs. Fallon at Science Night!
 Join us THIS Tuesday, February 26 from 6:00pm-8:00pm! Experience presentations from anatomists, physicists, chemists, neuroscientists, astronomers and much more!
There will be a very brief PTA meeting at 6:00pm, before the demonstrations begin. During the meeting, our new Interim Principal, Mrs. Toni Fallon, will introduce herself to the Oak Grove community. We will also provide an update on the new Principal search.
Please join us for a fun and exciting night and help welcome Mrs. Fallon to Oak Grove!
Spirit Wear For Sale at Science Night
We will be selling Spirit Wear items at Science Night. Some sizes are limited but caps, tumblers, water bottles and magnets will also be available. Cash or check accepted.
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Have Fun At The Run
The 30th Annual Oak Grove Fun Run and 4K Trail Race will be held on Saturday, March 16th, at Lakeside High School. The 4K race will start at 8:00 am on the Lakeside track and will run through the cross country trails at Lakeside. Grade races will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will be run on the track.
A registration form was sent home with your child today. You can also click here to access the on-line registration form.
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Capital Campaign Update
February is almost over! This is the final week you can Show Your Love for Oak Grove!
A big part of what makes Oak Grove Elementary a great school is the commitment of our parents to its success. Every dollar of  your donation goes to support technology and programs at Oak Grove. We are half way through this year's only Foundation fundraiser and only 38% of families have participated. Our website provides information about all the ways funds are used to improve our school, provide grants to our teachers and support our tradition of excellence.
Please Show your Love for Oak Grove. Any donation amount is your family's commitment to our school. Send a check to the Foundation through your child's teacher, drop a check by the front office, or donate online at www.oakgrovefoundation.org. |
Thanks for Donations Dear Oak Grove School,
Please accept our heartfelt thanks for your donations to the Mountain View Personal Care Home. Your generosity directly benefited the residents of Mountain View. Our community service project was a huge success due to your help. From your awesome donations, we were also able to send travel size donations to the Hagar House (shelter for battered women and children in Decatur). You truly did a wonderful thing! Thank you again for your generosity!
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Thank You to The Ty Rhame Family Foundation for Technology Grant
Dear Mrs. Wilson and the Ty Rhame Family Foundation, On behalf of Oak Grove, I would like to thank the Ty Rhame Foundation for the Technology Grant we were awarded in late 2012. We received 9 laptop PCs and four color printers. This grant has allowed us to implement theInspired Classroom Model in our fourth grade classrooms. "Inspired Classrooms" is a new integration model that takes the teachingand learning enhancements found in 1-to-1 classrooms at the secondary level and puts them to use in "regular" classrooms at the elementary level. Moving away from a traditional classroom arrangement, the Inspired Classroom model brings four or five classroom computers from the perimeter of the room to the student's desks. The student desks are arranged in small groups that allow students to work cooperatively, and each group has dedicated access to a computer throughout the day. This arrangement allows the technology to become an integral part of the learning process rather than an extra "center" or reward or project station. Short of a 1-to-1 environment, the Inspired Classroom model goes the distance in getting the technology in front of "most of the kids, most of the time," and seamlessly integrated into the teaching and learning process. We believe that Inspired Classrooms can be the catalyst that transforms the way we teach and the way that students are learning." (click here for more about Inspired Classrooms)
Sincerely,
Laura S. Neely, Ph.D.
Principal
Oak Grove Elementary School
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