 Thank You OGE Office Staff!Wednesday, April 24th, is Administrative Professionals Day. Let's show Ms. Collins, Ms. McWilliams and Ms. Scott our appreciation for everything they do to make our front office run so smoothly and efficiently. Cards, notes, and flowers are all appreciated!
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Math SuperStars Update
Our last session, Session 7, was due Thursday, April 18th. Students who complete 5 of 7 sessions are eligible to receive a medal, and the top student in each grade level will receive a trophy. Worksheets may be downloaded here. Please note that late papers will be deducted 10 points. Keep up the great work!
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Literary Guild Update
It's almost time for our Spring Literary Review, where students will be honored for finishing a Literary Guild level. The Review will take place on May 7th. In order to qualify, students must finish a level by April 29th, so that personalized trophies can be ordered. Hope to see you there!
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Walking Wednesdays
Despite CRCT tests, we had a fabulous turn-out on Wednesday with 274 walkers!
Congratulations to Ms. Boykins' class for receiving the Golden Shoe Trophy again this week. We will continue to tally walkers and bikers for 2 MORE WEEKS. The class with the highest percentage of walkers will be awarded the Golden Shoe Trophy to display proudly until the following week.
Following our last Walking Wednesday, we will award the class with the highest overall percentage of walkers a cool prize. After six weeks, Ms. Albright's class is still in the overall lead.
Please continue to walk either from your homes or a designated parking area so that this will be a fair competition.
Remember to be safe and be seen!
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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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Spring Family Portrait Days
PTA Fundraiser
Saturday, April 27
Sunday, April 28
Top Atlanta photographer, Lee Patterson, will be photographing families by appointment on Saturday April 27 and Sunday April 28, right on the Oak Grove Elementary nature trail.
Simply make a donation of only $40 to the Oak Grove PTA, and then call Patterson Photography at 770-939-1277 to schedule your appointment. Please make sure the envelope or check memo line is labeled "PTA Family Portraits." It's easy and super-convenient!
Click here to see examples of Lee's work.
All of Lee's sessions and prints are guaranteed 100% and best of all, there are NO pre-set packages and NO
minimum purchase required. Lee's photographs begin at only $45 each and are all fully retouched to insure you'll LOVE each one!
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Field Day is Friday, May 3rd
Pre-K - 2nd Grade 9:00 am - 11:00 am
3rd Grade - 5th Grade 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Field Day is in the spirt of movement - so let's get out there and move while having some good old fashioned fun! The theme for this year's Field Day is "College Days." A SignUp Genius link will be sent soon for volunteers to sign-up so save the date! We will need about 45 volunteers on May 3rd and 4-5 volunteers the day before to help the coaches set up the field. Parents and volunteers are asked to join in the "College Days Spirit" by wearing their college t-shirt (or any college t-shirt) and join in the fun. If any parents have a college flag, we would welcome it for decoration on Field Day. Parents, please send $2-$5 with students to school for concessions, relay for life fundraiser and other fun activities such as opportunities to spray teachers/staff with water bottles, etc. Also on this day, the Teacher Sunshine Committee is hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast from 8:00am-9:00am for all parents who have volunteered at OGE this year.
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School Council 2013-2014
Calling for Nominations
Oak Grove Elementary is calling for nominations for 3 parent positions on the School Council. Please self-nominate if you are interested in serving. You must be an OGE parent to be nominated. Some of the important duties are as follows:
* Serves Two Years
* Assists with Solving Difficult Problems
* Assists Local Boards
* Shares Ideas for School Improvement
* Provides Support for Teachers and Administrators
After the nomination process, parents will vote on their choices for School Council during Field Day on May 3, 2013, 7:00am-7:00pm. See below for the process:
Nominations will open April 17 and close May 1
You will receive a paper copy of the nomination form Thursday, April 18 in your child's Communicator. We will also have nomination forms on the table in the school lobby
On the form, you will be asked to give your (nominee's) name, address and OG child's name.
You will also be asked to write a short paragraph giving reasons why you (nominee) would make a good parent representative.
You may submit your (nominee's) photo (this is optional).
Forms may be submitted electronically to Interim Principal Toni Fallon at toni_m_fallon@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us or in person to the front office
The names of the nominees will be posted at the polling site and on the ballot
Only one ballot per parent
No write-in will be allowed
Results will be announced Monday, May 6 in a flyer sent home with your child.
Please plan to participate in this nomination and election process. School Council is another venue for parent participation in the education of our children. For more information about School Council, please click here. |
Support the 5th Graders in Fundraising for the American Cancer Society
Oak Grove Elementary has been involved in helping the American Cancer Society fundraise through its Adams Stadium / DeKalb Relay for Life event for the past 11-12 years. For the last 6 years our OGE 5th graders have used the Relay for Life event as one of the "giving-back" components of their End of Year Celebration. Please support our 5th graders in their efforts to reach their fundraising goals before their Relay for Life event on Friday, May 17 at 7:00P by clicking here.
Then, please click on the orange "Donate" button and either choose to make a donation to our Oak Grove Elementary 5th Grade Team ($7,500 fundraising
goal) or to an individual 5th grader ($200 fundraising goal).  They have been working very hard as individuals, as classes, and as an overall 5th grade team to meet their fundraising goals. They have raised about 50% of their overall $7,500 goal. Please help them get the rest of the way! -Tait Anberg
Health & Physical Education Teacher
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DeKalb County School System has announced the date for 2013-2014 Pre-K Lottery:
Friday, April 26, 2013
Registration will be from 8:30am-1:00pm.
Lottery Drawing will begin at 1:15pm.
Dress Code Reminder:
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.
Additionally, please refer to the dress code policy, including consequences for non-compliance, on page 18 of the Parent and Student Handbook .
Appropriate Behavior for the end of school:
Spring has sprung! Everyone is excited about the approaching end of the school year. Please remind your child that rules are still in place and must be followed in order to have a safe environment at school. Also,
remind your child that RESPECT is so important. What is said and how it is said can make a difference in someone's day. Remember: Treat others the way you want to be treated.
- Toni M. Fallon, Principal
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Our SECOND ROUND OF CLASSES ARE
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Register online today- from April 15th- May 9th!
Remember our Friday Night Kid's Night from
6-9:30 every other Friday- and our FUN ADULT NIGHT for a great date or girl's night out! We also have private events at the zone that are tailored toward your requests. From birthday parties (for children and adults), family gatherings, and corporate events- we look forward to working with you to plan the
perfect and original party.
Camps are starting to fill up- take a peek
at our different themes on the website.
We hope to see you at the
ZONE OF LIGHT STUDIO!
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