Oak Grove News

Parents,

We emailed information last Tuesday about the BOE-approved laptop take-home program for students in grades 6-8. This information was also posted on the website, and we provided handouts during conferences.

If you’d like to participate, we ask that you fill out our 2-question survey by Wednesday of this week. This will allow us time to order necessary materials before Spring Break.

Information about the laptop take-home program can be found at the links below:

Overview Video: http://bit.ly/1M2b1fm

General Info PDF: http://bit.ly/1RhVqEs

Survey to tell us you want to participate: http://bit.ly/1M2bWwd

Agreement Form to be filled out and turned into the Junior High office: http://bit.ly/1SMPdWH

Congratulations to 8th grader Nathan John, 7th grader Desi Nainar, and 6th graders Brandon LaCrosse and Nikhil Patel on their performance at the Regional You Be the Chemist Challenge. All four made it into the top ten. Brandon LaCrosse made it all the way to the semifinals, and Nikhil Patel made it to the final round. In the end, after twelve playoff questions, Nikhil took second place and earned a spot at the state competition in Romeoville.

March Book Madness is going on in the Junior High Learning Center!

We started with the top 16 books checked out to name our Sweet 16. 4th-8th grade students voted for their favorite books last week to determine the Elite 8. This week's voting will decide the Final 4. Students are encouraged to discuss the books and vote during homeroom and study hall. The Champion will be named on Friday, April 1.

Registration for the 4th and 5th grade Drama Club will be this week. The club will meet on Tuesdays, starting on March 29th from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM in the drama room. Information sheets and permission slips can be found outside the drama room and in the virtual backpack. The registration deadline is Friday, March 18th so Mrs. Ludington can plan over spring break.

This week in Kindergarten through 5th grade we are continuing to build strategies for dealing with stressful situations in and out of school! Our 4th and 5th graders helped us last week by creating videos for our younger students. As we learn the new songs that reinforce our skills, we will be singing along to Oak Grove's amazing role models! Thank you 4th & 5th grade! Enjoy a couple of our videos. A special thank you to Dr. Meltzer for helping us use the Production Room for our first time. The students had fun and loved the professional look of their video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33l0ismArZg

4th Grade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvQZsWZXCis

5th Grade

The Oak Grove Extended Day Program went to Peoples Choice Family Fun Center in Waukegan on March 10th and had a BLAST! They played glow in the dark miniature golf, had a pizza lunch, enjoyed a movie with free popcorn and slushies and played video games for prizes. The manager told our director that Oak Grove was one of the best behaved groups he has ever seen! We are very proud of them and were told that they are welcome back any time!

Gala 2016 Photos

Thank you again to all of the Oak Grove families, staff and community friends that supported the Grove Gala 2016! It was truly a fun and charitable evening. To view & download photos of the evening, please:

• Go to www.dotdotdotphotography.com
  
• In the tab Clients-Client Galleries you will see the link to OGS Gala 2016 gallery
  
• Password: Gala2016
  

Thank you to Svetlana Laegeler of Dot Dot Dot Photography for capturing the spirit of the evening with her beautiful photos!

Did you miss our videos at the event? Visit www.ogsef.org/gala-2016 to view:

• Adventures at Oak Grove
  
• Tricia O'Kelley and Alex Horner, who play the "Meanie Moms" on the New Adventures of Old Christine "visit" the Gala
  

Last Chance: Apply for the Soaring Eagle Scholarship by March 16th

As support from our community has grown, so has the OGSEF’s ability to support our Oak Grove students as they move through elementary and junior high -- and even past high school. We are excited to announce the inaugural Soaring Eagle Scholarship to support a deserving student in their post-secondary studies. This $1000 scholarship is open to graduating Libertyville High School Seniors who are Oak Grove Alumni. Applications are available in the LHS Career Resource Center and responses are due by March 16, 2016. The scholarship will be presented at the LHS Awards ceremony in May.

March 14, 2016

A Message from PTO Co-Presidents Lisa Perrone and Mia Hughes:

Lunches This Week:

Monday – Jersey Mikes

Tuesday – Panino/Potato

Wednesday – Pizza

Thursday – Culvers

Save the Dates:

The Kindergarten & 2nd Grade Ice Cream Social is this Thursday, March 17th, in the Elementary Cafeteria. Stop by during the Open House for a complimentary frozen treat. It promptly ends at 7:30!

Just a friendly reminder that RSVP’s for the 5th Grade Mother Daughter Tea are needed by tomorrow, March 15th. RSVPs and pictures of your daughter should go to Jennifer Lopez at jlope@me.com. This year’s tea is on March 29th from 6:30-8:30.

This year’s Father Son Night is on Wednesday, March 30th. RSVP to Krista Sorensen at krista.sorensen@gmail.com by this Friday, March 18th.

Thank You Corner

Teacher Appreciation Dinner – Thank you to Joanie Sauers, Kim Konigseder, Beth Williams and Cami Vandixhorn for hosting a tasty dinner for our teachers last Thursday. The staff was treated to Donati’s during their break from Parent/Teacher Conferences. Thank you to our wonderful Eagle Bakers for making the delicious desserts.

Fannie May Candy Sales: Thank you to all of you who purchased candy from the Fannie May Candy Sale Fundraiser. It was a huge success. Many thanks to Cristina Buelow and Carlene Lichter for organizing this.

The 6th & 7th graders would like to thank OGS PTO for the fabulous skating social last Thursday. A great time was had by all, even the non-skaters! Broom Ball & Jimmy Johns were a crowd pleaser, as was our special guest ice ref, Principal Fenton. He may have been the best skater of them all!

Thank you for the great turnout & the great attitude of our OGS 6th & 7th graders. Thanks to Glacier Ice Rink for making the event so easy to execute. A special thank you to Principal Fenton for lacing up with a smile! A huge high five to Heather Moller, Renee Muehling & Katie Griffith for all your help on & off the ice!
Thank you OGS PTO for all you do for our kids!

Don't forget, preschool screening will be held this Thursday, March 17th from 1-3 pm for students who are three or four years of age. Please contact Julie Waehner at (847) 996-1426 with any questions. (This screening is not the screening for students who are age appropriate to start kindergarten in August.)

Please click HERE to view the flyers in our virtual backpack.

Click HERE to view Board Agenda and Minutes

Email: boe@ogschool.org
Website: www.ogschool.org
Location: 1700 S. O'Plaine Rd. Green Oaks, IL 60048
Phone: 847.367.4120