Important Reminder for Parents and Students
Please note, students are not to bring in birthday treats to share with their class and/or other students.
Students in grades 5-8 are not permitted to bring birthday treats to share with their friends at any time during the school day, including lunch/recess hours. Thank you for your assistance at home.
For additional information, see page 20 of the Parent-Student Handbook as well as Oak Grove’s Food Awareness Handbook.
Oak Grove Spelling Bee
Congratulations to our 4th-8th grade spellers who qualified for the school spelling bee. Prior to the bee, qualifying students need to attend a pre-bee meeting. During this time, the rules will be read and explained and we will also conduct a practice round for students to get a "feel" for the bee. This will not be done the night of the bee, so students need to make sure to attend this meeting.
Pre-bee meeting: Thursday, January 11
What time: During your scheduled recess time
Where: Mrs. Evans's room (108 in the 6th grade hall)
What if I am absent from school that day?: It is the student's responsibility to see Mrs. Evans prior to the bee.
School spelling bee: Thursday, January 18
What time: 6:30 p.m. (all participating spellers need to check in by 6:15 p.m.)
Where: Junior High Learning Center
What if I am absent from school that day?: Participants must attend school the day of the bee. If they miss the full day, the alternate will spell in his/her place.
Who is welcome: Any family member, friend, or student at OGS who has an adult in attendance with them. Students are not allowed to be dropped off without an adult in attendance as staff will not be there to supervise students.
Curriculum Corner
Hello Oak Grove Community,
The TAG committee is excited to host another unique opportunity for our parents and students. On Saturday, March 17th, from 1:30 - 4 pm, K-8 students can participate in creative workshops utilizing science, technology, engineering and math all while their parents participate in a thoughtful presentation of their own. The parent presentation will be focused on identifying strengths and weaknesses in gifted children to distinguish and support their learning styles.
The parent seminar will be facilitated by Cheryl Lind, M.S., Ed.S., a certified school psychologist who works with The Center for Gifted - Midwest Torrance Center for Creativity in Glenview, Illinois. The K-3 and 4-8 student groups will be facilitated by teachers from The Center for Gifted.
Grades K-3 Class: Powders, Potions and Polymers
Grades 4-8 Classes: Combustion & Pyrotechnics and March Madness Basketball Launcher
Parent Presentation: How Identifying Strengths and Weaknesses in Gifted Children Serves to Distinguish and Support their Learning Styles
Oak Grove School
Saturday, March 17th, 2018
1:30-4:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required
Please see flyer in the Virtual Backpack for more information about the student classes, parent presentation, and registration information & fees.
PTO News
Attention Kindergarten & 1st Grade Parents
Save the date for the 2018 K-1 Social on Wednesday, January 24th from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Libertyville Sports Complex. Students have early release at 1:00 pm for a School Improvement Day, so its a perfect day for an afternoon of FREE activities including a challenge course, gaga ball, the climbing wall, relay races and various sports! Watch the Oak Grove News next week for additional information, including where to RSVP and how to sign-up to be a parent volunteer.
Daddy/Daughter Dance
The Oak Grove school Daddy/Daughter Dance will be held Saturday, February 3rd from 6:30 - 9:00pm in the Junior High gym and cafeteria. This formal event will be a night to remember for girls and their dads/special guy. The event is open to all Oak Grove students K-8. Cost is $20 per couple, $10 for each additional girl. There will be a DJ, raffle prizes, photo booth, special entertainment and dessert! Get your tickets now before the event sells out. Follow the link below for more information, to purchase your dance and raffle tickets, and to volunteer to help with the event. If you have any questions you can contact Liz Howard: howard_liz@hotmail.com
http://howardliz.wixsite.com/daddy-daughter-danceHot Lunch
Marla’s has opened up ordering for the rest of the school year. New restaurants and menu items are available, including Jimmy Johns, Domino's Pizza, Fine’s, and McAlister’s Deli! Don’t forget your orders need to be placed by 9:00 am on Monday for the following week. You can view menu items and place orders on Marla’s site.
https://marlaslunch.boonli.com/login.
PTO Meeting
Please join us in the Junior High teacher's lounge for our monthly PTO meeting. It is this Wednesday, January 10th at 9:00 am. We hope to see you there!
Virtual Backpack
Oak Grove School Board of Education
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
