7th Grade Camp Duncan Field Trip
The students had beautiful weather and enjoyed boating, teams course, rope games, a star lab, a climbing wall and s'mores all while working together encouraging and supporting their classmates and building relationships with their teachers. The team day allowed each student to "Step Into 7th Grade" and set a goal, discuss what they would do to make this year a great one and how they can work together to create a awesome school environment. The teachers and students are looking forward to a great year and our second trip to Camp Duncan in the spring.
Curriculum Corner
Hello Oak Grove Community,
As the year gets up and running, your calendars will fill up quick. If you are a parent of an 8th grader, please remember to reserve November 7th, 2015. LHS will be administering the PSAT to all incoming freshman in order to help determine class placement for the 2016-17 school year. In addition to the PSAT results, the STAR winter assessment, the placement tests given at OGS, and teacher recommendations will play a role in the final placement recommendation for freshman class schedules.
Specifically, parents have asked about HS math placement. In order to provide some clarity on our vertical alignment, a document has been created to show the progression between our on-grade level program, our Talented And Gifted program, and the connection to Libertyville High School. By altering a few components of the 8th grade math curriculum, we are able to offer all OGS students four choices of mathematics at the high school. While most students will take grade 8 algebra and then the high school’s version of Algebra I, there are a few exceptions to the rule and OGS administration wants to ensure that those few students have that option to enter directly into Geometry. This document was shared with parents who attended 6th, 7th, and 8th grade curriculum nights and was approved at the August 2015 board meeting.
There are also have been a few questions about our resources versus our curriculum. We are still utilizing the Bridges resources for students in grades K-5 math and College Preparatory Mathematics for grades 6-8 and Algebra I. Our curriculum, is aligned to the IL learning standards and occasionally deviates from our primary resource. If you have any questions about our math sequence, please contact one of our administrators.
PTO News
September 8, 2015
A Message from PTO Co-Presidents Lisa Perrone and Mia Hughes:
Hot Lunches this week:
Tuesday - Panera
Wednesday - Pasta
Thursday - Culver's
New Lunch Orders and Changes to Existing
Oak Grove PTO Registration has reopened and will remain open until 3pm on Monday, September 14th. During this time you can make changes to your existing lunch order or if you missed the June cut off, you may register now. If you are registering for the 1st time now because you missed the June cut off, you will be charged a $25 late fee. Please note any changes you make or new registrations will not begin until the week of September 21st. Once the system closes on the 14th no changes or new orders will be accepted. To register, visit the PTO page on the OGS website. You will need your student's ID number and password. If you don't have your ID and password, contact the school.
SPIRITWEAR ORDER DEADLINE THIS THURSDAY!
Only 2 Days Left! Don’t forget to log into www.headsupapparel.com. and enter Oak Grove 2015 to bring up the OGS Spirit Wear collection. Show your school spirit! Place your order to ensure you are sporting the latest Oak Grove gear. All proceeds benefit the programs provided by the Oak Grove PTO.
Order deadline is this Thursday, September 10th at 11:59pm. You can place your order from any computer. Merchandise will be distributed at school approximately mid-October. All sales are final.
Room Parent Need
Mrs. Seveska's class is in need of a head room parent. If you are able to help please contact Erin Heard at erin.heard@yahoo.com or Lisa Perrone atlisa@millcreekpkg.com. Please note that the Halloween, Holiday, and Valentine's Day Parties are ALL on Fridays this year.
Questions? Email Katrina Treutelaar at katrinatreutelaar@me.com or Juliana Furlong at jcf2465098@yahoo.com
Oak Grove School Education Foundation (OGSEF)
Save the Date: Gala 2016
Our biennial Spring Gala will take place on February 27th, 2016 at Independence Grove. Mark your calendars and look for more information on tickets, sponsorships, auction donations and volunteer opportunities soon! The Gala is OGSEF’s biggest fundraising initiative and we need the support of our community, parents, faculty and students to make it a great success. Plus, it is a great opportunity to network and socialize with your community…not to mention a ton of fun! The event features food, drinks, entertainment, auctions and more. This is an event you will not want to miss!
Support our upcoming Spring Gala through tickets, joining one of our Gala planning committees, auction donations, fundraising and volunteering! Contact ogsfoundation@yahoo.com for more information!
OGSEF is a 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT CORPORATION
Fall Intramural Volleyball
Intramural sports are open to 4th-8th grade girls and boys. Parents must fill out a permission form and pay the $10 fee online through RevTrak. Students should meet in the Patt gym from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm on the following dates:
Monday, September 14
Wednesday, September 16
Monday, September 21
Wednesday, September 23
Tuesday, September 29
Wednesday, September 30
Monday, October 5
Wednesday, October 7
If you have any questions, please email Coach Anna Edelson.
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
