The Grove
January 27, 2023
Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave
Note From Principal Graham
Believe it or not, we are already starting to plan for the next school year. Our 4K and 5K application process will start on Monday, January 30th. Please see more information below about how to start that process. If you have any questions, please talk to our school records office, Shelley Lauth, and she will be glad to help you with the process.
Check Out Next Week's Newsletter to See Who Will Be This Years Support Staff of the Year!
PTA Spirit Night Recap
Important Upcoming Events
JANUARY
Monday, Jan. 30 - 100th Day of School
FEBRUARY
Through March 10 - ACCESS Testing for Multilingual Students
Wednesday, Feb. 8 - Collaborative Planning Day - 11:20 Dismissal
Thursday, Feb. 16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00-6:00 pm
Friday, Feb. 17 - No School For Students / Parent/Teacher Conferences 8-12 pm
Monday, Feb. 20 - No School For Students or Staff
Thursday, Feb. 23 - PTA Spirit Night at Salsaritas
Monday, Feb. 27 - PTA Skate Night
Monday, Feb. 27 - Book Fair Begins
4K / 5K Applications Process
Applications will be accepted online only at lexington1.net, and all required documents must be uploaded at the time of submission for the application to be processed. For 5K, The age of the child will need to be 5 by September 1, 2023 and reside in the Oak Grove Elementary attendance zone.
4K (Age of 4 by September 1, 2023)
For students to participate in the district's 4k program, they must:
- Resident in Lexington One attendance area
- Meet an at-risk criteria (Annual family income of 185% or less of the federal poverty guidelines, or Medicaid eligible, or Children also qualify in cases of developmental delay)
Any questions, please contact Shelley Lauth at (803) 821-0104 or slauth@lexington1.net.
Just What Is Oobleck?
Congratulations Sarah! - 500 Steps in Reading Log
Sarah from Ms. Lott’’s first grade class has reached 500 steps in her RED Reading Log
Sarah
already has her name on the RED Reading Wall for getting to 50 steps
has received five free books this school year - one for each time she completed another 100 steps
Now her picture will be posted on a special spot outside the library for reaching 500 steps
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Rebel The 3K Bearded Dragon
Santiago was caught working hard.
Madelyn was caught being kind and working hard.
Bentley was caught working hard.
Caleb was caught working hard.
Ambria was caught working hard.
Reaching Goals
We are proud of all students in their goals, their efforts to meet those goals and the celebration that follows. Check out these wonderful students who worked hard and met their goals.
Volunteer Opportunities
Chick-Fil-A Biscuit Sales in Morning Car Line (Jan. 27)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AE29A3F8C16-chick
Field Day (Mar. 31)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA4AE29A3F8C16-ogefield1
Fever Protocol
If your child has a fever do not give them medicine and send them to school. The protocol is for them to be fever free for 24 hours, without medication, to return to school.
If your child is diagnosed with the flu please contact the health room at (803) 821-0120.
Thank you,
Ms. Becker RN, CSN
Oak Grove Polar Plunge
Oak Grove Elementary Faculty and Staff are participating in the Lake Murray Polar Plunge for the Special Olympics. We have many teachers and administrators who will be jumping in the frigid waters of Lake Murray for this great cause. We have a schoolwide goal of $1000! If you would like to donate towards a certain administrator, teacher or staff member, please navigate the site linked below to donate.
Need to Add Lunch Money?
Does your child need lunch money put on their account? It is easy to do by going to https://family.titank12.com/. The cost for lunch is $3.30. The website is user friendly and you can even see your student’s current balance and purchase history. This includes special sales like ice cream bars.
Should you wish to send in a check to the school cafeteria, checks can be made payable to Oak Grove Elementary School to be deposited into their lunch account.
Free Student DHEC Drive-Through Testing Sites
Dear Lexington District One Families:
We partnered with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to offer voluntary and free flu and COVID-19 testing to Lexington District One students.
Three drive-through testing sites in our school district will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the following locations:
Rosenwald Community Learning Center
420 Hendrix Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Former Gilbert Elementary School (Old Gilbert High School)
314 Main Street
Gilbert, SC 29054
Former Pelion Middle School
758 Magnolia Street
Pelion, SC 29123
We chose these sites to best serve all communities throughout our district, while not causing a disruption to learning. The clinics give our families the voluntary opportunity to test for free if their student is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or flu. The combination test allows for a single nasal swab to be used to test for COVID-19, Flu A, and Flu B.
To visit a clinic and get tested, parents/guardians must use the link below to create an account and sign up.
First Day of School 23-24
Reporting COVID
Dear Lexington District One Families:
Lexington District One students and staff continue to learn, work and live with COVID-19 with minimal disruptions. Our schools are operating normally, and DHEC no longer requires close contacts to quarantine.
Please remember that students who are sick with COVID-19 or test positive must continue to isolate, meaning they must stay at home from school.
We recently updated the way to report your student’s COVID-19 positive test results for the 2022–23 school year.
All student reports of a positive COVID-19 test result will be completed through the COVID-19 report form found in PowerSchool Parent Portal. The previous Google form link is no longer accepting responses.
After logging on to Parent Portal, select ‘Forms’ in the navigation bar, then fill out and submit the “COVID-19 Reporting Form.” We will then email you further information on when your student may return to school and school-sponsored events.
Did You Know That.....
- Doors Open: 7:00 AM
- Student Instruction Begins 7:40 AM
- If Arrival is After 7:40 AM, an Adult Will Need to Sign in Their Student With the Front Office and Get a Tardy Pass.
- Early Sign Outs By 2:00 PM
- Dismissal: 2:20 PM
Office Hours
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Monday - Friday
Office Phone: (803) 821-0100
Fax: (803) 821-0103
About Us:
Website: https://www.lexington1.net/OGES
Location: 479 Oak Drive, Lexington, 29073
Phone: (803) 821-0100
Facebook: facebook.com/ogelementary
Twitter: @ogelementary
Lexington County School District One’s Nondiscrimination Statement
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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin or any other applicable status protected by local, state or federal law.
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