The Grove
November 11, 2022
Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave
Note From Principal Graham
It is very important for us to acknowledge our Veterans and show them our appreciation. We are rescheduling our Veterans Day program to Friday, November 18th. We hope the Veterans in our community can make it! More information about this celebration can be found below in our newsletter.
Is your child missing a coat, sweater, lunch, or water bottle? It may be in our Lost and Found located in the cafeteria. We will be working on organizing this area so students can easily identify their items and bring them home.
This week we practiced the power skill integrity. This is the ability to do the right thing even when no one is watching. I'm proud of our Patriots and their ability to make some smart decisions and do their best to follow their classroom and school expectations.
Veterans Celebration Moved to Next Friday, Nov. 18
Breakfast will begin at 7:30, Parade at 8:00, and the program beginning at 8:30.
Wednesday, Nov. 16 - 11:20 Dismissal
Important Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER
Monday, Nov. 14 - Student Flu Clinic at OGE
Wednesday, Nov. 16 - Collaborative Planning Day (11:20 Dismissal)
Wednesday, Nov. 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
Tuesday, Dec. 6 - Make-up Picture Day
Friday, Dec. 9 - PTA Jingle Jog
Thursday, Dec. 15 - PTA Meeting / Choral Event
Monday, Dec. 19 - 30 - Winter Break
JANUARY
Monday, Jan. 2 - No School - Weather Make-Up Day
Tuesday, Jan. 3 - Students/Staff Return to School
OGES Mascot Survey
From the Health Room:
Since there is an increasing number of cases of the flu in the Midland area please have your child get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, eat healthy, and get exercise by being outdoors, if possible.
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.
We are just trying to minimize the spread of illness and protect everyone. If your child is diagnosed with the flu please contact the health room.
Thank you,
Mrs. Becker RN, CSN
Student Flu Clinic Nov. 14
Oak Grove Elementary School has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to make flu vaccinations available to your child on Monday, November 14, 2022.
There will be no cost to you for this optional flu shot or nasal spray. If applicable, payment from your insurer or Medicaid may be made to DHEC on your behalf. You will note that the form asks for that information.
If you have not already had your child vaccinated this year and are interested in getting your child vaccinated at school:
Go to http://www.scdhec.gov/slvcconsent using your smart telephone, computer, or tablet and enter 13201009 as your validation code. [Please register only students attending OGES with this school code. Students attending other schools will need to be registered with their school’s code.]
Complete the online parent consent form and submit it to DHEC.
The online consent closes on November 7, 2022, at midnight. You will not be able to register your student once the online consent closes.
If your child is under the age of 9, he/she may need to get a second flu shot in order to receive the best protection. DHEC will notify you if your child will need a second flu shot.
If you decide not to participate in our vaccination clinic but are interested in your child getting the vaccine, we encourage you to contact your child’s healthcare provider or health department.
If, after you submit the online Parent Consent Form, there are any changes in your child’s health or you decide you no longer want your child to receive the flu shot at school, please contact the DHEC Regional Immunization Office at 803-602-2073 before the scheduled vaccination clinic.
Thank you for all that you do at home to keep our students healthy and ready to learn.
If you have any questions about the flu clinic, please call the district’s nursing and health services director at 803-821-3794.
Thank you
Piggie Won The Election
Kindergarten Storybook Parade
Pre-K Family Engagement Night
Student Thanksgiving Dinner - Nov. 17
Next Thursday, November 17, students will be offered a wonderful Thanksgiving meal that will consist of:
Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Cornbread Dressing
Seasoned Green Beans
Apple Crisp
Fruit
Lost and Found
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.
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
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.
About Us:
Website: https://www.lexington1.net/OGES
Location: 479 Oak Drive, Lexington, 29073
Phone: (803) 821-0100
Facebook: facebook.com/ogelementary
Twitter: @ogelementary
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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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