The Grove
Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave
Note From Principal Graham
Next week we will have our Book Fair. We are excited to offer this opportunity to anyone who would like to add to their home libraries.
Lost and Found Clean Out
Upcoming Important Dates
Kindergarten Enrollment Now Open - Apply Online
May 24 - June 4 - Book Fair
May 25 - Family Fun Hour (Feelings and Friends) 6 pm, Register Below
May 26 - PTA Virtual Meeting 4 pm (Link Found Below)
May 31 - No School
June 7 - 5K Drive-Thru Promotion Celebration 6-7 pm
June 8 - 5th Grade Drive-Thru Promotion Celebration 6-7 pm
June 8 - Last Day for 3K/4K Students
June 9 - Last Day of School for Students - 11:40 Dismissal. Lunch Will Be Served.
Now Enrolling Kindergarten Students
Lexington County School District One enrollment for 5-year-old kindergarten for the 2021–2022 school year is now open. Families may enroll their students online this year for convenience and the safety of our students, their families, and our staff.
You can enroll your child in kindergarten here.
If your child turns 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2021, your child is eligible for 5-year-old kindergarten.
If your child currently attends a 4-year-old kindergarten program in Lexington District One, you do not need to complete this online enrollment process.
If you do not know which school your child is zoned for, go to our website at lexington1.net, hover over the “Schools” tab, choose the “School Locator” link and fill out your information.
To enroll your child, the following documents are required.
Child’s official birth certificate with parents’ name on it (not wallet or short certificate)
Completed South Carolina Certificate of Immunization
Proof of residency including a current utility bill/statement (for example, electric or water) showing your name and home address within the district
Your South Carolina driver’s license or other state or federal photograph identification
If you are unable to produce any of the documents listed above or complete enrollment online, please contact Megan Whittle at (803) 821-0104 or the Office of Student Services at 803-821-1029 to discuss alternative documentation that may be acceptable.
When Will My Student Shop At The Book Fair?
Students will shop only during their weekly Library Related Arts time with their own class. The Book Fair will not be open before or after school on any day. Due to Covid restrictions, outside visitors will not be able to attend the Book Fair.
Students will shop according to this class schedule:
Monday, 5/24: Morrow, Alexander, Blakely, Falco, Day, Spulick
Tuesday, 5/25: Dudley, Sims, Patrick, Harmon, Graffte
Wednesday, 5/26: Mullen, Howell, Craigmyle, Martin, Rosemond
Thursday, 5/27: Murphy, Shelton, Wilder, Case, Metz
Friday, 5/28: Hillman, Bussert, Schilling, Mergenthaler, Yelton, Haley
Anyone can shop at our virtual Book Fair through May 29th.
Family Fun Hour - May 25
Hour: Feelings & Friends. We’ll find new ways to manage BIG feelings, add skills to our social and communication toolkits, and explore how to build positive relationships with ourselves and others. This month we’ll also be joined by early childhood mental health expert Tamar Izcovich, LCSW for the ask-me-anything session at the end of the workshop. So bring those tough parenting questions. The experts will be ready to help.
PTA Meeting - May 26
All are welcome to join us for this month's virtual PTA meeting. It will be Wednesday, May 26th at 4 pm.
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Graduate Walk - May 28
Kindergarten Drive-Thru Celebration - June 7
5th Grade Drive-Thru Promotion Celebration - June 8
Summer Food Service Program Locations
Chloe was caught being brave.
Colton was caught working hard.
Mikayla was caught working hard.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)
2nd Grade Class Celebrates Their Own Luau Day
This Week's P.E. Game of the Week
OGE Spirit Day- Every Friday
No Outside Food
Please Keep the School Nurse Updated ....... (803) 821-0120 / wrea@lexington1.net
it is important that we continue to monitor and contact trace for COVID.
Here is what we need to know:
1) If your student tests positive for COVID
2) If your student is identified as a close or household contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID
Please contact Wendy Rea, the school nurse, at 803-821-0120 or by email at wrea@lexington1.net to discuss the next steps.
Thank you for helping keep our school safe and healthy.
Helpful OGE Website Links
Hello OGES Families! While this is not new information, I just wanted to remind everyone of a few helpful sites that will help you stay informed with important information or give you information that may help you with your student.
School Website: http://oges.lexington1.net/
OGE Hub: https://sites.google.com/lexington1.net/oges-family-hub/home
School Counselor"s Site: https://sites.google.com/lexington1.net/ogescounseling
Facebook: Oak Grove Patriots
Twitter: OGElementary
As always, please feel free to contact me if you need any assistance! I can always be reached at mlewis@lexington1.net and at 803-821-0150.
Attendance Guidelines for Parents
Free Breakfast and Lunch
LOOLA Meal Pick-up Sites
Meal pick-up sites for Online Learning Academy students
Current pick-up times are 11 am–1 pm every Friday and this service will go through June 11. Current locations are:
Carolina Springs Middle
Gilbert Middle
Meadow Glen Middle
Pelion Middle
White Knoll Middle
Please see the Food Service flyer above for summer meal pick up available for all Lexington One students starting Thursday, June 17. Pick-up locations will differ from those listed above.
4K Application Process Continues
The application is available online at http://www.lexdistrict1.com/academics/preschool
or by dropping by the front office for a paper copy.
What will I need to apply?
- Child’s official birth certificate with parents’ names listed (not a wallet or short-form certificate)
- Completed S.C. Certificate of Immunization
- Current electric bill/statement showing parent’s name and home address within the district for proof of residency
- Parent’s driver’s license or other state or federal photo identification
Questions?: Feel free to call Ms. Whittle at (803) 821-0104 as she is happy to help you.
Safety Procedures
New procedures are in place to maintain the safety of our students, staff, and parents.
Parents may walk their child/children to the entrance of the school but we ask that you do not enter the building past the front office.
All students are required to wear a mask.
Children will have time throughout the day to clean their hands and also provide mask breaks as we know wearing a mask during the school day will be a new learning experience.
In order to keep our staff and students safe, we are not allowing parents/guardians to deliver lunch or other items during the day.
We will be practicing social distancing in the classroom.
The students will be in one classroom during the day observing the family model. Social distancing will take place as movement occurs in the hallway.
Since we are in the family-style model, we will be eating lunch in our classrooms. We will be unable to accommodate having guests come to school to each lunch with their child or visit the classroom.
All rooms are equipped with hand sanitizer installed on the walls and individual pumps. We ask that everyone use our school provided hand sanitizer.
About Us:
Website: https://schools.lexington1.net/Domain/26
Location: 479 Oak Drive, Lexington, 29073
Phone: (803) 821-0100
Facebook: facebook.com/ogelementary
Twitter: @ogelementary
Lexington County School District One’s 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.
The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The district designates specific individuals to handle inquiries or complaints. To find out whom to contact and how to contact them, please go to our website at http://www.lexington1.net/contact-us.