The Grove
Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave
Note From Principal Graham
We hope everyone has a wonderful, joyous winter break. Enjoy the time with family and loved ones! We look forward to seeing you in the new year, 2022!
Thank You For Your Donations
Important Upcoming Dates
DECEMBER
December 20 - 31 - Winter Break
JANUARY
January 3 - Students Return to School. Please Arrive at School No Later Than 7:40 am
January 7 - Lost and Found Clean Out! Please Have Your Child Check It For Any Missing Items Before This Day
January 13 - Half Day - 11:20 am Dismissal
January 14 - No School For Students. Teacher Workday
January 17 - No School For Students or Teachers/Staff
January 18 - Lexington District One School Board Meeting
January 24 - Report Cards Issued
Lost and Found Items Clean Out - January 7
4K Applications Open February 1
High Community Spread
Dear Lexington District One Parents and Guardians:
This week, Lexington County shifted to high COVID-19 community spread as defined by the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). As you may recall, our district’s Safe Return to In-Person School and Continuity of Services Plan outlines some changes that take place in our schools during periods of high community spread.
We continue to monitor not only community spread, but also the number of cases in our schools.
The good news is the number of positive cases among students and staff remains very low. As of Friday, Dec. 3 at 2:00 p.m., we have around 43 student positive cases and 10 staff positive cases districtwide. Also, the COVID-19 vaccination is now available for all children 5 years of age and older.
Right now, district administration is working with schools to prepare for these procedural changes, which you can see in this graphic, if our community remains in high spread.
These changes, again listed here, would go into effect when we return from Winter Break on Monday, January 3, 2022, if Lexington County were to remain in high spread.
For the next two weeks, your student’s principal will communicate if any immediate adjustments will be made at your school based on specific school needs.
Kathryn McPhail
Chief Communications Officer
How To Report Exposures and Positive Cases to The School
It is important that if your child is sick, that they remain home. Should you have a student that has been exposed to COVID-19, been tested, or tested positive, that all information be reported by clicking HERE.
IMPORTANT:
Please use this same link to report over Winter Break as well.
Free Student COVID Testing Sites
Dear Lexington District One Families:
As you may recall, the district partnered with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to offer voluntary and free COVID-19 testing to Lexington District One families who are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 or want to be tested so a student may return to school from quarantine early.
The three drive-through testing sites in our school district will operate on a limited schedule during the Winter Break.
Here is the testing site schedule for Winter Break only.
Monday (Dec. 20 and Dec. 27) and Wednesday (Dec. 22 and Dec. 29) 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Rosenwald Community Learning Center
420 Hendrix Street
Lexington, SC 29072
Tuesday (Dec. 21 and Dec. 28) and Thursday (Dec. 23 and Dec. 30)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Former Gilbert Elementary School (Old Gilbert High School)
314 Main Street
Gilbert, SC 29054
Tuesday (Dec. 21 and Dec. 28) and Thursday (Dec. 23 and Dec. 30)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Former Pelion Middle School
758 Magnolia Street
Pelion, SC 29123
The testing sites will all be closed on Fridays during Winter Break.
Beginning Monday, January 3, 2022, all testing site locations will resume the normal Monday through Friday schedule.
To visit a clinic and get tested, parents/guardians must use the link below to create an account and sign up.
https://rrtesting.app/SCSchools
After you create an account, no appointment is needed. Just drive through and get tested.
As a reminder, to report a positive COVID-19 test or exposure for your student during the break, please use this form.
Thanks.
Amy Wood, BSN, RN
Nursing and Health Services Director
OGE Administration Spreads Some Cheer
First Grade Students Celebrate Grinch Day
Family Resource Center
Here at OGES, we now have a Family Resource Center! This center is funded through our school's Title I family engagement budget. The center helps serve the needs of ALL families by connecting them with school and community resources and helping families engage with the learning process.
If you are in need of any resources to help your student learn, please let us know. Whether it's books, manipulatives, games, flashcards, or more, we have a full resource library of materials to help support your child's learning at home!
For more information, please contact our family liaison, Marie Lewis at 821-0150 or mlewis@lexington1.net.
STEM Activities
- Kindergarten students built a new sled for Santa out of legos.
- First grade students constructed a parachute for Santa because his sleigh was broken.
- Second grade students tried to build the highest shelf they could for the ELF.
- Third grade made a zip line to help the gingerbread escape from being someone's desert!
- Fourth grade helped Santa by building him a new sled!
- Fifth grade students built a catapult to send presents flying!
Glow Day 2021
PreK Sensory Day
Ringing The Bell - Goals Met!
Getting To School On Time
Thank you for taking important steps each morning to have your child to school in time. Students are to be in their classroom when the bell rings at 7:40 am. Every minute counts!
VERY IMPORTANT:
Any adult dropping off a student at 7:40 or after, will need to walk the student into the office and sign them in. Thank you.
Driver's License / ID Needed
Have You Checked Your Child's Red Folder This Week?
Thank You
School Hours:
Tardy Bell Rings at 7:40 am
Classroom Instruction Begins at 7:40 am
Dismissal at 2:20 pm
Office Hours: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office Phone: (803) 821-0100
Fax: (803) 821-0103
Safety Procedures
Procedures are in place to maintain the safety of our students, staff, and parents.
Children will have time throughout the day to clean their hands.
We will be practicing social distancing in the classroom.
The students are in the family model of learning. When they transition to another classroom, like related arts, they remain seated with the same group of students as their classroom seating chart.
All rooms are equipped with hand sanitizer installed on the walls and individual pumps. We ask that everyone use our school-provided hand sanitizer.
LOOLA Material Pick Up Dates
For Current LOOLA students, if OGE is still your home school, on designated LOOLA Fridays, you will be able to come to Oak Grove Elementary to pick up materials and access the library. Your child's LOOLA teacher will notify you if they are sending materials home that need to be picked up. Please pick up your materials between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm on LOOLA Fridays in the main office. Please have your driver's license or photo ID. If you have questions or concerns, please email Mr. Casey at jcasey@lexington1.net or call 803-821-0105.
LOOLA Friday Dates for Oak Grove Elementary
January
January 7, 2022- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
January 13, 2022 - End of Semester - Return all materials EXCEPT district-issued device.
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.