The Grove
Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave
Note From Principal Graham
This week we resent your Powerschool Portal login information. This is how the district is going to start requesting forms to be completed. Transportation is asking for information on students who will be riding the bus next school year. The directions to complete the transportation form are below. If you need assistance, please stop by the front office and we will be glad to help.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR NEXT YEAR IS THIS MONDAY, MAY 16
if you would like your student(s) to ride the bus next school year (2022–23), you must complete the transportation registration form found in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The deadline to sign up for bus transportation is Monday, May 16.
Parents/guardians must log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to register. Below are directions. If you have already created a Parent Portal account, skip to Step 2. If you do not already have a Parent Portal account, contact Megan Whittle at (803) 821-0104 for assistance.
You must complete a form for each child if you have more than one student.
The transportation department uses this registration information to create the bus routes for next school year.
If your transportation needs changing, or if you move, between now and the start of school in August, please contact your area transportation supervisor to make the change.
State Testing Continues - May 16-19
TESTING STARTS NEXT WEEK FOR GRADES 3-5
Student Daily Check off list:
1. Get a Good Nights Sleep
2. Eat Breakfast
3. Arrive to School on Time (by 7:40 am)
4. Be Ready to Give Your Best
5. Keep Your Chromebooks and Chargers at School
Monday - 5/16/22 - ELA - Grades 4/5
Tuesday - 5/17/22 - ELA - Grades 4/5
Wednesday - 5/18/22 - Math - Grades 4/5
Thursday - 5/19/22 - Science - Grade 4
Welcome Misty Johnson to OGE
Misty M. Johnson will serve as the new assistant principal of Oak Grove Elementary School next school year. She currently serves as the literacy coach at Carolina Springs Elementary School. A National Board Certified Teacher, Johnson has 20 years of experience in the classroom. She began her career at University of South Carolina Aiken, serving as the university’s coordinator of alumni affairs. She moved to Savannah to work at Savannah College of Art and Design, first as the coordinator of student affairs, then as the assistant director of student involvement. Johnson first stepped into the classroom in 2002, teaching third grade at Herbert A. Wood Elementary School in Lexington School District Two. She then moved to Harrisburg, NC, to teach third grade at Harrisburg Elementary School. Johnson returned to South Carolina to teach in Fort Mill School District, teaching fourth grade at Springfield Elementary School, then at Sugar Creek Elementary School. She joined Lexington District One in 2012, teaching fourth grade at Carolina Springs Elementary School. In 2014, she became the school’s literacy coach. Johnson has a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education from the University of South Carolina Aiken, and master’s degrees in both student personnel services and education administration from University of South Carolina.
Ms. Johnson is excited to be a part of the OGE family!
Important Upcoming Dates
Please pay close attention to this listing as it will be updated in the coming weeks with additional end-of-the-year dates and information.
MAY
May 16 - State Testing - Grades 4/5 ELA
May 17 - State Testing - Grades 4/5 ELA
May 18 - State Testing - Grades 4/5 Math
May 18 - All Student Library Books Due
May 19 - State Testing - Grade 4 Science
May 19 - PTA Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A (Saluda Pointe)
May 20 - LOOLA Packet Pickup - 10 - 1 pm
May 24 - PTA Bingo / Read on The Lawn Event - 5:30 - 6:30 pm (PTA Meeting)
May 27 - K Promotion Celebration - 9:00 am
May 30 - No School For Students or Staff
May 31 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6:00 pm. Students Arrive at 5:30 pm.
JUNE
June 1 - Half Day 11:20 Dismissal
June 1 - Grad Walk 8:00 am
June 2 - Last Day of School - Half Day - 11:20 Dismissal
June 2 - LOOLA Students Return All Materials
Almost Sold Out!
They are only $15 and available first come first serve. Stop by the front office if you wish to purchase one before they run out!
Family Engagement Survey
Each year, we send home a family engagement survey to get our families input. Please take a moment and complete the online survey (links below in English and Spanish) or complete the hard copy that was sent home with your student today. You only need to fill out one per family, not one per child. Surveys should be returned by Friday, May 20th. Thank you so much for taking time to do this for us! If you have any questions, please contact Marie Lewis at mlewis@lexington1.net or 803-821-0150.
LINKS:
English:
https://forms.gle/5pHWtJfRRrhG6pHc6
Spanish:
National Nurse Appreciation Day
PTA Board Nominations
The PTA Board is currently accepting nominations for the 2022-2023 PTA Board. Please submit nominations through the following link:
https://forms.gle/14mWJBoyu6zjdHZK7A Sweet Moment
5K Enrolling Now
Enrollment for 5-year-old kindergarten for the 2022–2023 school year is underway. Families may enroll students online this year using the following links.
CLICK HERE TO ENROLL IN SPANISH
- If your child turns 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2022, 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 the “School Locator” and fill out your information.
Achieving Goals and Ringing The Bell
Kane was caught being kind
Jah was caught working hard
Alex was caught being kind
Please Report Positive Cases
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 https://forms.gle/xqRi8moxjLmYngVq8.
LOOLA Material Pick Up Dates
For Current LOOLA students, your child's 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.
May
May 20
June
June 2 - Student’s last day - Return all materials
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
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
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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