The Grove
January 20, 2023
Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave
Note From Principal Graham
I am thrilled to announce that we will be getting a new playground. Right now, the delivery date is mid-February. We will be removing the current playground equipment and installing the new system. We are working with the PTA to turn the covered recess area into an outdoor classroom. Once it gets installed, we will take lots of pictures to show off our new playground.
Report Cards - Tuesday, January 24
Important Upcoming Events
JANUARY
Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Report Cards Go Home
Thursday, Jan. 26 - PTA Spirit Night at MOD Pizza
Friday, Jan. 27 - PTA Chick-Fil-A Biscuit Sales (Morning Car Line)
Monday, Jan. 30 - 100th Day of School
FEBRUARY
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
School Counselor's Lesson - What Makes Me Unique
This month’s classroom lesson is all about “What Makes Me Unique”! Each class has enjoyed a grade-appropriate read aloud, followed by an opportunity to design a puzzle piece that represents their unique self!
It has been so inspiring to see our students grasp the concept & create their individual puzzle pieces detailing the many traits that make them different & special! In the end, we will assemble a puzzle for each classroom to display in the school!
3K Students Make Bear Cakes
4K Students Shine Bright
Easton was caught working hard.
Skye was caught being kind.
Yeisha was caught being kind.
Braylon was caught being kind.
Zoey was caught working hard.
Mr. Day 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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