The Grove
May 5, 2023
Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave
Note From Principal Graham
As we celebrate our teachers and staff next week, we have a different way to celebrate them each day. Check out the flyer below to see how you can show our staff how much we appreciate all that they do.
Next week we begin our end-of-the-year state testing for grades 3-5. We know they are going to work hard and do their best work. Please help us by making sure they get a good night's rest and arrive at school on time. Thank you!
- Grade 3 May 9-11
- Grade 4 May 15-18
- Grade 5 May 15-17
2023-2024 Teacher of the Year Finalists Are:
Ms. Atkinson
Ms. Hillman
Ms. Bartolotti
SC Ready Testing Dates
SC READY - Grade 3 Only
Writing - Tuesday, May 9
Reading - Wednesday, May 10
Mathematics - Thursday, May 11
SC READY - Grades 4 - 5
Writing - Monday, May 15
Reading - Tuesday, May 16
Math - Wednesday, May 17
Science (Grades 4 Only) - Thursday, May 18
Important Upcoming Events
MAY
Monday, May 8-12 - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Monday, May 8 - 2nd Grade Field Trip
Tuesday, May 9 - 3rd State Testing ELA
Wednesday, May 10 - 3rd State Testing ELA
Thursday, May 11 - 3rd State Testing Math
Friday, May 12 - Last Day To Check Out Library Books
Sunday, May 14 - Mother's Day
Monday, May 15 - 4th / 5th State Testing ELA
Tuesday, May 16 - 4th / 5th State Testing ELA
Wednesday, May 17 - 4th / 5th State Testing Math
Thursday, May 18 - 4th State Testing Science
Thursday, May 18 - ALL Library Books Due
Tuesday, May 23 - 3rd Grade Field Trip
Wednesday, May 24 - 5th Graders Visit Middle Schools
Thursday, May 25 - Career Day
Friday, May 26 - $5 Chick-Fil-A Biscuits (AM Car Line)
Monday, May 29 - No School
Tuesday, May 30 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6PM
Wednesday, May 31 - 5K Promotion Ceremony 6PM
JUNE
Thursday, June 1 - Half Day For Students 11:20AM Dismissal
Thursday, June 1 - Graduation Walk
Friday, June 2 - Last Day / Half Day For Students 11:20AM Dismissal
Friday, June 2 - Report Cards Go Home
AUGUST
Wednesday, August 9 - First Day of School of 23'-24'
Lost and Found Clean Out
If your child is missing any pieces of clothing gloves, etc. please remind them to take a look in the Lost and Found by this date.
Parent Survey
English:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18ysX07fDDap8CmrQw5-gQAby8RMwIENErEf11DfIb0Y/edit
Spanish:
http://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CYC8maTF3428FPsYMUsA58Jdf9BEnkWXDWDs_4Hq7-s/edit
Water Bottle Masterpiece
A fun school wide collaborative project took place over a period of a few weeks, where students and staff collected water bottles and caps and 5th grade students helped Ms. Hillman, Ms. Shuman and Mr. Lawson's classes paint the water bottles. The hat is made out of coffee filters. The colors represent OGES inclusion with our special education classes.
This project provided students in self contained special education classes with the opportunity to create artwork for an exhibition displayed at Rosenwald Community Learning Center.
4K Preschool Fun in the Sun
Communication is Key
5th Grade Field Trip to Saluda Shoals
3rd Grade Readers Theatre
Library Learning
Congratulations
Laken from Ms. Bartolotti’s 1st grade class
Nathan from Ms. Bartolotti’s 1st grade class
Frances from Ms. Morrow’s and Ms. Cobb’s kindergarten class
All three of these students
already have their name on the RED Reading Wall for getting to 50 steps
have received five free books this school year - one for each time they completed another 100 steps
Now their pictures will be posted on a special spot outside the library for reaching 500 steps
2D and 3D Shapes
Reaching Goals
Want to Be a Part of Something Big?
https://forms.gle/qXPWMP8yhGZNcb859
This form is intended to collect information from those who are interested in the possibility of becoming a member of the Board of Directors of the Oak Grove Elementary Parent Teacher Organization.
Completing this form does not guarantee an appointment to the Board, but rather, it is a step in the mutual exploration of interest between you and OGE PTO.
First Day of School 23-24
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.
Parent Climate Survey
Dear Lexington One Families,
Each year the S.C. Department of Education asks students, teachers and parents/guardians to complete school climate surveys. Responses to the surveys provide useful information that help school and district leaders.
If you haven’t completed the survey, here are the directions:
Log into Parent Portal at: lexington1.powerschool.com/public
You must log in on an internet browser. The survey does not work on the PowerSchool App.If you need assistance with accessing the Parent Portal or need an alternative option for completing the survey, please contact your school.
Click on “Parent Climate Survey” link that is under your child’s name and student ID number.
Click on the drop-down box at the top left to change languages if necessary.
Thank you for taking time to provide us with feedback by completing the survey.
Sincerely,
Libby Roof
Chief Communications Officer
4K/5K Application Process for 23'-24'
Applications will be accepted online only and using the following links:
4K https://www.lexington1.net/preschool,
5K https://www.lexington1.net/5K
All required documents must be uploaded at the time of submission for the application to be processed. For 5K, The age of the child will need to be 5 by September 1, 2023 and reside in the Oak Grove Elementary attendance zone.
4K (Age of 4 by September 1, 2023)
For students to participate in the district's 4k program, they must:
- Resident in Lexington One attendance area
- Meet an at-risk criteria (Annual family income of 185% or less of the federal poverty guidelines, or Medicaid eligible, or Children also qualify in cases of developmental delay)
Any questions, please contact Shelley Lauth at (803) 821-0104 or slauth@lexington1.net.
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.
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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