The Grove
May 19 , 2023
Note From Principal Graham
We have our last PTA events for the year next week. On Thursday, join us at Bellacino's for OGE Spirit Night from 4-8 PM. On Friday, we will have our last Chick-fil-A biscuit sales for $5 in the car rider line. Come early to get your biscuit.
No Lunch Visitation After May 26
Due to various events for the remainder of the year, we will not be able to accomodate visitors for lunch after this day. Friday, May 26 will be the last day to visit for lunch. Thank you for your understanding.
Devices To Remain at School
Devices and chargers will no longer go home with students. All devices will remain in their classroom and secured during the summer. When school resumes on August 9, students will be issued a device to use on school premises.
As the school year comes to a close, any outstanding device charges will need to be taken care of by June 2. Parents would have been notified if any charges are due. Thank you for your attention to taking care of these matters.
After School Program Update
Big Blue Marble will not be providing after school care to students of Oak Grove Elementary next school year. The school district is currently collecting and reviewing contracts of companies interested in providing after school care to our families. Look for more information this summer of our new after school day care provider.
Important Upcoming Events
MAY
Tuesday, May 23 - 3rd Grade Field Trip
Tuesday, May 23 - Summer Reading Kick-Off
Wednesday, May 24 - 5th Graders Visit Middle Schools
Wednesday, May 24 - Yearbook Distribution
Thursday, May 25 - Career Day
Friday, May 26 - $5 Chick-Fil-A Biscuits (AM Car Line)
Friday, May 26 - Limited Yearbooks Go On Sale 7:00AM Front Office ($20 - First Come First Serve)
Friday, May 26 - 3K Last Day
Friday, May 26 - Last Day For Lunch Visitors
Monday, May 29 - No School
Tuesday, May 30 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 6PM
Wednesday, May 31 - 5K Promotion Ceremony 6PM
Wednesday, May 31 - Last day of Big Blue Marble
JUNE
Thursday, June 1 - Half Day For Students 11:20AM Dismissal
Thursday, June 1 - Graduation Walk and 5th Grade Final 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 2023-2024
10 Yearbooks For Sale - Friday, May 26 - 7AM
The yearbook vendor had an overage on production of yearbooks, therefor we have 10 extra yearbooks for sale. They will be sold first come, first serve starting next Friday, May 26 at 7AM in the front office.
Vote for PTO Board of Directors - Voting Ends This Sunday, May 21 at 5PM
It is time to vote for your 2023-2024 PTO Board of Directors. Please submit your responses on the attached google form link.
Voting will end on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 5pm.
https://forms.gle/TyAvVHmHmGuXHTgKA
There is also a question on the bottom of the form in regards to the mural in the cafeteria. The current PTA Board has voted to paint over that and replace it with the current logo and/or new mascot. The general PTA membership will need to be in agreement as well to move forward with that project.
First Day of School 23-24
Career Day - May 25
Kindergarteners, 1st, and 2nd graders will take part in a Vehicle Showcase in the front parking lot, during which a wide array of businesses and community workers will display their work vehicles and share information about their jobs.
Students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades will remain in their classrooms as numerous volunteers share presentations and answer questions about their chosen career field.
It is our hope that students will gain a deeper understanding of the day-to-day requirements of a diverse range of jobs, as well as what education and training will best support their future plans!
SCETV Studio Field Trip
The 5th grade News Team students visited the SCETV Studio in Columbia today. They took a tour of the studio, heard about the different jobs in both radio and television production, and learned about what type of education is necessary to work in these fields. Students then worked to create their own television script and had the opportunity to perform it in front of the class. They also learned about creating a zine and started making their own.
Poetry Luau
Ms. Howell’s 1st grade students are amazing poets and wanted to share their poetry with loved ones by having a Poetry Luau. What a great turnout and loved having so many parents visiting today for this fun event! The "poets" loved sharing their poems with everyone!
500 Steps - Congratulations!
These students:
Already have their names on the RED Reading Wall for getting to 50 steps
Have each 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
Kindergarten Learns About Insects
Mia was caught working hard
Mallory was caught working hard
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Allena was caught being kind
Ja'Kobe was caught being brave
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Goals Met - Bell Ringing Celebration
Students are always encouraged to set goals for themselves and strive to reach those goals. Goals can be a wide range of things from learning your numbers, to reading a chapter of your favorite book, to getting a good grade on a test. A goal is that which a student sets for themselves and does all that they can to meet that goal. In those times when a goal is met, they get to ring the bell in celebration! Congratulations to this weeks bell ringers! Keep up the great work!
Tea Party
This week, Ms. Shuman’s PreK class worked on their nursery rhyme lessons by having a Tea Party for “I Am A Little Teapot” and “ Patty Cake”. Even the teachers dressed up ready for the big party.
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.
WKMS Summer Basketball Camp
June 26-28.
If interested, click on the link below to sign up.
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.
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
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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