The Grove
September 16, 2022
Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave
Note From Principal Graham
Thank you for your participation in our PTA fundraiser. Our last day to turn in purchased items will be on Tuesday, September 20th. Our next PTA event will be an OGE Spirit Night at Chipotle also on September 20th from 4-8 PM. Please see the flyer below for more information. We hope to see you there!
2022-2023 Teacher of the Year Finalists
Lindsey Resnick - PreK Speech Language Pathologist
Harley Shelton - Kindergarten Teacher
Stephenie Sims - 1st Grade Teacher
Susie Derrick - PreK Teacher
Cheryl Bartolotti - 1st Grade Teacher
Colleen Graffte - RTI Interventionist / 5th Grade Teacher
Important Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER:
Thursday, Sept. 1 - 23 - Fall Benchmark Assessments
Tuesday, Sept. 20 - PTA Spirit Night at Chipotle 4-8 PM
Tuesday, Sept. 20 - PTA Fall Fundraiser Ends
Wednesday, Sept. 21 - Collaborative Planning Day 11:20 AM Dismissal (Lunch Served)
Friday, Sept. 23 - Pre-Order Chick-Fil-A Biscuits Deadline (Limited Supply of Extras Will Be Available for Purchase Sept. 30)
Wednesday, Sept. 28 - Book Fair Begins
Thursday, Sept. 29 - PTA Literacy Night / Sundaes and Storytime / Book Fair Late Night
Friday, Sept. 30 - PTA Chick-Fil-A Biscuit Sales in Morning Carpool Line 7:00-7:40 AM
OCTOBER
Thursday, Oct. 6 - Parent / Teacher Conferences 2:45-5:45 PM
Friday, Oct. 7 - Parent / Teacher Conferences 8:00-12:00 PM
Monday, Oct. 10 - No School
Tuesday, Oct. 11- 13 - COGAT Testing (Gr. 2 &4)
Tuesday, Oct. 18-19 - IOWA Testing (Gr. 2)
Wednesday, Oct. 19 - Collaborative Planning Day 11:20 AM Dismissal (Lunch Served)
Thursday, Oct. 20 - End of 1st Nine Weeks
Friday, Oct. 21 - Fall Fest / Trunk or Treat
Monday, Oct. 24 - Red Ribbon Week Begins
Thursday, Oct. 27 - PTA Spirit Night at Menchies
Friday, Oct. 28 - PTA Chick-Fil-A Biscuit Sales (AM Car Line)
Fundraiser Ending - Catalog Orders Turn In - This Tuesday Sept. 20
Thank you to everyone for your support and help with this Fall's fundraiser. It was very successful! Your effort is helping the students and school in many ways.
Thank you for getting all catalog orders turned in by this Tuesday, September 20 so that orders can be submitted for completion on time.
Early Release - Wednesday, Sept. 21
Thank you for turning in your form last week letting your child's teacher know how they will be going home on this day. Extra forms are available in the front office.
Looking For Little Patriots
Little Patriots is a 14-week family engagement program for families of 3 and 4-year-old children who are not currently enrolled in a Lexington One preschool program.
This preK program is for the parent/caregiver and child to participate together at the school in weekly learning activities that help build skills for preschool and beyond. Little Patriots meet once a week on Thursdays at 11:00 for a thirty minute class. Our first session starts on September 29.
Each session includes play-based activities using a toolkit of books and materials provided to each child. There is no cost to participate and all materials are provided at no cost to you. If you are interested in this program, please call Marie Lewis at 803-821-0150 or go to the link on the flyer to register.
4th Grade - Explores Light
Ms. Howell's Class Earned Pajama Day
Colors All Around
Lunch Balance
Does your child need lunch money put on their account? You can add money to your student’s lunch account by visiting https://family.titank12.com/. The cost for lunch is $3.30.
The Family Portal allows you to see your student’s current balance and purchase history. You may also transfer money between student accounts, if you have more than one child.
Please contact 803-821-1231 or 803-821-1373 if you have any questions.
Checks can also be written to Oak Grove Elementary School and can be deposited into their lunch account.
Graham was caught being kind
Adeline was caught working hard
Bryson was caught being kind
Family Resource Center
Did you know that we have a Family Resource Center at Oak Grove? The resource center will be open for families on Fridays from 8 am to 9 am.
The center is a great place to come for resources that you might need to help reinforce skills that are being taught in the classroom. Materials may be signed out and kept at your home for a week. Please check out some of the great resources that we have! If the Friday hours are not convenient for you, just call Marie Lewis at 803-821-0150 to arrange another time to stop by!
Looking At Cleaning Out?
Girls Medium Tops
Girls Medium Pants (Elastic Waist Band)
Boys Medium Tops
Boys Small Pants (Elastic Waist Band)
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
PLEASE REMAIN IN VEHICLE:
For safety reasons and to keep traffic flowing, we need all parents to remain in their vehicle when dropping off or picking up their student in the car line.
- Staff will assist in helping your child out or putting your child in the car.
- Staff will help your child in the vehicle on the passenger side avoiding the traffic lane on the driver's side.
When Do I Need My Driver's License?
What Is The Latest I Can Dismiss My Child?
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.
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
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NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
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