11/18/24 OG NEWS

November 18, 2024

Veterans Day Ceremony

I am proud to share the video from our Veterans Day ceremony held on November 11. This important tradition continues to serve as a moment of learning, appreciation, and connection for all involved.

I want to commend the exceptional efforts of our 8th grade students and teachers, whose participation and contributions added so much value to this year’s ceremony. Events such as this are deeply meaningful and bring together our students, staff, families and community members.

Lastly, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our veterans, their families, and all who attended to make this event truly special.

Student Recognition

Two of our Oak Grove Students made the All-Illinois Junior Band this year, which will be held at the University of Illinois in January! A huge congratulations to returning participant Max Gardiner (8th grade) and first-time participant Anna Eulberg (8th grade)!

Cook Memorial Library

Congratulations to our Oak Grove students who were recognized in the Annual Cook Memorial Library bookmark contest. Well done! To see the bookmarks click here.

Daisy Keats

Kinley Schlesinger

D’Angelo Kern Jr.

Ayansh Tata

Esosa Osayimwen

Mabel Hayes

Penelope Marion

Abhinav Mandal

Trimester 1 Report Cards

Report cards will be emailed to all families on November 19. If your child is in grades K-3, there will be an extra document attached to the email to help you better understand your child’s progress. Additionally, rotation teachers have been monitoring the progress of their students in grades K-5 but will not formally report on standards until the end of the second trimester. Since these teachers see students only once a week, they have not yet gathered enough information to report on proficiency towards standards. If you do not receive your child(ren)’s report card by the end of the day on November 19, please email Dave Huber (huber@ogschool.org).

Fall Conferences

Conferences will take place the week of November 25 and can be scheduled up until noon on Nov. 22. Please keep in mind that conferences will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Nov. 25

• Video conferences available from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

• In-person conferences available from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Nov. 26

• Video conferences available from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm

If you have any questions, please contact Dave Huber at huber@ogschool.org.

No Early Library Hours

Due to the Book Fair in the JH Library, there are no early library hours this week, 11/18 - 11/22.

No Student Attendance

Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29.

Student Council

The Student Council is hosting a donut sale to raise funds for exciting school events! Donuts will be available for $2.00 each on Friday, November 22, from 7:45 am to 8:12 am in the junior high morning recess area. Students in grades 5–8 are welcome to participate. Please bring exact change. If you have any questions, feel free to email abrown@ogschool.org.

11/19/24 - Report cards sent home

11/19/24 - BoE Meetings; Committee of the Whole 6:00 pm & Regular Meeting 6:45 pm (JH Cafe)

11/25/24 - Fall Conferences (Virtual 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm & in Person 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

11/26/24 - Fall Conferences 8:00 am - 12:00 pm (Virtual)

11/27/24 through 11/29/24 - No student attendance

Games of the Week

11/18/24 - 7th (4:30) and 8th (5:30) Grade Girls Basketball Vs Edgewood & 7th (4:30) and 8th (5:30) Grade Boys Basketball @ Millburn

11/19/24 - 7th (4:30) and 8th (5:30) Grade Girls Basketball @ Highland

11/20/24 - 7th (4:30) and 8th (5:30) Grade Girls Basketball Vs Edgewood Blue

11/21/24 - 7th (4:30) and 8th (5:30) Grade Boys Basketball @ Deerpath Gold

Athletics
Looking for information about upcoming games or events? Please check the Oak Grove Athletics Calendar or contact our Athletic Director, Dave Karolewicz, at karolewicz@ogschool.org.

Band
Please see the Oak Grove band website for the most updated information.

The K-5 Fall Book Fair has arrived, and we still need volunteers on Tuesday and Wednesday! It’s not too late to create an e-wallet, and you can view your child’s shopping schedule here. Don’t forget to stop by for Family Night on Wednesday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. Consider grabbing a gift for your teacher from their wish bucket, too!
The K-4 Winter Party Volunteer sign-up is open until the end of today! Click here for more information and to sign up.
Our Winter Market will be on Saturday, December 7, from 9 am to 12 pm. Click here for details, including shopping info, volunteer opportunities (for students and adults), Duck Donut pre-orders, etc.
It is time for our first Community Give Back event of the year. Our goal is to collect 800 boxes of macaroni and cheese by Thanksgiving for Fill a Heart 4 Kids. There are bins by both offices in the building. A simple purchase can make a big difference!
We need your help when providing our wonderful staff dinner during conferences. Sign up here if you are available to help on Monday, November 25.

Please click HERE to view the flyers in our virtual backpack. Flyers are updated weekly, so please check back often so you won't miss any of the events going on in our community.