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5/13/24 OG NEWS
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May 13, 2024
New Family Registration - In Person
Registration for incoming Kindergarten and all new families is Wednesday, June 5, from 1:00 - 6:00 pm in the small gym. Registration information will be mailed home to all new families. If you are aware of anyone new to the area that is interested in registration information, please have them contact Dave Huber at huber@ogschool.org
Civil War Day
As part of our Social Studies curriculum, 5th Grade learns about the American Civil War. As a culminating activity, we host a Civil War Day and invite Civil War reenactors to come in and present to our 5th-grade students. Presentations and demonstrations this year include infantry, cavalry, artillery, and music. Students will rotate through these demonstrations throughout the morning of Thursday, May 30 starting at 8:30 am and ending by 12:30 pm. Both artillery and infantry will be firing blank cannon and musket rounds during the first half of the morning. We are excited for the kids to learn more in-depth what it was like to be involved in the Civil War.
8th Grade Families
Any 8th-grade student not attending Libertyville High School in the Fall please contact Kathy Azzato at azzato@ogschool.org prior to June 3.
Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Dance
We are in desperate need of volunteers to decorate on Friday, May 24, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. Come for as long as you can. We have a short window to decorate and many hands make light work. Please click on this Sign-Up Genius link to help. You may contact krista.sorensen4@gmail.com with any questions.
Field Day
Field Day is next Friday, May 24 from 8:30 - 11:00 am. A few volunteer slots have opened up and we can use your help! Please email Karin Pawlowski or Laura Reutzel with any questions or if they can add you to their list of backup volunteers.
SEL Hub Survey
The survey will take place for students this week. For more information, please review THIS family letter. If you have any questions please contact Ryan Murray at murray@ogschool.org
Course Placement Letters
Families of students in grades 3-7 can expect to receive course placement information for the next school year in late May. For more details about gifted services and courses offered in grades 4-8, please visit the Oak Grove website’s Talented and Gifted Services page.
5/13/24 - 5/16/24 - BOGO Book Fair
5/15/24 - BOGO Book Fair Family Night 4:00 - 7:00 pm
- 5/21/24 BoE Meetings; Committee of the Whole 6:00 pm & Regular Meeting 6:45 pm (JH Cafe)
- 5/24/24 - Early Release Day, Students Dismissed at 1:00 pm
Games of the Week
5/17/2024 - IESA Class 3A/4A State Track and Field Finals at EastSide Centre 10:00 am
5/18/2024 - IESA Class 3A/4A State Track and Field Finals at EastSide Centre 8:00 am
- PTO Meeting This Wednesday will begin at 9:30 am with a celebration for Oak Grove retirees in the elementary cafeteria. Following the celebration, we will continue with the final meeting of the year in the PD room. Agenda and minutes are available for review. A Zoom invite will be sent by email - please note the Zoom portion of the meeting will not begin until we move to the PD Room around 9:50 am. We will be voting on the ‘24-’25 committee chair slate and the ‘24-’25 budget. If you would like to cast a proxy vote for these two items, please complete this form and email it to the secretary.
- The K-8 Spring BOGO book fair is coming to OGS May 13-16 and we’re looking for volunteers. If you’re interested in helping, please sign up here (scroll down and add your name to either Book Fair) and stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.
- EPI Pre-Pack School Supplies Ordering is now available for the ‘24-’25 school year. See the flier here for ordering instructions. All of the non-consumable items (i.e. headphones, binder, scissors) are guaranteed for the year and will be replaced if requested by a student/teacher. To order, please click here and enter school code OAK039. Any questions, please email Jennifer Liu.
Box Tops for Education gives families an easy way to earn money for Oak Grove School with products you already buy. Download the Box Tops app to scan your grocery receipts.
Oak Grove Summer Camp
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.