3/3/25 OG NEWS

A gentle reminder that there is no student attendance on Thursday, March 6, due to spring conferences. Also, there is no student attendance on Friday, March 7. We look forward to seeing you all back at school on Monday, March 10, for a full day.

Spring Conferences will take place on March 6 from 1:00 - 8:00 pm. Virtual conferences are available from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, and in-person conferences are available from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Please note that there will be no childcare option for conferences. Please contact Dave Huber at huber@ogschool.org with any questions.

Our K-5 Social Emotional Learning Teacher has walk-in opportunities for conferences. If you have any concerns or questions and would like to do a virtual conference, please reach out to her for times between 1:00 - 3:00 pm at skiefer@ogschool.org. She will also be available for in person Drop in appointments in the Professional Development room between 3:00 - 4:30 pm and 5:30 - 8:00 pm.

You can now view and pay your student’s fees directly from the PowerSchool Parent Portal! By visiting the BALANCE page in your PowerSchool account, you’ll see your child’s individual fees and balances. From there, you can securely make a payment through our Power RevTrak Web Store with just a few clicks. To get started, you can just log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and navigate to the BALANCE page. If you have any questions about creating your parent PowerSchool account, please contact Dave Huber at huber@ogschool.org.

Trimester 2 report cards will be emailed home on Tuesday, March 4. It is important to remember that learning is a process, and every child progresses at their own pace. Also, it is not unusual for a child’s proficiency in standards to fluctuate as expectations increase. Use the report card as an opportunity to celebrate growth and set goals together. If you do not see an email from the school on Tuesday, you can check your messages directly in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Simply log in and click the BrightArrow Messages icon to view recent communications.

If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025 and is planning to attend kindergarten in the fall, pre-registration is open. Please begin this process by clicking HERE.

Kindergarten Information Night is on March 13 from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Jr. High Cafeteria. This is an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten and meet the teachers. Please note that no childcare will be provided for this event, but we will be offering a live stream option to view at home.

Please pass on this information to anyone else you know who has a child turning 5 on or before September 1.

This week, the universal screener SAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) will be administered. Students in grades 3-8 participate in this screener by answering questions related to Social, Academic, and Emotional behavior. The data gathered from those surveys, along with information from staff members and parents, help to identify students in need of social-emotional interventions.

The application deadline is today (3/3) for families wishing to explore early entrance to kindergarten or 1st grade for their child. More information and the application can be found on our website. No late applications will be considered.

CogAT reports were sent to families via email around 2:30 PM today, 3/3/25. If you do not see an email titled "CogAT Reports & Information" from us, you can check your messages directly in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Simply log into PowerSchool and click the BrightArrow Messages icon to view recent communications.

Over the weekend, three Oak Grove wrestlers qualified for state. Congratulations to Michael S., Anand V. and Dylan T. Best of luck this weekend and go Eagles!

Extended care students were invited to enter into a contest of "Create Your Own Monster" by Young Artists. We had 7 of our Oak Grove students' pictures make it into the book that was published. Congratulations to...

Nathan L.

Nolan L.

Michael Z.

Evan F.

Madison F.

Amelia A.

Isla P.

A former Oak Grove student, Mallory, was selected for the Special Olympics USA Team along with two male athletes from Illinois. All three will be competing in snowshoe sprints in the Special Olympics Winter World Games in Turin, Italy. The opening ceremonies will be on March 8. Mallory's snowshoe race finals are on March 13 and 15 at the base of the Italian Alps. All world game events and competitions will be televised by ESPN.

On March 5, WGN television will be broadcasting a segment on Mallory and the Illinois team at 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm plus rebroadcasts over the weekend. The WGN broadcast on March 5 will coincide with the Special Olympics Illinois delegation departure from ORD on the same day.

On March 12, Kindergarten-4th grade students will have the opportunity to enjoy a science presentation created by mobile ed productions. Members of their staff will present to students in grades K-4 at Oak Grove for 45 minutes. Please see the flyer below for additional information on the presentation. We would like to thank the PTO for providing this wonderful learning opportunity for students.

Get ready for a glowing good time with music, games, and fun! Wear your best neon outfit and let’s light up the night!

Save the Date!

Neon Glow 5th Grade Hangout
March 14, 2025
After School
$10 per student in Rev Track.

Oak Grove 5th and 6th graders will be attending a presentation on March 13 by author Nicole Hewitt. She will be talking about her career as an author and her new book The Song of Orphan's Garden. All families are welcome to purchase an autographed copy of her book by completing the form found in the virtual backpack. Questions? email Mrs. Osterman osterman@ogschool.org

3/6/25 - No student attendance & spring conferences

3/7/25 - No student attendance

3/12/25 - Band Concert at 7:00 pm

Games of the Week-

3/3/25 - 7th Grade Boys Volleyball Lakeside Conference Tournament at 4:30

3/4/25 - 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Lakeside Conference Tournament at 4:30

3/5/25 7th and 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Lakeside Conference Tournament Finals TBD

3/7/25 - Friday, March 7th IESA State Wrestling Finals at NIU

3/8/25 - Saturday, March 8th IESA State Wrestling Finals at NIU

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 our web page for dates and links. For the most updated information, visit the Oak Grove band website.

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.