9/30/24 OG NEWS

September 30, 2024

Erin’s Law Grades K-5

Please review this letter regarding SEL instruction being delivered to grades K-5. If you have any questions, reach out to assistant principal Joe O’Malley or SEL teacher Susie Kiefer.

Text Opt-in

On rare occasions, we would like to be able to reach our parents via text with short, time-sensitive messages. Examples of notifications include late buses, school closings, emergencies, etc.

In order to be able to receive text messages from us, you must opt-in. Please text YES to 87569 to enable your phone carrier to receive text messages from Oak Grove School.

Please note: text opt-in does not replace regular emails and/or phone calls; it simply adds another contact method for short, time-sensitive messages.

Parent Communication Tools

As a reminder, teachers utilize Seesaw and Google Classroom to communicate with families regularly. Please check for invitations in your email from your child’s teacher to ensure you do not miss any communications. In addition, parents of students in grades 6-8 can subscribe to PowerSchool alerts to keep up to date on assignments and grades inputted for their child (find directions here).

Event: Promoting Positive Student Behavior

OGS administration would like to invite all OGS families to a conversation to promote positive student behavior on October 24 at 6:30 pm in the Jr. High Cafeteria. Mr. O'Malley will share updates regarding OGS behavior practices and how families can support these practices to help students achieve maximum learning. Please respond here if you plan on attending. Reach out to Mr. O'Malley at omalley@ogschool.org with any questions or concerns.

The Great Body Shop Health Curriculum

Please see the Family Letter from the PE/Health teachers regarding health instruction this year. Please email your child’s PE/Health teacher with any questions.

Fall Testing Reports

FastBridge reports for students in grades K & 1 and i-Ready reports for students in grades 2-8 were emailed home on Friday. If you did not receive a report, please contact Dave Huber (huber@ogschool.org).

10/11/24 - Teacher Institute Day (No Student Attendance)

10/14/24 - Indigenous People Day No Student Attendance

10/25/24 - Halloween Costume Party from 6:00 - 8:00 for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders presented by student council

10/31/24 - Halloween Parade starts at 8:45 (More details to come)

Games of the Week

9/30/24 - Cross Country @ Sandburg at 4:30 Girls Run First & 7th Grade Girls Volleyball Tournament at 4:30 @ Sandburg

10/1/24 - 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Tournament at 4:30 @ Sandburg

10/2/14 - Cross Country @ Millburn at 4:30 Girls Run First

10/3/24 Cross Country Practice @ Adler - 4:00 All athletes must take the bus to and from Adler.

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.

Get your Caramel Apple on! The PTO is thrilled to partner with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory to offer delicious caramel apples and chocolates. Order here through October 18.
The next PTO meeting is this Wednesday, October 2, at 6:30 pm in the PD Room and on Zoom. Please see the agenda and past meeting minutes for more information. If you’d like to cast a proxy vote, please complete this form and mail it to the PTO secretary. A Zoom link will be sent via email.
Keep an eye out for the K-4 Fall Party Volunteer signup email! If you haven’t already signed up to be a party volunteer and would like to do so, complete this form.

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.