10/15/24 OG NEWS
October 15, 2024
8th-grade PreACT @ LHS
Current 8th graders who live in the District 128 LHS boundary and attend Highland, Oak Grove, Rondout, or St. Joseph are automatically registered for this assessment. Students who do not live in the District 128 boundary will not be registered for this assessment. The PreACT will take place at Libertyville High School from 8:30am - 11:15am.
Club Opening - Elementary Art Club
Sign-ups are available now! Please click HERE (slides 3 or 4). If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Spector at spector@ogschool.org
Calling All Creative Minds!
All Oak Grove students are invited to design artwork for the National Blue Ribbon Assembly Program! This is your chance to showcase your artistic talents and represent our school's commitment to excellence. A winner from K-3 and 4-8 will be chosen.
Submission Guidelines:
Theme: National Blue Ribbon/Excellence in Education
Format: Digital artwork or hand-drawn designs on plain white paper:
minimum size of 5x7 (artwork will be digitized and resized for the program)
Deadline: October 31, 2024
Selected designs will be featured in the program and recognized at our awards ceremony!
Get creative, and let your imagination shine! For questions, reach out to Jennifer McBride mcbride@ogschool.org
All artwork can be submitted to your teacher or brought to Mrs. McBride's office.
Happy designing! 🎨✨
Student Prayer
Consistent with state law, we are committed to supporting the needs of our students, including providing an alternate space for those who require a place to conduct their prayers during the school day. If you have any questions please reach out to Ryan Murray at murray@ogschool.org to assist in ensuring that we are meeting your child's needs.
Halloween
As we approach the end of October, we are excited to share details about our upcoming Halloween events. Please click HERE for full details.
If you prefer for your child not to participate in the Halloween festivities, please reach out to Ryan Murray at murray@ogschool.org.
Basketball Tryouts
7th and 8th Grade Boys' Basketball tryouts will be held on October 15 and 16 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Pat Patt Gym.
7th and 8th Grade Girls' Basketball tryouts will be held on October 16 and 17 from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Jr. High Gym.
To try out, you must have a current sports physical on file in the school nurse's office. Remember to wear basketball clothing.
Questions about 7th-grade boys' basketball can be directed to walsh@ogschool.org
Questions about 8th-grade boys' basketball can be directed to callahan@ogschool.org
Questions about 7th-grade girls' basketball can be directed to izenstark@ogschool.org
Questions about 8th-grade girls' basketball can be directed to potter@ogschool.org
10/25/24 - Halloween Costume Party from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders presented by student council
10/31/24 - Halloween Parade starts at 8:45 am (2024 Halloween Details)
Games of the Week
10/15/24 - 7th & 8th grade Boys and Girls basketball tryouts from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Be sure that you have a current sports physical on file with the nurse's office
10/16/24 - 7th & 8th grade Boys and Girls basketball tryouts from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Be sure that you have a current sports physical on file with the nurse's office
10/17/24 - 7th & 8th grade Boys and Girls basketball tryouts from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Be sure that you have a current sports physical on file with the nurse's office
10/23/24 - 7th & 8th Boys Basketball at Millburn. 7th grade begins at 4:30 pm and 8th grade begins at 5:30 pm
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.
OGS Staff will be getting their photo taken for being a National Blue Ribbon Award school (Yay for them!) on December 4. They need help covering morning playground time (7:50-8:10) so all staff can participate in the photo. Sign up HERE to help out!
We are down to the final days to order your Caramel Apples and Chocolates while the PTO is partnering with Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory! Order HERE through Friday, October 18th!
Sign up by Wednesday if you want to be considered as a party volunteer for the K-4th grade Fall Parties on October 31. Click here to sign up!
Event: Promoting Positive Student Behavior
Erin’s Law Pre-K-Grade 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.
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.