9/3/24 OG NEWS

I hope you all had a wonderful extended weekend and are feeling rested and ready for the week ahead. As a reminder, we have iReady testing for grades 2 through 8 and FastBridge testing for 1st grade this week. Please ensure student devices are charged and ready to go and that our learners are well-rested for their assessments. Your support at home makes a huge difference in their success! Take care, and we look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Thank you to everyone who participated in a focus group and completed the online survey. IASB will present its findings at a special Board meeting this Wednesday, September 4, at 6:00 pm in the JH Cafe. This meeting is open to the public and will be streamed.

Please review this letter concerning SEL instruction being delivered to grades 6-8. Reach out to assistant principal Joe O’Malley or SEL teacher Susie Kiefer with any questions.

This is a friendly reminder that Picture Day is coming up on September 6, and we are excited to see our students' smiling faces and wonderful outfits! If you have any questions about ordering or other details regarding Picture Day, please don't hesitate to contact the front office at ogsofficestaff@ogschool.org for assistance.

This is a brief reminder that if you wish for your child/ren to have milk, please visit Revtrak to make the official purchase. If you have any questions, please email Rob Rendon at rendon@ogschool.org.

Please join us for our annual Curriculum Nights. The admin portion of the presentations will begin at 6:00 pm in the Pat Patt Gym; afterward, you may head to your child(ren)'s classroom. Also, members of the 8th grade Honor Society and/or Student Council will offer free childcare during curriculum nights. If you plan on utilizing childcare during curriculum nights, please complete THIS form so we can plan appropriately.

• September 11th: Kindergarten – 2nd

• September 12th: 3rd – 5th

• September 18th: 6th – 8th

Each night runs from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you!

We encourage all of our students to get involved in extracurricular activities. Here is a slideshow with information regarding all of the clubs offered at OGS. If you have an inquiry or need further information, please reach out to the staff member listed on that club’s slide for additional information.

Our Soaring Eagles Team is dedicated to inspiring students through monthly themes and blue ticket rewards for demonstrating positive behaviors like empathy and communication. At the end of each month, we draw two blue ticket winners from each K-5 classroom, and middle school students can shop at the school store run by our student council.

You can help by donating prizes or gift cards for our raffles. If you have items or would like to contribute, please contact skiefer@ogschool.org. Last year, generous PTO support allowed us to offer gift cards to places in Libertyville, such as Chipotle and Starbucks, as well as bigger prizes like Sox and Cubs game tickets. Any donation between $10-$50 would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your support!

The Soaring Eagles Team

Important Dates

9/3/24 - i-Ready Testing Begins (Grades 2-8) & FastBridge Testing (Grades K-1)

9/4/24 - Special BoE Meeting, 6:00 pm (JH Cafe)

9/6/24 - Picture Day

9/11/24 - Curriculum Night Grades K-2 from 6:00 - 8:00

9/12/24 - Curriculum Night Grades 3-5 from 6:00 - 8:00

9/18/24 - Curriculum Night Grades 6-8 from 6:00 - 8:00

Games of the Week

9/4/24 - 8th Grade Girls Volleyball 4:15 at Lake Bluff

9/5/24 - 7th Grade Girls Volleyball 4:15 at Lake Bluff

Athletics
Looking for information about upcoming games or events? Please check the Oak Grove Athletics Calendar or reach out to our Athletic Director Dave Karolewicz at karolewicz@ogschool.org with any questions.

Band
Please see our web page for dates & Links! Oak Grove band website for the most updated information.

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.