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3/17/25 OG NEWS

3/17/25 OG NEWS

March 17, 2025

We’re in the home stretch... just one more week until a well-deserved Spring Break! As a reminder, there is no school the week of March 24. Before we head into the break, I kindly ask that you take a moment to complete the 5 Essentials Survey if you haven’t already. A parent survey report will be generated only if at least 20 percent of parents respond to the survey. The survey closes on March 28. Thank you for your participation and support! The collective voice matters!

Illinois Assessment of Readiness - 3rd-8th Graders

The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR), a state mandated assessment, will take place on Tuesday 4/8, Wednesday 4/9, and Thursday 4/10. If scheduling appointments for your child(ren), please try to work around these dates. Specific testing schedules will be shared by the grade level teachers as we approach testing. All students must have working headphones for the ELA sections.

Lost & Found

The lost & found will be available by the Main Office entrance on Monday March 17 until Friday March 21 (Weather Pending). Please take some time to stop by and look through for any lost or missing items. All remaining Items that are not collected will be donated. If you have any questions, please contact Rob Rendon at rendon@ogschool.org.

Track & Field

If you’re interested in the upcoming Track & Field season, please use THIS link to look at our schedule for the year. If you’re interested, be sure to have your OGS student attend our first informational practice on 3/31 from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm. As a reminder, all student physicals must be on file with the nurse. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Callahan at callahan@ogschool.org
Purple Up Day Flyer

Purple Up Day 2025 - April 15

We want to recognize our military families for the safety that they provide us on a daily basis as well as recognizing that the life of a military kid is a blend of unique adventures and challenges. Oak Grove is looking to celebrate our Military families with our second annual Purple Up Day breakfast on April 15. If you’re a Military family, please complete THIS form by March 21. More details to come!

Multicultural Fair 2025

The Multicultural Fair is back and we'd love your participation! If you don't know what the fair is, it's a fantastic way to learn about the cultures and traditions of our families at Oak Grove School. Please click on this Multicultural Fair Form to participate.

Class Placement: Family Input

If you would like to offer insight, share your perspective, or express a need on behalf of your child, we invite you to complete THIS form prior to March 21.
Golf at OGS Flyer

Golf

If you’re interested in the upcoming Spring Golf season, please look to attend the virtual informational meeting on Tuesday, March 18th at 7pm. Google Meet Code; oggolf25. If you have any questions please contact Mr. Karolewicz at karolewicz@ogschool.org.

Future Quest

Oak Grove is excited to partner with Lake County Tech Campus for this year’s Future Quest middle school career exploration on Thursday, April 10, 2025! This is an opportunity for 7th and 8th graders to experience career opportunities. The cost for the event is $20. Travel to and from the Tech Campus and dinner is provided. If your child is interested in attending, please register by March 30th by clicking this link. We need at least 5 more students to register in order to run this event.

PE/Health Newsletter

Please click HERE for the March 2025 issue of the PE/Health Newsletter.

3/18/25 - Board of Education Meeting COW at 6:00 and Regular Meeting at 6:45

3/24/25 through 3/28/25 - Spring Break

3/31/25 - Students return from spring break


Games of the Week-

None the week of 3/17/25


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.

  • Join us on April 25 for the first OGS PTO Student Fun Run! Click here for details and to sign up.

  • Variety Show audition sign-ups will be this week on Tuesday and Wednesday during 5th - 8th grade lunch. There will also be an opportunity to sign up after Spring Break. Tryouts will be on April 16 & 17. The show is on May 9. We can't wait to see what our Oak Grove students have to share this year!

  • Celebrate Earth Day with the PTO and help keep Greek Oaks Beautiful on Saturday, April 12 10-11 am. Meet the crew on the Jr. High playground.

  • The Nominating Committee is searching for volunteers for Executive Board roles and Committee Chairs. Please contact Kate Byers, Elizabeth O'Neill or Beth Zender to share your interest.

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.

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