8//19/24 OG NEWS
August 19, 2024
Welcome to the 2024 - 2025 School Year
I’m thrilled to welcome back our returning Grovers and extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our Oak Grove family. As we embark on another year of learning and growth, I want to ensure that you have all the information you need to start the school year smoothly.
Please take a few moments to review the Welcome to the 24/25 School Year! presentation as it contains important and pertinent information for the upcoming year.
Take care, and see you soon.
Superintendent Search Survey
The Board of Education is asking for your help in finding the next superintendent of Oak Grove School District.
We encourage all faculty, staff, parents/guardians, and residents to weigh in and share their feedback. The survey will close on August 23, 2024, at 11:45 PM. Please take a few moments to complete it before the deadline.
BUTTON: Take the Survey
Detention Procedures (Grades 5-8)
Please review this document concerning disciplinary procedures this year for grades 5-8. Reach out to assistant principal Joe O’Malley with any questions.
Fall Benchmark Testing
Testing will take place during the week of September 3rd:
1st grade FastBridge math & reading assessments
Grades 2-8 i-Ready math & reading assessments (students need headphones)
8/19/24 - Meet the Teacher; 1st Grade 2:30 - 3:00, 2nd Grade 2:45 - 3:15, 3rd Grade 3:00 - 3:30
8/20/24 - Walk the Schedule; 4th/5th Grade - 2:30 - 3:00, 6th Grade 2:45 - 3:15, 7th/8th Grade 3:00 - 3:30
8/21/24 - First Day of School for Grades 1-8. Kindergarten Screening by Appointment.
8/22/24 - Kindergarten 1st Day of School & Morning Bus Ride
8/28/24 - First Full Day of Kindergarten
9/3/24 - i-Ready Testing Begins (Grades 2-8) & FastBridge Testing (Grades K-1)
Games of the Week
8/26/24 - 7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts & Cross Country Student-Athlete Meeting and 1 Mile Run
8/27/24 - 7th and 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Tryouts & Cross Country Practice Begins.
*All Student Athletes must have a current sports physical on file in the school nurses' office to participate.
Band News
We are looking forward to the start of an excellent year! Below are two important upcoming band dates.
The start of morning rehearsals for returning members (6-8th grade) will be Monday, August 26, at 7:30 a.m. Please use Door 16 (District Office) for drop-off, and we will meet in the Small Gym without instruments.
ATTENTION ALL INCOMING 5th GRADE FAMILIES. Mark your calendars! There will be a Beginning Band informational meeting after school on Tuesday, September 10 (6:30 in-person and virtual). This is a mandatory meeting for families interested in registering for Beginning Band.
All of this, plus more information about the OGS band program, can be found on our website. Please email Mr. Frankowski (frankowski@ogschool.org) or Mr. Jones (jones@ogschool.org) with questions.
Additional events can be found on the athletics and band calendars.
The PTO is hosting Popsicles on the Playground, along with a chance to meet the Superintendents during “Meet the Teacher” and “Walk your Schedule” this Monday (8/19) and Tuesday (8/20).
Join us at Old School Forest Preserve, Shelter C, this Friday, 8/23, to catch up with fellow OGS families! RSVP here if you’re planning to attend. Sign up here if you’d like to bring food or a drink. Email Aayshah with any questions.
The spiritwear shop is open! You can shop the sale here through September 2.
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.