The Grove

This week we focused on the graduate profile skill of being resilient. We focused on keep trying even when things are hard or challenging. As a community, we definitely experienced that this week with Hurricane Helene. I want to express my sincere gratitude to our school community for your resilience and support during the recent hurricane.

We are so pleased to have our students back in school this week. Your children's safety and well-being remain our top priority, and we are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive learning environment. As we move forward, please know that we are here to support you and your family in any way possible. If you have any concerns or need assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the front office.

Next week is the end of the first nine weeks. Our teachers sent home communication to our families about joining us for parent/teacher conferences on Thursday afternoon or Friday morning. If you have not set up your conference time yet, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Our fall fundraiser will kick off on October 7th. Your child will receive a fundraiser packet to bring home. We are raising money to complete our outdoor classroom, school events, and for your students field trip costs.

COGAT TESTING

Second and Fourth Grade Students

(Select Third Grade Students)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8th - Day One

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9th - Day Two

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10th - Day Three

Make-up Testing Dates: Oct. 15th -25th

IOWA TESTING

Second Grade Students Only

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH - Day One

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH - Day Two

Make-up Testing Dates: Oct. 18th -25th

A FEW IMPORTANT TESTING REMINDERS:

• Letters or a Parent Square Message providing information about the assessment will be sent out.

• Testing will begin promptly at 8am.

• Make sure your student gets plenty of rest.

• Encourage your student to do their best.

• If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or the testing administrator(Shamala Anderson - (803) 821-0100)

Being in school allows students to the best possible chance to grow, learn and excel — every minute counts towards reading on grade-level.

Plus, students can connect with friends and adults, collaborate and problem-solve, think critically, be creative, and engage in hands-on learning. Showing up matters! Attendance matters — all day, every day — it all adds up!

We have the best housekeeping and custodial crew around. We personally thank, Ms. Martina, Ms. Gregoria, Ms. Ana, Mr. Hezekiah, Mr. John and Mr. Darien for all that they do.

These responsible, service-minded 5th grade students did an awesome job handing out Snack Packs today! Oak Grove truly appreciates the businesses & churches who make this program possible!

3K students used their 5 senses in a fun lesson and even had a little bit of help with some River Bluff High School football players.

SPED (3K and CC2) is looking for any clothing and shoes your children might have outgrown. We have lots of “accidents” and our supply is running low! We can use boys and girls size 3T up to 8-10. Shoes size 12 and up.

Melissa Shuman

Pre-School Teacher

Oak Grove Elementary

803-821-0181

Each week, students are nominated by teachers and staff for exemplifying our school motto of "Be Kind, Work Hard, Be Brave". Their names are put in for a weekly drawing to be recognized for being caught doing good! Here are this week's Spotlight students! Who will get caught next week?

Fall weather is "trying" to come in to town and now is the time to start thinking about purchasing OGE hoodies, t-shirts and sweatshirts for your student(s). The entire family are welcome to purchase spirit wear as well! We love to see the entire family wearing school spirit.

If you would like FREE shipping, please select pick up in store. This will let the vendor know to include your order on the bulk order that is shipping to the school. Order now though to be included in the FREE shipping offer. Once the bulk shipment is sent, shipping charges will be added.

Use the link below to place your order today!

https://www.samikel.com/collections/oak-grove-elementary-patriots?page=1

Car line drop off begins at 7:00. For the safety of your children, please do not drop them off in the parking lot areas to cross traffic. Safety is top priority and why all students are to be dropped off at the breezeway where staff and safety patrol are available to assist. A secondary drop off location is the bus loop starting at 7:10.

Entitles pass holders free admission to any athletic contest or other type of event sponsored by and held on the premises of any school in Lexington One.

Available for senior citizens 65 years of age or older who live in the district’s attendance area.

Not valid for any Sportsarama, South Carolina High School League Playoff game or any other fundraising event or activity sponsored by booster clubs, PTAs/PTOs, etc.

If interested, stop in to see Monica in the front office to get yours. Driver's License will be checked for verification.

Starting today, the cafeteria will begin Special Sales on Fridays selling a variety of chips and ice cream. If there is money on your child's account, they can purchase snacks. If there is no money on their account, they must pay with cash. Parents can set limits on their students' accounts when it comes to purchasing snacks. Please contact Cindy Belk with any questions at cbelk@lexington1.net or (803) 821-0121.

Families are allowed to come to visit their child for lunch. Parents will sign in with the front office with your drivers license, sit at reserved tables and enjoy lunch with their child. Friends are to remain with the class. Once lunch is finished, students will leave with their class and parents will sign out with the front office.

If your child's school fees have yet to be paid, we kindly ask that those be taken care of at this time. To pay school fees, follow the directions below to log into PowerSchool’s Parent Portal to view and pay school fees.

1. ​​​ ​​Log in to Parent Portal You must access Parent Portal on an Internet browser to pay fees. You can not pay fees using the Parent Portal app.
2. Under the Navigation menu on the left-hand side of the screen click on the School Fees and Forms icon, which should be near the bottom of your screen.

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If you applied for free/reduced lunch and received an approval email or letter, please bring it by the school or email it to Ms. Shealy at tlshealy@lexington1.net to waive school fees. If approval letter is not received, school fees are the responsibility of the parent/guardian to be paid online through the parent portal website.

When dismissing a student or visiting for lunch starting on August 28, a valid drivers license / photo ID is required and will be scanned in a national database. Information is not stored in the system and will be required every time.

Early Dismissals of a student will need to be before 2:00 pm and in person. We can not take any dismissal requests over the phone. A driver's license will be needed as well as be on the approved contact list in order to dismiss a student.

• Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria daily from 7:00-7:30. It will no longer be free to all students. If you choose to eat breakfast at school, the cost is $1.90 or $0.30 for reduced cost. If you are interested in applying to see if you qualify for free or reduced lunch, please see the information below in the newsletter.

◆ Breakfast - $1.90

Reduced breakfast - $0.30

Additional breakfast for students is $1.80

◆ Lunch - $3.40

Reduced lunch - $0.40

Additional lunch for students is $3.30

◆ Breakfast - $1.90

• Reduced breakfast - $0.30
• Additional breakfast for students is $1.80

◆ Lunch - $3.40

• Reduced lunch - $0.40
• Additional lunch for students is $3.30

Breakfast for a week will cost $9.50

Lunch for a week will cost $17

Thank you for making sure your child's account has money on it to avoid it going in the negative. You may send in money for the cafeteria, add money over the phone via card by calling (803) 821-0153 or by

Lexington One has announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. A new application must be submitted each school year. Click here to apply.

Make sure to send all approval letters from Food Services to tlshealy@lexington1.net to waive your child's school fees accordingly. School fees will be the responsibility of the parent/guardian unless letter is turned in for fee adjustment.

Click here to read more about the free and reduced lunch program in Lexington One.​

Website: https://sc50000473.schoolwires.net/Page/45
Location: 479 Oak Drive, Lexington, 29073
Phone: (803) 821-0100
Facebook: facebook.com/oakgrovepatriots

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Instruction Begins 7:30 AM

Dismissal 2:20 PM

Lexington County School District One’s

Nondiscrimination Statement

Revised 06-02-2023

Lexington County School District One is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, parents/legal guardians, staff, visitors, personnel and community members who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Therefore, the district does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or any related medical conditions), color, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, genetic information, national origin, immigrant status or English-speaking status, marital or family status, or any other protected characteristic as may be required by law.

The district will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to respond to complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

The district designates specific individuals to handle inquiries or complaints. To find out whom to contact and how to contact them, please go to our website at http://www.lexington1.net/contact-us.