Oak Grove Families: Our candy bar fundraiser is going well. Thank you so much for your support! If you have not yet turned in your money, please do that by Monday, November 4th, $60 per box. We did get a few additional boxes if you can help us continue the sale into next week. Call the office or stop by if you have questions. Thank you!
Celebrated in Mexico, Día de los Muertos has roots in both ancient Aztec customs and All Souls' Day introduced by the Spanish in the 1500s. This holiday centers on families gathering to pay respect to friends and family who have died. #pcssdproud #serveall
Look at the great art and dictation from some of our tiniest hornets--way to go Ms. Kim and Mr. Dk's students!
🎃Happy Halloween!🎃 If your family celebrates, share what your student will dress up as this year! #pcssdproud #serveall
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Did you know dyslexia affects about 1 in 5 students, making it the most commonly diagnosed learning disability? Learn more about dyslexia here: https://trst.in/SJ6qlP
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and that includes cyberbullying that takes place online. Parents and teachers can learn the warning signs of cyberbullying to help students who are involved here: https://trst.in/rRnxeB
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We're rounding out the week with an important reminder about the Bus Danger Zone: It’s difficult to see children 10 feet on either side & 10 feet in front of a bus. Make sure your children are aware of this zone!
Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ
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Here's Bus Stop Safety Tip #4: Tell your child to stand 15 feet (or nine GIANT STEPS) away from the street when waiting for the bus. Learn more here: https://trst.in/GsFak8
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Here’s Bus Stop Safety Tip #3 for National School Bus Safety Week: Teach your child to stop, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/I57moQ
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Oak Grove Families: Does your hornet have a birthday coming up? We have take and bake birthday cakes in a box! Thank you to Ms. Amber's group at Graves Memorial Baptist Church, a family birthday celebration doesn't have to break the bank. Come by the school and pick up all the ingredients for FREE to make your child a birthday cake! Just take a picture blowing out the candles to share the joy with your school family!
It’s National School Bus Safety Week and here is Bus Stop Safety Tip #2: Remind your child to walk on the sidewalks or out of the street, single file, facing traffic, & as close to the edge of the road as possible.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week, so we'll be sharing daily bus stop safety tips.
Tip #1: Children should wear bright coats or put a piece of high-vis, reflective tape on coats & backpacks.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/R2HZx7
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Wednesday October 23 and Thursday the 24th, and then again on Tuesday the 29th and Wednesday the 30th, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will take ATLAS Interim Assessments in Reading, Math, Science, and Writing. Tests will start promptly at 8:30 AM. Please arrive at school by 7:30 to be on time and able to eat breakfast. These tests are important for our school as we work to build excellence for all students and become an achieving school!
Does your child need a ride to the school health clinic? We've got you covered! Our school-based health center with Mainline Health now offers FREE transportation to the health clinic (located behind Mills Middle School) for students who need a ride.
Your child's health is important, and we're here to help. Call us to schedule a ride and get them the care they need! 📞 Contact the clinic at 501-234-2020.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Focus on social-emotional education. These lessons can help students develop social skills that reduce the chances that they will be bullied or bully others. Learn more here: https://trst.in/tAlUVk
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It’s German-American Heritage Month. Did you know? German-Americans made a lasting impact on the U.S. school system with the establishment of the first Kindergartens in the country. #pcssdproud #serveall
Thank you Oak Grove Pharmacy for donating your time and giving flu shots today to OGE staff. Thank you for helping us stay healthy!
Families, Oak Grove Elementary is kicking off a fall fundraiser this Friday! We will be selling World's Finest Chocolate bars for $1 each. A box contains 60 candy bars. Permission forms will come home this Friday. We have some exciting things planned: to continue Clubs with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade and Monthly PBIS Incentives for all students who meet the points criteria. As we implement our Student Council, we will get input from our student leaders on how we can enrich their school experience. If you can help, we would appreciate your support!
4th and 5th grade students at OAK GROVE ELEMENTARY received an important civic lesson last week. Marquis Boyle of Kimberly-Clark visited the school and taught students how to take care of a flag, ways to show respect to the flag, and how to fold a flag. #pcssdproud #serveall
Please mark your calendar for Friday, October 25th as Oak Grove Elementary celebrates Building Excellence. Students will be recognized for working on grade level content in reading and math and also for showing greater than expected growth! Excellent attendance and standout students in art, music, and PE will also be recognized. Parents will receive notice early in the week if your child will be receiving an award.
