Oak Grove News
Weekly Update - 10/16/23
Message from the Principal
Congratulations! 
Oak Grove had two cross country members participate in the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) state finals over the weekend. 8th grader Elsie placed 16th overall and 8th grader Carter placed 88th overall. Both finished their cross country careers at Oak Grove with personal records. Well done!
School Mascot Logo Contest
Starting tomorrow, all Oak Grove students will have a chance to cast their vote for our new school mascot logo! This logo will not replace the district logo, but it will represent our beloved eagle seen at parades, assemblies, and after school events! We are excited to give our students an opportunity to have a voice in choosing the one they like best! This is a wonderful way to bring our school together across all grade levels. For updates along the way, please follow us on social media. Which eagle will be the winner?
Red Ribbon Week 2023
Beginning October 23 through October 27, Oak Grove students will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week. The Red Ribbon campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation. The Red Ribbon symbolizes a commitment to a drug free, healthy lifestyle. No use of any illegal drug and no abuse of a legal drug. The school will be decorated throughout with the Red Ribbon message. We at Oak Grove will be educating our children about the dangers of drugs and encouraging them to lead healthy, successful lives and making positive decisions.
For more details, click HERE.
Snowflake 2023
When: Friday, November 10, 5-9 pm
Where: Libertyville High School
Who: 7th and 8th grade future Wildcats from OGS, HMS, Rondout, St. Joes, and the Choice Zone
What: A night of small group activities, LHS student speakers, pizza, dance party, and FUN!
Cost: $25 fee (need based scholarships available)
Registration: Click HERE for explanation of program and sign up flier.
Event/Reminder: Promoting Positive Student Behavior
OGS administration would like to invite all OGS families to a conversation to promote positive student behavior on October 24 at 6 pm in the Jr. High Cafeteria. Mr. Murray and Mr. O'Malley will be sharing updates regarding OGS behavior practices and how families can support these practices to help students achieve maximum learning. Please respond HERE if you plan on attending. Reach out to Mr. Murray at murray@ogschool.org or Mr. O'Malley at omalley@ogschool.org with any questions or concerns.
Referral GPS
We strive to create a culture of well-being of students, parents, staff and community. To further support this endeavor, the district has invested into an additional support service through ReferralGPS. ReferralGPS is a service providing assistance to our community in finding local mental-health and substance use related treatment resources. ReferralGPS is available for use by district students, staff, and families at no cost. All information entered on the ReferralGPS tool is completely confidential and securely stored.
For more information, click HERE.
Halloween
For information regarding Halloween events on October 31, please click HERE.
Fine Arts Newsletter
Please click HERE for the October 2023 issue of the Fine Arts Newsletter!
Girls Basketball Try-outs
OGS Girls' Basketball tryouts will take place on Wednesday, October 18 in the Junior High Gym and Thursday, October 19 in the Patt Gym from 3:30 - 5:00 pm. You must have an active physical on file to try out. No previous experience is necessary! Please see or email Coach Izenstark at izenstark@ogschool.org or Coach Potter at potter@ogschool.org with questions.
Important Dates
10/17/23 - Board of Education Meeting; Committee of the Whole 6:00 - 7:15 pm & Regular Meeting 7:15 pm (JH Cafe)
10/18/23 - Elyssa’s Mission Grade 6-8
10/23/23 - Erin’s Law begins Grades K-5
10/24/23 - Promoting Positive Student Behavior Presentation 6:00 pm in the JH Cafeteria (see above)
10/31/23 - Halloween Parade
Looking for information about upcoming games or events? Please check the Oak Grove Athletics Calendar
PLEASE READ- Safety
It has been brought to our attention that students are being picked up from the back of our school on Lexington Road, within the zone designated as "no parking, standing, or stopping." If you are picking up your child in a car, you will need to use the upper parking lot to do so. OGS buses are at full capacity and our car line clears withn approximately ten minutes, making pick-up far more convenient than in past years. All students will be reminded this week that only walkers are to exit out the back doors to the field. The Village, community members, and school administration have all requested the support of law enforcement to monitor Lexington Road to ensure student safety remains the priority.
Principal Appreciation Day
Principal's Appreciation Day is this Friday, October 20. We would like to thank Principal Ryan Murray for his amazing leadership! We are so grateful for your enthusiasm, hard work, and dedication to Oak Grove School. You are the best!
Curriculum Corner
Veterans Day Celebration
Veterans and current service members in our Oak Grove community are invited to attend our annual Veterans Day celebration with their families the morning of Friday, November 10. The ceremony will begin at 9:00 am in the Junior High Gym. Please park in the upper parking lot and have an ID available for check-in. The ceremony will be followed by refreshments and an opportunity to explore the Historical Artifact Museum organized by the eighth grade students. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP using this link. If you would like to honor a veteran and have their picture displayed, please use the Honoring a Veteran form and submit it to the office or your child’s classroom teacher. This event is open to veterans, service members, and their families. We are excited to share that we will be live streaming the event for all Oak Grove families to enjoy as well.
PTO News
PTO NewsHelp Needed for the Fall Book Fair
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair for elementary students is coming to OGS Monday, November 13 - Thursday, November 16. We need volunteer support from our school community to help make the book fair a success. Duties include set-up, cashiers, restocking shelves, shopping assistants & clean-up. Please log in to the PTO website and select “Elementary Book Fair” on the committee sign-up if you’d like first dibs on available shifts.
Caramel Apple Pick-Up This Weekend
If you ordered caramel apples as part of the RMCF fundraiser, don’t forget that pick-up dates are this Friday, October 20 10 am - 9 pm or Saturday, October 21 10 am - 9 pm. For any questions about this fundraiser, please contact Erin Liebgott.
Next PTO Meeting
Wednesday, November 1 at 9:30 am in the Junior High Library.
Virtual Backpack
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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Our Mission
"Ignite a passion for learning in pursuit of excellence."
We Believe...
• Children come first
• Children thrive in a safe and engaging environment
• School and community collaborate to enhance learning
• Diversity in our community elevates learning
• Differentiated instruction maximizes potential
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