Oak Grove News

Message from the Principal

Congratulations!
A big shout out to 7th grader Lucy Tunney and 8th grader Max Gardiner. Both students were selected for this year's Illinois Music Festival Concert Band! 

Red Ribbon/Spirit Week - Reminder
This week, Oak Grove students will be celebrating Red Ribbon/Spirit Week. For more details, click HERE. 

Halloween - Reminder
At Oak Grove, the Halloween parade is a tradition that we offer all of our kindergarten through 3rd Grade students to participate in, and our 4th through 8th grade students to watch. This is not a requirement, but is an opportunity that is offered to all students. For more information regarding the Halloween parade, classroom parties, and costumes on October 31, please click HERE.

Milk - Reminder
If you need to purchase milk for the school year, please visit our Revtrak page so your child's name can be added to the list of students receiving milk. We do check our lists daily to ensure the milk is being distributed correctly. However, if for some reason you find that there might be a mistake with your order please reach out to Rob Rendon at rendon@ogschool.org. Thank you for your support and have a great day!

How to purchase milk through RevTrack
Click HERE or follow the steps below
1 - Go to the Oak Grove website
2 - Select Revtrak online store
3 - Select "Shop" and then "Milk"

Picture Retakes
Picture retake day is Wednesday, November 1. If you would like your child's picture retaken, you must return the photo package to the photographer that day. If your child was absent on the first picture day, their picture will be taken for the yearbook, and you may order pictures at this time. Class photos for grades 6, 7 and 8 will also be taken on November 1. Please refer any questions to Karen Draths at 847-367-4120, extension 2027.

Safety - Update
Based on recommendations from local law enforcement and the Fire Department, all internal doors will be closed and locked throughout the school day as of today.   

Elyssa’s Mission and Student IDs Grades 6 - 8
Last week, our students in grades 6 - 8 participated in Elyssa’s Mission. In a continued effort to provide students with additional opportunities to find support for their classmates, friends, and themselves, we have included contact information for several supports that could be utilized. 

National Suicide Prevention Line
Call: 1-800-273-8255 
Text: 988 to connect with Suicide & Crisis Hotline Councselor

Safe2Help Illinois 
Call: 844 - 4 -SAFEIL, Text SAFE2(72332)
Email: Help@safe2HelpIL.com
Website: safe2helpil.com

Mental Health Minute
A continuation for this month's topic on decision-making is a list of K-8 friendly literature that can be read with your school-aged child at home. More information can be found HERE.    

Important Dates
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
11/1/23 - Picture Retakes
11/1/23- Supt. Chat 5:30-7:00 pm
11/9/23- Early Release, Students Dismissed at 1:00 pm
11/10/23- Veterans Day Celebration

Athletics
Looking for information about upcoming games or events? Please check the Oak Grove Athletics Calendar

Superintendent Chat

Mark you calendar for the next Superintendent Chat on November 1, from 5:30-7:00 pm in the Professional Development room.  Childcare will be provided. The agenda is based on you! Bring ideas, questions, or concerns you would like to discuss.  Please click here to RSVP if you are able to attend and to let us know if you need childcare.

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.   

SEL Update
In grades K-5, students discuss quotes during SEL time. The quotes for this week are:
“Never look down on anyone, unless you’re helping him up.” -Jesse Jackson
“Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it. Right is right even if no one is doing it.” – St. Augustine

Students in grades K-5 will practice recognizing and reporting bullying. Students will learn the difference between asking for help, reporting, and tattling. Students in grades 6-8 focused on self-efficacy and recognizing their individual strengths. For more information, visit our website.

OGSEF Needs Your Help!

OGSEF has two spots we are looking to fill this year on our Board–now is the time to use your energy and creativity to help us make this year’s Gala a night to remember. Contact me at autumne.parrish@gmail.com to learn more!

Feeling crafty? Have an artistic side to share? OGSEF is looking for parent volunteers to work with each grade level on class projects to be auctioned off at the Gala. Contact Sarah at sarahfarooqi@gmail.com to share your interest in supporting OGS this year!

Autumn Parrish, President OGSEF
autumne.parrish@gmail.com
0gsef.org

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. 

PTO News

Fall Book Fair
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair for elementary students is Monday, November 13 - Thursday, November 16. Click here to preview the sale! We still 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.

Save The Dates!

• PTO Meeting - Wednesday, November 1 at 9:30am (JH Library)
• Winter Market - Saturday, December 2 (Time TBD)