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Wow! What an exciting couple of weeks we've had at Oak Grove! We are thrilled to announce that our PTA has been recognized as a National PTA School of EXCELLENCE! Oak Grove is one of just 319 schools nationwide and one of only three in all of Wake County to receive this honor. Congratulations to our amazing PTA—this achievement wouldn't be possible without your unwavering support!
Our students on Tracks 1 and 2 are currently in the midst of their Big Splash Fundraiser, having a blast tie-dying t-shirts and spreading enthusiasm during carpool! The fun continues on Friday, August 16th, with the much-anticipated Splash and Dash event. We invite all families to come and cheer on their Otters! Below are the grade-level Splash and Dash times:
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Kindergarten and First Grade: 9:45-10:15
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Second and Third Grade: 10:30-11:00
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Fourth and Fifth Grade: 1:20-1:50
Tracks 3 and 4 will kick off their Big Splash Fundraiser on August 21st, with their Splash and Dash scheduled for Friday, August 30th.
As the new school year is in full swing, our classrooms are buzzing with exciting learning activities every day. We would love for our parents and families to join us in celebrating our incredible staff members at Oak Grove! We are committed to recognizing the outstanding educators who make a difference in our students' lives. We would love for each staff member to receive a shout-out! You can use this Google form to submit your Otter Staff Shoutouts. Thank you for helping us highlight the great work happening on our campus! Be sure to check our website regularly to see staff members being recognized, along with other important updates. Visit us at https://www.wcpss.net/oakgrovees.
We always welcome volunteers in our school. If you're interested in volunteering, please review the information about the WCPSS volunteer approval process located here. If you were approved as a volunteer during the 2023-2024 school year, you can complete the renewal process between July and October for the 2024-2025 school year.
As we embark on this new school year, we're committed to maintaining open lines of communication and working closely with you to ensure that every child at Oak Grove receives the best possible education. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We're looking forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and success for all our students!
Staff, School, and Club Wishlists
Warm Regards,
Ms. Benton
Otter Happenings (English Calendar) - Updated 8/11/24
Acontecimientos de nutria (Spanish Calendar) -Updated 8/11/24
Updated 8/11/24 حداث قضاعة Arabic Calendar
Matukio ya Otter (Swahili Calendar) - Updated 8/11/24
Выдровые события (Russian Calendar) - Updated 8/11/24
Club Needs
We are still seeking volunteers and supplies for our School-Wide Clubs. If you're interested in volunteering, please reach out to Ms. Sammons at gsammons@wcpss.net Your support in providing these supplies is greatly appreciated and will contribute significantly to our students' success. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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AIG Information Grades 4 and 5 - from Ms. Garcia
Attention families of identified and Talent Development AIG students in grades 4 and 5! I will be hosting two "What does AIG look like at Oak Grove Elementary?" meetings. See the days and times below. My goals are to introduce myself, review our AIG program at Oak Grove and to answer any questions you may have.
You may attend either meeting, please only attend one. There will also be a virtual meeting option for those families that are not able to attend an in-person meeting. Please send any questions to cgarcia8@wcpss.net. I'm looking forward to getting to know you all!
August 14, 2024- 5:30-6:00 in the Media Center (*in-person)
August 28, 2024- virtual meeting (Details will be sent through email as we get closer to the date.)
September 4, 2024- 5:30-6:00 in the Media Center (*in-person)
Mark Your Calendars: Fall Pictures
Lifetouch will send home more information to families at a later date.
Track 4 Parent Information Night
We are excited to invite you to our annual Parent Information Night. This event is an excellent opportunity to meet our dedicated staff and learn more about the upcoming school year.
Date: Thursday, August 15th
Time: Session 1: 5:30-5:55
PTA Meeting: 6:00-6:15 - media center
Session 2: 6:20-6:45
Please note the following guidelines for the evening:
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Childcare: Supervision will be available for children ages 3 through 5th grade. However, please be aware that no entertainment or food will be provided. While we are happy to offer this supervision, we encourage parents to consider alternate childcare arrangements if possible. Please complete this form if you will utilize childcare during our Parent Information Night.
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Older Students: Middle and high school students should not attend the event.
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Infants and Toddlers: We kindly ask that children younger than 3 remain with their parents during the evening.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to ensure a successful year for our students!
Book Talk Fridays - Donors Choose Project
At Oak Grove, we love celebrating our students. Whether it's their birthday, positive behavior, test score, or classwork improvements, we celebrate them! We would like to continue our bi-weekly or monthly book raffle so that our staff and students can receive a new book! This is one of the many ways we hope to increase morale and positive behavior in our otters. We began this project in January of 2024 and would like to continue for the 24-25 school year. Please consider donating to this project, which our staff and students love so much! We are grateful for your partnership in creating a culture of reading and positive behavior at The Grove!
Donors Choose Project - Book Talk Fridays
Attendance Matters -From Mr. Moore, our School Social Worker
Regular school attendance is crucial for students in grades Pre-K-5 as it lays the foundation for their academic and social development. Consistent attendance ensures that children are exposed to a structured learning environment where they can develop essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills. It also allows them to build meaningful relationships with peers and teachers, fostering social skills and emotional resilience. Missing school can lead to gaps in knowledge, making it harder for students to catch up and potentially leading to long-term academic struggles. Therefore, promoting regular attendance is key to helping young students achieve their full potential and establish positive habits for lifelong learning.Please see the following Attendance Matters flyers from our School Social Worker. Here is the document in English and Spanish Here are additional resources on supporting attendance at school!
2024-25 School Meals Price Increase, Free/Reduced Lunch Application
Our School Board approved a 25-cent price increase for school meals for the 2024-25 school year. At elementary schools, full-paid breakfasts will increase to $1.75, and full-paid lunches will increase to $3.50. The price increase is necessary to cover rising costs of food, supplies, wages, and benefits for staff.
You can apply for free or reduced meal prices for the 2024-25 school year. Prior year meal benefits carry over for the first 30 days of the next school year. See https://www.wcpss.net/free-reduced-meals for more information about free or reduced meal prices.
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Apply for Free or Reduced Price Meals Online
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Solicitud en línea para las comidas escolares Gratis/Precio Reducido: Español
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions - preguntas frecuentes (Español)
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Sample application/Ejemplo de solicitud (Please fill out an original / Favor de completar una solicitud original)
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Meal charges policy | Cuentas de Alimentos
⭐ PTA UPDATES⭐
National PTA’s School of Excellence program supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools that work to create an environment where families feel welcomed, included, and empowered to support their children’s success and where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn!
Oak Grove is one of 319 schools nationwide and 3 in all of Wake County to receive this distinction!! Way to go, OGES!!!!
🌊 THE BIG SPLASH FUNDRAISER! 🌊
The BIG SPLASH DIRECT-GIVE Fundraiser is underway for Tracks 1 and 2!
Based on Oak Grove Elementary family and staff feedback, this year’s PTA-sponsored annual fundraiser is a direct-give model. This means 100% of your donation goes to our school, students, and staff. Our goal is to raise $45,000 for Oak Grove Elementary School. No donation is too small. We are thankful for our amazing Oak Grove Elementary families who make our school a special place!
Learn more and donate here today!
Tracks 3 and 4 will kick off their BIG SPLASH on August 21st!
🌊 SPLASH & DASH! 🌊
Every student will attend the SPLASH AND DASH (it’s a fun run water party - think water soakers, sprinklers, music, popsicles and fun) during the school day on August 16 (Tracks 1 & 2) or August 30 (Tracks 3 & 4) to celebrate our amazing school community! Parents are invited to come to splash their students!
We have TONS of NEW designs, shirts, mugs, water bottles, tumblers, notebooks and MORE!! You can order at any time and your merchandise will be shipped to your home.
Our next OGES Spirit Night will take place on Friday, September 13th at 8pm the NC COURAGE soccer game!
Did you know the OGES PTA has a website? We encourage you to bookmark the site and check it often for up-to-date announcements and information!
https://sites.google.com/view/ogespta
⭐ It's not too late! Join the PTA for the 2024/25 School Year! ⭐
Sign up here: https://oakgrove.givebacks.com/store
