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Otter Splash for the Weeks of May 25-June 8

Hello, Oak Grove Family, Versión en español aquí, النسخة باللغة العربية هنا, Toleo la Kiswahili hapa, Версия на русском зд, Versiunea in Romana

Please note that the school will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in observance of Memorial Day. Our schedule is full as we approach the end of the school year, and we sincerely appreciate your continued support and involvement.

It’s hard to believe that Track 1’s last day of school is Thursday, May 29th. We are excited to celebrate our amazing 5th graders at the 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony, which will take place on Thursday, May 29th at 10:00 AM in the multipurpose room. We look forward to recognizing their accomplishments during their time at Oak Grove.

A heartfelt thank you to our Track 3 and 4 families for showering our teachers with appreciation this week! Your generosity and kind gestures mean so much.

We also want to extend special thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate our Speech-Language Pathologist, Ms. Goins, and our Testing Coordinator/Instructional Facilitator, Ms. Adcock. We are truly grateful for their dedication and the support they provide to both our students and staff.

If your child(ren) will attend a different school next year or leave Wake County, please answer these brief survey questions so we can plan accordingly. For questions regarding enrollment or school changes, please email our data manager, Alisa Dahlhoff, at adahlhoff@wcpss.net.

If you have a child joining us for kindergarten in July or know of families that has school age children, please make sure to go ahead and register and turn in enrollment paperwork as soon as possible! We are working hard to prepare for the start of the next school year, and having accurate enrollment information is critical. Thank you for your help in this matter!

A huge thank you to those who have submitted Staff Shout-Outs! 🎉 We are dedicated to recognizing the outstanding educators who positively impact our students. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to use this Google Form to submit your Otter Staff Shoutouts. Let’s continue to celebrate the great work happening at Oak Grove! You can also check our website regularly for updates and to see our staff members being recognized. 🦦🎉

Below is information about our Next Staff Shout-Out, Mark Your Calendars - 2025-2026 Meet the Teacher, EOG Remediation and Retesting Days, EOG Testing Dates, Save the Date - 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremonies, SUNbucks Summer Food Assistance Program, Pause on Enrollments and Transfers, Infinite Campus Transition for the 25-26 School Year, and PTA Updates.

As we finish the last quarter of the school year, we remain committed to maintaining open lines of communication and working closely with you to provide the best possible education for every child at Oak Grove. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We look forward to a fantastic school year filled with learning, growth, and success for all our students!

24-25 Year Round Calendar

Staff Shout-Outs

Staff, School, and Club Wishlists

Staff’s Favorite Things

Warm Regards,

Ms. Benton

Otter Happenings (English Calendar) - Updated 3/30/25

Acontecimientos de nutria (Spanish Calendar) -Updated 3/30/25

Updated 3/30/25 حداث قضاعة Arabic Calendar

Matukio ya Otter (Swahili Calendar) - Updated 3/30/25

Выдровые события (Russian Calendar) - Updated 3/30/25

Calendarul Romanesc (Romanian Calendar - Updated 3/30/25

Staff Shout-Out - Ms. Wade

Thank you, Nicloe Osowski and Savannah Alen, for shouting out Ms. Wade, our Otterly amazing 5th grade teacher, and Track 3 Reading Camp Teacher!

Mark Your Calendars - 2025-2026 Meet the Teacher

You're invited to Pop in for Popsicles! 🍦

Join us on June 27 from 10–11 AM in the Multipurpose Room to meet your teacher, cool off with a treat, and get excited for a great year!

🎒 Please bring school supplies on the first day of school. We can’t wait to see you there!

EOG Remediation with Readministration

Students in Grades 3-5 will take the EOG State Test at the end of this school year. Should your child meet the criteria for our EOG Remediation and Readministration program, you will receive an invitation for your child to attend the program after the EOG testing window closes on May 29th for Track 1, and June 26th for Tracks 2, 3, and 4. Transportation will be provided, and breakfast and lunch will be available. For your planning purposes, the program dates for the end of the school year are:

Track 1

Math - Friday, May 30th
Reading - Monday, June 2nd

Tracks 2, 3, & 4

Reading - Friday, June 27th
Math - Monday, June 30th

EOG Testing Dates

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to inform you of our upcoming End-of-Grade (EOG) testing dates. Please mark these dates on your calendars and ensure that no vacations or appointments are scheduled during this time, as it is important for students to be present and prepared.

Tracks 2, 3, and 4

June 12th - Reading All Grades
June 13th - Make Up Reading
June 16th - Math All grades
June 27th - Make Ups
June 18th - Science and RTA
June 27th - Retest Reading
June 30th - Retest Math

5th Grade Families - Save the Date - 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremonies

Attention 5th Grade Parents! Mark your calendars for our Moving Up Ceremonies as we celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of our 5th-grade Otters. This special event will honor their hard work and growth as they prepare for the next chapter of their journey. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

SUN Bucks summer food assistance program available for eligible students

This U.S. Department of Agriculture program provides a debit card worth $120 per eligible child that can be used to buy nutritious food during the summer months when schools are out. Most eligible students will be automatically enrolled in the program, but some will need to apply. Families can visit ncdhhs.gov/sunbucks to determine if they need to apply.

Pause on enrollments and transfers June 9 - July 1

To prepare for the transition to Infinite Campus, we will pause enrollments on June 13 and transfers on June 9. Both systems are scheduled to come online on July 1. This means that families will not be able to enroll in school or apply for a transfer within the district during this period. A Google form will be linked to our enrollment webpage, which families can fill out, indicating their need for a transfer or enrollment. The form will take place after Infinite Campus comes online.

Infinite Campus transition for the 2025-26 school year

WCPSS will launch Infinite Campus, the new Student Information System adopted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, for the 2025-26 school year. Infinite Campus will replace PowerSchool and be used district-wide to house student data. Families will receive a message in June with instructions on how to access their Infinite Campus portals. A web page will be created on our website with resources on creating your accounts and getting support with this application.

⭐ PTA UPDATES⭐

🍦Two Roosters Ice Cream Fundraiser this Thursday, MAY 29th, 2-9pm 🍦

Enjoy ice cream and outdoor play at Waverly Place and SUPPORT OAK GROVE! 20% of all purchases will be returned to our school! Be sure to mention Oak Grove when you checkout! Spread the word!

🚨 Calling all OGES Parents & Caregivers! 🚨

Want to make a difference at our school without signing your life away? 😄

We’ve got a spot just for you on one of our PTA TEAMS—whether you love planning events, organizing behind the scenes, or just want to stay in the loop!

🎉 You don’t have to commit to anything today—just fill out our quick Interest Form to see what sparks your curiosity. Whether you’re all-in or just curious, we’d love to connect! ALL THOSE WHO COMPLETE THE FORM BY May 30th WILL BE ENTERED TO WIN A TARGET GIFT CARD!

📋👉 PTA Interest Form

Senior Walk

Graduating High School Seniors who attended Oak Grove are invited to walk the halls one last time on June 3rd at 2pm!!