Oak Grove News

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
Grades K-5
Students have begun learning about ways to keep themselves safe in compliance with Erin’s Law. As students learn about how to protect themselves and keep themselves safe, try starting any of these chants at home and see if your child can finish it off for you! 

• My Brain is the Most Powerful Computer in the World
• My Body Belongs to Me
• Ask Permission, Ask, Ask Permission
• Always go to an adult/guardian when your inner siren goes off or if someone tells you to keep a secret from your guardians!

Additionally, lessons focused on the phrase “If you see something, say something!” Bullying happens when bystanders do not report the name calling, teasing, or exclusion. To create the necessary change, students are taught to seek an adult or be assertive when their inner siren goes off.

In grades K-5, students discuss quotes during SEL time. The quote for this week is:

“Many candles can be kindled from one candle without diminishing it.” 

Grades 6-8
This month’s Habitudes lesson focused on accurate self-perception. This is defined as knowing your who before your what. Many students shared compliments and positive character traits about their peers. In the next lesson, students will focus on empathy. The focus will be approaching others with empathy and understanding. 

For more information, visit our website. 

PTO News

Meeting this Wednesday
The next PTO meeting of the year is Wednesday, November 1 at 9:30 am in the Jr. High Library and on Zoom. For information about this meeting, please see the agenda and minutes from our last meeting. If you would like to cast a proxy vote for the Special Fund Requests, please complete this form and email it to the PTO Secretary. 

Beware Scam E-mails
If you receive an e-mail from someone claiming to be a member of the PTO Exec Board (even if you are familiar with the sender!), please use caution before replying or following through on requests. We have been made aware of several instances that sound very believable. PTO Exec Board members will never request that you make a purchase on their behalf and you can verify email addresses by clicking on the sender’s name and reviewing the full email address of the sender.

Fall Book Fair
The Fall Scholastic Book Fair for elementary students is Monday, November 13 - Thursday, November 16 in the Jr. High Library. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 15 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm for Family Night at the Book Fair!  Click here to preview the sale!

You can now set up your student's eWallet. Utilizing the eWallet is a great way to avoid sending your child to school with cash. Click this link for more information and instructions to set up your account.

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.

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

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