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4-22-25
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes five announcements:
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CAASPPletterforparents2025.pdf
OakGrovePlaygroundPushflier.pdf
- PTA “Owls Dine Out” – It is time again for “Owls Dine Out!” This Wednesday, 4/23, you are invited to Our Little Pizza Place at 3010 N. Mooney Blvd between 11 am and 7 pm – be sure to mention our Oak Grove fundraiser. They will generously donate a portion of the sales right back to our school! See the attached flier for more information.
- Grade 5 and 6 concerts – This Monday, 4/28, are the Spring Concerts for our Grade 5 and Grade 6 Band, Orchestra, and Choir groups. Grade 6 will begin at 8:25 am in our Cafeteria, and Grade 5 will begin at 9:20 am. Please check with your student’s music teacher if you need more information.
- Advanced Band and Advanced Orchestra – Our Advanced Band and Advanced Orchestra Concert will be next Tuesday, 4/29, at 5:30 pm in the Oak Grove Cafeteria.
- State testing – Reminder that our students in Grades 3 through 8 will take CAASPP tests in ELA starting on May 5, and in Math on May 12. We need your help so that our students can, “Show what they know!” Please see the attached letter for more details.
- PTA “Playground Push” – Thanks to many of you, we have already raised ~$3,000 of the final $15,000 we need to expand our upper grade playground structure! We encourage you to support this special campaign – see the attached flier for details.
Contact our school office with any questions. Thank you!
4-10-25
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes five announcements:
OakGrovePlaygroundPushflier.pdf
2025SummerSchoolEnrollmentFlyer.pdf
- Spring Break – There is no school for all VUSD students starting this Monday, April 14, through Friday, April 18. School offices are closed during this time. School resumes on Monday, April 21. This is new schedule this school year – school resumes on Monday, April 21 (not on a Tuesday as in previous years.)
- PTA “Playground Push” – Our hardworking Oak Grove PTA has been working for many years, with your help, to raise funds to support our students and our school in many ways. In that time, they have raised and set aside $110,000 toward a playground structure expansion for our upper grade students, and now are running a “Playground Push” to raise a bit more to complete what is needed. We encourage you to support this special campaign – see the attached flier for details.
- Open House – The Oak Grove Spring Performance and Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27, at 5:30 pm. More details to follow.
- Thank you! – A special “Thank you!” to our generous PTA and all of the Oak Grove families for your kindness this week to our staff for “Staff Appreciation Week!”
- Summer program – VUSD is offering summer programs for incoming TK students, for current TK to Grade 6 students, and for current Grade 8 and above students. Sign ups for TK to Grade 6 are open. Please see the attached flier for details.
Contact our school office with any questions. Thank you!
4-1-25
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes six announcements:
CAASPPletterforparents2025.pdf
- Book Fair – The Oak Grove Book Fair continues tomorrow through Friday, April 4, and will be open 7:45 am to 3 pm each day. To limit cash, parents can also create purchase gift cards for use by their student. Book purchases can also be made online at: https://literati.com/store/?school=oak-grove-elementary-school-visalia-ca Please see the attached flier for details.
- Volunteers needed - We are in need of parent volunteers to run the Book Fair! All volunteers get a 20% book fair discount. We're using SignUp.com to organize our upcoming event: https://signup.com/go/LxsMUYU Please see the attached flier for details.
- State testing – Students in Grades 3 through 8 will once again take state tests this spring. The Science test for Grades 5 and 8 only will begin this Monday, April 5, and the ELA/Math tests for Grades 3 – 8 will begin in May. We need your help so that our students can, “Show what they know!” Please see the attached letter for more details.
- Staff Appreciation Week – Our annual Oak Grove Staff Appreciation Week will be next week – Monday, April 7, through Friday, April 11. More info to follow!
- Young Author’s Faire – Many of our talented Oak Grove students contributed to this year’s TCOE Young Author’s Faire! Student work is displayed online at: https://sites.google.com/ersconnect.org/young-authors-faire-2024-25/oak-grove-elementary-school. More information to follow in a few weeks.
- Spirit gear – Some fun Oak Grove spirit gear is still in stock, through our hardworking PTA! All purchases are delivered to your student’s classroom within 1 week, or even sooner. Please visit the website below - you may need to create a free account to view the store. Online store: https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/oak-grove-school-pta/store#/Product
Contact our school office with any questions. Thank you!
3-28-25
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes six announcements:
2025SummerSchoolEnrollmentFlyer.pdf
- Book Fair – The Oak Grove Book Fair will be this Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4, and will be open 7:45 am to 3 pm each day. To limit cash, parents can also create purchase gift cards for use by their student. Book purchases can also be made online at: https://literati.com/store/?school=oak-grove-elementary-school-visalia-ca Please see the attached flier for details.
- Volunteers needed - We are in need of parent volunteers to run the Book Fair! All volunteers get a 20% book fair discount. We're using SignUp.com to organize our upcoming event: https://signup.com/go/LxsMUYU Please see the attached flier for details.
- Summer program – VUSD is offering summer programs for incoming TK students, for current TK to Grade 6 students, and for current Grade 8 and above students. Sign ups for TK to Grade 6 open April 1. Please see the attached flier for details.
- PTA meeting – Our next Oak Grove PTA meeting is next Tuesday, April 1, at 5:30 pm in Room 106, near the school garden. All are welcome!
- Redwood Open House – The Redwood High School Open House is this Monday, March 31, from 5 to 7 pm. This is a great opportunity for our Grade 8 students who are headed to Redwood, and their parents, to check out the campus and programs. Please see the attached flier for details.
- Ridgeview Preview Day – The Ridgeview MS Preview Day for Grade 6 is next Friday, April 4, at 8:30 am. This is an event for students. Only Oak Grove students who will be attending RMS will visit and attend a tour with our staff. Students who will continue to attend at Oak Grove for middle school will attend an activity here on campus with our staff at that time. See attached flier for details - registration is not required for this event.
Contact our school office with any questions. Thank you!
3-25-25
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes eight announcements:
OakGroveYearbookSale-RegularPrice-ends3-28-25_1.pdf
OakGrovePTASeesCandiesfundraiserflier3-6-25.pdf
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2025SummerSchoolEnrollmentFlyer.pdf
- PTA “Owls Dine Out” – This Wednesday, March 26, is our next Oak Grove PTA “Owls Dine Out” at Pita Kabob! Be sure to mention our fundraiser for both dine in and take out orders (not available for online orders). Pita Kabob is located at 227 N Court St. See attached flier for details.
- School lost and found - Parents – please take a few minutes to look through our school lost and found, which will soon be outside of our school library. After this Thursday, all remaining items will be donated to a local charity.
- PTA Yearbook – The Oak Grove Yearbook, created by our PTA, is on sale for only $35. All sales end this Friday, March 28. Yearbooks will be delivered in May/June. See attached flier for details and use this link to shop online: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/2986474/Oak-Grove-Elementary-School/2025-Yearbook/2024122104154026356/CATALOG_SHOP.
- Book Fair – The Oak Grove Book Fair will be Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4, and will be open 7:45 am to 3 pm each day. To limit cash, parents can also create purchase gift cards for use by their student. Book purchases can also be made online at: https://literati.com/store/?school=oak-grove-elementary-school-visalia-ca Please see the attached flier for details.
- Volunteers needed - We are in need of parent volunteers to run the Book Fair! All volunteers get a 20% book fair discount. We're using SignUp.com to organize our upcoming event: https://signup.com/go/LxsMUYU Please see the attached flier for details.
- Summer program – VUSD is offering summer programs for incoming TK students, for current TK to Grade 6 students, and for current Grade 8 and above students. Sign ups for TK to Grade 6 open April 1. Please see the attached flier for details.
- Oak Grove PTA fundraiser - Everyone's favorite See's Candies is back for Spring! Our hardworking Oak Grove PTA has re-opened our online store for our Spring fundraiser now through April 4. Items ordered through our virtual store will ship directly to your doorstep. There are many fun & delicious springtime items. Our See's store will help us fundraise for items like our playground extension, classroom supplies, field trips and more! Be sure to check it out at this link: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/oakges_oak_grove_pta__spring_fundraiser8/SamMax4661/candy?utm_source=TOTEM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=list_email
- PTA meeting – Our next Oak Grove PTA meeting is next Tuesday, April 1, at 5:30 pm in Room 106, near the school garden. All are welcome!
Contact our school office with any questions. Thank you!
3-6-25
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes five announcements:
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RedwoodHS-8thgradeapplicationforASB2_28_25.pdf
FutureTKInfoNightflier3-13-25.pdf
OakGrovePTASeesCandiesfundraiserflier3-6-25.pdf
- Oak Grove Family Movie Night – It is almost here! Join us for our “Outdoor Family Movie Night” this Friday, March 7, from 5 to 8 pm, in the Oak Grove Courtyard, featuring the Disney movie “Ratatouille.” Admission is free for Oak Grove families, and there will be food available for purchase from vendors. Please see the updated flier attached with more information.
- Conference schedule – We will have 12:30 pm dismissal days for all Oak Grove students starting Wednesday, March 12, through Monday, March 17. Please plan ahead for this early pick-up.
- Redwood info for current Grade 8 -
- ASB applications for Redwood’s ASB for current Grade 8 students are now open. Please see the attached application, then print, complete, and submit it to the Redwood HS front office. The deadline is March 26.
- Redwood High School Choirs are accepting new members for the 2025-2026 school year! There are spots open in Men’s & Women’s Choruses with no audition necessary. If you are a soprano or alto interested in auditioning for our advanced treble choir (Oriana Choir) please email Mr. Carrillo at mcarrillo03@vusd.org to set up an audition.
- Future TK Info Night – Parents and children planning to attend Oak Grove for TK this August are invited to our “Future TK Information Night” on Thursday, March 13, at 5 pm in the Oak Grove Cafeteria. Please pass this along to friends, family, and neighbors who are interested. Please see attached flier for more information.
- Oak Grove PTA fundraiser - Everyone's favorite See's Candies is back for Spring! Our hardworking Oak Grove PTA has re-opened our online store for our Spring fundraiser now through April 4. Items ordered through our virtual store will ship directly to your doorstep. There are many fun & delicious springtime items. Our See's store will help us fundraise for items like our playground extension, classroom supplies, field trips and more! Be sure to check it out at this link: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/oakges_oak_grove_pta__spring_fundraiser8/SamMax4661/candy?utm_source=TOTEM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=list_email
Contact our school office with any questions. Thank you!
2-24-25
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes five announcements:
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SMSTextOpt-InFlyer67587EngandEsp.pdf
- Oak Grove Family Movie Night – Our Oak Grove PTA invites you to our “Outdoor Family Movie Night” on Friday, March 7, from 5 to 8 pm, in the Oak Grove Courtyard, featuring the Disney movie “Ratatouille”. Admission is free for Oak Grove families, and there will be food available for purchase from vendors. Please see the updated flier attached with more information.
- Ridgeview Parent Night – Current Grade 6 students and their parents are invited to Ridgeview Parent Night this Tuesday, February 25, from 5 to 7 pm in the RMS Gym. It is recommended to bring a charged Chromebook to review your elective and course options. See attached flier for details.
- Enrollment for next school year – VUSD enrollment for new students for the 2025-2026 school year is now open online! Please visit the district website to get the process started. Oak Grove will have classes in TK through Grade 8 this fall, if you live in our Oak Grove boundaries. This process is for students new to Oak Grove or VUSD.
- PAPER tutoring: For VUSD students in Grades 4 through 12, there is free tutoring from PAPER, available in all subjects and 24 hours a day, through your student’s Clever login. Please see the attached flier for details.
- School Messenger: VUSD is using a new service to communicate with families called School Messenger. You may have already received a text message to “opt in” – you are encouraged to say “Yes” to ensure that you receive the most up to date information from Oak Grove and VUSD. See attached flier for details.
Contact our school office with any questions. Thank you!
Grade 8 announcement
Good evening Oak Grove families of Grade 8 students. This message includes announcements specifically for Grade 8 families. We are resending it because some of the links did not come through in our last message.
This week, our Grade 8 students met with counselors from Redwood HS to pick their classes for next year. We encourage all parents to sit with the students to review their choices in the PowerSchool portal. There is a lot more information available about this process on the RHS Website, https://redwood.vusd.org.
Here are links to a few items from the website that will help you:
- Packet Cover Letter with Important Dates:
- 8th Grade Parent Night - Presentation Slides (also info about Summer School):
- 9th Grade Registration Sheet
- 9th Grade Course Descriptions
- On-line Registration
- Letter from Nurse
- Redwood Athletics
- Redwood Band: https://rangerbands.org/
- Student Activities
- FBLA
Other info:
- RHS Dance Force Auditions
- Audition Dates: February 26 & 27, 2025. Wednesday, Feb. 26: 3:40-6 PM (Ridgeview Gym) AND Thursday, Feb. 27: 5:00-8:00 PM (RHS Dance Room)
- This audition is for 8th-11th grade advanced level dancers.
- Important: Print & complete the required materials and bring it to the audition on the first night.
- If you have questions: email to mlapp@vusd.org.
- Performance Dance (Dance Force/Dance Team).
- Results will be posted on the Team INSTAGRAM rhsdanceforce on Saturday, Feb. 28 after 3 PM.
- Participants will perform a variety of skills and combinations in front of a panel of qualified judges.
- Completion of the packet, teacher recommendation & self-assessment will be a portion of the score total.
- Advanced & Intermediate Dance Auditions
- Wednesday, February 26, 2025 3:40 - 4:15 PM @ Ridgeview Middle School
- Click on LINK for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mhcpbds75hFo83MYsJadNMh72E6JhDEs1o9L1SOGCRs/edit?usp=sharing
- ASB applications will be sent to middle schools next month.
- AVID applications will be sent to middle schools next month.
- More information about auditions for Band and Orchestra classes will be available in the next month. Be sure to select that as your elective if you are interested.
Contact the Redwood office with any questions. Thank you!
10-8-24
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes five announcements:
VAPAandPEteachersforOakGrove2024-25.pdf
- Music, Art, and PE – We are fortunate to have great Art, Music, and PE teachers at Oak Grove again this year. If you have questions about their programs or your student’s class experience, you are welcome to contact these teachers directly – see the attached letter for more information.
- Fall Carnival tickets – Pre-sales for our Fall Carnival tickets are due tomorrow, October 9. Please see the attached flier for more info.
- Carnival volunteers needed – To help our PTA Fall Carnival run smoothly, we need your help! Please visit this website to sign up for specific activities and times that you can help: https://signup.com/go/gTEPMwX
- Carnival candy donations – Our PTA has an Amazon Candy Donation wish list if you are able to contribute, or you can drop off items in the box in the Main Office.
- Fall Break: Reminder that VUSD students will have a two-day Fall Break with no school on Monday, October 14, and Tuesday, October 15. School will resume on Wednesday, October 16.
Contact our school office with any questions. Thank you!
8-9-24
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
Principalswelcomeletterforstudents2024-25.pdf
BacktoSchoolNightflyer2024-25.pdf
OakGrovePTABacktoSchoolspiritwear2024.pdf
- Welcome back! Please review the attached welcome letter (or view it on our website.) It has great information about the start of school. The first day of school is Thurs, 8/15.
- Back To School Night: Please plan to join us for our "Back To School Night" event this Tues, 8/13, from 5:30 – 6:45 pm in our classrooms. See attached flier for more info.
- Oak Grove PTA: Our hardworking Oak Grove PTA is selling spirit gear, and would love you to join their outstanding parent group! Check out the attached flier for more info. Some items will also be available at Back To School Night from at 5 – 7 pm.
- Volunteers and Student Safety: Please see the attached VUSD fliers for information about being a school volunteer, and about student safety.
Contact our school office with any questions. Thank you!