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12-7-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
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MtMikesRestaurantNight12-14and12-15-23.pdf
- ASB Santagrams: Looking to spread some holiday cheer to a school friend? Our ASB/Leadership class is selling Santagrams for $1 each starting this Monday, 12/11. They are sold in the Cafeteria before school from 7:30 – 8 am. See attached flier for more information.
- Owls spirit gear: Our PTA is taking pre-orders for Oak Grove “school spirit socks!” See the attached fliers or visit their online store at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ogsocks for more information. Orders are due Tues, 12/12. New hats and hoodies are also on sale at https://oakgrove.spirittees.com/
- “Owls Dine Out”: Our next PTA “Owls Dine Out” is next week, 12/14 and 12/15, all day at Mountain Mike’s at 3000 N. Dinuba Blvd. Please support our PTA and enjoy some great food! See the attached flier for more information.
- Christmas break: There is no school and our office is closed starting Monday, 12/18, through Friday, 1/5/24, for our Christmas break. Classes resume on Monday, 1/8/24.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
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Good evening families of Oak Grove 8th Grade students. This message includes one announcement:
- Current Math 1 grades have now been shared with you and your student by Mrs. Heatherly. Since students’ grades in Math 1 could become part of their high school transcript, we need each family to review the attached letter, complete it, and return it to Mrs. Heatherly this Monday, 12/11. You can also review our previous letter from 11/16, attached. Please contact Mr. Hambleton or Mrs. Heatherly if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!
12-5-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
ToysForTotsneedsYOURhelp-11-16-22.pdf
OakGrove-PajamaDayschoolspiritdressupday12-15-23.jpg
- “Toys For Tots” toy drive: This Thursday is the final day of our ASB “Toys for Tots” toy drive! We are also excited to welcome members of the US Marine Corps to our Friday assembly at 8:10 am this Friday. Families are welcome to attend! Visit https://tulare-ca.toysfortots.org or see the attached flier for more information.
- ASB Santagrams: Looking to spread some holiday cheer to a school friend? Our ASB/Leadership class is selling Santagrams for $1 each starting this Monday, 12/11. They are sold in the Cafeteria before school. See attached flier for more information.
- School musical: You are invited to a performance of “Winnie the Pooh, Kids” next Wednesday, 12/13, at 5:30 pm in our Cafeteria. This program is put on by Oak Grove students in Grades 1-6, school staff, and TCOE. Please note that all students in TK-6 will be able to attend a performance during the school day on Mon, 12/11.
- Dress up day: Friday, 12/15, will be a “Pajama Day” school spirit dress up day. See the attached flier for more information.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
11-30-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
PTAspiritsocksflier11-30-23.jpg
CJSFinformationletterforparentsandstudents-Fall2023.pdf
- Minimum day: Reminder for parents that there is a 12:30 pm dismissal for all Oak Grove students this Mon, 12/4.
- PTA update: Our next Oak Grove PTA meeting will be this Tues, 12/5, at 6 pm in Rm 106. This is a great way to learn about activities at Oak Grove and all are welcome! Our PTA is also taking pre-orders for Oak Grove “school spirit socks!” See the attached flier or visit their online store at https://my.cheddarup.com/c/ogsocks for more information. Orders are due Tues, 12/12.
- CJSF: CJSF is an academic honors club for students in Grades 7 and 8. Please review the attached letter and application, and there is also a presentation on our school website. Students are invited to apply by Tues, 12/5. For more information, please contact Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Fatica.
- School spelling bee: The Oak Grove Spelling Bee, which is for students in Grades 4 – 8, will be held on Thurs, 12/7 after school in our cafeteria. For more information, please contact Mrs. Chance and Mrs. Bradshaw.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
11-27-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes three announcements:
ToysForTotsneedsYOURhelp-11-16-22.pdf
VUSDSchoolClimateSurveyGrades5-12-11-27-23.pdf
- “Toys For Tots” toy drive: Our Oak Grove ASB is working with Toys for Tots and the US Marine Corps to collect new, unopened toys for needy families this holiday season. The toy drive runs through homeroom classes starting today through Thursday, 12/7. Visit https://tulare-ca.toysfortots.org or see the attached flier for more information.
- VUSD school climate survey: All VUSD students in Grades 5 – 12 will participate in a short survey intended to gather valuable student perception data on school climate. This voluntary survey will be administered 12/1 – 12/15. Participation in the survey is voluntary. If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, complete this online form by Wednesday, 11/29. Please see the attached flier for more information.
- Science Olympiad coaches needed: We are looking for parents or community members to serve as our Oak Grove Science Olympiad coaches for Grades 3-6 and/or for Grades 6-8. This is a great opportunity to work with Oak Grove students on an academic competition team. It is a paid position and would meet with students afterschool. If you know of someone who is interested, please have them contact Mr. Hambleton in our school office. Thanks!
- TCOE Science Olympiad website: https://www.tcoe.org/scienceolympiad
Please contact our school office with any questions.
11-16-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes two announcements:
ToysForTotsneedsYOURhelp-11-16-22.pdf
- Thanksgiving break: Reminder that there is no school starting Monday, 11/20, through Friday, 11/24, for our Thanksgiving break. Classes resume on Monday, 11/27.
- “Toys For Tots” toy drive: Our Oak Grove ASB is working with the Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps to collect new, unopened toys for needy families this holiday season. The toy drive runs through homeroom classes on Monday, 11/27, through Thursday, 12/7. Visit https://tulare-ca.toysfortots.org or see the attached flier for more information.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
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Good evening families of Oak Grove 8th Grade students. This message includes one announcement:
- Oak Grove 8th Grade students are now eligible to earn high school credits in their math class! Please take a few minutes to read the attached letter, and contact Mr. Hambleton or Mrs. Heatherly if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thank you!
11-9-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes three announcements:
LittleOwlsSpiritPresale-11-8-23.pdf
- “Owls Dine Out”: Our next PTA “Owls Dine Out” is this Wednesday, 11/15, from 4 – 8 pm at Chipotle. Please support our PTA and enjoy some great food! See the attached flier for more information.
- Special spirit wear for TK-2: Our Oak Grove PTA has organized a special "Little Owls spirit wear pre-sale" for our families of TK - 2nd grade students. These special sizes are being offered to our smallest Owls ONLY through this pre-sale, and will NOT be available on our spirit website or in our office! See the attached form for more information. Pre-sale orders are due the morning of Friday, 11/17. Bigger sizes and more designs are always available at www.oakgrove.spirittees.com.
- Thanksgiving break: There is no school starting Monday, 11/20, through Friday, 11/24, for our Thanksgiving break. Classes resume on Monday, 11/27.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
11-7-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
PoetryandProsePeachBlossom-studentletter11-7-23.pdf
- Conferences schedule: Reminder to all parents that students are dismissed at 12:30 pm starting tomorrow, 11/8, through next Friday, 11/17, for parent-teacher conferences.
- ALICE class lessons: Our teachers will begin the district-wide “ALICE active shooter training” lessons on or after Tuesday, 11/14. These lessons are intended to teach all students what to do in case of an emergency in a way that is age-appropriate. If you wish to opt-out your child from these lessons, please complete the form linked here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVQO78bEKKHgtcdGhliw8tt8lQYqFQ-x99qUuLkccJNU55LA/viewform
- Poetry and Prose / Peach Blossom: Tryouts for Poetry and Prose / Peach Blossom, for students in Grades 4 – 8, will be held on Thursday, Dec 7. For more information, please see the attached flier or contact Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Mota.
- No school Friday: There is no school this Friday, 11/10, in honor of the Veterans’ Day holiday.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
11-2-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes three announcements:
Principalsreport-Nov-Dec2023.pdf
https://oakgrove.vusd.org/parent-and-student-resources/california-junior-scholastic-federation-cjsf
- Carnival and other school events: Please review our school calendar for November – January, including our school Carnival this Friday, conference schedules that start this Wednesday, November 8, and upcoming vacation days.
- School spelling bee: The Oak Grove Spelling Bee, which is for students in Grades 4 – 8, will be held on Thursday, Dec 7 after school. For more information, please contact Mrs. Chance and Mrs. Bradshaw.
- CJSF: CJSF is an academic honors club for students in Grades 7 and 8. Please review the attached letter and application, and there is also a presentation on our school website. Students are invited to apply by December 5. For more information, please contact Ms. Sanchez and Mr. Fatica.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
10-30-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
- PTA meeting: Our next Oak Grove PTA meeting is Wednesday, November 1, at 6 pm in Rm 106, near the school garden.
- If you pre-purchased Carnival tickets, they will be ready for pick up this Tuesday, October 31st, from 7:45 - 8:15 am and 2:30 - 3:15 pm, and on Wednesday, November 1st, from 7:45- 8 :15 am and 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
- STICKERS, STICKERS, STICKERS! PTA will have Oak Grove stickers on sale next to the Carnival ticket table on Wednesday, November 1st, from 1:00 – 1:45 pm.
- Our Fall Carnival is this Friday, November 3rd, from 5 – 8 pm. Tickets for games will be sold at the gates. Cash and credit will be accepted! (Credit fees will be applied.) Ask your student’s teacher about donations that are still needed.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
10-26-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
- School Carnival donations: For our “Fall Carnival” next week, our PTA needs your help! We are looking for carnival volunteers and candy donations. Please visit the sign-up website at https://signup.com/go/YVRXWBA. Thank you!
- School lost and found: Our school lost and found items will be available by the front office this Monday, 10/30, through Wednesday, 11/1. Parents – please take a few minutes to look through and remove your student’s items. After Wednesday, all remaining items will be donated to a local charity.
- School spirit dress up day: This Tuesday, October 31, is a special “Wear Black and Orange or a costume” school spirit dress up day. So that everyone can enjoy the day, be sure that Halloween costumes do not include a mask, are not too scary, and do not include any weapons or dangerous objects.
- PTA meeting: Our next Oak Grove PTA meeting is Wednesday, November 1, at 6 pm in Rm 106, near the school garden.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
10-23-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
VUSDBoardMemberconversations2023.pdf
- Picture retakes: Reminder that this Wednesday, October 25, is our school picture retakes day. If you want retakes, be sure to send the original pictures to school with your student as the photographer will collect them.
- “Conversations with a Board Member”: All VUSD families are invited to upcoming “Conversations with a Board Member” starting this week. Please visit https://www.vusd.org/boe/cwb for details. All of the conversations will occur at 5:30 PM with childcare and interpretation services available.
- New spirit wear: Our outstanding Oak Grove PTA has expanded their offering of spirit wear! Check out the new gear at https://oakgrove.spirittees.com/. PTA will also be in our courtyard this Friday morning to sell new Oak Grove stickers. See the attached fliers for more information.
- PTA meeting: Our next Oak Grove PTA meeting is next Wednesday, November 1, at 6 pm in Rm 106, near the school garden.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
10-18-23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
- School Carnival: Reminder that our PTA “Fall Carnival” will be Friday, November 3, from 5 to 8 pm here at Oak Grove. This is a fun family event and all are welcome! Pre-order ticket forms are due this Friday, October 20.
- Red Ribbon Week: This Monday, October 23, is the start of Red Ribbon Week! Each day has a special theme and dress up day. Please see the attached flier for details.
- Picture retakes: This Wednesday, October 25 is our school picture retakes day. If you want retakes, be sure to send the original pictures to school with your student as the photographer will collect them.
- Grade 7-8 Soccer: Parents of our Grade 7-8 soccer players are invited to our soccer pep rally this Tuesday, October 24, at 8:15 am in our Courtyard.
Please contact our school office with any questions.
10/12/23
Good evening Oak Grove families. This message includes four announcements:
- Minimum day: This Monday, October 16, is a 12:30 pm dismissal for all Oak Grove students.
- PTA “Owls Dine Out” - This Tuesday, October 17, from 11 am to 7 pm is or next PTA “Owls Dine Out” fundraiser at “Our Litte Pizza Place. See the attached flier for more information.
- Grade 7-8 Sports: Reminder for 7th and 8th grade students – please return your Volleyball or Football jersey by Friday, October 13, to our front office. Also, soccer season will start on Tuesday, October 17, with practice from 3 - 4:30 pm. Be sure to complete all paperwork and online forms on our website.
- Student safety lessons: Visalia Unified School District invites parents to a forum to learn about ALICE active shooter response training, that will be taught to your students later this fall. The forum is Thursday, October 19 from 9:30 - 10:30 am or 6 – 7 pm at the district office Oaks Building. See the attached flier for more information.
OurLittlePizzaPlaceRestaurantNight.pdf
ALICE-ParentForumInvitationEnglishSpanish.pdf
Please contact our school office with any questions.
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