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Oak Grove Elementary
678-874-7402
1857 Oak Grove Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30345-5377
School website : www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/oakgrove

               
                    Tuesday, May 21st
       Spirit Night - Maddio's/Menchies
                          5-8 pm

               Wednesday, May 22nd
      5th Grade Awards and Celebration
          6pm- Lakeside High Auditorium

               Thursday, May 23rd
          Honors Programs - Cafeteria
              4th Grade at 8:00 am
              3rd Grade at 10:00 am

  Last Day of School! Thursday, May 23rd             
          
 
            

                
                

    
                  
  
          

 
Oak Grove Elementary - National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
                                        2011 Georgia School of Excellence
Literary Guild Summer Testing Days

Literary Guild testing days for the summer will be:
                June 12 and July 24
                     10 am-12pm
A Sign Up Genius will be available for Literary Guild volunteers to assist with testing on those days.
School Supplies -2013-2014 School Year

Online ordering is now closed.  The last day to order was May 17th. 
Please click here for grade level school supply lists AND additional items for all grade levels that are not included in the pre-ordered supply packs.

Walking Wednesdays - Golden Shoe Trophy
WAY TO GO OAK GROVE!!!! We had yet another incredible turn-out on Wednesday with 328 walkers, bikers and scooters! Congratulations to Ms. Bolsen's and Ms. Albright's class with 89% participation! They will share the Golden Shoe Trophy this week!!!
 
...AND, a BIG congratulations to Ms. Albright's class or being the overall winner of the 8 week class competition! Each child received a medal and a Menchie's gift card.
We also want to congratulate Ms. Bolsen's class for coming in a very close 2nd place.  Each child in her class also received a cool prize.
 
Even though Walking Wednesdays are over for this school year, please continue to walk or bike in order to cut down on traffic and pollution and enjoy this weather! See you next year!
New Principal Search Survey -

Region 2 Superintendent, Cynthia Brictson, has solicited input from our parents and teachers. She is now in the process of interviewing candidates for Oak Grove Principal! Her understanding of our parent/teacher data, our strategic plan, and our ongoing school initiatives will guide her decision-making. We expect to her to submit a name by mid-May.

Thanks again for your ongoing commitment to Oak Grove!
Oak Grove Foundation funds Higher Opportunites for Teachers

The Oak Grove Foundation has started a Higher Opportunities for Teachers (HOT) Committee. This committee functions as a support system for Oak Grove Elementary faculty and staff members who want to engage in professional development experiences that go beyond those offered through DeKalb County and Oak Grove Elementary School.

To learn more about HOT and to submit your own professional development request, please click here.
Instructional Technology Coach Update

Find out how our Instructional Technology coach, Katy Miller, is working with Oak Grove teachers and students. 
Check out her monthly blog here.
A letter from Ms. Rodriguez - School Counselor

Please click here for a note from Ms. Rodriguez regarding lessons with Oak Grove Students.
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