Welcome to the Oak Tree Newsletter for week of September 22!

This Week: 

• Wednesday 9/18-25: Parent voting for PAC representative 
• Thursday 9/26: Conference Night, 3-5p

Upcoming Events:

• Thursday 10/3: 🎥 Movie night! Drop off at 5:45p, movie starts at 6p! 
• Tuesday 10/15: 🎨 Reflection project due date

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Save the date for October 3, we can't wait to see you there! 

Doors open at 5:45p! The movie will start at 6p.

To watch the the Wild Robot trailer, click here. Then, buy your tickets here! Check out opportunities to volunteer here. Check out the 100% review on Rotten Tomatoes! 

This movie is an adaption of a children’s book and is suitable for all ages! The whole family is welcome! If you have read/are reading the book, you don’t want to miss this movie! Watch with your OGE friends, make it a class meet up!

Math Superstars is a PTA-sponsored, voluntary math enrichment program, spanning grades from Pre-K through 5th grade.

The goal of the program is to develop an appreciation for math, enhance and challenge a student’s mathematics skills, and foster more opportunities for dialog between student and caregivers. Participation is completely optional. However, there will be fun and prizes distributed through the year for attaining more points. 

Students can participate by completing math assignment packets assigned to their grade level over the course of year.

Once completed, those assignments are scored, points are tallied, and the student are awarded PRIZES!

Student scores will be posted, and prizes will be distributed to homerooms.

More math = More points = More prizes!

Visit the PTA webpage for the grade-level packets, pick up dates, and more!

The first pick up date is scheduled for October 4th

 Math Superstars is 100% parent volunteer run. Parents grade and score papers, organize and pack prizes, and prep for other recognition opportunities.

We always need an extra hand. Contact shaili.shah@gmail.com if you would like to help!

PARENT PRO TIP! We have THREE check in stations. Want to avoid a line?Please walk with your child to the far bus lane or the pavilion behind the school. For safety: students should not be crossing traffic or walking behind the school unaccompanied. 

🥇 Congrats to Ms. Boykins class, our third week Golden Shoe Winners! 

If it's too far to walk from home, you can park next to the Oak Grove United Methodist Church and walk from there. Walking Wednesday is for walking, please don’t park at school.

We're looking for 3 volunteers each week to help tally walkers, hand out prizes, and cheer on our little striders. Your kids can join in too, helping with counting and meeting new friends, while you share a special moment with them. Plus, it’s a great chance for parents to connect with each other!

Interested in volunteering or donating prizes? Click here.

The theme is “Accepting Imperfection” 

The PSA Reflections art program is a great opportunity for any OGE students to submit original artwork. Choose from 6 different categories:

Film production

Music composition

Visual arts

Dance choreography

Literature

Photography

Learn more here. 

Enter artwork here by October 15 

Do you need more information? Find it HERE. 

Ready to commit to this heartwarming opportunity? The link to sign up is HERE.

As we start this new year, please consider signing up to volunteer for our many events. Click here to see what positions you would enjoy doing!

• Check the OGE PTA ResourcesHERE

• Sync Your Calendar to OGE Events HERE

• PTA Member Directory: To view the directory, you must be logged on. Update your appearance preferences HERE.

• Upload photos for the yearbook HERE

• Learn more hereabout PTA and how donations support OGE.

• Donate to Give to Grover.

• Join the PTA: Sign up here.

• Follow Oak Grove PTA on Facebook and Instagram.

• Follow the Oak Grove Foundation on Facebook and Instagram.  

• School Menus: Available here!

• OGE PAC (Principal’s Advisory Committee): Learn more HERE 

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Oak Grove Elementary | 1857 Oak Grove Road, N.E, Atlanta, GA 30345 

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