Have a great summer!!!!!

New DeKalb County Dress Code
The wearing of pants below the waist line, bare midriffs, halter tops/tank tops, tops/blouses revealing cleavage, short shorts, net/see through garments, flip-flops, between-the-toe shoes without heels, bedroom shoes, or other footwear that interferes with freedom of movement and dresses, pants, or skirts with high splits is prohibited. Click here to download the dress code letter to parents.

The PTA Needs YOU!!!
We still need volunteers for the following positions: Reflections Co-Chair, Hospitality Co-Chair, Field Day Chair(s), Fun Run Co-Chair, Track Club Chair, Grand Friends Chair(s) & Acorn Newsletter Copy editors. We also have a vacant Legislation & Advocacy position on the PTA board. Please consider volunteering - your children and community appreciate it!
We also need a few good people to help put announcements on the marquee in front of the school for next school year ('09-'10).  Please email Patti Parrish at prw1234@mindspring.com if you are interested in helping with the marquee next year.


CRCT Score Interpretation Guide
A pdf version is available by clicking here.
An online version is also available at:
http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/instruction/testing/testscores.html

New Outdoor Trail at Coralwood
Coralwood School unveiled its new ADA accessible Outdoor Trail on Friday, May 15th. The trail, which also includes a non-ADA accessible dirt trail, includes two exercise stations, two small bridges, a swing and ultimately a nature platform. The Trail is was developed and funded by the Coralwood Foundation through grants, corporate funding and individual gifts from parents, teachers, administrators and community volunteers. The Coralwood School community, which includes Oak Grove Elementary families, is invited to walk the trail and enjoy this new addition to the neighborhood.

Discover Science Education 
The Department for Elementary Instruction has partnered with Discovery Science Education to bring DCSS elementary students access to a wide range of appropriate multimedia content through the internet. This content includes leveled eBooks with audio and visual support, videos, virtual science experiments and more!

Student's User Name and Passcode once in the web site is below.
User Name: DCSS
Passcode: discovery
Directions to eBooks with audio and multimedia support for reading on Discovery Science Education
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/?ErrMsg=Incorrect%20Username
and/or%20Password

1. Go to web link above. Clicking the link will take you to the Student Center.
2. Student should select Discovery Science Education on the right side of screen.
3. Student should click their topic of interest from the menu choices of: (1) Earth Science, (2) Life Science or (3) Physical Science
4. When the screen opens, look at the top left side for the words, "Intro to...(it will be the topic that the student selected)."
5. Scroll down to locate the eBook icon and words. When this icon is selected, students will be able to hear and see the text. See the print screen view below for a picture of the ebook symbol. Look below at Extreme Weather and Climate. The ebook symbol looks similar to the symbol for @.

School Supplies
2009/2010

There are THREE ways to order school supplies for the 2009/2010 academic year:
1. To Order Online Securely, go to:
<http://www.epipacks.com>www.epipacks.com
- Enter the School ID OAK107
- Follow the directions to complete your order.
-or-
2. Using the supply pack order form
Return the completed form to the office along with your check or cashpayment by May 22.
Make checks payable to Oak Grove PTA
-or-
3. Purchase the supplies on your own.
Click on the grade level below for a complete list of required items.
K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, SE-Mahfoud, SE-Manganello

The link for Safe
Routes to School:

http://home.comcast.net/~susan.henderson/site/

Oak Grove Communications & Publications Guidelines

Upcoming Events

Spirit Night every Thursday
Proceeds from the Spirit Nights go directly back to our school! 
1st Thurs - Outback Night
(take your flyer/say that you’re an Oak Grove Family/receive one free blooming onion).
2nd Thursday - Chick-fil-A Night
3rd Thursday Jason's Deli Night
4th Thursday - Fellini's Pizza Night

Lunch Menu (link to Dekalb Co - opens new page)

Emory Lavista Parent Council Info

PROPOSED Dekalb County 2009-2010 Calender

Junior Jazzersize Form