📣 Free Eye Exams and Glasses at School!
Vision To Learn is offering vision screenings, and exams and eye glasses when necessary, to students at our school—at no cost to families. Act fast—spots fill quickly! Complete your child’s form today to secure their free vision care. All services take place during the school day. Complete the consent form by Friday, November 13.
🔗 Consent Form - https://bit.ly/3UN9Ri9
📣 ¡Exámenes de la vista y lentes gratis en la escuela!
Vision To Learn ofrece exámenes de la vista, y revisiones y lentes cuando sea necesario, a los estudiantes de nuestra escuela—sin costo para las familias. ¡Actúe rápido—los cupos se llenan pronto! Complete el formulario de su hijo hoy para asegurar su atención de la vista gratuita. Todos los servicios se realizan durante el día escolar. Complete el formulario de consentimiento antes de la viernes, 13 de noviembre.
🔗 Formulario de consentimiento - https://bit.ly/4Bx9DvZ
🐾 Hi there, Cougars! Every school day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and shine! Attendance matters because being present helps us succeed. 🎉 Get ready for Attendance Spirit Week next week, filled with fun dress-up days and activities! Throughout the year, we’ll have more exciting activities to help our school reach its attendance goal. Remember: Be Present, Be Kind, Be Upstanders, and Show Cougar P.R.I.D.E.! Let’s make everyday count! 🌟
Spirit Week - 10/26-10/30
Monday- Pajama Day
Wake up, show up, make it count!
Tuesday- Tie Dye Tuesday
Great attendance is tied to great learning!
Wednesday-Wacky Tacky Wednesday
There’s nothing tacky about being on time. It’s time to have some fun with colors and be creative.
Thursday- Shine Bright Thursday
Great attendance leads to bright futures. Wear bright colors.
Friday-Turning the Page to Perfect Attendance
Dress up as your favorite book character.
🧡 National Bullying Prevention Month 🧡
This Wednesday October 21st, Oak Grove will join schools across the nation in celebrating Unity Day! We’re standing together against bullying and showing that kindness, acceptance, and inclusion matter.
Students and Staff are encouraged to wear orange clothing, shoes, or accessories to show their support and help spread the message that we are united against bullying! I can’t wait to see our OG students shining in orange and showing their commitment to kindness! Let’s stand together and make a difference, one kind act at a time! 🧡✨
This Wednesday October 21st, Oak Grove will join schools across the nation in celebrating Unity Day! We’re standing together against bullying and showing that kindness, acceptance, and inclusion matter.
Students and Staff are encouraged to wear orange clothing, shoes, or accessories to show their support and help spread the message that we are united against bullying! I can’t wait to see our OG students shining in orange and showing their commitment to kindness! Let’s stand together and make a difference, one kind act at a time! 🧡✨
PTA Reflections
The 2026-2027 PTA Reflections contest is officially open, and I will be taking entries (and the required completed entry forms) from participating students through NOVEMBER 6TH (1st place winners from Oak Grove are due to the district for judging by Nov 13th).
Oak Grove is registered to participate in 4 categories this year: visual arts, music, photography, and writing. So your child must choose one of these 4 categories, then they must support their music/art/photo/writing with an artist's statement explaining their entry and how it relates to this year's theme.
The link below contains more information for students and families that should answer any basic questions about this competition (it also addresses prizes), and I will be introducing the theme and offering students hard copies of the entry forms this week and next, so students have the opportunity to wrap their heads around the theme this year ( this year's theme is "What My Culture Means to Me").
If your child wants to enter but did not get a hard copy of the entry form from me, you can go to the website link below, and there you will find a form to print out. ALL ENTRIES MUST HAVE COMPLETED AND SIGNED FORMS TURNED IN TO ME WITH ENTRIES.
Thanks, everyone! I'm looking forward to seeing all of the wonderful independent creativity!
https://www.pta.org/home/programs/reflections/for-students-and-families
https://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/programs/reflections/_evergreen-program-materials/local-leader-resources/fillable-student-entry-form_reflections.pdf
- Ms. Hollis, Visual Arts Teacher
💙 Supporting healthy scholars starts with informed families!
DPS parents and legal guardians: Please review our handout about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to help your family stay informed.
📄 View the diabetes handout: https://aptg.co/cYPG5r
Does your scholar need diabetes care during the school day? Visit our Managing Health Conditions & Forms webpage for information and forms to help your scholar receive the support they need:
🔗 https://www.dpsnc.net/page/managing-health-conditions-and-forms/
Together, we can help our scholars stay healthy and ready to learn! #WeAreDPS
DPS parents and legal guardians: Please review our handout about Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes to help your family stay informed.
📄 View the diabetes handout: https://aptg.co/cYPG5r
Does your scholar need diabetes care during the school day? Visit our Managing Health Conditions & Forms webpage for information and forms to help your scholar receive the support they need:
🔗 https://www.dpsnc.net/page/managing-health-conditions-and-forms/
Together, we can help our scholars stay healthy and ready to learn! #WeAreDPS
State Accountability Data Reports Historic Student Performance Gains for DPS in 2025-26. Read more: https://www.dpsnc.net/article/3108568
Join Durham Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony S. Lewis for the 2026 State of the District Address as we celebrate our progress, showcase the DPS Difference, and look ahead to the priorities and opportunities shaping the future of Durham Public Schools.
Register Now: https://bit.ly/DPS_SOTD
Register Now: https://bit.ly/DPS_SOTD
Good day, families!
It’s time to rally together for our Oak Grove Fun Run fundraiser! Our
goal is to raise $20,000 for classroom materials, teacher support,
paying for family movie nights and Spring Carnival, improving our
outdoor classroom and learning garden, and investing in school
landscaping, which will enhance our school’s resources and provide our
students with an even better educational experience.
To make things even more exciting, if we raise $20,000, we will Lip Sync Battle!
Plus, Great Wolf Lodge is joining in the fun! When our goal reaches
our goal, every student earns a Great Wolf Lodge waterpark day pass.
Make sure your family is registered on MyBooster.com so your student
can receive this reward, then share your student’s donation page with
friends and family to get there!
Here’s how you can help:
1️⃣ Sign up at MyBooster.com
2️⃣ Share your student’s donation page with friends and family
3️⃣ Donate if you’re able
Thank you for our support!
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Familias de Oak Grove Elementary,
¡Es momento de unirnos para nuestra recaudación de fondos Oak Grove
Fun Run! Nuestra meta es recaudar $20,000 para materiales para el
aula, apoyo para nuestros maestros, financiamiento para noches de cine
familiar y el Carnaval de Primavera, mejoras para nuestro salón de
clases al aire libre y jardín de aprendizaje, e inversiones en el
embellecimiento de los jardines y áreas verdes de la escuela, lo que
mejorará los recursos de nuestra escuela y brindará a nuestros
estudiantes una experiencia educativa aún mejor.
Para hacerlo aún más emocionante, si alcanzamos $20,000, ¡Lip Sync Battle!
Además, ¡Great Wolf Lodge se une a la diversión! Cuando alcancemos
nuestra meta, cada estudiante recibirá un pase de un día para el
parque acuático de Great Wolf Lodge. Asegúrate de que tu familia esté
registrada en MyBooster.com para que tu estudiante pueda recibir esta
recompensa. Luego, comparte la página de donaciones de tu estudiante
con amigos y familiares para ayudarnos a lograrlo.
Así es como puedes ayudar:
1️⃣ Regístrate en MyBooster.com
2️⃣ Comparte la página de donaciones de tu estudiante con amigos y familiares
3️⃣ Dona si te es posible
¡Gracias por tu apoyo!
This year, Oak Grove continues to Level Up: Revamped & Recharged! We are thrilled to announce that our Oak Grove Fun Run kicks off on 8/6/2026! This is an amazing opportunity to support our school and help us raise funds for classroom materials, teacher support, paying for family movie nights and Spring Carnival, improving our outdoor classroom and learning garden, and investing in school landscaping.
We’re excited to see our students, staff, and families come together to make this a success. Every bit of participation matters, whether you’re donating, sharing, or volunteering! It all starts at MyBooster.com, where you can connect with friends and family from all over the world to help us reach our goal of $20,000.
And here’s the best part: if we hit our goal, we’ll get to have a Lip Sync Battle. I know we can do it!
Thank you for supporting Oak Grove Elementary and helping us create incredible opportunities for our students. Let’s make this Oak Grove Fun Run unforgettable!
We’re excited to see our students, staff, and families come together to make this a success. Every bit of participation matters, whether you’re donating, sharing, or volunteering! It all starts at MyBooster.com, where you can connect with friends and family from all over the world to help us reach our goal of $20,000.
And here’s the best part: if we hit our goal, we’ll get to have a Lip Sync Battle. I know we can do it!
Thank you for supporting Oak Grove Elementary and helping us create incredible opportunities for our students. Let’s make this Oak Grove Fun Run unforgettable!
Oak Grove Families,
As Durham Public Schools begins the process of selecting the next principal for Oak Grove Elementary, we want to hear from you. Your feedback is important, and we encourage you to take a few minutes to complete the survey below to share the qualities and characteristics you would like to see in the next principal of our school.
https://edu.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=RQsRRTXsVYTsPsPsP&lang=0
**Please note: The survey will close on Monday, July 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.**
In addition, Oak Grove will host a Community Meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. with Area Superintendent, Dr. Ferrell to explain the principal selection process and answer questions. If you would like to learn more about how the selection process will take place, we encourage you to attend.
The meeting will be offered in a hybrid format for families who are unable to attend in person.
https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/98535389269?pwd=Erkk92WFua8tnKF2fyFiRa5bKrbMoV.1
Thank you in advance for sharing your voice and helping shape the future of Oak Grove. We look forward to hearing from you!
Familias de Oak Grove:
Ahora que las Escuelas Públicas de Durham inician el proceso de selección del próximo director/a de la Escuela Primaria Oak Grove, queremos conocer su opinión. Su opinión es importante, y les animamos a que dediquen unos minutos a completar la encuesta a continuación para compartir las cualidades y características que les gustaría ver en el/la próximo/a director/a de nuestra escuela.
https://edu.sogolytics.com/survey/form?k=RQsRRTXsVYTsPsPsP&lang=0
Nota: La encuesta se cerrará el lunes 27 de julio de 2026 a las 17:00 h.
Además, Oak Grove celebrará una reunión comunitaria el jueves 16 de julio de 2026 a las 15:15 h con el/la Superintendente de Área, Dr. Ferrell, para explicar el proceso de selección del/de la director/a y responder a sus preguntas. Si desean obtener más información sobre cómo se llevará a cabo el proceso de selección, les animamos a asistir.
La reunión se ofrecerá en formato híbrido para las familias que no puedan asistir en persona. https://dpsnc.zoom.us/j/98535389269?pwd=Erkk92WFua8tnKF2fyFiRa5bKrbMoV.1
Gracias de antemano por compartir su opinión y ayudarnos a construir el futuro de Oak Grove. ¡Esperamos sus comentarios!
Good day, families!
As we prepare to welcome students back from summer break, please see the following key dates:
July 7th & 8th, 8 am - 12 pm - Kindergarten Assessment Screening: Sign your child up for a time slot on either day.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FAFAA29ABFB6-64684663-kindergarten/109335700#/
July 16th - Open House, 4 - 6 pm
July 20th - First Day of School: Student Arrival and Breakfast begin at 7:15 am. The instructional day begins at 7:45 am
We RECHARGED & READY to Level Up this 2026-2027 School Year!
Plese use the link below to see grade level supply lists or visit https://www.teacherlists.com/
English Supply List - https://canva.link/1ua8y5l2e05n3st
Spanish Supply Lists - https://canva.link/72syrcgigo06nra
Plese use the link below to see grade level supply lists or visit https://www.teacherlists.com/
English Supply List - https://canva.link/1ua8y5l2e05n3st
Spanish Supply Lists - https://canva.link/72syrcgigo06nra
Current 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade Families!
Rising 3rd - 5th Grade Transition Night will be happening soon! Come learn a more about your child's grade level!
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉🍎🎁 We want to take the time to spotlight a few staff members to help make us the BEST elementary school! 👏🏽👏🏽
🥇Teacher of the Year - Ms. Wisdom, 2nd Grade
🥇Beginning Teacher of the Year - Mrs. B. Acevedo Posadas
🥇Instructional Assistant of the Year - Mr. Jones
🥇Overall Staff Member of the Year - Ms. Ashley, Bilingual Receptionist/Secretary
🥇DPS Elementary School Counselor of the Year - Kijha Brown
🥇 DPS AP of the Year Finalist - Mrs. Clark
When you see these staff members this week, please be sure to congratulate them!
🎉 Spring Fling is Almost Here! 🎉
Hello families!
We are just a few days away from our Spring Fling—you don’t want to miss it!
📅 Date: Saturday, April 25
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Get ready for a fun-filled day with games, food, music, and more!
🎟️ Tickets & Payment
• Tickets can be used for games and activities, as well as the concession stand
• Cash and credit cards are accepted for food purchases
• Skip the line and pre-purchase your tickets using the link! Just make sure you show your online receipt!
https://oakgrovepta.givebacks.com/store/items/1187438
🎶 Entertainment
• DJ 🎧
• Photographer 📸Tangmo Choi Photography
🌮 Food Trucks
• Cococrissi Tropical Icees 🍧
• Mr. Cheesesteak 🥪
• Nieves Basillo 🍦
🛍️ Vendors
• Vibrant Aromas
• Candle Man 919
• AB Creations
• Krafty Duo
• Magi Creaciones
• KD's Smoked Que
🎯 Games & Activities
(Ticket prices listed below)
1 Ticket:
• BINGO
• Bounce House
• Duck Pond Grab
• Cornhole
• Giant Checkers / Tic Tac Toe
• Giant UNO
• Giant Ring Toss
• Giant Jenga
• Giant Connect 4
2 Tickets:
• Pie in the Face
• Face Painting
• Giant Bowling
3 Tickets:
• Dunk Tank 💦
We can’t wait to see you there!
Oak Grove Elementary is excited to host our 3rd Annual S.T.E.A.M. Week from April 27 to May 1. Throughout the week, students will engage in hands-on learning experiences, interactive demonstrations, and special events focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
We will also celebrate with a fun S.T.E.A.M. Spirit Week, where students can participate in themed dress-up days to show their creativity and school pride.
Families are invited to be a part of the experience. If you would like to volunteer or join your child during any of our in-school events, please sign up using the link below:
https://forms.gle/iw8mbBnFUM1Uh8Vf6
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La Primaria Oak Grove se complace en presentar nuestra Semana S.T.E.A.M. del 27 de abril al 1 de mayo. Durante la semana, los estudiantes participarán en experiencias prácticas, demostraciones interactivas y eventos especiales enfocados en ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, artes y matemáticas.
También celebraremos con una divertida Semana de Espíritu S.T.E.A.M., donde los estudiantes podrán participar en días temáticos para vestirse y mostrar su creatividad y orgullo escolar.
Las familias están invitadas a ser parte de esta experiencia. Si desea ser voluntario o acompañar a su hijo durante alguno de los eventos escolares, por favor regístrese utilizando el siguiente enlace:
https://forms.gle/iw8mbBnFUM1Uh8Vf6
Current Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade families,
You are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 15th, to learn about details and summer resources that will help your child transition to their next grade!
Do you know a family who is interested in attending Oak Grove through the lottery application process?
Spread the word and have them contact Ms. Kijha Brown at kijha_brown@dpsnc.net
Rising 3-5 Transition Night is on May 19th.
You are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 15th, to learn about details and summer resources that will help your child transition to their next grade!
Do you know a family who is interested in attending Oak Grove through the lottery application process?
Spread the word and have them contact Ms. Kijha Brown at kijha_brown@dpsnc.net
Rising 3-5 Transition Night is on May 19th.
📸Save the Date!! 🌸😀
It's Black History Spirit Week!
3rd, 4th and 5th Grade families!
It's time to Level Up our Test Prep Strategies! Join us on March 10th for Students vs Parents EOG Test Prep Game Night. Families will have fun learning ways to help your child prepare for end of the year assessments starting in May.
2nd grade families are invited to attend, as well, to learn more about the BOG that your students will take in July.
See you then!
