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May News

Principal : Ms. Mary Jo Sarff

May News Principal : Ms. Mary Jo Sarff

Ready Set And We Are Off Ready Set And We Are Off

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What a wonderful time of year, as our school year wraps up it is observable how much our students have grown and learned. From Map test to Map test, assignments, activities, school store and so much more. Our Oak Grove Eagles are soaring. This newsletter takes a moment to celebrate our 8th grade graduating class. It has been a privilege to get to know the students these past 2 years. As they become Limestone Rockets we look forward to seeing their continued growth and achievements in the years ahead.

8th Grade ELA 8th Grade ELA

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Hands on learning

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Students have completed there life size drawing of Frankenstein after completing the book in ELA class.

Our 8th Grade Oak Grove Memories Our 8th Grade Oak Grove Memories

Kelly- Winning Regionals 8th grade year.


Aaron -I remember when we had Harry Potter Club with Ms.Sego and how we all used to sit in a google meet for hours reading.


Abbi-2nd grade field trip


Gage- I remember in 5th grade a funny moment with another student when we were leaving PE and it was hilarious.

Lauryn -Me and Abbi’s music video (even though people were interrupting it.)


Alexus- I remember coming into 5th grade all nervous and then I made some new friends and met new teachers, which wasn’t really bad at all..!


Darby- A positive memory I have is going to go on all these band/choir

field trips. For example Going on Choir and Band Fest trips. Going to play in Concerts

in general.


Avery- When we were in kindergarten we sang the weather song and the student of the

day/week.


Brody- When I scored 19 points in the lac all star game


Carlee- In first grade we had a praying mantis and she had a bunch of babies that we

got to play with.


Hailey- Doing Christmas white elephants in Mrs Koch's class.


Kayson Dvorak and my favorite memory is the 8th grade volleyball tournament


Noah- In Kindergarten my 5th grade buddy and I were doing a valentines day event and we were passing out cards to everybody, and I had a fun time.


Traith-My favorites got to be at the end of the year. Not because we get out, but the carnival at the end was always the year's highlight for me, especially 5th and 6th grade.


Joey - Celebrating a regional championship with close friends and family


Randy- When I dunked on the oak grove basketball hoops.

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8th Grade Math 8th Grade Math

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The 8th grade students completed the Pythagorean Spiral Geometry project after we completed our unit on rational numbers and the pythagorean theorem. The students had to construct right triangles in order to complete the spiral shape. All of the projects look the same initially until students put their own touches on the spiral.

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Spring Tech Spring Tech

Tech Class Highlights: A Busy and Fun Spring!


It’s been an exciting and productive spring in Tech class! Our students have been busy learning new skills, tackling creative projects, and having plenty of fun along the way.


In middle school, we have spent a lot of time in the woodshop we call The Warehouse! Students rolled up their sleeves and learned how to safely use tools while working on hands-on projects. They built frames with dry erase boards for their lockers, crafted birdhouses, and even made their own footstools. Alongside these building projects, students also explored their creative side in graphic design, where they designed and printed their own personal logos. It’s been awesome watching them take pride in building and creating things that reflect both their skills and personalities.


Meanwhile, our K-4 students have been diving into the world of technology. This spring, they’ve been busy learning Chromebook basics—navigating Chrome, creating in Google Docs and Slides, and coding their very own interactive stories in Scratch. We’ve also had a blast building and coding LEGO robots and wrapping things up with a high-energy coding dance party!



It’s been a season full of creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. We’re proud of everything our students have accomplished and can’t wait to see what they’ll build and create next. The year is winding down, but the excitement and energy in Tech class are still going strong!

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Important Dates Important Dates

May 2nd- SIp Day dismissal 11:50am

May 5th - May 9th - Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6th- 8th Grade Graduation Pictures (during school day)

May 14th- 7th/8th Grade Class Trip

May 15th- 8th Grade Graduation Practice : Early Release 8th Grade Only

May 15th- 8th Grade Graduation

May 22nd- Last Day of School : 11:50 Dismissal

Congratulations to our Oak Grove Central Illinois Valley Student Leaders Congratulations to our Oak Grove Central Illinois Valley Student Leaders

Braydan Gosnell and Haley Garret

Braydan Gosnell and Haley Garret Braydan Gosnell and Haley Garret

Teacher Appreciation Ideas Teacher Appreciation Ideas

10 Ways to Say "Thanks" During Teacher Appreciation Week

With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up soon, it's time to start thinking about how we can make our kids' teachers feel truly valued and appreciated.

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