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Posted at 4:30 p.m. on March 17, 2010 – Oak Grove Lutheran School will hold classes as usual at its north campus on Thursday, March 18. Middle school students will be in class all day as normal; high school students may be deployed into the neighborhood or community if needed to assist with sandbagging efforts. Students are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather and bring boots and gloves with them.
Reminder: Oak Grove asks that all students car pool or be dropped off at campus as parking is limited. Students who drive to campus are asked to park in the Scheels Center parking lot and on side streets; please pay close attention to all posted street parking signs. The center campus parking lot is reserved for Oak Grove faculty and staff. The City of Fargo has asked that we do not park on South Terrace by the school, as they will be placing the clay dike across South Terrace tomorrow.
Oak Grove Lutheran School, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, will not hold classes on Friday, March 19 due to the North Dakota Class B State Boys’ Basketball Tournament and the predicted crest of the Red River. Any updates or changes will be communicated through our website and e-mail list serve system. |
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From the Business Office - Mar 16, 10 |
Oak Grove families recently received the 2010-2011 tuition and fee information for Oak Grove Lutheran School. Unfortunately, there were two typographical errors on the tuition and fee schedule. The middle and elementary school tuition listed were identified as semester costs. They are not semester costs, but they are annual costs for tuition. The correct tuition and fee information is currently being mailed to each family.
Each family will be receiving a separate mailing that details tuition reduction options for next year, including Merit Based Scholarship information for grades 6-12. Please see that mailing for discount information (sibling, pastor, Concordia College, and Oak Grove staff discounts), tuition aid application information, and more.
We sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this error caused. If you have any questions about the tuition and fees for 2010-2011 or how to set up your personal FACTS Management Co. account for next year, please feel free to contact JoLynn Schmid at 701.373.7146. |
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Posted at 6:00 p.m. on March 16, 2010 – Oak Grove Lutheran School’s middle and high school will begin classes on Wednesday, March 17 at 8:00 a.m. with fourth hour classes. Fifth hour will start at 8:40 a.m. and sixth hour will start at 9:20 a.m. At 10:00 a.m. the entire campus will convene for chapel and a pep rally for the boys’ basketball team in the Scheels Center.
After the pep rally, middle school students will continue with regularly scheduled classes. High school students will continue to assist the school and neighborhood with sandbagging efforts. Students are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather and bring boots and gloves with them. Lunch will be provided for the students. |
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Oak Grove will have a Hospitality Room for friends and family during the State B Boys’ Basketball Tournament. The Hospitality Room will be at the Vegas Motel, located at 2315 North Broadway in Minot. |
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Oak Grove will have a Hospitality Room for friends and family during the State B Boys’ Basketball Tournament. The Hospitality Room will be at the Vegas Motel, located at 2315 North Broadway in Minot. |
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Updated at 5:45 p.m. on March 15, 2010 – Oak Grove Lutheran School high school students will have regular classes on Tuesday, March 16 for periods 1-3. After chapel, students and staff will assist with sandbagging efforts at Oak Grove, in the Oak Grove neighborhood and for Oak Grove families having flooding issues at home. Students are asked to dress appropriately for the weather and bring boots and gloves with them. Lunch will be provided for the students. Oak Grove’s middle and elementary school students will have classes as normal on Tuesday, March 16. |
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 Oak Grove Lutheran School’s boys’ basketball team is headed to the state tournament in Minot, ND. The tournament will be held March 18-20 at the Minot State University Dome. Read on for all the details. |
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 Oak Grove Lutheran School’s boys’ basketball team is headed to the state tournament in Minot, ND. The tournament will be held March 18-20 at the Minot State University Dome. |
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2010-2011 Tuition Payment Plans - Mar 11, 10 |
Attention Parents: All Oak Grove parents will be receiving a letter in the coming days regarding 2010-2011 tuition payment plans through FACTS Management Co. All families, new and returning, will be required to sign up for an actively managed payment plan right from Oak Grove’s website for next year. Please read the letter carefully and then visit Oak Grove's Business Office webpage. |
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Champs! - Mar 11, 10 |
Congratulations to the Grover Boys' Basketball Team! They are the North Dakota Region I Champions and are headed to the State Tournament next weekend in Minot. Tickets for the tournament will go on sale at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 12. For ticket and hotel room information, please call Oak Grove at 701.373.7099. More State Tournament information will be posted soon. Way to go Grovers! |
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Champs! - Mar 11, 10 |
Congratulations to the Grover Boys' Basketball Team! They are the North Dakota Region I Champions and are headed to the State Tournament next weekend in Minot. Tickets for the tournament will go on sale at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March 12. For ticket and hotel room information, please call Oak Grove at 701.373.7099. More State Tournament information will be posted soon. Way to go Grovers! |
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Special Chapel Message - Mar 10, 10 |
Derek Tronsgard, class of 2003, gave a chapel message to Oak Grove's middle and high school students on Monday, March 8 via YouTube. It was a great message and a wonderful way to kick off Oak Grove's Spiritual Emphasis Week. Derek spoke on his experience at Oak Grove and how it has shaped his life. To view the message, click here. |
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Special Chapel Message - Mar 10, 10 |
Derek Tronsgard, class of 2003, gave a chapel message to Oak Grove's middle and high school students on Monday, March 8 via YouTube. It was a great message and a wonderful way to kick off Oak Grove's Spiritual Emphasis Week. Derek spoke on his experience at Oak Grove and how it has shaped his life. To view the message, click here. |
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Special Chapel Message - Mar 10, 10 |
Derek Tronsgard, class of 2003, gave a chapel message to Oak Grove's middle and high school students on Monday, March 8 via YouTube. It was a great message and a wonderful way to kick off Oak Grove's Spiritual Emphasis Week. Derek spoke on his experience at Oak Grove and how it has shaped his life. To view the message, click here. |
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Oak Grove Lutheran School's boys' basketball team plays Oakes in the fourth game of the Regional Boys' Basketball Tournament on Monday, March 8. The tournament will be played at the Civic Center in Fargo. Oak Grove's game should begin around 7:30 p.m. Be there to cheer on the Grovers! Read on for the full tournament bracket. |
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Oak Grove Lutheran School's boys' basketball team plays Oakes in the fourth game of the Regional Boys' Basketball Tournament on Monday, March 8. The tournament will be played at the Civic Center in Fargo. Oak Grove's game should begin around 7:30 p.m. Be there to cheer on the Grovers! Read on for the full tournament bracket. |
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Spiritual Emphasis Week/Lutheran Schools Week
March 8-12, 2010
As a part of this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Week/Lutheran Schools Week at Oak Grove Lutheran School, we will be joined by the Christian band, Sixteen Cities from Portland, Oregon. Sixteen Cities is a five-piece, Christian Rock/Alternative band that originally led worship in their high school on Wednesday mornings. Their name is taken from Joshua 19 where the tribe of Issachar receives their inheritance, which includes “sixteen cities.” 1 Chronicles 12:32 refers to the tribe of Issachar as “men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.”
In addition to having Sixteen Cities with our students during several daily chapel services the week of March 8-12, Oak Grove will be hosting a FREE concert on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. We would be honored if you would consider making this a part of your evening activities. The concert will be held in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts on our north campus, 124 North Terrace in Fargo. Campus Ministry activities scheduled for Wednesday evenings are designed to be secondary to events held in the home congregations of Grovers. Invitations have been sent to churches as well. |
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Spiritual Emphasis Week/Lutheran Schools Week
March 8-12, 2010
As a part of this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Week/Lutheran Schools Week at Oak Grove Lutheran School, we will be joined by the Christian band, Sixteen Cities from Portland, Oregon. Sixteen Cities is a five-piece, Christian Rock/Alternative band that originally led worship in their high school on Wednesday mornings. Their name is taken from Joshua 19 where the tribe of Issachar receives their inheritance, which includes “sixteen cities.” 1 Chronicles 12:32 refers to the tribe of Issachar as “men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do.”
In addition to having Sixteen Cities with our students during several daily chapel services the week of March 8-12, Oak Grove will be hosting a FREE concert on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. We would be honored if you would consider making this a part of your evening activities. The concert will be held in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts on our north campus, 124 North Terrace in Fargo. Campus Ministry activities scheduled for Wednesday evenings are designed to be secondary to events held in the home congregations of Grovers. Invitations have been sent to churches as well. |
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Oak Grove Lutheran School will host a Haiti Benefit Concert on Monday, March 15 at 7:30 p.m. The proceeds from a free will donation will go to help Haiti relief victims. |
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Co-Op Sports - Feb 26, 10 |
Grover students interested in participating in a spring so-op sport with Shanley (baseball, girls’ soccer, girls’ tennis, and softball) are to pick up a letter in the Benson Hall office outlining interest meetings, practices, and information. |
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Co-Op Sports - Feb 26, 10 |
Grover students interested in participating in a spring so-op sport with Shanley (baseball, girls’ soccer, girls’ tennis, and softball) are to pick up a letter in the Benson Hall office outlining interest meetings, practices, and information. |
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The Grover boys' basketball team will play Northern Cass in the first game of the District Tournamnet on Friday, February 26. The game will be held at the Fargo Civic Center at 3:00 p.m. Be sure to come out and cheer on the Grovers! Read on for the entire tournament bracket. |
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The Grover boys' basketball team will play Northern Cass in the first game of the District Tournamnet on Friday, February 26. The game will be held at the Fargo Civic Center at 3:00 p.m. Be sure to come out and cheer on the Grovers! Read on for the entire tournament bracket. |
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Oak Grove Lutheran School has joined Facebook! Oak Grove will use Facebook as another way to connect and communicate with families, friends and alumni. Become a fan of Oak Grove today by clicking "read more." |
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Girls' Basketball Region Tournament - Feb 19, 10 |
Oak Grove's girls' basketball team will play North Sargent in the first game of the Region Tournament on Monday, February 22. The game will be played at NDSCS in Wahpeton at 3:00 p.m. Help us cheer on the Grovers to victory! |
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Sixteen Cities - Feb 19, 10 |
As a part of this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Week at Oak Grove Lutheran School, we will be joined by the Christian band, Sixteen Cities from Portland, Oregon. Sixteen Cities is a five-piece, Christian Rock/Alternative band that originally led worship in their high school on Wednesday mornings. Their name is taken from Joshua 19 where the tribe of Issachar receives their inheritance, which includes “sixteen cities”. 1 Chronicles 12:32 refers to the tribe of Issachar as “men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do”.
In addition to having Sixteen Cities with us for three of our daily chapel services the week of March 8-12, Oak Grove will be hosting a FREE concert on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts. All those in the community are invited to attend the concert. Question? Contact David Ness at 373.7113. |
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Sixteen Cities - Feb 19, 10 |
As a part of this year’s Spiritual Emphasis Week at Oak Grove Lutheran School, we will be joined by the Christian band, Sixteen Cities from Portland, Oregon. Sixteen Cities is a five-piece, Christian Rock/Alternative band that originally led worship in their high school on Wednesday mornings. Their name is taken from Joshua 19 where the tribe of Issachar receives their inheritance, which includes “sixteen cities”. 1 Chronicles 12:32 refers to the tribe of Issachar as “men who understood the times and knew what Israel should do”.
In addition to having Sixteen Cities with us for three of our daily chapel services the week of March 8-12, Oak Grove will be hosting a FREE concert on Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts. All those in the community are invited to attend the concert. Question? Contact David Ness at 373.7113. |
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Girls Basketball Region Tournament - Feb 19, 10 |
Oak Grove's girls' basketball team will play North Sargent in the first game of the Region Tournament on Monday, February 22. The game will be played at NDSCS in Wahpeton at 3:00 p.m. Help us cheer on the Grovers to victory! |
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Rescheduled Game - Feb 17, 10 |
The Oak Grove boys’ basketball game against Sargent Central has been rescheduled for Monday, February 22 at the Darwin Gorder Gymnasium. The JV will play at 6:15 p.m. and the Varsity will play at 7:45 p.m. |
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Rescheduled Game - Feb 17, 10 |
The Oak Grove boys’ basketball game against Sargent Central has been rescheduled for Monday, February 22 at the Darwin Gorder Gymnasium. The JV will play at 6:15 p.m. and the Varsity will play at 7:45 p.m. |
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Buddy Day - Feb 12, 10 |
Oak Grove's next Buddy Day will be held on Friday, February 26. All students are encouraged to invite a friend to school to see what it is like to be a Grover! Students attending Buddy Days must register in advance with the Office of Admissions. The number of students visiting per grade at the elementary school (K-5) is limited for each Buddy Day as classroom space is limited. Buddy Days are great ways to experience life as a Grover and see the school from the inside-out! |
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Elementary Basketball - Feb 12, 10 |
The following is the fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys’ basketball schedule for February 15-17:
Monday: NO PRACTICE
Tuesday: All grades should be there by 3:00 p.m.
**4th & 5th Grade game @ 4:00 p.m.
**6th grade game @ 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: Practice - 4th & 5th Grade - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
6th Grade - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
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Elementary Basketball - Feb 12, 10 |
The following is the fourth, fifth and sixth grade boys’ basketball schedule for February 15-17:
Monday: NO PRACTICE
Tuesday: All grades should be there by 3:00 p.m.
**4th & 5th Grade game @ 4:00 p.m.
**6th grade game @ 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: Practice - 4th & 5th Grade - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
6th Grade - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. |
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Weather Related Announcements - Feb 8, 10 |
Due to the weather, the 7/8 Grade Boys’ Basketball Game versus Valley City scheduled for Monday, February 8 has been cancelled. The JV/Varsity Boys’ Basketball Game versus Sargent Central has been postponed, with the reschedule date to be determined. The Girls’ Basketball Game at Hillcrest Lutheran Academy will be held as scheduled. |
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Join us for a Popcorn Parable! - Feb 4, 10 |
Oak Grove will be hosting a “Popcorn Parable” on Tuesday, February 9 in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., we will be showing Fireproof (PG) as our second film of the year. Please visit www.pluggedinonline.com for more information about the movie. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the film emphasizes Biblical relationships, but especially marriage. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments, but we are happy to provide the popcorn.
Plugged-In Online says “After Facing the Giants on the gridiron, that self-proclaimed 'small church in Georgia' is facing the fires that can flare up in marriage.” Director Alex Kendrick uses drama and romance to encourage viewers of Fireproof to “break out the survival gear right away, putting into practice some of the principles they've just seen brought to life.” |
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Sound of Music Tickets - Feb 1, 10 |
Tickets to Oak Grove Lutheran School's production of The Sound of Music in March are on sale now in all school offices. Get yours today! Adult tickets cost $10, student tickets cost $5. |
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Wrestling Dual - Jan 27, 10 |
Oak Grove Lutheran School co-ops with Shanley to form a wrestling team. Come out and cheer them on to victory! The next wrestling match will be a dual against Wahpeton held at Shanley on Friday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m. |
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The boys' basketball game against Northern Cass has been rescheduled for February 1. It will now be a double header with the girls. For game time and gym locations, visit the Calendar page of our website. |
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Post 2009 flood, the City of Fargo has been pursuing buyouts for properties city wide. The City currently owns six properties in the Oak Grove area: 40, 42 and 44 North Terrace North; 41, 49 and 135 South Terrace North. The City obtained Industrial Builders for the first round of house demolitions last December that will include the demolition of 41, 49 and 135 South Terrace North.
Oak Grove has been informed that demolition of these structures will begin on or around February 1. The structures will be removed this winter and the water/sewer services will be terminated in the spring. Please be aware that large equipment and trucks will be working in the Oak Grove area and please drive carefully and follow signage as instructed. |
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Oak Grove will be taking a trip to The Guthrie theatre in February to see William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Mrs. Forness will lead the trip on Saturday, February 20, leaving at 7:00 a.m. and returning to Fargo around 8:00 p.m. Students and adults may register in advance for the trip on a first come, first serve basis. |
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Men’s Prayer Group - Jan 7, 10 |
Oak Grove parents and staff have formed a Men’s Prayer Group that meets on Monday mornings at 6:50 a.m. in the Hektner Chapel at the north campus to pray for the needs of the school. This group is similar to Moms in Touch. The Men’s Prayer Group follows the ACTS pattern (Acknowledge, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication). It is understood that individual schedules may allow people to meet at some times and not at others. All adult men are welcome to join the group at any time! Please contact David Ness at 701.373.7113 or Roger Olson at 701.730.8421 with any questions. |
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Men’s Prayer Group - Jan 7, 10 |
Oak Grove parents and staff have formed a Men’s Prayer Group that meets on Monday mornings at 6:50 a.m. in the Hektner Chapel at the north campus to pray for the needs of the school. This group is similar to Moms in Touch. The Men’s Prayer Group follows the ACTS pattern (Acknowledge, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication). It is understood that individual schedules may allow people to meet at some times and not at others. All adult men are welcome to join the group at any time! Please contact David Ness at 701.373.7113 or Roger Olson at 701.730.8421 with any questions. |
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Reservation Card Reminder - Jan 6, 10 |
Oak Grove Lutheran School families, grades Pre-Kindergarten through grade 7: Remember to return your 2010-2011 reservation card and deposit to the Admissions Office by February 5. Oak Grove requires a reservation card for students in K-8 in the 2010 school year to appropriately plan for staffing, classrooms and supplies. Please indicate on the card if you will be returning in the fall and enclose the required deposit if returning. The deposit will be applied to your tuition in the fall.
Any questions on the reservation card or if you need another card, please contact Director of Admissions Terry Haus at 701.373.7114. |
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High School Challenge - Jan 6, 10 |
Oak Grove Lutheran School students will compete on the January 23 edition of the McDonald’s High School Challenge on KVLY-TV channel 11. Oak Grove will take on Win-E-Mac at 6:30 p.m. Tune in and watch! Oak Grove’s team consists of Cathryn Erbele, Tony Grosz, John Hest, Matt Sharpe, and Aaron Dunn. |
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Spring Musical Auditions - Jan 4, 10 |
Oak Grove Lutheran School will present The Sound of Music as its spring musical March 4-6 and 12-14. Auditions for the musical will be January 11-12. They are open auditions and can be completed from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Students may pick up audition materials in the office in Benson Hall on January 4. Auditions are open to all students in middle and high school. There are also two parts for elementary aged girls, grades 1-5. Callbacks will be held the following night Tuesday, January 12 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
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 Oak Grove invites all Grover fans to the 19th annual boys’ basketball Pepsi Shootout. The 2010 shootout will be held on Saturday, January 23 at the Fargo Civic Center. |
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Yearbooks - Dec 30, 09 |
Purchase your 2009-2010 yearbook today! Oak Grove’s middle and high school yearbook, Oak Leaves, can be purchased on-line at: jostensyearbooks.com. Yearbooks cost is $50.00, until February 12; after February 12 the cost will increase to $55.00. If you do not have internet access, order forms are available in the school office in Benson Hall.
Order yours online before the cost increases! |
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Practices/Open Gym Cancelled - Dec 26, 09 |
Due to the winter storm, basketball practices and open gyms are cancelled until Monday, December 28. |
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February ACT - Dec 18, 09 |
Juniors and Seniors: If you are thinking of taking the ACT in February, the deadline to register is January 5. To register you may go online (www.actstudent.org). |
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Christmas is the perfect time for all of us to focus on the message of the angels—peace on earth, good will to all people! This message is heard in many languages throughout the world. When we stand side-by-side with our international students in a campus chapel service, we understand how God’s love unites all people around the world. |
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Dress Up Days - Dec 10, 09 |
Show your Christmas spirit and take part in the middle school and high school dress up days! The following are the student dress up days for December 14-18.
Monday – Santa Day
Tuesday – Ugly Sweater Day
Wednesday – Nativity Day
Thursday – Favorite Reindeer/Christmas Cartoon Day
Friday – Bundle-Up Day |
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Oak Grove Lutheran School's middle school will present The Empty Chair on Thursday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts. The Empty Chair is a Thanksgiving play for youth focusing on kindness, sharing, remembering, and giving. Read on for more information. |
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Celebrate Christmas and Oak Grove’s heritage with at the Scandinavian Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 11 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This event, catered by the Sons of Norway and friends of Oak Grove, will be held between the middle and high school Christmas concerts. It's also a great time to visit the School Store. Read on for all the details! |
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 Oak Grove Lutheran School won the high school division of the student-led Fill the Dome event for the third year in a row! Out of more than 50 schools in the area, Oak Grove collected the most non-perishable items to be donated to food banks and shelters. For Oak Grove’s win, the school will receive $1,000 to give to a charity of our choice. |
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Mark your calendar for Oak Grove's spring visit days! Come see all that Oak Grove has to offer by attending a Buddy Day or Open House event.
Students attending Buddy Days must register in advance with the Office of Admissions. The number of students visiting per grade at the elementary school (K-5) is limited for each Buddy Day as classroom space is limited. Buddy Days are great ways to experience life as a Grover and see the school from the inside-out!
For more information on Oak Grove Lutheran School or applying for enrollment, please contact Terry Haus in the Office of Admissions at 701.373.7114.
For all spring event dates, read on! |
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Want to read all the December news? Read on for the December 2009 Grover Gram! |
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One-Act Play Success! - Nov 25, 09 |
Oak Grove Lutheran School presented the one-act play “Carl” this fall at competitions and to the public. The cast was the Runner-Up at the Region II One-Act Play Competition on November 12 and qualified for the State Competition. Tony Grosz and Alex Grosz received Honorable Mention Superior Actor Awards. The entire cast was honored with Superior Actor Awards as an Ensemble. Director Kelsey Johnson was awarded Region II Coach of the Year.
At the State B One-Act Play Competition on November 24, Oak Grove’s cast took third place! Tony Grosz and Alex Grosz each received State Superior Actor Awards.
Great job students! |
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Swimming and Diving Results - Nov 25, 09 |
Oak Grove Lutheran School co-ops with Shanley High School for a Girls’ Swim/Dive team. The team completed its season at the state meet on November 13 and 14 in Grand Forks, with four Oak Grove students qualifying to compete – Mairin Jameson, Connor Hoff, Hannah Winge and Karna Ringham. As a team, they placed 10th in the state.
Oak Grove senior diver, Mairin Jameson, brought home an individual title in the 1 Meter Diving competition. The win completes a very successful season in which she placed first in every single meet except for one. Way to go Mairin!
Sophmore Connor Hoff placed 5th as part of the 200 meter freestyle relay. |
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Grover Football - Nov 25, 09 |
The Grover football team ended the 2009 season with a 3-6 record. Kaleb Anderson, Brett Harmelink and Drew Zaeske were all named to the First Team All-Region. Austin Arneson, Jacob Fletcher, Alex Hesby and Dylan Dangerfield were named to the Second Team All-Region. Brett Harmelink was named First Team All-State and Kaleb Anderson was named to Second Team All-State.
At the year-end banquet, the following awards were given:
Rookie of the Year – Jordan Funfar
Most Improved – Carl Steele
Most Valuable Defensive Player – Kaleb Anderson.
Most Valuable Offensive Player – Drew Zaeske.
Coaches’ Choice Award – Paul Berg
Most Valuable Player – Brett Harmelink |
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We are excited to announce the 2010 Oak Grove Spring Gala and Auction. This event will take place on Friday, April 16 at the Ramada Plaza Suites. We are looking for those parents and staff that are interested in serving on our 2010 Gala Committee. We are looking for help in the areas of soliciting, membership, planning, decorating etc. |
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Oak Grove Lutheran School high school students will present the one-act play “Carl” by E. Jack Williams on Friday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts. |
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CANstruction Competition - Nov 16, 09 |
Oak Grove Lutheran School’s middle and high school students will compete against each other in a CANstruction competition on Friday, November 20 at 10:00 a.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts, as a collection incentive for the Fill the Dome event. Each grade will create a structure in twenty minutes with the non-perishable items their class has collected for Fill the Dome. The classes will be judged on creativity, team work and spirit.
Each class will elect 12 students to build their structure. The remaining students in the class will cheer the builders on from the stands.
All students are encouraged to collect non-perishable items to use in their class structure and for donation in the Fill the Dome event!
For more information on the Fill the Dome event, visit www.fillthedome.org. |
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 Oak Grove's Mission Resource Center and student-led impACT organization will once again be assembling and selling Fair Trade Christmas Baskets this year. Each basket will contain a 12 oz package of Just Coffee from Bolivia, two Divine Chocolate Bars from Lutheran World Relief's Chocolate Project in Ghana, Africa, and a beautiful hand-painted ornament from Casa Romero in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Each basket costs $30.00 and will be neatly packaged and ready for pickup in the high school office of Arvid Benson Hall on Wednesday, December 17. |
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 Student Leaders from Oak Grove, as well as from other area schools, are once again coordinating a metro wide food drive – Fill the Dome – to take place November 23 in the FargoDome. |
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Veterans' Day Service - Nov 4, 09 |
Oak Grove’s north campus will hold a special chapel service on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:00 a.m. to honor our nation’s heroes for Veterans' Day. The extended service will include special music by the Oak Grove Concert Band and a keynote address by Greg Remus, current Oak Grove parent.
All veterans, parents and families are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
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Homeless & Hungry Results - Nov 3, 09 |
Many Oak Grove students and staff participated in this year’s Homeless & Hungry event at the beginning of October. The event collected 500 blankets, 22,000 pounds of food, and $135,000 for those in need in the community. In all, 750 people registered to participate at the host sites. Thank you to all who participated in this awareness building event! |
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Booster Club News - Nov 2, 09 |
The newly formed Oak Grove Booster Club will have Information Tables set up at both the north and the south campus within the next couple of weeks. In addition to the website, these tables will provide a means for families to find out about the Booster Club and opportunities for involvement. In the meantime, if you are interested in being a grade representative (class parent), you can contact Christi Teigen for the Elementary School, Jennifer Sharpe for the Middle School, and Pat Hesby for the High School. The Oak Grove Booster Club will have its first Annual Meeting in January and all Oak Grove families are welcome to participate and run for leadership positions. |
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Football Game - Oct 15, 09 |
Oak Grove’s football team plays Shanley tonight, Thursday, October 15, at 8:00 p.m. at the FargoDome. Oak Grove’s season passes will not be honored for admission into the game; all Grover fans will have to pay the ticket price.
Don’t forget to join the Booster Club prior to the game for a Tailgating Party in the FargoDome parking lot from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.! |
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Cheer on the Grovers and wear pink! - Oct 15, 09 |
The Oak Grove versus Northern Cass volleyball game on Monday, October 19 will be a "go pink" event for cancer awareness. Pink buckets will be placed at the ticket tables for donations; proceeds will be donated to the "Women's Way" campaign for Cass County. All fans are encouraged to wear pink to the game. |
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First Semester Fees - Oct 14, 09 |
First semester fees have been invoiced to all families this week (voice lessons, lab fees, etc). Included in the fee invoice is the $125 per semester fee as detailed in a letter mailed to all families in August. If you have any questions in regards to this free, please contact Dr. Guy at 237.0210. If you would like to add the fee to payment plan, please contact JoLynn Schmid in the Business Office at 373.71746. |
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Oak Grove’s sophomore class is hosting a Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the elementary school gymnasium as a fundraiser for their spring mission trip. Read on for full details.
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Basketball Conditioning - Oct 9, 09 |
Coach Bledsoe invites all girls’ basketball players, grades 6-12, to starting preparing for the upcoming basketball season. There will be girls’ basketball weight training and conditioning on Mondays and Fridays in the Ellig Center, starting Monday, October 12. The sessions will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. until the start of practice on November 15. All sessions will be led by Dave Karlstrom of Cormax, with senior basketball leaders providing guidance and leadership. For other training opportunities, please contact Coach Bledsoe at jaredlbledsoe@hotmail.com. |
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Basketball Conditioning - Oct 9, 09 |
Coach Bledsoe invites all girls’ basketball players, grades 6-12, to starting preparing for the upcoming basketball season. There will be girls’ basketball weight training and conditioning on Mondays and Fridays in the Ellig Center, starting Monday, October 12. The sessions will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. until the start of practice on November 15. All sessions will be led by Dave Karlstrom of Cormax, with senior basketball leaders providing guidance and leadership. For other training opportunities, please contact Coach Bledsoe at jaredlbledsoe@hotmail.com. |
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Three individuals have been nominated for the nominating committee of the Oak Grove Lutheran School Corporation. Please read on for information from Dr. Guy. |
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Guest Speaker - Oct 7, 09 |
National speaker Cara Filler will address Oak Grove Lutheran School high school students on Thursday, October 8 at 2:25 p.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts. Cara is an author, entrepreneur and North America’s leading speaker on peer pressure, risk taking and traffic safety. The Oak Grove community is invited to attend.
Cara’s 14 years of experience has transformed her into a highly sought after internationally known motivational speaker who has impacted the lives of over 1 million students worldwide, speaking at more than 150 schools each year. Drawing from an immense personal tragedy in her own life, the loss of her identical twin sister the day after their 18th birthday in a car wreck, Cara’s inspiring presentation focuses on dealing with peer pressure, avoiding negative risks such as drugs and alcohol, and being You-nique. Using humor and touching stories, Cara captivates her audience and leads them on an emotional roller coaster ride.
For more information about Cara and her life saving programs please visit www.carafiller.com. |
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Guest Speaker - Oct 7, 09 |
National speaker Cara Filler will address Oak Grove Lutheran School high school students on Thursday, October 8 at 2:25 p.m. in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts. Cara is an author, entrepreneur and North America’s leading speaker on peer pressure, risk taking and traffic safety. The Oak Grove community is invited to attend.
Cara’s 14 years of experience has transformed her into a highly sought after internationally known motivational speaker who has impacted the lives of over 1 million students worldwide, speaking at more than 150 schools each year. Drawing from an immense personal tragedy in her own life, the loss of her identical twin sister the day after their 18th birthday in a car wreck, Cara’s inspiring presentation focuses on dealing with peer pressure, avoiding negative risks such as drugs and alcohol, and being You-nique. Using humor and touching stories, Cara captivates her audience and leads them on an emotional roller coaster ride.
For more information about Cara and her life saving programs please visit www.carafiller.com. |
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Possible Storm Make Up Days - Oct 5, 09 |
Weather in North Dakota can turn severe each winter. Oak Grove has scheduled two possible storm makeup days in the event classes have to be cancelled due to the weather. Please mark February16, 2010 and April 6, 2010 as possible storm make up days on your calendar.
If school is cancelled due to the weather, Oak Grove Lutheran School is included in any closing announcement that states “All Fargo schools, public and private.” This announcement will be made on the Oak Grove's website and on local television and radio stations. |
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Oak Grove JO Volleyball - Oct 2, 09 |
Junior Olympic Volleyball will be starting soon! Look for sign up forms coming out soon, with tryouts starting in early November. More information to follow. Visit www.oakgrovejov.com for more information on the program. |
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On November 8 and 9, there will be the annual meeting of the Oak Grove Lutheran School Corporation. One of the purposes for this meeting will be to elect new members to the Oak Grove Board of Regents. Oak Grove parents are in need of nominating a parent representative to be a member of the nominating committee, in accordance with the bylaws of Oak Grove Lutheran School. Please read on for a letter from Dr. Guy. |
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Volleyball Change - Sep 30, 09 |
There will not be a "C" squad volleyball game at Hillcrest on Monday, October 5. |
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Oak Grove will be hosting a “Popcorn Parable” on the evening of Tuesday, October 6 in the Scheels Center for the Performing Arts. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., we will be showing “Amazing Grace” (PG) as our first film of the year. Please check out www.pluggedinonline.com for more information about the movie. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments, but we are happy to provide the popcorn. Read on for details. |
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Flu/H1N1 School Procedures - Sep 29, 09 |
When parents report student absences, they are to indicate to the school office if the student is out sick with flu like symptoms (for reporting purposes). Flu like symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, chills, runny stuffy nose, headache, body aches, vomiting and diarrhea.
Students who have flu-like symptoms are to stay home from school; students are to remain out of school for 24 hours after a fever breaks without medication. For most children this is typically 5-7 days.
Any child with a fever equal or greater than 100.0 will be isolated from other students and sent home immediately.
Parents must have a plan in place to pick up a sick child from school within 30 minutes of receiving the call that their child is ill. Students will not be permitted to stay in school if they are showing any signs of being ill.
Getting vaccinated against the seasonal flu and H1N1 is the best defense. The second best defense is frequent hand washing.
Please download and read the following references on the flu.
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Chess Club Starts - Sep 23, 09 |
The OG Chess Club season begins Tuesday October 13th in the Ellig Wellness Center room G204 from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Refreshments will be served. Practices continue every Tuesday that school is in session thru mid-April.
All experience levels are welcome, from novice to expert. Come have a donut and challenge Mr. Forness to a quick chess match. Oak Grove is 4 time defending ND State Champions - come out and help us win a 5th consecutive state chess team title this season!
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 Oak Grove Lutheran School crowned Sam Olson and Mollie Lackmann king and queen in a coronation ceremony on Monday, September 21. Oak Grove is celebrating Homecoming week through Sunday, September 27. For more information on Homecoming, click here. For more about the Homecoming Royal Court, read on. |
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Homecoming Football Game - Sep 22, 09 |
Oak Grove’s football team will take on the Grafton Spoilers on Saturday, September 26 at Concordia College at 1:00 p.m. for the Homecoming game. Fans of both teams are to use the south side of the complex for the game. Parking and entrances will take place at the south gate. Grover fans are to sit on the southeast side of the bleachers; Spoiler fans are to sit on the southwest side of the bleachers. |
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Schedule Changes - Sep 21, 09 |
The December 14 girls’ basketball game in Milnor has been moved to Saturday, December 19. The day will now be a girls’ and boys’ basketball double header at Milnor. The games are scheduled as follows:
12:00 p.m. Girls’ JV
1:30 p.m. Boys’ JV
3:00 p.m. Girls’ Varsity
4:30 p.m. Boys’ Varsity |
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All tenth graders are eligible to participate in an exciting in-school assessment and guidance program called PLAN. PLAN is the Pre ACT test offered by ACT. This successful program has helped hundreds of thousands of students get a head start on career and educational planning. The benefits of taking the PLAN include: experience taking an ACT preparation test; complete an Interest Inventory; and explore options in careers, education, and training. Oak Grove encourages all tenth graders to participate in the plan. Oak Grove Lutheran School will give the PLAN test to tenth graders on Wednesday morning, October 7, 2009. Students may register in the Main Office in Arvid Benson Hall. Checks for $12 should be made payable to Oak Grove. For additional information, call Peggy Peterson at 373.7103. |
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On Saturday, September 19, the varsity volleyball team will travel to Valley City for a tournament. Currently there is a great deal of road construction in Valley city. Fans are advised to take the FIRST exit into Valley City. Click ‘read more’ below for a map that outlines the best route to take in Valley City. |
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Huddle Buddies - Sep 16, 09 |
The September 18, 2009 Grover football game against Lisbon is the Huddle Buddy Game! All participants of the Huddle Buddy football camp should wear their Huddle Buddy t-shirt and picture button so campers and parents can get in free to the game. Campers are to meet at the south end on the Westside of the bleachers at 6:30 p.m. with at least one parent and we will make a tunnel for the football players. Look for the Huddle Buddy Sign. The game will be played at the Fargo North football field. |
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Homecoming Royalty - Sep 14, 09 |
Oak Grove’s Homecoming Royal Court has been announced. Congratulations to the following seniors:
Queen Candidates:
Hannah Andrist
Carly Kinzler
Anna Kozlowski
Mollie Lackmann
Tory Rust
King Candidates:
Kaleb Anderson
Peter Frei
Alex Hesby
Sam Olson
Drew Zaeske
Oak Grove holds Homecoming 2009: Our Firm Foundation September 21-27. Coronation is scheduled for Monday, September 21 at 8:00 p.m. in the Scheels Center. The entire Oak Grove community is welcome and encouraged to attend! |
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Travel Meeting - Sep 14, 09 |
Interested in traveling to Italy and Greece? Oak Grove will be touring these countries in June 2010. Registration has already started for this trip! There will be a short informational meeting on Monday, September 14 at 5:30 p.m. for all who are interested in knowing more about the trip, costs and possible registration. Please meet in Mrs. Forness’ classroom in Benson Hall, room 114. Call 701.373.7112 or e-mail Michelle Forness if you are unable to attend but would like to discuss the tour! Visit the tour online at www.eftours.com tour #797902 for a complete itinerary and cost breakdown. |
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Blue Coupon Books - Sep 11, 09 |
Oak Grove’s junior class is selling Blue Coupon Books as a fundraiser for Prom starting Friday, September 11. The books cost $20 apiece and include hundreds of coupons for a great variety of Fargo-Moorhead businesses. A great investment and a great way to support Oak Grove! If you would like a book, contact a student in the junior class or call the school office at 701.373.7100. They will also be for sale in all school offices at both campuses. |
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Information Cards - Sep 8, 09 |
All students need to have a student Information Card and Medical Information Card on file with the school office. These cards were sent home in the back to school packets in August. If you have yet to turn yours in, please do so as soon as possible. If you have misplaced your cards, please contact the office at 701.373.7100 for new copies. |
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Oak Grove Lutheran School welcomes Mr. David Kahl as the elementary school principal for the 2009-2010 school year. Mr. Kahl comes to Oak Grove with many years of academic experience. He graduated from Bemidji State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree; he obtained his Master’s Degree from the University of North Dakota and his administrator’s credentials through the Tri-College Consortium. Mr. Kahl was a principal at McKinley Elementary School in Fargo for 24 years. Prior to being a principal, he was a classroom teacher in the Fargo School District. He taught students in third through sixth grade throughout the years. |
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Phone System - Aug 21, 09 |
Oak Grove’s north campus phone system is beginning to be restored. Some faculty and staff members have new phone numbers; for a full listing, please click here. The middle/high school office may be reached at 701.373.7100. For all general school calls, please call 701.237.0210. The voicemail system will be restored during the first week of school. Thank you for your patience with the phone system this summer! |
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Office Consolidation - Aug 20, 09 |
Oak Grove Lutheran School has consolidated its academic offices at the north campus into one office. The middle and high school office is now located on the first floor of Benson Hall. All students needing passes, pre-excuse forms, etc, need to report to the office in Benson Hall. Parents needing to report absences may call Mrs. Vogel at 701.373.7100. |
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The Ellig Center hours will be changing when school is back in session. For the hours as of August 26 and more information on the Ellig Center, read on. |
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The Ellig Center hours will be changing when school is back in session. For the hours as of August 26 and more information on the Ellig Center, read on. |
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Co-Op News - Aug 6, 09 |
Oak Grove is involved in a number of co-op sports with other schools. These types of partnerships allow students to take part in sports where numbers at Oak Grove alone would have made participation in a sport uncertain. By entering into co-ops with other schools we assure our students the opportunity of participating in most sports.
The co-op fee that Shanley will assess is $100. Co-op fees will be billed to each family from Oak Grove’s Business Office. Any questions concerning co-op sports your student would like to enter into should be addressed to the Head Coach of each sport.
You may access information, including schedules, from Shanley on-line at the internet site www.viewmyschedule.com. Be sure to search using “Fargo Catholic Schools Network.”
Additional Shanley Information:
August 6 - Parent/Athlete Meeting for Boys’ Tennis, Cross Country, Boys’ Soccer
7:00 p.m. · Grow Auditorium at Shanley High School
August 10 - Practice begins for Boys’ Tennis, Boys’ Soccer, & Cross Country
August 11 - Parent/Athlete Meeting for Girls Swimming/Diving
7:00 p.m. · Grow Auditorium at Shanley High School
August 17 - Practice begins for Girls’ Swimming and Diving |
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Co-Op Sports - Aug 6, 09 |
Oak Grove is involved in a number of co-op sports with other schools. These types of partnerships allow students to take part in sports where numbers at Oak Grove alone would have made participation in a sport uncertain. By entering into co-ops with other schools we assure our students the opportunity of participating in most sports.
The co-op fee that Shanley will assess is $100. Co-op fees will be billed to each family from Oak Grove’s Business Office. Any questions concerning co-op sports your student would like to enter into should be addressed to the Head Coach of each sport.
You may access information, including schedules, from Shanley on-line at the internet site www.viewmyschedule.com. Be sure to search using “Fargo Catholic Schools Network.”
Additional Shanley Information:
August 6 - Parent/Athlete Meeting for Boys’ Tennis, Cross Country, Boys’ Soccer
7:00 p.m. · Grow Auditorium at Shanley High School
August 10 - Practice begins for Boys’ Tennis, Boys’ Soccer, & Cross Country
August 11 - Parent/Athlete Meeting for Girls Swimming/Diving
7:00 p.m. · Grow Auditorium at Shanley High School
August 17 - Practice begins for Girls’ Swimming and Diving |
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