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PACT TESTING BROCHURE FOR PARENTS
SCAPCS Conference Information
The New Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
2008-2009 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Contact Site Manager- Sharon Fisher
Chorus 2007-2008
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School's Mission Statement
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL'S AWARDS
UPCOMING EVENTS SPONSORED BY PTO
APRIL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENUS
May Breakfast and Lunch Menus
May Angel Food Menu
Menú de Mayo 2008
Angel Food Recipes
2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR IMMUNIZATION LAW
STUDENT EMERGENCY CARD
School Nurse Information Form
Application form for free and reduced lunch
Beginning of School Year Newsletter
PTA Forms and Information
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST 2007-2008
ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOL UNIFORM ORDER FORM
NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL WEEK PHOTO STORY - S. Fisher
GUIDANCE
Orange Grove's Business Partners
MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Information
TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY
Technology Standards
South Carolina Curriculum Standards
PBS Parents
Electronic Grove
Sra Pilgram's Paginas Para Los Estudiantes
Kindergarten Resources
First Grade Resources
Second Grade Resources
Third Grade Resources
Fourth Grade Resources
Fifth Grade Resources
Kids Web Japan
WEB RESOURCES - ALL SUBJECTS AND GRADE LEVELS
GroupWise
Student Work
Student artwork
Science Projects
Student Council
DISCUS KIDS
AR alpha list
AR list by grade level
SAIL
Orange Grove Technology Handbook
eChalk Student Registration
Getting Started as an eChalk Student.doc
Virtual Field Trip to Mars
SAIL - Mrs. Hlavac's Favorites
District Resources


Daily Announcements




CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. DICENZO - SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR!!!

STUDY ISLAND is now available for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students at HOME and at SCHOOL.Visit the website today:http://studyisland.com
 
Study Island is a leading provider of web-based state assessment preparation programs and standards based learning programs.


As of June 25, 2007 our new address will be:
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
at Ron McNair
3795 Spruill Avenue
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405-7149
Phone:  843-763-1520
Fax:  843-769-2245
 

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH


CONGRATULATIONS TO ADELYNE FERNANDES!!!!!

Guidance Corner

 
  Our character trait for the month of April is CITIZENSHIP!
 
 

MEDIA CENTER

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ORANGE GROVE WINS AWARD

Here is a picture of all the Colorful Cans submitted this year. The 2008 contest had 17 cans submitted. The cans were judged by Keep Charleston Beautiful volunteers on the following values: Theme (40 points); Craftsmanship (20 points); Design (40 points).
The winning can was "Don't be Harsh on the Marsh" painted by James Island High School. Second place went to "Put your trash in the right place" painted by Orange Grove Elementary. Third place belongs to "Keeping Charleston Beautiful" painted by Nativity School. CONGRATULATIONS MS.ALLEN AND THE FIFTH GRADE STUDIO ART STUDENTS!
 

Teacher of the Year

CONGRATULATIONS TO STEVE ARATO,
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School's Teacher of the Year!
Ten of our outstanding teachers were selected as semifinalists for countywide Teacher of the Year:  David Wingard (Mitchell Elementary), Erica Roberts (CE Williams Middle), Sharon Alford (Belle Hall Elementary), Heather Wiker (Lambs Elementary), Angela Childs-Kindred (James Island Charter High), Gwendolyn Benton (Morningside Middle), Amy Buckheister (Alice Birney Middle), Steve Arato-(Orange Grove Charter Elementary), Betty McKenzie (Laurel Hill Primary), and Edie Cusack (Cario Middle).  Congratulations to all of you!  We look forward to celebrating with you at the Teacher of the Year Banquet on April 24 at Trident Technical College. 

Principal's Message

     Orange Grove Elementary Charter School is located in  the beautiful city of Charleston, SC. Founded in 1963, it serves over 700 children from Child Development (4 years) to fifth grade. A reputation for excellence characterizes Orange Grove. It has proven its commitment to the highest standards in education by providing a well-rounded, quality instructional program for all children.
     Orange Grove has been recognized for its excellence both on a state and national level. It has received several prestigious awards, which include the National Blue Ribbon Award for Exemplary Schools from the U.S. Department of Education; the SC Palmetto's Finest Award; Exemplary Writing School; Palmetto Gold; and the Environmental School of the Year. Incentive Reward funds totaling over $264,000 were received from the SC Department of Education for outstanding test scores over a period of twelve years.
     Orange Grove's curriculum overflows with innovative, motivational techniques for instructing children of all different ability levels. We strive to create a learning environment, which will challenge and stimulate all students so that maximum learning will occur. Effective instructional programs such as Daily Oral Language and Accelerated Reader enhance our curriculum, along with an emphasis on writing, hands-on math and science activities, and literature.
     The world of technology comes alive for our students with two networked computer labs, SMART Boards,  and PC's in all the classrooms. Strong parental support and active involvement have been key ingredients in the success of Orange Grove School. Our PTA has had 100% membership for the past 41 years. Twenty business education partners also support our school with their time and resources. We begin our next journey in 2007-08 as a second year conversion public Charter School. Our name and management model has changed, but our excellence continues.

Larry DiCenzo

Upcoming Events 

Monday, May 12
DAY 1
7:00 PM -Scottish Rite Center
Presentation of final building plans for the new OGES
Tuesday, May 13
DAY 2
8:45-12:00 CD MIDDLETON GARDENS FIELD TRIP
PACT ELA DAY 1
Monday, May 12, 2008
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Weather 

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High: 77 | Low: 51
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