Parent Resources 

Click on this link for information about the SC Guide to Kindergarten Readiness.
 
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/Standards-and-Learning/Academic-Standards/old/ece/documents/ParentingFINAL.pdf
 

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.
    

Larry DiCenzo

'Different Than Most' 

 
District Builds New Home for Converted
Orange Grove Elementary Charter School
 
Click the link below to read the complete article.

Employee of the Month 

Congratulations to Georgie Craven, Employee of the Month! 
Mrs. Craven can be found in our Media Center helping out in so many different ways.  She is such an asset to OGECS.

Orange Grove Salutes its Amazing Volunteers 

Breakfast Honors our Wonderful Volunteers!
Click on this link to see pictures.

Orange Grove's Business Partners 

 
Candace Lyon, First Grade Teacher and Silent Auction Chairperson, accepts a
$500 pledge from our business partners, Bud Poston and Rob Sturm of  Poston Real Estate Group.
 
 
Pictured above is Ann Robinson, Branch Manager of Carolina First Bank, presenting a check for $5,000.00 to Principal Larry DiCenzo.  This generous donation will support Teacher Appreciation Week; Silent Auction; Harvest Fest; an OGECS Yearbook ad; and the End of the Year Luncheon for Staff.

Focus on Conservation 

Focus on Math 

Online Spanish Lessons 

Learn Spanish Free

Did You Know? 

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Open Enrollment 

Orange Grove Elementary Charter School has the following openings for the 2009-2010 school year:
 
Childhood Development - 4
Third (3rd) Grade - 1
Fourth (4th) Grade - 8
Fifth (5th) Grade - 12
 
Please contact Wanda Colston (843-763-1520) for registration information.

Upcoming Events 

Monday, November 9
Day 3
Tuesday, November 10
Day 4
Wednesday, November 11
Day 5
Faculty Meeting 3:15-5:00
Saturday, November 07, 2009
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Daily Announcements 

School Board Gets Update on Redesigned Schools
 
"Third grader, Shania Drayton likes solving math problems. She counts on her mom, Sandra Perry who helps her with homework every night. One year ago, Shania attended Fraser Elementary. This year she's at Orange Grove Elementary. Her academics started to excel, just a totally different child, Perry said. She's happy. She looks forward to going to school. Her eyes just light up."
Click link below to read the complete article.

 

Orange Grove wins Palmetto Silver Award
for last year's  test scores!!!
Art Contest Winners!!
Click the link below to see their award winning entry.

Original Works 

Click on this link to read about the  Art Department Fund Raiser.
 
NEW DEADLINE FOR ORDERS EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 29, 2009.
 
 

Together in Education with Harris Teeter 

To support Orange Grove Elementary Charter School please make sure that you sign up for your free VIC card.  Use your VIC card every time you shop to enjoy special savings and benefits. 
 
 
 

Harvest Moon Fest 

 
DON'T MISS THIS FUN FILLED EVENT!!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009
6-10 PM
ELKS LODGE PAVILION
TICKETS ON SALE NOW - $25 EACH OR 2 FOR $45
ADULTS ONLY

Technology Tips 

Microsoft Word 2007 The Ribbon

Weather 

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Orange Grove Elementary Charter School , 1225 Orange Branch Road , Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: 843-763-1520   |   Fax: 843-769-2245
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