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JULY News & Updates from Oak Grove!
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GOLF & CHEF OPEN 2016 - A CULINARY LOVER'S DREAM!
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US FOODS Presents the 9th Annual So-Cal Chef Open!
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We could not have asked for a more perfect pairing of Chefs, Foodies, and Culinary delights as we prepare for this years'
9th Annual So-Cal Chef Open coming to Pechanga's Grand Ballroom on Monday October 24th following a day of Golf at our 14th Annual Golf Classic Presented by
Lexus of Riverside to benefit our CIF Sports and Vocational Programs. We are so excited to announce our partnership with
US FOODS, Temecula Valley Wine Management, The Arts Institute, and Dining Out San Diego as we prepare for Chefs to compete for this year's Pinnacle Award to be judged by such renowned judges as
Master
Chef Ferdinand Metz, Chef William Ramsay, Europa Village Chef Dean Thomas, Universal Studios' Sous Chef William Bauer and more!! SAVE THE DATE - Monday October 24th and contact Rosie Girardot for Sponsorship Opportunities, Chef Competition Packets, and details on tickets.
Click Here for More Details
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CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
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It was an emotional day in so many ways when we celebrated the success of our students in early June. From our elementary and middle school promotions to our High School senior graduates, we were in tears the whole day! Our performance teams were exceptional! Under the direction of choreographer Kimmie Morrow, thanks in part to a grant from the
"S. L. Gimbel Foundation Advised Fund at The Community Foundation - Inland Southern California
the students performed several incredible dances including one to celebrate the life of our beloved teacher Mr. Eric Bradley. For a highlight of the dance performed at Graduation see the
MISTT video here.
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PERFORMANCE TEAM CHOSEN FOR NATIONAL ANTHEM
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Our Performance Team is beyond excited as they have been asked to perform their wonderful rendition of The National Anthem at the July 23rd Battle of the Badges in Rancho Mirage, CA at Agua Caliente Casino.
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We know they would love to see you there to support and cheer them on!
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THANK you to our DPSS partners, supporters, and THRIVE team who put on an amazing party. Our theme was REACH for the STARS to celebrate our High School Graduate STARS we are so proud!! Thank you to the whole team that made this great event. Over 100 youth were acknowledged and showered with gifts. We have gone from 4 youth going on to college 3 years ago to now 16...wow so proud! THANK you to our partners and staff who helped achieve the best year yet!
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What's summer wiathout a Pool Party!!?? Huge thank you to our wonderful Oak Grove Committee from the
Temecula Valley Woman's Club
for bringing the fun last week! The kids LOVED their beautiful brand new towels, and are having a blast with the pool noodles! You ladies really know how to kick off the summer!
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THANK YOU 3RD DISTRICT SUPERVISOR!
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Click on the photo above for a wonderful video written and performed by our students. Thank you
Stacey Dove for sharing your talent, producing and creating a love of film.
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Our kids are having a blast with their NEW Macbook Pro thanks to a very generous grant from Riverside County's 3rd District Supervisor! They can hardly wait for the Movie Maker Young Storyteller’s Camp this summer with Filmmaker Curtis Baxter thanks to Edison International who is providing $1,5000 for our Future Film Makers program July 25-29. Some of the highlight films will premiere at our Summer Arts Showcase Aug 4 at 10am.
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MAGIC MOUNTAIN FUN IN THE NAME OF SCIENCE!
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We were provided with a wonderful opportunity to go to Magic Mountain to participate in Science Days, and were able to take students who have displayed academic achievements in Science throughout the school year. The students attended a Science demonstration that included topics about Newton’s Laws, Motion and Distance.
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Three of our students were called to the stage in order to participate in the hands on activities and were so excited to put their knowledge into action. After the demonstration, the students were able to ride the rides at Magic Mountain seeing these Science concepts in action. The day was truly a great experience for all, and has created a hands on learning and love for Science.
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BE A MIGHTY OAK
S FOUNDER!
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The Mighty Oaks Founders are Philanthropic supporters who are helping us meet the challenge of building an endowment for the future, securing the stability of special enrichment programs Oak Grove offers. Founders make a minimum monthly gift of $100 or an annual gift of $1200 or more and receive many benefits throughout the year including tickets to ALL of our events, an annual VIP Reception and recognition on the Mighty Oaks Founders Plaque. A Huge Thank you to those who have taken the challenge and are Founder’s Circle Members:
Edith Atwood ~ Pechanga Development Corporation, Patti Conlin;, Dr. Do, Misty Kerrigan, Karen & Bill Locklin, Jonathan Martin, Cristina Morales , Aleta Rodriguez, Fe & Ramon Santiago, Marty She,; Barry Soper, The Way Family Church, Tammy & Will Wilson, and our newest member - Board member, Hemant Chhatrala
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This year's
Zine Fest
introduced our Fine Arts students to the publication world where they created, produced and presented their own handmade books! Congrats to Ariel's Residential Arts classes! Great Job!!
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Our kids are so talented!! No matter what we ask of them, they blow us away with their creativity and excitement for learning.
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THEY TOOK THE TRIPLE THREAT CHALLENGE!
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We are excited about this unique program to
DIRECTLY ENCOURAGE A CHILD at Oak Grove! We invite you to become a mentor, and join us in the Library at our Murrieta campus the 3rd Thursday of every month for
MISTT - Most Improved Tales of Transformation...We had the joy of hearing a Tale of Transformation presented by staff members who nominated this young man as he has shown significant improvement.
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A big thank you to our supporters who volunteer to be a MISTT Mentor by providing special encouragement with a phone call, postcard, and words of success.
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Please take a moment to enjoy a Triple Threat Challenge Video from one of our MISTT Students -
Click here or on photo above.
We invite you to the next MISTT Awards on
July 28th
at
1:15p
in the library.
Mark your calendar!
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Wrap Family Day at the Ranch
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Words cannot express the pride and joy that staff had as they experienced FUN with families. THANK YOU to the many staff who helped plan, coordinate, set up then celebrate. What a great time!! A few notable quotes from staff:
Alfred: " Family Wrap Day was beyond what we thought it would be and a huge part of that is because of the wonderful staff we have working in our program. Your dedication, follow through and passion definitely showed and we put on an event that, hopefully, not only our families will remember and cherish but we the staff as well. For more photos and great quotes - visit our Facebook page here!
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ROD RUN ROLLS INTO DOWNTOWN
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We are so excited for the 4th Annual Murrieta Rod October 14th & 15th - The DownTown PUBlic will be Jammin'!!
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Who could resist a chance to have a fabulous lunch at the brand new
DownTown PUBlic
with our favorite Drifter and Volunteer of the Year from Drifters Car Club of Southern California - Dave Lella!?
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Thank you Dave for making Tammy's day in your sweet ride...and thank you Gerry Kent for your generous support not to mention your great food!
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A special highlight was the Accounting Team with their rendition of..."STOP...in the name of Love!" Click on the picture to the right for the video!
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It's only natural that our end of the year celebrations included a Talent show...as a Performing Arts School...everyone loves to Perform - Students and Staff alike!! This year was no exception - we hope you enjoy our photos and check out some of the youtube videos too - check everything here on our facebook page...our kids were INCREDIBLE!!! They are so talented, and we love sharing their talents with you!
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who's up for a half marathon!?
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Despite the 90 degree heat - our student runners and staff did a
GREAT job at the Wildomar ALS 5k!! Thank you Coach Campfield, and THANK YOU to our supporters who make the sports program possible. We learned so much about ALS and how it affects our local community, and were pleased to support such a great cause...we want to keep the club going and growing through the Summer so we can build up to a longer race...half marathon anyone!?? For more great pics from the event click here!
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Summer Fun begins with a Make-Over! We can't wait to show you what is happening on our Dorm thanks to the design of
Ariel Wilson and the generosity of our Chairman of the Board
Barry Soper, and Board Member
Hemant Chhatrala! This is just a peak at how cool the new look will be.The unveiling will happen mid-July - look for details on our Facebook Page!
By incorporating our vocational programs with this make-over, some of our boys are learning painting skills that will last them a lifetime. The boys helped paint the dorm prior to the new art being hung. What a transformation!
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EMPLOYEE VALUE OF THE MONTH AWARDS
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Congratulations to our CO-Value of the Month Recipients
Taalya Areli, MFTI,
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and Kelly Gronlund-Roberts, PCCI - They were
awarded the
Resiliency Value Award for June for their wonderful work in the elementary schools!
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We invite you to the next MISTT Awards on
July 28th
at
1:15p
in the library.
Mark your calendar!
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Summer Arts Showcase Aug 4 at 10am in the Gymnasium....come enjoy the talents of our students as they study the arts this summer
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October 14-15, 2016:
The
4th Annual Murrieta Rod Run returns to Historic Downtown Murrieta. Make plans to be a part of this family fun event when it rolls into town mid October. Contact Rosie Griardot for Sponsorship and vendor opportunities. Register your car, or become a vendor today
- click here.
Monday October 24, 2016:
14th Annual Golf & Chef Open Save the Date for our Signature GOlf & Foodie Event to benefit the Athletic Programs at Oak Grove! Sponsorship opportunities available now - contact
Rosie Girardot for Sponsorship and In-Kind Donation details.
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