Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary School is a collaborative school community with responsible students who are passionate, global learners.

Saturday, May 31, 2014

Friday, May 30, 2014

Thursday, May 29, 2014

5th Grade Camp Edwards Trip 2014

BREAKFAST IS SERVED AT CAMP EDWARDS
Our 5th graders are enjoying a hearty breakfast before we head out to activities.


CANOEING ON LAKE BEULAH


GETTING READY TO ZIP LINE


LOW ROPES COURSE




ZIP LINE




ON TO THE NEXT ACTIVITY


IMPROMPTU VOLLEYBALL


READY FOR LUNCH


POST LUNCH


GETTING READY TO CANOE


TUBE SLIDE


SLEDS AND SHADES







Friday, May 23, 2014

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

That's My Kind of Music

Out talented 5th graders took us back in time as they performed some classics such as Celebration and Splish Splash, followed by current hits like Firework and What Makes You Beautiful. The solos and dance moves did not disappoint!





Friday, May 16, 2014

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Assistant Principal for the Day!

Second grade student, Jamie, had a fun-filled day working alongside Mrs. Perri as the Assistant Principal for the Day.  Her duties included teaching an art class, reading to a kindergarten class, supervising an extra recess for her classmates, and conducting an important meeting during lunch!  
She did a fantastic job! 

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Tentative Teacher Assignments 14-15

Although assignments may still change prior to the start of the 14-15 school year for a variety of reasons, we would like to share with you tentative teacher assignments for next year:

Kindergarten: Mrs. Tumpane, Mrs. Klimas, Mrs. Martens, TBD

1st Grade: Mrs. Brinati, Ms. Wrobel, Mrs. Vittore, Mrs. Nordman

2nd Grade: Mrs. Netzel, Mrs. Jansson, Ms. Musich, Mrs. Mueller, Mrs. Wilhelm

3rd Grade: Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Range, Mrs. Molnar

4th Grade: Mrs. Grimm, Mrs. Yarbrough, Mrs. Christoforou, Mrs. Helmann, TBD

5th Grade: Mrs. Muhr, Mrs. Dunlop, Mr. Edstrom, Mrs. Tranter, Mrs. Fowler

Friday, May 9, 2014

Upcoming Events at OMS

Volunteer Recognition
Have you been an Olive volunteer this year, on an Olive committee, or have helped in the LMC, office, or in your child's classroom? If so, please come early to the NEXT PTA MEETING on TUESDAY, MAY 13 at 6 pm. The OMS staff will be providing a SPECIAL SWEETS TABLE for you to enjoy as a thank you for all that you have done for OLIVE-US! The Olive staff warmly thanks you for your gifts of time throughout this school year!

OMS Advanced Learning Facilitator Meet & Greet
We would also like to invite you to meet Olive’s Advanced Learning Facilitator, Shannon Watanuki, before the last PTA meeting of the school year. Mrs. Watanuki will be available for an informal meet and greet on May 13th from 6:30 – 7:00 pm.

Final PTA Meeting
It's not too late to hear about what the PTA is up to these days. Please join us for the last meeting of the year on May 13th, 7-8:30 pm.

Schedule for Tuesday, May 13, 2014
6:00-7:00 pm – Volunteer Recognition
6:30-7:00 pm – OMS Advanced Learning Facilitator Meet & Greet
7:00-8:30 pm – Final PTA Meeting

Advanced Learning Facilitator District Meeting

The district would like to invite you for an evening of introductions to the Role of the Advanced Learning Facilitator and an update on Problem Solving Innovation (PSI) on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 7 pm, at the Dunton Administration Building. A flyer for this event is located on the district website. 

Twig 5.9.14

Staff Appreciation Week

Thanks to our super PTA Staff Appreciation Committee and may other volunteers, our staff was treated like superheroes all week. The week culminated with a delicious lunch. We feel so appreciated!


Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Volunteer Recognition

Sweets Table for all Olive Volunteers
Volunteer Recognition May 13  (6-7pm)
PTA Meeting- following at 7pm

Have you been an Olive volunteer this year, on an Olive committee, or have helped in the LMC, office, or in your child's classroom? If so, please come to the NEXT PTA MEETING on TUESDAY, MAY 13 at 6pm. The OMS staff will be providing a SPECIAL SWEETS TABLE for you to enjoy as a thank you for all that you have done for OLIVE-US!

The Olive staff warmly thanks you for your gifts of time throughout this school year!


Friday, May 2, 2014

Online Registration is Now Open

Online registration is now open for all families. Snapcode letters with specific instructions were mailed the week of April 28th. Links to begin the online registration process are located on the district website.


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PARCC Testing Information For All Families 2014

The PARCC assessment will replace the ISAT next year for all students in grades 3-5. This spring, two of our 5th grade classrooms (Dunlop & Fowler) will be piloting a math test. For more information about PARCC and the pilot test, please click on the following link:



Persuasive Writing in 2-3



Students in 2-3 try to convinve Principal Anna that they should get to wear pajamas to school everyday.

Principal Anna and Her Favorite 2nd Grade Teacher!


Reading is Fun in Miss Musich's Class!

Principal Anna Teaches a 2nd Grade PE Class


Is she teaching or playing? :)

Principal Anna conducts a Playground Safety Check






Everything looks to be in good working order!

Principal Anna Announces That 5-4 Will Build Forts This Afternoon


Principal Anna completes important paperwork


Good Morning, Principal Anna!



Principal Anna helps out with calendar time in kindergarten.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Sam Garton Author Visit

K-2 students enjoyed a visit from Sam Garton, author of I Am Otter. Please email our LMC Director, Mrs. Brown (nabrown@sd25.org) if you would like to purchase an autographed copy of his book, as we still have a few available.