ABC/25 Front Row Seating & Parking and Monthly Parking raffle: The 3rd grade performance is December 10th at 7pm. Enter the raffle to qualify for front row seats and priority parking. Click here to find and print out tickets and for pricing information.
Author Visit: Author Brad Herzog spoke to the 1st and 2nd graders on Thursday morning about how he came up with ideas for his stories. If you or your child would like a personalized, autographed copy of one of Mr. Herzog's books. Please use this link to order your copy. . Orders are due Tuesday December 2nd.
Michael Talk: Parents of 5th grade boys: The Robert Crown Michael program will be presented Tuesday December 9 at 7:00 pm. Please click here for more information.
Science Club: Science Club returns in January and February with new activities for Olive first through fifth grade students to enjoy. Please follow the link to topic descriptions and permission form, which must be returned to the OMS office no later than Friday, December 19.
Manna Gift Card Fundraiser: An easy way to shop for all those people on your list or yourself. Attached is the form where you will be able to choose from over 300 vendors. Print out the form, choose your options, make your check payable to OMS-PTA and send it into school. OMS-PTA will receive a % of sales. All orders need to be in the office by Friday, December 5. Pick up will be December 11.
Ecology Club Updates: There is a lot of fun things happening with the Ecology Club. Please click here to learn about their Tree of Life project, the Carton Recycling Challenge and see photos of the beautiful winter planter boxes.
Exciting Volunteer Opportunities:
- Parent Patrol - is looking for a new co-chair to head up the committee next year. Please consider this wonderful opportunity and email Jan Maher at janmaher1010@gmail.com with questions.Citizen Observer Program and Metra Safety Poster Contest: Officer Veenstra, our school school resource officer, has shared information with us regarding a Citizen Observation program. Click here to learn more. Also, the Metra is sponsoring a safety poster design contest, click here for more information and entry form.
District 25 E-Flyer: Here you will find information published weekly about community educational and recreational opportunities for children and families in our district. Click here for the E-Flyer
Click on the appropriate date to view this week's events.
Twig Submissions: If you would like to submit something for the Twig or website please use this form. All submissions must be filled out and sent by Thursday morning in order to appear in that week's Twig. The form also gives an option for an email blast and attaching a form. If you have an accompanying email blast please email olivepta@gmail.com. Email blasts must be a follow up to a post in a prior Twig. Any questions please contact olivepta@gmail.com
