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

Friday, December 12, 2014

Twig 12.12.14


Manna cards and Cookie Dough -  Thanks to everyone who participated in the Cookie Dough sales and the Manna card sales.  They were very successful and earned a little over $2000 for the Olive PTA.  A special thanks to Bridget Krafton, Sarah Klancnik and Brenda Larson for organizing these fundraisers. 

Holiday Storytime with the Principals:  This event will take place on December 19 during the school day.  Please keep an eye out for an email with opportunities to volunteer during the event and/or to bring supplies.

Michael Talk -  The Michael talk was on December 9 and was attended by a large portion of the 5th grade boys and dads.  It was a great night for all who participated.  Special thanks to Renee Lubbe and Matt Fink for organizing this event.  If you would like more information about The Robert Crown Michael program please visit their website. The Michael and Linda talks will occur for the 5th grade students during school on 1/23.

ABC/25 Scholarship Applications for high school seniors who attended a D25 school - The Arlington Heights Council of PTAs Scholarship Application is now available in the College Counseling Office at Buffalo Grove, Hersey, Rolling Meadows, Prospect and St. Viator high schools.  It is also available on the School District 25 website at sd25.org. The scholarship is open to all graduating Seniors who attended any District 25 schools for at least three years.  Applications are due February 28, 2015.  Please click here for more information and the applications

Open Committee Chairs for next year (2015-2016) -  We have several volunteer committee chair opportunities for next year with our PTA.  It's our amazing volunteers who make our programs possible!! The openings are;  Meet & Greet, Character Counts, Chess Club, Jr. Great Books, Parent Patrol, Reflections, Volunteer Coordinator, Calendar and Plant Sale.

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 December 17
OMS Recognition: Olive will be recognized at the Board of Education meeting at OMS on 12/18 at 7:30pm. The Fill the Nest video that Service Learning Club created will be shown. Click here to view it.

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
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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