Twig 1.23.15

Twig 1.23.15

4th and 5th Activity Night:  The 4th and 5th grade Activity Night is tonight! Join us in the commons at 7pm for a fun-filled evening.  Click here for more information.  

Everybody Counts:  The "Everybody Counts" disability awareness program is scheduled the week of February 2-6. Volunteers (3-4 per class) are needed to present the program to the students. An "Open Bin" night is scheduled on Wednesday, January 28th from 6:30-7:30 PM in the Commons for volunteers to peruse the materials. Please sign up here  or contact Amy Slowinske and Christine Gilbert.  For more information click here. 

SD25 Cultural Arts Fair! 6:00-8:30pm at Thomas Middle School. SD25 students/families/departments are invited to share their cultural arts/heritage through performance or display. We are looking for performers, presenters, & volunteers. Reflections will also be on display with a Recognition Ceremony. Country/Cultural representation can include things like: traditions, maps, clothing, pictures, videos, recipes, games, crafts, etc. All performances will be limited to 5 minutes each & presentations/displays will last throughout the event. ***PLEASE RESPOND BY JANUARY 30TH***. Click here for the sign-up the form.

Family Roller Skating Night:  Family Roller Skating Night is coming up on Thursday, January 29th form 6:30-9:00 at Orbit Skate. Admission is free.  Please click here for more information.  

Chess Club:  Chess Club will resume at the end of January.  This club is for all levels — from beginner to experienced player (we'll teach you the rules!). It is not necessary for students to come to all meetings since each meeting has an independent lesson.  For more information please contact Kathie Cates.  Click here for more information.

2nd and 3rd Grade Activity Night:  The 2nd and 3rd grade Activity Night is coming up on Friday, January 30th! Join us in the commons at 7pm for a fun-filled evening.  Click here for more information.

ABC/25 Parking Raffle for February:  Want a chance to win your own front row parking spot and priority seating for the First Grade concert February 12? Submit a raffle ticket by Tuesday, February 10. Front row parking for the month of February is due by Thursday, January 29.  Please click here for the ticket print outs. Enter more than once to increase your chances!  Winners will be notified by email. Questions? Contact Amy Woolsey or Sharon Hanssen

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, Book Fair, Parent Patrol, Reflections, Volunteer Coordinator, Calendar and Plant Sale.  Please contact Rebecca Linscott or Angie Frye if you are interested or would like more information.

OMS Calendar (calendar tab also on Directory Spot App and can be exported into your electronic calendars or printed): Click here for calendar. 

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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