KidStuff Coupon Book SaleOur PTA is selling valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books filled with hundreds of national, regional and local coupons for all ages! The KidStuff Book is conveniently organized, offers incredible savings and is sold exclusively through schools! Our school earns 50% or more profit for every book we sell!
Use just a few coupons and easily save more than the $25 cost of the book…Remember to keep KidStuff in your car! Most coupons are long-term and valid for 16 months! You will enjoy fabulous savings from: Jewel-Osco, Toys R Us, Loft, Ulta, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bed Bath & Beyond, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin Donuts and more!
Coupon Books will be coming home on Friday, September 4th and sales will be ending on Friday, September 18th.Thank you for your support!
Bike RodeoAttention 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders! The Bike Rodeo consists of a short bike safety presentation from the A. H. police department followed by skill stations located in the loading zone. Participation is a requirement for all 3rd graders (and 4th and 5th graders who have not participated in the past) to be allowed to ride their bike to school without adult supervision. A Bike Rodeo permission slip and Helmet Fitting Guide can be accessed through this link. The permission slip is due by September 4 in the children's classrooms. Please ensure that your child's helmet is properly fitted prior to the Bike Rodeo.
Spirit Wear Sale
4th Annual Progressive Dinner
Please join us on Saturday, October 17, 2015 for our 4th annual Progressive Dinner. Enjoy food and drinks as you meet new OMS parents and reconnect with others. Please use this form to register for the event. RSVP by October 2, 2015 by returning form to main office or backpack mail.
We are still looking for one more host(s) for dessert. Please contact Kerri Grabowski at grabowski@ameritech.net or Katie Stawicki at katiestawicki44@gmail.com if you are interested.
Join the Ecology Club
The Ecology Club is open to OMS students in Grades 3-5 and focuses on environmental concerns, recycling and beautification of the school. We meet on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month in the LMC after school until 4:45 pm. Join a fun club with a strong purpose and help plan this year's Earth Fair in April. Questions? Contact Judi Schuch at schuch1606@comast.net.
Pots and Posters! Ecology Club....
Your OMS Ecology Club is off and running... please click here to check out our planted pots in front of your school and our bulletin board in the Commons. Be part of a group that makes a difference!
Character Counts is Calling all Parent Community First Responders!
Are you a firefighter, police officer, EMS worker or other community first responder? If so, Character Counts would like to talk with you. In September the students are celebrating our communities first responders. We are working to assemble these parents to receive thank you cards on the morning announcements October 2 at 9am. Please contact rachael.hooker@gmail.com to be involved & thank you for your service.
Volunteer Opportunities in the LMC!Do you want to be involved at OMS? Then consider volunteering in the Library (LMC)! There are spots open Tuesday - Friday for both our morning shifts (9:00 - 10:30 or 10:30 - 12:15). The commitment is every other week. **If you're a 2nd, 3rd, or 5th grade parent, this is a chance to be with your child's class in the LMC.** If you are interested, please contact Jo Voelker at jolintavoelker@yahoo.com or Diana McNeill at dianamcneill@sbcglobal.net
Cleaning out closets for your growing kids?Character Counts needs your help! As part of our expanded pilot program, there are a few upcoming events to keep in mind. This November we will "Warm the Nest." If you have gently used winter wear will be a great service opportunity for your kids! In April we will collect gently used shoes for impoverished people throughout the world by participating in Share Your Soles. Consider holding onto shoes your kids have outgrown & be a part of this event. Details will come as the events near, but we wanted to give a heads. And please keep collecting aluminum can pop tops for our December collection benefiting Ronald McDonald House.
Science Club is Back!Session 1: On Your Mark, Get Set, GO! (2nd through 5th grade)
- Design, build, and race vehicles: solar powered cars, paper airplanes, film canister rockets etc.
Session 2: What Is It? (1st through 5th grade)
- Use scientific techniques to identify unknown materials.
Science Club meets in the Fine Arts hallway from 3:45-4:45. Students may enroll in either or both sessions. There is no charge to participate, however, please click here for the registration form and return it to the Olive office no later than Friday, September 25. Sessions fill up quickly so don’t delay!
Review prior years’ activities online at scienceclubatoms@weebly.com.
Thomas Middle School Spirit Wear Sale
Attention all 5th grade parents! Thomas Middle School is having their fall spirit wear sale. All orders can be placed online at:http://www.headsupapparel.com/collections/Thomas-2015. The orders are due Thursday, September 10. Thomas will be having another sale in the spring so you will have another chance to order then. South Middle School Spirit Wear sale information coming later in September.
Parent PatrolWe need your help to keep things running smoothly at Drop Off. Beginning on Monday we will not have as many Olive Staff in the drop off area. Please consider volunteering for Parent Patrol from 8:40-9:05 two times a month. We provide you with an yellow vest, you provide the smile! Please click here to sign up.
Drop Off & Pick UpAs you have already seen, drop off and pick up is a little different this year due to our construction. Please refer to this map and procedure guide for explanations on how things work this year.
OMS CalendarYou can print it, download it to your home computer or cell phone by selecting the Export button. We will make changes and updates on this calendar as club dates and events are confirmed and let you know when any changes have been made. Here is a link to the calendar directly. It can also be found on the home page of the olivepta.com website.
District 25 E-FlyersHere you will find information published weekly about community educational and recreational opportunities for children and families in our district Click here for the E-FlyerClick on the appropriate date to view this week's events.
Have you found us on Facebook?
Please use the icon on the top right hand on this letter to request admission to our PTA Facebook page.
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