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

Monday, September 26, 2016

TWIG 9.30.16

Olive-Mary Stitt PTA - Every child. One voice.
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The Olive Twig

September 30, 2016

Art Awareness Volunteers Needed

Consider volunteering in your child's classroom with Art Awareness! It's a low commitment and we will be holding a how-to presentation soon. This is a very organized program and you definitely don't need an Art History degree to help. As with many things, Pinterest has made this job very easy! 

We need volunteers in:
1st Grade: Mrs. Alberti- 2 volunteers needed
3rd Grade: Mrs. Helmann- 1 volunteer needed, Mrs. Yarbrough- 2 volunteers needed
4th Grade: Miss Doranski- 1 volunteer needed, Mrs. Stevens- 1 volunteer needed
5th Grade: Mr. Edstrom- 2 volunteers needed


A New Take For This Year's Yearbook

This year, Olive-Mary Stitt is using TreeRing to make our yearbooks. We made the switch to TreeRing for two reasons:
  • Custom Pages: Every student gets a one-of-a-kind printed copy of the yearbook, containing two free pages that they can customize with personal photos.
  • Buy a Book, Plant a Tree: TreeRing plants a tree in our school’s name whenever someone from our school purchases a yearbook. (And here’s a bonus: They print on recycled paper).

Our book this year will be forty-two pages, including the two free custom pages, printed fully in color. The cost is $13.00 . Orders placed by October 31 receive a 10% discount. Please CLICK HERE for flyer.

In order to buy your book and start your custom pages, visit www.treering.com and create an account. You’ll want to have our school passcode handy. That number is 1014636724843184.

We’re looking forward to a year full of great memories—and capturing them in the yearbook! 


Please contact Megan Hill or Erika Eng if you have questions.

P.S. If you run into any trouble at all while setting up your TreeRing account, they have a great support team. Please contact them at support@treering.com.

 

BINGO NIGHT Co-Chair Needed for 2017!

Want to help out on one of Olive’s fun-filled nights? Bingo Night is looking for a Co-Chair for 2017! This is a very turn-key event that takes place in November. Co-Chairs just need to buy prizes and snacks, post Twig announcements (already written!), send a few emails and sign up genius. There are lots of volunteers that make set up and clean up super smooth on event night! It’s a lot of fun for the kids and families. Please consider volunteering! Contact Amy Barnard312-543-8463 or Kris Persons312-941-0943 with any questions!

 

Directory Spot is Up and Running

Click Here for more information. Contact Shannon Kersemeier with questions.

 

The 5th Annual Progressive Dinner

Do you have your babysitter lined up?  This years Progressive Dinner will be held Saturday October 15th from 7-11pm. It is a fun parent night out and a great way to meet other OMS parents. We have wonderful families that volunteer to open up their homes for a night of fun! The cost for the event is $35 per person includes food and drinks. This is a PTA sponsored event so come out and support the OMS PTA.

To join the event, please CLICK HERE for the registration form and drop off in the front office at the school. Deadline is October 7th!

If you have any questions, please contact Kerri Grabowski (grabowski@ameritech.net) or Katie Stawicki (katiestawicki44@gmail.com)


JOIN the OMS Ecology Club

Calling all 3rd to 5th grade students: You are invited to join the OMS Ecology Club! We are an active, fun group that meets once a month. Our first meeting is Friday, September 30th after school until 4:45 pm in Room 110. At this meeting, we will take it outdoors to do some planting at OMS so bring your gardening gloves and be ready to dig in! Permission slip required.  Please click here.  Submit your student's completed permission form before the first meeting to the OMS front office. Questions: Contact Judi Schuch  or Zhaneta Roura. Hope to see you then!

 

Reflections Program - What is Your Story?

Does your child love art? This year’s National Reflection program theme is, "What Is Your Story?" OMS students in K-5 are encouraged to tell their story through dance, a short film, a poem or story, an original song, a photo or visual work of art.

Students can create as many projects as they like, in as many arts categories as they like.  From the local PTA, projects advance through a judging system through council, district, region, state and national levels of the program.

Please CLICK HERE for the Rules and CLICK HERE for the Entry Form. Please return your submission to the school by November 4th. Any questions contact Kim Hemminger or Katie Fischer.

 

ABC/25 Foundation

Help your school earn $2,500!

Become a member of ABC/25 Foundation! Please click here to join.

New this year -->Yankee Candle Fundraiser starts September 1st. Proceeds from membership and fundraisers benefit Foundation teacher grant programs.

The ABC/25 Foundation is an independent non-profit volunteer organization that raises funds for innovative learning initiatives that are not otherwise supported by District funds. Learn more at www.abc25.org  Contact Liz Gabianelli or Megan Puzen with any questions.


Recycle It Or Not?

Sponsored by your OMS Ecology Club.

Paper towel wrappers, plastic shopping bags, bathroom tissue wrappers, shrink wrap from bulk orders....can you recycle this material? Yes, you can....but not in your curbside pick up. In your kitchen pantry, under the kitchen sink or next to the trash, set up a reusable bag and place all dry and clean plastic wrap into it. When your bag is full, take a trip to Target or Jewel and drop off your plastic wrap recyclables. This plastic wrap can be repurposed into patio decks, trash receptacles and many other useful products. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Upcoming Events..


10/3 - New Family Mentoring Night, 6:30 - 7:30pm
10/5 - Camp Fit, 3:35 - 4:45pm
10/7 - No School
10/10 - No School
10/12 - Camp Fit, 3:35 - 4:45pm
10/13 - Box Tops Fundraiser Starts
10/15 - Progressive Dinner,7-11pm


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TWIG SUBMISSION FORM

OMS BLOGSPOT


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