Register for the Just Move It! Challenge 2018!

RUN, WALK, DONATE OR HELP!  Just Move it!

Registration, Volunteering, and Event Details: http://www.jmichallenge.org or sign up directly at https://www.signmeup.com/site/online-event-registration/124029

When: Saturday April 21, 2018

Where: South Middle School

7:30 – 10 AM Health and Fitness Expo

8:00 AM 5K Run/Walk Start

9:00 AM 1 Mile Run/Walk Start

Not going to run or walk? We need volunteers!  

You can cheer on friends and family while helping out for education.  

Contact your school representative Bridget Stannis bridgetstannis@gmail.com with questions or suggestions.

If you own a business or know of a business that would like to be a sponsor for the Just Move It Challenge go to www.jmichallenge.org

for more information, or contact your school representative.

TWIG 02.23.18

The Olive Twig February 23, 2018

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Support the PTA by attending our first parent's only Trivia night on Saturday, March 10! Grab a few friends and come out to the Knights of Columbus for a night of laughs, food, drinks and trivia with your fellow OMS parents. Did we mention celebrity guests, costumes and prizes? They'll all be there and more! The deadline is due in the office today, click here to find out more and to print out the registration form. Contact olivepta@gmail.com with any questions! TRENDING AT OMS THIS WEEK 4th and 5th Grade Activity Night, February 23 - TONIGHT! Support our WOW 5th graders, March 2 - click for a list of local business! Earth Fair 2018, April 18 - save the date. Attention 5th Grade Parents - photos needed for end-of-year slide show. Make a difference in the PTA! Become a Committee Chair! - available positions here. THINGS TO KNOW Valentines for Veterans - delivered.

Check Spam Folders for Directory Spot Emails - details here.

PTA Volunteer Hours - Go to the online form to log your hours.

All PTA Events Can be Found on the OMS PTA Calendar.

Join the PTA today!

HURRY! LAST CALL!

• Parents Only Trivia Night, March 10 - DEADLINE TODAY!!

UPCOMING EVENTS

2/23 - Chess Club Meeting @3:35PM
2/23 - 4th/5th Grade Activity Night @7PM
2/28 - 5th Grade Band Concert at OMS @7PM
 3/1 - Ecology Club Meeting @3:45PM
 3/2 - World of Work
 3/8 - 2nd Grade Music Concert @7PM
 3/10 - OMS Trivia Night @7PM

Parent-Teacher Conferences Spring 2018

OMS PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES SPRING 2018

Thursday, March 22 and Friday, March 23, 2018

At Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary School, we value a strong partnership between home and school. Twice a year, once in November and once in March, time is provided for you to meet with your child’s teacher for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Spring conferences are a great opportunity to receive information about current academic progress; however, it is not a time to discuss placement for next year. Details regarding how parents may share information for consideration in our placement process will be shared later in the spring.

Parents will be able to register for conferences online, using http://www.signupgenius.com. Directions and links to begin registering for conferences will be shared via email on Monday, 3/5/18, at 10 am. The window for registering for spring conferences will be Monday, 3/5/18 at 10 am through Monday, 3/19/18 at 10 am.

The conferences are scheduled in 20-minute increments. In order to be fair and equitable to all our OMS families, each family may register for only one evening conference per year. Families may choose to register for an evening conference in the fall or spring, not both.

4th/5th Grade Parents: The conference times are for meeting with your child’s homeroom teacher. If your child has a different teacher for math and you have specific math questions, please email him or her.

Please remember that these two days are set aside for the purpose of conferences, not as vacation days. If you will be out of town during the conference days, please consider contacting your child’s teacher to arrange a phone, Google Hangout, FaceTime, or Skype meeting during a regular conference time slot. 

We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to meet with your child's teacher on March 22nd or March 23rd. Let's work together to make this a great, last trimester for your child!

No School - Monday, February 19th

On Monday, February 19th District 25 will be observing President's Day.  There is no school for students and staff.  We hope you enjoy the long weekend and we will see your child on Tuesday, February 20th.

3rd Grade Engineers

Today our 3rd grade students participated in a catapult challenge.  Please enjoy a few pictures highlighting the activity.

 

 

 


 
 

Cultural Arts Assembly - Special Gifts Theater

On Thursday, February 8th the PTA arranged for the Special Gifts Theater to visit OMS.  The theater shared with us information they use on disability awareness; it can be found at the link below.

 

 

Special Gifts Theater

TWIG 2.16.18

The Olive Twig February 16, 2018

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Were you first in line for Hamilton tickets? Are the Tony Awards your Super Bowl? The PTA needs you! We are looking for a Cultural Arts co-chair. The Cultural Arts committee plans 2-3 performances each year with the goal of enhancing our students’ educational experience and cultural understanding through the performing arts. We know you are out there, reach out! Email olivepta@gmail.com for more information. TRENDING AT OMS THIS WEEK 4th and 5th Grade Activity Night, February 23 - save the date. Parents Only Trivia Night, March 10 - register now! Valentines for Veterans - delivered. Ecology Club Has Been Busy! - here is recap. Make a difference in the PTA! Become a Committee Chair! - available positions here. THINGS TO KNOW Check Spam Folders for Directory Spot Emails - details here. PTA Volunteer Hours - Go to the online form to log your hours. All PTA Events Can be Found on the OMS PTA Calendar. Join the PTA today! HURRY! LAST CALL! World of Work - last chance to volunteer! PTA Elementary and High School Student Scholarships Available - learn more. SHOUTOUTS Thank you to the many of you who helped to make Valentine's Day extra sweet! Class parties are a forever memory and from the looks of all the games and fun loot brought home, our kids will have great ones. UPCOMING EVENTS 2/18 - Scholarship application deadline 2/19 - No school 2/20 - Superintendent Open Door 2/21 - 3rd Grade Clay Night 2/23 - Chess Club Meeting 2/23 - 4th/5th Grade Activity Night 2/28 - 5th Grade Band Concert at OMS 3/1 - Ecology Club Meeting 3/2 - World of Work

Snow Day by Ms. Davis

One set of footsteps in the snow,

Ms. Davis said to school she would go.

The doors were locked the lights were dim,

The teachers and students were sleeping in.

The weatherman said the snow would fall,

Who knew it would be this big of a squall!

Dr. Bein wanted to make sure everyone was safe,

So she canceled school just in case.

What to do on this snow-covered day,

The children will certainly head into the snow to play.

Snow angels, snowballs, and forts galore,

Or curling up with a good book like folklore.

Olive Us hope you stay warm and have fun,

On Monday we plan to see everyone!

Happy Snow Day!

Global Play Day

On Thursday, Feb. 8th many classes participated in Global Play Day, a day set aside to promote students having unstructured time to interact, be creative, unplug, and just have some fun.  For more information about Global Play Day please click here.

Click Here to view a short slideshow of pictures submitted of Global Play Day 2018

Second Graders Celebrate Culture Day!

Second graders became world travelers on Wednesday, Feb. 7th as they “visited” five different countries with their classmates to share and learn together. The students carried personal passports with them as they joined a new team of five with a member from each class. Within each team, there was a child who specialized in information about one of these five countries: Greece, India, Australia, Brazil, and Kenya. Prior to this day, the students had researched life for children in those countries during lessons in the library media center. They worked with a partner to create a “Day in the Life” of a child video to show what life would be like for a typical child. On the Culture Day, the students shared their slideshows with each other and earned a flag stamp after “visiting” each country. After sharing, the students collaborated with their new teams to participate in a quiz show game of Kahoot about the five countries. Finally, they designed postcards to demonstrate what they had learned. It was a fun day of sharing and learning from each other!

Morning Drop Off

Recently we have noticed an increase in the number children exiting vehicles along the curve.  This area is not a safe area for students to exit vehicles as indicated by the yellow paint and safety cones.  When students exit vehicles in this area it also increases traffic congestion.  We have also seen students exiting from the driver's side of the vehicle and adults getting out of cars to assist them.  Another concern is students that are standing between vehicles to get backpacks and/or band instruments out of the trunk.  We appreciate that it is a very busy and hectic time of day, however, the procedures we have in place have been carefully planned to ensure safety and efficiency for everyone. 

Please help us by:

Having your child exit the vehicle along the straight away only. 
Remain in your car and have your child exit from the passenger side only.
If children need to get something out of the trunk, please park your vehicle in our lot or at the church.   

Thank you for helping to keep Olive our Owls safe.  

Peter Reynolds Visit

AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR, PETER REYNOLDS, TEACHES OMS STUDENTS TO EXPRESS CREATIVITY AND MAKE THEIR MARKS!

Author/Illustrator Peter Reynolds introduced Kindergarten, First, and Second-grade students to his new book called The Word Collector. He shared a huge copy of the book using his computer and the projector and screen. First grader, Lillian M., even had a chance to play the role of Vashti, the main character in The Dot as Mr. Reynolds read aloud to the audience.  Sharing his own history, Mr. Reynolds told of how he developed a love of creating stories in middle school. He was challenged and supported by a middle school math teacher to create videos to teach math concepts. Peter Reynolds encouraged students to create both art and writing pieces. He was excited to learn that some students planned to create storybooks of their own.

In the week leading up to the author visit, students learned about Mr. Reynolds' books during LMC and classroom lessons. They rotated to different stations to listen to his books, create artwork modeled after his watercolors and drawings, and built designs with large foam blocks.

Below are a few pictures of students working at centers in the LMC.

 

 

Winter MAP Results - Coming home

On Tuesday, February 13th, Winter MAP reports will be sent home via backpack mail for students in grades 3-5.  Please call the office if you do not want us to send the report home with your child.

TWIG 2.9.18

The Olive Twig February 9, 2018

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Roses are red, Violets are blue. OMS is special because of you! Valentine's Day parties are next Wednesday, February 14th! Room Reps have been communicating all the class party information but as a reminder, no food is allowed at the party or with passed Valentine's Day cards. If you are volunteering that day, please plan to check in and pick up your ID badge before the party start time. NOTE: A drivers license will be required for those who have not had their license scanned previously. Best wishes for a super sweet day! XOXO TRENDING AT OMS THIS WEEK Check Spam Folders for Directory Spot Emails - details here. February Box Top Challenge - collection is 2/12 through 2/16. 4th and 5th Grade Activity Night, February 23- - save the date. Parents Only Trivia Night, March 10 - register now! PTA Executive Board Open Spots - nominations needed! New Year, New PTA You! Become a Committee Chair! - available positions here. World of Work - more volunteers needed! A.C.E. it 25 (All Children Excel) - Learn more about this new PTA Council committee. PTA Outstanding Youth Service Leaders Award - apply today! THINGS TO KNOW January PTA Meeting Minutes - read here. PTA Elementary and High School Student Scholarships Available - learn more. PTA Volunteer Hours - Go to the online form to log your hours. All PTA Events Can be Found on the OMS PTA Calendar. Join the PTA today! HURRY! LAST CALL! 5th Graders' Baby Photos - DUE TODAY! - submission information here. UPCOMING EVENTS 2/13 - 1st Grade Music Concert 2/14 - Valentine's Day Classroom Parties 2/19 - No school 2/20 - Superintendent Open Door 2/21 - 3rd Grade Clay Night 2/23 - Chess Club Meeting 2/23 - 4th/5th Grade Acitvity Night

Blue Ribbon Assembly

As some of you may be aware, the district video camera that was going to capture footage of our assembly failed to do so. Thanks to members of our audience, we collected as many photos and clips as we could and put them together in the following video so you at least have a small window into the fun we had. The first few photos are from our Blue Ribbon Team's visit to Washington, D.C. for the awards ceremony.

Blue Ribbon Assembly 2018

Lost and Found is Overflowing

Think Warm Thoughts - SUMMER U 2018

Please CLICK HERE to access the Summer U Brochure!

Valentine's Day Reminder

Classroom Valentine's Day parties will be held on Wednesday, February 14.  Please remember, if your child is passing out Valentine's Day cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached to them. Items such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc. are great alternatives as long as they are not edible. Goodie bags filled with treats or candy are also not permitted. 

TWIG 2.2.18

The Olive Twig February 2, 2018

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Next week is Everybody Counts week at OMS and this year the format has changed. Instead of presentations in each classroom by parent volunteers, we've secured Special Gifts Theater (SGT) to provide two presentations on Thursday, February 8. SGT is a local theater whose mission is: To provide children and teens with special needs a unique, creative drama experience enabling personal growth, while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities within the community at large. Look for more information from your child and check out SGT's website. TRENDING AT OMS THIS WEEK February Box Top Challenge - collection is 2/12 through 2/16. Parents Only Trivia Night, March 10 - register now! PTA Executive Board Open Spots - nominations needed! New Year, New PTA You! Become a Committee Chair! - available positions here. World of Work - more volunteers needed! A.C.E. it 25 (All Children Excel) - Learn more about this new PTA Council committee. PTA Outstanding Youth Service Leaders Award - apply today! THINGS TO KNOW PTA Elementary and High School Student Scholarships Available - learn more. The Owl Way: Coins for Clean Water! - all counted. New PTA Communication Method - details here. PTA Volunteer Hours - Go to the online form to log your hours. All PTA Events Can be Found on the OMS PTA Calendar. Join the PTA today! HURRY! LAST CALL! Last Call for 5th Graders' Baby Photos - submission informaion here. UPCOMING EVENTS 2/2 - Chess club @3:35 PM 2/5 - 2/9 - Everybody Counts 2/8 - Ecology Club Meeting @3:45 PM 2/8 - School Board Meeting @7:30 PM 2/13 - 1st Grade Music Concert 2/14 - Valentine's Day Classroom Parties