TWIG 11.14.14

Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough Fundraiser! The sale started on Friday, November 7th and  will run through Monday, November 17th. For every tub of cookie dough sold, the PTA will make $6.40!  Please check backpack mail for a brochure and order form. Checks can be made payable to OMS PTA. Any questions, please email bkrafton@gmail.com or klancnik@comcast.net. Thank you for participating!

Family Bingo Night: FAMILY BINGO NIGHT is tonight, November 14th. Admission if FREE! Please have each child bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to share with those in need in our community.The fun begins at 7:00 and ends at 8:30pm. Any questions? Please contact Marni Hanson at marnihanson5@yahoo.com or Jeanne Cosgrove at jeanne.coz@me.com

Manna Gift Card Fundraiser: An easy way to shop for all those people on your list or yourself. Attached is the form where you will be able to choose from over 300 vendors. Print out the form, choose your options, make your check payable to OMS-PTA and send it into school. OMS-PTA will receive a % of sales. All orders need to be in the office by Friday, December 5. Pick up will be December 11.

Recycling Day:  Please join the Ecology Club at the America Recycles Expo this Saturday November 15 at Oakton Community College from 10 am - 3 pm.  Wear your Olive spirit wear!  Click here for more information on the event and Ecology Club.  

ABC 25 Yankee Candle:  Order pick ups will be Tuesday November 18, from 3:30- 4:30 pm at Olive.  

Exciting Volunteer Opportunities:  

- Parent Patrol - is looking for a new co-chair to head up the committee next year. Please consider this wonderful opportunity and email Jan Maher at janmaher1010@gmail.com with questions.

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.

Senate Bill 16:  Please visit IL Senator Matt Murphy's website www.senatormattmurphy.com for information regarding the impact of SB16.  Also, the Illinois State Board of Education would like to gather the public's opinions and ideas about school funding. People are encouraged to email any opinions or feedback to isbefy16@isbe.net.

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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