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

Friday, March 20, 2015

TWIG 3.20.15

Twig 3.20.15

 
 
Enjoy your Spring Break!!! - No school 3/23 - 3/27. We also have a short week when we return. There is no school on Friday, April 3rd.

Mary Stitt's 90th Birthday Celebration!!! - Please be our guest and join us to celebrate Mary Stitt's 90th birthday at Orbit Roller Rink on 4/9. Click here for more information.

Just Move It Challenge:  The annual Just Move It Challenge will be on Saturday, April 11 at South Middle School. Come RUN, WALK, DONATE OR HELP!  Go to http://www.jmichallenge.org for event information and registration.  OMS won the participation trophy last year...let's do it again!  See you April 11! Please click here for more information.

OMS Book Fair: will take place with the Earth Day Fair on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:30-8:30pm. Your student(s) will have a chance to make wish lists during the school day and OMS teachers will also have book requests that you can purchase on their behalf. If you don't have a chance to attend that night, please come the following day, Thursday, April 23rd from 8:30-10am.

Earth FairThe Ecology Club is proud to present our annual big event - Earth Fair. On Wednesday, April 22 from 6:30-8:00 pm, grab your family and join us at OMS to learn about recycling, play fun games, recycle spirit wear, win prizes, visit with outside vendors and be part of the GREEN action here at OMS. If you would like a table at the Earth Fair, want to volunteer at the Earth Fair or simply have questions, you may contact Judi Schuch or Zhaneta Roura. Don't miss this event!

Earth Day Fair Science Club Challenge: Create a glider using materials retrieved from your recycling bin. Bring your plane to the Earth Day Fair on April 22 where it will be evaluated for craftsmanship, creativity, and accuracy of flight. For ideas on how to design and build your glider, check out the Science Club website at www.scienceclubatoms.weebly.com.

Arlington Heights Voter Information: Please click here for more details on the upcoming April 7th election (candidate information and early voting procedures).

Shoparoo: Easy Ongoing Fundraiser - We are excited to be partnering with a truly hassle-free fundraiser called Shoparoo! Turn pictures of your everyday shopping receipts into cash donations and sweepstakes entries for our school with a free app. The more users we have, the better we will do. Please check it out at www.shoparoo.com. Click here for more information.

Nominating Committee Report: Please click here for the nominating committee report for the 2015-2016 school year. This slate will be voted on at the May 13th meeting.

March 11th PTA Meeting Minutes: Please click here to see a copy of the March 11th PTA meeting minutes.

Target Takes Charge of Education: Do you have a Target RED card? Do you know that Target will donate 1% of your purchases to OMS? Click on the following link to sign up.
 
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: Parent Patrol, Plant Sale and additional co-chair for Roller Skating Night.  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.

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
Click on the appropriate date to view this week's events.

Twig Submissions:  If you would like to submit something for the Twig or website please use this form.  All submissions must be filled out and sent by Thursday morning in order to appear in that week's Twig.  The form also gives an option for an email blast and attaching a form.  If you have an accompanying email blast please email olivepta@gmail.com.  Email blasts must be a follow up to a post in a prior Twig.  Any questions please contact olivepta@gmail.com