We hope our OMS Staff had a fabulous staff appreciation week and luncheon! We appreciate OWL of U!!!
Thanks to our staff appreciation Chairs - Marybeth Cyze and Maureen Bowden and the many volunteers who made the week special!
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make staff appreciation week such a huge success. We are so fortunate to have such generous OMS parents who not only donated goods, but also their time - the week was thoroughly enjoyed by the entire OMS staff.
Plant Sale: Thanks to Beth Buchen and Stephanie Levinsky for a successful plant sale this year!!! The plants were beautiful! In case you missed the PTA plant sale, it's not too late to get some plants and support the PTA! True Value is hosting a flower fundraiser on May 16th & 17th to benefit the Olive-Mary Stitt PTA! For every $11 Annual Flat of flowers purchased, $2 will be donated to our PTA. Simply purchase annual flats at Arlington Heights True Value or Palatine True Value and mention OMS PTA at the checkout. Happy Spring! Please click here to view the flyer.
THANK YOU Commit to Cleanup Volunteers! - The big thank you goes to all of the OMS families that participated in COMMIT TO CLEAN UP from the Earth Fair through the AH Park District. Over 40 families committed to help clean up 5 different parks in Arlington Heights on Tuesday! Way to be green! Click here for photos
Volunteer Appreciation Night: Wednesday, May 13 from 6 pm-7pm in the OMS commons
We are so appreciative of all the time you have spent volunteering for the Olive PTA this past year. We want to take this night to say thank you. There will be desserts, a few awards presented, a special treat for all the 5th grade parents and a time to mingle with all the other volunteers. We hope you can make it.Directory Cover contest: Please click here for information on how to enter the Olive Directory cover contest.
Indian Maidens: Moms, are you looking for a fun activity to do with your daughter that is a ton of fun but doesn't require a huge commitment? Consider joining Indian Maidens! Please click here for more information.
2015/2016 5th Grade Committee: We are looking for 2 co-chairs for next years 5th Grade Committee. These co-chairs must have previous experience on the 5th grade committee. They should also be available for several day time meetings throughout the year with the 5th grade teacher contacts and the principals. We will additionally need 4-6 volunteers to execute the various activities and tasks required by this committee. Contact Angie Frye if you are interested.
Last PTA Meeting of the School Year: Wednesday, May 13 starting at 7pm in the Commons. Please see the agenda in this link.
Back to School Ice Cream Social: Kick off the 2015/2016 school year at our Ice Cream Social. Use the form to pre-order by May 29th. Meet your teachers, drop off supplies and enjoy ice cream with friends! Click here for more information.
School Supply Kits Ordering - The PTA is once again offering school supply kits for purchase and the deadline for ordering is June 12th. Click here for more info on ordering & the school supply list for next year.
PTA Survey: Please take a few minutes to complete our PTA survey. PTA Survey Tell us what you like and what you'd like to see modified. Your opinion matters!!!
Volunteer Opportunities for 2015/2016: Please fill out the following form to indicate which volunteer opportunities you are interested in for next school year. PTA Volunteer Form. We really appreciate the efforts of all of our amazing PTA volunteers! You make our events an activities possible!
Council of PTA Scholarship Recipients: Please click here to look at the PTA 2015 scholarship recipients. These are high school seniors who have attended a SD25 school. There are 2 former OMS students who received scholarships this year! They will be recognized at a breakfast with their parents, and a special SD25 teacher on May 20th. Congrats to all!!
SD25 5th Grade Track Meet: The track meet will be held at Matthew Ives Memorial Track at South Middle School On Thursday, May 14 at 4:15 - 6:00pm. Click here for information and permission slips. Permission slips are due by May 8.
Open Committee Chairs for next year (2015-2016) - We have a few committee chair positions still available for next year: Parent Patrol, Roller skating night co-chair, Just Move It school representative. 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
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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
