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Friday, September 11, 2015

Twig 9.11.15

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

September 11, 2015

True Value Mum Sale

Fall is here! True Value Hardware is hosting a mum sale on September 12th and 13th to benefit the OMS PTA. Please click here for additional information.
 

ABC/25 FOUNDATION MEMBERSHIP DRIVE is going on NOW!

Please support Olive's chance to earn a $2500 grant from the ABC/25 Foundation! We need 25% of Olive families to join theABC/25 Foundation in order to receive the Membership Incentive Grant. One family membership counts toward all district schools that children in one family attend. Join ABC/25 today with a $40 donation. Click here to join ABC/25 or pick up a paper membership form in the school office.


PTA Reflections

LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY is the theme for Reflections this year. Tap the creativity of your child by participating this year. OMS students in K-5 are encouraged to submit  individual original works of art in one of several categories. Click here to learn more and for submission forms. Submissions due to the office by Nov. 2nd. Any questions contact Norah Muenkel or Kelly DeRosa.
 

FREE Neighborhood Recycling Fair THIS SATURDAY at REC PARK!

 

Make a WASTE-FREE Lunch for your OMS Child on September 25th

Waste-free what? You heard it...a waste-free lunch. On September 25th, pack food in a re-useable lunch bag and a canteen you can wash and use again. Use containers and utensils that will wash and pack a cloth napkin. Buy in bulk and scrap the individual serving bags or the zip bags. Save those items for field trips and other occasions. Be smart and create less waste. Thank you!


KidStuff Coupon Book Sale

Coupon Books were sent home on Friday, September 4th. Please return your payment or unused books by Friday, September 18th. Please contact Sarah Klancnik or Jo Voelker with questions. Thank you for your support!
 

Spirit Wear Sale - Ends Friday, 9/18

Olive PTA Spirit Wear Sale continues and runs through September 18th. There are a lot of items to choose from! To place your order visit our online store at HEADS UP APPAREL. Orders will be taken online only and your items will be delivered to your child's classroom early-mid October. Samples will be on display in the OMS Commons. For more information, please contact Sarah Klancnik or Jolinta Voelker.


4th Annual Progressive Dinner

Please join us on Saturday, October 17, 2015 for our 4th annual Progressive Dinner. Enjoy food and drinks as you meet new OMS parents and reconnect with others. Please use this form to register for the event. RSVP by October 2, 2015 by returning form to main office or backpack mail.

We are still looking for one more host(s) for dessert. Please contact Kerri Grabowski at grabowski@ameritech.net or Katie Stawicki at katiestawicki44@gmail.com if you are interested.


Join the Ecology Club

The Ecology Club is open to OMS students in Grades 3-5 and focuses on environmental concerns, recycling and beautification of the school. We meet on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month in the LMC after school until 4:45 pm. Join a fun club with a strong purpose and help plan this year's Earth Fair in April. Questions? Contact Judi Schuch at schuch1606@comast.net.


Pots and Posters! Ecology Club....

Your OMS Ecology Club is off and running... please click here to check out our planted pots in front of your school and our bulletin board in the Commons. Be part of a group that makes a difference!
 

Science Club is Back!

Click here to learn about the session topics. Science Club meets in the Fine Arts hallway from 3:45-4:45. Students may enroll in either or both sessions. There is no charge to participate. Please click here for the registration form and return it to the Olive office no later than Friday, September 25.Sessions fill up quickly so don’t delay! Review prior years’ activities online at scienceclubatoms@weebly.com.
 

Parent Patrol

We need your help to keep things running smoothly at Drop Off.  Beginning on Monday we will not have as many Olive Staff in the drop off area.  Please consider volunteering for Parent Patrol from 8:40-9:05 two times a month.  We provide you with an yellow vest, you provide the smile!  Please click here to sign up.
 

Drop Off & Pick Up

Please refer to this map and procedure guide for explanations on how things work this year.
 

OMS Calendar

Click here for the calendar

District 25 E-Flyers

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


Have you found us on Facebook?

Please use the icon on the top right hand on this letter to request admission to our PTA Facebook page.


Twig Submissions

If your club or committee would like to promote or share something in the Twig.  Forms must be submitted by the Wednesday evening prior to the Friday your would like it to run. Thank you! Please click here for Twig submission form

Upcoming Events..


8/28-9/18 Spirit Wear Sale
9/12-9/13 True Value Mum Sale
9/29 Picture Day
9/30 New Family Mentor Night (6:45pm)
9/30 PTA Meeting (7:30pm)



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