"Everybody Counts" is a disability awareness program for all grades. Each grade level curriculum teaches about a different disability: vision, hearing, motor and cognitive impairments as well as learning disabilities. Classroom presentations will be scheduled February 1st-5th. We need 2-3 volunteers per class to present the programs to the students. All materials will be provided and an informational "Open Bin" night will be on Tuesday, January 26th from6:30-7:30 pm for volunteers to peruse the materials. Presentations should take about 45 minutes. Please click here to sign up to volunteer. More information is available on the PTA website. Contact Amy Slowinske orChristine Gilbert with any questions.
ABC/25 Teacher Grants Awarded
ABC/25 Foundation Teacher Grants have been awarded. The Foundation received a total of 115 grant applications, 84 Karen Wessel Barr and 31 Marian Elliott. This year, funding was awarded for 39 Karen Wessel Barr Grants in the amount of $24,105.05 and 9 Marian Elliot Grants in the amount of $21,587.54. That's a total of $45,692.59 that will be used to enhance District 25 learning!
Congratulations to the following teachers: Mrs. Magnino, Mrs. Tranter, Mrs. Nordman and Mrs. Christoforou who were awarded funds for their grant requests this year. For a complete listing of all funded teacher grants in the district, please go to the ABC/25 Foundation website - abc25.org
Teachnology Fair 2016 - March 9th 7-9pm @ Thomas Middle School
Does your student have a passion for technology? Do they like to share with others how they use technology for school and for fun? District 25 and Arlington Heights Council of PTAs will host an Education Fair with the theme of “Teachnology 2016”. Students and staff will have the opportunity to teach peers, parents, and the Arlington Heights community about how they use technology. This could mean teaching others a skill or simply sharing an experience using technology. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS REGISTRATION FORM ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2016.
Family Roller Skating Night
The PTA sponsored FAMILY ROLLER SKATING NIGHT is on Thursday, Jan. 21, from 6:30-9:00pm. Come for a fun-filled evening with your family to the Orbit Skate Center in Palatine. Admission is FREE! Check out the flyer here for details regarding this event. *Also, please bring a personal essential item to donate to the Wheeling Township Food Pantry. Any questions, please contact Marni Hanson or Jeanne Cosgrove
Chess Club
Olive students in grades K-5 who are interested in chess are invited to join the Chess Club. All levels are welcome — from beginner to experienced player (we’ll teach you the rules!). Chess Club will meet in the LMC from 3:35 – 4:35 pm on the following dates: January 15th & 29th, February 12th & 26th, and March 11th. Each meeting is an independent lesson; attend as many as you can. Parent volunteers are welcome during our meetings (no Chess experience required). To sign up, email Stephanie Jennrich
Winter 2016 Activity Nights - Mark Your Calendar!
Each year, the PTA hosts grade-specific Activity Nights. We have some great acts lined up for this year.
Kindergarten and First Grade: Thursday, February 18 at 7pm in the Commons
Fourth and Fifth Grade: Friday, January 22 at 7pm in the Commons
Each child must be accompanied by a parent and only students in the specific grades can attend due to size limitations. We won't be doing an Evite this year, but will send out an email through classroom Room Reps with more details as each Activity Night approaches. Please contact Christina Perez with any questions.
PTA Volunteer Hours
Attention all PTA volunteers! Please use this formto record any volunteer hours you have logged outside of school. (Meaning not recorded in the book in the office) Due to the reduction in General PTA meetings this year, we fear we may not have an accurate account of hours logged. This form will be available on the website under Resources for future use as well. Thank you for all of your service!!
Upcoming Events..
1/18 - MLK Day (No School) 1/19 - Institute Day (No School) 1/21 - Family Skate Night 1/22 - Linda/Michael Talk 1/22 - 4th/5th Grade Activity Night
