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Thursday, November 10, 2016

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The Olive Twig

November 11, 2016

Family Bingo Night, TONIGHT, 11/11

Tonight's the night...7-8:30pm. Don't forget to bring a non-perishable food item as a donation to share with those in need in our community. Hope to see you tonight! Any questions? Please contact Kris Persons 312-961-0943 or Amy Barnard 312-543-8463.


Teacher Conference Dinner, 11/21 - Volunteers and Items Needed

Conferences are quickly approaching. As a PTA we provide the teachers with a conference dinner meal. This year our theme is OMS Casino Night; Where We Don't Gamble with Education! Please consider signing up to donate an item for this important night. If you have questions, please contact Sarah Wade or Judi SchuchClick Here for Sign up Genius link.

See Your Ecology Club At Work

Our Plastic Wrap and Film Drive is turning into a real success! (See our photo) We have learned that much of what we usually put in the trash CAN BE recycled instead...clean and dry paper towel wrappers, packing pillows, dry cleaning plastic, bread and bagel wrappers, carrot and produce bags, ziplock bags... We have been studying all that can be made from this material. It's amazing! Celebrate with us! Place these plastics in a separate bag at home and drop them off at the front of the store when you go to shop. Create your own recycling drive at home today!

Attn: 5th Grade Parents! We Need a Baby Picture of Your 5th Grader

Please email one baby picture of your 5th grader to oms5thgrade@gmail.com by Thanksgiving. The photo should be in pdf format. Please include your child’s name in the regarding line and if possible, in the name of the pdf file. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Perez or Brenda Larson .


Amazon Smile for Holiday Shopping

Please consider supporting the PTA and start shopping at www.Smile.Amazon.com and .5% of your purchases will be contributed to the Olive-Mary Stitt PTA. Smile.Amazon.com offers the same selection and same prices as Amazon.com, so there is no cost to you, and a charitable donation to the PTA is made! AmazonPrime benefits apply. Click here to learn more:  "About AmazonSmile".  To sign up, it is simple! Log on to Smile.Amazon.com, select "Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers Olive-Mary Stitt PTA Inc" under charitable organization, and you are set. Thank you for your support!

Help Shape Your Olive PTA

Are you interested in recruiting next year's Executive Committee?  Our Executive Officers are recruited through our nominating committee each year. The OMS Nominating Committee is a group of PTA members who find and nominate the following year's Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee is the elected board that directs all of the PTA committees at our school.   These people will be actively recruiting and soliciting potential nominees for the 2016/2017 Executive Committee.  You need to be available to meet a few times (dates and times are determined by the availability of the group) and work with a group.  Please email Olive - Mary Stitt PTA  if you are interested or would like to nominate someone to be on  the Nominating Committee.  Nominations for the Executive Board will be accepted at a later date.  Thank you for your support. 


Dr. Bein - Open Door, 11/15

An invitation is extended to district parents and community members to meet with Dr. Lori Bein, Superintendent, during Open Door sessions. No appointment is necessary, but it is helpful.Open Door with the Superintendent is a chance to discuss ideas, concerns, or get answers to questions. Conversations from everyone are welcome.
Location: Dunton Administration Building
Address: 1200 S. Dunton, Arlington Heights, IL
Contact: 847-758-4870
Open Door Times: 2-4 PM

Just Move It! T-Shirt and Race Poster Design Challenge

Attention all students of District 25 time to get those creative juices flowing for this year’s Just Move It! T-shirt and Race Poster Design Challenge. Please CLICK HERE for entry form. Everyone will have the opportunity to submit their original drawing for the t-shirt and official race poster design. Just think, over 1000 people will wear YOUR design! Designs are due by November 18, 2016. Contact MICHELLE MANFREDI with any questions.

Let's Warm the Nest!

Please send in child/adult coats & winter gear for our November Character Counts drive. Our partner, Journeys The Road Home, has indicated this as their greatest need right now. Items can be placed to the right of the stage until the first week in December. Let's show how much OMS cares about those in need in our community! Contact Rachael Hooker with any questions.

 

LMC Volunteers Needed

Do you want to be involved at OMS? Then consider volunteering in the Library (LMC)! We have several spots still available.

Monday9:00AM-10:30 AM or 10:30AM-12:15PM
Wednesday - 10:30AM-12:15PM
Thursday - 9:00AM-11:00 AM or 11:00AM-12:10PM

The commitment is every other week. If you are interested, please contact Nina Shamoon.

Calling future Cardinals! South spirit wear is now available

South spirit wear is now available. It is being sold online only. If you are interested: please go to the South Middle School page, Families, PTA, Spirit wear. https://southpta.org/2016/10/18/2016-17-spirit-wear-sale/


ABC/25 Yankee Candle Fundraiser



Yankee Candle Fundraiser is back!! All orders are online with free shipping on all orders over $100+. Orders will be directly shipped to your home. For deliveries before Thanksgiving orders need to be completed by October 21st and December orders need to be completed by November 18th. Yankee Candle fundraiser will run until January 10, 2017. Visit the www.abc25.org and click the Yankee Candle icon and follow the prompts to signup as a seller. Proceeds benefit ABC/25 Foundation Teacher Grants. Membership Drive is also still going on! Help your school Earn $2,500 - Make a donation and become a member of ABC/25 Foundation today! If you have questions, contact Megan Puzen or Liz Gabianelli.

Upcoming Events..


11/11 - Family Bingo Night, 7:00-8:30pm
11/15 - 3rd Grade Music Concert, 7:00pm
11/18 - Report Cards Issued
11/21 - 11/25 - No School (Conferences 11/21 & 11/22)
11/21 - Conference Dinner for OMS Staff, 5pm


Important Links


OMS CALENDAR

DISTRICT 25 E-FLYERS

TWIG SUBMISSION FORM

OMS BLOGSPOT


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