TWIG 8.29.2014

Welcome to the Olive TWIG!!!

The TWIG is a communication that is published weekly on Fridays by our PTA in partnership with the Olive-Mary Stitt Administration.

This year we made changes to the TWIG format.  Hopefully it will be easier to access on mobile devices and to print forms.  This Friday post will include a brief description of upcoming PTA and school events, as well as links to more in depth information or forms.  In the spirit of efficient communication, we will also be rolling out a new PTA website in the near future.

Your PTA gives a HOOT about communication!!!

Electronic Calendar:  Our school calendar is online this year.  Please go to the www.sd25.org website and select Olive- Mary Stitt school from the 'Schools' tab.  Then select the 'For Families' tab. The first item is the 2014/2015 calendar.  From here you can print or export the calendar.  Click here to access the calendar 

Spirit Wear Sale:  Olive's Spirit Wear Sale begins today and runs through September 22nd!  Be sure to visit our on-line store at www.cr-promotions.com.  Click “online stores” on the left, find the Olive-Mary Stitt school 2014 store and enter access code OLIVE14 (case sensitive). For shipping method, pick your child's teacher! We are offering everything from wicking shirts, to skorts, to sweatshirts to umbrellas! We will display samples at Curriculum night September 3rd as well as the PTA Fair September 10th!

Bike Rodeo:  This event, on Tuesday, September 9 from 3:35-4:45, will consist of a short bike safety presentation from the A.H. police department followed by skill stations.  Participation in the Bike Rodeo is a requirement for all 3rd graders (and 4th and 5th grade students who have not participated in the past) to be allowed to ride their bike to school without adult supervision.  Click here for the Bike Rodeo permission slip and helmet fitting guide.  The permission slip is due by Monday, September 8 in the children’s classrooms.  Please ensure that your child’s helmet is properly fitted prior to the Bike Rodeo.

Camp Fit:  Camp Fit starts on Thursday, 9/11 and runs for 4 consecutive weeks.  Come join in on all the fun.  Camp Fit is open to all 1st thru 5th graders.  We will not be using paper registration forms this year.  Click here to register online.

True Value Mum Sale:  True Value stores in Arlington Heights and Palatine will be hosting a mum sale to benefit the OMS PTA on September 13th and 14th. Please click Click here for additional information.

Curriculum Night:  Curriculum night is Wednesday, September 3rd from 6:30-8:30 pm.  Please plan to attend this parent only event where your child(ren)'s teacher will be sharing class specific information.  You will also have the opportunity to view the new PTA video which will be playing in the commons.

PTA Membership:  If you have already joined the PTA, THANK YOU!! If you haven't joined and would like to.   Click here to join.  Membership in the PTA not only supports tons of wonderful activities that benefit our children, you also get an online and paper school directory...coming soon!

2014/2015 Preliminary PTA Budget:  The preliminary PTA budget for 2014/2015 is now available for your review. This budget will be voted on at the first PTA meeting on Wednesday September 10 at 6:30 pm.  If you would like to view the budget, click here  

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

Have You Seen Pete the Cat?

Our 1st grade friends are on a hunt to find Pete the Cat. Pete left clues all over the school. He was last seen in the LMC!

First Day the Olive Way!

We were very excited to have our new superintendent, Dr. Lori Bein join us in greeting familes on the first day of school.  Additionally, our new school resource officer, Officer Rick Veenstra, was here to oversee the safe arrival of all of our little owls.  We also want to thank the many PTA volunteers and staff who helped in making the hot and sticky first day arrival a great success! HOOT HOOT HOORAY!

Welcome Back Owls!!!!

We want to welcome back each and every owl to the nest.  We hope that you had a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing all that you can accomplish this school year!  Remember..at OMS we all give a HOOT!

Hooray for good choices

Our job is learning

Only kindness

Take time to do your best

Click HERE to view the OMS HOOT Video!

Twig 5.30.14

Kindergarten Picnic!

5th Grade Camp Edwards Trip 2014

BREAKFAST IS SERVED AT CAMP EDWARDS

Our 5th graders are enjoying a hearty breakfast before we head out to activities.

CANOEING ON LAKE BEULAH

GETTING READY TO ZIP LINE

LOW ROPES COURSE

ZIP LINE

ON TO THE NEXT ACTIVITY

IMPROMPTU VOLLEYBALL

READY FOR LUNCH

POST LUNCH

GETTING READY TO CANOE

TUBE SLIDE

SLEDS AND SHADES

Twig 5.23.14

That's My Kind of Music

Out talented 5th graders took us back in time as they performed some classics such as Celebration and Splish Splash, followed by current hits like Firework and What Makes You Beautiful. The solos and dance moves did not disappoint!

Twig 5.16.14

Assistant Principal for the Day!

Second grade student, Jamie, had a fun-filled day working alongside Mrs. Perri as the Assistant Principal for the Day.  Her duties included teaching an art class, reading to a kindergarten class, supervising an extra recess for her classmates, and conducting an important meeting during lunch!  

She did a fantastic job! 

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Tentative Teacher Assignments 14-15

Although assignments may still change prior to the start of the 14-15 school year for a variety of reasons, we would like to share with you tentative teacher assignments for next year:

Kindergarten: Mrs. Tumpane, Mrs. Klimas, Mrs. Martens, TBD

1st Grade: Mrs. Brinati, Ms. Wrobel, Mrs. Vittore, Mrs. Nordman

2nd Grade: Mrs. Netzel, Mrs. Jansson, Ms. Musich, Mrs. Mueller, Mrs. Wilhelm

3rd Grade: Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Range, Mrs. Molnar

4th Grade: Mrs. Grimm, Mrs. Yarbrough, Mrs. Christoforou, Mrs. Helmann, TBD

5th Grade: Mrs. Muhr, Mrs. Dunlop, Mr. Edstrom, Mrs. Tranter, Mrs. Fowler

Upcoming Events at OMS

Volunteer Recognition

Have you been an Olive volunteer this year, on an Olive committee, or have helped in the LMC, office, or in your child's classroom? If so, please come early to the NEXT PTA MEETING on TUESDAY, MAY 13 at 6 pm. The OMS staff will be providing a SPECIAL SWEETS TABLE for you to enjoy as a thank you for all that you have done for OLIVE-US! The Olive staff warmly thanks you for your gifts of time throughout this school year!

OMS Advanced Learning Facilitator Meet & Greet

We would also like to invite you to meet Olive’s Advanced Learning Facilitator, Shannon Watanuki, before the last PTA meeting of the school year. Mrs. Watanuki will be available for an informal meet and greet on May 13th from 6:30 – 7:00 pm.

Final PTA Meeting

It's not too late to hear about what the PTA is up to these days. Please join us for the last meeting of the year on May 13th, 7-8:30 pm.

Schedule for Tuesday, May 13, 2014

6:00-7:00 pm – Volunteer Recognition

6:30-7:00 pm – OMS Advanced Learning Facilitator Meet & Greet

7:00-8:30 pm – Final PTA Meeting

Advanced Learning Facilitator District Meeting

The district would like to invite you for an evening of introductions to the Role of the Advanced Learning Facilitator and an update on Problem Solving Innovation (PSI) on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 7 pm, at the Dunton Administration Building. A flyer for this event is located on the district website. 

Twig 5.9.14

Staff Appreciation Week

Thanks to our super PTA Staff Appreciation Committee and may other volunteers, our staff was treated like superheroes all week. The week culminated with a delicious lunch. We feel so appreciated!

Volunteer Recognition

Sweets Table for all Olive Volunteers

Volunteer Recognition May 13  (6-7pm)

PTA Meeting- following at 7pm

Have you been an Olive volunteer this year, on an Olive committee, or have helped in the LMC, office, or in your child's classroom? If so, please come to the NEXT PTA MEETING on TUESDAY, MAY 13 at 6pm. The OMS staff will be providing a SPECIAL SWEETS TABLE for you to enjoy as a thank you for all that you have done for OLIVE-US!

The Olive staff warmly thanks you for your gifts of time throughout this school year!

Online Registration is Now Open

Online registration is now open for all families. Snapcode letters with specific instructions were mailed the week of April 28th. Links to begin the online registration process are located on the district website.

Twig 5.2.14

PARCC Testing Information For All Families 2014

The PARCC assessment will replace the ISAT next year for all students in grades 3-5. This spring, two of our 5th grade classrooms (Dunlop & Fowler) will be piloting a math test. For more information about PARCC and the pilot test, please click on the following link:

PARCC Testing Information For All Families Spring 2014

Persuasive Writing in 2-3

Students in 2-3 try to convinve Principal Anna that they should get to wear pajamas to school everyday.