Lunch Shift Change

Monday, February 6th will be our official lunch shift change day. Students that had lunch at 12:10 PM for the first half of the year will eat at 12:40 PM and go out for recess first. Students that had lunch at 12:40 PM will eat at 12:10 PM and go out for recess afterwards. We are looking forward to this change and the opportunity for our students to experience the lunch period from a new perspective.  Students will continue to sit with their class at their assigned lunch tables.

Recess Supervisors Needed

Are you or someone you know looking for a way to get some fresh air and out of the house in the middle of the day?  We have just the position for you!  Join our team of recess supervisors.  OMS is in need of TWO recess supervisors to cover lunch recess.  Starting rate (per district website) $14.30 an hour.  The position is one hour a day 12:10 to 1:10 Monday - Friday.

**Please note we head outside unless it is raining or the temperature is below zero degrees.

If interested please contact Erin Davis, OMS Assistant Principal with the subject line recess supervisor at edavis@sd25.org and fill out the required forms at District 25 Employment.

We look forward to having YOU join our team!

Arrival/Dismissal Reminders

With the increasingly cold weather, we have had more families utilizing our drop-off and pick-up loading zone.  In order to maintain the safety of Olive-Us we ask that you please review our procedures and share them with anyone that may drop off or pick up your child.

*All students should be entering/exiting vehicles on the straight-away ONLY.  Please help us protect your child by not allowing them to exit the vehicle on or before the yellow curve.  We appreciate your help with this!  Did you know that even by waiting to enter the drop off zone all students make it into the building by 9:05?

*Students may begin arriving at 8:50 when there is supervised staff on duty.

*As students arrive we have designated waiting areas outside for each grade level.  This helps ensure the safety of students as they enter the building in an orderly manner.

*As soon as our teachers have completed their morning meetings and are in their supervision locations, the bell rings and the school doors open at 8:55 am. Teachers are then ready to greet students in the hallways near their classroom doors.

*Please be KIND to our staff that is outside in all types of weather making sure that you and your children are safe. Please also be respectful of fellow parents. If we ALL follow the procedures and understand it may take a few extra minutes to drop-off/pick-up your child from school, we can ensure our students have a great start to the day!

Reminder About Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day parties are scheduled in D25 elementary classrooms for Tuesday, February 14. Room reps should double check with their classroom teachers to verify the start time. If your child is passing out Valentine's Day cards to other students, the cards cannot have any candy or food attached to them. Trinkets such as pencils, erasers, stickers, etc. are great alternatives as long as they are not edible. Items such as goodie bags filled with treats or candy are also not permitted.  We greatly appreciate our room reps and volunteers who organize and provide fun Valentine's Day experiences for our students! Please stay tuned for more information from PTA room reps.

Mary Stitt Visits OMS

Mrs. Stitt dropped by OMS this morning to talk with our 4th-grade students about her work with Rotary International. She has visited India and African countries to help provide polio vaccinations to infants. Our 4th-grade students are currently reading about the work of Jonas Salk.

TWIG 01.06.17

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The Olive Twig January 6, 2017

Welcome Back We hope you had a wonderful winter break.  There are quite a few activities and events coming up in the next couple of months.  So please keep your eye on the Twig every week to be sure not to miss anything. 4th and 5th Grade Activity Night is Next Thursday, January 12th The 4th/5th Grade Activity Night is coming up next week on Thursday, January 12th. We have a fun, interactive, game-show performance lined up with Brian Wismer. Doors open at 6:45pm. The show will run from 7-8pm. Due to size restrictions, only OMS 4th and 5th graders may come; siblings in other grades cannot. Each student should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you have any questions, please contact Jen Hasche, Kris Persons or Christina Perez. Hope to see your 4th or 5th grader there! Family Roller Skating Night The PTA sponsored Family Roller Skating Night is Thursday, January 19th from 6:30-9:00pm. Come for a fun-filled evening with your family to the Orbit Skate Center in Palatine. Admission is FREE! Please CLICK HERE for details regarding this event. *Also, please bring a personal essential item to donate to the Wheeling Township Food Panty. Any questions please call Amy Barnard 312-543-8463 or Kris Persons 312-961-0943 Wanted! Activity Night Photos The Yearbook Committee needs your help!  Please send your best Activity Night  photos to: omsyearbook2017@gmail.com. Your pictures might make it into the 2016/2017 Yearbook! Tip: You can also upload your photos directly to TreeRing to the shared folders from a desktop computer (as long as you have created an account).   Have You Ordered Your Yearbook? Yearbooks were not included with school pictures this year and need to be ordered separately.  The last day to customize your Yearbook is April 25, 2017. Be sure to order a yearbook for each of your children (K-5). They love having their yearbooks signed at the end of the school year! To order, go to www.TreeRing.com/validate and enter passcode 1014636724843184. Please contact Megan Hill or Erika Eng with any questions. Thank you! Dr. Bein - Open Door, Tuesday, 1/17 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 Upcoming Events.. 1/12 - Activity Night (4th & 5th grade), 7pm 1/16 - No School 1/19 - Family Skate Night (Orbit), 6:30-9pm 2/2 - PTA Meeting, 7pm   Important Links OMS CALENDAR DISTRICT 25 E-FLYERS TWIG SUBMISSION FORM OMS BLOGSPOT CONTACT THE PTA JOIN THE PTA   CONNECT WITH US Friend us on Facebook OMS PTA Website Forward to a Friend  friend on Facebook | read our blog | forward to a friend | OMS blogspot

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Holiday Story Time with the Principals

The risers are ready, the fireplace roars, waiting for students to walk through the doors.

Cozy and warm in pajamas was the plan, as children listened to stories about Yeti's and the GingerBread Man.

 The children were focused their attention was held and when it came to coloring their glyphs they all excelled.

The principals enjoyed each grade level as one,

and wish each student and family a happy holiday vacation.

Students Involved With Technology Conference: Level Up

Attention all students who love to use technology:  The SIT conference will be held at South Middle School in Arlington Heights on Saturday, February 11.  This is a conference for students and all sessions are presented by students.  Anyone in grades 3-12 may register to attend.  At the conference, students may attend sessions presented by other students on topics such as: animation, Minecraft, Spheros, 3-D printing, Scratch, coding, Lego robotics, photo editing, drones, makey makey, web tools, and more. The attendance fee includes a t-shirt, snack, lunch, hands on activities, a keynote speaker, and the opportunity to attend many technology sessions and to possibly win prizes. Interested students may sign up online by January 20, 2017.  Also, if students are interested in presenting on a technology topic, they should sign up on the SIT conference website. Presentations will last 30 minutes.  Students may present as individuals or as part of a team. Please follow this link to the SIT conference website to learn more. 

http://www.sitconference.org/

Students Love the New Floor Chairs in the LMC!

Students at OMS are excited to sit on the floor in comfort as they use the new floor chairs purchased for the school by the PTA.  These stackable chairs have cushioned seats and back support. Students feel like they are sitting in a theater as they receive instruction from Mrs. Brown or Mrs. Dufern in the library media center.  Because the chairs are lightweight, they can be carried around the room and set up in various spots as students sit together to work in small groups.  Thank you PTA!

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The Olive Twig December 16, 2016

Happy Winter Break! Have a safe and wonderful break! Classes resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Character Counts - Look What's Been Happening The results are in for our Warm the Nest event....356 coats & winter wear items for kids and 34 adult items! Our 5th Grade Service Learning Club worked like a well oiled machine over lunch Wednesday to count, sort & bag these items - give these owls a pat on the back for a job well done! Our friends in District 59 (south Arlington Heights) were thrilled to stock their closet with the kids items due to very real & unmet needs within their district.  Interventionists within the District will be getting these items in the hands of children in our community who need them immediately. Journeys was grateful for the adult wear they received today too! This month perfectly illustrates how many hands working together can show OMS cares in a big way & we can make a real difference in Arlington Heights. Thanks for your support! Rachael Hooker & Christine Gilbert Character Counts Co-Chairs Click Here for a quick recap of the Character Counts work to date this year. Mark Your Calendars - Orbit Family Roller Skating Night - Jan 19th Family Roller Skating Night is Thursday, January 19th. The fun begins at 6:30pm and ends at 9:00pm at Orbit Skate Center. Admission is free, Skate rental is $4.00. Please bring a non-perishable item for donation to help our communities in need. Any questions please call Amy Barnard 312-543-8463 or Kris Persons 312-961-0943. Character Counts in December - Send in Your Pop Tops! Send in your pop tops through January 6th. Our Student Council leaders are working hard to collect Pop-Tops to benefit the Ronald McDonald House all month long. Our 5th Grade Service Learning Club is wrapping up the Winter Wear Warm the Nest drive & is excited to report back soon! OMS students are working hard each month to show how much they care about our community!   ABC/25 Foundation News The ABC/25 Foundation has committed to funding over $70,000 in Grants for the 2016-17 School Year! $22,500 --> ALL 9 D25 schools will receive a $2,500 Membership Incentive Grant $25,000 --> 48 Teachers will receive Karen Wessel Barr Teacher Grants $23,902 --> 9 Teachers will receive Marian Elliott Teacher Grants Thank YOU for your continued support. For more information on the teacher grant programs and projects funded, visit ABC/25 Foundation. Yankee Candle Fundraiser will run until January 10, 2017. Visit the www.abc25.org and click the Yankee Candle icon for details. Coming Soon--> Just Move it! Challenge on April 22, 2017 Winter 2017 Activity Nights - Mark your Calendar! Each year, the PTA hosts grade-specific Activity Nights. These are fun, free evenings where the PTA brings in performers to put on a show for our students. This winter, we will be bringing back some favorite acts from the past few years. Here are the dates: Kindergarten and First Grade: Thursday, March 2 at 7pm in the Commons Second and Third Grade: Friday, February 17 at 7pm in the Commons Fourth and Fifth Grade: Thursday, January 12 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. An email with more details will come out as each Activity Night approaches. Please contact Jen Hasche, Kris Persons or Christina Perez with any questions. 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! Upcoming Events.. 12/19 - 1/2 - No School, Winter Break 1/3 - Classes resume   Important Links OMS CALENDAR DISTRICT 25 E-FLYERS TWIG SUBMISSION FORM OMS BLOGSPOT CONTACT THE PTA JOIN THE PTA   CONNECT WITH US Friend us on Facebook OMS PTA Website Forward to a Friend  friend on Facebook | read our blog | forward to a friend | OMS blogspot

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Service Learning Club Raises $$

A BIG congratulations to the Service Learning Club for managing a successful fundraiser for The Buddy Foundation.  With the help of OMS students who brought in $1.00 to purchase hand-crafted items the Service Learning Club raised and will donate $309.00 to help take care of animals in need.

How are we doing? 5Essentials Survey

How are we doing? How does OMS rank according to the 5Essentials Survey? This is your chance to provide feedback!

5Essentials Parent Survey

Winter Recess

It is our practice to have the children go outside as much as possible during lunchtime, even in winter. The students do not go outside if ithere is heavy precipitation or if the wind chill is below zero. Parents are asked to dress children in appropriate outerwear for the weather conditions so students may comfortably take advantage of outside recreational play. Please put names on all outdoor clothing, including boots. Bring on the snow! ⛄

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The Olive Twig December 9, 2016

OMS Chipotle Night was a Success Thanks for braving the cold and supporting the PTA on Wednesday night. Chipotle said it was their biggest fundraiser night to date.  Way to go OMS families! Congratulations to PTA Reflections Contest Participants Congratulations to those who advanced from Olive to Council. Vivienne DeRosa Charlotte DeRosa Owen Fischer Etta Fischer Gwennie Gilbert Carson Phillips Ryder Schuch Council has just informed us that the following are advancing another level to REGION! Carson Phillips “Shooting Star” Song Vivienne DeRosa’s “Story of My Life” Dance Ryder Schuch’s “My Story of Appreciation: Veteran’s Day” Story Charlotte DeRosa’s “My Story” Painting Congratulations and thank you for representing our school. Great job kids! Special thanks to our Committee Chairs, Kim Hemminger and Katie Fischer, for all their hard work promoting this great program. Character Counts in December - Send in Your Pop Tops! Send in your pop tops through January 6th. Our Student Council leaders are working hard to collect Pop-Tops to benefit the Ronald McDonald House all month long. Our 5th Grade Service Learning Club is wrapping up the Winter Wear Warm the Nest drive & is excited to report back soon! OMS students are working hard each month to show how much they care about our community! Ecology Club "Spruces" Up the Front Entrance Check out the beautiful planters in front of the school. A special thank to the Ecology Club for continuing to keep or school beautiful. Just Move It! Challenge - Last Day to Vote for Your Favorite T-Shirt Thank you for all of the great T-shirt design submissions for the Just Move It! Challenge. About 70 designs were submitted. They have narrowed it down to the top 4. Vote on your favorite by going to the Just Move It! Challenge website:  jmichallenge.org.  Voting opens on Friday, December 2nd and closes on Friday, December 9th. Attention Parents of 5th Grade Boys: Tuesday, December 13th: The fifth grade boys will have the opportunity to attend the "Michael" program presented by the Robert Crown Health Education Center. This program is being offered by the PTA so that parents have the opportunity to hear the presentation with their child before it is presented in school. It has been developed to acquaint the boys with the physical development and personal hygiene associated with growing up. The program will be presented in the Commons at Olive-Mary Stitt School at 7:00pm. It will end by 8:30pm.Every boy attending must be accompanied by a parent or an adult chaperone. A permission slip was sent home November 29th and must be returned to the office by December 9th. Please click here for a copy of the permission slip and details. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sarah Klancnik. Winter 2017 Activity Nights - Corrected Dates - Mark your Calendar! Each year, the PTA hosts grade-specific Activity Nights. These are fun, free evenings where the PTA brings in performers to put on a show for our students. This winter, we will be bringing back some favorite acts from the past few years. Here are the corrected dates: Kindergarten and First Grade: Thursday, March 2 at 7pm in the Commons Second and Third Grade: Friday, February 17 at 7pm in the Commons Fourth and Fifth Grade: Thursday, January 12 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. An email with more details will come out as each Activity Night approaches. Please contact Jen Hasche, Kris Persons or Christina Perez with any questions. 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! ABC/25 Yankee Candle Fundraiser You can still order holiday gifts from Yankee Candle. All online orders need to be completed by November 18th for December delivery. Reminder free shipping on all orders over $100 and orders are sent directly to your address. Yankee Candle fundraiser will run until January 11, 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. Upcoming Events.. 12/13 - Michael Talk (G5 Boys), 7pm 12/14 - 5th Grade Science Behind Drugs presentation, 9:15am 12/16 - Holiday Storytime with the Principals 12/19 - 1/2 - No School, Winter Break Important Links OMS CALENDAR DISTRICT 25 E-FLYERS TWIG SUBMISSION FORM OMS BLOGSPOT CONTACT THE PTA JOIN THE PTA CONNECT WITH US Friend us on Facebook OMS PTA Website Forward to a Friend  friend on Facebook | read our blog | forward to a friend | OMS blogspot

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