OTTER OUTLOOK
October 5 - October 9, 2020
In Otter News...
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, September 28 - October 11
Virtual Book Fair
Monday, October 12
Student & Staff Holiday
Tuesday, October 13
Staff Development/Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 13
Deployments 12 PM to 3 PM
Wednesday, October 14
2nd Nine Weeks Begins
Wednesday, October 14
PTA Membership Meeting
THE VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR IS HAPPENING NOW THROUGH OCT 11
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
- The Scholastic Book Fair is open, now through Oct. 11! Join your kids in exploring titles and plots and discovering inspiring characters. Empower them by letting them choose the books to purchase – and bring on the joy of reading! Remember, every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!).
Some amazing features of our online store: Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs, all orders ship direct to home and FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25
Shop now at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/olsonfall2020.
ENTER TO WIN
THIS WEEK'S GRAND PRIZE
LOOKING FOR PTA PRESIDENT
- Your Olson PTA is now accepting nominations for the position of PTA President for the current school year! This is a wonderful opportunity to continue the momentum in seeing our Olson community thrive! Please click here to form to nominate yourself. Nominations will close on Friday, October 9th. We will hold a Special PTA Membership meeting on Wednesday, Oct 14th at 5pm to elect the new President. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Michelle at vicepresident@olsonpta.org
PTA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
- Save the Date for a Special PTA Membership Meeting on Wednesday, Oct 14th at 5pm! Nominations for PTA President will close at the end of Friday, October 9th. Then we will hold a short membership meeting to elect a new president on Oct 14th. Stay tuned to the Otter Outlook for more details!
SPIRIT SHOP IS NOW LIVE
Spirit wear shop is live on the PTA home page. Order - your masks and shirts today!
OUR PTA IS OTTERLY AMAZING!!!
FROM THE COUNSELOR
BE THE ONE...
BE the ONE is an initiative to link Allen ISD schools in their efforts towards Character Education. The goal of BE the ONE is to create positive gains in the value structure of the students, faculty, parents, and community. BE the ONE is a common thread between the schools that will demonstrate to the community of Allen, Texas that Allen schools are working toward a common goal in the areas of Character Development.
We want to encourage you to purchase Be the ONE shirts for your family to spread the message that Olson is strong in supporting Character Education. Together, we can make a difference, but one by one we can show our community how effortless and contagious kindness can be.
If you are interested in purchasing a shirt, you may do so from September 29th – October 11th. The shirts will be a black a logo on the front, as well as a design on the back. Sizes range from Youth-Adult 4XL. Shirts may be ordered online at Allen ISD School Counselor page.
CALLING ALL WATCH D.O.G.S.
We are continuing our Watch D.O.G.S.
program virtually. Each week, 2 dads will
be spotlighted in Olson’s Weekly
Announcements. Participating dads should
submit a video of themselves answering
the provided questions. Please see the sign
up genius for instructions.
Order Your Yearbook
Your children are making great memories everyday, and the school yearbook is a great way to capture them! Yearbooks are on sale now.
DISTRICT NEWS
AFTERSCHOOL CLASSES
DISTRICT PROVIDING MEALS
OLSON CAFETERIA MONITORS NEEDED
HI Otter Families,
I wanted to reach out to our community to recruit two cafeteria monitors for the Olson lunch room. Lunch room monitors supervise our students from 10:30-1:30 while they eat lunch. In addition to student safety, primary duties include handing out sporks and napkins and visiting with our students! If you or someone you know might be interested in the position, please apply through the Allen ISD job posting link here .
Thanks everyone!
Jon Mark Preston
FROM THE NURSE
Please make sure you are screening your child for COVID - 19 symptoms each morning before sending them to school each day. Click here for tips and tricks from the CDC for how to wash hands and wear a mask!
SCHOOL HOURS
School Hours: 7:45 am - 2:55 pm
The building opens at 7:30. Student supervision begins at that time. Please contact the office no later than 2:30 if there are changes in how your child will be picked up. Please email or call the school office in the morning if your child is absent or leave a voicemail 24/7 at 972-236-0600, ext. 1800. When your child returns to school, he/she will need to bring a signed note with the reason for the absence.
SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION
7:30 - 4:00 M - TH
7:30 - 3:30 F
Website: www.allenisd.org
Location: 1751 East Exchange Parkway, Allen, TX, USA
Phone: 972-562-1800
Twitter: @olsonotters