OTTER OUTLOOK MARCH 15 - 19
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 8-12 - Spring Break
March 15/16 - Mandatory Cheerleading Meeting for CMS
Coming Soon - Virtual Talent Show Info
*Mondays are Otter Spirit Days...Wear Otter Gear*
Thank you so much for supporting Olson’s Online Scholastic Fall Book Fair this Spring.
Your purchases have helped to keep kids reading and our school thriving!
Congratulations to our Daily Student Book Winners:
Monday, Feb. 22 - Fabrizzio Sortino & Joshua Grant
Tuesday, Feb. 23 - Leidy Lorence & Henry Pascale
Wednesday, Feb. 24 - Matthew Cowan & Yocelyn Meraz-Garcia
Thursday, Feb. 25 - Beale Bratton & Akisa Sparrow
Friday, Feb. 26 - Wisdon Bright & Edo Acha
Monday, March 1 - Londyn Murnan & Anas Islam
Tuesday, March 2 - Christopher O'Neill & Davis Udeme
Wednesday, March 3 - Hero Lorence & Hayde Meraz-Garcia
Thursday, March 4 - Tristan Groten & Gennaro Sortino
Friday, March 5 - Greta Slaughter & Chasity Loyd
TALENT SHOW INFO COMING SOON
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Calling all Otter Volunteers! We are ready to welcome volunteers back into the building. If you are interested in volunteering in person, please click here for more details: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EA9AF2CA1FCC70-olson3
Additional Information About Indoor Volunteer Opportunities:
- Must wear a mask and follow all campus safety protocols
- One volunteer per day
- 2 hr. maximum
- Limited interaction with staff
- No interaction with students
- Volunteers will most likely be running copies, but may also assist with laminating or shelving books in the library.
We look forward to having our volunteers back at Olson!
CURTIS PTA
Curtis PTA is seeking nominations for 2021-2022 board.
For details and to nominate, please visit: https://forms.gle/hpMrpu1bt3UfiWdd9
Thank you for your consideration!
LOVE WEEK DONATIONS
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Love Week theme and donations days! We collected:
216 pairs of socks
395 canned food items
189 hygiene items
Thank you for all the generosity that you have shown our community! Thank you for helping Olson make a difference!
CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH:
TRUSTWORTHINESS is being deserving of trust, showing dependability, and proving reliability.
Being trustworthy comes from both actions and words, by choosing to be truthful in all that you say and do.
It is vital to emphasize the importance of trustworthiness to your children. Demonstrate and help them understand that trust is important in all types of relationships and is gained over time.
CALLING ALL D.O.G.S.!
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is a program from the National Center for Fathering, whose purpose is to provide positive male role models for students by being present in education.
Watch D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one time during the school year. Due to COVID this year, we have been unable to have volunteers on campus, however we have had several dads submit videos that we have shown on announcements.
Well, we have good news! Allen ISD is allowing visitors on campus with strict guidelines, of course. We definitely want Watch D.O.G.S. to be on campus! Here is how we would like to have Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer at Olson:
Door Holder for K-2 & 3-6 Arrival (7:25am-7:45am) & Dismissal (2:40pm-3:05pm)
Say “Good Morning”
Wave
Air high five
Elbow bump
In order to volunteer, you must do the following:
Complete a background verification
o Register to be a Volunteer
o A new application must be completed every school year.
o It takes about 2 weeks to be approved
Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth
Check-in via the office at your scheduled time to receive a safety vest and ID sticker
Wear a Watch D.O.G. shirt (if you have one)
We completely understand if you don’t have a Watch D.O.G. shirt, if you are new to Olson, a Kindergarten parent, or haven’t had the opportunity to volunteer. If that is the case, please wear a white shirt.
Sign-up for a date and time via Sign-up Genius
o https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4EA4A72AAAFD0-watch3
Please contact Nicole Oliver at 972-562-1800 or Nicole.Oliver@allenisd.org, if you have any questions.
WATCH D.O.G.S. FEATURED IN OLSON'S WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sign up to be featured in Olson’s
weekly announcements.
Each week we’ll feature a dad in
the Olson announcements. Take
the opportunity to share your
school and work experience with
our Olson students.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EAEAF2CA5FECE9-watch1
Questions provided via email after sign up
Fun Ideas:
Wear you Watch D.O.G.S. T-Shirt
Wear a silly tie or hat
Have your children ask the provided questions
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEER INFORMATION
Otter Pride Now on Sale for $10.00 each.
Show your school spirit with a yard sign
MONDAYS ARE SPIRIT DAYS!
EVERY Monday is Otter spirit day so visit our Spirit Shop today!
Whether your child is participating in at-home or in-person learning, you can still show your school spirit! Order a 3-pack of Olson masks or other spirit merchandise here.
AMAZON SMILE
Make a difference and donate to Olson Elementary PTA by shopping through Amazon Smile and selecting "Olson Elementary PTA" as your charity. Shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/30-0554697 to generate donations!!
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