OLSON OUTLOOK FEBRUARY
WEEKLY NEWS FROM OLSON - February 19, 2019
Olson Elementary School
WILD ABOUT LEARNING!
ESTAMOS LOCO POR APRENDER!
Email: dfrisbie@wcusd200.org
Website: www.woodstockschools.org
Location: 720 West Judd Street, Woodstock, IL, USA
Phone: 815-338-0473
Facebook: facebook.com/olsonelementary
Twitter: @oeselem
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
We continue to take our winter “pulse” to see how much growth we have made from Fall to Winter and then set goals for the remainder of the year. Assessments such as MAP, PBA's, Go Math tests, Leveled Reading assessments, and student feedback provide information about growth toward standards.
Many of these goals were shared with you at parent-teacher conferences in February. As a reminder, our school is working towards a 2% increase in the number of students who are proficient at grade level standards (50th percentile or higher on MAP) in both literacy & math. This aligns with District 200’s Strategic Goal of growing 10% over a five year period.
We continue to strive to help our students grow & we know you do as well as parents. We encourage a "growth mindset" and we have high expectations for all students. As we continue to provide academic supports, we also realize the vital role of positive relationships among students and staff. Our expectations for student behavior are consistent across grade levels. The Olson staff is committed to our goals for student growth. We work collaboratively to provide a school environment that both challenges and supports students to work to their potential and to meet the grade level standards for reading, writing, math, science, & fine arts. Your continued partnership with the Olson staff, particularly your child’s teacher, is vital.
Please call with any questions or concerns. Communication with classroom teachers and the office is important to us. If you have any questions or want to know who to contact for certain concerns, please feel free to contact me directly at 815-338-0473.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February 19 - 6pm - Family STEAM Night
February 21 - 6pm - 1st Grade Music Program
February 21 - 7pm - 2nd Grade Music Program
February 22 - End of 2nd Trimester
February 27 - PTO Papa Murphy's Fund Raiser
March 6 - Late Start
March 12 - Early Dismissal - School Improvement Day
March 15 - PTO Fun Fair
Spring Break - March 23 - 31
DON'T MISS IT - FAMILY STEAM NIGHT - ROCKFORD DISCOVERY CENTER AT OES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Are you ready for a fabulous night of family fun and science?
Join us for a very special family STEAM event that will be provided in partnership with the Rockford Discovery Center. We will explore and learn about the properties of air. Some of the activities will include:
- Stomp rockets
- Pocket kites
- Air Pressure
- Bernoulli Bags
These hands-on sessions feature activity stations with experiments, games, math, science, and make-and-take projects designed to engage and interest all ages! Olson teachers will be here to facilitate each station.
PTO FUN FAIR 2019
- Face Painting
- Games and Prizes
- Food
- Raffle Baskets
- Silent Auction
Tickets/Wristbands available for purchase NOW or at the event.
WINTER RECESS
As a reminder, now that the weather is much colder, students are required to have a winter coat, hat, & gloves to keep warm at recess, which is 20 minutes long. Also, students can play in the snow as long as they wear snow pants and boots. The threshold we use district-wide is the "feels like" temperature of 0 degrees which includes the wind chill.If your child needs a new winter coat, please let us know. We have extra winter coats that were donated by the Rotary Club. Your child may ask in the office or you can call to let us know (815-338-0473).
Preventing the Flu
We continue to encourage students to wash their hands properly and frequently. Our custodial staff has been diligent about disinfecting drinking fountains, door knobs, and cafeteria tables.
See the link below for great information from our District 200 school nurses & the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
GRADE LEVEL MUSIC PERFORMANCES
Thursday, February 21
First Grade at 6pm
Second Grade at 7pm
Thursday, March 14
Fourth Grade at 6pm
Thursday, April 11
Third Grade Recorder Concert at 6pm
Thursday, May 16
Fifth Grade Music Program and Chorus Program
ERIN'S LAW PARENT PRESENTATION
Monday, Feb 25, 2019, 06:00 PM
Woodstock North High School, Raffel Road, Woodstock, IL, USA
FAMILY EVENTS CALENDAR
There are 2 tabs - English/Spanish. Please check the Olson website for additional dates and for more information about events.