✨ FALL FEST IS BACK ✨ and better than ever -

This Olson Elementary PTA-sponsored family-friendly festival is going to be jam packed with fun, but we need your help! SIGN-UP HERE to help us make this event awesome for Olson families & our Allen community on 10/29 from 5-7pm.

*Full event details here.

Way to go, parents, on getting your kiddos to school on time! Our number of tardies has steadily decreased over the past couple of weeks. As a reminder, students arriving after the bell rings at 7:45 am will need to be signed in by a parent/guardian at the office.

In addition, please do not drop-off your student before 7:30 am. We do not have staff available to supervise until 7:30. Thank you!

Next 🚌 FIELD TRIP SHIRT 🚌 Delivery is 11/1

Place your order here: (limited quantities available). Items will be delivered to the school and distributed to classrooms 11/1. *Please allow 1-3 days for teachers to send them home in your student's backpack.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Olson's Fall 2021 Book Fair a success. We raised just over $5,200 to use on Scholastic News Magazines for each student and books for our teachers and library!

Save the date for our Spring 2022 fair: Feb. 28 - March 4.

Guidelines for Storybook Character Costumes: OCTOBER 29th.

Characters / costumes must be from elementary age appropriate books.

Costumes may not involve blood, other horror type elements or anything else that may frighten other children. They also cannot be a distraction to our learning environment.

Color in the hair, face paint, and hats may be worn; however, masks will not be allowed.

Costumes may not be revealing in nature … may not be see through material, low cut, or tight fitting.

Tights and leotards are acceptable if covered with tutu, skirt, or shorts.

Costume must allow students to take care of personal needs, sit in desks, and participate in school and classroom activities throughout the day.

We are Otternally grateful to all of our Watch D.O.G.S. so far this year! The students love having the DOGS on campus, especially during specials, recess, and lunch! Great job Watch D.O.G.S. and thanks for keeping our school safe!

Self-discipline is defined as the ability to control one's feelings and behavior, with the intention of improving oneself, or the ability to make yourself do the things that need or should be done.

Self-discipline involves acting according to what you think instead of how you feel in the moment. Often it requires sacrificing an “in the moment” feeling or temptation for what matters most in life. Self-discipline is something that requires practice and development over time, and can be difficult.

In order to develop self-discipline, you have to be aware of what you are doing and why. The “why” comes from a commitment that you are willing to make to a value or goal. Because self-discipline can be difficult, don’t pretend it is easy, instead find the courage to face it head on, encourage yourself and reassure yourself along the way. Share your value or goal with your family and friends so they can help you along the way.

Talk, as a family about some things you have accomplished or want to accomplish that required or require self-discipline.