OTTER OUTLOOK

Here are some tips for visiting Olson.

1) Please have your ID ready to show to the camera after you ring the bell.

2) Please keep your ID out to show the receptionist at the reception window.

3) Please DO NOT hold the door open for other parents or visitors. This goes against our nature as we all want to be polite and helpful to one another. However, every person who enters the building needs to show ID prior to entering. Please also be mindful to not let anyone in as you leave the building.

Student and staff safety is our top priority at Olson. Thank you for doing all that you can to help us.

THANK YOU to everyone who came out for Book Fair & Grandparents Night this week. We had an awesome turn out and everyone had a blast!

A very special thanks to the PTA Book Fair Coordinator, Katrina, and the VP of Programs, Olena, for the hours of hard work to make it all so special. We love our volunteers too – We couldn’t do it without you! Stay tuned for even more PTA-sponsored fun this Fall.

Follow along on the PTA Website, PTA Facebook Group or join the PTA on Remind.

Don’t miss out on the pre-order price of $25! Yearbook prices will raise to $30 after November 11th!

The Olson yearbook is a wonderful keepsake of all the fun and memories that will be made during the 2022-23 school year.

Please use the following link to purchase.

Order 2022-2023 Yearbook Here

Olson Elementary PTA is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or two) Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Until October 16, 2022, 50% of your order will be donated back to Olson Elementary PTA when you purchase via our fundraising sales page!

Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family here: https://www.groupraise.com/offer-campaigns/4803

For all information about the 21 Day Challenge

Click on the QR CODE to watch the video & see frequently asked questions.

Hello Otter Families!

I am Mrs. MacGee, OIson’s new Librarian, and I am excited to launch the Olson Library Legacy Books initiative!

Olson Library Legacy Books is promoted by the Olson Library to honor our students and families, as well as build our school library with new and exciting books!

With a $20 donation to the library, a book is purchased for our permanent collection and is inscribed with the donor’s name (student or family). They will then be the first to check the book out for 2 weeks.

Please explain to your student/s that the book is a donation and will become part of the Olson Library collection for other students to check out after them.

Here are some suggestions for opportunities to honor your student/s with an Olson Library Legacy book:

Birthdays
Accomplishments
New member of the family
In Memory Of…
Special family events
6th Grade celebration .... and many more!

Please complete this Google Form and submit payment via School Pay to be a part of this very special initiative, and thank you for your support!

Questions? lauren.macgee@allenisd.org

Contacting the Counselor, Mrs. Oliver

Hi, my name is Nicole Oliver, I am Olson’s School Counselor. I can be reached via phone or email, at 972-562-1800 or Nicole.Oliver@allenisd.org.

I am available to students for a variety of needs and they are welcome to see me any time they need. I am also available to help parents. Please reach out to me any time with questions or concerns.

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.

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 day during the school year by helping in the classroom, lunch, recess, specials, at arrival and dismissal, etc.

If you would like to volunteer as a Watch D.O.G., please click on the following link for all the necessary information to volunteer as a Watch D.O.G.: Watch D.O.G.S.

SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS:

7:30 - 4:00 M - TH

7:30 - 3:30 F

1751 East Exchange Parkway, Allen, TX, USA 972-562-1800 allenisd.org

Accessibility

OTTER OUTLOOK

OCTOBER 10 - OCTOBER 14

OTTER OUTLOOK

OCTOBER 10 - OCTOBER 14

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tips for Visiting Olson

Otter Cheers: Book Fair & Grandparents Night

2022-23 Olson yearbooks are now available for purchase!

BOO SOMEONE!!!

Calling all Veteran's

It's Reflections Time 🎨🎭🎥🎶📸💃

Allen Fire Department

October 10th - 14th is Fire Prevention week.

Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day 10/12

🍩 Doughnuts for a cause!! 🍩

Fall Fest 10/27

After School Classes for Olson

OLSON'S SCIENCE FAIR

21 DAY CHALLENGE IS UPON US!!!

Olson Library Legacy Books

The Olson PTA Spirit Shop has RE-OPENED!

Get your pictures in the yearbook - See info below

Join the Olson PTA on Remind

Character Trait:

The Character Trait for the month of October is Self-discipline.

Calling All D.O.G.S.!

SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

Spirit Event @ Swig