OLSON OUTLOOK
EDITION #1 - WEEK OF AUGUST 12, 2019
Olson Elementary School
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
WELCOME TO 2019 - 2020 SCHOOL YEAR!
SUMMER AT OLSON
- A special thanks to our custodial staff for their work this summer. All classrooms were thoroughly cleaned. Floors, carpets, windows, tables... all cleaned and ready for a new year!
- The City of Woodstock Summer Playground Program was held at Olson, with over 300 students enjoying the Olson playground and other activities.
- There was construction and a great deal of work as the Challenger Learning Center was moved to Olson, creating a fantastic new opportunity for D200 and other area school districts.
- Our office staff has been busy collecting registration information from all families. Please call if you have any questions. Remember to update contact information when there are changes.
THIS YEAR
- High expectations and positive learning opportunities for all students.
- Class Dojo - School stories and classroom connections for all families.
- We will challenge all students (and staff) to read 40 Books... more information will be shared about The 40 Book Challenge at Olson.
- We will encourage every child to have a library card for the Woodstock Public Library.
And more....
2019-20 THEME: SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS! ~ MUESTRA LO MEJOR DE TI
RESPECT
INTEGRITY
SELF-CONTROL
KINDNESS
DETERMINATION
RESPONSIBILITY
The 2019-20 school-wide theme for Olson will promote these positive character traits. We will encourage students and staff to be authentic in their words and actions, always mindful of the value of a positive, respectful attitude toward self and others.
IMPORTANT DATES
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 - 1st Graders and New Families Welcome to OES Event - 5pm - 6pm
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 - Supply Drop Off at Elementary Schools - 1pm - 3pm
Thursday, August 15, 2019 - First Day of School for 2019-20
Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - Late Start
September 13, 2019 - PTO Color Run
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL 2019
Our school day starts promptly at 7:40am. Students who arrive after that time will need to check in at the office.
SPECIAL EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT
What is Co-Teaching?
Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! I’m excited to announce that Olson is implementing co-teaching at the 1st grade level this year! Co teaching is when a certified general education teacher and a certified special education teacher work together to prepare lessons within the curriculum. The lessons are presented in different ways and allows more opportunities for students to receive small group instruction. Over the next few years, co-teaching will be implemented throughout the grade levels. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the co-teaching model, you can email me at afosnaugh@wcusd200.org.BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION - DOWNLOAD THE APP!
Download the Boxtops for Education App, purchase products from the eligible products list, scan your receipts into the App, and send in your Boxtops. Right now, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Costco, and Piggly Wiggly are offering extra incentives!
Each boxtop counts! If every Olson family scanned or turned in $2.00 of Boxtops each month, we could earn over $5,000 for our school!
AND, if we ask our friends, family, and co-workers to download the Boxtops App and start scanning their receipts or saving Boxtops for Olson, we could earn even MORE!
We will have monthly turn in dates with quarterly contests to see which classroom can earn the most for our school.
Come on Olson Families, we can do this together! Below are a few links to help you get started.
How To Download and Use the Boxtops App
BTFE Participating Products List
If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Jensen at 815-338-0473 or email olsonptoboxtopscoordinator@gmail.com