OTTER OUTLOOK JAN. 25 - JAN. 29
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mondays are Spirit Wear Days
January 26 - Gifted & Talented Parent Information Meeting
January 27 - 100th Day of School
January 29 - LAST CHANCE to order yearbook
February 8 - Valentine's Due by
February 12 - Valentine Exchange
February 15 - 19 - Love Week
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.
GIFTED AND TALENTED SERVICES - PARENT INFORMATION MEETING
Each year, Allen ISD hosts an informational meeting for parents providing information on the district’s Gifted and Talented services. This year’s informational meeting is scheduled on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be facilitated via Zoom webinar. To join the webinar meeting, please go to https://zoom.us/s/91674840215. There is no need to register for the meeting. The recording of the meeting will be posted to the Gifted & Talented Services webpage for those who cannot attend the live webinar session and for those who wish to review a recording of the information.
This year, Allen ISD will begin offering the computerized version of the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) for all students in grades 1-11 who test for potential gifted identification. All students interested in participating in phase I of testing for potential gifted identification will take this administration of the CogAT onsite. Separate testing sessions will be offered for in-person and at-home learners. Registration for phase I testing for students currently in grades 1-11, opens January 26, 2021 and closes February 5, 2021. Please access the registration form for more information, including testing dates, at https://forms.gle/GRSfCChSGmcuuBRZA. (Please note: the registration form will not accept responses until January 26, 2021.)
DON'T BE A SAD PANDA...
THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO PURCHASE THIS HISTORIC BOOK!
The last chance to purchase a 2021 Olson yearbook is Friday 1/29.
You can purchase online at jostensyearbooks.com or click on the below link: (note: by purchasing online you can pay in 3 installments)
VALENTINE'S DAY
Our students are invited to give Valentines to their classmates, just as always. This year, due to COVID-19 protocols, they will need to bring them to school no later than February 8th so that the Valentines may sit for the required 3 days before they are distributed. If your child brings Valentines after the 8th, they unfortunately will not be able to distribute them until 3 days have passed, which will be after Valentine’s Day.
Valentines may include edible items, as long as they are individually packaged and not homemade. Students will open their Valentines on Friday the 12th.
Teachers may share additional information specific to your child’s grade level. We’re so happy that our Otters can continue the tradition of exchanging Valentines!
40th ANNIVERSARY OF LOVE WEEK
13th ANNUAL EAGLE RUN
13th Annual Eagle Run
February 27 - March 3, 2021
Now in its 13th year, this annual Allen event benefits the Foundation For Allen Schools, and all proceeds directly fund classroom grants, teacher and student scholarships, Allen PTA programs and campus projects.
The 2021 event involves your choice of a
1. Virtual 1 mile fun run/walk
2. A Virtual 5K or
3. A Sleep in registration.You will have the choice to walk around your neighborhood with family and friends or you can come walk a course we've put together on the RaceJoy APP. The course will have some great photo ops along the way too!
The 2021 course will start at the Allen High School tennis courts. You can complete your fun run/walk or 5K anytime between Saturday, February 27, 2021 and March 3, 2021. You can also upload your time through the RaceJoy APP and will still qualify for the 5K finisher medals!
It's going to be an event the whole family will enjoy, and you can feel good knowing that your participation has a direct impact on students and teachers in all Allen ISD Schools!
To stay informed about any event news or updates, visit our 2021 Event Updates page
CHARACTER TRAIT OF THE MONTH
Determination
Determination is deciding it is worth finishing what you started. We all know that overwhelming feeling of being at the beginning of a huge project—homework, room cleaning, or home renovations, just to name a few. It can be discouraging. It does require hard work, encouragement, but most importantly, you must have the never give up, have grit! And when you get to the end and see your accomplishments, it’s totally worth it!
Learn this great lesson together as a family this month by setting up a complicated jigsaw puzzle, or create a project that the family can do together. Work on it throughout the month, as a family, and don’t give up until it’s finished!
Otter Pride Now on Sale for $10.00 each.
Show your school spirit with a yard sign
CROSSING GUARD OPPORTUNITY
We are currently in need of an additional crossing guard to serve our students and community at the intersection of Angel and Exchange. Crossing guards serve from 7:00-7:55am and 2:40-3:15pm. If you are interested in applying for this paid position please follow the link below. Thanks!
https://winocular.allenisd.org/winocular/workspace/wSpace.exe?Action=wsJobsMain
AMAZON SMILE
Even with the holidays behind us, you can continue to 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 Deliveries
As part of Allen ISD's Covid 19 protocols, please remember that we are unable to accept deliveries of any kind during the school day unless preapproved for a medical reason.
This includes gift deliveries for teachers and staff.
Many students enjoy bringing holiday gifts for their teachers and we are so appreciative of the generosity that our families show our staff. We want to remind you that any gifts sent in must come to school with the student and cannot be dropped off separately by a parent. Please consider the many virtual gifting opportunities that have become popular as an alternative. Again, we thank you for doing your part to keep everyone safe and healthy!
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