The Olive Branch 3.15.19

At OMS, the student placement process for the upcoming school year is taken very seriously. Each spring, our teachers engage in a collaborative process to create healthy learning groups. We work together to ensure balance in a wide variety of areas including: heterogeneously grouped students or students of varying abilities, students with special needs or concerns, social/behavior patterns of students, gender, the number of students assigned per room, learning styles of the students, peer relations, classroom structure, and the instructional styles of the receiving teacher. We ask that you trust our teaching staff in this process.

However, if you feel there is information that would not otherwise be considered in our student placement process, you will find an OPTIONAL form that you may fill out below. Please know that the placement process for all OMS students is extensive and considers many factors. Please do not name teachers on this form as we cannot honor specific requests. We appreciate your understanding and support.

Class Placement 19-20 Parent Feedback Form

The deadline for completing this form is Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Our 5th grade students experienced real-world work experiences today thanks to the PTA sponsored World of Work program. The PTA, our 5th grade teachers, and local businesses partnered to show our students what it might be like to work in a variety of different industries.

Thank you to OMS parent, Jennifer Durkin, and her chaperones for a great day. A HUGE shout-out to the following businesses that hosted our students: A La Mode Boutique, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Arlington Heights Public Works, Arlington Pediatric Therapy, Bank of America, Berry Yo Frozen Yogurt, Dirty Dog Grooming Spa, Downtown Mediaworks, Egg Harbor Cafe, Fausto's Italian Kitchen Flaherty Jewelers, Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Nakfoor Orthodontics, Pure Salon, Sweet T's Bakery & Cake Studio, Thrown Elements Pottery, Village Preschool, Walter E. Smithe Furniture, & Woodcrafters DIY.

Check out the video below highlighting many of the experiences!

It's really happening this time!

Let's explore STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) as a school community during our first ever OMS STEAM Night from 6:30-8:00 on Wednesday, April 3rd. Expect a wonder-filled family event designed with dozens of opportunities for families to learn and laugh together. Our fourth grader will be adding to our evening by performing two brief concerts during STEAM Night. This is not a drop-off event, children are to be directly supervised during the event. Olive Staff and PTA are eager to share this evening with your family. Please consider joining us!