Dear Olmito Elementary Families,
We are in the home stretch of a fantastic school year, and May is packed with exciting events and important activities! Please take a moment to read through the announcements below and mark your calendars.
1️⃣ Teacher Appreciation Week – May 5–9, 2025 👩🏻🏫🥰
Let’s celebrate the heart of our school—our amazing teachers! Join us as we show our appreciation all week long. Check out the flyer below for the daily themes and dress-up days.
💡 Want to make a staff member’s day? Browse our ➡️➡️[Teacher/Staff Favorites List] ⬅️⬅️for their go-to treats and goodies!
Let’s come together to make our teachers feel loved and celebrated!
2️⃣ MAP Growth Testing (Kinder–5th Grade)
End-of-Year MAP Growth Testing takes place this week. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep, arrives on time, and is ready to shine!
📅 Testing Schedule:
• Monday, May 5 – Math (K–5)
• Tuesday, May 6 – Reading (K–5)
• Wednesday, May 7 – Language (2nd–5th)
• Thursday, May 8 – Science (5th Grade)
3️⃣ PreK eCircle End-of-Year Assessment
Our littlest learners will be completing their eCircle assessments to showcase the growth they’ve made throughout the year. Way to go, PreK!
4️⃣ PreK Orientation / Hello-Goodbye Fiesta 🎉🌮 – Tuesday, May 6 @ 6:00 PM
Join us for a fun and informative evening!
• Incoming PreK families will meet the PreK team and learn more about the program.
• Hands-on activities, snacks, and refreshments will be available.
• Current PreK students and families are invited to meet the Kinder team as we say “Hello” to new friends and “Goodbye” to our future Kindergarteners!
📌 Haven’t registered your child yet? Stop by the front office or register on-site during the event.
5️⃣ GT Showcase – Thursday, May 8 @ 1:30 PM
Parents and families of GT students are invited to our annual showcase in the cafeteria. Come see the amazing projects our students have been working on all year. Light refreshments will be served.
6️⃣ PTA Mother Son Dance – Tickets Go On Sale THIS WEDNESDAY
SAVE THE DATE: Dance will be held on💃🕺 Friday, May 16, 2025 – 5:00–7:00 PM
Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 7 at the front office (cash only).
$25 per couple - mother/son
$5 for each additional child/guest
Join us for a special evening of dancing and fun! Moms, aunts, grandmas, or any female figures are welcome to attend with their student(s).
7️⃣ Fundraiser Pizza & Play Event – THIS FRIDAY! 🍕🎮
We’re celebrating students who sold 12+ bags of kettle corn in our spring fundraiser with pizza and playtime on Friday, May 9! Invitations will be sent home by Wednesday.
8️⃣ End-of-Year Awards Ceremonies – Save the Dates! 🎓
Award ceremony dates are listed on the flyer below.
Please note: PreK–4th grade students are limited to 2 guests due to space. Thank you for understanding and helping us celebrate our students!
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Let’s make these final weeks of school memorable and full of joy!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jennifer Garcia
Principal, Olmito Elementary 🐾
