MINI MAVERICK MESSENGER
PTA Newsletter: November 2024 Edition
The Mini Maverick Messenger is our monthly PTA newsletter for our wonderful Ogle families filled with upcoming events, fundraisers, photos, volunteer opportunities, & other information from your PTA. You can always find a copy of the newsletter on our PTA website at https://www.ogleelempta.com/.
Communicating gratitude is always important, but especially at Thanksgiving. We want to thank ALL of our wonderful Ogle Community for being a part of our fun events these last few weeks, and for helping us to really bring together our Ogle Ohana
Teacher Appreciation Pie Drive
We’re inviting parents to donate a pie (or two!) to show our teachers how much we appreciate all they do for our students. Your generous donation will help make the Thanksgiving season a little sweeter for our hardworking educators.
How You Can Help:
- Sign up to donate a pie by filling out the Sign Up Genius form below.
- Drop off your pie at the school on Thursday, November 21st from 7:15-7:45 pm or 5:00-6:00 pm.
Click on the photo below for the Sign Up Genius link!
Help Ogle Sponsor An Angel!
We are thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, Ogle will be participating in the heartwarming "Sponsor an Angel" program! This is an incredible opportunity for our Ogle community to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in need in Frisco ISD during the holiday season.
Each grade level at Ogle will be helping to sponsor 1 Angel this year, providing gifts from their wish list to bring some holiday cheer. Starting November 11th and running through December 3rd, we are asking for unwrapped donations, which can be sent in with your child to Ogle.
FB Grade Level Pages:
You will find information for each Angel's wish list via the Sign-Up Genius By Grade Level:
If you'd prefer, you can make a cash donation via Zelle to smallworldangel1996@gmail.com support the program. Be sure to include your Angel's number when submitting your donation!
For more details about each Angel’s wish list or if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our wonderful program coordinators Ms Green or Amy Merritt by clicking on their names.
Upcoming Events for November & December
Help Ogle Sponsor An Angel!
November 11th - December 3rd
Frisco ISD Council of PTAs Spirit Day
Tuesday, November 19th from 10 am - 10 pm
Thanksgiving Pie Drop-Off
Thursday, November 21st from 7:15 - 7:45 am or 5 - 6pm
(Pies will be handed out to the teachers on Friday, November 22nd before Thanksgiving break!)
Sign up to give a pie or two or three: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49A4A92CA1FBC43-52991813-teacher
Thanksgiving/Fall Break
November 25th - 29th
*No School!*
General PTA Meeting
Wednesday, December 4th @ 6:15 pm
*more info to come!*
Winter Parties
Thursday, December 19th
*more info to come!*
Winter Break
December 23rd - January 6th
*No School!*
Last Month's Highlights
OGLE FUN RUN 2024 RESULTS
2024 Fall Festival Photos
A big THANK YOU to our vendors and volunteers, as well as our Ogle Community for all the support!
Big thanks to BachToRock for bringing the energy and spinning the perfect tunes! 🎶🎧 You really know how to keep the vibe alive. 🙌🔥
A huge thank you to iCode for introducing our students to the world of coding! 💻🚀 Your passion and guidance are sparking curiosity and creativity in the next generation. 🙌✨
Shoutout to RumbleBoxing for introducing our community to the power of boxing and exercise! 🥊💥 Not only would they learning new skills, but they're also building strength, discipline, and confidence through fitness. 🙌💪
Adopt a Staff Member
Our Ogle staff is so much bigger than our classroom teachers! Did you know Ogle has more support staff than classroom teachers?! This year each class is “adopting” a support staffer! Our hope is that these teachers, custodians, admin, paras, diags, SLPs, specials teachers, cafeteria staff, and MORE feel the love all year long through teaming up with the teachers, students, and families that they serve every day.
Thank you Kristen Troutz for helping us organize the list of staff members!
List of Student Events and Resources
- Organized a Fall Festival to create an event where our community can come together and have a great time.
- Encouraged participation in the Reflections Arts Program for Ogle PTA students of all ages and abilities to experience the benefits of creative expression and help find their own voice in telling their unique story.
- Hosted a Walk or Bike to School day to celebrate the joy and independence of walking, biking & rolling to school.
- Arranged Story Night to provide an engaging, fun way to foster a love of books and reading.
- Promoted a positive learning environment and setting a positive example for students as Watch D.O.G.S.
List of Ways We Support Ogle Staff
- Volunteered 797.36 hours to help optimize teachers and staff members' time
- Developed and implemented the Adopt a Staff Member Program to include staff members without classrooms in celebrations and parties!
Volunteer of the Month
Our PTA appreciates every volunteer who assists our community, and as a small thank you we will be announcing a volunteer each month who will be awarded with a special thank you. (To nominate a volunteer please send an email to Michaela Madrigal, our Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@ogleelempta.org )
Volunteer Opportunities
Frisco ISD Board Policy requires that each volunteer undergo a background check before working with students. You will be prompted to complete the background check during your Voly account creation. Keep an eye on your inbox for your background check approval (the process can take up to 3-5 business days.) If you signed up previously, please note that a new background check must be completed each school year as required by Frisco ISD!
Also please fill out our interest form at: Ogle PTA Volunteer Sign Up.
Click on the volunteer opportunities below to see them in Voly (our volunteer management system,) along with date/times needed. You must be logged into Voly to sign up for these volunteer opportunities.
1. Work Room Volunteers: Support our teachers by helping with lamination, cutting, sorting, stapling, etc. *All materials provided and younger siblings are welcome to join*
2. Watch D.O.G.S. (any male figure (or female!)): Spend the day on campus volunteering with your student & helping in your child's classroom
3. Mav Money Store Volunteers: Help run the MAV MONEY store during students' lunches.
If you encounter any issue with setting up a Voly account please email volunteer@friscoisd.org or complete a ticket through the VOLY support system here.
WHEREVER YOU DECIDE TO VOLUNTEER, YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
STAY CONNECTED WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
For frequent updates and reminders, join our PTA Facebook group at "Ogle Elementary Families" or our PTA What's App group at "Ogle PTA Communications." More information about our award-winning PTA can be found on our Ogle Elementary PTA website!
Thank you Ogle Families!
With your help and support this school year, our PTA has earned the following award!