Otter Connection
Olympic Hills PTA Newsletter - November 19, 2024
Our mission is to work together to support, inform, and connect the diverse community of Olympic Hills Elementary by investing in our childrens’ education, safety, and well-being through inclusive community activities and enrichment programs.
All PTA events, offers, and activities are open to the entire Olympic Hills Elementary Community! You do not have to be a PTA member to join in the fun. If you would like to join the PTA for additional benefits and to be able to vote on PTA business, you can do so here.
Spotlight: Lost & Found
The Lost & Found at the school is overflowing again and we are close to our bi-yearly donation time. Come collect all of your child's lost clothing, lunch boxes, water bottles, and other outerwear as soon as possible! All remaining items will be donated over Winter Break.
The Lost & Found will be prominently displayed in the halls of the school during Parent/Teacher Conferences next week (November 25-27th) so make sure you take a look when you arrive!
PTA Family Movie Night: Big Hero 6
The next PTA Family Movie Night will be on December 6th in the Ottertorium (cafeteria) and we will be showing Disney's Big Hero 6! All concessions and pizza slices $1 each. Doors and concessions open at 5:30pm. Movie starts at 6pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Upcoming Assemblies
The school has some fun upcoming assemblies happening in December!
If you have a student in K-3rd grade, feel free to join us on Friday, December 20th in the Gym for your student's grade level sing and play along assembly!
Kindergarten/1st grade: 8:05am - 8:30am
2nd grade/3rd grade: 9:45am - 10:20am
The 4th and 5th grade assemblies are for STUDENTS ONLY on December 19th. They will be joined by the Ingraham and Nathan Hale basketball teams for some Nutcracker Basketball fun!
Picture Retake Day: Thursday, November 21st
If your student missed picture day on October 10th or you would like them to get a retake, this Thursday is the day! If you received your ordered printed pictures and you would like them replaced, have your student bring them to school on this day. If you would like to order your child's pictures, use this link:
Families can order photos here
(enter your email address and select your package; separate orders are required for each student, including siblings). Print orders will be shipped to the in approximately three weeks after picture day. Digital orders will be sent via email.
Class Picture Day: March 11, 2025
* Upcoming Events *
- November 21 (DURING SCHOOL) - Picture Retake Day
- November 25-27 (ALL DAY) - NO SCHOOL - Family/Teacher Conference Days
- November 28-29 (ALL DAY) - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day
- December 6 (5:30pm) - PTA Family Movie Night: Big Hero 6
- December 19 (DURING SCHOOL) - 4th & 5th grade assemblies (STUDENTS ONLY)
- December 20 (8:05-8:30am) - Kindergarten & 1st grade assembly (FAMILIES WELCOME)
- December 20 (9:45-10:20am) - 2nd & 3rd grade assembly (FAMILIES WELCOME)
- December 20 (ALL DAY) - Last Day to claim your Lost & Found items
- December 20 (ALL DAY) - Last Day of School Before Winter Break (1 HOUR EARLY RELEASE)
- December 23-January 3 (ALL DAY) - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
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