Otter Connection
Olympic Hills PTA Newsletter - October 1, 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: Move-a-Thon
The Annual PTA Move-A Thon is taking place on Friday, October 25th during school.
Donations Support:
- Direct funding to teachers
- Science, art, and enrichment activities for students during school
- Field trips
- Curriculum supplies for the school
- and so much more!
Learn more & Invite your friends and family to donate!
https://app.99pledges.com/fund/olympichillspta2024
- Search for your student’s name
- Copy the personal link on their page or click the Facebook/Twitter/Email buttons to automatically create a post or email with your child’s link
- Share the link with friends and family!
Donations accepted now through November 8th
If you are interested in volunteering during the event to support and encourage students you can sign up here. Volunteers need to be approved and background checked by Seattle Public Schools. You can start that process here.
Save the Date: Back to School Night
Back to School Night is Thursday, October 10th from 5:30-7:30pm. Meet your teacher, see what your student has been working on during the first month of school, and learn a little about their curriculum for the year.
Dinner provided!
More information coming from your classroom teachers soon.
Picture Day
October 10th is individual Picture Day during school.
Families can preorder 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.
Individual Picture Retake Day: November 1, 2024
Class Picture Day: March 11, 2025
Free Tickets to Husky Men's Soccer
The PTA has secured 100 free tickets to the Husky Men's Soccer game vs. Penn State on October 18th at 7pm.
The deadline to request tickets is Friday, October 11th at 8pm.
Tickets will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. You can read the complete rules and info and request your tickets here:
PTA Family Movie Night: Coco
Join the PTA for the first Family Movie Night of the year! We will be showing Disney/Pixar's Coco in the Ottertorium (cafeteria)!
All concessions only $1 each. Doors and concessions open at 5:30pm. Movie starts at 6pm. $5 suggested donation per family.
Please note: Supervision is not provided. All students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Volunteer at movie night! We need help to run this event. Sign up to help with concessions, Costco runs for snacks or pizza, set up, and clean up here. You do not need to be an official SPS Volunteer to help at this event.
Lake City Holiday Project
The Olympic Hills PTA is excited to partner with Lake City Holiday Project to provide gifts to children in Northeast Seattle!
ALL families at OHE in need of additional support can sign up to receive gifts for their children aged birth to 18 years via the link below. ONE REGISTRATION PER FAMILY TO THE HOLIDAY PROJECT.
Registration ends Nov 1
Gifts distributed Dec 18
PICK-UP/DELIVERY DETAILS TO BE SHARED SOON.
Register here if you are an OHE family (OHE families ONLY)
Would you like to donate gifts? You can register to donate here.
Email studentsupport@olympichillspta.org with any questions.
LGBTQ+ Family Dinner
Save the date for the 2024 Seattle Public Schools LGBTQ+ Families Dinner! It’s the 25th anniversary of the event, so we can’t wait to go big this year!
Please join us on Thursday, November 14 at Meany Middle School from 5 to 7 pm.
Expect food, family-friendly entertainment, activities for kids, connection with community, an LGBTQ+ family resource fair, and more!
* Upcoming Events *
- October 10 (DURING SCHOOL) - Individual Picture Day
- October 10 (5:30-7:30pm) - Back to School Night
- October 11 (ALL DAY) -State In-Service Day (NO SCHOOL)
- October 18 (DURING SCHOOL) - 1st Grade Field Trip to Seattle Children's Theater
- October 18 (7pm) - UW Men's Soccer Game
- October 25 (DURING SCHOOL) - Move-A-Thon
- October 25 (5:30pm) - PTA Family Movie Night: Coco
- November 1 - Deadline to register for the Lake City Holiday Project
- November 11 (ALL DAY) - Veterans Day Observed (NO SCHOOL)
- November 14 (5-7pm) - Seattle Public Schools LGBTQ+ Family Dinner
Resources
Stay in Touch
Want up to the minute info and news about things happening at the school? Want to see fun videos and pics from your kid's day? Follow the PTA on social media! Links below.