Otter Connection

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.

The PTA is excited to fund the Día de Muertos celebrations and activities at our school again this year! Many of the Latinx educators have been working hard to organize all these amazing events and opportunities for Olympic Hills Elementary.

There will be an all school ofrenda in the main entryway. Feel free to bring in pictures and mementos starting on Monday the 28th to honor and commemorate the souls of deceased loved ones. Some classes may also have classroom ofrendas. There will be a Tapete de Arena (Sand Carpet) created by the amazing artist Fulgencio Lazo in partnership with our amazing 5th graders. We will also have workshops for making sugar skulls and papel picado and many in class activities and celebrations!

The Annual PTA Move-A Thon is our ONE big fundraiser for the year! We really need your help reaching our goal so we can provide all the support and enrichment to the school, teachers, and students that is needed yearly! Donations support things like the PTA funded Día de Muertos celebrations above and so so so so much more! Please consider inviting friends and family to donate by following the instructions below.

Learn more & Invite your friends and family to donate!

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/olympichillspta2024

1. Search for your student’s name
2. 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
3. Share the link with friends and family!

Move-a-Thon will be taking place on Friday, October 25th during school. Donations accepted now through November 8th

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!

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.

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.

Spirit Week is Monday, October 28 to Friday, November 1

• Mon 10/28: Dress to Impress Day -Show off your fancy side! Whether it’s a cool dress, a snazzy bow tie, or your sharpest outfit, today’s the day to put on your best look. Let’s dazzle the hallways with style!

• Tues 10/29: Sports Day - Rep your favorite team or sport! Wear your favorite jersey, team hat, or any athletic gear. Whether you’re cheering for the home team or your favorite player, today we’re all MVPs!

• Wed 10/30: Mismatch/Silly Clothes Day - Let’s get goofy! Mix and match those crazy patterns, wear socks that don’t match, or throw on something totally wild. The sillier, the better!

• Thurs 10/31: Favorite Characters Day - Dress up as your favorite book or movie character! Be a superhero, a princess, or even a famous character from a story you love. Just remember, no masks or weapons!

• Fri 11/1: Bright Colors for Día de los Muertos - Celebrate Día de los Muertos by wearing the brightest colors you can! Think vibrant yellows, reds, blues, and purples to honor this special day. Let’s light up the school with color!

• 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
• October 28 to November 1 (DURING SCHOOL) - Spirit Week
  
• October 28 (DURING SCHOOL) - Tapete de Arena with the 5th graders
• October 28 (6pm) - Latino Family Council
  
• October 29 (2:30pm) - Papel Picado Workshop - Join Ms. Lara and the PTA in the Family Resource Room
  
• October 29 (8:30-9:30am) - Sugar Skull Workshop - Join Mr. Carlos and the PTA and help make sugar skulls for students to decorate on November 1st
  
• November 1 (DURING SCHOOL) - Día de Muertos Classroom Celebrations
  
• 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
• November 17 (Time TBD) - UW Women's Volleyball vs. Northwestern (more info coming soon...we have free tickets to give!)
• November 21 (DURING SCHOOL) - Picture Retake Day
  
• November 25-27th (ALL DAY) - NO SCHOOL - Family/Teacher Conference Days
• November 28-29th (ALL DAY) - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day
  

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