Otter Outlook

SEPTEMBER -

16 - Staff Development Day/No School for Students

17- Dollar Day- $1 Fun Dip

18 - 20 - 5th Grade to Allaso Ranch

25 - Donuts with Dudes

30 - 10/04 - Fall Book Fair

OCTOBER -

09 - Walk, Bike, Roll to School

23 - Make-up Picture Day

28 - 11/8 - APEX Fundraiser/Character Building

*Monday - Olson Otter Wear

*Wednesday - House Colors

*Friday - Allen Eagles, Olson, or College Team

This year Project Splash, Olson's house system, will be fundraising through various dollar days each month. Our first dollar day will be on Tuesday, September 17th. Students can bring $1 to purchase a fun dip at either entrance before school. All proceeds will be used to fund Project Splash prizes, activities, and house huddles.

It’s that time again! We will begin tryouts for UIL contests on Tuesday, September 24 and Thursday, September 26, 2024. Once we determine who will be participating in each event, we will begin preparing for the contest. For those of you who do not have experience with UIL, here is some additional information. UIL stands for University Interscholastic League, an organization that governs all athletic and academic contests in the state of Texas. UIL academic programs are designed to support basic curriculum and allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom. Students do this by selecting a contest to enter, spend a couple of months practicing the concepts after school under supervision of a coach, and then compete at the district-wide contest on January 11, 2025.

Otters! Grab your favorite dude and join us for a donut breakfast on the Olson Field!

September 25, 2024 from 7:00-7:40am

Please RSVP so we can ensure there's plenty of sugary goodness to go around!

RSVP:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpezbSg5oYt3oVy1ONSPJBtl1IfbhSyXOpjPv-Chn2ScXz6Q/viewform

All father figures, dads, grandpas, uncles, brothers, mentors and friends are welcome to accompany their otter to this sweet event.

Help us make this annual event GLOW with your presence! This is an excellent opportunity to welcome our father figures to the school! Who doesn't like starting their day out with the breakfast of champions?

Sign-Up to Volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAEAC2CABFFC61-50838074-donuts

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is a program from the National Center for Fathering, whose purpose is to provide positive male role models for students by being present in education.

Watch D.O.G.S. are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day during the school year by being helping in the classroom, lunch, recess, specials, at arrival and dismissal, etc. If you were not able to make the kick-off event, a Skyward email was sent with all the necessary information regarding signing up to be a Watch D.O.G. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Oliver at Nicole.Oliver@allensid.org.

This year, we are offering the Olson Junior Robotics Club for students in grades 1 and 2.

This program will teach basic programming skills using the LEGO WeDo 2.0 robotic kit. All meetings take place on Mondays, 3:15-4:00 PM. We will offer a series of six classes designed to teach basic robotics programming skills. Parents are responsible for transportation home. After completing the registration form, you will be contacted to confirm which session your child is in and to confirm transportation home plans.

Session I- September 23, October 7, 21, 28, November 11, 18 Session II-January 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10 Session III- March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

We look forward to working with your student as we explore, build, program and problem solve our way into the future of robotics in schools using the Lego WeDo 2.0 building kits and software. There is ONLY space for 20 students in each session of the club.

Priority will be given in the order forms are received. Sign Up at https://forms.gle/pYXEPwNr3i5VNF7L9 Registration closes on Tuesday, September 17 at 10PM

If approved by voters, every campus in Allen ISD will receive improvements from the 2024 bond proposal. This includes safety and security enhancements, technology infrastructure and WiFi upgrades, mechanical, electrical or plumbing repairs, Empower 1:1 computer devices for students and teachers, cafeteria equipment repairs and replacements, playground equipment repairs and replacements, grounds and irrigation repairs, and more.

Find out more about the 2024 bond proposal and specific projects at the new Bond website.

Early voting begins October 21.

• Purchase your 24-25 PTA Membership here
• Express your interest to volunteer here
• Join the PTA on Facebook here
• Find your Grade Level Facebook Group here
• Follow the PTA on Remind here
• Sync the school/PTA calendar with your personal one here
• Browse the Olson PTA website here
• Check out the Olson Elementary website here
• Make a donation to the PTA here
• Interested in being a sponsor? Email president@olsonpta.org

Contacting the Counselor, Mrs. Oliver

Hi, my name is Nicole Oliver, I am Olson’s School Counselor. I can be reached via phone or email, at 972-562-1800 or Nicole.Oliver@allenisd.org.

I am available to students for a variety of needs and they are welcome to see me any time they need. I am also available to help parents. I also have a variety of resources that I can share with families. Please reach out to me any time with questions or concerns.

SCHOOL CONTACT INFORMATION

SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS:

7:30 - 4:00 M - TH

7:30 - 3:30 F

Website: www.allenisd.org
Location: 1751 East Exchange Parkway, Allen, TX, USA

Phone: 972-562-1800
Facebook: facebook.com/facebook.com
Twitter: @olsonotters