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Mini Maverick Messenger
PTA Newsletter: January Edition
The Mini Maverick Messenger is our monthly PTA communication to all our wonderful Ogle Families. This is your one stop shop to find upcoming events, fundraisers, photos, volunteer opportunities, & updated information passed along from our PTA meetings. You can also always find updates on our PTA website at www.ogleelempta.com
Join Us on WhatsApp for Important Reminders!
Happy New Year Ogle Families! We hope everyone enjoyed the winter break and is staying warm as this intense weather continues. With the new year we will have a new option for reminders. Check out our new communication via WhatsApp to have reminders sent directly to your phone. We know how tough it can be as parents to keep up with ALL THE THINGS, so let our PTA Team help make things a bit easier for you in 2024! Download with our QR code today (if viewing with your phone click the image for a direct link!)
Multicultural Night on January 31st at 6 pm
Last Thursday a flyer was sent home announcing our upcoming Multicultural Night which will take place on Wednesday, January 31st! Join us in learning about the different cultures that surround us here at Ogle.
We are looking for families and friends that are willing to share their cultures with us the night of the 31st with a small display, tasting of a regional dish, music, dance, or traditional attire... the options are ENDLESS! Event setup will be from 5-6 pm and the evening will end at 7 pm.
Please contact Skyler Hollis at vpprograms@ogleelempta.org to sign-up and for more information!
Holiday Cookie Exchange
Our Cookie Exchange for the Ogle Staff in December was a true success with OVER 60 dozen cookies! The tables were overflowing with a huge selection of goodies, and the room was festive with winter wonderland decorations, plus a warm "fire" projected on the wall (Thanks Coach Z!) We appreciate every family that donated to the exchange and made the holiday season brighter with your giving spirit, it did not go unnoticed! Thank you Cierra Graham for planning this wonderful event, and for being such a fantastic Hospitality Chair who is always thinking of others!
Upcoming Events for January & February
Martin Luther King, Jr Day: Monday, January 15th - NO SCHOOL
Multicultural Night: Wednesday, January 31st (5-6 pm setup, event to start at 6 pm - Ogle Cafeteria)
James Wand Magic Show: Tuesday, February 13th (PTA Program during school hours, be sure to ask your students about the show!)
Valentine's Parties: Wednesday, February 14th ( ** only room parents will be in attendance, if your teacher does not have a room parent and you are interested in volunteering to attend please contact Amy Merritt our Room Representative at roomparentcoordinator@ogleelempta.org **)
President's Day Weekend: Friday, February 16th & Monday, February 19th - NO SCHOOL
Spirit Night / Family Skate Night: Friday, February 23rd (7:15-8:45 pm - Comerica Center in Frisco, formerly known as Dr Pepper Arena - see additional information for sign up below)
General PTA Membership Meeting: Wednesday, February 28th (6-6:30 pm - Ogle Cafeteria)
Sign-Up By Clicking the Image Above or Scanning QR Code!
Support our Ogle PTA! "We Are Mavericks" T-Shirts Now On Sale!
Results are in and the Principals have chosen our "We Are Mavericks" design! These beautiful t-shirts highlight the feeder pattern of our elementary, intermediate, middle, and high school. Truly a t-shirt that supports all of our wonderful schools! If you are interested in purchasing you can scan the QR code below or click on the image to place your order. Ogle Elementary PTA can be selected from the purchasing screen, which allows profits from your shirt sale to benefit our home campus.
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 Valeska Bispo our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@ogleelempta.org )
You can view open volunteering opportunities and how to sign up with Voly below! Please note if you signed up previously, a new background check must be completed each school year as required by Frisco ISD!
For January, our PTA would like to recognize Amy Merritt! Amy joined our PTA Board this year as our Room Representative and she has not slowed down since joining the team. She took on a challenging role, but has done so with a smile on her face and great ideas to support each class and teacher at Ogle. Amy spent the month of December planning and organizing not only the December parties, but also teamed up with Ms Green to help plan the Small World Angel Donations before the Christmas Holiday. Amy is always willing to provide an extra hand, while also balancing being a wife and mother of three! THANK YOU AMY! We are so grateful for you!
WHEREVER YOU DECIDE TO VOLUNTEER, YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Volunteer Opportunities
We are excited to share with you that Opportunities to Volunteer at our Ogle Campus are now posted in Voly (our volunteer management system,) along with the descriptions and date/times needed.
Please feel free to log in to the system https://friscoisd.voly.org/volunteer/login.html and sign up for volunteering! Also please fill out our interest form at: Ogle PTA Volunteer Sign Up
1. Work Room Volunteers: Supporting 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. Mystery Readers: Calling all Kinder parents! Sign up to be a mystery reader for your kiddo's classroom!
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.
Thank you Ogle Families! Our PTA has already earned the below awards!
December 2023 - Shining Star
Recruiting more than 100% of the previous year's membership AND achieving Good Standing!
November 2023 - Golden Apple Award
We are very proud to be recipients of the Golden Apple by reaching 100% PTA Membership with our Ogle Staff! We could not have received this honor without the support of Mr. McCarty and our amazing faculty at Ogle! We greatly appreciate the continued support this year across our PTA in helping to make every child's potential a reality!
August 2023 - Head Start
Earning 75% or more of the previous year's total memberships
September 2023 - Early Bird Achievement
Reaching 100% or more of the previous year's total membership
October 2023 - Snappy Increase
Recruiting more than 100% of the previous year's membership