Principal Patten's Newsletter
February 12, 2026
Dear Onahan Community,
We have had a chance to have outdoor recess this past week. There's nothing like fresh air and running around to beat the winter blues. The ground is wet and muddy. It might make sense to have an extra pair of socks or other clothing in your child's locker for any accidental mud bath or weather related issue that may occur while outside.
Wishing all of you a Happy Valentine's Day! Monday is Presidents' Day and Tuesday is a professional development day for our staff. We will see students back next Wednesday.
STEPPING INTO FRIENDSHIP
This calendar is designed to help you and your child explore the big feelings and small moments that make up their day. There are no right or wrong answers—just opportunities to listen, share, and grow together. Use these prompts as a bridge to deeper connection whenever you have five quiet minutes.
STEM NIGHT
DON'T MISS OUT ON TALENT SHOW TRY OUTS!
Click on the following link for more details about tryouts. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R3fknhEv4kcbCSxvithYDkyZFib4kvoN/view?usp=sharing
FRIENDS OF ONAHAN INFORMATION
Break out the neon and leg warmers — the Friends of Onahan Annual Fundraiser is going full 80’s! Support our school by purchasing tickets, becoming an event sponsor, making a donation, or contributing an auction item or experience. Every totally awesome contribution helps fund programs and opportunities that benefit Onahan. Don’t miss this rad night for a great cause! Event Website: https://aesbid.com/ELP/ONAHAN26
Our annual fundraiser website is LIVE and promotion has begun! Here is the website Link: https://aesbid.com/ELP/ONAHAN26
WE NEED YOUR PICTURES
ARE YOU HUNGRY FOR GIRL SCOUT COOKIES? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE TO ORDER!
HELP US FIX THE ONAHAN FIELD--YOUR VOICE MATTERS 💙💛
AROUND THE CLASSROOM
Kindergarten Creations
Taking a Break at the VIP and Me Sweetheart Dance
Fifth Grade Buddies Working with First Grade
Fifth Grade is Creating Parks Again, New Concept
Third Graders are Dividing
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
EVENTS FOR YOUR FAMILY AT RODIN LIBRARY
TUTORING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY
CROSSING GUARD NEEDED AT RAVEN AND NAGLE
UPCOMING EVENTS AND DATES
Dates and events are added often, so check next week!