Olympia Weekly
Week of Jan 23rd
From Principal George
Dear Olympia Families,
Weather reminder from the district that they will be keeping an eye on the weather. Currently we are planning to be in school Monday. Any changes will be communicated. This week we finished up Map Reading testing and next week we will be starting Map Math testing as well as Science in the upper grade levels.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Shannon George
Principal, Olympia Elementary
Learning is My Superpower
Reward Expectations
1/6-1/30 Middle of Year Testing until end of month
1/19 Staff and Student Holiday
1/21 PreK Math Night
1/23 PTO Winter Dance
2/3 100 days of school
2/16 Student Holiday
2/20 PTO Bingo
2/26 Painting with a Unicorn
2/27 Student Holiday
Yearbooks now available
Order your Yearbook
Yearbooks are available for $30. Scan the QR code or click the link to order yours today!
https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=72382
Please consider joining and supporting the Olympia PTO, they are important part of our success!
Contacting PTO:
Red Apple Club
We have new dates available for the new year! Please join the red apple club and PTO as we assist our teachers and staff by making copies, cutting out items, and assisting in other tasks while our teachers spend more time working with their students. The next date is Thursday, January 15th 7:30am- 9:30am. Scan the QR code or click the link to sign up!
www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AFAC23A4F5C34-58044772-redapple#/
Save the date- Winter Dance
Morning Art Club
Ms. Granados puts aside special time for morning art club were students can come in early before school and work on miniature sculptures which go on display in our display case. These leaders come into school before it starts to work on their projects. If you would like to see some of the products of their work head over to our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/olympiaelementary/
Judson Honors Choir hopefuls
Walking through the annex this morning before school started I heard some amazing voices. Checking in with Mr. Stuckey I found a group of students who even though they had found out the auditions were canceled this weekend because of weather asked to stay and practice with him instead of going to class. I wish these guys good luck in their auditions this drive will help these future leaders later in life.
Outstanding Olympians
We celebrated twp groups of Outstanding Olympians this and last Friday. Selected for their commitment to following our core values of respect, responsibility, and restorative practices. Their individual pictures and awards will be on display all week in our main hallway, their achievements were announced to the entire school today, and they will go home with them next week. Head over to our Facebook page to see all the groups https://www.facebook.com/olympiaelementary/
Counselor Corner
Hi 5th Grade Families!
I can't believe it's time to start talking about Middle School for our 5th Graders!
First, please see the flyer about 5th Grade Parent Night offered at our various middle schools. This is a great opportunity for you and your student to learn about different electives and courses offered at Judson middle schools.
It is also time for JSTEM Academy applications. Students interested in applying for the lottery have from now until February 6 at midnight to complete applications. The attached flyer has information about two Open Houses that will provide more information about JSTEM and the application process.
Learning in Classroom Circles
Jan 12th-Jan 30th Accepting Challenges
If you would like to reinforce the lessons on Accepting Challenges we recommend 4 popular kids books that could lead to great discussions. These could also probably be found on utube as well Finklehopper Frog by Linvingston, Giraffes can't Dance by Andreae, Three hens and a Peacock by Laminack, and Ruby in her own time by Emmitt. Some Sample Qs: What was the real challenge the main character faced? Did all characters have a hard time doing it or just the main character?
The Goal: Remind ourselves that everyone struggles with different challenges. We are not all the same, some things are easier for us and some are harder. We are all gifted in different ways. What's important is that we accept all challenges and do not give up.
Summary/Key Phrase: Every Person is gifted. Every person has challenges.
Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Please submit it below, if you have the question others might also we frequently will put answers up for everyone to clear up any concerns or confusion.
