The Olive Branch 1.30.26
What's Up At The Nest...
IN THIS BRANCH
Principal Message
Digital Citizenship Week
Upcoming Author Visit
D25 Pre-Registration for Kindergarten and New Families
Important Dates
Principal Message
Dear Families,
After four consecutive days of indoor recess, we had SNOW much fun outside today! Please send children with all of their winter gear next week, including water proof gloves or mittens.
Bundle Up,
Erin, Julia, and the OMS Staff
Digital Citizenship Week
Beginning Monday, February 2nd we will focus on Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety! Digital Citizenship week will focus on the importance of being safe, responsible, and respectful online. During the week, a new topic based around Digital Citizenship will be explained in the morning announcements and discussed in class.
D25 students can also participate in a spirit wear week. Please see our dress-up days below. If you have any questions about Digital Citizenship Week please contact Ms. Randazzo at trandazzo@sd25.org.
Upcoming Author Visit ~ Rekha Rajan
Students in grades K–3 are in for a special treat! On Tuesday, February 10, our school will welcome local author Rekha Rajan for a presentation that brings stories to life. Best known for her Disaster Squad beginning chapter book series and beloved picture books, Dr. Rajan will share her journey as an author and the inspiration behind her action-packed stories.
Sponsored by the PTA, this event gives students the chance to meet a USA Today bestselling author of more than 30 books for kids and adults. Dr. Rajan’s work—spanning both fiction and nonfiction—has appeared on numerous best books lists and state award lists for children.
About the Disaster Squad Series
Meet Leela, Jaden, and the rest of the Jackson family as they travel across the country responding to natural disasters. Along the way, they help communities in need and rescue animals—proving that courage, teamwork, and kindness can make a big difference.
All who are interested in ordering a signed copy of one of Dr. Rajan’s books are invited to visit the OMS Library Media Center website. There is an online order form on the webpage. Orders must be placed by February 5 in order for the books to arrive on the visit day.
D25 Pre-Registration for 26-27 School Year
Kindergarten and New families joining D25
Online PRE-Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year for all incoming Kindergartners and NEW 1st - 8th grade students is NOW OPEN! Please begin the registration process by visiting www.sd25.org/Registration and clicking on the 2026-2027 Pre-Registration Link.
Important Dates
2.10.26 - Author Visit for Kinder - 3rd grade
2.11.26 - 3rd Grade Clay Night
2.13.26 - Valentines Day Parties
2.16.26 - No Student Attendance - Parent-Teacher Conferences
2.17.26 - D25 School Board Meeting
2.18.26 - Pretend Monday *All classes follow a Monday specials schedule
Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary
Ms. Erin Davis, Principal edavis@sd25.org
Mrs. Julia Pemberton, Assistant Principal jpemberton@sd25.org
Website: https://www.sd25.org/Olive
Location: 303 East Olive Street, Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Phone: 847.398.4282
Twitter: @ahsd25Olive