The O'Dell Press

O'Dell Families,

Homecoming week was a HUGE success! Thank you to all of our volunteers that made this a special week for our students. We want to give a BIG shoutout to 1st grade for organizing our amazing float and Mrs. Siegrist for coordinating our Bobcat pomping project!

LAST CALL for anyone that wants to sign up for our Trunk or Treat happening during the Family Wellness and Community Fair on Tuesday, October 27th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Please fill out the volunteer form HERE if you would like to help. If you don't want to host a Trunk or Treat, we are accepting any and all candy or small prize donations. Please drop off donations in the office this week if you are interested.

Get Ready for O’Dell’s Color Run! Our one and only fundraiser of the year is coming Friday, November 13th, during Specials! Sign up begins October 19th and kick-off is November 2nd! Check out the information below to learn how to register and donate. Students who receive $25 or more in donations will receive a Color Run T-shirt to wear during the event! Nightly Challenge information is listed below. If we meet our goal of $20000 - the top earning house will get to slime Mrs. Phelps!!

Picture Retakes are Friday, October 23rd!

Next week, October 26th - October 30th, is Red Ribbon Week - be sure and get your dress up days planned and ready to go! PTA is hosting their Family Wellness & Community Fair on Tuesday, October 27th at 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Check out all the wonderful things happening at the event.

Enjoy the beautiful weather and have a fantastic week!

Mrs. Phelps

We’re thrilled for this year’s main fundraiser: our O'Dell Color Run! Our fundraising goal is to raise $20,000 for field trips, student and teacher classroom resources, as well as campus and playground improvements to benefit our students at O'Dell Elementary.

Why are we excited?

✅ Easy-to-use fundraising platform

✅ Character-building program

✅ Fitness celebration event for every student!

Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference! Donate $25 and receive a t-shirt to wear during the Color Run!

Students will also enjoy 'Global Kitchen Club,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through recipes and activities popular around the world.

⭐ Key Dates:

💻 Sign up opens at MyBooster.com – 10/19/2026

🎉 Kickoff in school – 11/02/2026

👟 Event Day – 11/13/2026

Stay tuned for more details and follow us on social media for updates!

PK/ECSE

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

Get your FREE tickets HERE.

There will be 20+ vendors including food options for the whole family!

Trunk or Treat PLUS Trick or Treating at all the vendor booths!

If your student has not yet received the Reflections application and requirements, please click HERE to view the eligibility and participation information and to access the student entry form.

- Scan the QR code or click HERE to sign-up to be a sponsor

Celebrate your child’s birthday or half-birthday in lights! For $20.00, your child’s name will be displayed on the O’Dell Elementary marquee for their special day! If your child has a summer birthday, it can be celebrated on their half-birthday (six months prior to the real birthday). Access the link HERE

Link your Kroger Plus Card to O'Dell Elementary School, and every time you shop, Kroger will donate a portion of sales to our school!

1. Register for FREE at this link: https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards.

2. Select O’Dell Elementary School or enter our organization number XU114.

3. Shop and earn money for our school!!

• 10/19 - Boosterthon Sign Up Begins
• 10/23 - Picture Retakes
• 10/26 - 10/30 - Red Ribbon Week
• 10/27 - Family Wellness & Community Fair 5:306:00 p.m.
• 10/30 - Book Character Parade, 7:50 a.m.
• 11/5 - Mooyah Spirit Day
• 11/2 - Color Run Kickoff
• 11/13 - O'Dell Color Run during Specials