The Olive Branch 5.29.26

IN THIS BRANCH

Principal Message

5th Grade Film Festival Contest

Celebrate the Last Eight

Summer Reading

Health Office Update - Medication Pick-Up

2026-2027 Registration! - Updated numbers!

Important Dates

Principal Message

Dear Families,

We had a wonderful Field Day today, we could not have had this day with out the planning of our PE teachers and all of the fabulous parent volunteers who led games and activities! Thank you!

Have a great weekend,

Erin, Julia, and the OMS Staff

5th Grade Film Festival Contest

Fifth graders honed their production skills by creating book trailers in their LMC classes. The trailers included images, videos, text, sound effects, and music, and were designed with the hope of encouraging others to want to read their favorite books. Finished trailers were submitted to the D25 Film Festival. Student-created videos were scored by a partner class of students across town. Then, the trailers that earned the highest score for the class were sent to the district office to be judged by district administrators and staff. Our very own Elliana K earned the top score for the entire contest! Click here to watch her trailer along with the top trailers in each class. Creators of the winning trailers in each class are pictured below.

Summer Reading!

Make Reading Part of Your Summer Adventure!

Summer is a wonderful time for kids to relax, explore new interests, and enjoy a little extra free time. It’s also the perfect opportunity to keep reading skills strong while discovering stories that inspire.

Research shows that even a few minutes of reading each day can help children maintain and grow their literacy skills over the summer months. Best of all, summer reading doesn’t have to feel like homework! Whether your child enjoys graphic novels, mysteries, nonfiction, fantasy, or read-alouds with family, there’s a book for every reader.

To help families get started, our district librarians have created lists of recommended books for students of all ages and interests. Please visit the OMS LMC summer reading webpage to learn more.

Tips for Encouraging Summer Reading

Let children choose books that match their interests
Create a daily reading routine, even if it’s just 15–20 minutes
Visit your local library regularly
Read together as a family
Bring books along on trips, to parks, or while waiting at activities

Most importantly, make reading fun! Summer stories can spark creativity, build confidence, and create lasting memories.

Health Office Update

End of Year Medication Pick up and Disposal

As we wrap up another school year, all medications and supplies must be picked up from the health office by the end of the school day on Thursday, June 4, 2026

If you have medications in the health office, you will receive an email from the school nurse with detailed instructions regarding pick up.
We do not store any medications over the summer. Any medication remaining after June 4, 2026 will be properly disposed in accordance with Food and Drug Administration Safe Disposal of Medications guidance at the Arlington Heights Police Department.

For any questions, please contact your school nurse.