The Olive Branch 10.16.26

In this Branch:

Principal's Message
Label, Label, Label
Adopt a Family
Veterans Day
Halloween A to Z
Snapshot from the Nest!
Save the Date

OMS Staff Shout Out
D25 Eflyers
Picture Lunch Menu

Principal's Message

Parent-Teacher conferences are right around the corner. We look forward to connecting with you!

If you haven't already please register for conferences online using http://www.signupgenius.com.

Conferences are next Thursday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 23rd.

Have a great weekend,

Erin, Nikki, and the OMS staff

Label, Label, Label

As the temperatures drop and more sweatshirts and coats are coming to school please label jackets, gloves, hats, etc. We will have the lost and found items out at conferences please make sure to check the Commons.

Please click this link to see the photos our PTA student council members took of items left at school. If you notice something that belongs to your child, please remind them to visit the lost and found on Monday.

Adopt a Family

Thanks to generous community donations, Wheeling Township offers seasonal support programs for eligible local residents:

Thanksgiving Meals: Food pantry recipients receive a complete Thanksgiving dinner in November, including turkey and all the traditional fixings.
Adopt-A-Family Program: Each holiday season, donors are matched with low-income families using their wish lists to provide gifts of clothing and toys.

Financial eligibility requirements apply. To apply for assistance or become a donor, please reach out to the General Assistance Office at 847-259-7730 or email ksabbini@wheelingtownship.com.

Veterans Day

As Veterans Day approaches, we would like to take a moment to honor the brave people who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. We invite our school community to share photos of veterans or active-duty service members in their families. These photos will be proudly displayed during our Veteran’s Day Assembly in recognition of their service and sacrifice.

Please email a photo of the person, their name, their branch of service and the OMS student to Ellen Para at epara@sd25.org by Wednesday, November 4th.

Thank you for helping us honor those who serve our country and teach our students the importance of gratitude and remembrance.

Halloween A to Z

Please click the link below for information related to Halloween 2026 at the Nest! You will find information about parade times, routes, costume guidelines, etc. ALL students are required to have a completed permission slip.

Halloween A to Z 2026

We will adjust our lunch hour on Friday, October 30th. All students staying for lunch will eat from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m and change into costumes from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Our parade will begin around 1:40/1:45 p.m.

Halloween 2026 Permission Slip - One must be filled out for EACH child. **Your child's teacher will reach out directly if you have not yet signed the permission slip.