🎃 Principal Patten's Newsletter 🎃

Dear Onahan Community,

It has been an amazing weather week and we all enjoyed outdoor recess! We are amping up for the PTO Fun Run. You can read more details about it below.

Just a reminder, dogs are not permitted on campus at drop off, dismissal or when students are present. As a dog lover myself, I know they are part of the family and love to come for the walk or drive to school. Some students and adults are fearful of dogs. We want Onahan to be safe for everyone.

You are probably saying we have a lot of theme days, but here is an easy one: Wear Pink on Wednesday, October 14th for Breast Cancer Awareness. 🎀

PTO FUN RUN KICK OFF IS AROUND THE CORNER

We’re just DAYS away from kicking off our Onahan Fun Run fundraiser! 🎉

We’re excited to have fun, build community, and work toward our goal. It all starts by signing up at MyBooster.com!

Important Dates and Details:

Goal: $40,000
Supports: PTO sponsored programs and events
Kickoff Date (in school): 10/13/2026
Event Date: 10/21/2026

Get Started on MyBooster.com TODAY:

Sign Up
Search for “Onahan Elementary School”
Create your student’s page
Once you're signed up, share your student's page by email, text, and social media.

Biggest Tip for Success: Share, share, share using the easy online tools at MyBooster.com!

Thanks for your support! Find a fundraiser overview video HERE.

OCTOBER - PRACTICE THE THEME OF BELONGING

Belonging is a theme that will be discussed at all grade levels. Here is a family calendar for you to use at home.

WE ARE ONAHAN, HEAR US ROAR

PTO EVENTS ARE RAMPING UP

TRUNK OR TREAT - OCTOBER 23, 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Links for each of the QR codes:
Trunks: https://forms.gle/FZY8MhW5pf5ZaxWZ8
Pumpkin contest: https://forms.gle/xS8VQiSEdDTzHVHx7
Donate treats: https://a.co/0dGWVthl
Volunteer: https://forms.gle/uPzGUiyXikdMLeLf9

BASKETBALL COACHES NEEDED

GOING ON A FIELD TRIP WITH STUDENTS?

Don't forget to start your level 1 volunteer status so you can join the class! The following is information on how to sign up. It is CRUCIAL that you come by the office with your state ID or the process will not go anywhere. https://www.onahanschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=4435234&type=d&pREC_ID=2676249

FRIENDS OF ONAHAN EVENTS

Get Involved with Friends of Onahan!

Looking for a way to get involved and make a difference at Onahan? FOO has lots of opportunities to help throughout the year—big or small! Meet other parents, support our students and school, and have some fun along the way.

Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or visit our Google Form to sign up and let us know how you’d like to help!

FOO Volunteer Google Form

PURCHASE A YEARBOOK AT A DISCOUNT

SUBMIT PICTURES TO THE EMAIL BELOW!

BEGINNING OF THE YEAR FORMS

At the beginning of the year, Onahan did not receive enough booklets containing required forms. We are still waiting on them and the warehouse reported that they will be here in a couple of weeks! Some of these forms are very helpful to the main and nurse's office. Here is a link to access the electronic fillable forms.

CPS Welcome Back Forms - Emergency, Medical, Family Income, etc.