The O'Dell Press

O'Dell Families,

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! This week is going to be beautiful! I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy the cooler weather!

Thank you to our PTA for advocating for playground improvements. The district will complete a few updates and repairs over the fall break.

Due to limited participation, we have decided to move our Trunk or Treat during the Family Wellness and Community Fair on Tuesday, October 27th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. This will allow other groups and teachers to sign up as well. The Trunk or Treat will be in the back drive. I have added a new sign up below. If you previously volunteered, I am asking that everyone fill out a new form due to the change in date and time. Volunteer HERE.

The GT referral window opens today. I have added important information below and as the parent referral link.

Don't forget Friday, October 9th is a holiday for students and an inservice day for our staff. Monday, October 12th is a holiday for staff and students, and Tuesday, October 13th is a holiday for students and a workday for our teachers. We are excited to start our Homecoming Dress Up days on Wednesday, October 14th!

Be sure and check-out all the exciting things happening in October!

I hope you have a wonderful week,

Mrs. Phelps

PK/ECSE

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

https://celina.projectedu.net/home/CustomGTParentReferral

Celina ISD’s Gifted & Talented referral window will be open October 5–16, 2026. Parents, teachers, and staff may refer a student for GT testing during this window.

This is the only GT referral window for the 2026–2027 school year. No additional referrals will be accepted after the window closes.

Please note: All 2nd grade students will participate in the district’s GT universal screener and do not need to be referred.

Please see the graphic below for testing dates and service timelines.

Get your FREE tickets HERE.

Vendor registration CLOSES on 10/9, click HERE to fill out a vendor application.

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!!

• 10/9 - Student Holiday/Teacher Inservice
• 10/12 - Student and Teacher Holiday
• 10/12-10/16 - Homecoming Week
• 10/13 - Student Holiday/Parent Teacher Conferences
• 10/14 - Chick-fil-a Spirit Day
• 10/15 - Homecoming Parade, 5:00 p.m.
• 10/16 - Wake Up O'Dell 7:50 a.m.
• 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