The Olive Branch 3.13.26

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Principal Message

Recess Footwear

PE Trimester 2 Updates

Kids Heart Challenge Final Week!

Important Dates

Dear Families,

We are writing to share an update regarding bathroom use at school. Recently, we have experienced some ongoing challenges in both the boys' and girls' washrooms. While we initially implemented a sign-in/sign-out system for students leaving class, we found that further structure was needed to ensure a safe and respectful environment for everyone.

To better support our students, our Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 teachers are now transitioning to scheduled whole-class washroom breaks throughout the day. Please rest assured that teachers will still use their professional discretion to allow a student to use the washroom if an urgent need arises outside of these scheduled times.

Post-Spring Break: Our plan is to return to independent bathroom use after the break, provided these behaviors have subsided.

We ask that you take a moment to review our bathroom expectations with your child:

Quick: Do your business and head straight back to class.
Quiet: Keep voices low to avoid disrupting nearby classrooms.
Clean: Help keep the space tidy for the next person.

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping our school stay a positive place for all students to learn.

Sincerely,

Erin, Julia, and the OMS Staff

We kindly ask that students wear appropriate athletic footwear (gym shoes) during recess. This is the same expectation we have for P.E. class. Properly fitted sneakers provide the necessary traction and ankle support to prevent slips, trips, and falls on the play structure, blacktop, and in the field.

While sandals, slides, house slippers, and Crocs are stylish these days, they often lack the grip needed for fast-paced play. If your child chooses to wear unsupportive footwear, we will ask them not to engage in athletic activities (basketball, soccer, football, tag games, etc.). Thank you for support in keeping students safe outside!

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Our Last Week!

Thank you for your support of the American Heart Association. We have 132 families signed up and 24 families have completed Finn's Mission. Together these families have already raised over $14,900!

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Thank you for supporting our school and students in saving lives!