Olympia Weekly
Week of Feb 13th
From Principal George
Dear Olympia Families,
Great News!
After reviewing the newly posted agendas and confirming with district leadership, Olympia has been removed from the discussion regarding school consolidation!
As I reflected on what I might say on Saturday's school board meeting, I went through many drafts. One theme remained constant: I am incredibly proud of our staff and our community. What we have accomplished together is remarkable.
With your support, we successfully implemented our Fine Arts Academy innovation. While this model slightly reduces core instructional time, it provides students with expanded opportunities to explore the fine arts during specials. At the same time, teachers benefit from increased planning time alongside instructional leaders. This balanced approach has strengthened teaching, learning, and student interest.
The popularity and success of this innovation have contributed to increased enrollment and strong student outcomes. Our school progress score has improved, and since implementing the Fine Arts Academy, Olympia has never scored below a B in that category. On two occasions, we came within inches of earning an overall A rating. These achievements reflect your dedication and the collective commitment of our entire school community.
The district continues to face challenges in balancing the budget, and future changes may still impact Olympia. I remain committed to keeping you informed as new information becomes available.
Thank you for your unwavering support and continued dedication to our students and school community.
Also, Coach Seder wanted to make sure you were aware of the Field day shirt Flyer. Purchases are available until next Friday and must be done online. Please see the flyer attached below.
Shannon George
Principal, Olympia Elementary
Learning is My Superpower
Reward Expectations
2/3 100 days of school
2/16 Student Holiday
2/20 PTO Bingo
2/26 Painting with a Unicorn
2/27 Student Holiday
3/2-3/4 5th Grade Science Camp
3/4 PK/1 Field Day
3/5 2nd/3rd Field Day
3/6 4th/5th Field Day
3/9-3/13 Spring Break
3/20 End of the 3rd Nine Weeks
3/26 Math Night
4/3 Student Holiday
4/6 Student Holiday
Yearbooks now available
Order your Yearbook
Yearbooks are available for $30. Scan the QR code or click the link to order yours today!
https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=72382
Please consider joining and supporting the Olympia PTO, they are important part of our success!
Contacting PTO:
Red Apple Club
We have new dates available for the new year! Please join the red apple club and PTO as we assist our teachers and staff by making copies, cutting out items, and assisting in other tasks while our teachers spend more time working with their students. The next date is Thursday, January 15th 7:30am- 9:30am. Scan the QR code or click the link to sign up!
www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0845AFAC23A4F5C34-58044772-redapple#/
Follow PTO on their Facebook page
Science Day at Olympia
Across they campus students made hypothesis, performed hands on experiments, and watched science in action. If you would like to see some pictures of the visit head over to our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/olympiaelementary/
Honor Choir Inductees
Representing Olympia in this year's Judson Honor Choir are: Deborah Cummings, Zoe Jimenez, Arcely Mota, Tamiera Russel, and Aspen Sterns. Our amazing young leaders are showing off their talent in the classroom as well as around the district. Kudos to the hard work these young leaders put in to achieve this accomplishment.
Outstanding Olympians
Counselor Corner
Hi 5th Grade Families!
Please Join us Feb 20th @ 730am for Coffee with the Counselor.
Learning in Classroom Circles
Feb 2nd- Feb13th Accepting Differences
If you would like to reinforce the lessons on Accepting Differences we recommend 4 popular kids books that could lead to great discussions. These could also probably be found on utube as well Moo Bird by Milgrim, Spaghetti in a hot dog bun by Dismondy, Freckleface Strawberry by Moore, and Just the Way You are by Pfister. Some Sample Qs: All people look and act in different ways. Some are short, tall, loud, quiet, dark hair, glasses, or freckles. Every person is different and unique. Were the people/animal in the story being kind or not kind? In our class/home we celebrate differences so we use words and actions that make people feel good "Even if we are different on the outside, we all have a heart with feelings on the inside." -quote from the book spaghetti on a hot dog bun
The Goal: Students understand how it feels to be different and the goal is to have everyone feel included and respected despite when they might feel different. This includes when a student might forget to wear pajamas on pajama day or a certain color that was requested.
Summary: Our differences make us special
Feb. 16th -Mar 2nd
If you would like to reinforce the lessons on Learning from Mistakes we recommend 4 popular kids books that could lead to great discussions. These could also probably be found on utube as well Caramby by Gay, Beatrice Doesn't Want to by Numeroff, Always in Trouble by Demas, and The Very Ugly Bug by Pichon. Some Sample Qs: Do you ever make mistakes? Is that alright? Do you think the main character learned a good lesson? What was that lesson?
The Goal: Students understand we don't always get things right the first time, and that is okay. To get better we need to practice. Some of us needed practice to ride a bike, at school some of us need practice cleaning up around ourselves, others keeping hands to ourselves, and others counting or following directions. You're not in trouble if you have to practice.
Summary: The more we Practice, the better we get
Have a question, concern, or suggestion? Please submit it below, if you have the question others might also we frequently will put answers up for everyone to clear up any concerns or confusion.
