Another fantastic week at Olympic! Our students continue to step up, show pride in their learning, and truly SOAR.
Last Wednesday, our talented choir lifted the roof (and our spirits!) at the MLK, Jr. Assembly with two beautiful performances that had our Eagles singing out with heart and harmony. 🎶🦅. A huge thank you to Mrs. Keiper for her dedication to our choir and for helping our students shine on such a meaningful day!
We were also proud to hear from two of our ASB officers, alongside ASB advisor Ms. Renecker, who shared powerful messages connecting Dr. King’s vision to our SOAR expectations here at OMS.
đź“Š Great News: MAP Reading Growth is STRONG!
Our initial Fall–Winter MAP Reading data is in, and the results are something to celebrate:
Both are above the national average!
This success reflects the powerful impact of our teachers intentional conferring, strong vocabulary instruction, academy supports, and consistent classroom routines.
MAP Math benchmark assessments are finishing up. Results will be shared next week as data continues to roll in.
⚽🏀 Athletics This Week
Girls Basketball and Boys Soccer practices will take place:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Go Eagles!
🚨 Safety Drill Reminder
We will hold our monthly safety drill on Thursday, practicing a Hold.
A Hold is used when there is a situation inside the building and students remain in their classrooms, continuing learning with limited movement in the hallways. Practicing helps us stay calm, prepared, and safe.
❄️ Weather Watch
As of today, the forecast is calling for a mostly dry week—but we all know how Shelton weather likes to keep us guessing!
Mornings are still chilly, so please remind students to dress warmly for arrival.
đź“š Snow Much Reading!
Our Snow Much Reading challenge continues—keep those pages turning at home! Cozy up with a good book and let the reading fun continue.
Looking Ahead: Week of January 26–30
🕦 Half Day
Wednesday, January 28
School dismisses at 11:30 AM
🍋📚 Lemonade & Learning Night
Thursday, January 29 | 5:30–6:30 PM
Join us for our 3rd Annual Lemonade & Learning Night—where learning is sweet and smiles are extra refreshing!
Students and their parents/guardians are invited to visit classrooms and share learning artifacts such as journals, books, writing, and projects they’ve selected to showcase their growth.
Stop by the commons for lemonade, lemony treats, and a chance to connect with Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Kraft. This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate your student’s progress—and events like this are made possible in part through local levy support.
When life gives us learning… we make lemonade! 🍋✨
Let’s make it another wonderful week at OMS—thank you for all you do to support our students and our community! 💙💚🦅
Mary K Johnson, Principal
Mike Kraft, Assistant Principal
Proud to serve our OMS Eagles 🦅
