The Olive Branch 12.19.25

IN THIS BRANCH

Principal Message

News from the Health Office

Winter Science Club - Last Call

Important Dates

Dear Families,

It never ceases to amaze us how quickly time flies—somehow, Winter Break is already here! ❄️ We are so grateful for all that our families do to support our staff and students, and we truly appreciate being part of such an amazing school community. As you head into the break, we wish you a happy holiday filled with rest, relaxation, and time spent with family and friends. May your days be joyful, your coffee stay warm, and your kids sleep in at least one morning 😉. Enjoy every moment!

Students return to school on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026!

Sincerely,

Erin, Julia, and the OMS Staff

Winter is the time of year when we notice cases of lice in our school community. While lice are a common occurrence and not a health hazard, it’s important to remain vigilant.

Please take a moment to read this INFORMATIONAL LETTER on HEAD LICE which includes helpful information about identifying and preventing the spread of lice.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Science Club is back with two sessions, meeting on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, January 13th through February 25th. We’re offering hands-on science adventures for students in grades two through five; first grade students may participate if an older sibling is enrolled in Science Club AND an adult can volunteer to help every day that the first grade student attends.

We meet from 3:35 until 4:45 PM in the LMC.

Session 1: Electricity and Electronics (four weeks)

Experiment with wet-cell batteries, vegetable batteries, metal electrodes, electronic components, Snap Circuits, and much more.

Session 2: Rocks, Minerals, and Fossils (three weeks)

Experience hands on activities with rocks, minerals, and fossils. We’ll make small collections to take home.

Want to join in the fun? Then complete and return the registration form as soon as possible. Please make a copy of the form to fill it out. Sessions can fill up very quickly. The number of students per session is dependent on the number of adult volunteers.

To ensure that we’re able to provide a safe and enjoyable activity at least two adults will be present each day. Any days that do not have at least one adult volunteer will be cancelled. Please consider signing up to help on one or more days as your schedule allows.

Questions? Please contact Cynthia House at chouse@sd25.org.