This Week at O'Malley Elementary

Quick Highlights

Hello families,

Here’s a look at what’s happening across our school this week. We’ll share key updates, upcoming dates, and resources to help you stay informed and support student success.

School Focus Areas
Gratitude and Reflection
Important Dates and Resources
FLAA and PTA
Principal's Message

🏫 School Focus Areas

Jog-a-thon shout outs

🐾 O’Malley 2026 Jog-A-Thon Highlights! 🐾

🏅 Top Joggers

🥇 K–2: Thorn W. (Ms. Donna’s 2nd Grade) – 27 laps

🥇 3–5: We have a TIE! 🎉

👟 Brooks W. (Mrs. Hacking’s 3rd Grade) – 30 laps

👟 Portland B. (Mr. Moo’s 4th Grade) – 30 laps

Together, our Malamutes ran an incredible 3,542 LAPS! 🎉

💰 Top Fundraising Classes

🌟 K–2: Mme. Littee’s 1st Grade – $6,239

🌟 3–5: Mrs. Hacking’s 3rd Grade – $10,514

🏆 A NEW O’MALLEY CLASS FUNDRAISING RECORD!

🏆 Top Individual Fundraisers

🥇 Gavin R. (Mrs. Hacking’s 3rd Grade) – $2,679

🥈 Magnolia B. (Mrs. Hacking’s 3rd Grade) – $2,366

🥉 Everett B. (Mme. Barnel’s Kindergarten) – $2,238

🎊 WE BROKE A SCHOOL RECORD — AGAIN! 🎊

Together, our amazing Malamutes raised an incredible $53,959 — OUR HIGHEST TOTAL EVER! 🐾💚💙

These funds help support curriculum enhancements, classroom grants, school-wide needs, ice rink maintenance, fun enrichment activities and of course NEW SOCCER GOALS!!

💚💙🐾 WAY TO GO, MALAMUTES! 🐾💙💚

Thank you to our families, staff, students and supporters for your incredible energy, school spirit, and generosity! You made the 2026 Jog-A-Thon truly amazing!

🌟Prize envelopes have been sent home today - Be sure to check those backpacks!🌟

😄 Gratitude and Reflection

Clubs, clubs everywhere!

Going forward, we will determine all club participation through a random selection after sign-up. The reason for this is that clubs are in high demand and we are hoping to cut back on inequities that result from sign-up availability when the information is first released.

Additionally, please note that there is some overlap for clubs. We try to avoid that, but there are only so many days in a week :) For example, French theater is on Mondays, which overlaps with a few of the 2 day clubs. So if your student is already in French Theater, they may have to wait for the Spring to do a smaller club.

French Theater: Grades 3 -5 on Mondays 2:30 - 3:30 room 19

Grades K - 2 on Wednesdays 2:30 - 3:30 room 19

(10/27 and 11/10 on Tuesday)

Game rom: Grades 4 -5 (Mondays) November 9 and 16: 2:30 to 3:30 in the Library

Battle of the Books: Grades 3 - 4: Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30 in the Library

Grade 5: Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:30 in room 15

Students, families, and staff gathered outdoors at a school festival with colorful decorations, balloons, and activity booths, enjoying a community event together.

School store!

Students will have access to the school store tomorrow, Nov. 5th. They may only choose up to three items. The last 15 minutes of lunch, they will be given the opportunity to visit the store if they brought money with them AND if they are finished with lunch.

Please remind your student that they can keep what they buy in their backpacks, but may not bring anything into the classroom that will be a distraction. :)

PTA and FLAA

There is a PTA/FLAA meeting on Nov 9th starting at 6pm in the library.

Make sure to sign up for FLAA and receive all the latest news and event information!

Here is the link to the PTA store!

📆 Important Dates and Resources

Below are a few important dates, reminders, and links to help us all be on the same page!

Reminders:

Cold weather and COLDS: Please make sure students are arriving with coats, hats, gloves, etc. Our "Lost and found" is quickly accumulating coats, etc, so please feel free to take a look :) Also, as cold/flu season is here, please remind students to wash their hands often and refrain from sharing food.

Upcoming dates:

November 5th - Student store open at last 15 min of each lunch
November 6th - UAA field trip 5th grade
November 9th - PTA/FLAA meeting 6pm library
November 11th Veterans Day NO SCHOOL
November 13th - Papa Murphy's fundraiser
November 20th - Movie night 6pm (movie TBA)
November 25th 4th and 5th grade Thanksgiving feast
November 26th and 27th Thanksgiving Break

Links:

ASD Website
O'Malley Website- Upcoming info, Supply lists, PTA info and more..
Q Parent Connect/portal-View grades, Pay for Field trips, Enter attendance and much more...
Volunteer Online Application and Waiver (English)-Must fill out Every year, (Prev Yr list no longer valid)

Volunteering If you plan to volunteer, please make sure you are signed up!
Campfire
Parent community guidelines
Teacher community guidelines
School-wide student guidelines
Link: About School Counseling
- Includes information about kindergarten readiness and transition, separation anxiety, and sleep hygiene
Link: Counselor Corner
- Includes information about I will teach in classes this month and a "Watch and Learn" on building relationships
Link: Community Resources
Link: Concerned about your student? Let the counselor know here

🍎 Principal's Corner

Reflection

Dear O'Malley Elementary Families,

These next few months are going to pass by VERY quickly. I am going to do my best to remember all the events, dates, and reminders that need to be communicated. If you notice that I have forgotten something, or need me to be more clear about certain happenings, please don't hesitate to reach out and let me know :) We are better as a team!

Madame Hayden

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