Let's recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States and let's read books featuring Asian characters, written by Asian authors, or illustrated by Asian artists: Books for kids https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/books-to-celebrate-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-monthhttps://happilyeverelephants.com/home/asian-american-childrens-books/ Books for adults https://cupcakesandcashmere.com/series-stories/books-by-asian-american-authors-for-asian-american-heritage-month Enjoy!

Thank you to all of our volunteers this year. We couldn't have gotten thru this unusual year without you. We hope you know that your support during this time does not go unnoticed and it is so appreciated. Fingers crossed that next year we can resume ALL our normal activities!

Dear OMS Families: Registration materials for the 2021/2022school year were sent last week. When registering for school, please consider joining the PTA. With your membership and participation this year, the PTA was able to fund and organize the following: Activity Nights for all grades Earth Fair Chess ClubCamp FitEcology Club The Owl Way World of … Continue reading Welcome OMS Families!!

We made it through this crazy year! Remote learning, in-person learning, hybrid learning...we've conquered it all! Our last general PTA meeting will be held Wednesday May 12th at 6:30 PM via zoom. We will also be recognizing our volunteers that have contributed their time this year. We couldn't have done this crazy year without "owl" … Continue reading Our Last General PTA Meeting Is Coming Up!!!

- print out the letters and fun activities here! In case you missed it, here's another chance to see and print the ABC 26 Day Countdown. Each day 'Olive' our staff and students will do something fun to represent a letter of the alphabet! We can't believe we're already down to 26 days of this … Continue reading OMS ABC End of Year Countdown

Let's all take some time this month to celebrate and learn more about the rich heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders! Here are some resources to get started: Discover places and stories about AAPI heritage through the National Park Service: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/npscelebrates/asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month.htm View online events and find links to various programs: https://asianpacificheritage.gov/ Explore the Smithsonian … Continue reading May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Please see the PTA general membership meeting minutes from our April 21, 2021 meeting.

Calling all OMS students! We need your help during Staff Appreciation Week. Sunday 6pm- Chalk the Walk Wednesday- Donate your favorite book to your classroom Thursday- Write a thank you note Friday- Show your school spirit

We have found a President Elect for 21/22! Please see the updated slate below. We will be voting these individuals in at our next and last PTA meeting May 12th. President- Holly Dunkel President Elect- Deanna Amelio 1st VP: Kelli McDonald 2nd VP: Joy Chaplin 3rd VP: Craig Nolden Treasurer: Chris Holt Secretary: Sara Campbell

There are quite a few important committees that are currently without a chair for the 2021/2022 school year! These committees will not be able to function without the generous volunteer hours from parents like you! Most of these committees simply follow the procedure guides from previous years and all that needs to be done is … Continue reading Open Committee Chair Positions for 2021-2022

Fifth grade families, we regret to inform you that the SD25 "Amazing Race" activity will not be happening this year. It has been decided at the SD25 counsel level that we will not be able to hold this event given all of the restrictions put in place for this school year. The hope is to … Continue reading 5th Grade Amazing Race Activity Will Not Happen This Year

Our next PTA meeting is going to be held virtual. So snuggle up and listen to the amazing updates! We will be voting on our updated Bylaws as well. Please email olivepta@gmail.com for the zoom link. We will be sending that out the day before our meeting.

Happy Earth Month, Olive Owls! Flowers are blooming and birds are chirping as our celebration of Earth Month continues. Time to take our knowledge and put it into Earth-friendly action items. Complete six or more activities on the attached Earth Day checklist and you will receive an OMS reusable utensil kit! This opportunity is open … Continue reading Happy Earth Month, Olive Owls!

Parents of 5th graders going to Thomas Middle School!! Want to get involved in the PTA? Please see all the committees that have chair positions open for next school year, 2021/2022. If you are interesting in chairing any of these committees, please reach out at thomasmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com.

Our OMS teachers and staff have done an amazing job navigating virtual and in person learning this year. Let's show our appreciation by showering them with an impressive Staff Appreciation Week! But we need your help! Please visit SignUpGenius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080D4EA4AD2FA6FB6-teacher to donate items for our fabulous OMS Staff!

There are quite a few important committees that are currently without a chair for the 2021/2022 school year! These committees will not be able to function without the generous volunteer hours from parents like you! Most of these committees simply follow the procedure guides from previous years and all that needs to be done is … Continue reading Open Committee Chair Positions for 2021-2022

Earth Day is on April 22nd. There are many organizations whose missions are to help protect the environment. (And check out OMS's Ecology Club!) One of these organizations is One Tree Planted, a non-profit organization focused on global reforestation. For every $1 donated, 1 tree is planted. Check it out at https://www.onetreeplanted.org.

Staff appreciation week is coming up quickly. It’s time to show our hard working teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! Be on the lookout for a Signup Genius coming soon.

Can you believe that next year you will have a 5th grader?!?!? The last year at the nest can be a special one for our oldest Owls. We are currently recruiting next years chairs. This is a year long effort planning every activity for our 5th graders in their last year as Owls. If you … Continue reading Calling All 4th Grade Parents!!!!!

Happy Earth Month, Olive Owls! Earth Day is on April 22nd. What are ways we can help protect the environment with our everyday actions? 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders: Please join in us in a chat about Reduce – Reuse – Food Recovery - Compost – Recycle on Tuesday April 13th at 4:00pm to 4:45pm … Continue reading Ecology Club Has Come Out of Hibernation!!

The Olive-Mary Stitt bylaws are hereby presented and posted for our membership to review prior to a vote to take place not less than 30 days from this 9th day of April, 2021. Please note that one of the updates refers to officer term lengths in Article VI, Section 2c. Article VI, Section 2c states, … Continue reading Proposed OMS Bylaws 2021-2023

Haven't ordered your yearbook? Orders must be submitted by May 1st to be included in the school order. Every yearbook includes 2 FREE optional custom pages that are due by April 23th. This is one of the best things about our yearbook provide and it's a way to include all of the 2020/2021 school year … Continue reading Last Call for Yearbook Orders and Custom Pages!

Parents & 4th/5th grade girls are invited to attend the Puberty 1 FREE PTA event on Zoom April 14th from 7-8:30PM. The link will come from your classroom teacher & no registration is required. A fantastic event & long-standing OMS tradition - see you there!

Do you have an owl that will be starting at Thomas next year?? If so, please see the note from their nominating committee! The TMS PTA Nominating Committee is looking for suggestions of persons who would be interested in serving as a PTA Officer for the upcoming school 2021-2022 school year and we would like … Continue reading Thomas Middle School PTA Positions OPEN for 21/22 School Year!!

🎨New session of Virtual Art Club April 4 - May 1st, 2021🎨 Olive Mary Stitt PTA in collaboration with Hello Art Studio!! Any and all kids, not just OMS students, are welcome to join us for weekly creative fun and connection! Four remote art lessons in four weeks cost just $25 per family (all siblings … Continue reading Art Club in Collaboration with Hello Art Studio!

While we are all super excited Spring is in the air and we all get a well deserved break, please read the guidelines from our Mrs. Rose, our OMS nurse, about returning back to school. We hope everyone has a wonderful, safe, relaxing Spring Break! Our School District is following the Cook County Department of … Continue reading Travel Guidance for Your Spring Break Travel

Hi again 5th grade parents! Now that we have most of your baby pictures (thank you!), it is time to send in OMS memory photos -- photos of your 5th grader throughout their years at OMS. Please pictures of your kids enjoying OMS activities (class parties, field trips, activity nights, e.g.) beginning from kindergarten until … Continue reading Hey 5th Grade Parents- We Are Looking for Oms Memory Photos!

Every Owl Counts would like to invite every Olive family for a fun and interactive challenge! We love how inclusive our community is, but it shouldn't stop us from learning and opening our hearts even more! Let's learn together with our kids and let's have meaningful conversations about people who don't look like us, don't talk like … Continue reading Every Owl Counts Challenge

Please take a moment and to read the proposed slate of the 2021/2022 executive committee. We will be voting on this at the last PTA general meeting May 12th, 2021. We hope you can attend. For President: Mrs. Holly Dunkel For President-Elect: OPEN For 1st Vice President: Kelli McDonald For 2nd Vice President: Mr. Michael … Continue reading 2021/2022 OMS Executive Committee Slate

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk fundraising event.