Calling all Parent Volunteers! We need your help at this year's Earth Fair - Tuesday, April 19th from 6:00-8:30pm. Fill out the form to get involved https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTsw5pWtexqF8dElDPWJoqKpw24EVzDFRNEwHsWvQ4z_9OFg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

We are searching for committee chairs for the 2022/23 school year - and beyond! Please consider taking We are searching for committee chairs for the 2022/23 school year - and beyond! Please consider taking over and helping our PTA lead all the amazing events and clubs we have in the future. Grab and friend or … Continue reading 2022/23 Open Committee Chair Positions

We can’t wait for all our Olive Owls to sign their very own copy of the 2021-2022 yearbook. This week we emailed families who have NOT purchased a yearbook. The deadline to do so is April 1. You can purchase directly at http://www.treering.com. The best part about TreeRing is that each yearbook purchased includes two … Continue reading Free Yearbook Workshop!

We are searching for committee chairs for the 2022/23 school year - and beyond! Please consider taking over and helping our PTA lead all the amazing events and clubs we have in the future. Grab and friend or two and volunteer to co-chair one of the open positions below! The list is only beginning and … Continue reading 2022/23 Open Committee Chair Positions

68.5 million people around the world have been forced to flee their homes due to violent conflict. Since Russia's invasion, more than 2.5 million Ukrainians have fled their country. You want to raise your kids to be caring, global citizens who are compassionate toward people in need. But how do you talk with your children … Continue reading How to talk to kids about refugees

Join us for Family Bingo Night in the OMS Commons on April 1st from 7-8:30pm. Fun and prizes for whole family! We will have a special guest bingo caller! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xt9EKEgOQggAyGzsgAmVFL0MbC75-6QjRrKqvoLXBrw/edit

Have a 5th grader headed to Thomas next year? You can get a jump start and order Thomas Spiritwear! Lots of great options from t-shirts to sweatshirts. Orders due by March 25. Items will be delivered around April 25. Order here: https://spring2022thomas.itemorder.com/

We are searching for committee chairs for the 2022/23 school year - and beyond! Please consider taking over and helping our PTA lead all the amazing events and clubs we have in the future. Grab and friend or two and volunteer to co-chair one of the open positions below! The list is only beginning and … Continue reading 2022/23 Open Committee Chair Positions

The next Culture Club meeting will feature Spring Celebrations! Please join us for activities and crafts as we learn about spring traditions celebrated by some of our Olive families. Culture Club will meet after-school in the art room. Please sign up here.

REMINDER: Purchase a Yearbook by April 1st! Yearbook distribution on the last day of school is a longstanding tradition at Olive Mary Stitt, don’t let your student miss out on the fun! Go to https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1014636724843184 to purchase. Should you require it, our school passcode 1014636724843184. The cost is $13.00. Yearbooks will be distributed on the … Continue reading Purchase Your Yearbook by April 1!

The robins are chirping and Spring is right around the corner! Calling 3rd – 5th graders, we have an exciting Ecology Club planned this month. Join us as we will be discussing climate change activism, making butterfly garden seed balls, preparing the outside planters for Spring, and gearing up for next month’s Earth Fair. Ecology … Continue reading Spring into Ecology Club

Join us for Family Bingo Night in the OMS Commons on April 1st from 7-8:30. Fun and prizes for the whole family! We will have a special guest bingo caller! A sign up will be coming soon!

Join the educational team from Candor Health with your 4th grade girl to learn more about human anatomy, identifying puberty changes, and how to comfortably discuss and care for their changing bodies. This live virtual class is in addition to the in-school curriculum. For FAQ: https://candorhealthed.org/parent-information/parents-of-student-in-program/puberty-parent-page/

Want to be a part of your soon to be 5th graders activities?!? Then fill out the 5th grade committee application form today! Any questions, you can reach out to oms5thgrade@gmail.com 5th Grade Committee Application Form

We have begun the search for committee chairs for the 2022/23 school year - and beyond! Please consider taking over and helping our PTA lead all the amazing events and clubs we have in the future. Grab and friend or two and volunteer to co-chair one of the open positions below! The list is only … Continue reading Open Committee Chair Positions for 2022/23

Are you ready to Pack the Piggies? The Arlington Heights Council of PTA’s (AHC-PTA) funds $11k worth of scholarships each year. The scholarships are divided into $10k for graduating D214 seniors, and $1k given to D25 elementary students. This March, the AHC-PTA will be initiating our first ever “Pack the Piggies” fun-raiser across the District … Continue reading Pack the Piggies Fun-raiser

Dear 5th grade parents, The 5th grade trip to Sunrise Lake on May 23rd is quickly approaching. We are thrilled that our children will be able to experience the camp this year! The camp is a full day experience (possibly returning after school hours) at Sunrise and the students will take a bus there and … Continue reading ATTENTION 5TH GRADE PARENTS

We have begun the search for committee chairs for the 2022/23 school year - and beyond! Please consider taking over and helping our PTA lead all the amazing events and clubs we have in the future. Grab and friend or two and volunteer to co-chair one of the open positions below! The list is only … Continue reading The search for Committee Chairs for 2022/23 is on!

Calling all Superheroes! Grab your capes because Comic Club returns! Come learn all about the history of comic books and talk about your favorite stories and characters. Feel free to bring a copy of your favorite comic to show the rest of the club. Space is limited to 20 students so it is first come, … Continue reading Comic Club – Calling all Superheroes!

OMS students had the opportunity to express their gratitude during their Valentine’s Day party. Students wrote letters to first responders, healthcare workers and military service personal and their families through the organization Operation Gratitude. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to thank others in our community for all their hard work and sacrifices. Please … Continue reading The Owl Way Committee: OMS Students Write Letters Of Gratitude

4th and 5th grade students are invited to attend this exciting evening full of "JUMPS" as a Guinness World Record holder as well as Ripley's Believe It or Not! story recipient David Fisher comes to OMS! Space is limited so be sure to sign-up quick, last day to register is Friday February 25th. You will … Continue reading 4th and 5th grade Rope Warrior Activity Night – Thursday March 3, 2022 @ 6:50pm in the OMS Commons

AHC of PTAs will be awarding various D25 scholarships! Check out the link and submit your entry today!

It’s that time of year again and D25 wants your input! Please participate in the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey, as a part of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey administration. The survey responses will never be connected to the identity of you or your child as school reports will only present aggregated information of how parents responded … Continue reading Illinois 5Essentials Survey – Now Open!

Hey parents, check out this website for videos, books, and activities you can share with your children to learn more about the important accomplishments and contributions of Black people. https://www.pbs.org/parents/black-history-month If you have resources or stories to share please let us know! Everyowlcounts@gmail.com

We are so glad to bring World of Work to Olive-Mary Stitt in person, and we are hoping for another successful year! On that day, 5th grade students will take a bus to an assigned business location in downtown Arlington Heights. While there, they will become mini interns so they can learn what it is … Continue reading World of Work: Save the Date – Friday, April 29, 9:45-11:45a.m. 

Each year the Illinois PTA honors one volunteer from the State of Illinois as the Outstanding Volunteer ofthe Year. Applications will be accepted from local units in good standing from all over the State of Illinois. Outstanding volunteer of the year applicationDownload Each year the Illinois PTA honors one teacher from the State of Illinois … Continue reading Illinois PTA Awards – Nominating Information

It was a pleasure listening to child therapists, Dr. Toni Boos, Psy.D. and Christine Busse, LCPC, from Compass Health Center who provided useful resources on recognizing and balancing family screen time. Please see the links they provided for us to start implementing some positive changes! OMS Compass Screen Time presentationDownload 100-non-electronic-activitiesDownload screen-time-plan-templateDownload

Happy Valentine's Day! It is more important than ever to spread love for each other, and for the planet! This month's activity will include a hands-on demonstration about how different land uses impact the planet. Students will take home an eco-friendly Valentine. If you can't join us, check out https://www.earthday.org/valentines-day/ for some eco-themed cards! Otherwise … Continue reading Show the Earth Some Love on Valentine’s Day! Ecology Club meets February 14th at 3:35pm

We are looking for businesses and organizations to sponsor the 10th Annual ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Thanks to the past support of our community and local businesses the event has raised close to $100,000 to benefit the teachers and students of District 25. This event draws nearly 1,000 participants representing … Continue reading Wanted: ABC/25 Get Burbed Challenge Race Sponsors