Upcoming Highlights
Club Swimmy for Grown Ups: Building Strong Students and Communities
This year, Club Swimmy and the PTO are proud to introduce Club Swimmy for Grownups, where Olson staff and district personnel will host information sessions and dialogues on important topics in our school. These will replace our general PTO meetings. Come be a part of the conversation!
Session 1: Preventing Bullying by Building Relationships and Embracing Diversity
Olson’s Welcoming Schools program supports students’ learning around the importance of being your true self, building meaningful relationships, and being an ally to prevent bullying. Our first session of Club Swimmy for Grown-ups will be led by Jennifer Herdina, MMSD’s Welcoming Schools director and an Olson parent.
Together we will:
Tuesday, October 16
5:30-6:00 - Family pizza dinner
6:00-7:00 - Session 1 in library
During this session, free childcare will be available with a movie, coloring activities and games. There will also be free drawings for fun giveaways, such as a Swimmy stuffed animal or Olson water bottle! Need transportation? Email Abby at armorrison@madison.k12.wi.us
RSVP is not required for this event, but it is appreciated to help us plan for food and childcare. Please turn in this form (English | Spanish) to the school, or email your participant RSVP info to olsonclubswimmy@gmail.com.
Session 1: Preventing Bullying by Building Relationships and Embracing Diversity
Olson’s Welcoming Schools program supports students’ learning around the importance of being your true self, building meaningful relationships, and being an ally to prevent bullying. Our first session of Club Swimmy for Grown-ups will be led by Jennifer Herdina, MMSD’s Welcoming Schools director and an Olson parent.
Together we will:
- Understand how this program makes our school more inclusive and safe
- Learn what Olson is doing to prevent bullying and teach students to be allies
- Gain resources to support your students’ learning
Tuesday, October 16
5:30-6:00 - Family pizza dinner
6:00-7:00 - Session 1 in library
During this session, free childcare will be available with a movie, coloring activities and games. There will also be free drawings for fun giveaways, such as a Swimmy stuffed animal or Olson water bottle! Need transportation? Email Abby at armorrison@madison.k12.wi.us
RSVP is not required for this event, but it is appreciated to help us plan for food and childcare. Please turn in this form (English | Spanish) to the school, or email your participant RSVP info to olsonclubswimmy@gmail.com.
Fifth Annual 5K Run/Walk
- Thank you all for your participation! Thanks to you, the event was a success! A special Thank you to our sponsors!!
Marathon Level Sponsor
Half-Marathon Level Sponsors
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5K Level sponsors:
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Olson Otterwear Sale!
Otterly Pawsome Otterwear is back! Looking to outfit your favorite Otter with some Spiritwear this upcoming school season? Click on the link below to shop and submit an order! Orders placed by September 28 will be delivered to the school by mid-October. Questions? Please contact Rita Balice
Celebrate Smiles is coming to Olson Elementary on November 1-6
The Celebrate Smiles dental program will be at Olson on November 1-6. This program provides dental check-ups as well as preventive sealants, fluoride varnish and other needed treatment to kids in grades 4K-8 who might otherwise go without dental care.
Dental staff from Access Community Health Centers will screen children right at school using portable equipment. All participants get a screening as well as sealants and fluoride varnish. Children who need it can also receive a dental cleaning, fillings, pulpotomy, stainless steel crowns and extractions. Although there is no cost for these services, the program bills BadgerCare (Wisconsin’s Medicaid program) and private dental insurance for any treatment if families that have coverage. Kids with private dental insurance will only be eligible for sealants and fluoride varnish.
To sign up, fill out the consent sent home October 1 with your child. A printable consent may also be found online at accesscommunityhealthcenters.org/services/dental/celebrate-smiles/. Please complete both sides of the form, sign and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. If you do not wish to participate please put your child’s name on the form and check the NO box and send it back to school as well. If you need another form, please contact the School Health Office at 608 442-2610. For questions about the program, call (608) 852-2781.
Dental staff from Access Community Health Centers will screen children right at school using portable equipment. All participants get a screening as well as sealants and fluoride varnish. Children who need it can also receive a dental cleaning, fillings, pulpotomy, stainless steel crowns and extractions. Although there is no cost for these services, the program bills BadgerCare (Wisconsin’s Medicaid program) and private dental insurance for any treatment if families that have coverage. Kids with private dental insurance will only be eligible for sealants and fluoride varnish.
To sign up, fill out the consent sent home October 1 with your child. A printable consent may also be found online at accesscommunityhealthcenters.org/services/dental/celebrate-smiles/. Please complete both sides of the form, sign and return it to your child’s teacher as soon as possible. If you do not wish to participate please put your child’s name on the form and check the NO box and send it back to school as well. If you need another form, please contact the School Health Office at 608 442-2610. For questions about the program, call (608) 852-2781.
Club Swimmy
Update: Registration for Session 1 of Club Swimmy is now closed.
Choose from Swimmin' in Science for grades K-1 taught by Ms. Murray, Computer Adventures for grades 2-3 taught by Ms. Meier, Arts and Crafts from Around the World for grades 1-3 taught by Ms. Dobbins, and Scratch for grades 4-5 taught by UW students and Ms. Serebin. Class starts September 27 and class size is limited!
Club Swimmy Registration Form Grades K-3 (English | Spanish)
Scratch registration form Grades 4-5 (English | Spanish)
Choose from Swimmin' in Science for grades K-1 taught by Ms. Murray, Computer Adventures for grades 2-3 taught by Ms. Meier, Arts and Crafts from Around the World for grades 1-3 taught by Ms. Dobbins, and Scratch for grades 4-5 taught by UW students and Ms. Serebin. Class starts September 27 and class size is limited!
Club Swimmy Registration Form Grades K-3 (English | Spanish)
Scratch registration form Grades 4-5 (English | Spanish)
Olson “Give” List
Do your kids already have too many toys? Do you want to teach your child about the value of giving while also providing a birthday gift for another child? Consider replacing the “gift” list for your next birthday party with the Olson “Give” List.
Here’s how it works:
Stay tuned for more opportunities to give back to Olson throughout the upcoming school year! If you’d like to donate to the Olson Give List in a way other than through Amazon, drop off your items in the school office for Abby Morrison with a note that they are for the Olson Give List.
*If your family could use help providing birthday gifts, contact Abby Morrison, School Social Worker at (608) 442-2607 or armorrison@madison.k12.wi.us.
Do your kids already have too many toys? Do you want to teach your child about the value of giving while also providing a birthday gift for another child? Consider replacing the “gift” list for your next birthday party with the Olson “Give” List.
Here’s how it works:
- Provide the Olson “Give” List on your birthday party invitations: https://amzn.com/w/25LPU1UFIJF81
- Ask guests to purchase a gift from the list rather than bringing a gift to the party
- Gift-buyers should select “Olson Give List c/o Abby Morrison” as the shipping address
- Gifts are shipped to Abby Morrison, Olson School Social Worker
- Families in need at Olson can choose from the gifts to provide a birthday present for their child
Stay tuned for more opportunities to give back to Olson throughout the upcoming school year! If you’d like to donate to the Olson Give List in a way other than through Amazon, drop off your items in the school office for Abby Morrison with a note that they are for the Olson Give List.
*If your family could use help providing birthday gifts, contact Abby Morrison, School Social Worker at (608) 442-2607 or armorrison@madison.k12.wi.us.
You can find the list of our other events on our Events Page
Volunteer Opportunities
Do you want to connect with other parents while doing good towards the community? Volunteer for an event. We have volunteer opportunities for a wide range of commitments. Email Amanda Espinosa at pjolsonptovpvolunteer@gmail.com.
Do you like to sew? The school nurse is in need of volunteers to sew felt mittens for students in need. She will provide the pattern and the felt. Please contact srobertson@madison.k12.wi.us
Do you love the Dewey Decimal System? The library is in need of volunteers to re-shelve books. Training is provided. Contact sboser@madison.k12.wi.us
Do you want to connect with other parents while doing good towards the community? Volunteer for an event. We have volunteer opportunities for a wide range of commitments. Email Amanda Espinosa at pjolsonptovpvolunteer@gmail.com.
Do you like to sew? The school nurse is in need of volunteers to sew felt mittens for students in need. She will provide the pattern and the felt. Please contact srobertson@madison.k12.wi.us
Do you love the Dewey Decimal System? The library is in need of volunteers to re-shelve books. Training is provided. Contact sboser@madison.k12.wi.us
