Upcoming Highlights
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Olson's Big Give, NOW through Nov. 27!
The state and district have less, so the PTO needs to raise more! We need your help.
How OLSON’S BIG GIVE Will Benefit Your Child This Year:
Family Literacy Night * Scholastic Book Fair * Talent Show * Field Trips * School Assemblies * Spelling Bee * Book Bowl * Geography Bee * 5th Grade Completion Program * Classroom Supplies * Backpack Snackpacks * School Improvement
Money raised will also go towards purchasing sound panels for the cafeteria to aid in creating a more comfortable environment for students, staff and visitors, especially in the morning during our community breakfast time. We value the time we're able to spend as a school community in the mornings, but it can be quite loud, making it difficult for students to have conversations with each other without raising their voices.
How This Fundraiser Benefits You:
No Restaurant Nights! * All of the money stays at Olson! * No time commitment! * 100% Tax Deductible!
Plus there’s a raffle! For every $50 donated, you will be entered into a raffle for a $100 Target Gift Card and additional drawings for gift cards to local businesses.
Now through November 27 (Giving Tuesday), please click here to make a donation online. Checks can be sent to the main office, payable to Olson PTO. Please include "Big Give" in the memo line. All questions can be sent to pjolsonptofundraiser@gmail.com.
How OLSON’S BIG GIVE Will Benefit Your Child This Year:
Family Literacy Night * Scholastic Book Fair * Talent Show * Field Trips * School Assemblies * Spelling Bee * Book Bowl * Geography Bee * 5th Grade Completion Program * Classroom Supplies * Backpack Snackpacks * School Improvement
Money raised will also go towards purchasing sound panels for the cafeteria to aid in creating a more comfortable environment for students, staff and visitors, especially in the morning during our community breakfast time. We value the time we're able to spend as a school community in the mornings, but it can be quite loud, making it difficult for students to have conversations with each other without raising their voices.
How This Fundraiser Benefits You:
No Restaurant Nights! * All of the money stays at Olson! * No time commitment! * 100% Tax Deductible!
Plus there’s a raffle! For every $50 donated, you will be entered into a raffle for a $100 Target Gift Card and additional drawings for gift cards to local businesses.
Now through November 27 (Giving Tuesday), please click here to make a donation online. Checks can be sent to the main office, payable to Olson PTO. Please include "Big Give" in the memo line. All questions can be sent to pjolsonptofundraiser@gmail.com.
Annual Book Fair
Olson's book fair is coming up on November 15. The book fair will be all day from 8 AM - 8 PM in the Olson gym. This year we are doing just one sale day, on the 15th. The online fair will be running from Nov 8 - 28.
We are also in need of a lot of volunteers for setup on Nov 12, student preview day Nov 14 and then the sale day and take down on Nov 15. Can you help? Sign up here
We are also in need of a lot of volunteers for setup on Nov 12, student preview day Nov 14 and then the sale day and take down on Nov 15. Can you help? Sign up here
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
