Upcoming Highlights
School Supply Kits for 2018-19 School Year
Looking to get a head-start and take the stress out of back-to-school shopping? Not sure exactly what school supplies your teacher requested? Want to save time and gas? Order online by May 31st and take the stress out of shopping for school supplies! Kits ordered online by May 31st are delivered to the school in August, straight to your child's classroom. Click the link below!
A small portion ($2) of each school supply kit goes to the PTO to help make improvements at our school
Olson Splash - Thank you!!
Thank you to everyone who participated in Olson SPLASH this year - our biggest event yet. It wouldn't have been possible without all of our volunteers, attendees and kids! We raised a total of $7,809 thanks to your generous donations. These funds will go towards events and PTO sponsored activities for the 18-19 school year.
Native Plant Dane Program
Olson Elementary is looking to rejuvinate our butterfly/pollinator gardens that are in front of the school. The purpose of this garden is to teach students about native plants and pollinators/butterflies. We'd like to invite you to donate plants in our name (Olson Elementary) through the Plant Dane Native Plant Program. It’s easy, just visit http://www.ripple-effects.com/Order/Donate and select “(Olson Elementary)” and select the number of plants you’d like to donate. Plants cost $2.25/each and must be ordered in multiples of 4. Thanks for helping to make our garden a reality! The labor for the garden will be provided by Boy Scout Troop 104.
Olson Elementary está buscando rejuvenecer nuestros jardines de mariposas / polinizadores que están al frente de nuestra escuela. El propósito de este jardín es enseñar a los estudiantes sobre plantas nativas y polinizadores / mariposas. Nos gustaría invitarlo a donar plantas a nuestro nombre (Olson Elementary) a través del Plant Dane Native Plant Program . Es fácil, solo visite http://www.ripple-effects.com/Order/Donate y seleccione “(Olson Elementary)” y seleccione la cantidad de plantas que le gustaría donar. Las plantas cuestan $ 2.25 / cada una y se deben pedir en múltiplos de 4. ¡Gracias por ayudar a que nuestro jardín sea una realidad! El trabajo para el jardín será provisto por la Tropa #104 de los Niños escuchas (Boy Scout).
Olson Elementary está buscando rejuvenecer nuestros jardines de mariposas / polinizadores que están al frente de nuestra escuela. El propósito de este jardín es enseñar a los estudiantes sobre plantas nativas y polinizadores / mariposas. Nos gustaría invitarlo a donar plantas a nuestro nombre (Olson Elementary) a través del Plant Dane Native Plant Program . Es fácil, solo visite http://www.ripple-effects.com/Order/Donate y seleccione “(Olson Elementary)” y seleccione la cantidad de plantas que le gustaría donar. Las plantas cuestan $ 2.25 / cada una y se deben pedir en múltiplos de 4. ¡Gracias por ayudar a que nuestro jardín sea una realidad! El trabajo para el jardín será provisto por la Tropa #104 de los Niños escuchas (Boy Scout).
Club Swimmy (registration closed)
Registration for Session 3 of Club Swimmy is underway! Choose from Fitness Fun for grades K-2, taught by Ms. Noel, or Cooking Basics for grades 3-5, taught by Mr. Lemin! Class starts April 19 and class size is limited so register now!
Registration forms (English | Spanish) are due by Friday, March 16.
Registration forms (English | Spanish) are due by Friday, March 16.
Otterwear
Otterly Pawsome Otterwear is back! Looking to outfit your favorite Otter with some Spiritwear this holiday season? Click on the link below to shop and submit an order! Questions? Please contact Rita Balice
https://olsonelementarypto.itemorder.com/sale
https://olsonelementarypto.itemorder.com/sale
Support Olson's 10th Anniversary Mural
Help the School raise money for Olson's 10th anniversary mural! This will include artwork and poetry from all of our students. Our school is using Reap Food Group to raise funds for this Mural through a holiday fundraiser. This fundraiser also benefits small WI farms and businesses. REAP’s fundraiser features a variety of high-quality, locally- and sustainably- produced items. These items are great for your personal use or to share with others as reasonably priced gifts and 30-40% of all sale proceeds go directly towards the 10th anniversary Mural.
Order forms sent home through your child's backpack mail are due by November 6th. Items can be picked up at school the week of December 4th.
Check out these videos from DAMA (Dane Arts Mural Arts). They are working with us on our Mural.
Order forms sent home through your child's backpack mail are due by November 6th. Items can be picked up at school the week of December 4th.
Check out these videos from DAMA (Dane Arts Mural Arts). They are working with us on our Mural.
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
Like to do crafts with your child’s classroom? We are looking for parent volunteers from each classroom to help coordinate a display with the kids pictures for Olson Splash. Contact Sandy for more information at sandyjoudrey@realtyexecutives.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. Email Michelle McGrath at pjolsonptovpvolunteer@gmail.com
Like to do crafts with your child’s classroom? We are looking for parent volunteers from each classroom to help coordinate a display with the kids pictures for Olson Splash. Contact Sandy for more information at sandyjoudrey@realtyexecutives.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. Email Michelle McGrath at pjolsonptovpvolunteer@gmail.com
