Olympia West

Kindergarten had a special Polar Express day this week! Students worked on tasks all week to earn punches for their ticket. They enjoyed a special Polar Express day with hot chocolate and bells!

Please look at the pictures of our lost and found items. We have multiple coats and sweatshirts we would love to have find their way back home. Email meagan.lindsey@olympia.org to claim your student's items.

Today, an amazing group of Community Claus volunteers came together to deliver gifts to families right here in our neighborhood. From warm smiles to joyful surprises, every stop reminded us that the true spirit of the season is showing up for one another. Thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped spread cheer!

All Olympia Schools will not be in session today (Friday, Dec. 12) due to dangerous / unsafe road conditions /dangerous temperatures and wind chills.

We will be using a remote learning day today - please look for information from your child’s teacher (elementary) and plan on logging into online instruction today. We will mirror a typical day in school with regards to the schedule for the day.

These kindergarten students earned a special reward for going above and beyond and turning in TWO reading logs in November. :) Thank you Avanti's for donating these reading prizes!

Kindergarten used popsicle sticks and Play-Doh to complete a STEM challenge to build a shelf for an elf!

National Honor Society is hosting a Grinchmas Drop and Dash Event on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1-3 pm in the Olympia Middle School Gym. Parents can dash off to do some shopping while the kids have a blast with crafts, games, face paint and bouncy houses. We also will watch the new Grinch movie and have a snack. $5 per child, ages kindergarten and up. All proceeds will benefit the Olympia Angel Tree project. Email Mrs. Hapgood to rsvp: amanda.hapgood@olympia.org.

Join us tonight, Monday, November 17th, as we honor our 8th Graders and celebrate our Future Lady Spartans! We’ll be announcing our Future Lady Spartans and hosting fun on-court activities between the 7th and 8th grade games, with the announcement of our 8th graders and their game to follow. Come out, show your support, and help us celebrate the bright future of Lady Spartan basketball!

Students at West got right to work in art class and have already been creating some amazing and imaginative artworks!

We are at Olympia High School until 1:00 with fresh food items, nonperishable items and clothing. Please come see us - all free for anyone in the District!

PreK and Kindergarten teachers participated in professional learning today on developmentally appropriate play. They are actively assessing their practice and thinking about different ways to engage students in developmentally appropriate ways. It was a great morning!

We would like to remind our families that we have a District non-profit, the Spartan Promise Council, that exists to remove barriers for students. This non-profit is funded by individual community members and generous church donations. If your Olympia child needs food, clothing, or some other type of assistance, please reach out to our Student Support Specialist, Cari Roop (cari.roop@olympia.org). While there are food pantries in our communities, we also have a Spartan Market on the OHMS campus. The QR code on the flyer allows you to make a request. We hope that these services can help support our students during these challenging times.

Did you recently receive an email from Skyward notifying you that the quarter 1 report card has been posted? To view and/or download your child's report card, sign into Skyward Family Access (browser or mobile app) and open the "Portfolio" tile. You will then complete an electronic signature in order to view the report card. You can view that process in the attached video.

Skyward Login: https://skyward.iscorp.com/OlympiaCUSD16ILSkySTS/

NHS Annual Halloween Fest is Sunday, Oct. 26 from 1-3 pm The annual National Honor Society Halloween Fest is this Sunday, from 1-3 pm at the high school. Wristband for the event costs $5 per child. All proceeds benefit Angel Tree and Toys for Tots. Come join the fun: bouncy houses, face paint, crafts, games, a haunted house and a petting zoo!

Kindergarten had a fun filled pumpkin day!

Thank you to the Olympia Principals that take care of our students, staff, and buildings each day. Happy Principal Appreciation Month!

The Children’s Discovery Museum visited Olympia West yesterday to host an exciting STEM Day! Students became young inventors as they designed and built their own cars using a set of materials and parameters. They tested their creations, analyzed the results, and made adjustments to improve how far their cars could travel. It was an incredible day filled with creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning—an engaging experience for every student!