Hello Ogden Families!

We hope everyone is getting in the holiday spirit. This week the Ogden chorus, 2nd grade, 4th grade and 6th grade students all performed in the winter concert. Everyone did great! Thank you so much to Mrs. LeGare for orchestrating another wonderful concert.

The District 102 Family Giving Tree is collecting grocery gift cards for families in our district in need this holiday season. You can support families in our district by dropping off grocery gift cards in the Ogden office until Wednesday, Dec. 20th.

Cub Scout Pack 39 wants everyone to know that they are so incredibly grateful for the fantastic response to the Toy Drive for the Children's Center of Cicero and Berwyn! To quote Ms. O, “you are going to need a sleigh!” They are delivering about 200 toys for distribution as soon as this weekend!!

Leah Burkiewicz & Sarah Barus 

Ogden PTC Presidents

Crossing Guards Needed at Ogden

The Village of La Grange Park is hiring school crossing guards! If you are looking for a rewarding part-time job or know someone who is, please click here to this link to sign up for more information.

Questions? Please email Madelyn Dow.

Bacci Pizza's Fun Lunch will be on Thurs, Dec 21. Deadline to order is TODAY at noon! To order, click HERE.

If you still need to create an account to order, click HERE - School password: oas424.

See all Fun Lunch dates HERE. Questions? Contact Kelly Marco.

Deadline Tomorrow: Sign Up for the Variety Show!

The 2024 Variety Show will be held at Park Junior High on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m.

Registration closes tomorrow!

To register, click here. Deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 15.

One parent from each act needs to fill out the act registration form, but every child participating will need a parent to fill out the permission form.

Questions? Contact Erin McPartlin or Nichole Veihman. Can't wait to see all the unique talents!

CPCFRO is an athletics program within District 102 that introduces volleyball and basketball to 5th and 6th graders. In Fall 2023, boys played volleyball and girls played basketball. In Winter 2024, boys will be playing basketball and girls will be playing volleyball.

Games will begin by the last week in January. The goal of the program is to introduce the basic skills of each sport, get children excited about playing, and allow for the inclusion of all kids in our district. All the teams within CPCFRO are coached by parent volunteers, and the games are refereed by IHSA referees. While we keep score during the game, we do not keep track of wins/losses... the focus is strictly instructional and for the kids to HAVE FUN! Each team will play 6-7 games and receive a team shirt. The cost to participate is $40/player.

To register your child by Friday, Dec. 22, click here. Don't delay! This registration is for Winter 2024 only!

Chicago Wolves Game

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 at 3PM

Wolves vs. Manitoba Moose

Join Ogden Avenue families and friends for an afternoon of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game. Everyone will receive a free Chicago Wolves hat and will be seated together.

Register by Jan. 17 by clicking here or using the QR code below!

Learn more by clicking on the flyer here.

Questions? Contact Kelly Walker.

 La Grange Park Santa Parade & Mobile Food Drive

Santa is making an early visit to La Grange Park! Mark your calendars for our Santa Parade and Mobile Food Drive this Sunday, December 17 at 5:00 p.m. This festive parade will travel throughout the Village and collect donations for local food pantries along the way. For more information, click here.

Questions? Contact Madelyn Dow.

Rainbows Program Registration

To all Ogden School Families:

I am pleased to announce the continuation of the “Rainbows Program” again this year at Ogden School. Rainbows is a weekly support group, led by trained facilitators for children who have experienced a loss as a result of their parents’ separation or divorce, or the death of a close loved one. The Rainbows program consists of 12 sessions that meet during the school lunch/recess hour. This year we will begin our weekly sessions in January and they will wrap up in April. If you are interested in having your child participate in the Rainbows Program, please complete this Google Form by Tuesday, December 19. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Katie Oplawski-Sedlacek

Rainbows Coordinator

Ogden Beanies for the Holidays

Snag a beanie for the Panther on your list this holiday season. Great for adults or kids (see sizing in details) for $20. Easy pick up just in time to fill your stocking. Order today by clicking HERE!

Questions? Contact Annie Davidson or Danielle Lombardo.

Ogden Specials Teachers & Support Staff Gift Collection

Holiday gifts are being organized by Ogden families from all Ogden students for the specials teachers and support staff to thank them for all their wonderful efforts!

The gifts will be from all Ogden students regardless of contribution towards the group gift. Specials teachers include PE, Art, Music, Spanish, and Library.

Support staff will include custodians, health office staff, IT specialist, instructional coach, social worker, administrative assistants, resource teachers, and other school specialists.

If you are interested in contributing, please Venmo Jennifer Maresso @Jennifer-Maresso or drop off donations at 434 N. Waiola Ave by Monday December 18th.

Thank you for your support and have a great winter break!

Question? Contact Jennifer Maresso.

Holiday Cards!

Did you know that all orders on the Minted website are 20% off and will generate a 15% donation to the Ogden PTC? Perfect for holiday cards and gifts! Please use the PROMO CODE: FUNDRAISEOGDEN at checkout to receive the discount and school donation! We appreciate your support!

Cheri's Caring Closet Donations and Volunteer Opportunity

Cheri's Caring Closet is prepping for the winter season and is in need of donations. With every donation, you are helping a student or family in need within District 102. The donation bin is located at Congress Park, 9311 Shields Ave., Brookfield.

Cheri's Caring Closet is also looking for volunteers, ages 5 and up, to assist with sorting donated clothes.

This is a great way to give back to the community during the season of giving. More information and sign-up can be found by clicking here.

Gift Cards Needed for Family Giving Tree

Help out D102 families! Thank you for supporting the Family Giving Tree. At this time, we are in need of local grocery store gift cards of any denomination from stores like Aldi, Walmart, Marianos and Jewel. These gift cards will help support families in need buying groceries this holiday season. Please drop off gift cards in the Ogden main office by Wednesday, Dec. 20. Questions? Please contact Vanessa Deaton. Phone: 708-215-6028.

New from Green Team

Ogden's Green Team is collecting many different items for recycling: 

• Personal Care–all brands, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc. 
• Oral Care–Old toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes, floss and mouthwash containers
• Broken holiday lights
• Lonely and holey socks

Please make sure the containers are as empty as possible and the socks are clean.

Wrap with Purpose 

Join the movement towards a greener planet with these eco-friendly gift wrapping ideas:

1. Recyclable Wrapping Paper:

• Choose simple paper or paper made from recycled materials.
• Look for FSC-certified or soy-based ink options.

2. Reusable Gift Wrap:

• Invest in reusable cloth gift wraps or furoshiki.
• Reduce waste and give twice the gift.

3. Natural Elements:

• Use twine, dried flowers, or leaves for a rustic touch.
• Celebrate the beauty of nature.

Click HERE for even more information from Go Green La Grange.

Green Team would like to wish the Ogden community happy holidays and an amazing new year!!!

Go Green!!!

Playground Committee Survey

The Ogden PTC has assembled a playground committee to plan and implement play space improvements, and we need your input! Both short and long-term projects are being considered for the next 2-3 years. To learn more, see our flyer.

Please take a moment to fill out the survey here.

"My favorite Christmas memory: waking up early on Christmas morning and reading books with my brothers. We weren’t allowed to wake our parents 'until the sun comes up,' so we would read books with flashlights to pass the time."

--Mrs. Metzen, 1st grade teacher

"My family lived in the Netherlands when I was in Second Grade. Sinterklaas (the Dutch Santa) came to my house and talked to me and my older brother. I was excited and terrified."

--Mrs. LeGare, music teacher

Boogie and Brushes Ball

The annual Boogie and Brushes Ball is scheduled for Friday, January 19th from 6-9pm in the MPR and gym of Ogden Ave School.

Enjoy a night of painting, dancing, prizes and more! Link for tickets coming soon.

**This event has has been historically identified as Ogden's Father/Daughter event. It is our goal to create an inclusive environment for our children and welcome all caregivers to participate with their children.**

If you would like to be part of this special event or have any questions, please contact Jen Kairuz to join the committee. The vendors are already booked so the fun part of planning is all that's left to do!

Boys' Night Out

Please save the date for January 26th for a fun night out. Mom/special person and their sons will be invited to join in some fun at Ogden Elementary school gym. More details to come.

Questions? Contact Jenna Tassoni.

Once the chaos of the holiday season is behind us, it'll be time to reset and focus on YOU!

Join us on Saturday, January 27 at 9:30 a.m. in the Ogden Gym for Ogden's workout fundraiser!

This 60-minute bodyweight bootcamp will be led by fitness instructor Kelly Amshoff. The class is designed to accommodate all fitness levels and anyone over the age of 15 is welcome to join us to support Ogden's PTC ($30 donation). Participants will need to bring a mat and water bottle. Hope you can join us to sweat for a good cause!

To register, click here.

Questions? Contact Lauren Williams. 

December Book Recommendations

This year, the OPEN Committee is selecting five books per month from notable book awards to donate to our school’s Library Resource Center (LRC) in collaboration with our school librarians. Below are this month’s selections, which you can also read about clicking here. Be sure to tell your children to check them out in the library this month!

To register or learn more, click here.

To register or learn more, click here.