Happy Friday, Ogden Families!

We hope everyone enjoyed their nice long weekend. We want to thank Betsy Shea and the OPEN committee for bringing in an amazing speaker, Connie Martin, to give a fascinating presentation to celebrate Black History month. The students had a lot of amazing things to say about what they learned!

What's coming up next:

• There is still another week left to show support for your teachers with the Share the Love event.
• See below for more updates on the Renew 102 referendum and school board candidates. Remember, the April 1st election is over spring break!
• No school next Friday, 2/28 (another long weekend!).
• Don't forget to submit your yearbook photos by 3/10 here and order your yearbook here.

Have a great weekend!

Marissa Claxon and Jenna Tassoni

Ogden PTC Co-Presidents

D102 School Board Candidate Forums

The following information about the referendum and school board candidates is provided for informational purposes only. Its inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by the Ogden PTC.

As some of you may be aware, there is a very important election ahead that will be held Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. This will be during the D102 spring break, so if you have plans to travel, please register for early or absentee voting. There are some important items that will be on the ballot that will greatly impact all D102 school.

This includes:

• Renew D102 (5 Quick Facts HERE)

School Board Candidates

• Joanna Lago
• Erik Toman
• Jordan Beach
• Shannon Rischow
• Brian Grogan

For more information on the school board members, The League of Women Voters® of the La Grange Area sponsored a Candidate Forum for School District 102. Candidates made a brief presentation on their backgrounds, qualifications, and interest in running for office. The forum was held virtually and published on The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area’s Facebook page and in the Illinois Voter Guide after the forum concludes.

Key Dates for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election can be found HERE.

We hope that everyone will take this opportunity to get out and vote!

Leprechaun Packs

Ogden’s Student Council will be hosting a Spirit Day on Monday, March 17th to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, as well as the end of the St. Baldrick’s fundraising.

Again this year, Student Council is selling Leprechaun Packs with items that can be worn on our Spirit Day. This will help fundraise for St. Baldrick's to support pediatric cancer research. Leprechaun Pack orders are due by Friday, February 28.

Click HERE for more information and to purchase a Leprechaun Pack.

Green Bagel Day

The PTC is excited to announce Green Bagel Day in celebration of St. Patrick's Day!

This fun Ogden tradition (fully funded by the PTC!) provides buttered green bagels to all students and staff. Bagels will be distributed during the lunch periods on Monday, March 17th, so please adjust lunch plans accordingly.

We will need parent volunteers to help prep and distribute the bagels. A Sign Up Genius will go live on Monday, March 3 at 12pm for volunteers!

**If your child has any food allergies, we'd love to work with you to accommodate a substitute. Please email Lauren Enright or call/text her at 312-925-4029 for options!**

Author Visit and Signed Book Sale

Ogden PTC is excited to welcome author and professional oral storyteller Srividhya Venkat to Ogden school to meet with our 4th graders on Wednesday, March 5.

A signed copy (bookplate) of Venkat's biographical picture book called Seeker of Truth (along with an older title Girls on Wheels) is available to all Ogden families for purchase! Seeker of Truth tells the inspiring story of Kailash Satyarthi, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 along with Malala Yousafzai for his fight against child labor and other injustices in India.

Please help us support Anderson's Bookshop-sponsored author visits by purchasing a copy today!

Questions? Please contact Erin Klunk or Samantha Sordyl.

Variety Show Recap

A huge thank you to all our amazing act leads, choreographers, backstage helpers, organizers, parents and of course kids! We truly recognize and appreciate all of the time and effort you put into helping prepare for and execute the Deep Sea Dazzle! The show had over 240 amazing kids! 

Thanks to Ryan Miller for filming the show. It has been posted to the districts private YouTube page and you can view that here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9cfx7ddjgM

We'd love your input as we think about future shows and schedules. Please take a minute to complete this Variety Show survey.

Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Friends and Neighbors

The OPEN Committee is proud to once again host an event with Carolyn Wahlskog, Director of Operations and Programming at Youth Outlook, an organization that celebrates, empowers, advocates for, and provides services to meet the ever-evolving needs of LGBTQ+ youth. Please click HERE for more information.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation, inquire about accessibility or for any other questions, please contact Brooke Fosburg.

Sign Up HERE.

February Is Black History Month!

To celebrate Black History Month, the front display case at Ogden will feature Black Inventors and their inventions, which you can learn about here.

Share the Love

The PTC is delighted to announce the Share the Love event for the 4th year in a row!

To view classroom and specials teacher wish lists with items for their classrooms, click HERE. Let's show Ogden some LOVE during the month of February!

Yearbook Photo Submission Deadline March 10!

The yearbook committee relies on parent photo submissions to create the yearbook for you! We especially need photos from the following activities to make this year's yearbook special:

• Winter Classroom Parties
• CPCFRO games
• Camp Ogden
• Candids from school events (esp kinder, 1st, 3rd, and 6th)
• Art Enrichment
• Science Center
• Spirit Week
• Any other Ogden events!

Upload your photos to the Image Share site. Be sure to tag the grade and event in your submission. Click HERE for instructions to upload photos.

Photo submission deadline is March 10!!

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Yearbooks are $17.50 and sales go through May 31.



Note you must order a yearbook through the Jostens website by clicking HERE to ensure you get a yearbook. We may have a limited number available for late requests, but there is no guarantee!

Questions? Contact Rachel Arndt

5th/6th Grade Drama Club 2025!

Upcoming Dates...

Interest Meeting

Today, Friday, Feb. 21

Lunchtime in the Library

Auditions

Wednesday, Feb. 26

2:30 p.m. in Music Room

The play will take place for school classmates on Thursday, April 24 during the school day and for parents and the community on Friday, April 25, in the evening.

Click HERE for more information about Drama Club.

Please let Nichole Veihman know if you have any questions.

Upcoming 6th Grade Events

Quick Checklist:

• 6th Grade Pool Party, Sun, March 2, 6-8 pm, more info HERE
• Passport to Park, Thurs, May 8, Park Junior High
• Service project during school on Fri, April 11
• Save the Date! ...Bowling social Fri, May 2
• Submit photos for the 6th grade slideshow: OGDEN PHOTO LINK. Click HERE for more information about the slideshow.
• To order a PJH T-shirt for your 6th grader, click HERE.
• To sponsor 6th grade events, click HERE.
• To donate to support 6th grade events through CheddarUp, click HERE.

The following information about the referendum and school board candidates is provided for informational purposes only. Its inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by the Ogden PTC.

A group of parents is getting together in support of the referendum. If you would like more info on this, please stop by Hop District on Monday, February 24 at 7pm.

For any questions email info@voteyesd102.org or go to the website www.voteyesd102.org.

To sign up to help spread the word during a canvassing event, click HERE.

Run for 102: Race to the Finish

Early bird registration is now open for District 102's 10th annual Race to the Finish 5K and 1-Mile Run/Walk!

This year's event is taking place at Cossitt Avenue School on Saturday, April 12, 2025. Both runs will kick off at 8:00 am.

Don’t miss out on early bird pricing now through March 5th! $25-5K, $20-1 Mile Fun Run + 10% off for families of 3 or more (use promo code FAMILY10). Register at runfor102.org.

COSSITT SCHOOL CLOTHING SALE

Exciting news! Cossitt Elementary’s consignment sale is on Saturday, March 8, from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Explore over 20,000 high-quality items for infants to size 16, including fall/winter clothes, coats, shoes, sports gear, and books.

Get involved by selling or donating your gently-used children’s clothing. It’s a great way to declutter and give your items a new life! Plus, you can volunteer to help out and shop for amazing deals. Don’t miss the HALF PRICE bargains from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.

Your participation supports our school and promotes sustainability by keeping textiles out of landfills. Join us in making a difference!

For details and involvement opportunities, click HERE.

Salt Creek Classic Checkers & Chess Tournament

Don't let this checkmate opportunity slip through your fingers—join us for our first ever Salt Creek Classic Checkers & Chess Tournament on March 8th at the Community Park District in La Grange Park!

We're rolling out the welcome mat for participants of all ages to engage in a unique event that sharpens your strategic skills. Remember, the clock is ticking—register by March 1st to secure your spot in this fun-filled, brain-bending showdown, as spaces are limited and sure to fill up faster than a pawn can promote!

RoboThink Chicagoland

RoboThink Chicagoland is excited to announce 2 school-break camps AND 2 new class series to really dig into robotics skills! These programs are all held at First United Methodist Church (right across from Cossitt Elementary).  

REGISTER HERE: Events | RoboThink Chicagoland