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Hi Everyone!
Happy Boosterthon week! The Panther Glow Run is tomorrow during the school day, and there is still time to register and raise money to support Ogden School and our students. If you haven't registered your student yet, click HERE to get started. NOTE - all students will be participating, regardless of whether they register and/or raise funds.
We hope you are all as excited as we are to watch our talented Ogden Panthers perform at the Ogden Variety Show this Saturday, February 10th, at 1:00 p.m. at Park Junior High School. It is guaranteed to be a great time!
Please fill out the 5 Essentials survey for Ogden. It takes less than 2 minutes, we promise! Click HERE to take the survey.
Leah Burkiewicz & Sarah Barus
Ogden PTC Presidents
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Thank You to Our 2023/24 Annual Sponsors! | |
Happening Around Ogden ... | |
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Rebecca Ramana. | |
Panther Glow Run Fundraiser- Tomorrow! | |
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Panther Glow Run is an Ogden fundraiser where students run laps in the gym on Friday, February 9 during the day to raise funds to support our school.
Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning. There is no pressure to give, but we invite you to help our school by registering your student(s) and sharing with friends and family.
Register on MYBOOSTER.COM!
Panther Glow Run event day is tomorrow, Friday, February 9.
To learn more and watch a video about the fundraiser, click here.
Questions? Email ogdenptcfundraising@gmail.com.
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Share the Love
Let’s show Ogden teachers some love this Valentine season!
Teachers have created wishlists with items at various price points that they hope to incorporate in their classes with students. The lists may include books, games, equipment, educational tools, and incentives.
All wishlist items are hand picked by Ogden teachers to support and benefit our students. The items can be shipped directly to the teacher, or if you would prefer your child to bring the gift to the class on their own, you are welcome to do so.
Please consider showing your child’s teacher(s) some LOVE this February! If you discover a wishlist isn't present in the spreadsheet, please reach out directly to that teacher to inquire how you can support them.
Questions? Contact Jess Hamari or Cara Ross
Xoxo
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4th-6th Grade Night Out
We are in need of someone to head up the 4th-6th grade night out in April. This is a new event so the ideas are endless! We had a great event/dance for K-3rd grade in the fall and would like to do the same for the older kids. Please reach out to Jen Kairuz if you would be interested in joining forces with a few parents to spearhead this event!
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Additional Ogden Fun Lunches-
Volunteers Needed!
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We are excited to announce we have added MORE dates to The Ogden Fun Lunch! There will now be two lunches per month.
See the updated schedule below. And click here to view the updated flyer.
Schedule:
Today 2/8 - CPK (newly added)
2/29 - Potbelly Toasted Subs & More
3/7 - Sarpino's (newly added)
3/21 - Panera
4/11 - Buona -Pasta Menu (newly added)
4/25 - Billy Bricks
5/9 - Culver's (newly added)
5/30 - California Pizza Kitchen
Registration is up and running - ready to accept meal choice orders.
If you still need to create an account to order, click HERE - School password: oas424
We have also added additional volunteer spots - please click here to sign up to volunteer.
Questions? Contact Dawn Gormely or Kelly Marco.
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5th/6th Grade Drama Club News | |
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Variety Show Concessions Volunteers
We need a few drama club members to sell refreshments at intermission at the Variety Show on Saturday, February 10 to raise money for Drama Club.
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If your child is available to sell refreshments, please sign up here.
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If you would like to donate refreshments, please sign up here.
Questions? Contact Samantha Sordyl or Nichole Veihman.
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The Ogden Variety Show Is This Saturday! | |
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The Variety Show is this Saturday, February 10 at 1:00 pm at Park Jr. High!
This is a free school event, but cash donations are being accepted to offset our costs. Doors open at 12:30 pm and seats are first come first served.
We don't know the exact timing yet, but we expect the show to be over around 3:00 pm.
Concessions will be sold before the show and at intermission; please bring cash. The money raised from concessions will go to the 5th/6th grade Drama Club. Please donate snacks and drinks for the show HERE.
Over 300 Ogden students are in the show and have been working hard for weeks. We know you will show the love by cheering loudly and being supportive of all the different acts!
See you Saturday!
Erin McPartlin, Nichole Veihman, Kit Joyce, Jessica Beirich, and Jen Kairuz
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Wow! Trivia night is almost sold out!
If you are still interested in getting a team of 10 together to show off that useless knowledge and fantastic group themes/costumes, please register at the link below.
The event is capped at 30 teams. Only the team captain should register and pay on behalf of the team.
Questions? Contact:
Gaelen Orbon 708-712-6363
Sara Franko 773-706-2389
Jen Kairuz 630-544-4751
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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 February's selections, which you can also read about by clicking here. | |
Curriculum Enhancement Committee
The PTC’s newly formed Curriculum Enhancement Committee (“CEC”) is looking for 4 volunteers to serve on the committee for 2024-2025.
The goal of the CEC is to provide resources and support to the Ogden administration and teachers by assisting in the planning and implementation of activities complementary to the D102 curriculum. Based on input from teachers and administration, the CEC will research and gather information on supplemental educational opportunities including cost, activity details, dates available, and similar data. For approved activities, the CEC would work with Ogden teachers and staff to assist in any further planning and implementation as requested.
If you are interested in serving on this committee or would like to learn more, please reach out to Rachel Arndt or Sarah Barus.
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6th Grade Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendars!
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Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser: Super Bowl Squares are SOLD OUT! Click HERE to see the spreadsheet. Randomized numbers to come. Contact Melissa Ammirati with questions.
- Service project at Feed My Starving Children on the following dates:
Sat, February 17, 11:30am to 1:15pm *Additional time just added*
Sat, February 17, 4:30 to 6:15pm
Fri, March 15th, 7:00 to 9:00pm
Sign up your 6th grader to participate by clicking HERE!
- Team ropes course: Friday, April 12 and Friday, April 19
- Spring bowling party: Friday night, May 17
- Wednesday morning, June 5 (last day of school), 6th grade breakfast/slideshow/clap out
6th Grade T-Shirts
All 6th grade students will be presented with a Park Junior High shirt on the last day of school. Please fill out the T-shirt size survey HERE.
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Help Wanted!
Are you disappointed you don't have any more holiday gifts to wrap? We've got great news!
The Ogden Library has many new curriculum novels that need to be covered/wrapped.
Please email Julie Pitelka if you'd like to help.
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Recycle with the Green Team
Ogden's Green Team is still collecting personal care items, oral care items, and lonely and holey socks for recycling. Bring your recycling to the bin in the school entry or the library.
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Happening Around D102 ... | |
CALLING ALL STUDENT SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS, AND
INVENTORS!
STEM EXPO 2024 is coming soon
Saturday, March 2nd, 2024
On March 2nd, STEM EXPO will showcase the talents of District 102 students in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and creative Making. STEM EXPO provides an egg-cellent opportunity for students from kindergarten–6th grade to explore a science topic of their choice. We encourage you to use your creative and inventive skills to create a project at home and share what you learned with other students, families, and teachers at EXPO. Projects range in complexity from simple observations to full experiments, inventions or technology projects.
Who: All students grades K–6
When: Saturday, March 2, 2024 9:00 am–Noon
Set-up is Friday, March 1 4:00–5:30 pm
Where: Forest Road School Gym
901 N Forest Road, LaGrange Park
For more information, link to our STEM EXPO website
Are you ready to start? Registration is OPEN, Register Here
All participants will receive a participation certificate and this year’s STEM EXPO T-shirt. Register on or before Feb 17th to be guaranteed your T-shirt size. Exhibits will not be judged; students/teams will be assigned a 1/2 hour time period when they will be required to be at their table to answer questions and explain their project to an EXPO Official.
Do you have questions? Call the Science Center 708-215-6405 or email Mrs. Hohl, hohlvi@dist102.k12.il.us or Mrs. V, vaiciuliske@dist102.k12.il.us.
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Park Junior High Tutors 2024 | |
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The Park Tutor Program is an after-school program where Park Students tutor and mentor elementary students. They are meeting today!
Mondays and Thursdays
3:30 to 4:10 p.m.
Park Junior High LRC
Meet in front of the Main Office of
Park Junior High School...
then go to the LRC.
Tutoring Session Dates:
February 8, 12, 15, 22, 26, 29
March 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21
April 3, 4, 8, 11th (last day)
Questions? Email Mrs. Pasieka.
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District 102's Annual Race to the Finish 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk
Save the Date....Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 8 AM.... for District 102's annual Race to the Finish 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk taking place at Cossitt Avenue School. Early bird registration opens Thursday, February 15th. Discounted rates for families and district staff. Don’t miss out on all the fun! Like us on Facebook...Run for 102!
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Congress Park Comedy Night | |
Join us for a night of laughter and fun while supporting one of our District 102 schools on Sat, Feb. 10, 7 p.m.! Don’t forget to invite your friends, neighbors and family! Tickets $25 before 1/15, after 1/15 $30. Bring your own drinks and snacks! | |
Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad
Thurs, February 22
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
La Grange Historical Society
444 S. La Grange Road
Join Connie Martin at the La Grange Area Historical Society as she tells the stories passed down from her great-grandmother of how her family survived the antebellum period through trials and tribulations, and how they used quilts that contained hidden codes and secret messages to assist abolitionists–white and black–to guide enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad to Canada. Register HERE.
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Become A Volunteer English Tutor through TEACH
Make a difference! Tutor English and help with citizenship test preparation for adult learners.
The program is looking for District 102 parents to tutor other parents in the district who are looking to practice English. Training is free. Volunteers do not need to be bilingual and no experience is required.
For more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact Malorie Farrington or visit www.teachempowers.org.
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Nerf Wars
It’s school vs. school in our next session of Nerf Warz on February 19th!
Put on your school spirit wear, grab a few friends and battle in our Nerf Battleground to see which school comes out on top. We’ll bring the obstacles, barriers, foam darts, eye protection and fun.
Participants – bring a dart gun, some friends, and your school pride.
4:00-5:00pm (ages 5-8)
5:00-6:00pm (ages 8-12)
Register at www.communityparkdistrict.org
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Register for La Grange Park Little League | |
501 W. Ogden Ave.
La Grange, IL 60525
708-482-2480
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