April 4, 2024

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Hello Ogden Families!


Welcome back from Spring Break! Believe it or not, this school year is almost over, which means it is nearly time to start filling PTC board and committee chair positions for the 2024-2025 school year.


Please be on the lookout for communication from the PTC regarding open positions, signup details and more. We always appreciate how eager Ogden parents are to volunteer with the PTC, and we look forward to seeing continued enthusiasm for the next school year.


There is still time to fill out the Strategic Plan survey. Please click HERE to complete by Friday, April 5.


Leah Burkiewicz & Sarah Barus

Ogden PTC Presidents

Important Dates


Quick Links



Thank You to Our 2023/24 Annual Sponsors!

Gold Sponsors



Silver 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.

Ogden Running Club 2024


Get your kids up and running with the Ogden Running Club, sponsored by the PTC!


Encourage your child to develop healthy habits and have fun at the same time.


The Running Club will meet on Wednesdays, April 10th through May 8th, from 2:30 to 3:15 PM on the blacktop.


Register your student for Ogden Running Club by clicking HERE, and also at the link below.


Parent volunteers are needed and welcome to keep this club safe and fun.To be a parent volunteer, please sign up HERE.


New this year: we will be offering Ogden Running Club T-shirts for purchase via Cheddar Up. To purchase a T-shirt, click HERE.


Questions? Please contact Monica Pawasarat.

To Register/ Volunteer Click Here

PSCC/Let's Make It Rain and Create Some Change!!!


Let's make it rain and create some change!! The PSCC will be collecting monetary donations that will be used to create on-the-go laundry packages for BEDS Plus.


Beginning Monday, April 8th, every classroom will have a collection jar in their classroom and students can donate certain coins/bills on designated days. The schedule is as follows:



  • Monday, April 8th, Pennies
  • Wednesday, April 10, Nickels
  • Friday, April 12, Dimes
  • Monday, April 15, Quarters
  • Wednesday, April 17, Paper Bills
  • Thursday, April 18, (during spring open house) Open to ANY and ALL monetary donations
  • Friday, April 19, Celebrate the total!!!


Updates on totals will be shared via email, along with reminders about the event.


If you are interested in finding other ways you and your family can support BEDS Plus, please click HERE.


Questions? Contact Melissa Seidelmann.

OPEN Event: American Fiction Movie Discussion


Please join the OPEN Committee for our next discussion centered on the movie American Fiction, an Oscar-award winning satirical film that offers a thought-provoking exploration of race, representation and artistic complexity.


Wednesday, April 24

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Location TBD


American Fiction is available for streaming on MGM+, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Prime Video, Philo and Apple TV. This event is open to adults only. Snacks will be provided and beverages will be available for purchase.


Please RSVP HERE.


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.

Ogden Open

Registration & Sponsorship



Fore...There are only (5) foursomes and (27) non-golfer tickets available for the Ogden Open (May 18th)! Swing into action and register today, or purchase your non-golfer ticket to enjoy the post-round party. All registrations and sponsorship opportunities can be found by clicking HERE.


Weekly Spotlight: There are (13) Hole Sponsorship opportunities left! Feature your amazing teacher, block, company or small business with tee box signage. Thank you to our current hole sponsors:

Peterson & Associates Insurance Agency, Inc.

Ogden Families of Drexel Ave.

Katie Mac, Realtor I Designer

400 Block of N Edgewood (Curry, Furey, Kovacs, Mahrt, Robinson, Wanek Families).


All registrations and sponsorship opportunities can be found by clicking HERE.....

Thank you to our Premier Sponsors for their generous support of the 2024 Ogden Open:



  • Environment Mechanical Services, Golf Cart Sponsor
  • Barb Keller, D102 Retiree & Ogden Grandmother, Reception Sponsor
  • Boston Beer Company, Beverage Sponsor.


To learn more, contact event chairs Loren Carpenter or Colleen Furey with any questions.

5th/6th Grade Drama Club News

Today we will run through the whole show! Both Tuesday and Thursday practice groups should meet in the Music Room today at 3:15 p.m.


To help out with practices as a parent volunteer, please sign up HERE.


Questions? Contact Samantha Sordyl or Nichole Veihman.

Pizza FUNdraiser at Flying High


Back by popular demand! Please join us on Friday, April 12th from 7-10pm for an all Ogden Pizza FUNdraiser at Flying High gym!


The cost is $18/child for registration prior to April 10th, $22/child thereafter (walk-ins are welcome!)


See the flyer for more information and register in advance HERE.

Save the Date: Spring Open House

Spring Open House & Ice Cream Social


The school will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 for Ogden's Spring Open House & Ice Cream Social.


Parents and their children are invited to tour classrooms, stroll through the Art Enrichment Student Art Show and visit the Anderson's Bookstore Book Fair! 


Classrooms are open from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Stay to enjoy some ice cream compliments of Andy's Frozen Custard.

Student Art Show


During the Open House, be sure to stop by the first-floor MPR for the wonderful STUDENT ART SHOW! Stroll through a gallery of student artwork all created during Art Enrichment, a long-running Ogden program where parent volunteers visit classrooms to discuss an artist with students and then engage in an art project in the style of the artist. We are so proud of the students and all they have accomplished this year during Art Enrichment.


Book Fair Volunteers Needed


This spring during the Open House on Thursday, April 18, we are so excited to bring back Ogden's second in-person Anderson's Bookstore Book Fair of the 2023-24 school year. We need your help to make it a success.


Be on the lookout for a Sign-up Genius to volunteer for set- up/tear down and to help run the fair.


Questions? Contact Erin Klunk or Samantha Sordyl.

District 102's Annual Race to the Finish 5K and

1 mile Fun Run/Walk


Don’t miss out on all the fun! Join us at the 9th Annual Run for District 102 Race to the Finish!


Saturday, May 11

Cossitt Avenue Elementary School

115 W Cossitt Ave, La Grange


1 Mile starts promptly at 8:00am 

5K starts promptly at 9:00am


Early Bird registration is over, but don't fret! Discounts still abound for family registrations of 4 or more (FAMILY102), as well as staff discounts!


If your child wishes to participate in both the 1-mile fun run and 5K, we have a discount code for that too! For more event information and to see our sponsors like us on Facebook! 

Register Here

Order Your Ogden Yearbook


Yearbooks are $17.50 and sales go through May 31. Purchase your yearbook at the link below.


If you are unsure if you ordered a yearbook, search your email for a confirmation from "Jostens <donotreplyorderconfirmation1@jostens.com>" with the subject "Jostens Order Confirmation" followed by the order number.

Order Here

Ogden Fun Lunches

We are excited to have two Ogden fun lunches per month!


See the updated schedule below. And click here to view the updated flyer.


Schedule:


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. Remember, your order must be placed one week before the lunch date.


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



Questions? Contact Dawn Gormely or Kelly Marco.

For Your Information...

6th Grade Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendars!


  • Team ropes course: Friday, April 12 (Shamet & Yochem) and Friday, April 19 (Schroeder & Mosher).


  • 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.

Happening Around D102 ...

Park Junior High Tutors 2024


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:


April 4

April 8

April 11 (last day)


Questions? Email Mrs. Pasieka.

Become A Volunteer English Tutor through TEACH!


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.


Make a difference! Tutor English and help with citizenship test preparation for adult learners.


For more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact Malorie Farrington or visit www.teachempowers.org.

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