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Happy November, Ogden Families!
We hope you all had a great time trick-or-treating last night, and that all the kids enjoyed their Halloween class celebrations. We want to give a special thank you to Laura Testa and Meghan Gage for putting together a fantastic K-3 event last Friday! Also, thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this a successful event!
Here are a few upcoming reminders:
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Don't forget to set your clocks back Sunday for the end of Daylight Saving Time. (We wish we could say enjoy an extra hour of sleep but we all have young kids!)
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No school Monday and Tuesday next week for Parent Teacher Conferences and Election Day! See HERE for instructions on how to schedule conferences. And Please VOTE!
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Our next PTC meeting is Wednesday, November 6th at 7pm in the LRC. All are welcome to attend in person or via zoom. Here is the zoom link (Meeting ID:889 0222 8537, Passcode: 1VmYfi)
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The Spirit Wear Store is open now until 11/29 and you can shop HERE for items already in stock.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Marissa Claxon and Jenna Tassoni
Ogden PTC Co-Presidents
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OPEN Banned Book Discussion
We will host a Banned Book Club meeting for parents and caregivers on Monday, November 18. Our book selection will be Blubber by Judy Bloom.
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November is Native American Heritage Month!
November is Native American Heritage Month, honoring the histories, cultures, stories, and contributions of Native Americans. This month, the Ogden display case will celebrate Native American historical figures as well as works of fiction and non-fiction designed to educate students about this important part of American history. [this is being installed on 11/1 so we can insert photo of display case for next week's post]
President Biden recently made an historic apology for the treatment of Indigenous children forced into boarding schools at the hands of the federal government for 150 years. Read HERE for this story.
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Picture Retake Day
By now you should have received your school picture proofs. If your student was absent on picture day or if you are not happy with the proofs, picture retake day is scheduled for Friday 11/15. Please click HERE to sign up.
The deadline to sign-up for retakes is Wednesday 11/13.
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Ogden Day at the Wolves Game
Join Ogden Avenue families and friends on Sunday, November 17 for a day of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game. Everyone will receive a free Chicago Wolves hat and will be seated together in the same section. Our school name will also be on the LED boards during the game.
See the FLYER for more information and purchase your tickets HERE.
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Flying High Pizza FUNdraiser
Ogden Avenue School PTC is hosting a Flying High Pizza FUNdraiser on Friday, November 22nd!
Students in grades K-4 are invited to sign-up. This is a drop-off event.
Students are expected to adhere to both Flying High and Ogden behavior policies/expectations. Parents will be contacted for early pick-up if students do not comply.
See the attached FLYER for more information regarding specific times and cost.
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New Spirit Wear!
2024-2025 Ogden Spirit Wear – Hoodies are Back!
Come and check out the new spirit wear store and select your favorite panther design in the color and size of your choice. Youth and Adult sizes available in sweatshirts, sweatpants and tees. The store will remain open through Black Friday 11/29 with orders for pick up at Ogden the week of December 16. Shop now by clicking HERE!
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DONATIONS NEEDED FOR THE 2024 RED SLED RAFFLE!
The Red Sled is the longest-running Ogden PTC fundraiser and is celebrating its 45th year!
Proceeds from the annual raffle benefit the PTC, which provides financial support for special events, academic supplies, equipment, scholarships, and much more!
Donated items will be used as our raffle prizes. Some past donations have included: electronics, sports tickets, American Girl Dolls, scooters, gift certificates (restaurants, theaters, stores), as well as sports, fitness, and photography packages, etc.
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If you don’t have an item, monetary contributions are great too and supplement donations by area businesses and Ogden families. We'll work to put together amazing prize baskets for this year!
Please consider supporting this amazing Ogden fundraiser by making an item or monetary donation to the Red Sled Raffle on or before November 10th.
If you have questions or want to donate, email Tanya Findlay.
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Red Sleds and 2024 Snowflake Add-Ons Available for Purchase
Be part of Ogden's longest-running fundraiser by purchasing a red sled to display on your front porch! This year, you have the option to purchase a blank sled, a sled with the word JOY, or a sled with your last initial in one of 3 font options.
Want to jazz up your new sled or the sled you already own? Buy a signature 6" handmade snowflake decoration to hang on your sled this year and keep as a keepsake ornament for your tree for years to come.
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Sled sales will stay open until November 9 and will be available for pick-up in early December. Ornament sales will stay open as long as quantities last.
Thank you for supporting the Ogden PTC!
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Gingerbread House Workshop
A family-favorite Ogden tradition is BACK!
Participants will decorate a gingerbread house with all supplies and a candy buffet at Ogden! Leave the details and clean up to us at this festive holiday family event!
Be on the lookout for sign ups starting Friday, November 8th to secure your gingerbread house! There are a limited number of spots and gingerbread houses. Don't miss out!
Questions? Contact Lauren Vaupell or Katie Countino.
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Boy Scout Troop 39 Annual Wreath Fundraiser
Please consider supporting Boy Scout Troop 39 with a purchase from our annual Wreath Fundraiser. With every order, our Scouts will receive a portion of that purchase to help fund their summer outings, camping, and high adventures. Orders are expected to be delivered to La Grange the week before Thanksgiving.
The deadline to order is November 4, 2024.
To order, click HERE.
We thank you for your support!
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Come Join Scouts!
Ogden Cub Scouts Pack 39 meets at Ogden Room 117 right after school!!
Join us on Thursday 11/14 to make Raingutter Regatta Boats to race in our Pack Meeting Saturday 11/16!!
Cub Scouts is open to both boys and girls K - 5th Grade.
Activities include annual favorites such as Pinewood Derby, camping; indoor and outdoor activities! Scouts learn to work together and help our community!
We invite parents to our Den Meetings and the whole family to our Pack Events.
11/13 Den Meeting (for Scouts*): Ogden 3:15 - 4:15
11/16 Pack Meeting (for full family): All Saints Episcopal Church of Western 3-5
*A parent or responsible adult is asked to attend with their K or 1st grade Scout.
Please reach out to Matt Cafarelli with any questions as your Scout can join anytime!!
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Marla's Lunch
The deadline for ordering the next Marla’s Lunch is NEXT Thursday, 11/14, at noon*. Don't delay so your student can enjoy a fun lunch on 11/21.
To register for Marla's Lunch, click HERE.
NEW ACCOUNTS - password is oas424.
Questions? Contact Melissa Huitink or Andreea Alm.
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6th Grade Yearbook Cover Contest
We're looking for a 6th grade student's artwork that can be showcased on the covers of the 2024-2025 Ogden Avenue School yearbook. The theme is "We’ve Got Grit" and MUST include the Ogden tagline "Work Hard. Be Kind."
Contest Deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 6. Please see the FLYER.
Questions? Contact the Ogden Avenue School YEARBOOK COMMITTEE.
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Guess Who?
6th Grader Pictures Needed for "Guess Who?" Section of Yearbook!
Please share one picture (preferably a color picture) of your child as a baby, as a young child, or as an Ogden student engaged in a favorite activity to be used in the "Guess Who?" section of the yearbook.
Please submit using the following instructions by November 22, 2024.
You may upload your child(ren)’s photo(s) one of two ways:
*note Images must be in JPG, TIFF, HEIC, or PNG format.
*Required: Tag your Picture (we need to know information on your 6th grader)
- Include: First Name, Last Name, Grade, and Description
- In Description field, input "Guess Who"
*Accept Terms & Conditions and click “Upload Photos” to submit
Questions? Email the Ogden Yearbook Committee.
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501 W. Ogden Ave.
La Grange, IL 60525
708-482-2480
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