Hello Ogden Families!

Storyteller Chris Fascione visited Ogden last week to share his program "Bringing Literature to Life!" with our 1st and 2nd grade students. Thanks to 2nd grade teacher Mrs. Wieczorek for planning the visit. The PTC is proud to support these activities and enhancements!

Ogden's 2nd grade teacher Ms. O shared the following account:

"The kids LOVED his mime skills. They were all trying to imitate him even hours later! His different voices for the characters were so captivating! He told folktales from different countries: he acted out the many characters all while telling the stories from memory. Kids don’t often see 'storytelling' in that fashion. It’s usually through a book being read, so his one-man show was really exciting to watch. He was one of the funniest people I’ve seen in all my years; he was basically a stand up comedian!"

We hope to welcome Chris Fascione back for many years to come.

Last weekend, Ogden 6th Graders wrapped up their service projects at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg.

Thank you to Rebecca Ramana, the 6th Grade Committee, and our parent volunteers for making this happen.

Please take a few minutes to fill out the D102 strategic planning survey. The Strategic Plan is a framework through which the district establishes priorities and identifies specific ways that it will invest in students, staff, facilities and the community.

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 3rd 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.

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.

6th Grade Slideshow

Attention 6th Grade parents:

We are looking for photos of Ogden 6th graders throughout the years!

On the last day of school, Ogden will have a special breakfast and slideshow for our graduating 6th graders.

We are looking for specific pictures for this slideshow.

Please submit photos according to these guidelines:

• Current 6th grade Ogden students only
• From kindergarten age through now
• Groups of 6th graders from school events
• No family or siblings in pictures
• Photos with Ogden teachers and staff are a bonus!

Photos can be submitted one of two ways:

1. Email photos directly to Nathan Coutinho (nathan.coutinho@mac.com).
2. Submit photos using this GOOGLE LINK.

DEADLINE EXTENDED! SUBMIT BY SUNDAY, MARCH 31st!

Don't delay, submit today!

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.

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! 

March Donation Drive for Pillars/Constance Morris House

This March in honor of Women's History Month, the Ogden OPEN committee is hosting a donation drive for the Pillars Community Health Constance Morris House, a local domestic violence shelter where survivors can find refuge as they flee abusive relationships.

To donate, please see the list of items needed and consider donating anytime during the month of March. Donation bins are located inside the main door, Door 1, at Ogden. Any gift cards can be left in the office.

For more info or questions, please contact Betsy Shea or Roderick Drew.

Our Thursday practice group (Stage Crew & Scenes 1, 3, 6, 6.5 & 10) meets today from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. in the Music Room.

The Tuesday practice group is also welcome to join today.

Ahead of this afternoon's practice, all student directors are invited to meet in the library for lunch today to discuss their scenes.

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.

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:

TODAY - 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. 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.

Save the Date for Thursday, April 18!

The school will be open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 for Ogden's Spring Open House. Parents and their children are invited to tour classrooms and view student projects. Stay to enjoy some ice cream compliments of Andy's Frozen Custard, stroll through the Art Enrichment Student Art Gallery, and visit the Anderson's Bookstore Book Fair!

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.



The 6th Graders pictured here were the last group to complete their Feed My Starving Children service project.

Last weekend alone, our 6th graders packed 223 boxes containing 48,168 meals, which will feed 132 children for one year. Way to go 6th graders! Thank you for your service to this important organization.

• Using this DROPBOX LINK, 6th Grade slideshow photos are now due Sunday, March 31 (extended deadline). You can also email photos to Nathan Coutinho (nathan.coutinho@mac.com).

• 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.

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.

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:

March 21

April 3, 4, 8, 11th (last day)

Questions? Email Mrs. Pasieka.

We have you covered for your upcoming breaks!

Spring Break Camp is back this year, with more fun, more games, and an in-house field trip! Dates run 3/25-3/28, there are full and half day options available.

While you're at it, don't forget to register for Summer Camp! Space is limited; don't miss out on the summer fun. www.communityparkdistrict.org