Hello Ogden Families!

Family bingo last weekend was fun for everyone. Thank you to everyone who participated and especially to Andreea Alm and Stacy Davis for organizing such a fun event.

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. The D102 Mission, Vision, Core Values and the strategic areas of focus created by the Board of Education and District administration are used to form the foundation of the Strategic Plan.

It is so important for the district to have as much feedback as possible when planning the future for our schools and students.

To fill out the survey, please click HERE.

To apply to be one of the stakeholders involved in the strategic planning process, please click HERE.

Our superintendent Dr. Covino is looking for approximately 60-80 parents, community members and D102 Staff (teachers, paraprofessionals, support services, B&G, etc.) to comprise this committee. The application will close on Monday, April 1.  

Lastly, we have two important photo deadlines quickly approaching... Please send in any yearbook photos as well as 6th grade slideshow photos. Both are DUE THIS FRIDAY! See below for more info.

Leah Burkiewicz & Sarah Barus

Ogden PTC Presidents

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 and possibly the yearbook.

Using this DROPBOX LINK, please submit photos for consideration according to these specific 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!

DEADLINE is tomorrow Friday, March 15th, so don't delay and submit today!

Join your fellow dads at the Stadium Club TONIGHT, Thursday, March 14 starting at 7:30 p.m. Food will be available to purchase from the menu along with a cash bar.

15% of the proceeds will be donated to the Ogden PTC.

Questions? Contact Kristen Reichel.

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 tomorrow, Friday, March 15th, so please adjust your lunches accordingly. Kindergarten and 1st grade will each receive 1/2 of a bagel.

**If you would like a gluten-free bagel for your child, please contact Kelly Marco or Dawn Gormely

District 102's Annual Race to the Finish 5K and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk

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! 

Thank you to our confirmed Cart Sponsor, Environment Mechanical Services, and Beverage Sponsor, Boston Beer Company, for their generous support of the 2024 Ogden Open!

Contact event chairs, Loren Carpenter or Colleen Furey with any questions.

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.

The kids are learning their lines, and the play is really coming together. We are in need of parent volunteers! To help out with practices, please sign up HERE.

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 next meeting for the Tuesday practice group (Costumes/Makeup & Scenes 2, 3.5, assembly, 5, 8, 9 and 9.5) is canceled due to the Ogden Spring Concert on Tues, March 19.

Due to the cancellation, the Tuesday practice group is welcome to join the Thursday, March 21 practice.

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:

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. 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!



• Using this DROPBOX LINK, 6th Grade slidehow photos due Friday, March 15.
• Final service project at Feed My Starving Children:

Fri, March 15th, 7:00 to 9:00pm (TWO SPOTS LEFT!)

Sign up your 6th grader to participate by clicking HERE!



• Team ropes course: Friday, April 12 (Ms. Shamet’s & Mrs. Yochem’s classes) and Friday, April 19 (Mrs. Schroeder’s & Mrs. Mosher’s classes).
• Be sure to turn in the hard copy of your child's Team Ropes Course field trip form due Wed, March 20, and pay the fee by clicking HERE.
• 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 14, 18, 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