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Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, December 10th - Interims Sent Home
Monday, December 16th - Winter Program
Wednesday, December 18th - Choir Club Performance
December 23rd through January 3rd - Winter Break for Students
Thursday, January 9th - K-2 Science Fair
Friday, January 10th - 3-5 Science Fair
Thursday, January 23rd - Olds Spelling Bee
Growing and Glowing at Olds!
This week, our growing and glowing spotlight is on two of our student groups. This Saturday, our Girls on the Run group ran a 5K at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. There were lots of smiles while showing off their perseverance and commitment by running their 5K in some cold conditions! We are all so proud of them! We also want to spotlight our Recycling Club that was formed this year. This week they received a letter from the Wake County Solid Waste Division recognizing them for their hard work and received official lapel pins. Thank you to the staff who spend their time supporting our students in these efforts. Keep growing and glowing! We love seeing you all shine!
Winter Performance for K-2
Ms. Sheffield has sent the following information out to K-2 parents. Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade families, our Winter Program is coming up! This is the 2nd year for the winter program, and K, 1st and 2nd will be participating. All K-2nd families are invited to attend. The performance will be on Monday, December 16th, at 1:30 pm in the gym. It will last about 30 minutes and include many songs about winter-related themes and holidays. There is no specific dress code, but students may wear holiday-themed colors (green, red, silver, blue, white, and gold). If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sheffield.
Choir Club Performance
Students in our Choir Club have a performance on Wednesday, December 18th at 6 pm. All are welcome to attend. Parents of students in the choir club have received more detailed information. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Sheffield.
Change in WCPSS Calendar for Students
On Dec. 3, the School Board approved changing Friday, Jan. 3 to an unprotected teacher work day for all traditional calendar schools and a non-instructional day for students. Review the updated calendar. Students will now return to school from Winter break on Monday, Jan. 6th.
Holiday Giving Tree
As the festive holiday season approaches, it is a wonderful time to embrace the spirit of giving and togetherness within our community. Every year, our school puts together the Giving Tree to support our fellow families during this special time of the year.
Here is how you can help:
- Use the following link or the QR code below to sign up: Giving Tree
- Choose your recipient.
- Shop for the child with the sizes listed. Try to provide two essential gifts and one fun gift.
- Bring your wrapped gifts to the school office labeled with the number of your recipient on every gift by Friday, December 13.
PTA Updates
We Want To Hear From You!
Please complete this brief survey by December 20 to guide the Olds PTA Board in future planning! We also welcome you to attend the PTA General Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6PM in the Media Center.
Follow Us On Social Media
To keep you updated on exciting events, important announcements, and ways to get involved in our school community, we invite you to follow our PTA on social media!
Find us on:
- Facebook: Old’s Elementary PTA
- Instagram: @oldselementarypta
By following us, you'll stay in the loop about upcoming activities, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our students and teachers. We love sharing photos from events, helpful resources, and community news that benefits our families.
Yearbook Pictures
Send any school event photos you may have to oldsptayearbook@gmail.com! Include the event name and grade level, if applicable, in the subject line. We'd love to collect your photos from back to school, Walk & Roll to School, Fall Festival, field trips, etc. Continue to send them to this address throughout the school year. Thank you!
PTA Calendar
Click here to access this year’s PTA calendar of events!
Spirit Rock
Interested in reserving the spirit rock? Click here!
Please continue to visit our website at www.wcpss.net/oldses. As always, please reach out to the main office should you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Dr. Kristen McCollum
Your Proud Principal
