Fred A. Olds Weekly Update: May 11th
24-25 Olds ES Family Campus Guide or https://bit.ly/OLDSFAMILY
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, May 13th - Kindergarten Orientation
Friday, May 16th - Spring Fling and Art Show
Thursday, June 5th - Picnic in the Park / PTA meeting
Thursday, June 12th - 5th Grade promotion Ceremony
Friday, June 13th - Field Day / Last Day of School
WCPSS Parent Survey
We are at 55% completion, getting closer to our 80% participation goal on the WCPSS Panorama Parent Survey. Please help us reach it by completing it before it closes on May 16th. This information is critical in knowing how to best serve our community.
Survey Link: surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family
Survey Information: Please be sure to select “Olds Elementary School” as the school when you begin the Survey. The Survey should only take about seven minutes to complete and must be completed in one sitting. After pressing the “Submit” button, you should see a “Thank You” screen.
Yearbooks Available for Purchase
Now's the time to purchase your child's yearbook! You can refer to the flier sent home in Tuesday folders or go to https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016052151643383 to purchase. Please consider donating a yearbook when you purchase one for your child.
Lost and Found Pictures
Parents, please review these pictures to see most of the current items in the lost and found. There are a large number of items included, please make sure you retrieve your items as soon as possible.
Pictures can be found at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e_5EJdUvJeXUD-vnggPcWK2SOKcIY5Cx/view?usp=sharing
Kindergarten Orientation
If you have a rising Kindergarten student, please join us on Tuesday, May 13th at 9 am for Kindergarten Orientation! An email was sent to those families who have already enrolled. If you have a rising Kindergartener or know someone who does, please make sure they are enrolled for the 2025-2026 school year.
PTA Updates
Spring Fling Art Show
The upcoming Spring Fling Art Showcase is a chance for students to shine through creativity! All 2D and 3D artwork will be accepted by Ms. Johnston from May 5–14. Each submission must include the artist’s name, class, and title of the piece. Artwork will be proudly displayed on May 16 at 6:00 PM on the Olds Auditorium Stage, and can be taken home at the end of the event.
Parents, please encourage your budding artists to participate—this is a wonderful opportunity for students to express themselves and share their talents with the school community!
Please address any questions to Katie Johnson kebishop212@gmail.com or Brittany Hodorowicz Brittany2578@gmail.com.
Additional Note For Parents
We’ve had an issue after school with students pulling down the sculptures in the butterfly garden. Please help us keep our school grounds in beautiful condition by monitoring your child closely. If your child is picked up by a caretaker, please share this information with them as well. Thank you!
Book Giveaway
Heads up: Olds will be collecting books for a free summer book giveaway again this year at the end of May. There will be collection boxes at school the week before the event. We accept picture books through YA novels (no board books or workbooks). Contact Amy Weinberg (amy.weinbergnc@gmail.com) with questions or to arrange an early book drop off.
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.
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
