Fred A. Olds Weekly Update: May 18th
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Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, May 21st - Chorus Concert at 6:30 pm
Monday, May 26th - Memorial Day - No School
June 3rd-5th - EOG Testing
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
Growing and Glowing at Olds!
There are consistently things to celebrate at Olds but this week we are celebrating our parents who have supported our school by completing the Panorama Parent/Family Survey. We are in the top 10% of all WCPSS schools based on a higher percentage of family responses. Because of the help from parents and guardians in our school community, we are yet again growing and glowing! Thank you for all you do!
End of Grade Testing Schedule
Parents of students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, please review the End of Grade (EOG) testing schedule below. Attendance on these dates is very important.
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Tuesday, June 3 |
Wednesday, June 4 |
Thursday, June 5 |
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3rd ELA |
3rd Math |
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4th Math |
4th ELA |
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5th ELA |
5th Science |
5th Math |
Some helpful tips to make sure students are prepared for their EOG tests include:
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Students have a nutritious breakfast,
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Students are in the school building by 8:15 am,
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Ensure students go to sleep early and are well rested,
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Students have some positive encouragement and are reminded to try their best and take their time.
Thank you for helping all students be successful!
Transitioning to Infinite Campus from PowerSchool
Next school year WCPSS will transition from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as the School Information System. This will not have many effects for parents at this time but more information will be forthcoming in the coming weeks and months.
Yearbook Update
The yearbook has been sent to the printers! If you forgot to order one, you can contact this year's coordinator, Amy Weinberg, at oldsptayearbook@gmail.com to claim an extra yearbook if one is available.
PTA Updates
Picnic In The Park & General PTA Meeting
Join us for Picnic In The Park and a brief general PTA meeting, June 5th at 6:00PM @ Isabella Cannon Park. BYO picnic.
Join The PTA!
The PTA still needs to fill a few key positions for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. This is a great way to get involved, meet people, and give back to Olds!
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Wolf Walk-A-Thon Event Planning- Help make our fall no-fuss fundraiser and school-wide event on the school's track a success
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Howl at the Moon Silent Auction/Raffle- We need a chair/co-chair to help organize our spring fundraising mission as well as a team of people who can help solicit donations from community members.
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Advocacy Chair- If you are passionate about public education (aren't we all??) and want to help the PTA advocate for students and teachers, please reach out. This is a PTA Board position.
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School Store Manager and Team – We need someone to keep our merch organized, updated in our online store, and ready for school events, as well as people to help set it out and sell!
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Audit Team- Do you have a knowledge of Quickbooks/ accounting? Shadow our current audit lead next year and learn the ropes!
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Centennial Committee Chair- Did you know Olds turns 100 years old in 2027? In preparation for our celebration, we need someone to help be our PTA point of contact to work alongside the school to help plan!
If you are interested in any of these roles, please reach out to OldsVolunteers@gmail.com. If you’d like to get involved but none of these seem like the perfect fit, reach out anyway! We will find a way to put you to work.
Books are Magic
Book donations continue through Tuesday for this year's Books are Magic free summer book fair. Donation bins will be in front of the school and at carpool on Monday and Tuesday this week. We can use all books except board books and workbooks. You can also sign up to volunteer with the book fair here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949AFA92EA2FE3-56930134-free
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
