Olson Elementary

News and Announcements

"Character Counts Around the World" Reading Challenge

Olson's Reading Challenge will take you on a tour around the world.  Log your minutes, learn interesting facts about the countries and win prizes!  Please encourage your child to read each night and turn reading logs in on Friday mornings! Click here for more information.

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D-200 announces preschool programs and registration process

District 200 will begin accepting applications for its 2012-2013 preschool program this month.  In addition to the long-standing grant funded preschool program that is open to 3-5 year olds who qualify through a pre-screening process, two other program options will be available to interested parents.

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Sign up now for Parent University

Parents in District 200 and surrounding communities including Alden-Hebron, Harvard, Johnsburg and McHenry will have a unique opportunity on Sat., Feb. 25 to learn successful strategies for helping their children deal with the challenges confronting today’s youth.

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Lights! Camera! Auction! Fun!

Lights! Camera! AUCTION!  That again is the call from the District 200 Education Foundation for people to attend their 2012 fund raiser banquet.  The group annually provides funds in the way of mini-grants to teachers in the Woodstock school district to fund projects to benefit students.  The Foundation’s annual fund raiser will be held this year on Sat., Feb. 4 at D’Andrea Banquets in Crystal Lake. 

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D-200 announces kindergarten registration dates

Parents of children who will be entering kindergarten in District 200 next fall must register them for school on Feb. 6, 7 or 9.  Four informational meetings have been scheduled for those days to inform parents about the program options available for their children and to accept the required registration materials. 

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Readers invited to share love of books with D200 students

District 200 is looking for volunteers from the community to read to Pre-K through 8th grade students during its 21st annual Love to Read Week.  The purpose of the program, which is held every year to coincide with Valentine’s Day, is to show students the importance of reading as a lifelong skill by having adults share how they enjoy and use reading in their daily lives.

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2011 Candy Buy Back Program

Olson Elementary School was one of 55 schools that participated in the 2011 Candy Buy Back Program.  Over 4,000 pounds of candy was sent to U.S. troops during this year's buy back program.

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Birthday Treats - Let's Make Healthier Choices

Did you know students often consume up to 50% of their daily calories at school?  That is why we are partnering with the Clinton foundation and the American Heart Association's Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

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Calendars set for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 school years

The District 200 Board of Education has approved the calendars for the next two school years. The calendars mirror those of the previous two years in which students started class in mid-August and the first semester ended at Winter Break. 

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Be alert for symptoms of pertussis

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has reported an increasing number of cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in McHenry County.  A few cases have occurred in District 200 schools.

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February 1, 2012 (All day)

One Hour Late Start

February 4, 2012

D200 Education Foundation Groundhog Day Event

February 6, 2012

Kindergarten Registration Meeting

February 6, 2012

Kindergarten Registration Meeting

February 7, 2012

Kindergarten Registration Meeting

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