Dear Olympic View families and friends,
The staff and I are so excited to kick off the 2024-25 school year! We look forward to an exciting year of learning and fun! Please be sure you are following the school blog so you are getting up to date information. Be sure to attend packet pickup on Tuesday, July 22 in order to get all of the important paperwork that will need to be returned to your child’s teacher. Enjoy a snow cone as well!
Be sure to read all information below.
At Olympic View, we follow a placement process that maximizes both positive academic and social experiences within the classroom. It is our commitment to place all children in an optimized learning environment where they will thrive and reach their fullest potential. Our goal is to create equitable and balanced classrooms environments that ensures the success of all students. The assignment of students to classes is a collective effort made by teachers and school administration. Decisions for class placement are student-based using the following criteria: gender ratio, range of academic levels, language proficiency, past interactions, teacher’s knowledge, and special needs of students. Due to the delicate nature of creating equitable classes, we will not make any classroom adjustments at this time.
If your child is placed in a combination class, please read THIS DOCUMENT
We are a Leader in Me school! To learn more, CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE for the PARENT/STUDENT Handbook. Be sure to read the information
It is important to read through this handbook. Especially regarding safety issues as well as dress code
Wednesday, July 23 – First Day of School – Minimum Day Join OPTC in the auditorium at 8:30 am for a meet and greet with coffee and donuts!
- TK/Kinder – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Orientation: Parents are welcome to stay the first 30 minutes of the school day). You should have received an email from your child’s teacher.
- 1st – 6th – 8:15 am – 1:15 pm
Thursday, July 24
- TK/Kinder – 8:15 – 1:00 pm
- 1st – 6th – 8:15 am – 2:45 pm
Friday, July 25
- TK/Kinder – 8:15 – 1:00 pm
- 1st – 6th – 8:15 am – 1:15 pm
Monday, July 28 – Thursday Aug. 1
- TK/Kinder – 8:15 am – 1:00 pm
- 1st – 6th – 8:15 am – 2:45 pm
Friday, Aug. 1
- TK/Kinder – 8:15 am – 1:00 pm
- 1st – 6th – 8:15 am – 1:15 pm
TK and K will be on a modified day schedule for the first eight days of the school year.
If you are registered for preschool, your child’s teacher will be reaching out soon. You will not need to pick up a packet on Tuesday. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out.
MORNING PROCEDURES:
Students in grades 1st through 6th need to be lined up on the blacktop no later that 8:15 am each day. TK and Kinder students will line up outside their classrooms for the first two weeks of school. Students who arrive after 8:15 will be marked tardy. Students are expected to be lined up on the blacktop at 8:15 am (TK and Kinder, in front of your classrooms).
Gates open to students at 7:30 am and supervision is available on campus.
Free breakfast is served everyday starting at 7:50 am
Lunch is also free
PARENTS:
Parents are welcome on campus before school, and are invited to stay for morning message. We ask that you stand behind all of the classes (near the tetherball courts during morning message). After the first day of school, we ask that you do not walk your child to their classroom. Parents must exit campus through the front office immediately after morning message.
Arrival/Dismissal:
During arrival, Students and parents enter through the main gate, or back gate near the church. Students should not be dropped off at school earlier that 7:30 am. Parents, please do not park in the staff parking, or any spots labeled. Also, do no leave your car parked in the yellow or red zones.
Students are marked tardy if they are not on their classroom line by 8:15 am.
During dismissal, students will exit the main gate or back gate. Please follow the following procedures:
TK/K will be picked up at the TK and kinder gate. A guardian must pick up student, or inform the teacher who has permission to pick up. Siblings are NOT permitted to pick up TK or Kinder, unless 16 or older with permission from principal.
1st – 3rd – Pick up in the North loop (by marquee)
4th – 6th – Pick up in South bus loop. If you have siblings in both upper and lower, go to the North Loop.
Please obey traffic laws in and around the school.
Traffic is a challenge in our small parking lot. S. Greensview is a busy street. PLEASE SLOW DOWN. Do not use your cell phone while driving in and around the parking lot. The first week of school is always very busy. Please remind your child what lot you will be picking up in.
As a reminder…Please DO NOT park in any red marked areas. These are fire lanes and must be kept clear. Thank you.
Please do not park in marked parking spots.
Drive slowly in and around the school.
Do you have time after school to help with pick up? CLICK HERE
Remind your child to be on the look out for your car.
Do not leave your car unattended in the drop off and pick up zones.
Pull all the way forward in the drop off and pick up zone.
Do not make U-Turns in front of the school.
Cell Phone and Smart Watch Policy
If your child will be bringing a cell phone, or wearing a smart watch, you MUST fill out THIS FORM. Please be sure to go over this with your child so they are clear about the policy. This policy is for the safety of all students and staff.
Our school is equipped with 12 outdoor cameras that provide a 360 degree view.
You will be happy to know that if you completed all the steps last year to volunteer on campus, you will not have to complete again! The only thing you will need to do is review the volunteer power point. You will also need to make sure your ID is scanned into our system. Those of you that would like to volunteer for the first time this year, stay tuned for more information.
There will be no volunteers allowed on campus until Monday, Aug. 11. For those who want to volunteer for the first time, check next weeks blog for all the information.
One of the ways you can support your child and our school is to nominate yourself to be on our School Site Council. We are in need of 4 parent representatives. We meet once a month, on a Wednesday, from 4-5:30 pm. SSC helps make decisions on school safety, and how to spend our funds. We would love to have you!
To nominate yourself, you can fill out THIS FORM, or you can receive a hard copy that is in your back to school packet by Friday, Aug. 1 Please consider being part of this leadership team.
Attendance will be closely monitored. School starts at 8:15 am, and students are expected to be lined up on the blacktop to start the day.
TRUANCY – 3 or more UNEXCUSED absences/tardies
CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM – includes ALL absences (once a child misses 18 days of school, they are chronically absent)
Be sure to attend to receive all your back to school paperwork. Please fill out any required documents and return to your child’s teacher.
Childcare will be provided on these evenings for children 12 and up. Students are welcome to attend back to school night with their parent/guardian.
Please consult the school calendar before arranging family trips, Dr./Dentist appointments, etc.
Olympic View Elementary-A Leader in Me School 