O'Dea Owl Families, 

We had a fun week with Boosterthon Prizes (Dunk Tank, Mr. Joyal on the Roof, and Teachers for the Day). Thanks again for all your support of O’Dea. We had a great Movie Night, and special thanks to all who attended!

I’m looking forward to Halloween next week!  Hands down one of the best weeks to work at an elementary school: candy, costumes, music, and parades! 

Alex 

Important Announcements and Updates 

Jr. Choir – There will NOT be Jr Choir on Tuesday Oct 29 and no O’Dea Originals on Thursday Oct 31 

It's Not Too Late to Sign-Up for Odyssey of the Mind! We are still looking for a few more students to fill K-2nd and 3-5th Odyssey of the Mind Teams. If your child loves to participate in creative problem-solving challenges, OM might be a perfect fit! We are also looking for adults to help coach/co-coach teams once a week after school starting in late November. Please reach out to Jennifer Metcalf, Art Teacher and OM Coordinator, to express interest or for more information at jmetcalf@psdschools.org. 

10/31 Halloween Parade: 3pm!!! Watch for classroom party updates from your classroom teacher. Parents are invited for pictures in the gym as the parade goes through! 

11/6 Kinard Information Night @ O’Dea 6:00-7:00 in the O’Dea Library 

11/7 Rollerland 5-8 PM 

11/11 No School – Teacher Professional Development Day 

11/15 Principal Coffee Talk @ 8:15 – Come discuss O’Dea’s current events, ask questions about O’Dea’s operations, or bring anything on your mind to discuss with Dr. Martin and Mr. Joyal.  You are welcome to bring students, and they can play games or read in the library during our talk.   

11/18 School Accountability Meeting: Meet with Dr. Martin and Mr. Joyal to discuss the state of O’Dea. We will be discussing building progress budget/staffing forecasts for the 25/26 school year.  Join us with this link!  Please cut and paste the link into your browser.  https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MDY3OTNiZGItOTU3Mi00NzhmLWE3ZTAtNjMzOTA4NDhkYWI5%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%220d6d846c-eadd-4b6c-b03e-f15cd4b7e9cf%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22810d4002-9c45-45e5-ad04-523566f27d52%22%7d

O’Dea Food Drive November 13 to 17th Help O’Dea Families through the holidays. Click here for more information.  We will be collecting the following items to support with Thanksgiving Break. 

Check Out PTA Newsletter for important updates!

Have a great weekend!

Alex