Last Family Weekly Update of the year!  We had a wonderful Field Day this week, the weather cooperated, and all the students loved the activities.  Special thanks to all the volunteers and parents who joined us yesterday!  

We are excited for our 5th Grade Graduation on Wednesday - congratulations to all of our owls leaving the nest!!!!!!  See this link for important details on the graduation celebration!

As we conclude the year, I just want to say thanks for helping make O’Dea a phenomenal school.  What makes us special is how close parents, staff, and students are.  We have a remarkable school that has been built through our partnerships with you.  Thanks for always supporting us and helping make our school better.  Happy Summer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Important Announcements

2026-27 Classroom Assignments will be sent home with students on the last day of school.  

Summer Reading and Adventure Logs - We encourage all students to fill their summer with adventure and the joy of reading!  Students who complete the log and return it in August will be invited to an extra recess and ice cream party!  Logs will come home with students, and here is a digital link!

Staffing News - Patrice Sutton (3rd Grade) and Penny Alexander (Technology) will be retiring this year.  We will be hiring a new 3rd Grade Teacher, and Mrs. Megan Straney (current Librarian) will take over Mrs. Alexander’s role next year!

Kindergarten News - We are excited to welcome new owls to the nest! If you have not registered your kindergarten student, please contact Rene in the front office as soon as you can.  Early registrations help us plan for supporting our new owls.  Please see this important Kindergarten Welcome Letter for details on starting the year!

If your child has medication in the Health Office, please pick up before 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This is a half-day.  Unclaimed medication must be destroyed by state law. Medication cannot be sent home with the child; a parent must pick up.  Si su hijo tiene medicamentos en la enfermería, por favor recójalos antes de las 11:00 a. m. Del miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026. Ese día es de jornada reducida.  Según la ley estatal, los medicamentos no reclamados deben ser destruidos. Los medicamentos no pueden enviarse a casa con el niño; un padre o tutor debe recogerlos personalmente.

A Note From O’Dea PTA

We have several NEW Parent Teacher Association PTA board members for the 2026-2027 school year!  Thanks to these parents for volunteering their time to help make O’Dea an amazing school!  PTA plays an essential role in helping maintain and grow all the wonderful parts of O’Dea! If you are interested in learning more about the O'Dea PTA and how you can get involved, join the Remind PTA Account 

• Andrea Henke - President 
• Melissa Rivera - Vice President
• Stephanie Gates - Treasurer (Megan Bierwirth Co-Treasurer)
• Susan Taylor - Secretary

Looking for O'Dea gear!?  The O'Dea Gear store is open and can be purchased here: https://odeaelementaryschool.givebacks.com/shop 

Do you have a GREAT idea that you’d like to bring to O’Dea? PTA-sponsored COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MINI GRANTS! The PTA has created a Google Form that community members can use to request funding for these projects and to create opportunities to bring our O'Dea community together. Feeling passionate about an idea you're excited to execute? Use this form to present your idea! (All ideas are welcome! Want hot chocolate for a star-gazing night? Whistles and maps for a hike? Prizes for a competition? Supplies for a beautification project? Let's hear it! )