We had a big week with Core Fair, Bike to School, Zoo (5th Grade), Musical, PTA, and more!  I want to send a heartfelt thank you to our entire community for coming together for Core Fair, Musical, and Bike to School Day this past week.  Your partnership is what makes our school a remarkable place and allows us to fulfill our mission to Inspire, Nurture, Teach, and Learn each and every day!

Thanks to PTA and all of our parent volunteers who helped us organize and run all of our events this past week.  We could not have done it without you!!!!!

Field Day is coming up on Thursday, May 21st. We would love for parents to join us for the fun at Field Day and a picnic on the front lawn!!  All parents are invited to attend. Parents can also sign up to help with the field day stations at the link below!  K-1st will be in the field from 9:30-10:30 am, 2nd-3rd from 10:45-12:15 pm, and 4th-5th from 1:45pm-3:30 pm.  School Picnic Times K-11:50, 1st-12:00, 2nd-12:20, 3rd-12:30, 4th-12:50, and 5th 1:00.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49ABAA2FA5FB6-64003599-field

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!

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

End of Year Items

Lost and Found will be held until Field Day - please pick up any items, as we will donate the rest :)

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.

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

A Note From O’Dea PTA

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

AND - REMEMBER: If you plan to volunteer in the school, please, please register with the PSD volunteer registration website. Thank you, families, for being such an important part of our community. We couldn’t do this without you!

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! )