O'Dea Owl Families, 

We had a great week at O'Dea, the highlight being the K-2 Choir Concert last night!  Everyone at O'Dea is looking forward to next week!  The week before break is always a fun week where teachers focus on joy, connection, and celebrating the first half of the year!  We have the Spelling Bee on Thursday and the Talent Show on Friday!  Also, hot off the press - PSD will finish the air conditioning system at O’Dea so that 100% of the building has AC!!!!! Thanks to all the families that supported the PSD Mill/Levy this past November - your support ensures that all students at O'Dea have ideal learning conditions in August/September!

We are looking for some family help in a couple of different ways – want to help?  See below! 

1. This year marks the fifth annual Giving Tree program for O'Dea. The Giving Tree program assists families in need during this holiday season. Here at O'Dea we are a family that is always there for one another. The Giving Tree is the perfect opportunity to show our support during this giving season. Please consider donating. Please be aware that all donations need to be delivered during weekdays. The last day for donations will be December 16th. Giving Tree Amazon wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1DC0BOMXEBBAZ?ref_=wl_share 
2. We are looking for some help gift wrapping presents on 12/18 and SEEKING Donations for wrapping paper, tape, bows, and labels 😊. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49ABAA2FA5FB6-53469233-giving 
3. 1/16 Treat the Teacher – Help provide some yummy snacks for O’Dea's Fantastic Teachers!  Sign Up Here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D49ABAA2FA5FB6-53242676-treat 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Alex 

Important Announcements and Updates 

Pick up and Drop off – our neighbors have contacted us about some speeding around pick up and drop off.   Please remember to drive slowly, as many of the students walk to school.  

11/21-1/16 O'Dea Artwork on Display at the Creative Endeavors, PSD Art Show!  All K-5 students created Mini Masterpieces in Art Class. These pieces are hung together as one collaborative artwork and will be on display at the Foothills Fashion Mall from November 21st - January 16th! We hope you can come and see the amazing art that our O'Dea Owls have created!  Click on the link to see more details: Creative Endeavors Art Show Invite 

12/28 Boys Basketball Youth Camp at Fort Collins High School (see flyer here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JXX4JoL5YtKnSYdLt4DE_FmNPoqA8hG2akKYgMnG-LA/edit?usp=sharing or go directly to https://fchshoops.com/events/winter-youth-camp/) 

PTA Quarterly Update (Click Here) https://docs.google.com/document/d/18aNjb0-iBLmSJo8eEC1YEBmEQJ3nRW6B87zrgJJWwVs/edit?usp=sharing  

1/13 Meeting 6 pm Virtual @ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7042966946 

Support O’Dea PTA by linking your King Soopers Card to O’Dea.  At NO COST to you – King Soopers donates a percentage of your transaction back to O’Dea.  https://www.kingsoopers.com/i/community/community-rewards