The Opstad PTA wishes to thank all the volunteers who made the amazing lunches possible!!

posted Jan. 6, 2009:

Opstad Ski Club begins Jan. 9

The first trip for the Opstad Ski Club is Jan 9. Check the links below for information. Questions? Send us email at opstadpta@yahoo.com .

• opstad ski flyer.pdf
• OES Ski Club info letter.pdf

posted Jan. 6, 2009:

Science Fair is Mar. 5, you can start planning now!

Question: What is more exciting than beginning the New Year by exploring the Wonders of Our Universe?

Answer: Nothing!!

posted Jan. 6, 2009:

Legislative Roundtable at District Office Friday, Jan. 9

Education funding is at a crisis level across the state. Here are several ways to make your voice heard:   

1. The Snoqualmie Valley PTSA Council Presents:  
    
   A LEGISLATIVE ROUNDTABLE WITH 5TH AND 45TH DISTRICT LEGISLATORS 
   
   SENATORS:   CHERYL PFLUG, ERIC OEMIG REPRESENTATIVES:  JAY RODNE, GLENN ANDERSON, ROGER GOODMAN, LARRY SPRINGER This is your opportunity to meet your elected officials and let them know what issues are important to you. PLEASE JOIN US!
   FRIDAY, JANUARY 9TH, 2009  10:00 AM SNO. VALLEY SCHOOL DIST. OFFICE.
   
   Click here to see the flyer.

2. Learn more about our funding: The district has outlined it concerns for next year, and included many links to more information on school funding. Check out the district budgeting webpage on their website.

posted Jan. 6, 2009

RISE is coming Feb. 24, Registration begins Jan 12

"Realizing Innovative Student Enrichment", or RISE, is Opstad's extracurricular program. Spanish classes run all year, and there is a 5 or 6 week program (depending on class) that begins Feb. 24. Look for information on what classes will be offered, what the fees are, and what the schedule is next week.

posted Dec. 15, 2008:

Lutra: Opstad's Magazine for Creative Expression

Do you like to write stories? Do you think poetry is a great way to express your feelings? Do essays, or non-fictional writings, allow you to express your thoughts? Are photos, drawings or paintings how you express yourself best? Would you like to see your writings or artwork in print? LUTRA is for you! This annual Magazine is published in the spring, showcasing the writings and illustrations of Opstad Otters. It will be available for purchase at the Academic Fair on May 28th. Click below for information:

• Lutra Entry Form

• Lutra Submission Criteria

posted Dec. 15, 2008:

Order 2nd and 3rd Grade Concert DVDs

The PTA is now taking DVD orders for the grade level concerts as they occur. Order forms for the Dec. 16 Second Grade Concert will be available at the concert, and below. You may also now order DVDs for the Third Grade Concert that took place in November. DVDs will be made at Opstad from a single camera recording done at the concert, so they only cost $5.

• Order form for 3rd Grade Concert Nov. 5-6

• Order Form for 2nd Grade Concert Dec. 16

posted Dec. 1, 2008:

Spanish Winter Session begins Jan. 13.

Registration is now closed. If you need information, please send us email at opstadpta@yahoo.com
Classes are Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:00 -8:50 A.M. at Opstad.  

Registration form here.

posted Dec. 1, 2008:

District Decides on Bond Proposal

The bond for March 2009 includes portable classrooms for Mt Si High School, and does not include converting SMS to hold high school students. Please go to the district website to learn much more about it.

posted Dec. 1, 2008:

PTA funds ActivBoards for remaining 3 classrooms

Thanks to successful fundraising this year, and to the many business sponsors of the Student Directory, the PTA was able to fund $5028 to supply ActivBoards for the 3 remaining classrooms lacking this popular and effective teaching tool. At the PTA general meeting on Nov. 18 members voted on this purchase, and we were treated to a demo of how teachers use ActivBoards.

Also at the PTA general meeting John Jester presented parts of the School Improvement Plan, with the help of a few teachers. You can view this document at the new Opstad school website, go to http://oes.svsd410.org/School_Info.html .

posted Dec. 1, 2008:

PTA approves teacher grants

Teachers may submit grant proposals in the fall and winter, and they are reviewed and decided upon by the PTA grants committee which has a specific budget. To see more about the budget click here. The following grants were approved for this fall:

• Cedar Basket Weaving               4^th Grade Team              $800
• High Speed DVD duplicator         Karen Eddy                   $737
• A Day in the Life                        2^nd Grade Team             $600
• Active Expressions                    Karen Eddy                    $500 (dependent on SVSF grant)
• 2^nd Grade Dictionaries                 2^nd Grade Team            $322.75

posted Nov. 17, 2008:

Education Funding Crisis

Presentations sponsored by the District and the Snoqualmie Valley PTSA Council in the past week have illustrated some of the issues facing our schools. Please view the slides at the district site. The issues have reached a crisis level, and you can help by letting legislators know how you feel. Learn more about what the PTA is doing from this document from the Washington State PTA. You can also learn more at http://www.wastatepta.org/leg/funding.htm

posted Nov. 17, 2008:

Walk-A-Thon Results: Woo-hoo!

Walk-A-Thon 2008 was a great success! Counting corporate matching funds, students raised $58,000 in pledges! Thank you to the Walk-A-Thon leadership team for a great event. Please click here to see student award winners, classroom awards, and the Walk-A-Thon team. Great job!