Ottawa Elementary School District

Please take note of the following reminder: On Friday, February 16th, the students from Kindergarten to 6th grade will be dismissed at 11:30 AM, while the students from 7th to 8th grade will be dismissed at 12:10 PM. Also, school will not be in session on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents Day. Preschool reminder for Friday 2/16/24: PFAE (Mrs. Anderson's class) will dismiss at 11:30 am. PFA (half-day sections) will both be in session for AM and PM preschool. No school on Monday 2/19/24. Please let daycares, sitters, and other adults who help with transport know of these dates.

Tuesday, February 13 the dismissal times are as follows: Grades K-6: Dismissal at 2:20 PM Grades 7-8: Dismissal at 3:10 PM Please be at your students' bus stop if you are required to be. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as it plays a vital role in ensuring our bus operations' smooth and efficient flow. Please feel free to share this post.

Tuesday, February 6 the dismissal times are as follows: Grades K-6: Dismissal at 2:20 PM Grades 7-8: Dismissal at 3:10 PM Please be at your students' bus stop if you are required to be. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as it plays a vital role in ensuring our bus operations' smooth and efficient flow.

Murphy, who was graciously donated by United Way of Eastern LaSalle County has officially graduated. Following an extensive 18 month program, he successfully completed his last test and is officially a Certified Facility Therapy Dog! A huge shout out to Annette Monge, owner of Teacherpetz Training and Boarding for her guidance through these 18 months of training. Also, a huge thank you to United Way of ELC for their ongoing support. Murphy will continue to spread love, joy, and support to everyone at Jefferson. Great Job Murphy!!!!!

Shepherd Middle School is seeking an 8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for the 2024-2025 academic year. Qualifications include a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Middle School Language Arts.

DAY 9 POST (if applicable): English: Time is ticking to earn our students more books! You can contribute through the invitation from your favorite student or make a school-wide contribution (Community Contribution Link) through Sunday night. ​ Don't forget! When you register and send 10+ invitations, it helps classroom teachers earn shopping sprees for classroom supplies or books. Thanks for supporting our teachers! ​ Español: ¡El tiempo apremia para ganar más libros para nuestros estudiantes! Hasta el domingo a medianoche, puedes contribuir a través de la invitación de tu estudiante favorito o hacer una contribución para toda la escuela: (Community Contribution Link). ​ ¡No olvides! Cuando te registras y envías 10+ invitaciones, ayudas a que los maestros de las aulas ganen rachas de compras para materiales escolares o libros. ¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros maestros!

Reminder: Tuesday dismissal is today, if you need to be present at your students' bus stop please be there. K-6 releases at 2:20 PM and 7-8 grade 3:10 PM

Congratulations Callie Fuchs (Lincoln School) on being chosen as the Kids First Award recipient! Thank you for all you do for our children.

February Lunch Menu

Power up! Our 3rd Book Blast Treasure Chest winner is Janylah Gonzalez Congratulations! ​ Did you know that Book Blast contributions help ensure all our students receive books? After your student earns all 10 books from the book list, additional contributions help provide more books for all our students, classrooms, and the library. Your involvement makes a world of difference! ​ #booksarefun #literacy #bookblastadventures #readingrules ​ Español: ¡Potencia activada! ¡Nuestro tercer ganador del Cofre del Tesoro de la Explosión de Libros es! ¡Felicidades!Janylah Gonzalez ​ ¿Sabías que las contribuciones de la Book Blast ayudan a asegurar que todos nuestros estudiantes reciban libros? Después de que tu estudiante obtenga los 10 libros de la lista, las contribuciones adicionales ayudan a proporcionar más libros para todos nuestros estudiantes, aulas y la biblioteca. ¡Tu participación marca una gran diferencia!

Champion of the Charter for January! Way to go!

Congratulations January Champion of the Charters! Way to go! Theo Roix Vivienne Ebel Noehmi Martinez-Chavez Jayson Vu Benji Norem Nora Tellefson Sienna Willet Rhett Bowen Evelyn Hines Layna Farrell Tinsley Alexander Declan OBrien Annie Crisman Ellie Carpenter Devyn Yanko

Congratulations District 2 educator Martin Czernicki on being named ILMEA Early Service Educator of the Year! 🎉🏆

OEHS Music Festival February 4, 2024

Dear Ottawa Elementary Families, Due to the icy road conditions, E-Learning will be implemented on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Please ensure that your child checks in using TeacherEase. Our E-Learning plan is available on our website at www.oes141.org for reference. Should you encounter any issues, please contact your child's school directly. Thank you. Estimadas familias de la escuela primaria de Ottawa: Debido a las tormentas de hielo previstas, el aprendizaje electrónico se implementará el martes 23 de enero de 2024. Asegúrese de que su hijo se registre utilizando TeacherEase. Nuestro plan de aprendizaje electrónico está disponible en nuestro sitio web www.oes141.org como referencia. Si tiene algún problema para iniciar sesión, comuníquese directamente con la escuela de su hijo. Gracias.

Dear Ottawa Elementary School District Families. Due to anticipated weather today, Ottawa Elementary School will be participating in E-Learning. Please be sure to check in. If you experience any problems, please contact your child's school directly for assistance. Thank you Estimadas familias del Distrito Escolar Primario de Ottawa: Anticipándose al clima de hoy, la Escuela Primaria Ottawa participará en E-Learning. Asegúrese de que su hijo se registre. Si surge algún problema, no dude en comunicarse directamente con la escuela de su hijo para obtener ayuda. Gracias.

Due to our recent e-learning days, our lunch menu for tomorrow has changed. For Jefferson Elementary School - Ottawa, IL Lincoln Elementary School 141 and McKinley Elementary School, lunch for Wednesday, January 17th will be: Breaded Mozzarella Sticks Dipping Sauce Corn Mandarin Oranges Rice Krispie Mini Milk Central Intermediate School and Shepherd Middle School will have the planned Domino's pizza day. Our regular posted menu will resume Thursday.

Good Afternoon, This is Chris Bucciarelli, Assistant Superintendent of Ottawa Elementary School District. In light of the extreme temperatures forecasted for Tuesday, January 16, we will be implementing an eLearning day for our students. Please make sure that your child checks in using TeacherEase. The district's detailed eLearning plan is accessible on our webpage at www.oes141.org under Quick Links. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Buenas tardes, Soy Chris Bucciarelli, superintendente adjunto del distrito escolar primario de Ottawa. A la luz de las temperaturas extremas pronosticadas para el martes 16 de enero, implementaremos un día de aprendizaje electrónico para nuestros estudiantes. Asegúrese de que su hijo se registre utilizando TeacherEase. Se puede acceder al plan detallado de aprendizaje electrónico del distrito en nuestra página web en www.oes141.org en Quick Links. Gracias por su cooperación y comprensión.

🌍 Attention, adventurers! Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries. Follow the steps on the Treasure Map coming home next week to embark on an epic quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟 @go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy