Although we are engaged in remote learning and students are not in the classrooms, we are still very happy to speak with prospective families. Call the office at 847-255-0050 and leave a message or send an email to information@olwschool.org.
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Summer Information for Parents
Reading Challenge, supply lists, 2020-21 calendar – it’s all here! Introducing our first whole school WILDCAT READING CHALLENGE! This is …Read More »
What’s going on during e-learning?
There’s so much is going on at our school, even when we aren’t actually in school. We are still teaching …Read More »
Resources for Parents during COVID-19 School Closure
While our classrooms are closed and we are proceeding with online learning, we want to share a few websites recommended …Read More »
Robotics Teams Successes!
UPDATE from State Tournament on January 18, when three OLW Robotics Teams competed at the State level FLL tournament at …Read More »
Supper Clubs
Make your own pizza kits from Station 34 – all week – Monday June 22nd – Sunday June 28th – …Read More »
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Mr. Wood received the Arch's "Reopening with Trust," planning framework today; he will be read &process it over the new few days with his leadership team. Parents watch for an email from Mr. Wood over the weekend with information specific to OLW. Reopening safely is our priority.
Mrs. Viso, OLW Reading Specialist, has these book recommendations for our students. These may be different than your normal choice but try them! @ChiCathSchools
Read more about each book on our FB page.
http://ow.ly/oX9N50Atil1
The @metropolisarts is excited to open its doors as it prepares to "re-commence full operations on July 31st with a series of concerts, comedy events and a school production throughout August" with limited seating. Visit http://bit.ly/1fXZc97 for updates.
Looking for some book recommendations? Mrs. Fisher, 1st gr teacher, has some ideas. "Any Shel Silverstein book! I love his poems, and one of my favorites is Pancakes, because it reminds me of my daughter Theresa. Shel Silverstein can be fun summer reading for any age."
Wildcat Reading Challenge Update! 2nd, 4th, & 7th are leading. There are some eager & ambitious readers out there! Plenty of time to keep reading to help your grade win. Next turn-in date in July 17. (Families received an email today with an update and reminders.)
The first Wildcat Reading Challenge turn-in date is this Fri, 3pm. Place your sheets in the cooler in front of elementary building. Remember the targets are different for each competition group
Gr K-2: 50 pages in 2 weeks
Gr 3-5: 100 pages in 2 weeks
Gr 6-8: 150 pages in 2 weeks
Anyone need a pick-me-up today?
OLW will be ready to safely teach in the classrooms. Current and prospective parents, this message is for you.
An important update on plans to reopen our @ChiCathSchools this fall. We can't wait to see our students back in our buildings! https://youtu.be/ZFj9jst08IA
There are two delicious Supper Club events coming in July!
Comet Frozen Custard on Wed, July 22 from 3-9pm.
Panera on Fri, July 31 from 4-8pm.
Mark your calendars and spread the word.
Due dates have been extended until July 6! The library building reopens on Friday, June 26! Visitors should expect changes including where to enter & exit the building, directional social distancing+face masks required. Read more: https://conta.cc/3fOQcnM
Did you order a pizza kit from Station 34 yet? $4 from each cheese, pepperoni, or sausage kit will come back to OLW. It's easy and fun to do with your children. This Supper Club is active until Sun Jun 28. RT
http://ow.ly/ytwV50AgvF7
There will be more Masses offered in July - it's so wonderful that we can worship together again as the strong resilient OLW community that we are! More details and the sign-up genius links are the Parish website, under the Mass Times or News/Events tab.
http://ow.ly/aYQZ50AgwAU
We are taking registrations for PK-3 and PK-4. We offer half-day & all-day programs in an environment that recognizes that each child learns in a different manner. Call the school office for more information 847-255-0050 or view our videos on our website.
http://ow.ly/lPwA50AfCws
Thinking about dinner? Supper Club this week is at Station 34 in Mt Prospect. Order a pizza making kit - cheese, pepperoni or sausage - and they'll donate back $4 per kit to OLW. It's good pizza!
http://ow.ly/LzSV50AfEok
Happy Father's Day to all the dads, grandpas, uncles and father-figures in our school and parish community.
We are happy to give tours of the school to any interested prospective parents. We will follow CDC safety guidelines. You can also get a peek inside the school from our website. Registration for PK-3 to 8th grade is open! Tuition assistance is available.
http://ow.ly/kYoD50AcPkz
“I wish to emphasize that the problem of intolerance must be confronted in all its forms: wherever any minority is persecuted, the wellbeing of society as a whole is endangered and each one of us must feel affected.” -- @Pontifex
#AHML is pleased to announce...plans are for the building to reopen on Friday, June 26. Please note, there will be modifications in place for the safety of customers & staff. Read here on what to expect: https://www.ahml.info/StayInformed
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General Inquiries: information@olwschool.org
School Secretary Email: ctiltz@olwschool.org
Principal Email: dwood@olwschool.org
Phone: (847) 255-0050
Elementary Fax: (847) 253-0543 | Junior High Fax: 847) 253-0019
Our Lady of the Wayside School
432 S. Mitchell Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60005