Oglesby Public School District 125

Happy Principal Appreciation Day to the best - Mr. Balestri and Mr. Burns! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to students, staff, and our community!

Marnie had a very busy week walking with her 5th grade buddies, visiting Mrs. Bell's 4th grade students during silent reading time, office visits, and she even made an apperance at the SOS Halloween Reading Night where she sat with students during story time!

The K-5 students at Lincoln School enjoyed an author visit with Caroly Crimi today! She has published over 19 books for children, including Weird Little Robots, Secondhand Dogs, Don't Need Friends, Henry and the Buccaneer Bunnies, Where's My Mummy?, There Might Be Lobsters, and I am the Boss of this Chair. When she's not snacking, Carolyn enjoys giving Author Talks to elementary school students all over the country. For more information on Carolyn Crimi, you can visit her website at carolyncrimi.com Two lucky students from each 4th and 5th grade class got to eat lunch today with the author!

If your child was absent on the September pictures days or is a new student, they can get a school picture taken on the listed days. There will also be pics for band, choir, cheer, and boys' basketball.

Spirit Day!

Good luck to our Lady Bulldogs tonight, Thursday, Oct. 23rd as the 6th grade team plays at home against Wallace in the Bulldog Classic and the 7th and 8th grade teams travel to Dimmick with the first game at 5:00 p.m. Click on the link for a complete girls' basketball schedule:
https://www.ops125.net/page/athletics

The boys' basketball teams have been busy practicing and are ready to start their seasons! The 5th and 6th grade teams will travel to LaSalle Lincoln for their first games Monday, November 3rd with the first game at 5:00 p.m. The 7th and 8th grade teams will play at home Monday, November 3rd against Henry with the first game at 5:00 p.m. Monday November 3rd will be a BLUE and GOLD spirit day for the first boys' basketball home game. Click on the link for all spirit days: https://www.ops125.net/documents/washington-school/student-council/16405956

November 3rd will also be a Boy's Basketball Spirt Game with a BLUE & GOLD Night! To see all of the boys' basketball schedules, click on the link: https://www.ops125.net/page/athletics

Congrats to Kinsley L. who won a mini fridge and Lincoln G. who won cordless headphones for the Bulldog Blast! A big CONGRATS to Ms. Simpson's first grade class for reaching the highest percentage towards their goal for the Bulldog Blast and winning a popsicle party! Way to go!

A big shoutout to several of our students who performed the singing of our National Anthem last night! Thank you to Ms. Manuk for supporting them in this endeavor and leading students towards these opportunities!! The 6th grade students were: Evelyn C., Leana A., Harper Q., and 5th grade student, Nia J. Click on the link to view the video on our youtube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6VHhhZMzZ7M

The morning and afternoon preschool classes were able to spend time with Marnie, the Lincoln Therapy Dog, yesterday when she stopped by for a visit! They learned about Marnie's job at the school, watched as Marnie changed into different hats and costumes, passed around some of Marnie's favorite toys, enjoyed Marnie doing some of her best tricks, and of course they got to cuddle and kiss Marnie! Marnie will be back to visit the preschool classes again in January for a story time!

Parents/Guardians - Please share your extracurricular photos!

We have a new feature in our yearbook program this school year and we are able to create a "community photo album" so that parents/guardians of Oglesby Schools can share pictures they take at extracurricular events. All extracurriculars have a designated photo album where parents/guardians can upload their pictures. These photos can then be shared in our social media posts, website and our yearbook.

PLEASE NOTE: While we appreciate every submission, please understand that due to the volume we receive, space limitations and some students who cannot have pictures shared on social media, we may not be able to feature every photo on social media, our website, or in the yearbook.

If you have pictures from an event that does not have a designated photo album, please email Traci Tomasson at tomassont@ops125.net to see if one can be added or not.

Please click on the link to start sharing your photos. The password is Bulldogs125!

https://books.yearbooks.me/cg/n8vefhhtsybsa8wa8f9r33ps4k4cjfd49

Please Note- The Washington Halloween Dance has been rescheduled for November 5th.

Red Ribbon Week is Monday October 27th through Friday, October 31st! Lincoln School will celebrate with Spirit Days all week! Wear your "RED" on Monday!

Don't forget! This Wednesday, October 22nd, is a 2:00 p.m. release day!

Our SOS group is hosting a Halloween Reading Night at Lincoln School this Wednesday, October 22nd! Don't miss it! Marnie, the therapy dog, will join in on the fun at story time!

The 8th grade students at Washington School participated in CPR/AED certification with Nurse Jordan and Mr. Anderson this week.

Marnie had another great week walking with her fifth grade buddies, visiting Mrs. Lutes' students during silent reading time, and having visitors in the office!

Weekly Updates for Lincoln and Washington Schools. These updates have important information and reminders. Please read carefully:

https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-elementary-school/newsletters/lincoln-weekly-update

https://oglesbypublicschools.edurooms.com/engage/washington-junior-high-school/newsletters/washington-weekly-update-2697

Our SOS group is hosting a Halloween Reading Night at Lincoln School next Wednesday, October 22nd!