Staff Appreciation Week is May 6 - 10! 

Staff Appreciation Week is coming up on May 6th-10th! We need your help to say thanks to our amazing OV staff and show how much we appreciate all they do! Let's treat them right this week (and every week!).  Here's what you can do:

1. Tell the Staff you Appreciate Them! We know how much they do - let them know we see it!! Have your child make and give a note of thanks or draw a picture for their teacher. Don't forget all the admin staff, classroom help and other staff that make Olympic View so awesome! Ask your child who makes their day great! And of course, now's your chance to send a note to your child's teacher, or other staff who make your life easier, too.

2. Stock the Snack Shelf til Summer!  Everyone loves snacks! Let's stock the Staff Snack Shelf in the Lounge. This Amazon Wishlist has some of the staff favorites on it! CLICK FOR WISHLIST

3. Reset the Staff Lounge on Friday May 3rd! We will be spring cleaning the staff lounge on Friday May 3rd after school and we could use YOUR help to freshen up the place. Won't take long and will be much appreciated by the staff!

 
4. Coffee and Lunch All This Week - Find your student's grade and sign up! Like always, the OV Community hosts lunch every day of Staff Appreciation week. Each grade is assigned a day.  Don't want to cook? Sign up to bring drinks, bring in a store-bought food, or sign up to help set up. Check out all the links below or go to www.ovpta.org. Thanks!! Reach out to president@ovpta.org if you have questions.

FIRST GRADE - MONDAY - PICNIC THEME
SIGN UP HERE

SECOND GRADE - TUESDAY - FAMILY FAVORITES
SIGN UP HERE

THIRD GRADE - WEDNESDAY - MEXICAN
SIGN UP HERE
KINDERGARTEN - THURSDAY - SOUPS 
SIGN UP HERE
FOURTH GRADE - FRIDAY - ITALIAN
SIGN UP HERE
FIFTH GRADE - COFFEE AND TREATS EACH DAY
SIGN UP HERE

Get Your Bloom On at the OV Plant Sale April 26 & 27

The 22nd Annual OV Plant Sale is taking place right in OV's courtyard on Friday, April 26th, 9 AM - 7 PM, and Saturday, April 27th, 9 AM - 3 PM - or until all sold out! Plants are sourced from the finest local nurseries in the greater Seattle Area, with a curated selection available for purchase. There will be perennials, annuals, veggies, indoor plants and hanging baskets for sale. The Master Gardeners will visit to answer your gardening questions, we'll have some amazing art activities for the kids, and an Upscale Bake Sale to replenish your energy while you shop. We hope to see you there!

We also need your help to make this OV fundraiser a success!
Plant Sale Wish List:
Cardboard boxes: Preferably boxes with low sides, more like cardboard trays. Bring boxes to the courtyard starting Thursday, 4/25.
Pop-up Tents: Whether to protect our human friends from sun or our most tender plants from chilly rain, we'll use any tents you can lend. You can bring them to school anytime and put them on the stage. Please be sure they're labeled with your name.
Folding Tables: We can never have enough tables. You can stack them with the other tables in the front hallway anytime. Please be sure they're labeled with your name and we'll make sure they get back to you.
Treats for our bake sale! We're planning to sweeten the customer experience with fancier treats - and we need your help to fill the shelves! Can you help by bringing some tasty snacks for the Upscale Bake Sale? Breakfast items, sweet and savory treats are all welcome. Extra credit if they're inspired by gardening (think herb-infused, floral-decorated or veggie-themed). It would be great if we had some Passover-friendly unleavened or flour-free items, too.  Please bring them pre-packaged to sell and preferably labeled. If you'd like us to package your items, please reach out, we're happy to help.


And Most Important.. We Need You! No plant knowledge necessary! We've got jobs for people who like to get their hands dirty and those who would rather stay tidy!

On Thursday you can help set up tables and tents, unload trucks, label and organize plants, make copies, create and laminate signs, set up the sale, and have fun!

On Friday and Saturday, you can help cashier, water thirsty plants, help customers shop, chat with neighbors about OV, learn about plants, clean and fold up tables and tents, and have fun!
Please join us for a shift if you can! 

Click here sign up for any of the things listed above. Reach out to amchaddock@gmail.com with questions. 
See you at the Plant Sale!