Ms. Olson’s Newsletter

molson@bhmschools.org

Classroom Phone Number: (763) 682-8535

ChangingTemperatures

As the weather continues to change, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor recess and arrival/dismissal times. Coats, hats, gloves, boots, and warm layers help ensure students stay comfortable and can safely enjoy time outside. If your child needs access to proper weather gear, please reach out to myself or the office and we can connect you with resources. 

Save the Date: BINGO December 23

Join us for another fun BINGO event on December 23rd from 12:45–1:45 PM!

Families are encouraged to come play with their students.

• PES students play for free

• Guests can join the fun for just $2 per board

BINGO Prize Donations Needed

Help make our BINGO event even more exciting!

We’re collecting prize donations, which can be dropped off at the Parkside Office.

You can also email parksidebhmpto@gmail.com to arrange a drop-off time.

Thank you for your support!

Parkside Spirit Wear

Show Parkside Pride! You can order Parkside spirit wear using the link above! 

Buffalo Bison Spirit Wear

Show Bison Pride! You can order Buffalo Bison spirit wear using the link above!

Parent Volunteers

If you are interested in helping out in our classroom for 25-26 school year, please complete THIS survey.  Once we are comfortable in our daily routines, we will start having volunteers join our classroom! 

You are welcome to join us any time!  I just need a heads up, at least 24 hours, so I can be prepared for you. 

Mondays: 

Tuesdays: 

Wednesdays: 

Thursdays: 

Fridays: 

Book Orders

• The November/December book order was sent home on December 1. This will be due on December 4th. The quick turn around will help to guarentee that books will arrive before winter break. If you want to secretly order books for a gift for your child, please email me and let me know that it should be a secret. :-)

Scholastic Book Clubs flyers are made for you and your child to shop for books your child will love to read. Each month, the flyers are filled with trusted, excellent quality, age-appropriate books chosen by Scholastic for prices as low as one dollar.

All orders are shipped directly to our classroom. Also, when you order from Scholastic you are supporting our classroom because we get bonus points from every order that we can use to buy books for our classroom library! 

Two ways to order:

1. Go online to: scholastic.com/newparent

Look up my name: Melanie Olson

Or enter our Class Code - H6F6B

Follow the instructions to place your order online.

https://orders.scholastic.com/H6F6B

2. Check off the books you want to order for your child and return this flyer to me with a check to Scholastic Book Clubs.

If you are interested in ordering books, please consider ordering online.  

Scholastic Book Fair December 1–5

Students will visit the fair during the school day, and families are invited to shop during our evening hours:

• Monday, Dec. 1 4–7 PM (storytime with special guests)

• Thursday, Dec. 4 4–7 PM (storytime with special guests)

Conversation Starters for speaking with your child.

What is a KWL chart?

What are Tetronimos?

What is the word of the month?

Did your class earn a star today? 

Looking to Connect?

Parent Facebook group: Quest Parents-Buffalo, MN

• A private link was sent via email for a new Facebook group for current elementary Quest Families.

Ms. Olson's Educator Facebook Page: Melanie Olson

Minnesota Council for Gifted and Talented: MCGT 

Lunch Menu Link

Important Dates…..

December 1-5: Parkside Scholastic Book Fair

December 2: Our class will visit the Book Fair

December 4: Our class will have a chance to shop at the Book Fair

December 4: November/December Classroom Book Order Due 

December 5: Early Release

December 19: December Assembly

December 22: Dress-up Day: Beach Day

December 23: Dress-up Day: Cozy Day- Flannels / Sweaters

December 23: School Wide BINGO

December 24-January 2: Winter Break