Osmond Elementary
Dr. Kelly Tolman, Principal
April Happenings
4/2 PTC meeting 1:30
4/7-4/11 Spring Break
10/14 Weed & Pest 6th grade Assembly 10:30 am
4/18 PAWS testing ends
4/21-25 Literacy Week
4/23 Bell Photography - Spring Portraits
4/24-25 4th grade trip to Oregon Trail Museum
4/28 Brave Cadette Assembly 10:40 am
4/29 SVMS presentation for 6th grade
5/1 “Annie” 4th grade operetta and Mr. Despain.
Foundations of Liberty
Constitution Week (September 17 through the 23, 2007) has
been extended throughout the school year in harmony with
the Founding Fathers who felt the education of the youth
was critical to the preservation of the constitution.
Jefferson “If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a
state of civilization, it expects what was and never will be.
Education is the true corrective of abuses of constitutional
power.
Franklin added, “The good education of youth has been
esteemed by wise men in all ages as the surest foundation
of the happiness both of private families and of common-
wealths.”
Washington observed that “A primary object should be the
education of our youth in the science of government. What
duty is more pressing than a plan for communicating it to
those who are to be the future guardians of the liberties of
the country?”
An essay contest will culminate the study of the constitution.
A panel of judges,from the local chapter of Foundations of
Liberty, will evaluate the essays and winners will receive cash
awards during a school assembly.
Discount Lagoon Tickets Available
Lagoon is offering a discount ride passport. It is available through
Amanda Welch at the district office.
Regular Cost Your Cost Save
$42.51 $31.00 $11.51
Good Any Day of the Lagoon 2008 Season! Includes:
* Rides * Pioneer Village Knock Life”, “Tomorrow”, and “You’re Never Fully Dressed
* Lagoon A Beach * Entertainment
Contact Amanda - District Office - 885-3811
Mission Statement:
Guiding Student Success through rigor,
relevance & relationships
April 2008
Teacher Request
The time for class selection for the 2008-2009 school year is
fast approaching. Many dynamics come into play when creating
a class list. As a school, it is our responsibility to try to provide the
best learning environment for every student. With this in mind
we will try to honor valid parent input. However, not all parent
requests can be honored due to the fact that many factors are
considered when making class lists.
Teacher assignments for the 08-09 school year are:
4th grade: Mr. Semadeni, Mr. Whitney, Mr. Hall, Mrs. Jensen
and Mrs. Bagley.
5th grade: Mrs. Miles, Mr. Jenkins, Mr. Hokanson, Mr. Jeppsen,
6th grade: Mrs. Erickson, Mr. Erickson, Mr. Wilkes, Mrs. Ray-
back, and Ms. Conger
It is preferred that requests are made in person to Mr. Tolman,
but letters are okay. The cut off date for parent requests is Friday,
April 18.
TV Turnoff - Literacy Week
Literacy week is coming April 21st - 25th with a fun schedule
you won’t want to miss! There will be a dress-up day, lots of book
prizes, time for the whole school to read (even Mr. Tolman and
Mrs. Johnson), and don’t miss seeing pictures of your teachers
with their favorite books hanging in the hall!
Wednesday, April 23rd, there will be a Book Swap/Read Aloud
night. This fun night will be at Afton Elementary from 7:00-8:00
pm. This will be a chance for you to bring one of your gently
used books and trade it for another gently used book. We will also
have a police officer, a high school coach, and other local person-
alities on hand to read their favorite books to you. This is a fun
night for the whole family, complete with refreshments, so mark
your calendars now!
Annie to be Presented by 4th Grade
To celebrate a truly wonderful Broadway Tribute, our 4th grade
classes will be presenting “Annie” originally taken from “Little Or-
phan Annie”. The first show was done in 1961in New York City.
Annie is the story of a plucky, redhaired girl who dreams of life
outside her dreary orphanage. One day, Annie is chosen to stay
for one week with the famous billionaire “Daddy” Warbucks.
One week turns into many and the only person standing in the
way of Annie’s fun is Miss Hannigan, the haphazard ruler of the
orphange. Some of the unforgettable songs include: “It’s a Hard
Without a Smile”.
The show is May 1st with a duel performance at 6:00 & 7:00 p.m..