Welcome to the PTA Newsletter! We are glad you are joining us as we support and enrich the lives of OLE students. Thank you for helping to make a difference!
Join us for our next PTA meeting on
Tuesday, March 15th at 6:30pm
The in person meeting will be in the OLE Media Center. Child care is provided for the meeting.
We welcome you to join the meeting virtually via Google Meet if that is a better option for you. Just click the button below.
Do you have a question for Principal Mueller to answer live at the meeting? Click the button below to add your question to the agenda.
We hope to see you the Tuesday after Spring Break!
The Great Minnesota Read Together Was a HUGE Success!
We are SO PROUD of OLE students for their amazing dedication during the Great Minnesota Read Together!
Here is a recap of where things stand:
292 students created pages
124,356 minutes read
$16,655 raised*
Great work OLE students!
*Donations are excepted through today, Friday March 4th. Please click the button below (or share the link!) if you or someone you know would still like to make a donation! Thank you for all of your support.
The classes at OLE did a FANTASTIC job creating murals for the Read-A-Thon! We enjoyed admiring the creativity and learning about all things Minnesota.
Click the button below to see all of the posters in a larger size.
OUTDOORS at OLE on Friday, May 13th
Early Opening 4:15-5:00 pm
Open to Everyone 5:00-7:30 pm
Did you know it takes over 100 volunteers to make the Carnival a success? We need you on the team!
Next Volunteer Meeting TUESDAY, MARCH 15TH
7:30pm in the OLE Media Center (following the PTA Meeting)
Want to help out? Come to the Volunteer Meeting on Tuesday, March 15th at 7:30 pm in the OLE Media Center (the meeting will follow the PTA meeting). We need a lot of volunteers to help plan this new carnival and make it a fun event for the OLE families and also raise money for important school programs! We hope you can join the team!
CARNIVAL QUICK FACTS
Brings in over $15,000 for OLE PTA - one of our biggest fundraisers of the year!
Helps fund classroom enrichment, books for the library, and art for every student at OLE!
Super fun volunteer opportunities for everyone!
A highlight of the year for OLE students!
Activities include food trucks, face painting, carnival games, prizes, book fair, and so much more!
Questions? Can't make the meeting but still want to help? Email us using the button below! We can't wait to have you on the team.
You won't want to miss OLE students in We Are Monsters! Mark your calendar now for the spring performances of We Are Monsters.
Tickets go on sale March 14th
Performances take place in the theater at the Maplewood YMCA. Tickets go on sale March 14th. Friday, April 8th at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 9th at 1:00pm
Sunday, April 10th at 4:00pm
Do you need an easy, delicious fundraiser for your organization?
If you enjoyed our Simpls fundraiser as much as we did, and you are looking for a great way to generate some money for an organization you are a part of, consider Simpls!
If you mention that you heard about the fundraiser from Otter Lake Elementary, Simpls will donate $250 to OLE. It's that simple! You will raise funds for your organization and support OLE at the same time. It's a win-win!
If you have any questions, or would like more information, please reach out and we would be happy to help!
Save the Dates for our Spring Fundraisers
Butter Braid & Pizza Fundraiser
April 11th - May 2nd
Culver’s “Concretes for a Cause”
April 18th - 24th
Chipotle Restaurant Fundraiser
June 1st, 4:00-8:00 pm
Become a PTA volunteer!
The purpose of our PTA is to enrich the experiences of all students and the Otter Lake Community by sharing our time, talents, and treasure. You help make all this possible! If you are interested in joining the PTA, would like to volunteer, or have an exciting idea to share with us, please fill out the volunteer form below. We look forward to connecting with you!
Meetings will take place in the OLE Media Center from 6:30-8:00pm. Child care is provided. Please remember that masks are required in the building at this time.
In addition to attending in person, we welcome you to attend the meeting virtually via Google Meet if that is a better option for you. Just click on the meeting date below to access the Google Meet. We hope to see you there!
Have a question for Principal Mueller to answer live at the meeting? Click here to add your question to the agenda.
Want to help support your OLE students? Download the Box Top for Education app and scan your receipts!
Since Box Tops went 100% digital, we've seen the Student Council budget decline significantly. YOU can play a role in changing that. The OLE student Council uses the funds to provide mints to students for MCAs, donate money to the PTA for the carnival, contribute to fundraisers at OLE, and much more!
Do you shop on Amazon?
If so, you can help support the OLE PTA when you shop!
Supporting the OLE PTA when you shop on Amazon is easy, and it makes a huge impact! All you have to do is click the button below and sign in to your Amazon account. From there, select Otter Lake PTA as your charity. When you shop, make sure you are shopping on smile.amazon.com and Amazon will donate a percentage of the price of your purchase to the OLE PTA each and every time! It's a win-win!
Want to get more involved in the PTA? Have an idea or event that could benefit our school? We are always looking for new ideas! Contact the board at oleptawbl@gmail.com.
The primary purpose of the Otter Lake PTA is to enrich the experiences of all students. We accomplish this goal by providing both monetary and volunteer support to the school.
