Thank you Drew Daywalt for visiting our school yesterday. Ss had a great time learning about your books and your work as a author.

Our school has a chance to win a visit from children's book author Jan Brett! She will visit the school or library with the most people who fill out the nomination form found in the link below. We appreciate your help in nominating our school. ow.ly/sL3d50y30FZ

Next week, (Feb. 24th - 28th), our school will celebrate Read Across America. All students and staff are invited to show their excitement for reading by participating in the theme dress-up days. More details can be found on Facebook or on the school newsletter. #OPSProud

We started Read Across America by wearing clothes with words. Tomorrow's theme is Hats Off to a Good Book.

Students had fun showing off their reading hats. Tomorrow's theme for Read Across America is dress like a book character.

Students brought their favorite characters to life today. Thursday is wear your shirt inside out/backwards day.

Students wore their clothes backwards and inside out today to show how different it would feel to be in a world without reading. Tomorrow is be a super reader and wear a superhero shirt.

We look forward to seeing you at the book fair: Feb. 28th from 4pm-8pm Mar. 4th from 4pm-8pm Mar. 5th from 4pm-8pm

Join in the fun at the sock hop dance party! Friday, February 28th 6:30pm-8:00pm in the gym.

Students dressed up as super heroes for the final day of our Read Across America celebration to show that we can all be super readers.

Free online read-alouds, ebooks, & audio books are available to ss. Standing Bear Links has activities that support reading, typing, & math. Please contact your child's librarian with any questions. ow.ly/YLf250yL1OA ow.ly/ylYY50yL1Oy ow.ly/dWIc50yL1Oz

Click on the link below to hear the Daily Announcement. youtu.be/ypEa-CWRams

Morning Announcements for Tuesday, March 24th. youtu.be/d4PHWV75qdc

Morning Announcement for Wednesday, March 25th. youtu.be/zffVCm50Cx4

Morning Announcement Thursday, March 26th. youtu.be/u_Dz2bmUyXY

Students and families are invited to watch the teacher parade this Friday. Please see the attached fliers for more details.

Library reading activities, storytimes, and technology lessons can be found on the school website by clicking on your grade level under the Standing Bear Links tab. standingbear.ops.org

Pictures of eggs and some newborn chicks courtesy of Saddlebrook Library.

We are excited to announce the renewal of our certification from Common Sense Media for the next two years. Families can learn more about the certification as well as resources on digital safety at ow.ly/KurT50zJ9Hi

Re-imagine Summer Library & Rediscover a Love of Reading. Click the link below to learn how your child can practice reading skills through a variety of at-home activities this summer. ow.ly/47RT50zBa9r