Kindergarten Graduation

After we wished farewell to our 8th graders, our kindergarten students had a graduation of their own.  Mrs. Liermann and Mrs. Kresyman recognized each student for their accomplishments and put samples of their work on display.  From a self-portrait created last summer to written work from earlier this month, families and friends could see how much the students have developed over the past year.

Congratulations, kindergarteners!  We look forward to watching you grow at OLS!

Summer Movie Series

Kick off summer with your OLS family by joining us for a FREE movie!  We'll show The Lego Movie on Wednesday in Faenger Hall.  Doors open at 7:00, and the show starts at 7:30.  Invite your friends, bring a blanket, and enjoy a movie for the whole family.

All children must be accompanied by an adult; no dropoffs.  Call Kristyn with questions: 314-304-3875.

Farewell, Class of 2015!

This year's 8th graders were a top-notch crew.  They took on responsibilities like crossing guard, office aide, and primary helpers, assisting the primary teachers with various jobs.  They worked with their parents to organize a trivia night and weekly pizza lunches.  They completed service hours, both for the school and for the broader community.  In all these tasks, they set an example for the younger students, showing them how to live out the OLS mission.
 

OLS bid a fond farewell to the Class of 2015 at their graduation last weekend.  The newest alums celebrated in style at their beach-themed extravaganza.  It was a wonderful sendoff for a terrific group of students.

Congratulations, Class of 2015!!  We will miss you!

Heartfelt Thanks

We owe tremendous thanks to all of our faculty, and we'd like to especially recognize four longstanding faculty members who will be leaving OLS at the end of this school year: Mrs. Eldridge, Mr. Hasenstab, Mrs. Hodgson, and Mr. Riggs.

Mrs. Eldridge, Mr. Hasenstab, Mrs. Hodgson, and Mr. Riggs with just a few of the students they've influenced during their tenure at OLS.

These hardworking members of our school community have dedicated thousands of hours to helping our children, touched countless lives, and taught our students lessons that extend far beyond the classroom.  A mere thank you is insufficient to express our deep gratitude.  You will always hold a place in our hearts!

Essay Winners

During the month of May, we had the privilege of honoring several of our junior high students for their writing abilities.  Four 8th graders received the ProLife Award for their essays on prolife topics.  Jack W., Biaggi G., Zellie L., and Sally H. wrote powerful essays that noted the challenges of choosing life in our culture, especially as a teenager.  We commend them for their hard work and strong stance in support of life.

The ProLife Award recipients.

Two outstanding 7th graders, Vincent L. and Faith K., were also recognized this month and received the annual Home & School Scholarships.  To be considered for the award, these students wrote essays outlining their record of responsibility, leadership, and dedication - the hallmarks of an OLS education.  They are fine role models for the younger students, and we are pleased to honor them with this year's scholarship.

The Home & School Scholarship winners.

Congratulations to all!

The Knee High Man

 Last week, Mrs. Hodgson's first graders produced a spring play called The Knee High Man, a selection from their reader.  The original story did not have enough parts for everyone, so the children thought up additional characters and lines so that everyone could have a part.  They came up with some clever ideas, adding an anaconda, a giraffe, a lion, and a polar bear to the original players: a mule, a bull, an owl, Sam the Knee High Man, and June the storyteller.  With their additions, the play had nine parts - one for each student! 

They performed the play for their parents and several other classes.  Along with the play, they also read some fire safety rules that the students composed, recited poems for each month of the year, and sang a song about reading books.  They did a fantastic job of learning their lines, learning all those poems, and singing!  Way to go, first graders!

Field Day

The OLS family - students, faculty, and parent volunteers - had a blast during our annual field day.  Though rainy skies drove everyone indoors, the wet weather didn't dampen anyone's mood.  Students from pre-K through 8th grade gathered in their family groups to compete in games ranging from cup stacking to tricycle races.  The day culminated in a tug of war match between the 7th and 8th grades, a tradition enjoyed by both the participants and the spectators.

Thanks to Mr. Paulus for organizing the event and to the faculty and parental volunteers who made the day a success!