Happy Friday, Ogden families!

First off, we want to give a huge shout out and thank you to our Bingo committee for putting on such a fun family event last Friday. Thank you Stacy Davis and Andreea Alm for a great time! Next thank you Mr. Gust for a wonderful spring concert for the 3rd and 5th graders.

A few upcoming reminders:

• Early voting is happening, so be sure to get out and VOTE, especially if you are leaving for Spring Break!
• One School, One Book (OSOB) program will launch after spring break. See more details below!
• Please consider picking up a volunteer shift (all short and easy) at the Spring Open House (4/17)! See sign ups below.
• LAST DAY to take the 5Essentials Survey; click HERE.

Have an amazing Spring Break everyone!

Jenna Tassoni and Marissa Claxon

Ogden PTC Co-Presidents

One School, One Book Program is coming to Ogden!

Ogden Avenue School is launching the One School, One Book (OSOB) initiative to foster a unified reading experience among our students, staff, and families.

Each participant receives their very own copy of the selected book, and we'll all follow a set reading schedule. Our chosen book for 2025 is The Wild Robot Escapes by bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator Peter Brown.

It's the sequel to The Wild Robot, and it focuses on the theme of perseverance as the robot protagonist overcomes various challenges. The Wild Robot feature film was released last year, so if you want a quick intro to the first book, check out the cute movie, or our plot summary HERE.

Families are encouraged to read aloud to their children, fostering not only reading skills but also family bonding. Review our dedicated website by clicking HERE for the Ogden OSOB experience where you can consult the reading calendar, enjoy discussion questions, trivia, and view our series of read-aloud videos.

On Monday, April 7, Principal Leeberg will kick off the OSOB program during the lunch periods to introduce the book and get the students excited about this fun all school initiative!!

Questions? Contact Rachel Arndt.

Book Fair (Extended Shopping Hour from 7 to 8 pm!) and Volunteers Needed

During the Open House on Thursday, April 17, we are so excited to bring back Ogden's second in-person Anderson's Bookshop Book Fair of the 2024-25 school year from 5:30-8 pm in the Ogden gym.

Yep, you read that right... We will stay open past the end of the open house (which closes at 7 pm) to leave time for some after-hours shopping!

We need your help to make it a success.

To volunteer for set-up/tear down and to help run the fair, please click HERE.

Questions? Contact Erin Klunk or Samantha Sordyl.

Book Sales and 5th/6th Grade Virtual Author Visit with Remy Lai

The 5th and 6th graders at Ogden are invited to attend a virtual event in class on Tuesday, May 6 at 2 pm, rescheduled from February, with award-winning author Remy Lai.

Ms. Lai will talk with Ogden 5th/6th grade students about her career as an author and discuss her new book, Chickenpox.

To order a signed copy (bookplate) of Chicken Pox and and/or Read at Your Own Risk, click HERE.

We can't wait to get book orders going and meet the author!

Questions?

Email Samantha Sordyl or Erin Klunk.

OPEN Event: Save the Date!

Join us to learn about the historical context of the Palestine-Israel Conflict with speaker, local attorney Azam Nizamuddin.

When: April 21st at 7pm

Where: La Grange Park Library Community Room

To register, click HERE, to join us for this informative and thought-provoking event! For any questions, please contact Sara Johnson.

Ogden Run Club

Get your kids up and running with the Ogden Run Club. Encourage your child to develop healthy habits and have fun at the same time.

The Run Club will meet Wednesdays in April starting April 9th from 2:30 to 3:15 PM on the blacktop. Run Club T-shirts will be available to purchase via Cheddar Up HERE through April 9th.

Register your student HERE. Parent volunteers are needed and welcome to keep this club safe and fun. For questions, please contact Monica Pawasarat.

Marla's Lunch - Important Reminder

The next Marla's Lunch is Thursday, 4/10, which means ordering cuts-off on Thursday, 4/3 during Spring Break. If you have not ordered yet, please be aware of the cut-off timing and get your orders in now: Marla's Lunch Orders.

VOLUNTEERS - if you will be volunteering for future Marla's Lunches, and are tired of just smelling the delicious food you are handing out, please know you are also welcome to order lunches.

If you already have an account set up, all you need to do is go into your Marla's account and do the following:

Go to Menu, top left of screen

My Account

Profiles

Add a new profile

Add your name

Under Location, select Ogden Volunteer (at top of list, just under Staff)

Adult Workout

What: Mat Pilates

When: Sunday, April 27 @ 9 a.m.

Where: Ogden gym

Cost: $30

Bring: Mat & water bottle

Join us—and Ogden mom & Pilates instructor, Angela Jensen—for a Pilates class this spring! The class, which will be held on April 27 @ 9 am, is perfect for all fitness levels! Angela will guide participants through dynamic, low-impact exercises that target every muscle group, designed to improve posture, increase mobility and build strength from the inside out.

Take a load off and sign up today by clicking HERE.

St. Baldrick's

Come help us support St. Baldrick's and the Do It For Dominic team! Our St. Baldrick's event will be held at Ogden on Friday, April 11, 2025 from 5-7 PM.

Join the team! You can shave your head, cut your ponytail, or just fundraise. Sign up or learn more HERE.

Contact Kim Shamet with questions.

102 Race to the Finish

Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit.

Registration is open for the 10th Annual Run for 102 Race to the Finish on Saturday, April 12th at Cossitt Elementary! Whether you're an avid runner or enjoy a fast-paced walk, this family event is a fun and exciting way to give back to your community! SIGN UP HERE and like us on Facebook!

Use promo code FAMILY10 at checkout for 10% discount on registration for families of 3 or more. Avoid the hassle of long lines on race day and register by Wednesday, March 26th to guarantee your preferred t-shirt size.

This year the 1-mile fun run and 5K will be run concurrently at 8 am! See you bright and early on the race course!

Are you looking for a fun and active volunteer opportunity in the community? Look no further! Volunteers play a crucial role in the success of the 10th Annual Run for 102 Race to the Finish taking place at Cossitt Elementary on April 12 th . We need assistance with directing runners through the course and ensuring overall safety. If you're interested in volunteering, please SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

Please contact Monica Pawasarat at monica.pawasarat@gmail.com if you or your child would be interested in volunteering as Ogden's Panther mascot at this year's race

Register at runfor102.org.

Questions? Contact Monica Pawasarat.

March is Women's History Month!

Click HERE for 32 great ideas for ways to celebrate Women's History.

OPEN Featured Books

This month the OPEN Featured Books below will be gifted to the 4th grade. Here is a Reading Guide for Home. 

D102 School Board Candidate Forums

The following information about the referendum and school board candidates is provided for informational purposes only. Its inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by the Ogden PTC.

As some of you may be aware, there is a very important election ahead that will be held Tuesday, April 1st, 2025. This will be during the D102 spring break, so if you have plans to travel, please register for early or absentee voting. There are some important items that will be on the ballot that will greatly impact all D102 school.

This includes:

• Renew D102 (5 Quick Facts HERE)

School Board Candidates

• Joanna Lago
• Erik Toman
• Jordan Beach
• Shannon Rischow
• Brian Grogan

For more information on the school board members, The League of Women Voters® of the La Grange Area sponsored a Candidate Forum for School District 102. Candidates made a brief presentation on their backgrounds, qualifications, and interest in running for office. The forum was held virtually and published on The League of Women Voters of the La Grange Area’s Facebook page and in the Illinois Voter Guide after the forum concludes.

Key Dates for the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Election can be found HERE.

We hope that everyone will take this opportunity to get out and vote!

Order Your Yearbook Today!

Yearbooks are $17.50 and sales go through May 31.



Note you must order a yearbook through the Jostens website by clicking HERE to ensure you get a yearbook. We may have a limited number available for late requests, but there is no guarantee!

Questions? Contact Rachel Arndt.

2nd Grade Service Project

Thank you to the second grade families for your generous donation of laundry supplies to our second grade service project. Students enjoyed a brief presentation from a Share Food, Share Love volunteer on the importance of community food pantries and ways to support them. Then they were able to make over 700 laundry packs, containing supplies for 3 or 10 loads of laundry, which were donated to the SFSL pantry in Brookfield.



This hands on project taught the importance of helping others and the difference that collective efforts can make. Thank you for your support.



If you are interested in helping the PTC's Service Committee with future projects, please contact Melissa Seidelmann or Leah Burkiewicz.

Upcoming 6th Grade Events

Quick Checklist:

• Save the Date for 6th grade Mom’s Night Out! Thursday, April 24th, 7-9pm at The Elm
• Service project during school on Fri, April 11
• Save the Date! ...Bowling social Fri, May 2
• Passport to Park, Thurs, May 15, Park Junior High NEW DATE
• This exciting event is designed to help future Park students get familiar with their new school, meet teachers, and learn what to expect as a junior high student.
• Submit photos for the 6th grade slideshow: OGDEN PHOTO LINK. Click HERE for more information about the slideshow.
• To order a PJH T-shirt for your 6th grader, click HERE.
• To sponsor 6th grade events, click HERE.
• To donate to support 6th grade events through CheddarUp, click HERE.

PJH Spirit Wear

Calling all future Park Junior High Patriots and their families! What better way to prepare for next year at Park Junior High than to show your Park Patriot pride with some new spirit wear.

Orders can be placed now through Tuesday, April 15. Items can be picked up at the Passport to Park event on May 15. If you are not able to attend that event, there will be an alternate pick up date/time.

To order PJH spirt wear, click HERE or use the QR code.

Questions ?

Contact Kathryn Albino or Melissa Huitink.

Items available for order in sizes Youth Large through Adult XXL. Pictures available on SUG.

T-shirts in Gray, Red, or Blue - $15

Gray hoodie sweatshirts - $35

Gray sweatpants - $35

Pajama flannel pants in red or blue plaid - $35

Note - Sign Up Genius charges a fee of 5% + $.50 per each item ordered.

IMPORTANT - in the Comments section, you need to include the name of the student/parent, as well as your student's current grade and HOME SCHOOL.

Park Jr. High Summer Basketball Camp

Park Junior High Summer Basketball Camp is a great opportunity for students to compete, develop their skills, and have fun this summer!

Camp Features:

• Instruction from Park Junior High Coaches
• Individual skills and drills (shooting, passing, dribbling)
• Team drills and contests
• Gameplay opportunities

Camp Details:

Location: Park Junior High – 325 N. Park, La Grange Park

Dates: June 9 – June 26 (No camp on Fridays or June 19)

Who: Boys and Girls entering Grades 4-8 (Limited to 60 participants per grade level)

Session Times:

• Boys entering Grade 8 → 8:00–9:00 a.m.
• Boys/Girls entering Grades 4, 5, 6 → 10:00–11:00 a.m.
• Girls entering Grades 7, 8 → 11:00 a.m.–Noon
• Boys entering Grade 7 → 11:00 a.m.–Noon

Cost: $75.00 per student (includes a camp T-shirt)

Register online through PushCoin. Once a session reaches maximum enrollment, it will no longer be available.



For questions, please contact Ryan Malloy. We look forward to seeing your student on the court!

CAAELCHELLA 2025

Come out and party for a purpose for CAAEL, a La Grange based 501c3 nonprofit, run by third grade mom and past PTC president Sarah Lorenzi. CAAEL serves at-risk and special education students from 100+ school districts including LADSE's LRB Academy and multiple other CAAEL schools that District 102 students attend. Learn more and buy tickets HERE.

The La Grange Park Science Exploratorium Camp 

with Sarah Pinkus

Click HERE to learn more and register for this local science camp.

RoboThink Summer Camps

RoboThink Summer Camps are HERE! And there is SO MUCH to choose from! There are 3 camp options at First United Methodist Church in La Grange, 3 camp options at the Park District of La Grange, 2 camp options at Clarendon Hills Park District, 2 camp options in Hinsdale. 

And EXCITING NEWS for our older engineers and aspiring leaders...we are launching our CODING programming in June with Intro to Video Game Design (through Park District of La Grange, recommended ages 8-14) and introducing our brand new programming "Entrepreneurship: Building a Business" (through Methodist and Clarendon Hills Park District, recommended ages 9-14). If your student has an enterprising mind and loves to create then they will LOVE our new Entrepreneurship program! It's not robotics or coding - it's about ideation and innovation to start their own business!

It gets even better...we're starting to host Parents' Nights Out, too! There's one Fri Apr 11 in La Grange. Treat your kids to a fun evening and treat yourselves to a special night out! (There's a discount for siblings!)

We're not done yet...sign up for our April Tuesday class series (begins April 8) to be entered to win your choice of a RoboThink shirt or RoboThink canvas tote.

Check out the Robothink Chicagoland website and register for camps and classes HERE.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Noland.