March- 2-6 Read across America week

March 5- 3rd grade music program @ 6:00

March 6 - EMS Choir visit @ 12:45

March 12th - Breakfast with a Bison @ 8:00

March 16 - 20 NO SCHOOL Spring Break

March 26- 5th grade Family Information Night @ EMS (more information below)

March 27th - Bison Assembly @ 9:00 AM

March 31st - Kansas State Assessments Begin

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week, March 2nd-6th, with activities that celebrate our love for reading here at Oliver Brown! We are also excited to welcome families to join in on the fun for activities listed in bold. 

Here is what we have in store for the week!

We are inviting members of our community to visit classrooms, read a favorite story, and share how reading plays an important role in your career and daily life. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to see real-world connections to literacy! Parents who are interested in signing up should look for the sign-up information in Parent Square.

Students are invited to dress up as their favorite book character (see details below) and will parade through the building to celebrate their love of reading. Families are welcome to line the hallways and cheer on our amazing book characters as they make their way through the school. It’s always a fun and memorable way to wrap up our week of literacy celebration!

Wear your PJs and bring your favorite book from home to show your class! (No slippers, please.)

Wear your Oliver Brown Bison gear or colors

Choose a cool new vocabulary word and Dress Up to represent it! (Words and costumes must be school-appropriate and functional for classroom, PE, and recess. Feel free to check with your teacher to make sure! No face masks or costume accessories, please.)

Dress in a Dr. Seuss inspired outfit! (Stripes, mismatch colors, Thing 1, Cat in the Hat, etc. No masks or accessories.)

Dress as a book character! Bring the book or a drawing of the cover to share! (Costumes must be school-appropriate and functional for classroom, PE, and recess. No masks or costume accessories, please.)

Over the next couple of weeks, students will be starting new units in Pickleball and Badminton during Physical Education class. These activities will focus on developing hand-eye coordination, teamwork, movement skills, and game strategy. Students will learn the basic rules, proper techniques, and good sportsmanship associated with both sports. Please ensure your child wears appropriate athletic shoes and comfortable clothing on PE days. We are excited to introduce these fun and engaging lifetime activities!

In STEM this month we will begin with internet safety and then begin our programing modules.

K-Animals and Algorithms

1-Animated Storytelling

2-Grids and Games

3-Programming Patterns

4-Input/Output: Computer Systems

5-Infection: Modeling and Simulation

All grades will be working on Music Theory. Third and Fourth are finishing preparations for Seusical and School House Rock . K,1, and 2 are learning new songs and new (to them) state standards. Come and see!

In library for the month of March, we will be continuing to work on research and projects for the upcoming STEAM Night. Our digital citizenship focus will be on digital footprint and identity.

Congratulations again to our Early Expressions winners who had art displayed at the Beach Museum. Oliver Brown is gearing up for Spring in the art room. We will be learning about beautiful bugs, plants, and all things nature. STEAM night is just around the corner, so our artists are working hard to have some wonderful art to display for our community! Stay creative Bison!

Be sure to save the date for Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, April 2 from 6 - 7:15 p.m.! You will have the opportunity to tour the building, meet staff, and ask questions. The open house will begin with a presentation about the kindergarten process. If you aren't sure which school to attend, call Transportation at 785-587-2190. Parents/Guardians of future Kindergartners who are not currently enrolled in a USD 383 Early Learning Center should plan to bring the birth certificate (or equivalent – reach out if you have questions), immunization records (if complete), and the health assessment/physical (if complete).

The Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) is coming soon! Students will have the chance to show all the amazing things they’ve learned this year. Testing will take place from the end of March through mid-April.

Here’s what’s coming for grades 3–5:

• 3rd Grade: ELA and Math

• 4th Grade: ELA, Math, and Social Studies Performance Assessment

• 5th Grade: ELA, Math, and Science

Teachers will share the exact testing days for each class. If possible, please try to avoid scheduling appointments on those days to help students stay focused and on track.

We’re excited to celebrate our students’ learning! This is their chance to shine and show what they know and demonstrate their growth and success.