10 days of Christmas Spirit Wear Weeks
Monday, December 8
Spirit Wear: Candy Cane Couture - Wear Red & White
Tuesday, December 9
Spirit Wear: Grinch Day - Wear Green and your best Whoville Hair
Wednesday, December 10
Spirit Wear: Tis the Season - Bright Colors, lights, and tinsel!
Thursday, December 11
Spirit Wear: Tree Topper - Break out the santa hats and reindeer antlers
Friday, December 12
Spirit Wear: Flannel Friday - Wear your favorite flannel shirt
Monday, December 15
Spirit Wear: Merry Monday - Wear Red & Green
Tuesday, December 16
Spirit Wear: All Aboard the Polar Express - Pajama Day
Wednesday, December 17
Spirit Wear: Christmas Vacation - Hawaiian shirts/leis or your favorite vacation t-shirt.
Thursday, December 18
Spirit Wear: Tinsel Toes - Wear your favorite Christmas socks
Friday, December 19
Spirit Wear: Holiday Shirt/Ugly Sweater Contest! Staff and Student Winners will be chosen.
PTO Paypal link: http://paypal.me/owenmarshpto
(mandy.hodge.kaiser@gmail.com
(309)264-7567
PTO Meeting tonight at 6:30. Hope to see you there.
Thursday, November 13
Admission $6
Skate Rental $5
A portion of the proceeds will go to Owen Marsh Elementary School.
The arcade will be available, and the snackbar will be open to purchase snacks, drinks, and even dinner!
1500 Recreation Drive Springfield, IL 62711
Military Stars and Veterans Assembly
Military Stars - We are sending home paper stars this weekend for students to decorate. If you have a family member who was in the military or is currently serving please have students write their name on the star, feel free to add a picture if you have one. If students do not have a military member in their family they can decorate the star with words like freedom, thank you for your service, etc.
Veterans Assembly - An assembly will be held by grades 2-5 on Monday, Nov. 10 at 1:30. Parents and any families members that served in the military are welcome to attend.
RSVP for Family Movie Night!
Families: Please use the link below to RSVP for Family Movie Night Tomorrow Night - Monday, Nov. 3 .
https://forms.gle/xLpNw3stABrktvLp6
PTO will meet this coming Tuesday, Nov. 4th at 6:30 p.m.
This change is due to Lincoln Magnet Preview Night.
We hope you are able to join us!
Please Remember: Halloween costumes need to be school appropriate. No weapons, no blood, and not scary.
Thanks in advance for your support and making sure students are following these guidelines.
We are looking forward to all of our dress up days.
Halloween costumes need to be school appropriate. No weapons, no blood, and not scary.
Our staff voted to dress in a Harry Potter theme this year and any students and staff are welcome to join.......We are looking forward to having fun!!!
Thanks in advance for your support and making sure students are following these guidelines.
~ Mrs. Conaway
Ghosts and goblins will prowl the halls when the museum transforms into Abe's Haunted Hollow from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25.
Guests can play games and win prizes, take eerie photos with our special selfie station, walk through a giant pumpkin, dance to the music of DJ Dino-mite, and even join a séance with Mrs. Lincoln!
The first 500 children receive a gift bag that includes a lighted Halloween wand!
Abe's Haunted Hollow is free to attend. Advance registration is not required.
Come in your favorite costume for all the fun in the museum and grab a spot afterwards for downtown Springfield's Halloween parade, which passes by the ALPLM.
We value your feedback and are committed to creating a welcoming environment in our schools as part of our district’s focus on Family and Community Engagement. Please take this quick survey - Panorama Family Survey by Sunday, November 30, 2025! LINK HERE:
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
This survey is anonymous, and your responses will be used to celebrate our successes and identify areas for improvement as we prepare for 2025. Please note, this is the first of two surveys you will be asked to complete this school year. Both surveys are important but collect different types of data.
The Panorama Survey allows us to receive results quickly, enabling us to act promptly on your feedback.
The 5Essentials Survey, launching in late January, will focus on planning for the next school year.
Panorama Survey Details: DEADLINE: Sunday, November 30, 2025
Instructions:
Complete one survey for each school your child(ren) attend(s).
The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Access the survey- LINK HERE
https://surveys.panoramaed.com/sps186/family25/surveys
Select the school(s) your child attends from the drop-down menu.
The survey is available in multiple languages; use the drop-down menu above the District logo to select your preferred language.
Your voice is essential, and we deeply appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Together, we can continue to build a welcoming and supportive environment for all families and students at District 186.
Thank you for your continued partnership!
Parent Teacher Conferences are tonight from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
No School Tomorrow - Friday, Oct. 17 - Conferences will be from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
At Owen Marsh, students are not asked to sell magazines, candy, wrapping paper, etc. Instead of fundraising, the PTO asks each family to provide a monetary donation, suggested amount $50, but any amount is appreciated.
Pay by check: send to school with student in sealed envelope labeled
"OME Fall Fund Drive"
Pay electronically: send a payment via PayPal @owenmarshpto or Venmo @OMEPTO
by scanning the QR code and add "OME Fall Fund Drive" to the memo line!
https://owenmarshfall2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
This store is a presale All items purchased on this store will begin production and fulfillment AFTER the store close date
Store closes : 09/16/2025
Est. Fulfillment Date - 10/05/2025
