Today is Friday, April 28th.

 

Stand for the pledge of allegiance, Vikings. (wait 3 seconds)

 

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. (wait 3 seconds)

 

We learn and gather on the Indigenous Land of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Duwamish and Snoqualmie Tribes. We thank these caretakers of this land, who have lived and continue to live here, since time immemorial.

 

Hey 6th and 7th graders!  Are you interested in being an ASB officer for the 2023-2024 school year?  Descriptions of each office are in the ASB channel in the Odle Students team.  There are three parts to becoming an officer: The application and teacher recommendations, an interview with the ASB staff advisors, and finally, the school wide campaign.  If you are interested, see Mrs. Warehime in room 149 before or after school to get an application packet beginning Monday, May 1st . All applications are due to Mrs. Warehime on Monday May 8  by 3:50. Late applications will not be considered.

 

Odle is having a book fair this week! Starting today, stop by the library during your lunch– or during Tutorial if you signed up in advance–to say hello and shop for a new book. The fair is open through this Friday. Due to the book fair, Study Zone will not be available this week during Tutorial, but there will be Study Zone during activity time which starts at 3:50.

 

 

Hey Vikings, are you interested in Co-Ed Cross Country or Girls Soccer? Please find Coach Alec or Coach Jeremy during your lunch time. They will be on the basketball court supervising all lunches.

 

Hey Vikings! Students from Mr. Tillotson’s class are holding another Open Mic Event. It will be held in the commons on Thursday, May 4th during extended tutorial. Anyone is welcome to join! We will have performances from musical performances to stand up comedy! Email or talk Cadence Judge to sign up.

 

 

A few reminders to 6th graders attending this spring’s Camp Orkila:

 

  • To begin, due dates for the next two camp payments are upcoming–$135 due April 24th , and $135 due May 8th , payable online through Odle’s website through “Fees and Fines” icon, or in-person.
  • Next, please know that a “Family Informational Night” about camp will be held on Thursday, April 27th, from 6-7 p.m. at Odle; families may also join the meeting virtually. More info will be sent to families’ emails on this point.
  • Finally, your math teachers will distribute your camp packets on Friday, April 7th, with all forms requiring completion and return to math teachers by the May 1st date. Please see Mrs. Sparks with any questions on camp packets.

 

Let’s go to camp!

 

Congratulations to Vedant Vikramaditya, Rick Zhou, and their robotics team for winning the First Tech Challenge World Championship at Houston, TX last Saturday. Their outstanding performance and unique robot design was recognized by the judges as they were also awarded the prestigious “Innovate Award” at this global event. Teams from 23 countries and all US states competed at this event and this team was the winning alliance for their division and the overall event. This was a rookie team that competed with over 7000 teams in this year’s FTC competition. Congrats to Vedant and Rick!

 

Hey students! You have earned over 9,115 OARRS as a school!! Please remember to write your full last name on your OARRS, otherwise they will get discarded from the prize drawing. The current prize options are: movie and snack after school with a friend, lunch with the counselors, and choosing a song for passing period! Keep being respectful, responsible, and safe!

 

 

Save the date for the Odle Spring Fling on May 19 form 6-8.  Tickets are available for purchase in the office before school or during all three lunches. Remember, if you have 6 tardies, skip a class, or receive an office referral, you will not be allowed to attend!

 

Today there will be French club in room 129 for pre-registered students.

 

Today’s clubs are Rainbow Club in room 119, and Math Club in rooms 115, 117, and 223.

 

Today’s lunch is Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes and a wheat roll.

 

Have a great day!

The Bellevue School District acknowledges that we learn, work, live and gather on the Indigenous Land of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Duwamish and Snoqualmie Tribes. We thank these caretakers of this land, who have lived and continue to live here, since time immemorial.