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March Character Trait: Cooperation
Opstad Elementary School selects a new character trait to focus on each month. For March, the chosen trait is Cooperation - Cooperation is the act of working together towards a common goal. It involves teamwork, mutual support, and the willingness to help others. It's about being collaborative, respectful, and understanding in all your interactions.
Now, let’s recognize the Outstanding Otters who exemplify this trait. Our Opstad staff has nominated them for going above and beyond, demonstrating what Cooperation truly means.
Congratulations to our Read Across America Grand Prize Winner!
Congratulations to our Read Across America Grand Prize Winner! We are so excited to celebrate Griffin's amazing achievement. Your love for reading and dedication to books is truly inspiring. Keep up the great work, and continue to let your passion for reading shine bright!
Introducing the 2025 Fifth Grade Student Council!
These dedicated Otters are committed to making our school a better place for everyone. Let's give them a warm welcome and support their efforts to create a positive and inclusive environment for all!
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Monday – Cozy Pajama Day
Roll out of bed and head straight to school in your comfiest pajamas! Whether it’s flannel PJs, onesies, or your favorite sleepwear, get ready for a day of cozy learning.
Tuesday – Twin Day
Find a friend or a few and dress like them today.
Wednesday – Dress Like a Teacher Day
Ever wanted to be the teacher for a day? Now’s your chance! Dress like your favorite teacher—copy their style, wear their signature accessories, or even carry a coffee cup just like they do. The teachers will dress like students.
Thursday – Throwback Day
Take a trip back in time! Choose a decade and rock the fashion from that era—whether it’s the groovy ‘70s, neon ‘80s, grunge ‘90s, or any other blast from the past.
Friday – International Day
Celebrate the world’s diversity by wearing clothing that represents your culture or a country you love! Show off traditional attire, colors, or symbols that honor different cultures around the globe.
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Mt. Si Robotics Club - "Robotics"
Bellevue Botanical Gardens - "Epic Earthworms"
Burke Museum - Burke Boxes: Age of Dinosaurs & Rocks and Minerals
Robot University - "Robotics"
The team from Microsoft who will be doing Coding and our VIP - Mr. Harting - "Coding"
Mt. Si Green Team w/our own Opstad Green Team, and Camp Invention with activities.
We also have some cool activities for kids to do, including "Explain the Physics," "Artists Unite," "Architects R Us," "Space Exploration," "Science in Sports," "Geology and Paleontology," and an "Optical Illusions Room." Most every room will have multiple activities.
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Attention elementary school artists! Submit 2D artwork to your school office March 31-April 11 for the SVSD Art Show. Then plan to attend this May 12 celebration of student creativity!
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The Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) is administered every spring in math and English language arts to students in grades 3-8, as well as all 10th graders and any 11th and 12th graders who still need to meet a graduation pathway requirement. Students in grades 5, 8 and 11 also take the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS).
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Please join us for a night of knowledge! Families will participate in a series of rotations to discover new and amazing facts from around the world!
- Puzzle Relays and Sports Trivia
- Hieroglyphic and Optical Illusion Art
- Miss Frizzle Read Aloud and Snack
- Choose Your Own Learning Adventure
- Explore Museum Exhibits
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Two incredible nights of live music are coming up! Don't miss Jazz 1 at Hot Java Cool Jazz and the U.S. Coast Guard Band Centennial Concert!
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