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O.H. Anderson Elementary School
Upcoming Events
Now - May 31: MAEF Thanks a Latte
May 31: Color Run. Many Faces Expressions: A Multicultural Arts Festival 10 am-2 pm at White Bear Center for the Arts
June 2: Yearbooks will be distributed
June 4: Yearbook sales at 8:45 AM for those who forgot to order, first come, first serve basis while supplies last. $30 cash only, no checks accepted
June 5: Johnny Pops for students from PTO. Vehicle Fair 6-7:30 pm at Wildwood Elementary (Rescheduled from May 15)
June 6: Last Day of School- Zephyr Time Celebration- Classroom Celebrations 5th Grade Class Party
June 11: MPTO Meeting @ DEC - Year End Wrap-up TBD
June 18: Concert in the Park! Tricia & the Toonies 6-7 pm at Wedgewood Park
This Issue's Top Highlights
KNOW
The last day of school is Friday, June 6, 2025. All of the district office employees will be located at OHA this summer as the DEC will be under construction. If you need assistance please email Ms. Prather at susan.prather@isd832.net.
DO
Return all chromebooks and chargers to school by June 2. Students will be able to use them in school the last week of school but will not be able to bring them home.
SHARE
On June 10, 2025, after 12 PM log into Parentvue to access your child’s report card.
Principal's Spotlight on Learning
Each month, Principal Susie Prather spotlights learning happening at our school. This month, the Principal's spotlight focuses on Expertise.
Dear OHA Students and Families,
At Mahtomedi, we are proud to have dedicated educators who challenge, support, and care for our students every day. This month, we are highlighting our exceptional K-5 English Language Arts (ELA) team for their tireless efforts to enhance literacy instruction.
During the 2024-25 school year, our K-5 teachers have devoted countless hours to collaboration, learning, reflection, and planning around literacy which shows their commitment to excellence in literacy instruction K-5. They have embraced the Minnesota State Read Act, deepened their understanding of the science of reading, and carefully selected and implemented new resources to strengthen literacy instruction. Core components include:
Foundational Skills: Implementing UFli, Functional Phonics, and Morphology.
Core Literacy Resources: Focusing on knowledge building, comprehension, vocabulary, and writing.
We recognized the outstanding work of our K-5 ELA team at the Zephyr Showcase on May 12. The event featured third-grade students from Ms. Gibson’s, Ms. Loosbrock's and Ms. Voit’s classes. The students shared their learning from the Space Module in Wit & Wisdom by sharing essays and Google sites about Space.
Additionally, we honored the ELA team during the School Board Meeting on May 12. This team is led by Lindsey Scanlon, K-12 Literacy Coordinator, and Judy Livingston, Literacy Coach. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to these teacher leaders for their dedication and support. Check out the slides to outline the hard work of these teacher leaders.
K-5 ELA Team Members:
Kindergarten- Lynnette Showers, Annie Albin
First Grade- Bre Stremke, Hannah Stender
Second Grade- Christine Simmet, Greta Ebner
Third Grade- Katie Nestrud, Jodi Zemke
Fourth Grade- Nick Merges, Sydney Samson, Casey Hoffman
Fifth Grade- Jen Och, George Felber
Special Teacher- Pam Rech
Reading Specialist- Cassie Gralish
Literacy Coach- Judy Livingston
Literacy Coordinator- Lindsey Scanlon
Thank you to our entire ELA team for your commitment to literacy excellence and for supporting your colleagues throughout this process to create a consistent K-5 system for literacy instruction.
Take care of yourself, your family, and each other.
Ms. Prather, Principal of O.H. Anderson
School News
Now Hiring
Check out our website for job openings for the 2025-26 school year.
OHA is hiring:
Special Education Teacher
Administrative Assistant
Long Term Substitute for Science
Long Term Substitute for 5th Grade
2025-26- School Year Updates
We are hoping to get our updated playground equipment installed in July. Thank you to MAEF for making this a reality. We will have a celebration once they are ready.
We want to welcome new OHA staff members:
5th Grade Teacher- Erin Rustin (former 2nd grade teacher from Wildwood)
Special Education Teacher
Administrative Assistant
LTS Science Teacher Sept. 1- Oct. 24
LTS 5th Grade Teacher
Lunch/ Recess Para- Sara JacobsonWe will be using Infinite Campus as a more user friendly student information system.
Open House for Kindergarten only as we have added additional time to our Family Connection and Assessment Days.
Family Connection/ Assessment Days will be Sept 2 (9:30 AM-7:00 PM) & Sept 3 (8:00 AM-4:00 PM) - Plan for your children to take school photos, complete an assessment and have a school tour. Watch for the sign-up link for these dates in communications over the summer.
No Caffeinated Beverages in School
Please do not send energy drinks or pop such as Bubbl’r or Alani Nu drinks with your child to school. We do not allow caffeinated beverages at school. If your child opens one of these energy drinks during school hours, they will be asked to throw it away.
Lost and Found
All lost and found will need to be picked up by Thursday, June 5th. Any lost and found items not picked up will be donated on Friday, June 6th. Please plan accordingly.
Yearbooks
Yearbooks will be distributed to those who purchased them on June 2nd. If you forgot to purchase, the yearbooks will be sold on a first come, first serve basis on June 4th starting at 8:45 AM until supplies last. Please bring in $30 cash only. Checks will not be accepted.
Not attending Mahtomedi 2025-26 school year
If you are moving or not planning on attending Mahtomedi schools, please let the office know at beth.hennen@isd832.net.
School Supply Sale for 2025-26
The Mahtomedi Elementary PTO is partnering with The Write Stuff to host a one-stop shop for your school supplies! Click here and start shopping. Kits will be delivered directly to home.
Free shipping to home ends on June 20th, and the store will close on July 13th.
Summer Reading Opportunities
Our goal is for our OHA students to read for 20 minutes each day during the summer to continue their reading habit. All students in grades 3 & 4 will bring a book bag for summer reading. Please keep this in a safe place and you can return it in the fall. Thanks to Ms. Hughes and Ms. M-A for organizing and making 400 bags of books for summer reading. Summer Ideas 2025
Summer Math Ideas
Here are 2 ideas for Avoiding Summer Slide in Math.
Greg Tang Math Summer Challenge is a free math challenge for students to complete during their summer break, using the online games and books.
Listen to the Multiplication Songs once a week and practice multiplication and division games online, using flashcards or playing cards.
Lunch Menu for Next Week
Around the School
Passion Day
Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped OHA students explore their passions. Students could explore fishing, dancing, soccer, disc golf, crafts, and cooking.
Spring Fling
Thank you to everyone who attended the Spring Fling. It was a great community building event and the PTO raised over $20,000 to support OHA and WW.
PTO also extends their thanks to everyone who attended and supported the Spring Fling.
3rd Grade Welcome
Track and Field Day was a blast. Thank you to all the volunteers for making this a success.
Retirement
OHA would like to congratulate and thank Mr. Felber who will be retiring at the end of the school year. Your dedication to teaching has left an indelible mark on generations. Congratulations!
Wall of Fame
Congratulations to this week’s Wall of Fame honorees! Every week, students are selected from our Ticket Bowl for being Respectful, Responsible, and giving everyone the right to learn.
Food Truck Friday
Thank you to everyone who recently joined us at Mahtomedi Community Education’s Food Truck Friday! This beloved event is a favorite in our community for a reason–it's all about bringing neighbors together to enjoy good food, great music, and meaningful connection. Click here to see photos and behind-the-scenes moments from the event!
Fun Photos This Week
Celebrate Our Staff
If you want to celebrate a teacher or staff member please fill out this Zephyr Celebration Form. It makes a staff member's day for going the extra mile. We will deliver the kind wishes to them and we will celebrate how they make a difference in the lives of a child.
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