Who do I contact for...
Wondering who can help?
Following are contact names and phone numbers for a number of people and programs frequently needed by our families. And of course, you can always contact us in the main office, and we will be happy to help!
- Olson Facebook: @olsonelementary@WCUSD200
Olson School Office - 815-338-0473 • Olson Attendance Line - 815-337-8620 • Olson Fax Line - 815-338-8142
Jennifer Malecke, Principal
Lydia Davis, Building Secretary
Yami Salinas, Attendance Secretary
- Questions about attendance and tardies.
- Questions about school events or school activities
- Chromebook Replacement Plan - $30 annual
- Changes in pick-up or drop off procedures for the day
- To report an extended absence or vacation
- Any questions about school procedures or policies
- PTO questions or contact information
- Concerns about school safety, climate, or current events
- Information about school website
- Contact information for staff members - voicemail contacts
- Information or schedule for upcoming IEP meeting
- Assistance with scheduling a conference or meeting with teacher(s)
Please call the office with any other questions or concerns. As necessary we will direct your call.
Contacting Teachers
Call your child's teacher • 815-338-0473
You will be directed to the teacher’s classroom phone and/or to the voicemail.
Or email your child's teacher @wcusd200.org View our Directory, which includes teacher names and email addresses
Contact your child’s teacher for information about any of the following:
- Math Curriculum and Resources
- Homework
- Understanding GoMath
- GoMath On-Line Issues
- Reading Curriculum and Resources
- Homework
- Understanding ReadyGen
- ReadyGen On-Line Issues
- Chromebook and Canvas Questions
- Logging In
- Concerns about functionality of chromebook
- Accessing student programs
- Classroom Volunteer Opportunities
- Or other ways to be involved in school community
- Understanding the academic data that is shared with me
- Report Cards
- MAP, ACCESS, PARCC, or APPLL reports
- Learner Concerns and Behaviors
- Motivation and Attention
- Lost or missing supplies
- Inability to complete school work
- Organization
Olson School Library & STEAM Lab
Ms. Bridget Harvey, Inquiry Specialist and Library Staff • 815-338-0473
- Questions about our library collection
- Missing, lost, or overdue library books
- Scholastic Book Fair questions or comments
- STEAM Lab curriculum
- STEAM Lab contributions
Olson Social Workers
Ms. Kelly Sobieck, Social Worker • 815-338-0473
Mrs. Amy Zeh, Social Worker • 815-338-0473
- Information about social services in the community
- Specific questions about social/emotional issues with your child
- Concerns for emotional well being
- Significant behavioral changes at home or at school
- Concerns about comments, self-harm, injurious behavior
- Significant family changes (e.g. divorce, death of a family member, loss of job, other stressors)
Olson School Music Programs
Mrs. Deb Schweihs, Band Director View Elementary Band Information
Ms. Jillian Forbes, Orchestra Director View Elementary Orchestra Information
Mr. Hugo Alcazar, Olson Music Teacher and Choral Director
- After school practice schedule and attendance
- Concert or performance schedule
- Where to go ~ When ~ What to wear
- Expectations for student participation
- Instrument rental and responsibilities
- Contact Director if your child chooses to discontinue in these activities.
Kids Club
Amy Kroyer, Director of Kids Club • 815-338-0643
Email: kidsclub@wcusd200.org
- Kids Club availability
- Issues at Kids Club with students or staff
- Kids Club Schedule
- Summer Kids Club Program
View More Information On Kids Club
Health Services
Jean Diamond, Olson School Nurse • 815-338-0473
Lisa Tate, Director of Health Services • 815-206-0643
Health concerns - Connecting with our health care providers
- List of resources about health and wellness
- Procedures for returning to school following an illness or injury
- Accidents or injuries at school
- Medication changes or any health updates
Please see the Health Services page for a list of healthcare resources in our community.
Technology
Technology Department District 200 Help Line • 815-337-2155
Email: techsupport@wcusd200.org
Please contact the Olson School office for any of these concerns and we will work with the Technology Department to address the issues.
- Damage to Chromebooks
- Logging in to Canvas at home
- Purchase of the Chromebook Replacement Plan
- Lost or damaged Chromebook cases or cords
Food Services
Colleen Roth, Olson Food Services Manager • 815-206-7770
Please contact Olson Food Service Manager with any questions about breakfast or lunch service at Olson. You may also call the school with questions about Free and Reduced procedures.
- Questions or concerns about breakfast or lunch service at Olson
- Information about expectations for breakfast/lunch
- Information about menu items or selection
District 200 Food Services Dept
Amy Kroyer, Director of Food Services • 815-338-8166
Please contact D200 Food Service directly if there are immediate concerns.
- Questions or concerns about the monthly menu
- Payment questions - Updated balance
- Information about the Free and Reduced program
More Information on Food Services (including breakfast and lunch menus)
Transportation
District 200 Transportation Department • 815-338-4777
Mike Freeman, Director of Transportation
Significant and urgent questions regarding your child’s transportation to or from school may be addressed to the Transportation Department.
- Questions about the bus route and/or scheduled times
- Long term changes in pick-up or drop off location
- Concerns about transportation safety
Depending on the circumstances, a call to the school office may be made to address these issues, or you may call the Transportation Department
- Issues on the bus with driver/students
- Problems with your child’s seat on the bus
- Concerns about the bus stop
More Information on Transportation
School Calendars
View the District-wide calendar for the school year.
Other Helpful McHenry County Resources
- Non-Emergency Community Help • 211
- DCFS Hotline • 800-252-2873
- McHenry County Crisis Line • 800-892-8900 or call or text 988
- Turning Point (domestic violence assistance) • 815-338-8081
- Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County • 815-334-9597
- Options and Advocacy for McHenry County • 815-477-4720