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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!

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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  [Click here to 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

Ms. Jillian Forbes, Orchestra Director

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
  • Enrollment Form
     

Health Services

Olson School Nurse

District 200 Health Services Dept

Health Services Website

  • 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 Website for a list of healthcare resources in our community.
 

Technology

Technology Dept 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 Dept 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
Jackie McBride, 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

Food Services Dept Website
 

Transportation 

District 200 Transportation Dept  •  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 Dept.

  • 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 Dept.

  • Issues on the bus with driver/students
  • Problems with your child’s seat on the bus
  • Concerns about the bus stop
     

School Calendars

The district-wide school year calendar for 2022-23 is posted at calendar.
 

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