The faculty, students and parents of Odom Elementary participated in Aldine ISD’s Make a Difference Day by helping our neighbors in need and donating hygiene items to NAMS (Northwest Assistance Ministries). We collected three plastic tote containers full of soap, toothpaste, deodorant, lotion, shampoo, napkins and tissue. The NAMS staff was very appreciative of our donations.

On October 24, 2011, Aldine Middle School’s cheerleaders, and LOTC participated in the Red Ribbon Week pep rally which was also the C.H.I.C.K.E.N. Club. The fourth grade students at Odom Elementary really enjoyed the presentation and are excited about making good grades, and having good conduct so that they can participate in extra curricular activities when they get to Intermediate and Middle School.

The week of November 14-November 18, Odom Elementary celebrated Generation Texas Week, formally known as Education Go Get It Week. The students and staff celebrated the week by dressing to impress, students dressed as to what they wanted to be when they grew up, and we wore shades because “our futures are bright”, and we ended the week with college shirts. The fourth grade students had two guest speakers. The first was Twiana Collier, Coordinator of student financial aid, and Mr. Brewer from Houston Tae Kwon Do. Mrs. Collier spoke to the students about the importance of receiving good grades, making good choices, and how this can impact their lifelong learning. Mr. Brewer spoke to the students about being respectful, having good manners, and how this can affect them in life. Both speakers were motivational and the students are excited about going to college.

Ronald McDonald visited Odom and performed a magic show for the entire school. The show had several components which included bullying and friendship. The students in grades kindergarten through fourth grade enjoyed the show. Students were brought on stage to participate and they had a great time.

Teachers were given certificates and spirit attire coupons as incentives for having perfect attendance for the 3rd 6 weeks.

Teachers from each grade level visited Oleson Elementary and shared ideas and activities with the staff members. They were rewarded a token of appreciation from Mrs. Spears and Mrs. Perry

Mr. Ward is Odom Elementary's 2011-2012 Teacher of the year. Congratulations Mr. Ward and thanks for all that you do for the students at Odom Elementary. Mrs. Perry, principal presented Mr. Ward with a plaque, certificate, and an Orchard plant during the faculty meeting.