Parents
Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a program that functions as support for the school financially. When programs are in a financial need that is not supported by the budget, they can use the Helping Hands program to fund their needs. Helping Hands is funded by the plans and coordination of events throughout the year.
Families are required to help in different events through out the year. They can help head up a program or assist in the event. We are always looking for new fundraisers or ideas to help our school!
The Helping Hands committee meets two times a year to discuss events and other happenings through out the school.
The events are:
-Fall Craft Show
-Pastors Feast
-Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser
-Christmas Program
-Tulip Time Walk
-Parking Lot Sale
-Middle School Play
-Grandparents Day
-Enrollment Night/Open Houses
TRIP (Tuition Reduction Incentive Program): This allows you to buy prepaid “gift cards” to places you already shop and visit. When making your shopping list you are able to check online at the percentages you could “earn” for buying the gift card through TRIP. Simple order a physical card or you are able to order an ECard which goes onto your smart phone. This is a great way to receive credits towards your tuition. Please contact the school to receive more information and to receive the code to sign up!
Food Provided
Due to COVID allowances, our school has provided completely FREE Hot Lunches. We serve hot lunch daily based on a rotating scheduled menu delivered to us by West Ottawa. Each week an order sheet will be sent home and you can choose if you would like your child to have Lunch. The kids walk down to our Licensed Kitchen to pick up their meals and take them back to their rooms to enjoy. This is available for Preschool (all day Program) through 8th Grade. We are waiting to hear if the hot lunch program will continue in the 2022-2023 school year.
Pig-in-the-Blankets
South Olive makes and sells our famous pig-in-the-blankets. The pigs are made in the school’s licensed kitchen. Each family contributes parent service hours to help make these delicious treats. The profits from selling the pigs helps to keep our tuition rates low!
Commonly Asked Questions
If my child starts out in the Home School Program but LOVES being in the classroom, can they switch to full time?
ABSOLUTLY! We have had MANY families start out in our 3 day Home School Connections program who have switched to full time attendance! The great thing about our school is we can be flexible! Feel free to talk with your child’s teacher for their input, then reach out to the office and we will let you know what is needed to go full time.
Are there ways to help me afford South Olive?
Absolutely! We know that private school tuition can be a difficulty in this economy. If you want to attend South Olive but are unsure about the cost, fill out our Affordable for All online application form. The FACTS Management System will walk you through how to apply for tuition reduction to attend SOCS.
What are Parents required to help with?
We understand that everyone is busy! We require parents to help with just a few things throughout the year.
At the beginning of the year, parents will sign up for events they want to help with (usually 2-3 events).
We also require that each family help to make our famous Pig-in-the-Blankets. You will have from June through May to fulfill a certain number of hours.
Every Spring we have our Annual Auction: each family is asked to help solicit and collect donations or to serve at this event. We also ask that each family help make food to be served.
Throughout the year we may also ask for volunteers to make food or treats for special events or to spoil our AMAZING Teachers and Staff!
Does South Olive offer therapy services to students who require specialist intervention?
We are able to request Speech, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy services through the West Ottawa School District. In most cases, the specialist visits our school once or twice a week to closely with your child as needed.
