The Indian Post
Director of Schools - Parent Issue 9 - April 2022
Directors Corner -
Spring break is finally here, and I hope your child has a wonderful break!
As we all head out, we can also celebrate the many accomplishments of this school year. I want to start off by saying how proud I am of our staff for continuing to teach the children in our community during a pandemic. This says a lot about their dedication, perseverance, and true love for your children. When you see your child's teacher, please thank them because they have been true heroes in our community. They have molded a calmness during very hectic times, and they have kept a positive and reassuring attitude each and every day. I also want to shout out to our parents and families that continue to support our students, teachers, staff and volunteers. It is your dedication and encouragement that has helped to make this school year such a success.
When we return from break, please help assist our teachers with bridging gaps by ensuring your student is all caught up with homework and daily classwork. The last weeks of school are spent covering as much content as possible before the state test date arrives. As we begin testing season, please encourage your child(ren) to focus and utilize test taking strategies. And most importantly, encourage them to try their very best, as these state assessment scores will follow them throughout their academic career.
There is never enough time in the day for teachers, so lets all pitch in and be supportive. As we embark on the final days, please continue to check with your child's teacher, be patient, and willing to do whatever is needed for our students' to be successful. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child's teacher, they'll be happy to assist you in any way.
Thank you for supporting Oneida Schools
and for supporting your child(ren)'s education.
- Dr. Jeanny Phillips
Mark Your Calendar!
April 2nd - Autism World Awareness Day
April 4th - 8th - OSSD Spring Break!
April 14th - OHS Cheer Tryouts/ 6th Grade 4-H
April 15th - Good Friday (NO SCHOOL)
April 17th - Easter Sunday
April 18th - Districtwide Testing Begins
April 22nd - Earth Day
April 28th - OHS Senior Night (6pm-8pm)
S.I.M.P.L.E Moments
Fun, Engaging & Easy Reading Activities
with Riley the Reading Raccoon!
Release by the TN Dept. of Education, S.I.M.P.L.E. Moments aims to help families create research-based daily sounds-first experiences that will set their child on a path toward successful reading while in the classroom and the future.
Using a sounds first approach, S.I.M.P.L.E. Moments encourages families to spend just a few minutes each day playing, modeling, listening, and learning about sounds together with the help of Riley the Reading Raccoon.
S.I.M.P.L.E. stands for:
S - Focus on hearing and playing with sounds to create pre-reading experiences.
I - Stay informed on ways to support your child.
M – Use the shared resources as a model for playing and talking with your child.
P - Play games at home that involve sounds and words.
L- Spend time listening and learning with your child.
E- Engage in opportunities to learn will best prepare your child for school.
Follow #TNReadingforAll and #ReadLikeRiley on social media for regular updates.
OSSD Spring 2022 Testing Schedules
2nd - 5th Grade: Monday, April 18th
OMS TNReady Testing Date
6th - 8th Grade: Tuesday, April 19th
OHS EOC Testing Dates
ELA - April 20th & April 26th
Geometry - May 2nd
US History - May 3rd
Biology - May 4th
Algebra 1 - May 9th
Algebra 2 - May 10th
Make-up Testing - May 12th & 13th
OHS ADV Placement Exams
AP Government/Politics - May 2nd
AP Psychology - May 3rd
AP Art History/AP Microeconomics - May 6th
AP English/Comp - May 10th
OHS NWEA Freshman Testing
Math - May 11th
Reading - May 12th
RSCC Final Exams
May 2nd - 5th (classes end May 6th)
OHS Semester Final Exams
1st & 5th Period - May 17th
2nd & 5th - May 19th
Test Taking Tips for Students!
2. Make a Plan - Make a list of the most important topics to be covered and use that as a guide when you study. Circle items that you know will require extra time. Be sure to plan extra time to study the most challenging topics.
3. The Night Before - Cramming doesn't work. If you've followed a study plan, the night before the test you should do a quick review and get to bed early. Remember, your brain and body need sleep to function well, so don't stay up late!
4. The Morning of the Test - Did you know that you think better when you have a full stomach? So don't skip breakfast the morning of the test. Get to school early and do a ten-minute power study right before the test, so your brain is turned on and tuned up.
5. Test Time - Before the test begins, make sure you have everything you'll need - scratch paper, extra pencils, your calculator (if you're allowed to use it). Read the instructions! You want to make sure you are marking answers correctly.
After School Programs & Tutoring!
SUPPORTING OUR STUDENTS IN THEIR ACADEMIC GROWTH IS TOP PRIORITY AT OSSD!
Please let your student's parent(s) know if
an after school program or tutoring may be beneficial.
OES WEEKLY SCHEDULE
2nd Grade Math Club: Tuesday and Thursday (3:15-4:15)
2nd Grade Tutoring: Monday and Wednesday (3:15-4:15)
3rd Grade Tutoring: Tuesday and Thursday (3:15-4:15)
4th/5th Grade Math Tutoring: Monday and Wednesday (3:15-4:15)
4th/5th Grade Tutoring: Tuesday and Thursday (3:15-4:15)
4th/5th Grade STEM Club: Thursday (3:15-4:15)
(Must have signed permission form prior to)
4th/5th Grade Art Club: Tuesday and Friday (3:15-4:15)
(Must have signed permission form prior to)
OMS WEEKLY SCHEDULE
All Subject Tutoring/ Drama Club/Robotics Team: Monday and Wednesday (3:30-4:30)
Cranium Crushers/Sign Language: Tuesday and Thursday (3:30-4:30)
8th Grade Math Tutoring: Tuesday and Thursday (3:30-4:30)
OHS MONTHLY SCHEDULE
After school tutoring - Mrs. Bridges:
April - 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st
Time 4 Time - Mrs. Sexton:
April - 11th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 25th, 27th
May - 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 12th
OHS Softball 2022
April 1st - York @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 11th - McCreary @ 6:00pm (HOME)
April 12th - Oliver Springs @ 6:00pm (HOME)
April 14th - Whitely City @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 15th - Campbell County @ 12pm (AWAY)
April 19th - Wartburg @ 6:00pm (HOME)
April 25th - Campbell County @ 6:00pm (HOME)
April 26th - Sunbright @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 28th - Scott High @ 5:00pm (AWAY)
April 29th - Monterey @ 5:00pm (AWAY)
May 2nd - York @ 6:00pm (HOME)
OMS Softball 2022
April 1st - Oakdale (JV) @ 5:30pm (HOME)
April 8th - Harriman (JV) @ 5:30pm (AWAY)
April 11th - Norwood (JV) @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 12th - OS @ 6:00pm (HOME)
April 18th - Midway @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 19th - Wartburg (JV) @ 6:00pm (HOME)
April 21st - Coalfield @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 26th - Cherokee @ 6:00pm (HOME)
OHS Soccer 2022
OHS Boys Soccer Schedule:
April 4th - Campbell Co. @ 6:00pm (HOME)
April 7th - Clinton @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 11th - Harriman @ 6:00pm (HOME)*
April 14th - Cumberland Gap @ 6:30pm (AWAY)*
April 18th - Northview Academy @ 6:30pm (HOME)
April 22nd - Rockwood @ 6:30pm (HOME)*
April 26th - Scott High @ 6:00pm (HOME)
April 28th - Grace Christian @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
May 2nd - Kingston @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
District Games*
District Tournament
May 9th - 12th
Regional Tournament
May 16th - 19th
State Sectionals
May 21st
State Tournament
May 24th - 27th
OMS Soccer 2022
April 12th - Horace Maynard @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 14th - Cumberland Gap @ 5:00pm (AWAY)
April 19th - Campbell County @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 25th - Tournament @ Cumberland Gap
April 29th - Claiborne @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
May 3rd - Claiborne @ 6:00pm
OHS Baseball 2022
April 1st - Rockwood @ 5:30pm (AWAY)
April 4th - Wartburg @ 5:30pm (HOME)
April 5th - Wartburg @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 7th - Carter @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 11th - Oliver Springs @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 12th - Oliver Springs @ 6:00pm (HOME)
April 15th - Lenoir City @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 19th - CAK @ 5:30pm (AWAY)
April 21st - Sunbright @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 25th - Coalfield @ 6:00pm (AWAY)
April 26th - Coalfield @ 5:30pm (HOME)
April 27th - Carter @ 5:30pm (HOME)
April 28th - Sunbright @ 6:00pm (HOME)
District Tournament
May 9th - 11th
Region Tournament
May 16th - 18th
OMS Baseball 2022
April 1st - McCreary County @ 5:30pm (HOME)
April 9th - Norwood (DH) @ 10:00am (HOME)
April 18th - Wartburg @ 5:30pm (HOME)
April 19th - Wartburg @ 5:30pm (AWAY)
District Tournament
April 29th - May 1st
OHS Fishing Team 2022
Championship
May 21st - Douglas
Oneida Special School District
Website: https://www.oneidaschools.org/
Location: 195 North Bank Street, Oneida, TN, USA
Phone: (423) 569 - 8912