Senator Snapshot
A Look At The Week Ahead: October 25, 2021
An exciting day in 7th gr science
B-ball has begun!
Choose Happy!
Principal's Message
Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade girls' volleyball teams who played tough and took 2nd place the championship game against Herrick on Wednesday. Boys' basketball has begun and our first game that was scheduled for Thursday, October 28th has been postponed and will be rescheduled.
Parent Teacher Conferences were held this week and our staff enjoyed meeting with many of our parents. We were happy to share another step in the process back to a normal school year! A HUGE thank you to the OMS PTA for providing food and snacks on both evenings of conferences!
Next week observe Red Ribbon week and will have Spirit week culminating with costume day on Friday, October 29. More information is later in this week's newsletter.
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS will take place beginning on Tuesday, October 26.
Please note that student picture retakes have been rescheduled to Thursday, November 4.
- Main Office - We are currently only allowing essential workers to enter the building. If you have a question, please call the O'Neill office M-F between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at 630-719-5815. If you feel there is an urgency to communicate in person - our secretaries will ask that you stay outdoors while they work to help you.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Durbala & Mr. Cobo
The Week Ahead: October 25th-October 29th
Monday, October 25 - Early release at 2:10 PM Bell Schedule
Red Ribbon Week - Wear Red Day
7th Bball AM practice
8th Bball AM practice
7:00 PM: Board of Education Curriculum Workshop - OMS Cafeteria
Tuesday, October 26
Red Ribbon Week - Tie Dye Day
8th bball AM practice
7th bball PM practice
3:20-3:50 PM: Student Council meeting - room 202
3:30-5:30 PM: Cheerleading tryouts - cafeteria
3:30-5:00 PM: Wrestling Clinic - small gym
7:00 PM: Band/Choir Concert
Wednesday, October 27
Red Ribbon Week - Wear Neon Day
7th bball AM practice
8th bball PM practice
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM OMS Singers - Choir Room
3:20-3:45 PM: Identity Club - room 207
3:30-5:00 PM: Wrestling Clinic - small gym
Thursday, October 28
Red Ribbon Week - Wear Your Favorite Sports Team Day
3:30-5:00 PM: Wrestling Clinic - small gym
Friday, October 29
Red Ribbon Week - Wear Orange and Black or a costume
8th bball AM practice
7th bball PM practice
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM OMS Singers - Choir Room
3:30-5:00 PM: Wrestling Clinic - small gym
Halloween Costume Guidelines
Students at OMS will be allowed to dress up for Halloween on Friday, October 29th: If you wish to participate in Halloween dress-up day, please follow these simple guidelines to keep things safe and appropriate for the school setting.
Students DO NOT need to wear a costume and those who do not have a costume can wear orange and black.
Costumes must be:
- Be tasteful and sensitive in your costume selection, school dress code DOES apply:
- No weapons or potentially dangerous items.
- No glorification of violence
- No costumes that are offensive to others
- No hair spray at school
- Students must wear an approved face mask that covers their mouth and nose - even if they have a Halloween mask.
- You must be able to see safely. You may not wear anything that blocks your vision. Any type of Halloween mask must be removed while in class.
- You must arrive to school in your costume. You will not be allowed to change or apply makeup at school. Glitter is not allowed.
- You must be able to sit in your regular desk and be able to participate in all normal class activities throughout the day.
- Students in costume will not be required to change for PE.
Join the OMS PTA
We invite you to join the OMS PTA for the 2021-22 school year. In the past, the OMS PTA has organized VIP Day, the Color Run, Teacher Appreciation meals, funded 7th and 8th grade student field trips, teacher grants, and donated classroom equipment. As a member of the PTA, you have a say in helping us shape PTA programs and determine where PTA funds are allocated. We need your support!
PTA Membership is $10/family for the year. Scan QR code or go to website to join. https://omspta.memberhub.store/
Important Parent Reminders
Morning Announcements: Did you know you can read our daily announcements? The announcements read to students each morning are also available on the OMS website so families can also stay informed. Click here to see a sample
Face Coverings: Students and staff are required to wear approved face coverings while at school. The district will be providing disposable face coverings for students who forget to bring one. Students will be able to remove their masks when outside the building for PE. Classes will take outdoor mask breaks as needed and we highly recommend having several face coverings for students to rotate especially during warm weather.
Activity bus: The activity bus for OMS will begin this week. Students that stay after school for clubs, sports, extra help, or detentions can take the activity bus home at 4:00 PM.
PTA SPIRIT WEAR
Spirit Wear is now available to order and it makes a great Christmas gift! You can place your order at gymazingfinds.com/oneill. Email Jen Galvan jgalvanpics@gmail.com with any questions.
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O'Neill Middle School
Email: mdurbala@dg58.org
Website: https://dg58.org/on/
Location: 635 59th Street, Downers Grove, IL, USA
Phone: 630-719-5815
Twitter: @ONeillPrincipal