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February 2021
Re-Opening Informational Screencast
Greetings Eagle Families,
I hope this newsletter finds you and your family well. We are officially in the final stages of preparing our building for the return to in-person learning. I am extremely excited to begin welcoming students back into the building and look forward to seeing how our staff will continue to reach, challenge, and prepare our students regardless of being virtual or hybrid. In an effort to make the sharing of information easier, OMS staff have created a series of screencasts that will be shared with our community throughout the week of February 8th.
The first of these screencasts can be accessed by clicking on the "OMS Re-Opening Screencast" button below. This video highlights the different resources that will be shared with you and our students next week. Please take some time to review the screencast and don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need anything! Thank you so much for your continued support!
Daniel L. Enck
Principal
Important Information
Black/African American History Month - During the month of February, we celebrate and recognize Black/African American History Month. FCPS and OMS are dedicated to fostering an environment that is welcoming and affirming for all students. As we strive to Reach, Challenge, and Prepare our students for success in a diverse global society, it is essential that we acknowledge, honor, and celebrate the diverse ethnic and racial identities, heritages, cultures, and perspectives of all members of our local, national, and global communities. Black/African American History Month affords us an opportunity to make visible our commitment to a high quality and inclusive education for all students.
Bus Stop Information:
Bus stop information is now available, please check the bus stop information on https://www.fcps.org/transportation/bus-stop-information-online. There you will find bus information and stop times. It is important to note that these times could change up until the Hybrid Learning Model begins.
Find Out First - Please continue to closely monitor your email for Find Out First messages from OMS. Next week, you will be receive one OMS Find Out First message each day outlining information regarding our re-opening plans.
Library/Media Updates -
Book Club - If you missed our February session, our next book club will begin the week of March 8! The club is during lunch from 12:10-12:30 pm, on Wednesdays. More detailed information will be shared in the next update. Sign up by sending Katelyn Weber a Schoology message or email to katelyn.weber@fcps.org.
Curbside Books - Curbside pick up will be Monday February 22- Friday January 26 from 8 am- 5pm. Please ensure that an adult can bring you to OMS to pick up the items. A cart labeled alphabetically will sit outside the front doors that week. Use the following links to put holds on specific book titles or use the Google form to receive a Valentine Book Bundle
OMS Media Center Schoology Group Code: S6ZM-8SNT-53NST
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award - In January, FCPS celebrated the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards ceremony. I would like to congratulate OMS 8th grader, Emmanuel Johnson for being selected as the OMS recipient of this award. Manny was selected because he exemplifies the courage to act and persevere in the pursuit of equity for all.
Weekly Rotations - OMS electives and PE classes will continue to rotate by "A weeks" and "B weeks". We will NOT make adjustments based on missed days due to school closures. Our rotation for the rest of the term will be:
- Week of 2/8: B Week
- Week of 2/16: A Week
- Week of 2/22: B Week
- Week of 3/1: A Week
- Week of 3/8: B Week
- Week of 3/15: A Week
- Week of 3/22: B Week
- Week of 3/29: A Week
- Week of 4/5: B Week
February Construction Update
Construction update from Keller Brothers Inc.:
January Progress
- Brick veneer install Continues.
- Electrical room panels and transformer set and wire underway.
- Drywall finishing and painting operations continued.
- Continued above ceiling Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work.
- Ceiling grid install started end of the month.
- Electrical room transformer and panels installed and energized.
- Continue misc. utility and equipment tie ins to existing building.
February look ahead key milestones:
- Complete brick veneer.
- Windows and storefront doors install underway.
- Complete drywall and finishing operations.
- Continue painting operations.
- Set roof top unit equipment and make connections.
- Start roof metal trim work once brick complete.
- Complete ceiling grid installs.
- Obtain partial ceiling inspections and close up drywall ceilings.
- Continue above ceiling and in grid Mechanical, Electrical, Sprinkler, and Plumbing work. Start inspections.
- Ceramic tile, whiteboard/tack board, and casework installs to start.
Brick Install
Classroom
Science Room
Important Dates/Upcoming Events
Monday, February 8th - Health and Wellness Screencast sent via Find Out First
Tuesday, February 9th - School Logistics Screencast sent via Find Out First
Wednesday, February 10th - In-Person Orientation for 6th graders, new 7th graders, and new 8th graders who selected in-person/hybrid learning for Term Three
Thursday, February 11th - Virtual Orientation/Tour Video released for all students and parents/guardians via Find Out First
Friday, February 12th - Instruction in the Hybrid Model Screencast sent via Find Out First
Friday, February 12th - Virtual Coffee Chat with Mr. Enck @ 8:30 - 9:15
Monday, February 15th - Schools Closed - Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 16th - First scheduled day for FCPS hybrid learning
Oakdale Middle School Teacher of the Year - Mr. Owen
PTSA Updates
Hebba Hassanein - President
Joyce Hamba - Vice President
Jonathan Munemo - Vice President
Lisa Nelson - Secretary
Suzanne Trotter - Treasurer
Upcoming Meetings and Events:
Wednesday, February 10th - PTSA Board Meeting @ 6:30 via Google Meet
PTSA Social Media Links and Website:
Facebook - @OakdaleMSPTSA
Instagram - @schoolOakdalemiddle
Twitter - @MiddleOakdale
Website - https://oakdalemsptsa.wixsite.com/mysite
Contact Us:
Oakdale Middle School
Email: daniel.enck@fcps.org
Website: https://education.fcps.org/oms/
Location: 5810 Oakdale School Rd, Ijamsville, MD, USA
Phone: 240-236-5500
Twitter: @FCPS_OakdaleMS