Ordean East Middle School News
Vol 2. Issue 20 ~ May 28, 2021
Only 2 More Weeks of School!
Looking Ahead: Last 2 Weeks of School
No school Monday, May 31, in observance of Memorial Day.
Last Canvas Module will be published on Tuesday, June 1.
School materials, Chromebooks and charging cords will be returned on Friday, June 4.
Middle Schools will continue to be In-person through Tuesday, June 8.
Always Distant Learners may return their Chromebook & School Materials on June 7 or 8,, 8:00AM-3:00PM, in the main office. Or June , between 8:00AM-5:00PM, our staff will meet you curbside for no contact drop off.
Wednesday, June 9, is a Distance Learning Day as normal.
Thursday, June 10 has been set as a day for Targeted In-Person Supports. Teachers will individually invite students who MUST come in for targeted support and work completion. Buses will run as normal. All arrangements will be confirmed by June 4.
OEMS Summer EXCEL Jumpstart- August 2-19
Chromebook & School Materials Collection
All Distant Learners will return their school materials, Chromebooks and chargers the following week. June 7th & 8th, you may drop off materials at the main office between 8:00AM-3:00PM. Wednesday, June 9th, we will have staff available for curbside/no contact drop off between 8:00AM-5:00PM.
Note: Fees will be assessed for missing chargers, damaged Chromebooks or items not returned.
WE LEARN & GROW TOGETHER ~ OEMS PTA
OEMS families will host a coffee/breakfast for the staff on their work day, Friday, June 11th to show the OEMS staff our gratitude for helping our kids grow during a historically challenging year.
Just as important, we are also collecting food items for kids with need at OEMS. Staff will distribute for kids to take home. I will also accept monetary contributions to shop for items.
Mr. D'Amour, FACS teacher, and students will be making scones and Caribou on London & 21st will contribute coffee.
Will you please join us?
Please check out the link below for more specific information: https://signup.com/go/RBpZaJY
Most Digitally Engaged Awards
Most Digitally Engaged: Matthew Holappa
Most Digitally Engaged: Olivia Drodzowski
Most Digitally Engaged: Chloe Lane
Helpful Husky Awards
Helpful Husky: Jameson Koewler
Helpful Husky: Gabrielle Bauers
Helpful Husky: Brandon Donahue
Awesome-tude Awards
Awesome-tude Award: Milos Soderberg
Awesome-tude Award: Breck Burns
Awesome-tude Award: Elise Benson
We Welcome You to Our Virtual 8th Grade Band Concert!
Molly McNamee - "Why Do I Matter?"
Ordean East Middle Student places in National PTA Reflections Art Program!
Molly McNamee, an Ordean East Middle School 8th grade student, placed at Nationals in the PTA Reflections Art Program in Literature. Her piece, titled, "Why Do I Matter?," received the Award of Excellence.
The annual PTA Reflections Art Program encourages students to express themselves through the arts. This year's theme was "I Matter Because.." Nearly 300,000 students from across the country, and in American schools overseas, participate annually in the National PTA’s Reflections program. The awards program spans six arts categories (Dance Choreography, Film Production, Music Composition, Photography, Literature, and Visual Arts) across four grade divisions and the Special Artist Division.
ABOUT REFLECTIONS:
The Reflections program is the National PTA’s cornerstone arts program. It was developed in 1969 by Colorado’s PTA President Mary Lou Anderson to encourage students to explore their talents and express themselves. Since then, the Reflections program has inspired millions of students to reflect on a specific theme and create original artwork. National PTA believes every child deserves a quality arts education. Participation in arts programs like Reflections develops the whole-child, nurtures creativity and teamwork, and connects families and schools to one another and to their communities. Learn more at PTA.org/Reflections.
Attached is her literature piece titled, "Why Do I Matter?"
Families: ISD 709 Operational Planning Survey
Your input is important as district and school leaders prepare for the 2021-22 school year.
The return to full in-person learning will require district-wide focus in all schools on:
- Student learning
- Student mental health
- Equity Framework knowledge and application
- Blended Learning implementation (incorporating digital learning with in-person learning)
A variety of stakeholder input, including the results of this survey, will be used to inform decision making on prioritizing our strategies and resources.
Please submit your survey by Thursday June 10, thank you!
Dates to Remember
May 31: No School- Memorial Day Holiday
June 1: Last Canvas Module Published
June 4: All District Chromebooks and charging cords returned to school (in-person students)
June 4: All arrangements for June 10 In-person Support will be confirmed.
June 7 & 8: Chromebook & School Materials Return for "Always Distant Learners" 8:00AM-3:00PM- In the main office
June 8: Last day of grace for late work submission
June 9: Distance Learning Day
June 9: Chromebook & School Materials Return for "Always Distant Learners" 8:00AM-5:00PM- Curbside/No contact drop off
June 10: Last Day of School (Targeted In-Person Support by Invitation/Coordination by Teachers)
Ordean East Middle School
Attendance: Dawn Warner
Principal: Gina Kleive
Assistant Principals: Rachel Jackson & Michael Emerson
School Counselors:
Ashley Kedrowski, Sarah Seglem, & Lisa Wentworth
School Social Worker: Tracy Litman
Email: gina.kleive@isd709.org
Website: https://www.isd709.org/ordean-east
Location: 2900 East 4th Street, Duluth, MN, USA
Phone: 218-336-8940
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrdeanEastMiddleSchool/