Principal's Message
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We have officially entered December and today we saw a few snowflakes. With the weather changing, please make sure that your child(ren) is dressing for the weather with coats, hats, and gloves. Students will continue to wait outside until 8:20 AM (7:40 AM for Early Bird students) unless the temperature and/or windchill is below 0 or it is raining or snowing heavily. Parents and students are reminded that coats, gloves, and winter hats that cover the ears should not be worn inside the building.
The December snowflakes also can bring questions about inclement weather days. The District 58 Board of Education approved an e-learning plan that allows District 58 to use e-learning days instead of emergency days. An e-learning day does not need to be made up in June which helps to maintain the end of the year without changes. On Monday, our staff will be reviewing with students how to access Google Meet through our Google Classrooms.
Please visit www.dg58.org/family-resources/winter to learn more FAQs regarding winter weather in District 58. We will continue to highlight one FAQ in the next few issues of Communicate 58.
We are excited to announce the return of our PTA-sponsored dance and etiquette classes for 8th graders. This annual tradition takes place on Friday nights in January and February. Look for information and a signup form sent via School Messenger earlier this week.
As always, if you have any questions you are welcome to call the main office (630) 719-5815 between 8 AM and 4 PM Monday - Friday.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Durbala & Mr. Cobo
CHARGE THAT CHROMEBOOK
HOW CAN YOU HELP? Parents, please work with your child to develop a routine that ensures their Chromebook is fully charged every night and work with your child to make sure they remember to bring the Chromebook to school each day.
The Week Ahead: December 12 - 16
Monday, December 12 - 2:10 PM dismissal - BELL SCHEDULE
TODAY: SPIRIT WEEK - Holiday Headgear
7:00 PM: Board of Education Meeting - Village Hall
Tuesday, December 13
TODAY: SPIRIT WEEK - Pajama Day
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM: Craft Club - Room 124
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM: Wrestling Intramural - Small Gym
4:15 PM: 8th Gr Boys Basketball Playoffs at Home vs. Westlake
5:15 PM: 7th Gr Boys Basketball Playoffs at Home vs. Marquardt
6:00 PM: PTA Meeting - Library
Wednesday, December 14
TODAY: SPIRIT WEEK - Red and Green Day
Period 5A: Cafe No Delay - Library
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM: Newspaper Club - Room 214
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM: Wrestling Intramural - Small Gym
4:00 PM: Boys Basketball Semi-Finals at Westlake - TBD
Thursday, December 15 - PM Assembly Schedule
TODAY: SPIRIT WEEK - Flannel Day
2:10 PM: OMS Music Assembly
3:20 PM - 5:00 PM: Wrestling Intramural - Small Gym
7:00 PM: Band, Choir, Orchestra Winter Concert - Main Gym
Friday, December 16 - PM ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
TODAY: SPIRIT WEEK - Holiday Sweater or Festive Shirt
2:10 PM: DGS Choir Assembly
December 19-23
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
December 26-30
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
Monday, January 2
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
Tuesday, January 3
SCHOOL RESUMES
Winter Sports Tryout information
We are wrapping up our Boys’ Basketball and Cheerleading seasons. We want to give you some advance notice of tryout dates for Girls’ Basketball and Boys’ Volleyball.
PLEASE NOTE that ALL students must have a current sports physical prior to the first tryout for Basketball and Volleyball. Physicals are good for 13 months.
Click for the IHSA Physical Form
Girls' Basketball tryouts will be on the following dates. PLEASE enter through door #6 in the back of the school for AM practice. Athletes should wear their PE uniform or a shirt with their last name clearly written on the back. Students should plan to attend all 3 tryout dates. Students will need their own transportation home after PM practices.
7TH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wednesday, January 4 (3:25-5:00 PM), Thursday, January 5 (6:30-7:40 AM), and Friday, January 6 (6:00-7:40 AM)
Questions regarding 7th Grade Volleyball should be directed to Bobby Mueller: rmueller@dg58.org
8TH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Wednesday, January 4 (6:30-8:00 AM), Thursday, January 5 (3:25-5:00 PM), and Friday, January 6 (3:25-5:00 PM)
Questions regarding 8th Grade Volleyball should be directed to Barry Kincaid: bkincaid@dg58.org
Boys' Volleyball tryouts will be on the following dates. PLEASE enter through door #6 in the back of the school for AM practice. Athletes should wear their PE uniform or a shirt with their last name clearly written on the back. Students should plan to attend all 3 tryout dates. Students will need their own transportation home after PM practices.
7TH BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Tuesday, January 10 (6:30-8:00 AM), Wednesday, January 11 (3:25-5:00 PM), and Thursday, January 12 (6:30-8:00 AM)
Questions regarding 7th Grade Volleyball should be directed to Pat Donnelly: pdonnelly@dg58.org
8TH BOYS VOLLEYBALL: Monday, January 9 (6:30-8:00 AM), Tuesday, January 10 (3:25-5:00 PM), and Wednesday, January 11 (6:30-8:00 AM)
Questions regarding 8th Grade Volleyball should be directed to Dustin Moore: dmoore@dg58.org
Other interscholastic sports at OMS include Track(April-May). We will also be hosting a number of intramural events before and after school. Information about those sports will be sent at a later date.
OMS Student Newspaper
Our Newspaper Club has been hard at work and recently published the second edition of the OMS student newspaper.
Click HERE to read the December edition!
Cold and Flu season is here.
Fall is here and cold and flu season is upon us and we are seeing students with cold and flu symptoms. To prevent the spread of these common viruses in the close confines of the classroom, we are cleaning daily and encouraging handwashing in the class. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines.
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
- Very stuffy or runny nose and/or a cough
- Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
- Headache
Definitely keep your child at home and consider seeking medical attention if he or she has any of these symptoms:
- Fever (greater than 100 degrees by mouth. Your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours without medication)
- Vomiting (even once)
- Diarrhea
- Chills
- General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
- Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
- Shortness of breath
- Lots of nasal congestion with frequent blowing of nose
- Wash hands frequently
- Do not touch eyes, nose or mouth
- Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
The flu shot is one of the best ways to prevent illness from the seasonal influenza virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults and children receive the flu vaccine each year. Yearly flu vaccination is needed because immunity against the flu wears off over time. In addition, the flu virus strains often change, so the vaccine also changes from year-to-year in order to match the flu viruses expected to be circulating in the community.
School Lunch
Students and families are reminded that ALL students must use their student ID when buying anything from the cafeteria. Students were given a temporary ID at the beginning of the year and a 2nd ID during our recent picture day.
Any student without their ID will be sent to the main office to get another copy. After 3 times students will be charged $1 for a new ID.
Important Parent Reminders
District 58 2022/2023 Calendar: View the 2022-23 school year calendar.
Upcoming Dates to Note:
Winter Break: Dec. 19, 2022 -Jan. 2, 2023
Spring Break: March 27-31, 2023
Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 (if no emergency days are used)
Is your child not feeling well? Please be diligent with reporting if your child is not feeling well. 1) Keep students home from school if they do not feel well. 2) Students with covid related symptoms should be kept home. Please call the office to report your student's absence.
Coats: The weather is unpredictable. Students that wear a coat to school should be putting their coats in their lockers and not wearing in classrooms
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: Face masks are optional for students and staff
Activity bus: Students that stay after school for clubs, sports, extra help, or detentions can take the activity bus home at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Live stream of athletic events and concerts
Mental Health Resources
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
