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May 13, 2022
New in this newsletter:
- End of Semester Canvas Information
- Spirit Week is Coming Up!
- 7th Grade Field Trip... 3 more chaperones needed!
- 2021-2022 Yearbook Pickup Information
- 8th Grade End of Year Timeline
- End of Year Outside Activities
- PTO Request for Dessert Donations
- 8th Grade High School MacBook Devices
End of Semester Canvas Information
The end of the second semester is nearly here. Our students have had a great semester of learning and we continue to see the positive impacts of our learning management system, Canvas, in our classrooms. As we gear up for the end of the semester, please take note of the important information below regarding grades and courses in Canvas.
End of Semester Information
All assignments and work should be completed by the end of the day on May 20th. To view Past Enrollment Canvas courses open Canvas website in a web browser, log in, and click on the Courses tab. Click View All Courses and scroll down to find the past enrollments. Access Past Enrollment guide (Video tutorial)
Second-semester Report Cards will be published in ParentVUE on June 1st.
Need some help?
Blue Valley has a variety of resources available for parent support on the district’s Canvas web page, www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.
Spirit Week is coming! May 18 - May 24, 2022
Join us in celebrating the last days of school! Spirit Week starts next Wednesday and goes through the end of the school year.
Wednesday May 18 - Lift Up
Show your unique you! Wear crazy socks, crazy hair, tie dye, or any Wacky Wednesday
Thursday May 19 - Team Up
FLEX class costumes
Friday May 20 - Eat Up
KC Tailgate Lunch Tables (decorate your lunch table) wear KC or OMS spiritwear
Monday May 23 - Dress Up
Dress up for the 8th grade celebration
Tuesday May 24 - Brighten Up
Wear sun colors (red, orange, yellow) and your sunglasses
7th Grade Field Trip... 3 more chaperones needed!
7th grade parents and guardians, looking for a fun way to bond with your student and contribute to a fun outing? Well, look no further! You can volunteer to chaperone a small group on a fieldtrip to the Kansas City Zoo on Monday, May 23rd from 9:00 am to 2:00pm. If you are interested, please email Ms. Burns at dburns@bluevalleyk12.org Looking for 3 more parents/guardians.
2021 - 2022 Yearbook Pickup Information
Yearbooks will be distributed to students at school on Monday May 24th. Parents may verify purchase of yearbooks by logging into ParentVue and checking the Fee page. The yearbook will be listed under “Paid Fees” and will show as “YRBOOK Yearbook 21-22 OMS”. Please do not contact the bookkeeper, office, or any teacher to see if you purchased a yearbook. Yearbook orders closed January 31st and additional orders may not be taken. Any student who did not order a yearbook will be given an autograph book free of charge.
Students who are not at school on Monday May 24th may pick up their yearbook on Tuesday May 25th between 7:20am - 10:45am OR on May 26th between 7:30am - 3:00pm. OMS will be closed for the summer for construction so the final date for yearbook pickup is Friday August 5th.
Yearbooks will not be distributed to students who have missing library books or library fines.
8th Grade End of Year Timeline
8th grade families, please note the following dates and events leading up to the end of the school year.
May 20: 8th grade Chromebooks & charging cords collected at OMS **
May 23: 8th Grade Celebration 8:30 am Click HERE for Information
May 23: 8th grade field trip to Main Event 10:30 am
May 24: Last day of school, dismissal at 10:50am
** 8th Grade Students who are taking a Blue Valley summer class and need their Chromebook must have a parent/guardian email TAElford@bluevalleyk12.org to keep their Chromebook past May 20th
End of the Year Outside Activities
PE classes will be going outside the remainder of the school year and other classes are going outside for breaks and activities. Please give students allergy medication at home if it is needed. The school health room does not stock allergy medicine. With the symptoms of allergies and Covid being so similar, we do not want students to be sent home for covid testing if they are experiencing seasonal allergies.
PTO Request for Dessert Donations
The PTO is providing desserts for the staff for the last day of school May 24th. The PTO is now accepting Venmo donations if you are able to help with a donation.
Click HERE to sign up for a dessert or to access the Venmo information
OMS Families, you are appreciated year round!
Last Week of ASK
8th Grade High School MacBook Devices
BVNW freshmen will receive their MacBook devices at Blue Valley Northwest. Only students who have turned in their OMS Chromebooks and charging cords will receive their high school devices. Turn in day is Friday May 20th. Any 8th grade student taking a Blue Valley summer school course that requires a laptop must email TAElford@bluevalleyk12.org before May 18th in order to keep their device.
Helpful Repeated Information
7th & 8th Grade Field Trips
- Monday, May 23rd- 7th grade zoo field trip
- Monday, May 23rd- 8th grade Main Event field trip after 8th grade celebration
Parents and guardians need to report absences for students who do not attend the field trips. Please report student absences to the attendance line at 239-5505.
8th Graders – Ready for Husky Spiritwear?
BVNW high school is ready to welcome its newest Huskies! From Thursday May 12 - Tuesday May 24 the online store will be open for purchases.
Parent & Guardian Newsletter
Click HERE for the May 2022 Parents Still Make a Difference newsletter. This month there are articles about finishing the year strong, laying a foundation for next year, summer structure and supervision, the value of persistence, and volunteering.
* Change in OMS Breakfast Time *
OMS families, the cafeteria kitchen will be closing for breakfast at 7:35am when the first bell rings. Students who are wishing to eat breakfast at school must purchase their food between 7:15am - 7:35am. The kitchen staff will allow students on late arriving buses to purchase grab and go food.
2022-2023 OMS School Supplies
School supply lists for 2022-2023 are now available. You may purchase a kit online from the PTO (shipped to your home) or you may purchase supplies on your own.
Click HERE to Order School Supplies via the PTO & 1st Day School Supplies
Click HERE for OMS School Supply Lists
Counseling Corner
Summer Opportunity
Camp Kesem is a free, overnight week-long summer camp organized by Kesem and operates in 44 states. It is run by passionate college student leaders and supports children, ages 6-18, through and beyond their parents' cancer. Camp Kesem offers a lasting impact on children by providing them a peer-support network that shares the same experience of coping with a parent’s cancer.
This year, Camp Kesem, at the University of Kansas, will be held from May 29-June 4 at Camp Wood in Elmdale, KS. During the week, kids are placed in units with other kids of their age, with whom they bond with through a myriad of camp songs, activities, games, meals, and discussions. It is our top priority at Kesem to provide a safe, fun, and empowering experience for your child. We also bring on nurses, mental health professionals, and other experienced staff to support our counselors and campers at camp.
Please see the attached flier for more information, or visit the website at: kesem.force.com or reach out to us at kesem.outreach@kesem.org
Outside Wait in the AM
The OMS office does not open until 7:00am. Starting Monday, students will be again waiting outside until the front doors are unlocked. Families, please do not drop off students before 7:00am.
In the afternoon, the office closes at 3:30pm. Please make sure that you and your student have made after school pick up plans before they leave for school in the morning.
Community Resources from OMS Social Worker
See the new list of community resources from the OMS website. Click HERE for the Social Worker Resource page.
Registration for 22-23 school year is open
Middle school registration for the 2022-23 school year is open and online now for current students and families. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information (phone, email, emergency contacts, health information, etc.) and pay fees. At this time, you have access to pay all required fees with the exception of course fees. Course fees will be assigned in August.
Completing registration now confirms that your child will attend school in August and helps the district predict how many students will be participating in each grade level/course in the fall as we work to be financially responsible and stay within guidelines for teacher/student ratios. As we prepare for the new school year, we look at paid registration as a commitment from a family regarding their attendance for the upcoming year. Thank you for providing important information and parent permissions as part of the registration process. For more information about registration, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/registration.
Oxford Spirit Wear Store
The OMS PTO Spirit Wear Store is open year round! Get your Oxford Gear whenever you want! Orders are shipped directly to your home. Shop Now!
For questions, contact Kelly at altansky@yahoo.com
Track and Field Practices & Meets
The new 2022 Track Handbook contains all the information about practices, meets, required forms, and expectations. Students may not practice until their athletic packet is complete and returned. If you completed a packet previously, you do not need to turn in another packet.
Click HERE for all the Track Information from the OMS website.
Allergies or Covid: A Request from the Nurse
With allergy season upon us, Nurse Piper is requesting that students receive allergy medication at home if it is needed. The school health room does not stock allergy medicine. With the symptoms of allergies and Covid being so similar, we do not want students to be sent home for covid testing if they are experiencing seasonal allergies.
Parents, please do not send your child to school if they are sick. We are seeing a number of students coming to school ill, being around friends and staff, and going home during the school day. We want to stop the spread of illnesses and need your help.
Thank you.
BV devices (Chromebooks) during the summer
Staff and students who will utilize Blue Valley School District technology devices this summer should read and follow the following reminders:
- Fully restart your Chromebook / MacBook Air at least once a week to keep your device updated!
- Please put in BV CARE support tickets here if you need technology assistance
- Onsite Summer Support / Device Swap Availability, by appointment only: *No onsite support from 6/30 – 7/7
- Location: District Office – Support Services Center (SSC), 14950 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223
- Beginning Tuesday, June 7th through Thursday, July 28th
- Tuesdays – 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Thursdays – 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Traveling abroad? Important Out of the Country Reminders. Read recommendations here
Is your child absent today? Going to be leaving early? A late arrival?
We need your help in reporting your student absences/early releases/late arrivals each school day:
Do not email individuals (any teacher, Mrs. Orenstein, principal)
Do not leave voice messages on personal extensions (any teacher, assistant principal, or Mrs. O’s direct line)
We recommend using ParentVue’s “Report An Absence” (you may leave notes about late arrival or early dismissal)
Please call the attendance line 913/239-5505 and not the main school phone number
ASK After-School Homework Help This Semester
6th Grade
Mon.= Brown rm. 14
Wed.= McBride rm. 12 *math
Thurs.= Mullin-Mall rm. 6
7th Grade
Tues.= Collins rm. 20
Thurs.= Burns rm. 21 *math
8th Grade
Mon.= McKee rm. 43
Tues.= Flanders rm. 41 *math
Wed.= Anderlik rm. 44
Library Has Limited Number of Chromebooks
Every student needs to bring their chromebook to school fully charged every day.
The library has a very limited number of chromebooks to loan to students whose chromebooks are malfunctioning. If your student does not have their own chromebook, there is a possibility that there may not be one available for them to use during the day. Any chromebook that is borrowed must be returned at the end of the school day.
Attendance Reporting and Notifications
Families can expect automated attendance messages by email, phone, and text if a child is absent and their absence has not already been reported by a parent/guardian. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to report an absence or reply to the automated email or phone message.
What is the purpose of attendance notifications?
We realize that students may occasionally need to miss school for planned absences, illnesses, and appointments. However, when a student does not arrive at school or unexpectedly misses a portion of the school day, we are concerned and want to make sure you are aware that your child is absent.
How can I get push notifications?
Families who would also like a push notification can download the ParentVUE app and manage their notifications. If a child has an unreported absence when a teacher submits attendance, then a push notification will immediately be sent to the parent/guardian's mobile device.
Interested in push notifications? Simply download the ParentVUE app (iTunes app store or Google Play), enable push notifications in device settings and select attendance notifications through in-app settings. Once the app is downloaded, these instructions will help you complete the set-up.
Student Photo Loop
Student Picture Gallery / Student Photos 2021 October - December (bluevalleyk12.org)
OMS Clubs Information
The slide show is updated regularly and is now on the OMS website here: Activities and Athletics / Activities (bluevalleyk12.org).
For the Latest Announcements and Information
Want to keep up on the latest OMS announcements and information? Check out the NEWS section on the OMS website. NEWS is located under the About Us tab.
Coming Up @ OMS
May 24th- Last Day of School; 10:50 a.m. Dismissal
Contact Us! We Are Here To Help!
Attendance Number: 913-239-5505
Mrs. Domoney, Principal: cdomoney@bluevalleyk12.org
Mr. Holsapple, Assistant Principal: jholsapple03@bluevalleyk12.org