The Middle Matters
December 13- January 7, 2022 OMS Parent Newsletter
Inspiring Excellence. Every Learner. Every Day.
Winter is here.
Doors Open at 7:55 am.
Below Zero.
ATTENDANCE LETTERS
Holiday Vacation
Husky Pride Day - December 22
**Waivers have been sent out via links in Instant Alert to those families that need to fill them out. Hard Copies of ice skating waivers are available in the office.**
Money will be collected at the table in front of the office before school and during lunches.
Calendar
Monday, December 13
A Day
Early Bird Choir - 7:00 am - All Singers
8th Grade Orchestra Rehearsal- 1:15 pm - OHS
Orchestra Winter Concert 7:00 pm - OHS
Tuesday, December 14
B Day
No Tech Tuesday
Jazz Band - 7:00 am
6th Grade Choir Practice - 8:15 am - OHS
7th Grade Choir Practice - 10:00 am - OHS
8th Grade Choir Practice - 1:20 pm - OHS
Spring Play Auditions 2:45 pm - 100B
Science Olympiad Meeting - 2:45 pm - 300B
6th Grade and Morning Winter Choir Concert - 6:15 pm - OHS
7th and 8th Grade Winter Choir Concert - 7:15 pm - OHS
Wednesday, December 15
A Day
SOAR (Intervention Block) - See Schedule below
Thursday, December 16
B Day
Morning Basketball - Big Gym- 7:15 am (athletic doors are open from 7:10-7:25)
Spring Play Auditions 2:45 pm - 100B
Friday, December 17
A Day
Morning Basketball - Big Gym- 7:15 am (athletic doors are open from 7:10-7:25)
Chamber Orchestra 7:00 am - Orchestra Room
Monday, December 20
B Day
Morning Choir Party 7:30 am
Tuesday, December 21
A Day
No Tech Tuesday
Jazz Band - 7:00 am
Spring Play Actor's Meeting - 2:45 pm - 100B
Wednesday, December 22
Husky Pride Day (NOT AN A OR A B DAY)
Chamber Orchestra - 7:00 am
Thursday, December 23
B Day
Morning Basketball - Big Gym- 7:15 am (athletic doors are open from 7:10-7:25)
2 hour Early Release
December 24-January 2
Winter Break
Monday, January 3
A Day
Tuesday, January 4
B Day
No Tech Tuesday
Jazz Band - 7:00 am
Spring Play - Read Through (Act 1) - 2:45 pm - 100B
Wednesday, January 5
A Day
College Wear Wednesday
SOAR (Intervention Block) - See Schedule below
Thursday, January 6
B Day
Morning Basketball - Big Gym- 7:15 am (athletic doors are open from 7:10-7:25)
Spring Play - Read Through (Act 2) - 2:45 pm - 100B
Friday, January 7
A Day
Morning Basketball - Big Gym- 7:15 am (athletic doors are open from 7:10-7:25)
Chamber Orchestra 7:00 am - Orchestra Room
Reminder: December 23rd - 2 Hour Early Release: see revised schedule below
A Message from the OHS Athletic Office
● As of Jan. 1, 2022, we will no longer be accepting cash/check payment nor do we
accept debit or credit cards at the door.
● All individual game tickets must be purchased electronically. SEE BELOW FOR DIRECTIONS.
Please help
Please encourage students to remember Chromebooks, swimsuits and musical equipment. We do not have staff to deliver these items to students. We also do not like to call the classrooms and interupt the instructional time, and teachers do not have time to regularly check their email for messages regarding students. All of these reasons make it very difficult to get items to kids.
Going to Grandma's house....
No Visitors
During this unique time, we are not allowing visitors into the building unless it is under special circumstances or by appointment only. If you do have a scheduled appointment, you will need to present a valid ID in order to enter.
Frequently Asked Questions
My child has an unplanned absence. What should I do? Call the attendance line at 444-8705. Leave your child’s name, grade and a reason for absence. To ensure the health and safety of all students and staff, please list specific symptoms of illness for Public Health Tracking. Please leave parent's name and a phone number where we can reach you at in case we have further questions.
My child is going to be absent in the future. How should I handle this? You may call the attendance line in advance at 444-8705. Leave your child’s name, reason for absence and the date(s) they will be gone.
If I have questions about my child’s attendance, who should I call? You may call Mrs. Denton at 444-8711.
My child will be late coming to school due to an appointment or leaving early due to an appointment? What should I do? For late arrivals: Please call the attendance line at 444-8705 before 9:00 am. State your child’s name and reason they will be arriving late. When they arrive, they may enter through the 15th St NE doors and go directly to the office to check in with Mrs. Denton to get a pass to class.
For early dismissals: Call the attendance line before 9:00 am. Leave your son/daughter’s name, reason for dismissal and the time you want them dismissed. They will receive a pass before their departure time. They may keep this pass to show their teacher. The student then proceeds to the 15th St NE doors and shows the Security Guard their pass. When they see you pull up, they may head out to your vehicle. It is not necessary to come in to the building.
The 15th St NE entrance are the only doors students may enter and exit through between 8:10-2:40 pm.
Can my child get homework if they are absent? Homework can be requested if the student has been gone more than two days. You may email the teachers to gather the homework. Typically we require one full school day to gather the homework for students. If possible, the teachers may email you the homework; otherwise, it may be picked up at the security desk at the end of the school day.
How is my child doing in school? Parent Portal is a very useful tool to follow your child’s progress in school with grades and attendance. If you have not yet requested a username and password, please contact your child’s counselor.
Lindsey Hugstad-Vaa: Students A through K 444-8724
Olivia Gullickson: Students L through Z 444-8548
If you have any questions about grades or assignments, please contact your child’s teacher. If you are concerned about a pattern that you are seeing with academics, please contact your child’s counselor. Their contact information can be found on the website.
Conferences are also held two times per year. You are encouraged to attend with your child. The dates are October 25 and 28 and again on March 10. All conferences are held in the gyms and run from 3:30-7:00 pm. (These dates may be subject to change.)
Who do I contact if I am concerned about my child’s mental health and personal well being or if I need help paying for medical, dental, vision or pharmacy care. Please contact the school social worker that corresponds to your last initial.
Sue Schroeder: Students A through K 444-8737
Chely Flores: Students L through Z 444-8719
How do I pay on my child’s lunch account? There is a payment box outside the office where your son/daughter can drop off payments. Please put it in an envelope and write your child’s full name and grade. You may also pay online on the My Payments Plus site. It can be found on the OMS Homepage.
We are at home and having problems with our Chromebook, who do I call? Please call the Chromebook Technology Hotline at 444-8630 or fill out this form.
Does my child need their Chromebook everyday? Every student must bring their Chromebook to school every day, fully charged. Teachers will be using these on a daily basis; it is crucial your child brings his/her computer to school every day!
I have to work late and want to pick up my child late. Can they just hang out at the school? Can I drop them off early? All students must be dropped off after 7:55 a.m. and picked up by 2:50 p.m. We DO NOT have supervision for students at other times.
Where is before and afterschool drop-off and pick-up? When dropping off in the morning, please drop off on St. Paul Rd. If you use the parking lot, pull all the way around the lot to the outdoor basketball court to drop off at Door 13. You may do the same in the afternoon for pick up. We do not want students dropped off at the athletic entrance. When you are leaving the parking lot, as the signs indicate, it is right turn only.