Falcon Flyer
February 12, 2021
Calendar
Monday, February 15-No School- Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 16-B Day
Last Names M-Z at school/A-L at home
Current 8th graders zoom enrollment presentation from North
--8:15 AM for Virtual Students
--9:25 AM for In-Person/Distance Students through an OTMS class
Wednesday, February 17-A Day
Last Names A-L at school/M-Z at home
Thursday, February 18-B Day
Last Names A-L at school/M-Z at home
Boys Basketball Games-
--A Teams Away @ Prairie Star
--B1 Home vs Prairie Star
Friday, February 19-A Day
Last Names M-Z at school/A-L at home
Enrollment forms for BV North via Canvas for current 8th Graders
Monday, February 22-B Day
Last Names M-Z at school/A-L at home
Last day to turn in Teacher Appreciation Gift Cards
Boys Basketball Games-
--A Teams Home vs Oxford
--B1 Away @ Harmony
Tuesday, February 23-A Day
Last Names A-L at school/M-Z at home
Wednesday, February 24-B Day
Last Names A-L at school/M-Z at home
6:30-7:30 PM Enrollment Night for current 5th Graders via Zoom
Thursday, February 25-No School-Conferences
Friday, February 26-No School
Please Pay Course Fees
Enrollment Update
Enrollment process going on for all OTMS students.
- Our current 8th grade students will have an opportunity to meet with Blue Valley North counselors on Tuesday, February 16th during the school day via zoom. Virtual Education students will meet with the counselor during their 3rd hour core class at 8:15 AM. In person and students doing distance learning that day will meet with the counselor at the end of their 3rd hour class at 9:25AM. It will be a time for students to ask questions, get direction from the BVN counselor, and help filling out the enrollment for Blue Valley North. All students should attend these sessions!
- Current 6th and 7th grade students will have a meeting with OTM counselors next week on Tuesday and Wednesday to go over enrollment for next year. In person students will bring home an enrollment form to complete with parents and virtual education students will have the opportunity to fill out a digital enrollment form and all student should return their enrollment forms to Mrs. Rockers, the OTM registrar in the counseling office. We will send home digital resources next week after we meet with students.
- If you have questions, please contact your grade level counselor:
All 7th grade students and 6th grade students with last name A-L
Mrs. Roxanne Quinn at rhquinn@bluevalleyk12.org 913.239.5418
All 8th grade students and 6th grade students with last names M-Z
Mrs. Melanie Watson at mswatson@bluevalleyk12.org. 913.239.5417
Virtual option enrollment open for 2021-22 school year
Middle school enrollment for the upcoming school year is open! As a reminder, middle school families who are interested in enrolling in the full-time all-virtual option for the 2021-22 school year will make that indication through the enrollment process. The 2021-22 school year will welcome the next iteration of the virtual learning option as it evolves to provide additional opportunities, choice and flexibility for students.
Unsure if virtual learning is the right fit for you? Review the “Is the Virtual Option Right for My Student” document for help envisioning the types of students for whom this option is best suited. For more information regarding enrollment and modifications to the virtual learning option, visit the district website.
Reminder: only select virtual at this time if you are certain you want this for 21-22 as you will NOT be able to switch to in person at a later time. Thank you.
Teacher Appreciation
Hello OTMS Families!
It's been an unusual year-to say the least! We usually gift our wonderful OTMS staff donated gift cards for the winter holidays. However, this year, we wanted to make sure that we collected enough gift cards for our OTMS Holiday Helpers program for our families in need.
Now, we invite you to help us celebrate our staff! We have decided on presenting the staff with gift cards to their favorite places. Everyone can use a little pick-me-up this time of the year! We've asked the staff what some their favorite stores, restaurants and activities are. Hopefully, with your help, we can give each staff member a gift card from their wish list. We'd love to give each staff member a gift card of $20 to $25.
If you wish to participate in celebrating our amazing OTMS staff, please bring your gift card to OTMS by February 22nd. You can drop off your donation at the front office window. Please put the gift card in an envelope and write the amount of the gift card as well as your name on the front.
Thank you so much for helping us celebrate our OTMS teachers!
Sincerely,
OTMS PTO
SIGN UP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d49aaa622a02-staff7
Parent-Teacher Conferences February 22-25
Parent-teacher conferences are right around the corner. As we did in the fall, parents will sign up using SignupGenius, and all conferences will be conducted via Zoom.
Conferences will be held in the afternoon/evening on Feb. 22, 23, and 24 and all day on Feb. 25. Teachers will be reaching out to select families over the course of the next two weeks to schedule requested conferences.
Parents will be then be able to sign up for available time slots beginning on Feb. 16-Feb 22. Watch for more communication in the coming weeks in the Falcon Flyer and via email.
Community Service
All hours must be complete by April 15, 2021 for the current year's awards.
OTMS Clubs
Interested in joining or starting a club? See the link below for information about clubs being offered at OTMS, as well as how to start a school sponsored club.
BVEF Raffle for A Reason
February Calendar
Chrome Book Issues?
If you are having problems with your Chrome Book, please submit a ticket to the link below.