Senator Snapshot
A Look At The Week Ahead: February 13 - February 17
Happy Valentine's Day!
NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 20
Choose Happiness
Principal's Message
Dear Parents/Guardians,
"It's not whether you get knocked DOWN, it's whether you get UP." - Vince Lombardi
As we look ahead to this week and the Super Bowl on Sunday we have chosen a quote from the man whom the Super Bowl trophy is named for.
One of the primary goals of education is to teach our students how to recover from adversity. We experience adversity everywhere. Sometimes we struggle in an academic way. Sometimes we struggle with social interactions, family, or friendships. Learning how to persevere through adversity helps everyone be the best version of themselves possible. Our students might still be learning these skills but we know they will get back up every time!
We enjoyed seeing many of you at Parent/Teacher conferences this week and hope that everyone has a chance to connect with loved ones on Valentine's Day.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Durbala & Mr. Cobo
PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY INFORMATION
To help us ensure a nurturing, supportive and child-centered learning environment for every student, we ask you to please participate in District 58’s annual Parent/Guardian School Environment Survey. This survey should take just a few minutes, yet the valuable input you provide will help guide the work of our principals, teachers and district administrators as they plan school improvement efforts. All responses are anonymous.
Parents may take the Parent/Guardian School Environment Survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023District58Survey (en Español: www.surveymonkey.com/r/2023Distrito58Encuesta) now through Friday, Feb. 17. The survey is also linked online at www.dg58.org/surveys. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact your child’s school for a paper copy. If you have a child attending more than one District 58 school, please complete a separate survey for each building. We value your responses and thank you for your time and effort!
We also invite parents/guardians to take the Illinois State Board of Education’s 5Essentials Parent Survey at https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ now through Friday, March 31. District 58 will receive 5Essentials Parent Survey data if 20% or more of a school’s parents/guardians participate in this survey. This survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. Your participation in this survey will help us understand the conditions at your child’s school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept confidential and will not be connected to you or your child.
Parent 5 Essentials Survey
The Week Ahead: February 13 - February 17
Saturday, February 11
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM: District 58 Band and Orchestra Solo Fest - Herrick Middle School
Monday, February 13 - 2:10 PM dismissal - BELL SCHEDULE
7:00 PM: Board of Education meeting - Village Hall
Tuesday, February 14
4:15 PM: Girls Basketball vs. Marquardt (HOME)
4:15 PM: Boys Volleyball @ Marquardt (AWAY)
6:00 PM: PTA Meeting - library
Wednesday, February 15
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM: Stage Club - Room 214
7:00 PM: DGS Wind Ensemble Invitational (O'Neill Band performs) - DGS
Thursday, February 16
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM: Scholastic Bowl Practice - Room 206
4:15 PM: Girls Basketball vs. Herrick (HOME)
4:15 PM: Boys Volleyball @ Herrick (AWAY)
Friday, February 17
6:45 PM: PTA Dance Class - Cafeteria - bring a water bottle
Monday, February 20
NO SCHOOL - President's Day
JOIN US FOR THE NEXT PTA MEETING
The next meeting of the OMS PTA is Tuesday, February 14th at 6 PM in the OMS library.
OMS STUDENT NEWSPAPER
Our Newspaper Club has been hard at work and recently published the Fourth edition of the OMS student newspaper.
Click HERE to read the February edition!
The Book Fair is coming!
If you would like to help get new books for O'Neill's library, you can donate using this link: https://shop.scholastic.com/ewallet/fund?lang=en_US&walletId=fb14784e-fb9e-4b3b-9ac8-52cf380f46ed
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 Calendar: View the 2022-23 school year calendar.
Upcoming Dates to Note:
Spring Break: March 27-31, 2023
Last Day of School: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 (if no emergency days are used)
- View the 2023-2024 School Year Calendar
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.
Unexcused: After the break, students will be marked unexcused if O'Neill does not hear from a parent regarding a 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
Meet the Senator Staff
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