OMS Friday Knight Live
May 20, 2022
New in this newsletter:
- Last Newsletter of 21-22 School Year
- Last Day of School 5.24
- End of Semester Canvas Information
- Spirit Week Days
- 7th & 8th Grade Field Trip Information for Monday, 5.23
- OMS Musical Announced for 22-23
- Too Much Lost... Not Enough Found!
- Spring MAP Scores Distributed
- 22-23 Athletics & Cheer Information
- 6th & 7th Grade Students & Chromebooks
- OMS PTO in 22-23
- 2021-2022 Yearbook Pickup Information
- 8th Grade End of Year Timeline
- Parking for 8th Grade Celebration 5.23
- PTO Request for Dessert Donations
- 8th Grade High School MacBook Devices
- Save the Date: OMS Locker/Picture Day for 22-23 school year
Last Friday Knight Live of the 21-22 School Year
Last Day of School Tuesday, May 24th
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 Days
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 & 8th Grade Field Trips Monday May 23
- 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.
7th & 8th grade families – make sure your student has everything they need for Monday’s field trips: lunches or money, hats, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, etc. With 400 students going on field trips we will not be able to call students up for forgotten items. Parents please do not drop off field trip items. Just like kindergarten – have your students set everything out on Sunday night!
OMS 2023 Musical Announced!
OMS will be performing SHREK Jr the Musical next year! OMS students prepare to “Let Your Freak Flag Fly” and celebrate the unique you in the crew or cast of the spring show.
Too Much Lost and Not Enough Found!
Families our lost and found table is overflowing! We have 5 retainers, 4 pair of prescription glasses, hoodies, shoes, and so many water bottles! Please have your students check the table and claim their belongings. ALL items from Lost and Found will be donated or thrown out on May 25th.
Spring MAP Scores
Sprint MAP score results will be printed and given to students on Friday in their Math class. Students who are not at school on Friday may pick up their scores from their math teachers on Monday May 23rd or Tuesday May 24th during school hours.
Athletics and Cheer for 2022-2023
Any students who want to participate in fall athletics or cheer will need to have a doctor’s physical before the start of practices in August. At this time the Middle School Athletic packet is being redesigned – Please Do Not fill out a paper 22-23 Athletic Packet! Schedule your doctor’s physical this summer, have them fill out the attached medical provider pages, and save the signed pages. We will also accept any printed pages your doctor’s office provides regarding physicals. Watch the OMS website over the summer for updates on the 22-23 Athletic Packet and how to submit.
Click HERE for the 22-23 Medical Provider Physical Checkup Pages
6th & 7th Grade Students and Chromebooks
6th and 7th grade students will keep their chromebooks until they leave Oxford in 8th grade. If you are leaving Oxford at the end of this year, please contact the registrar, Mrs. Castle, at 239-5516. Students, please turn your chromebooks on occasionally during the summer to install updates.
OMS PTO in 2022-2023
The OMS PTO has been able to do some amazing things this year and it is all because of you, the Oxford community! We want to continue this partnership with our Oxford families by offering two types of PTO memberships for the 22-23 school year.
Our Foundation Membership is free and will keep you connected to our upcoming student events and PTO news. Our Contributing Membership is $25 and will help fund staff grants and our fun student events. You can choose one of the two by registering your family on our PTO website.
We are also looking for board and committee members. Click here to see how you can volunteer!
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 - 1:00pm. 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 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
Parking for 8th Grade Celebration Monday, May 23rd
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!
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.
Save the Date! Locker/Picture Day
Students who cannot attend on the 10th may check out their locker after 6th grade orientation from 10-12 on August 16th and the first day of school, August 17th.
There will be a makeup picture day for all students once school is in session.
Helpful Repeated Information
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
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
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
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