Ordean East Middle School News
Vol. 2, Issue 18
Spring Break: No In-person or Distance Learning ~ April 19-23
School & free meals will resume on April 26, 2021
Join Us- "From Here Forward"
Tracy Litman, School Social Worker and Lisa Wentworth, School Counselor, at Ordean East Middle School, created a video campaign called “From Here Forward." Watch the Video
"The focus of the campaign is to encourage young people and their parents to use their spirit, energy and courage to stop the misuse of social media," said Litman. "Students feel like they can never make a mistake without the whole world knowing or ever having it go away, because it exists forever on social media. I believe our youth and their families have the power and ability to turn this around and create a pathway for youth to have a vision beyond today and the ability to learn and grow, as they should."
From Superintendent Magas
As we navigate the challenges of the pandemic it’s our goal to provide as many in-person learning opportunities for students as safely possible.
Our schools are also prepared to dial back if necessary. As we approach spring recess next week (April 19 - 23) local COVID rates are at almost 40 and health officials are projecting those rates to rise.
This rise would not impact the current elementary school model. However, if local numbers rise drastically or if there are significant outbreaks and spread within our schools, middle and high schools will need to dial back to a hybrid model.
The middle and high school hybrid model would be different from the half-day hybrid we used in early March. It looks like this:
Bell schedules are the same as 4 Day In-Person.
Groups A & C attend school together in-person Monday and Thursday and participate virtually through Canvas Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Groups B & D attend school together in-person Tuesday and Friday and participate virtually through Canvas Monday, Wednesday and Thursday
We’ll continue to meet with local health officials over break, and update middle and high school families no later than Thursday April 22 if there's a need to move from 4 Day In-Person to Hybrid. Communication would include email and automated phone message and a post at www.ISD709.org/Updates. We may also share the information with local media and you may receive information from your school.
We will strive to continue safe in-person learning and opportunities for in-person graduation. The support of students, families, staff and our community in following COVID safety protocols is necessary and appreciated in helping make that possible.
With deep respect and appreciation,
John
Influencer Nation: A Stay-At-Home Play Presented by Ordean East Middle School Theater May 6, 7:00PM
Available Here for 24 hours beginning at 7:00 pm on May 6th!
Producers: While viewing our show is free of charge, we would greatly accept donations to help cover our costs. Mail checks (with “THEATER” in the memo line.) to: Ordean East Middle School, 2900 East Fourth Street, Duluth, MN 55812
6th Grd PE
Team Pin Guard
Garden Crew
Semester 2 Conferences - April 27 & 29
OEMS 2nd Semester Conferences -
April 27 & 29 3:45-7:45PM
No In-Person, Only through Google Meet or Telephone Call
Scheduled through Google Calendar- 10 minute appointments with 5 minutes of transition time.
We will not be using Pick-a-Time this year.
Click Here Semester 2 Conference Links for appointments. You will not need to set up a special account in order to schedule an appointment.
Reminder: Teachers are available to meet outside of the two dedicated evenings of conference time for semester one. If you would like to schedule an appointment, reach out when the need arises. You don't have to wait.
Ordean East Middle School
Attendance: Dawn Warner
Principal: Gina Kleive
Assistant Principals: Rachel Jackson & Michael Emerson
School Counselors:
Ashley Kedrowski, Sarah Seglem, & Lisa Wentworth
School Social Worker: Tracy Litman
Email: gina.kleive@isd709.org
Website: https://www.isd709.org/ordean-east
Location: 2900 East 4th Street, Duluth, MN, USA
Phone: 218-336-8940
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OrdeanEastMiddleSchool/