Osceola Middle School
October 2023 Newsletter
All kids matter, are important, and can grow socially, emotionally, and academically.
Happy October!
What a fun Homecoming week! We had such great participation with dress up days this year! Please check out a few pictures below. Thank you to our amazing staff for making this week fun with door decorating, "beach" volleyball, staff vs student kickball, dress up drawings, school store fun, and the high school parade. SO MUCH CHIEFTAIN PRIDE!
On Monday, October 2nd, we get to celebrate our amazing OMS custodians. We have the very best guys supporting our students: Jim Martinson and Bruce Foss. We could not function without them. They make sure our school is clean and safe, but even better, they put a smile on the faces of kids and adults alike! Thank you, Jim and Bruce, for all you do!
- Our Fall Book Fair starts on Monday. You can order online now! Think ahead for upcoming gifts!
- Students can start applying for Hex 2 privilege cards soon. Applications are in the office and are due back by October 19th.
- The 6th grade fundraiser kicked off yesterday! Cookie dough profits help ensure minimal field trip costs for students. That money stays with them throughout their three years in middle school.
- Conferences will be here very quickly! Mark your calendars for October 12th or17th. Detailed information is below. *6th Grade Parents: Please only schedule with your student's advisory teacher.*
If you ever need anything, please don’t hesitate to ask. TOGETHER we are STRONGER!
Amanda Meyer
Principal
Homecoming Week: Sept. 26-29
Fall Conferences | S I G N U P N O W !
As hex 1 comes to an end, checking in with teachers about your child is important. OMS conferences are from 3:30-6:30 on Thursday, October 12th and on Tuesday, October 17th. The directions to sign up are below. Please click the link and follow the steps! We certainly understand that these dates/times might not work for everyone; please reach out to your child’s teachers as a check in at any point. They are happy to give you a quick update at any point in the year, whether it is conferences time or not--communication is important!
A reminder email will go out separately as well. Conference scheduling will close on Wednesday, October 11th.
Please note: 6th grade conferences are with Advisory teachers. You will see all 6th grade teachers as an option, but ONLY SIGN UP FOR THE ADVISOR.
7th and 8th grade conferences are with any core teachers you choose to meet with.
OMS Book Fair | October 1-8
Upcoming Field Trips
6th Grade: October 27th to Cheap Skate
7th Grade: October 6th to Skate City
6th Grade Cookie Dough Fundraiser
September 28
Fundraiser KICK OFF! Envelopes and forms will be distributed, prizes and incentives will be announced.
September 28-October 8
SELL! SELL! SELL! Forms and money are due on October 9th.
October 26
Prizes distributed for selling cookie dough
November 16
Cookie dough will be delivered to OMS for pick up. **More information to come from 6th grade advisors.
October is Bullying Prevention Month
Upcoming Dates
September 29: Homecoming
October 1-8: OMS Book Fair
October 12: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-6:30
October 13: End of Hex 1
October 16: Start of Hex 2
October 17: Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30-6:30
October 13: Applications available for Hex 2 Privilege Cards
October 19: Applications due for Hex 2 Privilege Cards
October 19: Officer Matt O'Hara | Cyber Safety Presentation | 7th grade
October 20: No School | Fall Break
October 23: No School | Teacher Inservice
October 25: MySAEBRS Screener | 7th grade | More info to come later
October 25: Sam Demma, Inspirational Speaker and Author of Empty Your Backpack | SCF High School | 6:30 pm
November 10: Veteran's Day Program for the community at OIS (change from previous years)
PTA Event
OMS Drop Off and Pick Up
Another friendly reminder about our after school safety flow:
All vehicles drop off and pick up at the main entrance. Only buses drop off and pick up at the pool doors. Use the "overflow" loop in the shared parking lot if there is a line.
AFTER SCHOOL SAFETY FLOW: Only buses should use the bus exit. Everyone else will be directed to use the four-way stop closest to OHS if they are not picking up a student at the OMS front doors. This flow is all for safety purposes.
2023-2024 Athletics Information
Athletic Director: Mr. Trevor Scholz
Here is the link to the OMS Athletics Webpage. It is very important for you to sign up for the Remind for the teams your child is on.
Boys Basketball: First practice is Thursday, October 12th. Season ends on December 11th.
Please contact Mr. Scholz with any sports related questions.
Hex Dates and Daily Schedule
Schoology
Helpful Links!
Osceola Board of Education
Committee Meeting
Osceola District Office Conference Room
Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 5:00pm
Regular School Board of Education Meeting
Osceola District Office Conference Room
Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 at 6:30pm
Regular School Board of Education Meeting
Osceola District Office Conference Room
Wednesday, October 25th, 2023 at 6:30pm
Contact Information
Amanda Meyer, Principal
ADDRESS:
Osceola Middle School1029 Oak Ridge Drive | Osceola WI 54020
EMAIL: meyera@osceolak12.org
PHONE: 715-294-4180 x3010
WEBSITE: https://www.osceola.k12.wi.us/schools/middle/
*Please call or email for an appointment