The OMS Community Newsletter

Dear OMS Community,

We are recognizing various causes with our school community during the month of October.

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15. We are recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month with our front lobby bulletin board (decorated by the World Languages Department) and our morning announcement "quotes of the day" which features quotes from important members of the Hispanic community.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and many wear pink to spread awareness. The OMS Student Council planned a Spirit Day on October 18th to spread awareness. Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink!

October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month. Rett Syndrome is a very rare, non-inherited genetic disorder that can cause difficulty eating, breathing, walking, and talking. Students learned about Rhett Syndrome Awareness Month during our morning announcements. During the month of October, we think about members of the OMS community whose families may be affected by Rett Syndrome. Some of our OMS staff are pictured here wearing purple ribbons in honor of Rhett Syndrome Awareness.

National Bullying Prevention Month is also observed in October to raise awareness about bullying, promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. School counselors and administrators will be doing team assembly meetings later this month with all grades. Students will learn what the differences are between being rude, being mean, and being a bully, what constitutes bullying and harassment, what violates some one's civil rights, how to report issues and the importance of being an upstander in our school community.

Have a great three-day weekend!

Sincerely,

Katrina Crowley

OMS Principal

• Monday, October 14th - No School
• Wednesday, October 16th - Trimester 1 Halfway Point, T1 Progress Report
• Friday, October 18th - Spirit Day Pink Out!, Fall Ball Dances
• Thursday, October 24th - Early Release Thursday (11:32am dismissal)

Stoughton Public Schools has partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health, social services, or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595, available 24/7/365 in any language.
  

• Visit www.caresolace.com/stoughtonschools and either search on your own OR click “Call Now” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

This information can also be found on the OMS website under the "Resources for Families and Students" tab.

As part of our school's PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) program, five students on each team are recognized as Students of the Month for demonstrating traits of readiness, responsibility, and respect. Each winner receives a certificate and a golden ticket (worth 5 tickets) which they can redeem for a prize on Ticket Tuesdays.

Congratulations to all of our September Students of the Month!

We are looking for local veterans to participate in our annual Veterans Day Assembly. If you are a veteran or know a local veteran, please see the information below.

We are currently in our second year with our partnership with MassBioEd and their Access Program. This program brings scientists, teachers, and administrators together to provide hands-on life science lab lessons and career experiences for middle school students.

In September, scientists from MassBioEd went to all of our science classes to teach a nature of science lesson. Grade 8 classes welcomed them for an electrophoresis lab. Students practiced using micropipettes to transfer precise amounts of liquids into their gel. After running the electrophoresis unit students we able to make claims about particle size and particle charge of each liquid. These skills will be fuller developed in Biology at SHS.

OMS WRESTLING CLINICS (NEW!)
These clinics will be facilitated by our OMS wrestling Coach, Mr. Conrad, and will include an introduction to wrestling including basic skills and rules. This is a great way to get a taste for the fantastic sport of wrestling. It will be offered to O'Donnell Middle School students girls and boys grades 6-8. If you are interested in participating, register at the link below.

Here are the details below:

• Dates: Oct 30th, Nov 6th and Nov 13th 2024 (Wednesdays)
• Times: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
• Location: OMS Gymnasium
• Equipment: Shorts, t-shirt and water.

Registration: https://students.arbitersports.com/stoughton-high-school/oms-wrestling-clinics

Check out the SPS RN Fall Newsletter from our nursing team! It includes important health reminders and information.

The OMS PTSO is organizing our annual Fall Ball Dance! The dance will be on Friday, October 18th in the OMS Gym. The Grade 6 Dance will be from 5:00-6:30pm, the Grades 7 & 8 Dance will be from 7:00-8:00pm. Tickets for the dance are $5. Pre-sale tickets will be sold during lunch the week of the dance. They can also be purchased at the door.

Parents/guardians interested in chaperoning the dance? Please contact the PTSO at ptso.oms@gmail.com. All chaperones must have a CORI on file with SPS. If you are interested in chaperoning, complete your CORI as soon as possible as it can take a few weeks to process.

The Stoughton Historical Society is hosting an Indigenous Peoples Day Commemoration on Monday, October 14th. See below for more information.

OASIS Coalition's Parent Workshop

Stoughton Public Library's October Events for Students

Here is some important information about our school. Please visit the OMS website for more information, including the most up-to-date school calendar.

Website: oms.stoughtonschools.org
Location: 211 Cushing Street, Stoughton, MA, USA
Phone: 781-344-7002
Facebook: facebook.com/stoughtonpublicschools

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