Oceanway Middle Newsletter

Reminder that Monday, September 2 is Labor Day and schools are closed. We will see you back on September 3rd for school and Open House!

Please join us to visit classes and meet the teachers and get to know our school on September 3rd from 6pm to 7:30 p.m. We can't wait to see you!

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Monday, September 2 - Labor Day No Football or Cheer Practice

Tuesday, September 3 – Volleyball interest meeting @ 5:30 in gym

****Open House****

No Football or Cheer Practice

Football Chocolate Fundraiser

Wednesday, September 4 - Volleyball try-outs 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Football practice from 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Football Chocolate Fundraiser

Cheer practice from 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Thursday, September 5 – Volleyball try-outs 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Football practice from 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Football Chocolate Fundraiser

Cheer practice form 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Friday, September 6 – Volleyball try-outs 4:30 - 6:00 pm

Football practice from 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Football Chocolate Fundraiser

Parents:

*Football practice is a closed session. Practice will be on field unless heat advisory/inclement weather then it will move indoors.

Volleyball try-out attire: t-shirt, shorts, knee pads, and tennis shoes. Bring hydration. Deadline to register on Aktivate.com is Sunday, August 31, 2024. Please make sure current sport physical, birth certificate, and videos are completed by Sunday, August 31, 2024.

*Please be at school promptly to pick up your athlete.

Upcoming Events

September 10 - Buccaneer Football @ HOME 5:30 pm

* Tickets may be purchased through Go Fan *

September 10 - Volleyball Parent meeting @ 6:00 pm in cafeteria

September 11 - Volleyball practice begins 4:30 - 6:00

Ms. Whyte chose Ms. Morales as Buc of the Week. Ms. Whyte said she chose Ms. Morales because of the amazing job she is doing as our new Athletic Director, ensuring sports are organized and all students have their paperwork up to date. Thank you for all you do Coach Morales!

The Superintendent announced that Oceanway Church will be honored for their partnership with Oceanway Middle School and the Big Give Giveaway. We are so grateful for their partnership and support. If you haven't seen this year's video, check it out here https://youtu.be/jMt4I85td0A

Our new district communication tool is here! Please see the Rooms for Parents Quick Guide and Rooms for Students Quick Guide for more information.

Parents and students can use either the Duval Schools app or OneView @ My Links to access Rooms.

Phones must be off and put away from 9:30-4:15. Phones can no longer be carried in pockets, they must be in a backpack or bag. Student phones that are out will be confiscated and the parent will have to pick up the phone.

Please call the office if you need to contact your student during the day and we are happy to get your student a message or have them come to the office to call you.

If you are interested, there is now a parent Facebook full of information. Here's how to join:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/826046485420698/?ref=share_group_link.