Ordean East Middle School News

The PTA would like to celebrate another school year of hard work from the OEMS staff with a breakfast on their last day, Friday June 7th. If you are willing to contribute to the breakfast, please sign up using the instructions below. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Midlo @ Susan.midlo@gmail.com. Thank you so much!

Please sign up for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Breakfast!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/jogiQSh
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Congratulations to Yupeng Chen, who participated in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week in Washington DC. Yupeng was one of 9 students to represent Minnesota, and he remained in the Bee for four rounds. OEMS is so proud of his amazing skill and effort!

On Thursday 5/31, a large group of 8th graders traveled to Target Field to watch the Twins take on the Kansas City Royals. The Twins came out on top under a shining sun and a great time was had by all! Many thanks to Ms. Timmersman for all the hard work she put into making this trip a reality!

This past week a group of OEMS students had the opportunity to head out on the lake to fish, and they had an amazing haul of 16 fish. They caught Coho, Steelhead, King, and Lake (Grand Slam). Congratulations to all!

It's hard to believe, but the last day of school is only a few short days away! We have a LOT of fun stuff planned at OEMS including an all school assembly trivia challenge hosted by Student Council, Minute to Win It Competitions, Yearbook Signing, and activities galore! Our 8th graders will get to celebrate their last day of middle school with music, games, face painting, a dunk tank and more! Please review the slideshow attached here for more information about schedules, logistics, and expectations. We are so excited to spend a fun day together!

Last Day of School Slideshow

Library books need to be returned by Tuesday June 4th.

We will be doing a locker cleanout on Tuesday. Students are to bring everything home from their lockers when they leave on Tuesday.

To: 8th grade families

I would like to update information related to moving to the 7 period day for the 24-25 school year.

Students have begun hearing about these changes and I apologize for a gap in timely communications home.

East is moving from a 6 to 7 period day, students have time to take additional courses.

This is a great benefit and one we are excited to bring to East HS next Fall.

However, this also creates a significant need to offer additional courses and an adjustment to required credits for graduation.

New credit and course additions have moved forward starting next Fall.

Please continue to scroll through the information shared below.

To be ready for September, students currently in grades 8-10 have begun to make either 1 or 2 adjustments to their prior registration

1. With a new grade level, semester long requirement being added as displayed below, students have begun to identify which single semester course they choose to swap

*Important Note-Students filling their schedule with yearlong, sequential electives may see their counselor to request moving their grade level required course to a later year.

These are uncommon but would include being a part of multiple advanced Music, World Language, or CTE year long courses.

2. Students may also choose to add a newly offered elective from the courses below.

If so, students would make further updates to their prior registration during their grade level meeting at school.

*Important Note-Students filling their schedule with yearlong, sequential electives may see their counselor to request moving their grade level required course to a later year.

These are uncommon but would include being a part of multiple advanced Music, World Language, or CTE year long courses.

Schedule questions may be directed towards their school counselor:

Jamie Savre Last Names A-C Ext 2154

Jessica Forsman Last Names D-G ext.2041

Alaina Attia Last Names H-L ext. 2148

Dave Bergan Last Names M-R ext. 1345

Laura Horton Last Names S-Z ext. 1121

For those of you who pre-ordered a yearbook, you will receive yours on Monday during WIN.

Yearbooks will be for sale during lunches the last week of school. It is first come first serve, if you did not already order one. We will also be offering autograph books to those without yearbooks during yearbook signing time on the last day of school.

Please bring cash or checks made payable to Ordean East Middle School. They often sell out, so if you would like one please be sure to bring money.

Boozhoo (Hello),

The 7th Annual Growing Resilient Communities Gathering of Collaboratives and Tribal Nations will be held next month, on Tuesday, June 18th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

This free, virtual event supports tribal community members and partners and Children’s Mental Health and Family Services Collaboratives as they work to reduce ACEs, strengthen core protective systems, and create self-healing communities across Minnesota. This year’s event will focus on Locally Grown Changemakers. This event is being planned and hosted by FamilyWise Services, with support from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Center for Prevention at BlueCross and BlueShield of Minnesota.

This year, we plan to celebrate, highlight, and elevate the stories of changemakers across Minnesota who are engaging in community-based efforts that are focused on creating more inclusive and equitable practices, cultural norms, and concrete supports so all children, families, and adults can thrive. Changemakers are individuals, groups, programs, initiatives, or coalitions improving the health and wellbeing of their community members, and we hope their stories will inspire you with new ideas that you can take back to your community.

The Conference Program provides a more comprehensive overview of the Changemakers who will be speaking this year.

We invite you to register today.

Please check out Duluth Community Education for Summer Youth Enrichment activities.

Here is a link to our website: https://duluth.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/73/youth-enrichment

You can also contact us at 218-336-8760 with any questions.

Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. is a FREE summer program welcoming youth, ages 10-17, to access the Downtown Duluth Y this summer! We have some awesome programming lined up including: cardboard boat races, teen fitness classes, sewing club, yard game tourneys, and visits from local businesses including Lake Superior Art Glass, the Co-op, Mindful Woodworking, Ski Hut, Northshore ballroom, Duluth Rowing Club, Lake Superior Zoo, and possibly even a visit or two from the Harbor Monsters! This is all in addition to having fun hanging out with friends in the gymnasium, pool, and wellness center, of course!

Youth do have to be registered by a caregiver, so that their liability waiver is signed off, but once registered they can choose to come to as many days of Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. as they would like! We do have some DTA passes available for youth if transportation is a barrier. Please see the flyer below for more information!

June 4th - 6th Grade Field Trip

June 5th - Last Day of School Celebration

7th/8th Volleyballers and 6/7/8 Cross Country Runners: Please watch Parent Square in August for announcements about parent meetings and practice dates/times. Thank you!

On Thursday 5/16, it was a rainy day, so the garden crew painted rocks to place in the garden as markers for the plants.

Interested in running cross country next fall? Stop by room #2132 on Tuesday after school to learn about Duluth East cross country running! All 6th through 8th graders who enjoy running are encouraged to attend! Questions? Email Coach Amy Broadmoore at amy.broadmoore@isd709.org

Open to girls currently in grades 3-12 (2024-25 school year). Camp will be held the following weeks:

June 10 (no camp on 6/12)
June 17 (no camp on 6/19)
June 24 (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29 (no camp on 8/1)

Camp will be held Mon-Thurs each week and there will be two sessions daily:

- Incoming Grades 3-7*: 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm (Cost = $50 per week or $200 for all 6 weeks)
- Incoming Grades 7*-12: 10:30 pm - 12:30 pm (Cost = $300)

* 7th grade players with advanced basketball skills have the option to register for the high school session. Less experienced and new 7th grade players should register for the youth session.

REGISTER USING THE APPLICABLE LINK BELOW or go to Duluth East Girls Basketball website

Youth Grades 3-7

https://dulutheastgirlsbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/229420576?_gl=1*1cuzm1u*_ga*MTY1MzczNDkwNC4xNjk0MDA0Nzk4*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcxNTAwMjY5NC40MS4xLjE3MTUwMDM1ODkuMC4wLjA.

High School Grades 7-12

https://dulutheastgirlsbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/718779687?_gl=1*15cespb*_ga*MTY1MzczNDkwNC4xNjk0MDA0Nzk4*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcxNTAwMjY5NC40MS4xLjE3MTUwMDM5NDguMC4wLjA.#_ga=2.237147392.129563496.1715002696-1653734904.1694004798

Email: ordeaneast@isd709.org
Website: https://ordeaneast.isd709.org/
Phone: 218-336-8940