Next week our 8th grade students will be taking the PSAT which covers the topics of math and literacy. The PSAT is an important assessment because it is the precursor of the PSAT assessment that students will take as a junior that is used by colleges and trade schools to help determine enrollment eligibility.
The PSAT test has many stipulations and rules to ensure a fair and secure testing environment. Students will need to be sure to arrive on time Wednesday because once the test begins students will not be allowed to enter a classroom and will be instead placed in an alternative location for testing. Students will need to leave their phones and smart watches in their lockers, if students bring those items into the testing rooms it can invalidate the test for the entire class.
To prepare for the test students should:
- Bring their fully charged Chromebook to School
- Get a good night's worth of sleep before.
- Arrive on Time
- Eat Breakfast
- Have a mindset that they will give their best
Snacks will be provided with scheduled breaks during the testing period. Good Luck 8th Grade Students! Make yourself and our school proud!
On Tuesday, June 10th 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students will be participating in their end of the year field trips to the Air Zoo (6th grade), the Saugatuck Dune Rides and the Outdoor Discovery Center (7th grade), and Chicago (8th grade).
Although details about these trips have not yet been released to students and their parents/guardians, one thing that can be completed before details are provided is any parent/guardian wishing to attend these trips must complete a criminal background check to attend.
You can access the form using this link or you can stop by the OMS office to pick-up a form. Once the form is complete, the form can be turned in to the OMS office.
Have you heard? We are once again offering Math Lab after school in the Media Center!
Who: Middle school students who have received an invitation (via guardian email)
What: Extra support for math ELTs
When: Monday/Tuesday from 2:45-3:45 OR Wednesday/Thursday from 2:45-3:45
Where: OMS Media Center
Why: If a child scores below 60% on an essential learning target (ELT) assessment, they will be invited to attend two days of math lab to receive reteaching and another attempt at the assessment. The invitation will be sent via email to parents/guardians from Ronda Conner (rconner@otsegops.org). Guardians must sign their student up via Google Form (linked in invitation email) in order for a student to attend Math Lab.
***Please stress to your child to come to Math Lab with all of their math resources: workbook, chromebook, notebook, note sheets, calculator, and pencil.
Videos: Math Moments by Ms. McEvoy
How to access IXL - This video includes information on how to log in to IXL, how to access and use the different skill plans for our textbook, M-Step preparation, PSAT preparation, and NWE Personalized Maps for students.
How to access SAVVAS- This video includes how to access SAVVAS (Envisions program) to do assignments, quizzes, tests, past scores, and how to access and find videos to help understand topics better.
Otsego Middle School
Email: mvanderklok@otsegops.org, spatin@otsegops.org
Website: https://oms.otsegops.org/
Location: 540 Washington St. Otsego, MI 49078
Phone: (269) 694-7500