Ordean East Middle School News

Dear Ordean East Families,

We are committed to supporting the academic, behavioral, and emotional well-being of all our students at Ordean East Middle School. As part of this commitment, we are excited to introduce the use of a social-emotional screening tool called mySAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) that is available to use through the FAST suite. This tool will help us assess and better understand the social-emotional needs of our student population.

The data gathered from mySAEBRS will allow us to identify trends within our school community and align our social-emotional learning curriculum to meet the specific needs of our students. This proactive approach will support the development of skills such as self-awareness, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions, fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.

If the screener identifies a student as having high needs in any specific area, support staff will contact families directly to share the results and discuss potential next steps. We value the partnership between families and the school and believe that keeping you informed is a vital part of supporting your child’s success.

If you have any questions or concerns about the use of mySAEBRS or would like additional information about our social-emotional learning initiatives, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to nurture the growth and well-being of every student.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sue Lehna

Building Principal

This past Tuesday was the OEMS Spelling Bee and after several rounds, it ended with a first place tie. Congratulations to Annabelle Wu and Wyatt Olek on your first place finishes. Congratulations to Gemma Kim, who finished in third place. These three, along with Eli Eaton, Kangchen Liang, Gavin Maxim, and Finn Myshack will represent OEMS at the District Spelling Bee on December 3. Great job to all of the spellers who participated!

By the end of November the School Counselors will have presented to all students focusing on important topics.

6th Grade School Counselor, Sarah Seglem, went to 6th grade English classes to present an introductory to school counseling and support presentation.

***Please have your child turn in their group form to Ms. Seglem by Dec. 6th if they want to participate in a school counseling group (their permission slip must be signed by a parent/guardian)***

7th Grade School Counselor, Morgan Costley, went to 7th grade U.S. Studies classes to present on topics of Bully and Harassment. There was a focus on how to Recognize, Report, and Refuse all forms of Bullying and Harassment.

8th grade School Counselor, Ashely Kedrowski, went to 8th grade Science classes to present on topics of the Importance of Middle School, Preparation for High School, and Bully Prevention reviewing the learned Recognize, Report, and Refuse foundation.

Students have been learning the writing process by writing a short story, having Mrs. Pioro and two peers read their rough draft and then publishing their final for Mrs. Pioro. The students have made animals, aliens, human characters, and more come alive through these stories. They have worked hard to help each other make their stories the best they can be! Ask your student to read their story if you haven't had a chance to yet.

Nov. 27 - NO SCHOOL

Teacher PD Day

Nov. 28-29 - NO SCHOOL

Thanksgiving Recess

Dec. 12th - All School Assembly

During Advisory/AREA

Dec. 23-Jan 1 - NO SCHOOL

Holiday Break

Regional Final Meet Results Are In …

Three OEMS Knowledge Bowl Teams competed on Wednesday November 20, 2024 in the Northeast Service Cooperative Knowledge Regional Championship with great success. With 18 teams participating, OEMS finished 1, 2, 5. OEMS repeats as #1 in the Region two years in a row!

Congratulations to the team members who represented Ordean East Middle School and ISD709. The region was very competitive this season with many different schools and teams.

Thank you to OEMS Administration and ISD709 District for supporting these valuable academic teams.

Describe your role at OEMS:

6th Grade English Teacher

What do you like to do when you are not at school?

Workout, read, watch tv, go for walks, bake/cook

We follow BARK principles at OEMS. BARK stands for Be kind, Act responsibly, Respect others, and Keep safe. Which is your favorite BARK principle?

Act responsibly. In 6th grade, that is a big skill that the students are learning. Being responsible for your actions, classwork, and materials will help you be successful for life.

What advice do you have for middle school students to help them be awesome humans?

Always be kind. Lending a helping hand or a simple smile goes a long way.

Do you want to time travel to the past or to the future? When? Why?

I would want to travel to the past. I enjoy learning about history so traveling back in time to learn it as it was happening would be cool. I would like to travel back to the Roman Empire, 1950’s-60’s, or ancient Egypt.

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