OMS Friday Knight Live
May 24, 2024
In This Newsletter:
- Library Books & Replacement Costs
- Social Worker Summer Resources
- Blue Valley Summer Device Reminder
- OMS School Building Closed for the Summer & Dates to Know
- OMS Boundary Area Construction: Be Prepared Fall 2024
- 2024 Athletes & Cheerleaders: Activity Packet & Physical Information
- Important Information About Final Grades in Canvas
- PTO School Supply Ordering- Deadline June 30th
- Coming Up @ OMS
Library Books and Replacement Costs
All library books should have been returned to the OMS Library. Students may not pick up yearbooks until all library materials are returned or the replacement cost of the book(s) has been paid.
**Due to OMS closing for summer construction, we will not be in the building starting 5/29/2024 so library books may no be returned, fines may not be paid in person, and yearbooks may not be picked up until we return to the building in August.
Social Worker Resources: Summer Food Resources
Families needing food assistance for the summer months can check out Ms.Jayne’s list of resources.
The Blue Valley Food Pantry will be open and taking appointments. Click HERE for Blue Valley Food Pantry information
Free summer meals for kids/teens Click here for Catholic Charities Summer Food Link
Read the attached document for many other resources Click HERE for Food Resources for the Summer Months
Blue Valley Summer Device Reminder
Anyone utilizing Blue Valley School District technology devices over the summer should take note of and adhere to this guidance. You will find information about summer support hours/locations and traveling abroad.
OMS Closed for the Summer!
There are exciting things happening at Oxford over the summer! The building and office will be closed starting Wednesday May 29th. We are excited for new internet and phone cabling, upgraded sound system in the gym, new conference room, painting, and so much more! Watch the website for start of the year information.
Dates to note:
Monday, August 5: Locker/Picture Day (There will be makeup yearbook pictures during school at the start of the school year- date TBD)
Monday, August 12: 6th Grade Orientation 7:50am - 10:00am
Tuesday, August 13: 1st day of school
Thursday, August 15: Back to School Night
OMS Boundary Area Construction- Be Prepared
Get Your Google Maps Ready
OMS families, we wanted to give you a heads up on road closures coming our way. Be prepared for the following:
All exit/entrance ramps from Highway 69 to 119th street will close in July
119th street will close at Highway 69 in the mid to late August or Early September time frame
**This will affect families coming from the Indian Valley boundaries** Please consider alternate routes and/or start planning carpooling options over the summer.
We do not have exact closure dates yet. The completion time will also vary. Start prepping your route to OMS and think about a backup route to your backup route. Stay tuned
Calling all 2024 2025 Athletes and Cheerleaders
Families please plan accordingly and schedule all athletic physicals this summer. ALL student athletes and cheerleaders must have a doctor’s physical dated after May 1, 2024. You must take the pages to your doctor’s office and have them filled out and signed. The physical is good for all 2024-2025 athletics and cheer.
See the OMS website Athletics Page for information and to download the forms. Do not wait until your activity begins; only students with completed physical forms may practice or participate.
Important Information about Courses and Grades in Canvas
The end of the second semester is nearly here. Our students have had a great semester of learning and we continue to see the positive impacts of our learning management system, Canvas, in our classrooms. As we gear up for the end of the semester, please take note of the important information below regarding grades and courses in Canvas.
End of Semester Information
All assignments and work should be completed by the end of the day on May 23rd. To view Past Enrollment Canvas courses open Canvas website in a web browser, log in, and click on the Courses tab. Click View All Courses and scroll down to find the past enrollments (directions linked here).
Second semester Report Cards will be published in ParentVUE on June 6th.
Need some help?
Blue Valley has a variety of resources available for parent support on the district’s Canvas web page, www.bluevalleyk12.org/canvas.
PTO offering School Supply Kits for 2024-2025
Order next year’s school supplies for Oxford Middle School through 1st Day School Supplies and make back to school easier on you! Your order will be shipped directly to your house at least 2 weeks before school starts. The bulk items, such as tissues and disinfectant wipes, will be sent to the school directly. Be sure to order the grade level your child will be next school year. Online orders close June 30. Please email laura.pinkepank@farmers.com with any questions. Thank you!
Click HERE to order PTO 2024 2025 OMS School supplies
Families may purchase school supplies on their own by downloading the 2024 2025 grade level supply lists by going to the OMS website → Families → School Supplies
Coming Up @ OMS
Friday, May 24- Last Day of School; 10:50 a.m. dismissal
Helpful Repeated Information
Social Worker Resources
The Child Mind Institute is offering a series of free videos and printable resources to address common parenting challenges. Click HERE for Child Mind Institute
6th Grade Families – Before Your Student Starts 7th Grade
Current OMS 6th grade families received an email with information from Nurse Bowersox regarding required immunizations. Many students have already received the vaccinations but paperwork must still be turned in. See the email sent on April 18, 2024 title “OMS 6th grade: Immunizations required before 7th grade” for details.
Students Outside Before 7:15 a.m.
Starting the week of April 29th, students will be waiting outside until the doors open at 7:15am. Students who arrive for before school rehearsals should ring the doorbell for entry.
Cell Phone and Earbud Policies
Parents/Guardians, please review the OMS Cell Phone and Earbud policies with your students. All devices need to be powered off when the first bell rings at 7:51am and may be turned back on at 3:00pm. Students who misuse phones or earbuds will have them confiscated for the day and taken to the office. The consequences of misusing any device are listed in the Cell Phone Policy information on the OMS website.
2024 - 2025 Registration: Every Student Every Year
Middle school registration for the 2024-25 school year is open and online now for current students and families. Registration is required annually and is the time to update your child’s information (phone, email, emergency contacts, health information, etc.). At this time, you have access to pay all required fees except for course fees. Course fees will be assigned in September.
Completing registration now confirms that your child will attend school in August and helps the district appropriately staff classrooms. Thank you for providing important information as part of the registration process. For more registration information, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/registration.
Updated Info for Parents & Guardians... helpful school hints
We have created a Parent Reference Sheet and QR Codes for your reference during the school year. Scan the QR codes for links to
Athletics
Reporting absences
Homework when your child is absent
Chromebook information
Adding money to lunch accounts
School day bell schedules
ParentVue
Canvas
Bus company link
Principal’s Newsletters
Item Drop off,
and so much more!
Want to know about OMS music or theatre events?
Take a look at the choir, band, strings, and theatre rehearsals and concerts for the school year. Click HERE for 2023-2024 Performing Arts Calendar
Securly at Home
OMS Social Worker Provides Resource Information
Sue Ellen Jayne is Oxford’s social worker. She can assist with connecting OMS families with needed resources and services. Ms. Jayne has a resource page on the OMS website where we post community connections. Her page can be found under Families → Social Worker Resources OMS
School Day Access
Visitors, including parents and guardians, are not permitted in the building during the school day unless they have a scheduled appointment or meeting. Once the school day has begun at 7:50am visitors must ring the doorbell (located to the right of the main doors). Adults who are picking up a student early must wait outside for the student to exit the building. Please see the School Policies and FAQs page on the OMS website for more information about the door entry system, item drop off, and student absences.
School Hours
Students need to be in their first hour class by 7:51 a.m.
6th & 7th grade students report to the Commons before 7:45 a.m. when they may go to lockers and classrooms
8th grade students report to the GYM before 7:45 a.m.
Students who eat breakfast will eat in the commons and then report to the commons or gym
School is dismissed at 3:00 p.m. Students who are not staying for a club or activity exit the building by 3:10 p.m.
For the Latest Announcements and Information
Want to keep up on the latest OMS announcements and information? Check out the NEWS section on the OMS website. NEWS is located under the About Us tab.
Contact Us! We Are Here To Help!
Attendance Number: 913-239-5505
Mrs. Domoney, Principal: cdomoney@bluevalleyk12.org
Mr. Holsapple, Assistant Principal: jholsapple03@bluevalleyk12.org