OMS Friday Knight Live

1. Back to School Night Presentations
2. Schedule Change Requests
3. Social Worker Resources
4. Friday Knight Club information Friday, August 23rd
5. Purchase OMS Yard Signs
6. 7th Grade Supplies Information
7. 7th & 8th Grade Cheer Meeting
8. View School Pictures taken Aug. 5th
9. Yearbook Picture Makeup Day September 4th
10. 119th St. Closure begins August 24th

**Read below in Helpful Repeated Information for LOTS of Back to School Information**

Thanks to all of our families for attending Back to School Night Thursday evening. We loved seeing you and look forward to a great school year!

Here are slideshows presented at Back to School Night:

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

Elective Team

Administrator Presentation

Students who wish to request a change of elective classes (core classes may not be changed) must pick up a request form from the Counseling Office. Forms must be filled out, signed by a parent/guardian, and returned to the Counseling Office. Requests are not guaranteed.

Please note the due date of Wednesday August 21 @3:00pm -- late forms are not accepted. Please do not call the office about schedule changes, all students must turn in a paper request form.

Back Snack Program- A variety of food items are provided weekly for the student to take home.

Giving the Basics- Personal care items such as deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc. are available in the school social worker’s office.

These programs are voluntary, confidential, and offered at no cost to participants. If interested, please contact the school social worker, Sue Ellen Jayne at 913-239-5528, sejaynecolbert@bluevalleyk12.org

Friday Knight Club will be held at the school for OMS students only on Friday, August 23rd, from 5pm to 7pm. Tickets can be purchased online at https://omspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/130602880

or in person the night of the event. Tickets include pizza, water, and lots of fun!

Tickets: Purchase Tickets Online for Friday Knight Club:

https://omspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/130602880

Volunteers: We need lots of parents and guardians to volunteer to make Friday Knight Club a safe success. Sign up here: Volunteers: OMS Friday Knight Club (signupgenius.com)

OMS yard signs are for sale for $20! They can be purchased online at (https://omspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/130602735). Signs will be delivered to your front porch.

Online Purchase for OMS yard signs: https://omspto.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/130602735

7th Grade: Please have your student bring tissues and Clorox wipes to their Flex class. 7th grade teachers have had very few students bring in these items to class. If you could remind your student to check their locker and bring them that would be greatly appreciated.

Interested 7th & 8th grade students interested in participating in the OMS cheer team should attend the informational meeting.

Day: Monday, August 26th

Time: 3-3:30 p.m.

Location: 6th Grade Pod

An information packet and schedule will be handed out at the meeting. All students must have a current physical on file. Information on physicals can be found here: Activities and Athletics / Athletics (bluevalleyk12.org)

Practices will start Tuesday, August 27th.

Students who had their yearbook photos taken on August 5th may view and order photos online. Please use the following link and the event code to access the photos. There will be a makeup photo day on Wednesday September 4th during school hours.

School Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

• OXFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Event Code: FE136424

• Also Needed: Synergy Student ID

Students who need their school picture taken or need a retake will do so Wednesday, September 4th in the morning. Students will be called out of class via the intercom when it is their grade-level's turn to have their picture taken.

Make sure to talk to your student so they know to go when re-takes are announced. Individuals will not be called down to take their picture.

Families who live near 119th St. and 69 Highway should be aware that there will be closures due to the 69 Expressway construction project. This will begin in mid to late August and last for approximately 60 days. Please open the attached map for alternate routes to Oxford Middle.

Please help your student be successful by reviewing OMS expectations prior to the beginning of the school year.

OMS Student Handbook

Two items to note:

Personal Technology Devices are not used during the school day (7:51-3:00 p.m.). This includes cell phones, airpods or earbuds, and smart watches. These items must be put away during the school day to allow our students to focus on learning.

Backpacks are not used throughout the school day to allow our classes ample space for students to comfortably move around and learn. Backpacks are stored in lockers during the school day.

Thank you for reviewing our expectations at home so we can have a great school year!

For students who do not receive bus transportation, families may fill out this form to see if other families near them are interested in arranging a carpool. Anyone who fills the form out will want to check regularly for new additions. Families who use this form will reach out to other parents and guardians on this form to arrange any carpools.

OMS Carpool Interest Form

Please help our OMS carline move smoothly by following the OMS traffic loop. All cars enter the parking lot through the south entrance and exit through the south entrance.

Parents/Guardians may NOT drop kids off in our south parking lot. This creates a safety hazard for staff entering and exiting the parking lot before and after school. Thank you for keeping our community safe!

The 2024-25 school year is an exciting time in Blue Valley Schools as we have the opportunity to look to the future while refreshing our strategic plan.

Your input is invaluable as we prioritize the goals and initiatives that will guide us through 2030. This survey is your chance to voice what you believe should be our top priorities, ensuring that our plan reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.

💻 2025-30 Strategic Plan Survey (3-5 minute survey)

The survey will remain open through Aug. 21. For more information about the strategic planning process, visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/strategicplan.

We are looking forward to having you and your student at OMS this year. Need a place to start for Oxford information? Click here for more information:

Oxford FAQ 2024-2025

We are looking for paraprofessionals to work with our students this year. Please apply online if you or anyone you know is interested in joining our OMS community and supporting our amazing students!

Blue Valley School District - Frontline Recruitment (applitrack.com)

The OMS student planner includes school schedules and student expectations. This would be a great resource to look at prior to the school year: 2- 2023-2024 Student Planner - Body.pdf - Google Drive

7th and 8th grade students are asked to power on their chromebooks and download any software updates before school starts. Please log a BV CARE ticket from the website for any chromebook issues before school starts.

BVCare

We have created a Parent Reference Sheet and QR Codes for your reference during the school year. Scan the QR codes for links to reporting absences, adding money to lunch accounts, school day bell schedules, ParentVue, Canvas, bus company, and so much more!

Click HERE to download the 24-25 Parent Reference Sheet

The school supply lists for the 2024-25 school year are available on the OMS Website under the Families tab. Click HERE for the School Supply page.

Parents and guardians, come and meet your student's teachers and see their classrooms. Please bring a copy of your student's schedule (with classroom numbers) or have it available on a mobile phone. This event is for parents/guardians only -- no students please. 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Schedules will be viewable in ParentVue:

https://ks-blu-psv.edupoint.com/PXP2_Login.aspx

Please make sure your student has everything they need to participate in fall athletics (8th grade) & cheer (7th & 8th grade). Click here for detailed information:

2024 Fall Sports Information - Google Docs. Please contact Assistant Principal Jon Holsapple with questions: 913-239-5514 jholsapple03@bluevalleyk12.org

Whether your summer was full of adventure and activities or a celebration of no-schedule days, you can start now to help your child transition to a smooth start of the school year. Some tips from other parents who survived the middle school years:

• Start now by adjusting bed-times and morning wake-up-times by 30 minutes every few days

• Read! Get your child to read – fiction, magazines, comic books, graphic novels, non-fiction on their favorite subject

• Decide as a family how to keep everyone up to day on calendars, events, practices, games/meets, and club meetings

• Physical activity - some physical activity every day will prepare them for walking to and from school, around the building, PE, and sports

• Discuss homework time for the school year. Would your child rather do homework first then relax/play OR relax/play then do homework? Set a time for homework and a time for playing or relaxing.

• Start limiting electronics and social media

• Reconnect with friends in person before school starts

• Start gathering backpacks and school supplies

• Have your child memorize a parent phone number and their home address! YES, really!

• Label first and last name on every item your child will bring to school (don’t forget lock screens on phones) and put a keychain or luggage tag on your chromebook case

• Have a plan for lunches and water bottles – it’s time for your child to be responsible for packing (and remembering) lunches and water bottles

• Have one location for all items that need to go to school – uniforms, shoes, computers, homework, special projects, etc. Your child needs to be the one to bring them to school or practice.

• Designate a place and time for permission slips and other school papers that parents/guardians need to sign

• Plan how your child will get home from school on regular days and on days with clubs/activities. Your child should not call everyday for a ride home.

• Double check that you have filled out all the registration forms, medicine releases, athletic forms, etc. before school starts

The OMS website has most of the information you will need for and during the school year. You can find the school calendar, class and lunch schedules, links to the lunch payment system, staff lists (including email addresses), rules about cell phones, how to notify us of a student absence, candid student and event photos, sports schedules, clubs and activities, and so much more! Our website is updated multiple times a week so check here for current updates! OMS Website

Bell Schedules & Calendar / Bell/Class Schedules (bluevalleyk12.org)

OMS FAQs: student handbook, lockers, etc.

Building & Traffic Flow Map

OMS Staff Directory

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.

Click HERE for OMS NEWS

OMS Phone Number: 913-239-5500

Attendance Number: 913-239-5505

Mrs. Domoney, Principal: cdomoney@bluevalleyk12.org

Mr. Holsapple, Assistant Principal: jholsapple03@bluevalleyk12.org

OMS Calendar

OMS School Website

OMS Library Homepage