OSCEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL
September 2024 Newsletter
5th Grade: Lathen
Lathen was nominated by the 5th grade team for consistently showing P.R.I.D.E every day at OMS! Lathen is an amazing leader in the classroom. Actively listening, participating and going out of his way to help others are a few examples of integrity and dependability that Lathen shows. He is always trying his best in class and it shows! Lathen adds great depth to classroom discussions which expands the scope of learning for others. They can always count on Lathen to be a model for P.R.I.D.E as he shows integrity through his actions and words. To top it off, Lathen is a great friend and shows kindness to all. Thank you and Congratulations!
6th Grade: Victoria
Victoria was nominated by the 6th grade team for consistently demonstrating a genuine passion for learning and an incredible work ethic. She goes above and beyond in her studies, always striving to do her best. Victoria is an attentive listener, valuing the ideas of her classmates and offering thoughtful, considerate responses during discussions. Her kindness and respect toward others make her a positive presence in the classroom. We are so proud of her achievements and excited to see all that she will continue to accomplish! Thank you and Congratulations!
7th Grade: Bennett
8th Grade: Blake
Blake was nominated by the 8th grade team for coming to school each day eager to learn, do his best, and is often found with a cheerful smile on his face. Blake shows kindness to everyone around him, he is responsible, and he is always willing to help a person in need. In and out of the classroom, Blake goes above and beyond the expectations. Blake is an amazing role model to all students at OMS! Thank you and Congratulations!
The OMS Spelling Bee will take place on January 31st. The OMS Champion will compete at the CESA 11 Regional Bee on February 19, 2025. The Wisconsin Scripps State Spelling Bee will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Mitby Theater in Madison, Wisconsin. (3550 Anderson St, Madison, WI 53704) - The CESA Regional Bee will advance 4 spellers.
BENEFITS of school attendance
We need your children here at school! Consistent school attendance provides many benefits for your child’s life, including:
Structure & Routine: When your child regularly engages in the same activities, they will be more likely to develop structure. This structure instills a sense of time management that will be useful in many avenues of their life.
Academics: Students who regularly attend class are more likely to achieve higher reading and math levels than students who don’t. Learners are more likely to keep up with daily assignments, develop stronger language and vocabulary skills, and be better prepared academically.
Social Skills: Children participate in many social situations that are vital for understanding the world around them. Socializing with peers helps them understand social cues, social etiquette, and how to express their thoughts in a constructive way.
The Osceola School District assists you with tracking your child’s attendance by sending notification letters when your child hits the thresholds of being absent 5 and 10 days. If your child hits the 10 day mark, we ask for a doctor's note for further absences. Our counselors work together with families to support students being in school. Every day counts!
The Osceola School District uses an efficient student absence reporting system called SafeArrivals. This system reduces the time it takes to verify student attendance, making it easy for you to report your child's absence. Below is a link with information on reporting an absence.
https://www.osceola.k12.wi.us/families/report-attendance.cfm
As of the end of January, our staff has given out 842 electronic PRIDE awards to students. As a parent, you will receive an email notification when your child has received a PRIDE award, including why the award was given. Each Monday we randomly select two students from each grade level who earned a PRIDE award from the week prior to receive a special prize in the office.
