Ordean East Middle School News

The Ordean East PTA is hosting a BARK Buck Auction as part of the celebration for the last day of school and they are looking for specific items. Please click on the sign-up link below to choose an item or two for students to bid on. The auction will be on from May 28th-May 30th. Thank you for helping keep our kids motivated to show their Husky BARK!

BARK Auction Sign-Up

Today, 7th Grade students were given a list of choices for a field day that will take place May 30th. They were also given a paper where the students can write their choices. They will need to review their choices this weekend and bring it to their WIN teacher on Monday, May 13th.

Why a field day?: The 7th grade teachers wanted to recognize all the hard work this group of students has accomplished this year with a celebration.

What will the schedule look like? Students will go to their regular class periods, including WIN, for periods 1-3. After lunch they will go to their choices for periods 4-6.

7th Grade Field Day Choices

To: Parents and Guardians of OEMS 8th Graders

Re: Twins game field trip - extra tickets available

We have been crunching numbers for the field trip to the Twins Game on May 30th. We have 18 seats on our coach buses available for parents or guardians who would like to attend with us.

Cost: $30

Date/Time: Thursday, May 30. 9:00 AM-6:30 PM. You can leave a car in the lower lot at OEMS.

Other Details:

• Any guest attending will be given a brief background check completed by the school district. (Your first name, last name, and valid email are the only things we need for this.)

• Please RSVP by sending an email to: holly.bowen-bailey@isd709.org . Also, if you could note the name of the WIN teacher your student has, we will try to assign you to the bus with your 8th grader.

• Reservations will be granted on a first come-first serve basis. Deadline to sign up and submit payment is May 20th.

• You can send your check or cash with your student (this can be delivered to the main office or Ms. Bowen-Bailey in RM 2204).

Duluth Public Schools is committed to building a resilient and sustainable digital infrastructure that enhances learning, improves teacher and staff efficiency, and keeps students, staff and community members safe.

On Tuesday, May 14, residents in our district will vote on a capital projects levy which, if approved, will provide $5.2 million annually to support upgraded classroom technology and curricula, digital infrastructure, and cyber and physical security throughout our schools.

If voters approve the referendum, the approximate breakdown of spending would include:

• 26% — Learning technology and digital curriculum
• 17% — Cybersecurtiy and physical safety measures
• 17% — Technology and security maintenance staff
• 15% — Digital infrastructure
• 15% — Staff training
• 10% — Career and technical education program maintenance and upgrades

Explore our referendum website, FutureForward709.org, to learn more about the goals of the plan, what the proposed levy would support, the projected tax impact and how you can make your voice heard on Election Day.

The Spring Book Fair will be in the Media Center May 9-17. Check out our book fair website to preview some of the books from the fair and sign up for an eWallet through Scholastic.

The Book Fair will be open for parents and families on Thursday, May 9 and Thursday, May 16 from 4:00pm - 6:30pm during the Choir and Band Concerts. Incoming 6th Graders and New Families who will be attending the Open House on May 8th can stop in and see some of the items that will be available. We hope to see you there!

Ms. Christensen's 8th graders build parachutes for their Lego figures!

This week, Ms. Paschen met with the 8th graders to celebrate some awesome 3rd quarter accomplishments and to review the BARK Expectations for now through the end of the year. As the weather gets warmer, we all feel excited for summer, but it's important to stay focused on Being Kind, Acting Responsibly, Respecting Others, and Keeping Safe. We are so excited for our end of the year festivities and we want to make sure we end the 2023-2024 school year on a high note. Keep at it, Huskies!

Please check out copies of the presentations below to see what we discussed!

We will continue Fastbridge testing next week with math. Please make sure your child has a charged chromebook and wired headphones for the assessment. Thank you so much!

The Minnesota Dental Association and the Minnesota Dental Foundation are proud to announce the upcoming Minnesota Mission of Mercy (MnMOM) event. This two-day free dental clinic will take place on June 7 and 8, 2024, at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC).

The Mission of Mercy initiative aims to bring free dental care to those in need. Dental professionals, volunteers, and community partners will come together to provide services, including cleanings, fillings, root canals on select teeth, extractions, children’s dentistry, oral hygiene instruction, and a limited amount of temporary partial dental appliances. This event is a lifeline for individuals who lack dental insurance or have faced barriers to accessing dental care.

There is no advance sign-up and patients will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 5:30AM. Early arrival is encouraged, as patients will be accepted until capacity is reached each day. A parent or guardian must accompany children under 18. Patients will be given a registration and release form to complete and undergo a brief health screening. There will be no photo identification, social security number, or any other personal documentation required. Full dentures, root canals on molars, crowns, extractions of unexposed wisdom teeth, and dental implants will not be provided.

For more information, visit www.mndental.org/events/mission-of-mercy.

May 15th - RiverQuest Field Trip

6th grade (half)

May 16th - RiverQuest Field Trip

6th grade (other half)

May 16th - OEMS Band Concerts

May 23rd - OEMS Orchestra Concert

7:00 PM - Little Theatre

May 30th - 8th grade Twins Game Field Trip

May 30th - 7th grade Half Day Field Day

12:30 PM - 3:15 PM

June 5th - Last Day of School Celebration

Open to girls currently in grades 3-12 (2024-25 school year). Camp will be held the following weeks:

June 10 (no camp on 6/12)
June 17 (no camp on 6/19)
June 24 (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)
July 8
July 15
July 22
July 29 (no camp on 8/1)

Camp will be held Mon-Thurs each week and there will be two sessions daily:

- Incoming Grades 3-7*: 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm (Cost = $50 per week or $200 for all 6 weeks)
- Incoming Grades 7*-12: 10:30 pm - 12:30 pm (Cost = $300)

* 7th grade players with advanced basketball skills have the option to register for the high school session. Less experienced and new 7th grade players should register for the youth session.

REGISTER USING THE APPLICABLE LINK BELOW or go to Duluth East Girls Basketball website

Youth Grades 3-7

https://dulutheastgirlsbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/229420576?_gl=1*1cuzm1u*_ga*MTY1MzczNDkwNC4xNjk0MDA0Nzk4*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcxNTAwMjY5NC40MS4xLjE3MTUwMDM1ODkuMC4wLjA.

High School Grades 7-12

https://dulutheastgirlsbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/718779687?_gl=1*15cespb*_ga*MTY1MzczNDkwNC4xNjk0MDA0Nzk4*_ga_PQ25JN9PJ8*MTcxNTAwMjY5NC40MS4xLjE3MTUwMDM5NDguMC4wLjA.#_ga=2.237147392.129563496.1715002696-1653734904.1694004798

Attention current 8th grade students interested in playing football at East High School this fall. You and your family are invited to attend the East Football Family Informational Meeting on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium. More information can be found at www.dulutheastfootball.com.

Duluth East Theater departement is EXTREMELY excited to bring the hilarious musical, The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee to the Stage next week May 9-11th at 7:00 pm! Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for adults and will go on sale 1 hour prior to curtain. Seating is general and the doors open at 6:30pm. Payment is check or cash only.

An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.

This riotous ride is complete with audience participation! The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius! Don't miss out! Please Note: This musical is rated PG-13 and is a satire of stereotypes. There is a song about puberty and other young adult theme jokes throughout.

Scrubs Camp is an exciting way for incoming 7-9th graders to get a chance to try out some hands-on activities and learn about healthcare careers. It’s a one day event (held twice this summer) at the College of St. Scholastica and costs $35 but scholarships are available. Please see the flyer pictured below.

Describe your role at OEMS:

As a math interventionist I help students improve their math skills.

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

When not at school, I enjoy my backyard , reading, and traveling.

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

The bark principle that is my favorite is Respect others.

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

Try your best and ask for help.

Tell a joke.

What happened to the plant that was in the math room?

It grew square roots.

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